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Olympus Pen FV

The Olympus Pen FV is a half-frame 35mm single-lens reflex camera, part of the Pen F series introduced by Olympus in the 1960s. It used the Pen F bayonet mount and was aimed at photographers wanting a compact SLR system that doubled the exposures available on a standard 35mm roll.

Sales data for the Pen FV is thin, so price guidance is indicative rather than firm. A black-finish example sold at UK auction for £450 (hammer), and as of today that single data point is the only reference we have for what a Pen FV sells for at saleroom level — clean, working bodies in black trim sit toward the upper end of Pen F-series values.

Variants

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Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
(black) — — 1 £806 – £806
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Sales History

Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.

Prices updated: July 2026

Date Price Value GBP Source Variant
Jul 2026 £158 £158 🇬🇧 eBay —
Jun 2026 £285 £285 🇬🇧 eBay —
Jun 2026 £200 £200 🇬🇧 eBay —
Mar 2026 £283 £283 🇬🇧 eBay —
Jul 2025 £200 £160 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Jul 2023 £180 £180 🇬🇧 David Duggleby —
Feb 2022 £162 £130 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Nov 2020 USD 450 £341 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin —
Dec 2010 EUR 950 £806 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction (black)
May 2007 EUR 220 £150 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
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Frequently asked questions

What is an Olympus Pen FV worth today?

Based on the limited UK auction record available, a black Pen FV achieved £450 at hammer, so values for clean examples sit around that level.

How much does an Olympus Pen FV sell for at auction?

The single verified UK auction result we hold shows a price of £450, but with so few data points the market value can vary significantly with condition and included accessories.

Is the Olympus Pen FV a half-frame camera?

Yes — the Pen FV is part of the Olympus Pen F series of half-frame 35mm SLRs, exposing two frames in the space of a standard 35mm frame.

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