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Pentax 17 Half-Frame 35mm Film Camera
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Pentax 17: half-frame 35mm film camera
The Pentax 17 is Pentax's half-frame 35mm film camera. Available from Pentax at Camerahaus.
Who Is This Made For?
The 17 is for film shooters who want a new, warrantied compact that stretches every roll to 72 frames.
Half-frame: 72 shots per roll
The 24 x 17 mm half-frame format doubles every roll of 35mm film and shoots vertical by default, like a phone.
HD Pentax 25mm F3.5 lens
A newly designed three-element HD-coated lens (37mm equivalent) with a 0.25 m close focus for table-top and portrait shots.
Zone focusing
Six click-stop zones: 6 zones(0.25m, 0.5m, 1.2m, 1.7m, 3m, ∞)(0.82ft, 1.7ft, 4ft, 5.6ft, 10ft, ∞).
Built-in flash and exposure modes
Full auto(Pan focus program AE; Auto flash); Standard(Program AE; Flash off); Slow-speed shutter(Slow-speed program AE; Flash off). Guide number 6.
Manual wind and rewind
A real film-advance lever and rewind crank, plus a shutter release that takes a classic cable release.
| Model Name | Pentax 17 Half-Frame 35mm Film Camera |
| Key Features | |
| Type | Half-frame behind-the-lens shutter 35mm film camera |
| Frame Size | 24 x 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 | 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 | 40.5mm |
| Viewfinder Indication | Composition frame, Close-distance compositon frame; Zone focusing setting can be confirmed through the viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Outer Right | Blue lamp display:Warning display; Orange lamp display:Flash display |
| Switchover Distance | 6 zones(0.25m, 0.5m, 1.2m, 1.7m, 3m, ∞)(0.82ft, 1.7ft, 4ft, 5.6ft, 10ft, ∞) |
| 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) |
| Shutter Speed | 1/350 to 4 seconds, Bulb |
| 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 |
| Battery Type | One 3V lithium battery(CR2); Not compatible with rechargeable CR2 type batteries |
| Battery Life | Approx. 10 cartridges* when using 36 exposure film ; (using fresh battery under the condition of 50% flash shots) |
| Cable Switch Terminal | Compatible with cable switch CS-205 (optional) (2.5mm) |
| Dimensions | Approx. 127.0mm(W) x 78.0mm(H) x 52.0mm(D)(excluding protruding parts); (Approx. 5.0in(W) x 3.1in(H) x 2.0in(D)(excluding protruding parts)) |
| Weight | Approx. 290g(without film and battery); (Approx. 10.2oz(without film and battery)) |
| Temperature | 0 to 40°C |
| Humidity | 85% or less(the enviroment must be free of condensation) |
| Whats in the Box | |
| Pentax 17 Half-Frame 35mm Film Camera x1 | |
| CR2 Lithium Battery x1 | |
| O-ST191 Strap x1 | |
| Lens Cap x1 | |
| Hot Shoe Cover x1 |
