PENTAX 17 Fixed Focal length compact film camera designed to capture half size photographs

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【Half-size format】It also employs a horizontal film advance mechanism. When positioned in the normal way, it captures vertical-format pictures 【Manual camera operation unique to film cameras】The PENTAX 17 features a manual film winding mechanism based on those incorporated in PENTAX-brand SLR film cameras 【Newly developed Fixed-Focal lens combining time-proven optics and the latest lens coating technology】The PENTAX 17 features a newly developed 25mm F3.5 Fixed-Focal lens (equivalent to a 37mm lens in the 35mm format 【Zone-focus system to switch the in-focus area via simple selection of zone marks】From close-ups to long distances, the PENTAX 17’s zone-focus system is divided into six focus zones, indicated by marks that signify each zone 【Bright optical viewfinder for real-time confirmation of a subject image】The PENTAX 17’s optical viewfinder features an Albada-type bright frame finder 【Seven shooting modes to accommodate different applications】The PENTAX 17 automatically adjusts exposure settings based on the lighting data collected by its metering sensor 【High-quality body with meticulous attention to every detail】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. A wide selection of ISO film speeds (50, 100, 125, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600 and 3200) Compatibility with the optional CS-205 Cable Switch, which comes in handy for extended-exposure photography in the Bulb shooting mode

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In addition to the distinctive image quality created only by a film camera, this Pentax 17 Film Camera 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.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. 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.Half-size 35mm 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.Fixed focal length25mm HD PENTAX lens, 3 elements in 3 groups. F3.5Manual winding and rewinding Weight: 290gDimensions: 127mmW 78mmH 52mm

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- The Pentax 17 is an old school film camera with a modern twist - it shoots two 'half' images on a single 35 mm frame- Shooting half frames means you get double the photos from a single roll of film, helping you save on processing costs- You can shoot in auto or program modes with or without flash, so you can play around with exposures- Discover the joy of manual camera operation like winding the film using the film advance lever