PENTAX 17
€549,99
PENTAX 17
Compact film camera with fixed focal length, designed to capture half-size photographs
€549,99
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In addition to the distinctive image quality created only by a film camera, this new model provides users with the fun and excitement of manual camera operation unique to film photography, such as manual film winding using the film advance lever, and manual focus-range setting with the zone-focus system.
Testé dans Chasseur d'Images n°460
"It's time for film"
Photography is an art in which the camera captures light, then forms an image of a scene based on that light.
You can use the light to create your own image, using it boldly on some occasions, or more sensitively on others. A film camera portrays the scene exactly the way you read the light and intend to capture it on a photograph.
While film cameras have had a long history, you will discover a new value in a film camera.
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What’s the film camera? As the name implies, this is a camera that uses film as its recording medium. Digital cameras record images using electrical signals, but film cameras create pictures by exposing the photosensitive layer of the film to light. |
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What’s the half-size format? Film comes in many formats, but the most popular is the 35mm format (36mm x 24mm frame size) — what we call full size in digital photography. The half size is a format in which two pictures (17mm x 24mm) are captured in a single 35mm-format frame, meaning that you can double the number of pictures that can be captured on a single roll of film — 72 pictures on a roll of 36-expsoure film, or 48 pictures on 24-exposure film. |
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Frequently asked questions and corresponding answers.
Q: Which film could be used?
A: It’s a standard 35mm film. ・Films with ISO sensitivity of 50/100/125/160/200/400/800/1600/3200 ・Film capable of taking up to 36 exposures (72 exposure half format) * Infrared film is not compatible.
Q: What is the size of the negative?
A: It’s the half frame of 36 x 24 mm, 17 x 24 mm (including divider between negatives)
Q: Does the camera have a zoom lens?
A: No, the lens is a fixed HD PENTAX single focal lens 25mm (37mm equivalent)
Q: Does the camera have auto focus?
A: Camera uses zone focus. Select a zone depending on the distance to the subject. The focusing range of each zone is as follows.
Q: Does this camera have a flash?
A: Yes,
Q: Can filters be attached?
A: Yes. The camera is compatible with commercially available 40.5mm filters, which can be attached to the lens filter mounting thread.
Q: What is [BOKEH] of mode dial?
A: This mode gives priority to the widest aperture possible. This mode allows you to take pictures that make the most of the “BOKEH” effect.
Q: Is the camera water/weather resistant?
A: No. please handle carefully in rain or conditions where camera can be exposed to moisture.
PENTAX 17 sample images
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Specification
Model Description |
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Camera Type
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Half-frame lens-shutter 35 mm film camera , with fixed focal length |
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Frame Size
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24×17mm |
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Compatible Film
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35mm film |
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Sensitivity Setting
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Manual settings to match the film |
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Film Loading
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Easy loading system |
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Film Transport
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Manual winding using wind-up lever |
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Film Rewind
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Manual rewinding using rewind crank. Mid-roll rewinding possible. |
Lens |
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Construction
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HD PENTAX lens, 3 elements in 3 groups |
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Focal Length
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25 mm （equivalent to 37mm in 35mm format） |
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Maximum Aperture
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F3.5 |
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Angle of View (Diagonal)
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61° |
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Maximum Magnification
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Approx. 0.13x （at 0.25m） |
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Filter Diameter
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40,5mm |
Viewfinder |
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Type
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Albada bright-frame viewfinder |
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Viewfinder Indication
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Composition frame, Close-distance compositon frame |
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Viewfinder Outer Right
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Blue lamp display: Warning display |
Focus |
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Focus type
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Zone-focusing（Manual operation） |
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Switchover Distance
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6 zones |
Exposure Control |
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Metering System
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Partial metering |
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Metering Range
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EV2.5 to 16.5 （ISO100） |
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EV Compensation
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± 2EV ( 1/3EV steps) |
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Metering System
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Partial metering |
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Shooting Mode (Exposure)
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Full auto（Pan focus program AE, Auto flash, Standard（Program AE, Flash off), Slow-speed shutter（Slow-speed program AE, Flash off), Maximum aperture priority（Maximum aperture priority program AE, Flash off）, Bulb（Bulb, Flash off）,Daylight sync（Program AE, Flash on）, Slow-speed sync（Slow-speed program AE, Flash on） |
Shutter |
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Type
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Program AE electronic shutter |
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Shutter Speed
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1/350 to 4 seconds, Bulb |
Built-in Flash |
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Guide Number
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approx.6 （ISO100・m） |
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Emission Type
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Shooting mode interlocking system |
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Flash Charging Time
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Approx. 9 seconds |
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Charging Status
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Can be checked with the orange lamp at viewfinder outer right. Charging status: blinking Charging completion status: lighting |
Power Source |
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Battery Type
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One 3V lithium battery（CR2） |
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Battery Life
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Approx. 10 cartridges* when using 36 exposure film （using fresh battery under the condition of 50% flash shots） |
External Terminal |
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Cable Switch Terminal
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Compatible with cable switch CS-205 （optional） （φ2.5mm） |
Operating Environment |
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Temperature
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0℃ to 40℃ |
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Humidity
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85% or less（the enviroment must be free of condensation） |
Dimensions and Weight |
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Dimensions
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Approx. 127.0mm（W）×78.0mm（H）×52.0mm（D） |
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Weight
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Approx. 290g（without film and battery） |
Article Codes |
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Art. No. 18926 - PENTAX 17 DARK SILVER Body KIT |
Included Accessories |
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Art. No. 54457 - Strap O-ST191 |
Optional Accessories |
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Art. No. 37248 - Cable Switch CS-205 |
Market Launch |
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June 2024 |
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