Pentax 17 Half-Frame 35mm Film Camera

Description

The Pentax 17 is a unique and delightful film camera that lets you experience the joys of analog photography in a compact, easy-to-use package. This half-frame film camera shoots two images on a single 35mm frame, effectively doubling the number of photos you can capture on a roll of film.

Embrace Creative Control

Unlike point-and-shoot cameras, the Pentax 17 offers a gateway to the world of manual photography. Feel the satisfaction of manual film winding with the classic lever advance and zone focusing to achieve sharp results. The camera’s simple and intuitive design makes it perfect for beginners who want to experiment with film, while still offering enough control to satisfy seasoned photographers.

Classic Design, Modern Performance

The Pentax 17 boasts a sleek and stylish design that’s comfortable to hold and lightweight for easy carrying. Built with the renowned quality of Pentax, this camera is crafted to last. Automatic exposure ensures perfectly lit photos in most lighting conditions, while the built-in flash provides extra illumination when needed.

Perfect for:

• Street photography
• Travel photography
• Everyday moments
• Budget-conscious film enthusiasts
• Anyone who wants to explore the creative world of film photography

Key Features:

• Half-frame format captures 72 images on a 35mm roll of film (48 on 24-exposure)
• Manual film advance lever
• Zone focusing system
• Built-in flash
• Automatic exposure
• Compact and lightweight design

 

MODEL DESCRIPTION

• Camera Type Half-frame lens-shutter 35 mm film camera , with fixed focal length
• Frame Size 24 × 17 mm
• Compatible Film 35 mm film
• Film loading Easy loading system
• Film transport Manual winding with lever system, 130° winding angle
• Rewinding Manual crank winding
• Film counter Progressive type with automatic reset (up to 72 shots)

LENS

• Focal length HD PENTAX 25 mm
• Equivalent to 37 mm in 35 mm format)
• Lens construction 3 elements in 3 groups
• Angle of view 61° (diagonal)
• Maximum magnification 0.128x (at 0.25m)
• Filter diameter ø 40,5 mm

VIEWFINDER

• Type Albada bright-frame viewfinder
• Field of view approx. 80%
• Maximum magnification 0.38x
• Indication

 

• Composition frame, Close-distance composition frame
• Zone focusing setting can be confirmed through the viewfinder
• Right side of viewfinder
• Blue lamp display: warning system display,
• Orange lamp display: flash system display

 

FOCUS ADJUSTMENT

• Method Manual, Zone focusing type
• 6 zones: (∞, 3m, 1.7m, 1.2m, 0.5m, 0.25m) (∞, 10ft, 5.6ft, 4ft, 1.7ft, 0.82ft)

 

SHUTTER

• System Program AE electronic shutter
• Shutter speed 1/350 sec – 4 sec
• Exposure mode Full auto shooting, standard shooting, aperture priority shooting, daytime synchro shooting Maximum 4 sec., slow shutter speed shooting, slow synchro shooting Maximum length 1/30 sec

 

EXPOSURE CONTROL

• Metering method Partial metering
• Metering range EV1.5 to 16.5 (ISO100)
• Exposure mode Full auto shooting, standard shooting, slow shutter speed shooting, wide aperture priority shooting, bulb shooting, slow synchro shooting, daytime synchro shooting
• Exposure compensation ±2EV (1/3EV steps)
• Film sensitivity Manual setting ISO50, 100, 125, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200

 

FLASH

• Built-in flash Guide number approx. 6 (ISO 100 m) covers angle of view of 25 mm lens
• Flash method Auto flash (during full auto shooting) forced flash (during daytime sync shooting, slow sync shooting)
• Flash Shooting Range Approx. 0.24 to 2.2 m (at ISO 100)
• Charging time Approx. 8 seconds
• Charging indicator Orange lamp next to viewfinder: Indicates charging (blinking), flashes (lit)
• OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
• Operating temperature 10 to 40°C
• Operating humidity 85% or less (no condensation)

EXTERNAL INTERFACE

• Terminal Cable switch terminal (ø 2.5 mm)

POWER SUPPLY

• Battery Used 1 x 3 V lithium battery [CR2 or equivalent]
• Battery life Approx. 10 cartridges* when using 36 exposure film