The Pentax 17 does many things differently, not least because it’s the first film camera to bear the Pentax name for over two decades. For a start, it’s a ‘half-frame’ 35mm film camera, using standard ...

The craving for a retro look is bringing film photography back into the spotlight – and with it a number of new cameras. From the Kodak Ektar H35 to the Pentax 17, a number of these new film ...

Pentax has attempted to keep film costs low but producing a half frame camera. This means when it comes to exposures, you get double for your money. A standard 35mm frame is split in half.