Penti II 35mm Half-Frame Compact

Penti II 35mm Half-Frame Compact - Good Condition | Classic East German Half-Frame Camera with Meyer-Optik Domiplan 30mm f/3.5

The Penti II is a charmingly compact and historically significant East German half-frame camera from VEB Kamera-Werk Tharandt — a pocket-sized novelty camera that shoots 18x24mm half-frame images on standard 35mm film, effectively doubling the number of exposures per roll. The Meyer-Optik Görlitz Domiplan V 30mm f/3.5 fixed lens delivers sharp and characterful images with the distinctive rendering quality of Meyer-Optik glass — a lens formula that suits the compact and casual character of the Penti perfectly. The stylish and colourful design, simple controls, and unique half-frame format make the Penti II one of the most charming and collectible East German cameras ever produced. Wrist strap included. Serial number SR 218414.

Key Features

• Meyer-Optik Görlitz Domiplan V 30mm f/3.5 fixed lens — characterful East German optic
• Half-frame format — shoots 18x24mm images, doubling exposures per roll
• Uses standard 35mm film — practical and widely available
• Compact and pocketable — one of the most charming East German cameras ever made
• Simple and intuitive controls for effortless everyday shooting
• Wrist strap included
• A genuine collectible piece of East German camera history

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light handling marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage to housing
• Optics: Lens clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; coatings intact
• Mechanics: Shutter fires correctly; aperture and focus controls operating smoothly; film transport functioning as expected

"The Penti II is one of those cameras that makes you smile the moment you pick it up. The half-frame format doubles your exposures per roll, the Meyer-Optik Domiplan lens delivers characterful and pleasing results, and the compact and colourful design is simply irresistible. A genuine gem of East German camera design that is as enjoyable to collect as it is to shoot with."

What's Included

• Penti II camera
• Wrist strap

Technical Specifications

• Brand: VEB Kamera-Werk Tharandt
• Model: Penti II
• Serial Number: SR 218414
• Lens: Meyer-Optik Görlitz Domiplan V 30mm f/3.5 (fixed)
• Film Format: 35mm half-frame (18x24mm)
• Focus: Fixed focus
• Exposure: Manual
• Aperture Range: f/3.5 – f/22
• Shutter Speed: Fixed
• Viewfinder: Direct optical viewfinder
• Built-in Flash: No — flash shoe for external flash
• Dimensions: approx. 95 x 65 x 35mm
• Weight: approx. 185g
• Type: Compact Film Cameras
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition