Pentax 17 HF Half Frame 35mm Film Camera, Silver/Black

Not weather sealed.

Discover the PENTAX 17, a sleek fusion of analog charm and modern convenience. Designed for those captivated by the artistry of vertical photography, this compact 35mm film camera offers a unique perspective with its half-frame format, capturing images that are as distinctive as they are economical.

Winding and Loading

The PENTAX 17 features a manual film winding mechanism based on those incorporated in PENTAX-brand SLR film cameras.

The film advance lever lets the user enjoy the film winding action and a wind-up sound after every shutter release.

Its easy-loading system is designed to prevent film-loading errors, especially for first-time film camera users. It also features other mechanisms unique to film cameras, such as manual film rewinding operation using the rewind crank; exposure compensation via the exposure compensation dial; and ISO sensitivity setting via the ISO sensitivity dial.

Lens and Body

Featuring a newly developed 25mm F3.5 Fixed-Focal lens (equivalent to a 37mm lens in the 35mm format). It has been redesigned to fit perfectly in the half-size format.

It is also treated with HD (High Definition) coating — a highly acclaimed multi-layer coating — to optimize the clarity and sharpness of half-size pictures.

The angle of view and focal length were selected to make casual, everyday picture-taking simple and flawless.

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. The 40.5mm filter mounting thread allows the user to mount a range of the filters, which are available for purchase on the market.

With meticulous attention paid to every single detail, the PENTAX 17 is designed to be a joy to own.