PENTAX 17 Fixed-Focal length compact film camera designed to capture half-size photographs

Price: £499.99 - £482.00
(as of Jun 22, 2026 05:17:14 UTC – Details)


“The PENTAX 17 was developed using a vast amount of knowhow and technology which RICOH IMAGING/PENTAX had accumulated over the years, with experts and younger engineers working closely together. The camera was designed to allow photographers to express their originality and creativity by leaving some room for manual operation, rather than making it a fully automatic camera. The PENTAX 17 lets photographers fully enjoy the world of film cameras — the origin of photography. It is an ideal model not only for film camera enthusiasts who have enjoyed film photography for years, but also for young photographers who are excited about trying film photography for the first time.”
【Half-size format】It also employs a horizontal film advance mechanism. When positioned in the normal way, it captures vertical-format pictures
【Manual camera operation unique to film cameras】The PENTAX 17 features a manual film winding mechanism based on those incorporated in PENTAX-brand SLR film cameras
【Newly developed Fixed-Focal lens combining time-proven optics and the latest lens coating technology】The PENTAX 17 features a newly developed 25mm F3.5 Fixed-Focal lens (equivalent to a 37mm lens in the 35mm format
【Zone-focus system to switch the in-focus area via simple selection of zone marks】From close-ups to long distances, the PENTAX 17’s zone-focus system is divided into six focus zones, indicated by marks that signify each zone
【Bright optical viewfinder for real-time confirmation of a subject image】The PENTAX 17’s optical viewfinder features an Albada-type bright frame finder
【Seven shooting modes to accommodate different applications】The PENTAX 17 automatically adjusts exposure settings based on the lighting data collected by its metering sensor
【High-quality body with meticulous attention to every detail】The PENTAX 17’s body has a classic design, hinting at the traditional look of film cameras. The top and bottom covers are made of a solid but lightweight magnesium alloy to optimize the camera body’s rigidity.
A wide selection of ISO film speeds (50, 100, 125, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600 and 3200)
Compatibility with the optional CS-205 Cable Switch, which comes in handy for extended-exposure photography in the Bulb shooting mode