PENTAX 17 Compact Film Camera with Fixed Focal Length for Capturing Half Size Photos

“The PENTAX 17 was developed with an enormous amount of know-how and technology that RICOH IMAGING/PENTAX had accumulated over the years, with experts and young engineers working closely together. The camera is designed to allow photographers to express their originality and creativity by leaving something behind.” Space for manual operation instead of turning it into a fully automatic camera. With the PENTAX 17, photographers can enjoy the world of film cameras – the origin of photography – to the fullest. It is an ideal model not only for film camera enthusiasts who have enjoyed film photography for years, but also for young photographers who want to deal with film photography for the first time.”
Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 CR2 batteries required. (included)
Product dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.7 x 7.8 x 5.2 cm; 530 Grams
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ 1 July 2024
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Pentax
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D7C35JK7
Item Model Number ‏ : ‎ 18926

Half format: It also has a horizontal film feed mechanism. With normal positioning, it takes pictures in portrait format
Manual camera operation, unique to film cameras: The Pentax 17 has a manual film winding mechanism based on those integrated into PENTAX SLR cameras
Newly developed fixed focal length lens that combines proven optics and the latest lens coating technology. The PENTAX 17 features a newly developed fixed focal length 25mm F3.5 lens (equivalent to a 37mm lens in 35mm format).
Zone focus system for switching the focus area by simply selecting zone markings: From close-up shots to long distances, the zone focus system of the Pentax 17 is divided into six focus zones, which are indicated by markings that mark each zone
Bright optical viewfinder for real-time confirmation of a motif image: the optical viewfinder of the Pentax 17 has a bright Albada-type frame finder
Seven shooting modes for different applications. The Pentax 17 automatically adjusts exposure settings based on the lighting data captured by its measurement sensor
High-quality case with great attention to detail. The case of the PENTAX 17 has a classic design reminiscent of the traditional look of film cameras. The top and bottom covers are made of a solid but lightweight magnesium alloy to optimise the rigidity of the camera body.
A wide range of ISO film sensitivities (50, 100, 125, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600 and 3200)
Note holder on the back that the end of the film packaging can be inserted into to see at a glance which film is currently in use
Compatibility with the optional CS-205 cable switch, which is suitable for long exposure shooting in bulb shooting mode