Pentax 17 Film Camera

{Description}In addition to the distinctive image quality created only by a film camera, this new model provides users with the fun and excitement of manual camera operation unique to film photography, such as manual film winding using the film advance lever, and manual focus-range setting with the zone-focus system.

{Specification}
Model Description

Camera Type
Half-frame lens-shutter 35 mm film camera , with fixed focal length

Frame Size
24×17mm

Compatible Film
35mm film
ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 125, ISO 160, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200

Sensitivity Setting
Manual settings to match the film

Film Loading
Easy loading system

Film Transport
Manual winding using wind-up lever
(with 130-degree stroke and 35-degree stand-off angle)

Film Rewind
Manual rewinding using rewind crank. Mid-roll rewinding possible.




Lens

Construction
HD PENTAX lens, 3 elements in 3 groups

Focal Length
25 mm (equivalent to 37mm in 35mm format)

Maximum Aperture
F3.5

Angle of View (Diagonal)
61°

Maximum Magnification
Approx. 0.13x (at 0.25m)

Filter Diameter
40,5mm




Viewfinder

Type
Albada bright-frame viewfinder

Viewfinder Indication
Composition frame, Close-distance compositon frame
Zone focusing setting can be confirmed through the viewfinder

Viewfinder Outer Right
Blue lamp display: Warning display
Orange lamp display: Flash display




Focus

Focus type
Zone-focusing(Manual operation)

Switchover Distance
6 zones
(0.25m, 0.5m, 1.2m, 1.7m, 3m, 8)/(0.82ft, 1.7ft, 4ft, 5.6ft, 10ft, 8)




Exposure Control

Metering System
Partial metering

Metering Range
EV2.5 to 16.5 (ISO100)

EV Compensation
± 2EV ( 1/3EV steps)

Metering System
Partial metering

Shooting Mode (Exposure)
Full auto(Pan focus program AE, Auto flash, Standard(Program AE, Flash off), Slow-speed shutter(Slow-speed program AE, Flash off), Maximum aperture priority(Maximum aperture priority program AE, Flash off), Bulb(Bulb, Flash off),Daylight sync(Program AE, Flash on), Slow-speed sync(Slow-speed program AE, Flash on)




Shutter

Type
Program AE electronic shutter

Shutter Speed
1/350 to 4 seconds, Bulb




Built-in Flash

Guide Number
approx.6 (ISO100·m)

Emission Type
Shooting mode interlocking system

Flash Charging Time
Approx. 9 seconds

Charging Status
Can be checked with the orange lamp at viewfinder outer right. Charging status: blinking Charging completion status: lighting




Power Source

Battery Type
One 3V lithium battery(CR2)
Not compatible with rechargeable CR2 type batteries

Battery Life
Approx. 10 cartridges* when using 36 exposure film (using fresh battery under the condition of 50% flash shots)
* According to the result of RICOH IMAGING in-house testing




External Terminal

Cable Switch Terminal
Compatible with cable switch CS-205 (optional) (f2.5mm)




Operating Environment

Temperature
0? to 40?

Humidity
85% or less(the enviroment must be free of condensation)
THE CAMERA IS NOT WATERPROOFED




Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions
Approx. 127.0mm(W)×78.0mm(H)×52.0mm(D)
Approx. 5.0in(W)×3.1in(H)×2.0in(D) (excluding protruding parts)

Weight
Approx. 290g(without film and battery)
Approx. 10.2oz(without film and battery)




Article Codes


Art. No. 18926 - PENTAX 17 DARK SILVER Body KIT




Included Accessories


Art. No. 54457 - Strap O-ST191
Art, No. 39944 - Lens Cap O-LC40.5
Lithium Battery CR2


Optional Accessories


Art. No. 37248 - Cable Switch CS-205