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product_id: 667266241
title: "Pentax 17 35mm Film Camera That captures up to 72 Images per roll with a Vertical (Half Frame) Orientation, Perfect for Social Media."
brand: "pentax"
price: "R20296"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Pentax"
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# 6-zone manual focus - precise control 72 images per roll - double the shots Magnesium alloy body - lightweight & durable Pentax 17 35mm Film Camera That captures up to 72 Images per roll with a Vertical (Half Frame) Orientation, Perfect for Social Media.

**Brand:** pentax
**Price:** R20296
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎥 Capture twice the story, twice the style—film photography redefined.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pentax 17 35mm Film Camera That captures up to 72 Images per roll with a Vertical (Half Frame) Orientation, Perfect for Social Media. by pentax
- **How much does it cost?** R20296 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/667266241-pentax-17-35mm-film-camera-that-captures-up-to-72)

## Best For

- pentax enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pentax brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **HD Coated 25mm Lens:** High-definition coating on the lens ensures crisp, vibrant images that stand out in your feed.
- • **Precision Zone Focus:** Six-zone focus system lets you effortlessly nail sharp shots from close-ups to distant scenes without guesswork.
- • **Tactile Vintage Vibes:** Experience authentic film photography with a manual film-winding lever designed for satisfying, precise control.
- • **Double Your Creativity:** Capture twice the moments with 72 vertical half-frame shots per roll—perfect for endless social media content.
- • **Premium Build, Lightweight Feel:** Solid magnesium alloy top and bottom covers deliver durability without the bulk—carry your style everywhere.

## Overview

The Pentax 17 35mm film camera offers a unique vertical half-frame format, doubling your shots to 72 images per roll. Featuring a retro-inspired magnesium alloy body, a manual film advance lever for authentic tactile control, and a six-zone focus system, it blends vintage charm with precise functionality. Its HD-coated 25mm lens delivers sharp, vibrant photos ideal for creative professionals and social media enthusiasts eager to stand out with film.

## Description

The PENTAX 17 was developed using a vast amount of knowhow and technology which RICOH IMAGING/PENTAX had accumulated over the years, with experts and younger engineers working closely together. The camera was designed to allow photographers to express their originality and creativity by leaving some room for manual operation, rather than making it a fully automatic camera. The PENTAX 17 lets photographers fully enjoy the world of film cameras — the origin of photography. It is an ideal model not only for film camera enthusiasts who have enjoyed film photography for years, but also for young photographers who are excited about trying film photography for the first time.

Review: Best camera that you can ask for in today's era. Build quality is outstanding. It is very fun to shoot with. Although, it needs a lot of getting used to, being zone focussing.
Review: My pentax 17 arrived and the advance lever did not work (would not advance the film) which resulted in me being unable to take any photos. I am looking for a place to repair the camera but it's proving quite difficult so returning it may be the only option as the warranty is still valid. Still a very disappointing experience overall

## Features

- 35mm compact film camera capturing two 17mm x 24mm images within a single 35mm format ( 2x more pictures per roll)
- Retro-inspired design with top and bottom covers made of solid, lightweight magnesium alloy
- From close ranges to long distances, the zone-focus system is divided into six zones.. Set the camera’s focus by simply selecting the mark best suited for the distance to your subject.
- Manual film-winding mechanism featuring a film advance lever, to recreate the feel of a traditional film camera. To improve the feel of the film-winding action after each shutter release, this lever is designed for optimal finger hold.
- Features a 25mm F3.5 lens (equivalent to a 37mm lens in the 35mm format). This lens is treated with HD (High Definition) coating – highly acclaimed through its application on PENTAX SLR lenses – to optimize the image quality of half-size pictures.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0D7C449ZB |
| Best Sellers Rank | #89,809 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #43 in Single-Use Film Cameras |
| Item model number | 18928-RIM |
| Manufacturer | Ricoh Imaging |
| Product Dimensions | 19.51 x 13.69 x 10.39 cm; 612.35 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Pentax
- **Film format type:** 35mm
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 19.5 x 13.7 x 10.4 centimeters
- **Item weight:** 1.35 Pounds
- **Special features:** Lightweight

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***1 on 25 October 2025*

Best camera that you can ask for in today's era. Build quality is outstanding. It is very fun to shoot with. Although, it needs a lot of getting used to, being zone focussing.

### ⭐ Review
*by B***O on 2 March 2026*

My pentax 17 arrived and the advance lever did not work (would not advance the film) which resulted in me being unable to take any photos. I am looking for a place to repair the camera but it's proving quite difficult so returning it may be the only option as the warranty is still valid. Still a very disappointing experience overall

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***E on 20 August 2025*

This camera is great, I have enjoyed its performance and how casual the experience using it, is. All the while it gives you a lot of creative control and functionality. I would describe this camera as a semiautomatic point and shoot plus, it has auto controls but lets you take the wheel for certain aspects unlike a regular point and shoot. I would definitely say that this camera is for a more casual and fun photography experience and is perfect for hobbyists that love film, want to shoot more of it, and save some money with half frame. And best of all this is a new camera!! No dealing with old cameras that fail after a year (or less) of use and spending a lot of money on repairs (if you are lucky to find anyone who repairs camera models up to 60 years old) to maybe get another year out of it. New means reliable and easily repairable if it ever comes to that (I speak from personal experience with the Olympus Pen F a older half frame camera). Now a lot of people look at the price and think it is too high and yes $500 is quite costly but also this isn’t anything too crazy for a NEW film camera. For example the Olympus Pen EE (an older half frame camera) adjusted for inflation costed around $1000 when first released and this Pentax 17 can do way way more than the Olympus Pen EE. The build quality is lightweight on this camera but I can see that it is well made despite the fact and I appreciate how light it is after the initial reaction. The shutter is a little quiet but after my initial reaction I think it makes the camera great for candid shots, after reading that they wanted to shutter sound to also be naturally mechanical I have come to appreciate it. Besides that I don’t have any issues with this camera but it is important to know that EVERY camera will have it’s pros and cons. And the next biggest thing about this camera is that it is a modern film camera, this is quite exciting! Film is not dead and when you buy this camera you help keep film alive by telling manufacturers that we want film cameras still. I’d say that if you are getting started with film photography or you are already doing film photography but want a good intro/more casual photography experience this is good choice. I already have a Canon AE-1 Program and I knew I wanted a half frame camera that was more casual and so I could take more photos and this was right up my alley. If you want to get into film but you don’t care about half frame I would recommend getting a full frame SLR and you will get wayyyy more creative controls.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-19*