That’s what Pentax seems to be saying with its new Pentax 17, a film camera that takes half-size pictures and looks about as timeless as an old beater you scored at some dude’s estate sale.

The Pentax 17 has blown open the possibilities for film cameras and shown that film photography can co-exist with, and even take inspiration from, smartphone cameras. “You can get the perfect shot ...

It was first announced at the end of 2022, yet we're still to see a new camera. However, those impatient to get their hands on an all-new Pentax film camera might not have to wait much longer.

The Pentax 17 is a bold experiment: a brand-new, $500 film camera with a quirky design. Can it survive—and even thrive—in a digital world?

Inspired by the growing resurgence of film photography, the Pentax 17 offers a compact, easy-to-use point-and-shoot design. The camera marks Pentax's first foray into the analog market in recent ...

Takes 1x CR2 Battery 2.5mm Remote Cable Switch Terminal The Pentax 17 film camera’s built-in lens is an HD PENTAX HF 25mm f/3.5 Traditional optic, which uses manual zone focusing for control.