Reviving Film Photography: The Camera That’s Changing the Game

Film photography is back in vogue, yet you wouldn’t realize it when looking for a camera. Major brands haven’t released an analog film camera in literal decades.

This year marked a turning point.

The Pentax 17 is a contemporary half-frame 35mm film camera that captures images in a vertical alignment measuring 17mm (width) x 24mm (height). This feature allows it to take double the number of photos per roll compared to a full-frame 35mm film camera, making the expense of film more manageable.

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Pentax 17

Specifications

Camera	Half-frame 35mm film camera
Lens	HD Pentax HF 25mm (f/3.5)
Weight	10.2 ounces

Beyond the Pentax 17’s distinctive vintage style, the camera evokes a sense of nostalgia in various other aspects. It features fully-manual focus, a thumb winder for the manual advancement of film, and it even utilizes a CR2 battery (yes, the type that requires replacement) expected to last for ten rolls of film.

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In conclusion, for those deeply interested in pursuing film photography and seeking an alternative to the traditional used camera option, the Pentax 17 stands out as a genuinely exceptional new film camera.