Pentax · Point & Shoot
Pentax 17
Pentax's brand-new half-frame camera: modern reliability, classic vertical-shooting ergonomics, zone focus and a surprisingly good 25mm lens.
~$250–400 typical used price · updated 2026-09-23
01Quick character
Editorial guidance, not lab measurements — examples vary, and film & processing change the result.
02Best for
Use cases: Learning · Everyday · Travel · Street
Control: Point and shoot
Beginner friendly: 5/5
Portability: 5/5
What it feels like
A point & shoot with zone focus focusing and automatic exposure — Pentax's brand-new half-frame camera: modern reliability, classic vertical-shooting ergonomics, zone focus and a surprisingly good 25mm lens.
03Key specifications
| Format | 35mm (half-frame) |
| Camera type | Point & Shoot |
| Lens | 25mm f/3.5 |
| Focusing | Zone focus |
| Exposure | Automatic |
| Flash | Built-in |
| Production | 2024–present |
Known buying issues
- Half-frame requires high-res scanning
- Fixed zone focus needs practice
- Newer price premium
04Used buying checklist
- New camera — check the box contents
- Test all focus zones
- Confirm flash and rewind work
When possible, test a camera before buying — or buy from sellers with real return policies.
05Film pairings
Recommendations, not guarantees — exposure, processing and scanning change the final look.
Kodak Gold 200
Warm, modern color that suits the Pentax 17's lens.
Kodak Tri-X 400
B&W character with half-frame economy.
06Current price options
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