Introducing the PENTAX 17

Thank you to everyone for your incredible support for this project. We could not have got this far without your invaluable feedback and advice. We set out with the intention to create a camera to inspire younger users to enjoy photography for generations to come. We hope we can succeed in this goal.
As the last of the engineers knowledgeable in creating film cameras were retiring from the company, it really was the case that we had to act now to secure this knowledge for the future. Without doing so it could have been lost forever.
The half-frame format is a type of camera that cannot be found in PENTAX history, so we were actually a little surprised ourselves when this format was selected. It’s incredibly fun to use and we hope you have as much fun shooting with it as we did.
We want to continue this project for as long as possible and are already considering the next steps. As this is our first step back into the world of film photography after many years, we will continue to consider carefully. In fact, developing this model help to lay a solid foundation with this goal in mind. For example, the film winding lever is something that will never be found in digital cameras. It’s a feature that’s completely unique to film. Despite the challenges, we spent extra time developing this as we strongly believed that it had to be featured in a film camera. This was also highly recommended by analogue specialists and film photographers.
There’s also a nice advantage to this - now that the development has been completed, the film winding lever will naturally lend itself well to other potential models in the future.
Let’s enjoy film together and continue to build the film community!
A special thank you to @EYExplore for giving their first impressions on the camera.
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[@Kamerastore]

We're so happy to be a part of the launch of this exciting new camera! It was a surreal experience to unbox a brand new film camera from a legendary manufacturer like you. Kudos to you, Ricoh Pentax!! 💙📷- Connor

[@analog_cafe]

How long has it been since a major electronics manufacturer released a film camera? This is a huge deal, super excited! 🎉

[@pentax.film.photography]

If we didn't act now, there was a real risk that the knowledge of how to produce a film camera could have been lost forever...

[@T1AN1L1U]

Thank you for making this happen, you deserve all the respect Pentax!

[@CineStillFilm]

BIG day for film everywhere! 👏👏👏

[@101wonderment]

i love pentax and what they stand for! Wishing you all the best and success FILM IS STILL ALIVE =)

Always nice to see Lukasz. I enjoyed this video so much. Seeing the pair of pictures made me really want to get this camera. Beautiful work, camera, photos, video. Congrats to everyone

[@DavidHealey-xt4xz]

Excellent, Pentax. Thank you. Make sure Ricoh develop a great film scanner to go with it! Dave Healey ARPS

[@b.2221]

Thank goodness for an original manufacturer like Pentax.

[@mauricioooo]

Thank you for keeping film alive!

[@abelavellaneda9169]

¡¡¡¡¡Que bonita camara!!!!!! 😍 Un gran día para los que utilizamos FILM.

[@onion0607]

펜탁스라는 브랜드가 있어서 다행입니다. 사진을 찍으면서 이런 경험을 하게 될 줄은 몰랐습니다. 감사합니다. 한국에도 얼른 출시되었으면 좋겠습니다. :)

[@ezpoppy55]

What a cool walk about! I was in Tokyo a couple months ago, and in terms of atmosphere, my walks there were very similar to yours! So that was an added bonus in watching the video 👍🏼. I had my Polaroid I-2 when I was there. A film camera as well, though the dynamics were a bit different in that I got relatively quick feedback on my photographs. I’m so happy Pentax has made this camera! A brand new film camera! What a joy! I’ll be getting one for sure! Thanks for the fun video. ❤

[@martinkosecky4943]

I am really looking forwards to this. Thanks for making this happen. Film as a format deserves to live on!

[@Olgersdr]

Cant wait for it and hopefully a film SLR will follow.

[@rid.]

Oui une série de 4 boîtiers à nous de suivre et leur donner de la force ❤

[@eloy61fernandezcarranza8]

Me alegro por la iniciativa de Pentax!!! Así podré renovar mi querida Pentax ME Super :)

[@RonEMarks]

I really dislike 1/2 frame vertical cameras but I am considering blowing money on this. Not to actually use it but rather solely to support Pentax in hopes of a more pro level camera in the near future. 35mm FF, 645, 6x7 etc.

[@Vinci-Oblak]

I'm very happy that Pentax has made such a big step and created their first film camera after a long time. I hope there's more coming soon, maybe even an SLR with autofocus (by any chance?).

[@StevenWallacePhoto]

Oh heck yes!! Thank you Pentax!

[@vincentvk3538]

This was really great, can’t wait to buy one!

[@SophiaCarey]

Can’t wait! Congrats Pentax team!

[@malypavel25]

Can’t wait! I hope the camera has a bright viewfinder, good lens and is affordable and available in Europe right away!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@MykeBatez]

Cool camera! Happy to see Lukasz show us the ropes with it. :)

[@EYExplore]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@disparafilm]

¿Qué será? ¿Una bicicleta marca Pentax? ¿Una pelota? Vamos Pentax!!! 🎉

[@JoseCuervo83]

según dicen... algo que nos va dejar el culo retorcido 🤣

[@disparafilm]

@@JoseCuervo83 no te fíes nunca de alguien que habla así 😂

[@NorbiWhitney]

Fantastic design. Feels very classic Pentax, but some with great modern elements. Looking forward to trying it out.

[@richardnovak7772]

Great video, great new camera. But, who is the reviewer in Tokyo who does most of this video? I didn't see his name anywhere.

[@pentax.film.photography]

Thanks for letting us know - Lukasz from @eyexplore has now been added to the description.

[@moncilu]

Who better to introduce this than Lukasz ❤😊 I really want to get this camera. Came out on my birthday 😮

[@pentax.film.photography]

Happy Birthday! 🎂

[@EYExplore]

Happy birthday! :)

[@moncilu]

@@EYExplore 😳 thank you

[@Depuis1853]

I want this camera!!

[@WheezeTheJuice.]

Bringing film back!!

[@AwesomeSH36]

Looks great! Cant wait to wait to see it in reallife!🎉

[@krathognis]

Looking forward to it.

[@EuclidPlaceRecords]

Here waiting for the preorder link ❤

[@myopinie7014]

Me too!

[@rid.]

Plus moi ❤

[@arricammarques1955]

New Pentax LX 2.0 would be amazing. Bill Cunningham snapped with a half frame camera.

[@bluewhistleschannel6058]

Great video. Inspired.

[@Jaime35mmfilm]

Me encanta! ❤

[@Marco-hi9km]

Pentax Pentax Pentax!

[@marcogea1974]

Hopefully this will be followed by a medium-format (645 or 67) SLR. I would pre-order one in a heartbeat!

[@rid.]

67III ❤❤❤❤❤

[@TonyAna.]

half frame vibs..i love it. I haven't touched film since high-school ( remember the dark room smells ) but I already got my fun street camera the fuji v100.. and this is $899.00 aud. ouchies!

[@ChritsianBucic]

Interesting digital mindset approach to bring it to the film camera, thank you, Lukasz !👌🏻

[@robine5280]

Well. First of all I'm happy and excited Pentax pulled this off. Thank you Pentax and Ricoh! Buuuuuut I was a little astonished when I saw the retail price here in Germany (which is 550€ as of now). The camera looks kind of cheap - and there's nothing wrong with that as they wanted to start with a cheaper beginner camera - but that's not a beginners price. I don't believe that's magnesium on there, probably metalized plastic. I haven't got my hands on one yet (if I understood correctly sales start tomorrow) but from different reviews and videos there seem to be a lot of plastic parts. I feel like they have to get up to speed and work out some little issues like the battery screw not being captive, the front and back leatherette look completely different and who knows what the first week will bring. The lens mechanism seems to be ready for autofocus (at least I can't see a reason to move the lens back and forth every shot otherwise). I would have loved to buy one to support the cause but that's too expensive for a camera I don't want just to support the project. TKO mentioned in one of his updates this was going to be something different and not for the traditional Pentax shooters so I'm not too disappointed. So I wait and hope for the best, may this camera sell well and make a foundation for greater cameras to come. I have enough ME Supers to get through a few more winters ;)

[@freekshow0011]

I've only been doing photography for about 10 years and all the recommendations were to go digital because you get instant feedback on the screen so you could correct yourself on the spot and not have to get a roll of film developed to find out you made a mistake which can get costly. I have been looking into film for a few months now and I've decided i want to go medium format and the pentax 67ii is my dream camera, however the pentax 67ii goes for astronomical prices on ebay to the point where i will probably never be able to get one. Pentax, can you please work on designing a new modern medium format film camera in either 645, 67 or 69 with interchangeable lenses. The fact that the 67ii is demanding a crazy price means that there is a huge demand for a medium format film camera. Thank You

[@86zero86]

Awesome it looks really good 😍

[@icelang]

This is SICK!!!

[@linusandhiscamera]

Could not be more excited for this announcement. Can’t wait to see what y’all decide to share 😭🫶🏼

[@deadpool6072]

How come I didn't know you have yt 😭

[@linusandhiscamera]

@@deadpool6072 welcome, deadpool

[@donkim6278]

This video is so low budget i love it 😂 go Pentax!!

[@Saeedalamriphoto]

We want digital Pentax 6x7 please 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@rid.]

67III FILMS

[@karyudoofficialfanclub8828]

its time for flim

[@seanl871]

Preorder available on B&H and Adorama right now, $499

[@kennytai9850]

I'm curious about how Pentax set the camera program. We all knew that: Aperture: F3.5 - F16 Shutter: 4s - 1/350s 1. When set to no flash P mode, when it is in low light, will it limit the shutter at 1/30s and warn you it is insufficient light, or it will go all the way down to 4s? 2. When set to Bokeh mode, using ISO 400 film under sunny day, will it shoot at F3.5 with 1/350s, or it will shoot at F16 with 1/350s? 3. When set to no flash Night mode, will it always prioritize shutter to 4s? or any range?

[@BogdanSorlea]

is the grip removable?

[@pentax.film.photography]

The grip is where the battery is housed, and also provides a good counter movement when winding on the film 📷

[@BogdanSorlea]

so I guess no

[@Saeedalamriphoto]

Wooooow

[@malypavel25]

Bought mine now

[@pentax.film.photography]

Thank you for being one of the first to order!

[@malypavel25]

@@pentax.film.photographythank you for doing this for the community!

[@malypavel25]

Where can i order mine?

[@FT__Photography_____-dh8he]

I WANT

[@rid.]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@luki753]

🗣🔥🔥‼️🫡🫡

[@cosmozawr]

мне это надо ☺

[@BogdanSorlea]

double exposure?

[@adventuresofjandk]

Everything was so underexposed. Surprised in auto it didn’t do a better job of metering. I shoot with a Pentax 645 and the meter is excellent

[@raulacevedo-esteves9493]

Make film afdordable, if not this is an expensive toy.

[@ArthurJS123]

Half frame, goofy crop factor, 500 bucks. No thanks.

[@PhotographerVA]

I can't roll my eyes hard enough at this soon-to-be epic fail. I mean....they released something new...so there's that. But they released a well-made crappy camera. Well done Pentax. The only hope I have is that it keeps people buying the film to go in it. Just for reference....I spent less than 500 bucks on a Leica R6.2 with a Summicron 50 f/2...... I spent less than this for a Nikon FM2.... I spent less than this for a Full Nikon F kit with three lenses. I can place some hope on the phrase from Pentax's release video: "The first in a line of new cameras from Pentax".....please tell me you'll make something better on round two.

[@FaithfulFrets]

Sorry you have such a sad life

[@АртёмЗавиленский]

@kruglayaphoto

[@NickyAnalog]

Pentax we all love you ❤

[@Manoloelgomo]

Super excited for this camera! Maybe we can get a new Ricoh GR1 film camera in the future?!

[@sandeshHQ]

Thank you Pentax

[@geoffpedder]

I hereby volunteer as a tester 😎

[@dbkfrogkaty1]

I'm so glad I started my photography journey with Pentax! From my K10D, to trying my hand with film with a Spotmatic F and ME Super. Now my current camera the K-5II. Will I go back with the new film camera? Probably not. But for this next generation this is their chance to experience film with a new film camera made specifically for them! Way to go Pentax!

[@MichaelORourkeProd]

Should be receiving mine today. Excited to use it, but honestly, I’m even more excited that Pentax launched a NEW film camera. THAT is why I purchased this camera. And if they build a new K1000 equivalent, I’ll buy that too. Thank you Pentax!!!! 😊

[@BenjaminIto]

Why are you eating on the train? 🙃

[@hugozeppeli3381]

pentax！！！！my hero！！

[@c.baumeister8967]

Im still waiting… and my orwo wolfen films too. 🎉😮

[@pentax.film.photography]

Have you tried the Harman Phoenix film?

[@c.baumeister8967]

@@pentax.film.photography yes. 📷

[@randomkiller563]

Honestly best film thease days is portra 400 it's soo good

[@IvanSanchezDS]

I have my Spotmatic SP II and it was love at first sight. There is something on it that I cant stop using it... I don't even use my Sony a7r anymore lol...

[@horatiueduard]

I'm all in!

[@liveinaweorg]

I'm so glad the 17 is selling well, half frame is not for me but I'll be watching you for a full frame option around the similar price. I don't need autofocus but I would like traditional manual focus. Too much to ask for the price: probably but maybe in time.

[@daviderotondi]

Bella ❤

Just bought one, I can’t wait for it. It will arrive today

[@thomaslong1576]

I'm very excited about this camera!

[@adabophotography8999]

Ich glaube mein ORWO Film springt vor Spannung gleich aus der Verpackung ;)

[@wildlifecorridor]

a full frame, manual, k-mount SLR needs to happen! professional and amateur photographers aren't worried about you guys borrowing from an old design, we just want something reliable and new, maybe some new features. I love you guys for making a new film camera, but I did not buy, because of half-frame and fixed lens. I would buy a new full frame 35mm without hesitation, and if it were with k-mount, that would be even more special.

[@deadpool6072]

I just came from Nikon Z6 III launch but let's go Pentaaaax! I want a new film camera!

[@pentax.film.photography]

Hope you enjoyed!

[@schmalfilmmagazin]

Great new camera! Success!

[@SuperQnaa]

Czekam na lustrzankę teraz :D

[@corunseen]

Greetings from Hamburg! Excited as hell 🎉

[@pentax.film.photography]

Hello Hamburg! Make sure to check out the Khrome event 📷🎞

[@martindehn662]

@@pentax.film.photography See you tomorrow 🙂

[@travelsincolorspace]

Picking mine up on Monday! 🎉

[@bptales]

this is gonna be epic 🤩🔥

[@ludwigcalderon8964]

Looks amazing, way better than anticipated!

[@PinholePodcast]

hello half frame

[@NELSONSTREETPHOTOGRAPHER616]

Jaaaaaaaa❤❤❤

[@belivmi]

Half frame camera is nice but the limit of the lens I hope reflect on the price point. Interesting design

[@Marco-hi9km]

🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝

[@moncilu]

Where can i order in Australia? 😢

[@pentax.film.photography]

please check the link in the description :)

[@BogdanSorlea]

what's the tripod mount situation on the camera?

[@pentax.film.photography]

Very sturdy tripod mount! And there's a remote shutter release socket too

[@BogdanSorlea]

yes, but like the 1/4-20 screw located on the optical axis or located at one end (usually right side) of the camera, like on vintage slrs and similar film cameras?

[@grahamhackett]

I appreciate this and I love my 67 but $500 for a half frame with a fixed lens is looney tunes.

[@paweszkup647]

LOL camera, definitely. Instead of new lenses for dslrs we've got this toy... omg...