Pentax 17 – Camera

Manual focus half-frame film camera released by Pentax in 2024. Pentaxs resurgence in film photography after a prolonged hiatus. The Pentax 17 is a compact and versatile half-frame 35mm film camera designed for creative control and everyday photography. It features a plastic body with a magnesium alloy, available in dark silver and black.

Key Features

• Uses Standard 35mm Film
• Half-frame Format (72 images per roll)
• Compact & Lightweight (290g / 10.2oz)
• Easy to Use (7 shooting modes)
• Vertically-oriented Photos (when held normally)

Specifications

• Weight: 290g (without film & battery)
• Size: 125mm x 75mm x 55mm
• Color: Dark Silver (Champagne-look) & black
• Manual control: focus, ISO, exposure comp.
• Includes auto & semi-auto exposure modes
• Built-in flash with tactile on/off switch
• Manual film advance & rewind levers

Lens & Viewfinder

• Lens: 25mm f3.5 Pentax HD
• Focus: 6 focus zones (0.25m to infinity)
• Viewfinder: Albada-type w/ parallax correction lines
• Filter: 40.5mm filter thread

Shutter & Metering

• Shutter: Electronic in-lens (4s to 1/350s)
• Metering: from EV 2.5 to EV 16.5 (100 ISO)
• Exposure Compensation: Dial (+/- 2 EV)
• Flash: Built-in w/ guide number of 6m (ISO 100)

Battery & Usage

• Battery: 1x CR2
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40C (32 to 104F)
• Humidity rating: below 85%