Pentax 17 Film Camera Announced, Priced $499.95, Available for Pre-Order

Ricoh has just officially announced the new Pentax 17 Film Camera. It is a brand-new 35mm half-frame film camera built using a wealth of inspiration from Pentax’s rich history of film camera development. It’s also—perhaps most importantly—a fun camera, something a film camera in 2024 needs to be.

This new camera costs $499.95, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama.

Pentax PE17 Specs

Key Specs
Film Format
35mm
Frame Format
Half Frame
Focal Length
25mm
Aperture
f/3.5
Self-Timer
No
ISO/ASA Film Speed Options
50 to 3200
Type
Optical
Flash
Built-In
Battery
1x CR2 (Included)
Item Type
1x Point & Shoot Film Camera
Film Format
35mm
Frame Format
Half Frame
Lens
Focal Length
25mm
Aperture
f/3.5
Focus Type
Manual Focus (6 Zones)
Focus Range
Manual
9.4″ to Infinity / 24 cm to Infinity
Exposure Control
Bulb/Time Mode
Bulb Mode
Self-Timer
No
ISO/ASA Film Speed Options
50 to 3200
Viewfinder
Type
Optical
Flash
Flash
Built-In
Recycle Time
Approx. 9 Seconds
External Flash Connection
No
General
Battery
1x CR2 (Included)
Cable Release Socket
Yes
PC Terminal
No
Film Winding
Manual
Tripod Mounting Thread
1/4″-20 Female
Environmental Protection
No