Lens:

HD Pentax Lens 3.5/25mm HF

Special features:

New! New! New! Just arrived! Pentax 17 rangefinder camera with vertical viewfinder for half-format images (48 photos on a 24 film, 72 photos on a 36 film). Double the number of images per film, low material costs. Portrait photos for Instagram and other social media services. Distance setting from 0.25m, zone focus also possible. Exposure correction by +/- 2 stops. Switchable flash, long exposure possible. ISO 50-3200, bokeh circuit for image effects. New model.

recording format 17 mm x 24 mm
The PENTAX 17 revolutionizes film photography with its rediscovered half-format. This format lets you capture two 17 mm x 24 mm images in the original 35 mm format (36 mm x 24 mm). The result? Smartphone-compatible images that can be shared in your communities immediately after development and scanning. Enjoy double the image yield: 48 images on a 24 film and an impressive 72 images on a 36 film.

Manual camera operation – unique to film cameras
Experience true craftsmanship with the PENTAX 17. The manual film winding mechanism, inspired by the legendary PENTAX SLR film cameras, allows complete control over film transport and winding the shutter. The intuitive loading system prevents errors when loading the film, ideal for beginners. Manual rewinding via the rewind crank, exposure compensation and ISO sensitivity setting give you complete creative freedom.

Newly developed fixed focal length lens with proven optics and the latest coating technology
The heart of the PENTAX 17 is the newly developed 25mm F3.5 fixed focal length lens, which corresponds to a 37mm lens in 35mm format. Based on the renowned PENTAX Espio Mini from 1994, this lens has been optimized for half format and equipped with the advanced HD (High Definition) coating. This proven multi-layer coating guarantees impressive clarity and sharpness. The universally applicable focal length is inspired by the RICOH Auto Half - a bestseller in half format from the 1960s.

Zone focus system for easy adjustment of the shooting distance
The PENTAX 17's user-friendly zone focus system makes it easy to set the shooting distance precisely and ensures razor-sharp images. Manual distance setting using a meter scale is also possible.

Bright optical viewfinder for image composition
Compose your shots with the bright optical viewfinder, which enables clear and precise image composition.

Seven recording modes for different applications
Choose from seven shooting modes optimized for different photography scenarios and offer maximum flexibility.

High-quality housing with great attention to detail
The high-quality housing of the PENTAX 17 is not only robust, but also impresses with its attention to detail and its ergonomic design.

Built-in flash
The integrated flash, which is available at all times, ensures optimal exposure in low light.