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product_id: 639352625
title: "PENTAX 17 Fixed-Focal length compact film camera designed to capture half-size photographs"
brand: "pentax"
price: "¥208706"
currency: JPY
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# 25mm F3.5 Fixed-Focal Lens 6-Zone Manual Focus System Magnesium Alloy Durable Body PENTAX 17 Fixed-Focal length compact film camera designed to capture half-size photographs

**Brand:** pentax
**Price:** ¥208706
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📷 Own the timeless art of film with modern precision — capture your story, frame by frame.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** PENTAX 17 Fixed-Focal length compact film camera designed to capture half-size photographs by pentax
- **How much does it cost?** ¥208706 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- pentax enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pentax brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Half-Size Format:** Capture twice the moments with half-size vertical shots that stand out in any feed.
- • **Classic Manual Film Winding:** Experience authentic film photography with a tactile manual winding mechanism.
- • **Precision Zone-Focus System:** Effortlessly switch between 6 focus zones for sharp images from close-ups to landscapes.
- • **Versatile ISO & Shooting Modes:** Adapt to any lighting with 7 auto modes and ISO range from 50 to 3200 for flawless exposure.
- • **Bright Albada Optical Viewfinder:** Frame your shots in real-time with a crystal-clear, bright optical viewfinder.

## Overview

The PENTAX 17 is a compact, half-frame film camera featuring a newly developed 25mm F3.5 fixed-focal lens, a 6-zone manual focus system, and a bright Albada-type optical viewfinder. Its durable magnesium alloy body combines classic film camera aesthetics with modern build quality. With 7 shooting modes, a wide ISO range (50-3200), and manual film winding, it offers a versatile and authentic analog photography experience tailored for creative professionals and enthusiasts.

## Description

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

## Features

- 【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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Package Dimensions L x W x H | 19.4 x 14.1 x 10.4 centimetres |
| Package Weight | 0.65 Kilograms |
| Product Dimensions L x W x H | 12.7 x 7.8 x 5.2 centimetres |
| Item Weight | 530 Grams |
| Brand | Pentax |
| Colour | Dark Silver |
| Has image stabilisation | Yes |
| Included components | Camera Body, Strap, and Battery |
| Minimum shutter speed | 0.0005 seconds |
| Part number | 18926 |
| Maximum shutter speed | 3E+1 seconds |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Pentax
- **Special feature:** timer
- **Film format type:** Half-frame
- **Item weight:** 530 Grams
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 12.7 x 7.8 x 5.2 centimetres
- **Included components:** Camera Body, Strap, and Battery
- **Model name:** 17
- **Film colour:** Colored
- **Compatible devices:** Camera
- **Exposure control type:** Manual

## Images

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*Last updated: 2026-01-26*