Pentax 17 Film Camera
- Pentax 35mm Half-Frame Film Camera
- HD PENTAX HF 25mm f/3.5 Traditional Lens
- Manual Zone Focus with Macro Setting
- Window Viewfinder with Dual Frame Lines
- Autoexposure, Program, and Bokeh Modes
- Built-In Flash, Flash AE Modes
- Exposure Compensation and ISO Dials
- Manual Film Advance Lever & Film Rewind
- Takes 1x CR2 Battery
- 2.5mm Remote Cable Switch Terminal
- 40.5mm diameter filter thread
Half-size format for capturing a large number of pictures
The PENTAX 17 is a half-size-format camera that employs a left-to-right film advance mechanism. When positioned in the normal way, it captures vertical-format pictures, identical to the familiar images captured by smartphones.
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Film advance lever with a nostalgic film camera look
The PENTAX 17 uses a manual film-winding mechanism featuring a film advance lever, to recreate the feel of a traditional film camera. To improve the feel of the film-winding action after each shutter release, this lever is designed for optimal finger hold.
Fixed-focus lens to optimize image quality
The PENTAX 17 features a 25mm F3.5 fixed-focus lens (equivalent to a 37mm lens in the 35mm format). This lens is treated with HD (High Definition) coating — highly acclaimed through its application on PENTAX SLR lenses — to optimize the image quality of half-size pictures. As the result, the PENTAX 17 delivers sharp, clear images.
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Bright optical viewfinder to assure sharp subject image
The PENTAX 17’s optical viewfinder features an Albada-type bright frame finder. It also comes with a close-up visual field compensation frame to help you more easily compose close-up images. It is possible to check the zone marks directly through the viewfinder.
Model Description |
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Type | Half-frame behind-the-lens shutter 35mm film camera |
Frame Size | 24×17mm |
Compatible Film | 35mm film ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 125, ISO 160, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200 |
Sensitivity Setting | Manual settings to match the film |
Film Loading | Easy loading |
Film Advance | Manual winding using wind-up lever (with 130-degree stroke and 35-degree stand-off angle) |
Film Rewind | Manual rewinding using rewind crank. Mid-roll rewinding possible. |
Lens |
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Lens | HD PENTAX Lens |
Focal Length | 25mm(equivalent to 37mm in 35mm format) |
Maximum Aperture | F3.5 |
Lens Configuration | 3 elements in 3 groups |
Angle of View (Diagonal) |
61° |
Maximum Magnification | Approx. 0.13x (at 0.25m) |
Filter Diameter | φ40.5mm |
Viewfinder |
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Type | Albada bright-frame viewfinder |
Viewfinder Indication | Composition frame, Close-distance composition frame Zone focusing setting can be confirmed through the viewfinder |
Viewfinder Outer Right | Blue lamp display:Warning display Orange lamp display:Flash display |
Focusing |
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Type | Zone-focusing(Manual operation) |
Switchover Distance | 6 zones(0.25m, 0.5m, 1.2m, 1.7m, 3m, ∞)(0.82ft, 1.7ft, 4ft, 5.6ft, 10ft, ∞) |
Exposure Control |
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Metering Type | Partial metering |
Metering Range | EV2.5 to 16.5 (ISO100) |
Exposure Compensation | ±2EV(1/3EV steps) |
Shooting Mode (Exposure) |
Full auto(Pan focus program AE, Auto flash), Standard(Program AE, Flash off), Slow-speed shutter(Slow-speed program AE, Flash off), Maximum aperture priority(Maximum aperture priority program AE, Flash off), Bulb(Bulb, Flash off),Daylight sync(Program AE, Flash on), Slow-speed sync(Slow-speed program AE, Flash on) |
Shutter |
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Type | Program AE electronic shutter |
Shutter Speed | 1/350 to 4 seconds, Bulb |
Flash |
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Built-in Flash | Guide Number approx.6 (ISO100・m) |
Emission Type | Shooting mode interlocking system |
Flash Charging Time | Approx. 9 seconds |
Charging Status | Can be checked with the orange lamp at viewfinder outer right. Charging status: blinking Charging completion status: lighting |
Power Source |
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Battery Type | One 3V lithium battery(CR2) Not compatible with rechargeable CR2 type batteries |
Battery Life | Approx. 10 rolls* when using 36 exposure film (using fresh battery under the condition of 50% flash shots) * According to the result of RICOH IMAGING in-house testing |
External Terminal |
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Cable Switch Terminal | Compatible with cable switch CS-205 (optional) (φ2.5mm) |
Dimensions and Weight |
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Dimensions | Approx. 127.0mm(W)×78.0mm(H)×52.0mm(D)(excluding protruding parts) (Approx. 5.0in(W)×3.1in(H)×2.0in(D)(excluding protruding parts)) |
Weight | Approx. 290g(without film and battery) (Approx. 10.2oz(without film and battery)) |
Operating Environment |
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Temperature | 0 to 40°C |
Humidity | 85% or less(the environment must be free of condensation) |
Included Items |
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Package Contents | Lens cap O-LC40.5、Strap O-ST191、Lithium Battery CR2 |
Optional Accessories |
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Cable Switch | CS-205 |
Brand: Pentax |
Code: 18926
APN: 027075310063 |
Supplier Code: S0018926
Brand: Pentax |
Code: 18926
APN: 027075310063 |
Supplier Code: S0018926
At a glance
- Pentax 35mm Half-Frame Film Camera
- HD PENTAX HF 25mm f/3.5 Traditional Lens
- Manual Zone Focus with Macro Setting
- Window Viewfinder with Dual Frame Lines
- Autoexposure, Program, and Bokeh Modes
- Built-In Flash, Flash AE Modes
- Exposure Compensation and ISO Dials
- Manual Film Advance Lever & Film Rewind
- Takes 1x CR2 Battery
- 2.5mm Remote Cable Switch Terminal
- 40.5mm diameter filter thread