Pentax 17 Half Frame Camera w/ 25mm f/3.5 Lens

The newest 35mm film camera available in the market is a 2 for 1 wonder. The Pentax 17 is a half-frame camera, capturing TWO 17mmx24mm pictures within a single 35mm frame format (36mmx24mm). It produces vertical pictures, with similar ration to those captured by smartphones.

In addition to the distinctive image quality created only by a film camera, the design of the Pentax 17 incorporates manual operations unique to film photography - a selectable zone-focus system, manual film winding, manual film advance, each with their own dials. It has a retro-inspired design, with the top and bottom covers made of a solid but lightweight magnesium alloy to optimize the camera body's rigidity.

The Pentax 17 features a newly developed 25mm f/3.5 lens (equivalent to a 37mm lens in the 35mm format). The lens is treated with HD (High Definition) coating to optimize clarity and sharpness. The optical viewfinder features an Albada-type bright grame finder and has a close-up visual field compensation frame to help compose close-up images more easily. The camera has even shooting modes to accommodate different application and scenarios. It automatically adjusts exposure settings based on lighting date collected by its metering sensor. It is an ideal model not only for film camera enthusiasts who have enjoyed film photography for years, but also for photographers who are excited about trying film photography for the first time.

Features

• Half-frame 35mm film camera
• 17mm x 24mm frame size (half the size of 35mm)
• Compatible with ISO 50-3200 films
• Manual winding lever for that vintage feel
• High definition coated 25mm F/3.5 lens (37mm equivalent in full frame 35mm format)
• 3 elements in 3 groups
• Albada bright-frame viewfinder
• Partial metering
• +/- 2EV in ⅓ increments
• GN (Guide Number) 6 @ ISO 100 for built-in flash
• Flash charge time of approximately 9 seconds
• Uses 3V CR2 battery (NOT INCLUDED) 
• Optional CS-205 electronic cable release