Olympus Pen Rapid EES
The Olympus Pen Rapid EES is a half-frame 35mm viewfinder camera from the Pen series, designed to use Agfa Rapid film cassettes rather than standard 135 cartridges. It sits within the Pen lineage of compact half-frame bodies aimed at casual users in the 1960s.
Sales data for the Pen Rapid EES is very thin: a single UK auction hammer result of £60 in 2023 is the only verified data point we have, so any sense of what the camera is worth in 2026 has to be drawn from that one sale. At saleroom level — wholesale hammer prices, before commission — this suggests clean working examples have sold for around £60, though with one record the value range is not reliably established. Because Rapid-format film is no longer in regular production, demand is largely driven by collectors rather than users, which tends to keep prices modest.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Oct 2023 | £60 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 442) Title: An Olympus PEN Rapid EES Half Frame Camera
Description:
An Olympus PEN Rapid EES Half Frame Camera, shutter working, light cell/aperture responsive, body G-VG, with D Zuiko 30mm f/2.8 lens, elements G-VG |
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