RM 2690.00
SKU: 18928-RIM
Pentax 17 - First Release from the Film Project
A new film camera in the age of digital, the Pentax 17 is a 35mm half-frame film camera built from the ground up. This svelte point-and-shoot is the first launch from Ricoh Imaging/Pentax's Film Project initiative and is designed using a wealth of influence from Pentax's legacy of past film cameras.
Half-Frame 35mm Film Camera
Distinct from 35mm "full-frame" cameras with a 36 x 24mm format, the Pentax 17 is a half-frame format camera with a recording area of 17 x 24mm. This smaller, more unique format has a few added benefits:
Handling and Operation
One of the key attributes of the 17 is its simplicity and ease of use; it's a true point-and-shoot that uses an accurate autoexposure system to allow you to focus on getting the shot.
HD PENTAX HF 25mm f/3.5 Traditional Lens
The fixed prime lens is an HD PENTAX HF 25mm f/3.5 Traditional; it's a slightly wide-angle lens, equivalent to the field of view of a 37mm lens in full-frame, offering impressive sharpness and color rendering. It features Pentax's contemporary HD anti-reflective coating, helping to boost contrast and clarity.
The lens focuses using a manual six-stage zone focusing method:
Legacy in Design
Despite being a brand-new camera, the Pentax 17 borrows many legacy details from past Pentax cameras to inform its distinct design: the film rewind knob is taken from the Pentax LX, the ISO dial from the SP, the flash and shutter release from the KP, the lens housing from the Espio Mini, the front logo text from the 67, the knurled battery cover from the DA WR series of lenses, the film advance lever from the Auto 110, and the magnesium alloy top plate from a special edition LX. Also, the viewfinder includes Pentax's own classic logo along with the Asahi AOCo logo and a film plane indicator taken from their line of DSLRs.
Key Specs
Film Format |
35mm |
Frame Format |
Half Frame |
Focal Length |
25mm (35mm Equivalent: 37mm) |
Aperture |
f/3.5 |
Self-Timer |
No |
ISO/ASA Film Speed Options |
50 to 3200 |
Type |
Optical |
Flash |
Built-In |
Battery |
1x CR2 (Included) |
Dimensions |
5 x 3.1 x 2" / 127 x 78 x 52 mm |
Weight |
10.2 oz / 290 g (without Film and Battery) |
Item Type |
1x Point & Shoot Film Camera |
Film Format |
35mm |
Frame Format |
Half Frame |
Lens
Focal Length |
25mm (35mm Equivalent: 37mm) |
Aperture |
f/3.5 |
Focus Type |
Manual Focus (6 Zones) |
Focus Range |
Manual |
Optical Design |
3 Elements in 3 Groups |
Exposure Control
Shutter Speed |
1/350 to 4 Seconds |
Bulb/Time Mode |
Bulb Mode |
Self-Timer |
No |
ISO/ASA Film Speed Options |
50 to 3200 |
Viewfinder
Type |
Optical |
Flash
Flash |
Built-In |
Recycle Time |
Approx. 9 Seconds |
External Flash Connection |
No |
General
Battery |
1x CR2 (Included) |
Cable Release Socket |
Yes |
PC Terminal |
No |
Film Winding |
Manual |
Tripod Mounting Thread |
1/4"-20 Female |
Environmental Protection |
No |
Dimensions |
5 x 3.1 x 2" / 127 x 78 x 52 mm |
Weight |
10.2 oz / 290 g (without Film and Battery) |
Packaging Info
Package Weight |
1.39 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
8.4 x 5.8 x 4.2" |