Ricoh is reliving the film camera model with the launch of a new compact film camera – the Pentax 17.
With a fixed focal length and manual focus range setting, Pentax 17 captures half-size photographs such that two 17mm x 24mm pictures are captured in one 35mm format frame.
Ricoh said of the device: “The Pentax 17’s body has a classic design, hinting at the traditional look of film cameras. The top and bottom covers are made of a solid but lightweight magnesium alloy to optimize the camera body’s rigidity. With meticulous attention paid to every single detail, the Pentax 17 is designed to be a joy to own. 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.”
