Compact film camera with fixed focal length, designed to capture half-size photographs
Key Features
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Compact film camera with fixed focal length
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Half-size format (17 x 24mm)
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Manual camera operation unique to film cameras
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Newly developed fixed-focal lens combining time-proven optics and the latest lens coating technology
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Zone-focus system to switch the in-focus area via simple selection of zone marks
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Bright optical viewfinder for real-time confirmation of a subject image
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Seven shooting modes to accommodate different applications
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High-quality body with meticulous attention to every detail
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Built in Flash
Technical Specifications
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Camera Type
Half-frame lens-shutter 35 mm film camera , with fixed focal length
Compatible Film
35mm film - for a wide selection of different colour and black and white films
Recording mode
Various exposure modes depending on the activity
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Focus type
Zone-focusing(Manual operation)
Number of Images
48 (24 Exposure Film), 72 (36 Exposure Film)
Focal Length
Universal to use 37 mm (equivalent in 35mm format)
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Technical Specifications
Model Description
- Camera Type
- Half-frame lens-shutter 35 mm film camera , with fixed focal length
- Frame Size
- 24×17mm
- 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 system
- Film Transport
- 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
- Construction
- HD PENTAX lens, 3 elements in 3 groups
- Focal Length
- 25 mm (equivalent to 37mm in 35mm format)
- Maximum Aperture
- F3.5
- Angle of View (Diagonal)
- 61°
- Maximum Magnification
- Approx. 0.13x (at 0.25m)
- Filter Diameter
- 40,5mm
Viewfinder
- Type
- Albada bright-frame viewfinder
- 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
Focus
- Focus type
- Zone-focusing(Manual operation)
- Focus-Zone System
- The PENTAX 17 offers a choice of six focus zones: Macro: Setting the focus from 0.24 to 0.26 meters, this zone is prefect for capturing fine-detailed photos of small objects, such as flowers or tiny articles, or creating dramatic macro images / Tabletop photo: Setting the focus from 0.47 to 0.54 meters, this zone is perfect for capturing table-top photos at locations such as cafes and restaurants. / Extremely close distance: Setting the focus from 1.0 to 1.4 meters, this zone is useful in capturing close-up photos of friends or groups. / Close distance: This zone sets the focus from 1.4 to 2.2 meters, making it handy for taking casual snapshots of personal effects from an eye-pleasing distance. / Medium distance: This zone sets the focus from 2.1 to 5.3 meters, making it useful for medium-range photography, such as group photos. / Far distance: This zone sets the focus from 5.1 meters to infinity, making it ideal for scenic photography and long-distance shooting.
Exposure Control
- Metering System
- Partial metering
- Metering Range
- EV2.5 to 16.5 (ISO100)
- EV Compensation
- ± 2EV ( 1/3EV steps)
- Metering System
- Partial metering
- Shooting Mode (Exposure)
- Full Auto mode: The PENTAX 17 features a pan-focus mechanism with a fixed focus point, while the flash unit automatically discharges in poorly illuminated locations. This mode allows for more casual and effortless picture-taking, without worrying about camera operations. / Stand-ard mode: This mode lets you select the desired focus zone, while the camera adjusts exposure to the proper level. Since the flash doesn’t discharge, this mode is highly useful in daylight photography. / Slow-speed mode: This mode lets you select the desired focus zone without flash discharge, making it ideal for twilight photography. / Maximum-aperture-priority mode: This mode lets you select the desired focus zone, without flash discharge. The camera automatically sets the largest aperture available for a given scene. / Bulb mode: This mode lets you select the desired focus zone without flash discharge. This comes in handy for subjects requiring extended exposures, such as light traces or fireworks. The use of the CS-205 Cable Switch (optional accessory) and a tripod is recommended when using this mode. / Daylight sync mode: This mode lets you select the desired focus zone, with the camera selecting the optimal exposure settings. Since the flash makes a discharge, this is ideal for photographs taken against backlight or in poorly illumi-nated locations. / Slow-speed sync mode: This mode lets you select the desired focus zone, with the camera making a flash discharge. This is useful in situations where you want to brightly illuminate a sub-ject in the foreground while retaining the ambience of a nightscape or twilight in the background.
Shutter
- Type
- Program AE electronic shutter
- 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
Power Source
- 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) * According to the result of RICOH IMAGING in-house testing
External Terminal
- Cable Switch Terminal
- Compatible with cable switch CS-205 (optional) (φ2.5mm)
Operating Environment
- Temperature
- 0℃ to 40℃
- Humidity
- 85% or less(the enviroment must be free of condensation) THE CAMERA IS NOT WATERPROOFED
Dimensions and Weight
- Dimensions
- Approx. 127.0mm(W)×78.0mm(H)×52.0mm(D) Approx. 5.0in(W)×3.1in(H)×2.0in(D) (excluding protruding parts)
- Weight
- Approx. 290g(without film and battery) Approx. 10.2oz(without film and battery)
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Supplied Accessories
- Art. No. 54457 - Strap O-ST191 Art, No. 39944 - Lens Cap O-LC40.5 Lithium Battery CR2
- Optional Accessories
- Art. No. 37248 - Cable Switch CS-205
- Article Codes
- Art. No. 18926 - PENTAX 17 DARK SILVER Body KIT
- Market Launch
- June 2024
Important point when developing film
- When you order film development, it is important to inform the laboratory staff that the photos were taken with a half-frame camera.
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