Pentax 17 35mm Film Camera That captures up to 72 Images per roll with a Vertical (Half Frame) Orientation, Perfect for Social Media.

It’s been ages since I last picked up a film camera and to be honest, I bought this on a whim hoping to relieve some old glory days. I’m so glad I did. It’s reawakened a long forgotten passion for the medium and it’s downright fun. Is it a pro level camera? Probably not but it’s still awesome and takes great pics. Plus if you’re just getting into film or rediscovering it, what better way to get into it than with 72 exposures. The build quality is good, it’s small enough you can take anywhere, and once you get used to it, the zone focus is just fine. You can also put it in program and use it like a point and shoot (mostly).

Very well build and light camera. Need to read the manual but overall very easy to operate. You can get some amazing nostalgic photos that todays best smartphone can’t provide.

So far I really like this camera. It took me a little while to get used to the zone focus system and the manual it comes with is not very in depth. However, after some practice and watching some YouTube tutorials I feel comfortable with it. It is now my go to EDC camera and slips into a jacket pocket fairly comfortably. I haven’t messed with the macro or bulb functions much but I plan to experiment going forward. Attached are a few of my photos with this camera, I highly recommend getting medium or high resolution scans to maximize the potential of the half frame format. The only annoyance I have, is having to rely on a lens cap on such a (relatively) small camera, I am used to cameras of this size being point and shoots that have integrated lens covers. Not sure if that is just a “me” problem though.

I bought a Pentax 17 and recommend against buying it unless you just want to support new film camera production or just like the aesthetics of film. It is too expensive for a camera that can only give you an equivalent of a 6 MP to 10 MP image. For that price, you can get a full frame digital camera with a higher megapixel and better image quality. You wouldn't have to worry about getting the film developed which adds cost, unless you decide to develop your own film at home and scan the negatives yourself. The Pentax 17 and most half frame cameras are good for close range portrait shots on a bright day.===============Looks is nice.Ease of use is a challenge as you have to worry about distance if you are using other modes besides Auto.Functionality is good, it does what it says.The picture quality is what you get from a half frame film, lower detail. It looks good as long as you don't zoom in so forget about cropping. It is good enough for social media and 4x6 prints. You can improve the image after a high resolution scan and edit in lightroom. It does poorly in low light situations. The flash is not bright enough for large areas so think close range portraits. For best image quality on the Pentax 17, I recommend low ISO film (50-100-160) on a bright sunny day. Bulb mode is available but you would need a tripod and remote shutter release or a really steady platform. I shot the samurai armor on bulb mode by placing the camera on a display case and just held the shutter open with my finger.I have included pictures I have taken with this camera for you to view and make a determination. Price vs quality.

Tengo un par de cámaras restauradas, y una H35 para disfrutar, pero esta es la que siempre anda conmigo. Es sencilla, me da 72 fotos, el lente es calidad y esencia.No soy un profesional, pero amo el filme y amo lo que esta cámara produce.

Great starter camera for beginners. Also you purchasing new hopefully it’s in good working condition. With used cameras that always a risky purchase.It’s easy to use lightweight.

Build quality 10/10.Operation 10/10.It looks amazing. It feels great It works good. For me.... it's too small and feels cheep. It's not.... but that's how it feels. It shoots half frame which is a money saver. But for film.. it's all about the feeling. And this feels too cheep. I have a 1986 nikon F2 and I'd rather use that. This was very nice and fun though.