Pentax 17 Dark Silver Body Kit

• Experience film in a fresh, stylish way: The Pentax 17 combines the nostalgia of analog photography with thoughtful modern design. Its half-frame format (17 × 24 mm) gives you twice as many exposures per roll of 35 mm film — perfect for everyday creativity, travel, and storytelling.

• Compact fixed-prime 25 mm f/3.5 lens (≈ 37 mm full-frame equivalent): The built-in HD Pentax lens is optimized for the half-frame format and features multi-layer coating to deliver excellent sharpness, contrast, and color fidelity.

• Manual film experience with premium build: The Pentax 17 offers a satisfying manual film advance lever, mechanical rewind crank, and manual film loading system designed to minimize errors. The top and bottom plates are made of magnesium alloy for durability and a premium tactile feel.

• Zone-focus system for quick, intuitive focusing: Instead of autofocus, the Pentax 17 features a six-zone manual focusing ring (from 0.25 m to infinity), with distance icons visible both on the lens barrel and in the bright optical viewfinder — ideal for spontaneous shooting.

• Bright optical viewfinder & practical ergonomics: The Albada-type bright frame finder includes a close-up compensation frame, making composition easier at short distances. The camera also includes three strap lugs for either horizontal or vertical carry, and a film memo holder on the back to remind you which film you’re using.

• Seven shooting modes for creative control: From fully automatic exposure to slow-sync and bulb modes for long exposures, plus independent exposure compensation — the Pentax 17 allows you to experiment with film photography your way.

• Half-frame advantage: The 17 × 24 mm frame size gives you about twice as many exposures per standard 36-exposure roll — perfect for those who love shooting more for less while retaining beautiful analog aesthetics.

• Built for everyday carry: With its compact size, premium metal finish, 40.5 mm filter thread for accessories, and thoughtful manual controls, the Pentax 17 Dark Silver balances timeless film-camera charm with modern usability.

• Ideal for beginners and enthusiasts alike: Whether you’re rediscovering film or picking up an analog camera for the first time, the Pentax 17 provides an approachable yet refined shooting experience that inspires creativity.

• Complete with essentials: The “Body Kit” includes the Pentax 17 camera body, strap (O-ST191), front lens cap (O-LC40.5), and a CR2 lithium battery — everything you need to start shooting film right away.

Specifications 

• Format / Frame Size: 35 mm film, half-frame (24 × 17 mm) – two frames per standard 35 mm frame

• Lens: HD Pentax fixed lens, 25 mm f/3.5 (≈ 37 mm full-frame equivalent)

• Lens Construction: 3 elements in 3 groups (optimized for half-frame)

• Minimum Focus Distance: Approx. 0.25 m (in Macro zone)

• Focusing System: Manual zone-focus with six zones (0.25 m, 0.5 m, 1.2 m, 1.7 m, 3 m, ∞)

• Aperture: Fixed maximum aperture f/3.5

• Shutter Speeds / Exposure Modes: 1/350 s to 4 s, plus Bulb mode for long exposures

• Metering Range: Approx. EV 2.5 – 16.5 (ISO 100)

• ISO / Film Speed Setting: Manual dial with ISO 50 – 3200 options

• Built-in Flash: Yes, Guide Number 6 (ISO 100·m)

• Filter Thread: 40.5 mm (for filters or accessories)

• Body Material: Magnesium alloy top and bottom covers

• Design Details: Note holder on film door, three strap lugs for multiple carry styles

• Dimensions (W×H×D): Approx. 127 × 78 × 52 mm

• Weight: Approx. 290 g (without film and battery)

• Battery: One CR2 lithium battery (3 V)

• Film Transport: Manual film advance lever and manual rewind crank

• Exposure Modes: Auto, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Bulb, and others (7 modes total)