a NEW film camera in 2024 | Pentax 17 first impressions

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A brand new film camera in 2024, the Pentax 17. A 35mm half frame camera with some interesting features, who is this camera for and what does it mean for film photography moving forward?
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@ka_sh_iif 13 дней назад

First impressions of the mustache, 10 out of 10

@frantrictantric 8 дней назад

A beard maketh the man.

@Finarvas 6 дней назад

It's not at 12 o clock

@pscion12 12 дней назад

We can't let Pentax die. They seem to be interested in making photography accessible and fun.

@arnewoodman 4 дня назад

This is the company that launched the brilliant and revolutionary Pentax Q system and then dumped it after a few years.

@pscion12 3 дня назад

@@arnewoodman The Q sales were disappointing to say the least. They tried but they weren’t not able to bring it up sufficiently. I would say they tried, they brought out 4 bodies. It only grew in demand after the line’s cancellation. As always hindsight is always 20/20. It made me wish i bought a set.

@SamuelStreetlife 13 дней назад

Yes to a full frame version of this. Please Pentax🙏 Its so much fun to shoot with

@thedarkslide 13 дней назад

Just take two images quickly of the same scene, shifting the camera a little to the side - and la voila, you have a full frame version of it... ;)

@hundredfireify 12 дней назад

They did announce that it was the first in a new lineup of film cameras. I 100% expect a full-frame to come out next

@Robstrap 12 дней назад

@@thedarkslide That is such a hassle lmao, they shoulda just added a full frame mode to it

@123ginko9 11 дней назад

I expect more : a xpan version !

@TDub777 13 дней назад

Not sure if this is for me, but I'll ultimately pick one up just for the sake of supporting what they are doing in hopes more companies will start making film cameras again.

@ShutterKnack 13 дней назад

yep selling a few digital cameras to buy this hoping that they will release a new film camera for pros.

@unpoulet6859 13 дней назад

@@ShutterKnack Thats the right mindset. We can't let this fail.

@runcmd1419 13 дней назад

Nikon sold new ais glass, the fm10 and f6 until like 2019.

@HologramJones 12 дней назад

Half frame is a lot of fun and you will struggle to finish a roll of film with one. Maybe that's part of the appeal will save some money on film. If you are ok with the slight reduction of quality (in terms of grain) that's inherent to the format. But you can mitigate that somewhat by using slower films.

@mahdimanesh4221 12 дней назад

I guess this is an interesting perspective 😊 I am happy with my Minolta XE-1 but of course it is old and may break at some point. Double the shots is nice too

@GTAYLOR1972 13 дней назад

I am probably going to buy it not only because I want it to succeed but also because my first real camera was a Pentax K1000 my mom bought me new back in the 80’s(still have it and it still works including the light meter). I have really do have a soft spot in my heart for Pentax, even though I now own and use Leicas.

@ShutterKnack 13 дней назад

yep me too. Imagine a new Pentax 35mm K mount!

@Macuhdohnadadoh 13 дней назад

Same here. Although I sold mine. Wish I hadn’t. What a fantastic camera that was.

@rf8221 13 дней назад

Personally I think the design is really nice. I'm really digging the half frame quality, it reminds me of 16mm movie stills. I'm rooting for it. Pentax has always been the leader in quirky designs.

@imcg110 13 дней назад

Yes Please. I have an original Olympus Pen F half frame and love how it makes me think differently when shooting, but its slow to use. A new Pentax half frame with metering and flash. Why not?? It looks fun. I can easily see myself going out with a Leica M in my other hand and letting the 17 do what it does best. It almost feels like "Lomography" but with a cracking lens! More importantly Pentax deserves our support so their next new film camera feels like a viable business option. Thanks for showing us the camera.

@thorstenjaspert9394 12 дней назад

Lomography like is the Kodak H35 and H35N. There you have no control about your camera at all. This Pentax ist a big step up.

@benjhaisch 13 дней назад

so epic! new film cameras in 2024!

@Ruylopez778 13 дней назад

Disposables were really popular in Japan a few years back. Not sure if the trend has peaked now, but with the film revival for gen z, I think this camera makes a lot of sense. It's like a premium compact, but half frame, so you get double the exposures per roll and don't need to worry about it dying (like a 90s Contax). I can see it appealing to those who want to shoot film in an accessible way, and more serious hobbyists or pros that have it as a fun alternative.

@Gnmar2723 11 дней назад

I definitely feel that this is the exact market they are targeting and I can't help but think it will be a huge hit

@mckinleygphotography 12 дней назад

I hope it is an indicator to Pentax that people are still interested in film and are willing to invest in a new film camera and continue making devices. That is the hope.

@WesleyVerhoevePhotography 13 дней назад

I'm PUMPED about this, I loved using it

@TheDevilakshmi 13 дней назад

I love it! It reminds me of my Olympus Trip 35. I just pre-ordered one. Kudos to Pentax/Ricoh for doing something new and taking a risk.

@Gnmar2723 11 дней назад

Totally - I love my Trip 35 and how sharp the images that come out of it are. I think I'm going to love this camera for the same reasons I love that one and then some! So excited for this camera.

@huntercreatesthings 13 дней назад

Bulk rolled HP5 in this thing might just be the cheapest cost per shot you can get. Pleasantly surprised at how well the lens performs!

@tomleiningerphoto 10 дней назад

Bulk rolling is not as cheap as it used to be.

@leon_wolke 12 дней назад

Honestly, I think they nailed it with half frame. With all the younger people on a tight budget getting into film, while prices keep increasing. Half frame was the perfect pic. Auto focus would be nice but then it would be much more expensive. I think they nailed it and I really think about getting one.

@sabirkuliev4228 12 дней назад

exactly!

@DaveEtchells 12 дней назад

It’s also vertical format, the way people shoot with phones these days. I’ve met and talked to the designer and it turns out that was actually the first decision, based on feedback they got taking to people; half frame was natural after that, and film savings were a plus.

@robbiemer8178 13 дней назад

I am probably NOT the market for this but I do want one. I'm and old guy and "thought" I had the film cameras I'll need for the rest of my life. Currently I have a decent 4x5 set up, a good MF kit, several 35mm RF and SLR cameras, and a few oddball cameras that my friends and family have given me. Heck, I even have--and quite like using--an AGAT18k. (An old Soviet 1/2 frame camera) And I do still enjoy getting out the Pentax Auto 110 a couple times a year. But this new Pentax seems very appealing to me. I would not hesitate to bring only this camera, some film, and a filter or two along on a vacation. And can see this becoming a daily carry. Hopefully this releases at $500--less would be fine but I think Pentax deserves to make a profit--or so. At that price I will definitely buy one. If it is more than that I will need to think about it some more. Well done Pentax! And, thank you , Matt, for sharing your views on it and your excellent photos!

@Skux720 13 дней назад

Your shots look great, people will be surprised by how much quality they can get out of half frame

@horrorcrux333 12 дней назад

This looks like a professional response to the popularity of the Kodak H35 and H35N. It looks really good and really clean. My main issue with the H35 is that the viewfinder is off center to the lens, which this fixes. Like you said I love half frame cameras as a "sketchbook" almost.

@liamwoods5353 12 дней назад

This looks like a good start, would love this in a full frame 35mm version. Maybe even a fixed lens 120mm version would fit a nice niche

@arthurangenendt8959 13 дней назад

I loved it, camera looks amazing, and the pics too!

@crimlarksSteve 13 дней назад

Nice video, Matt! I'll get one for sure. It doesn't need to be my main camera (it won't be) but I think it will be fun to shoot with and the photos I've seen taken with it so far are very pleasing.

@rumrill5020 13 дней назад

Kind of reminds me of an XA2/XA3/XA4 in terms of functionality. Which is great. Now to come up with $500 fast enough before it is backordered for two years.

@alvareo92 13 дней назад

Yep, I used the XA2 for a few years as my daily carry and this camera seems perfect.

@DaveEtchells 12 дней назад

These things are going to sell like hotcakes: I predict backorders in about 2 weeks :-)

@jimgraves4197 13 дней назад

I know a lot of people wanted something more, but this is a heck of a good swing at the current market. Kodak branded half frame cameras are big sellers at the moment and whilst they are fun, their longevity is still open to question. A well built, quality camera needs to attract the young photographers who are just starting out. This camera is aimed at them and why the heck not! I would like to try this camera as I own and love using my Pentax Spotmatic and K1000, heck I remember when they were new....

@trondsi 12 дней назад

Thanks for the review! Did you try slide film in this one? Just wondering how accurate the metering is.

@TimStrychalski 13 дней назад

Look at the flavor savor on this guy, hell yeah.

@biosfearmag 13 дней назад

It's like an updated version of my Fujica Half. Surprised they went with this first instead of a full-frame version.

@nick_a_pagan 12 дней назад

Honestly, a fun little film camera that's brand new w/ a warranty and I get a crap load of shots? Sign me up!

@AnthonyJamesOwen 12 дней назад

It looks great and is a reborn olympus half frame - yes. And as always a great unbiased video like the ones you did all the years! Thanks again!

@petersmitham8273 13 дней назад

I had an old Olympus half frame camera donkeys years ago…love this..very tempted..❤

@jakeoliveira5086 11 дней назад

i’ve been pretty impressed by the image quality. i think the modern lens technology is maybe helping compensate for the lower resolution from the half frame. hope to pick one up at some point.

@hansformat 11 дней назад

I think kids who shoot on iphone and want film will enjoy this. And it is a base for a future full frame more manual camera.

@RM.TokyoPhotographer 11 дней назад

i have been using the Konica C35 as a backup to medium format but this actually makes it a great choice for backup for Medium Format if it fails during trips

@filmweshoot 13 дней назад

i love the design. It looks awesome

@CameraNostalgiaClub 13 дней назад

It looks beautiful 📸👌

@masterpeace925 13 дней назад

huge fan of this camera so far, nice photos!

@dominiquejahn5577 11 дней назад

need to get my hands on this 72 shots on a roll, mostly manual. what a great way to get excited about film again. the want is strong.

@number6705 13 дней назад

Thanks for reviewing. I’m in if they also do a full frame

@coastalartistlivingonislan8395 12 дней назад

Sounds like a Diana mini on steroids and made of metal. Or some weird cross of Pen F and RC ? And XA. ? One from Column A and one from Column B ? Oh and make it some focus - sort of - so old geesers don’t have to focus with their glasses on. With the high coast of film and dev and proc and scanning and postage; half frame makes sense. On Diana mini I can switch from half frame to square. And as usual I forgot to reset focus scale on my last roll of film. So yup it all looks like pop art. Lomo purple unfocused. Is wild! Have fun and I hope this camera does well. Sounds like a good candidate for street!

@MarccoRamires 12 дней назад

All we wanted was a new Spotmatic and they gave us this one. Film community is too nice to say that it's a toy/junk camera that you can buy for $500.

@osirismarbles5177 12 дней назад

I think a follow-up half-frame with full manual OR aperture priority would be useful in the space where film is still expensive. Doubling the exposures with still more than decent image quality (which is what I'm hearing from reviews) is a compelling idea!

@thinkpadx60 12 дней назад

If we really want to see camera makers roll out new models we have to show them there is a market for them. Glad to see this release and I just placed my order. Hope that they sell enough to make a full frame version with manual features in the next phase. I am tired by Leica being the only choice to get a brand new film camera or the second hand market.

@TristanColgate 10 дней назад

Quite a few of the macro mode shots I've seen actually look pretty good for out and about detail shots. The lens actually seems pretty solid!

@OccultDemonCassette 12 дней назад

Half-Frame is where it's at! Give me a prosumer half-frame!!

@KG-kw2tp 11 дней назад

This is a tough one. On one hand you're 1000% correct. I want it to succeed and for other companies to take notice and bring more film cameras to market. On the other hand I have near zero use for this one. Currently own a near mint Olympus Trip-35 that I use for the exact reasons you list this half frame being good at.

@TheThirdH 10 дней назад

Great review/First Look as usual. This looks like a really fun camera for those that maybe don't want to chance it with a 40+ year old camera where the batteries may no longer be made, better is broken, fungus is in the lens, etc. The half frame isn't a huge downside but I can understand why someone would want the full frame option at least. If they do a FF P&S I'd love to see them do it with a 40/2 lens as I think that would be a cool focal length that can do it all while being a bit different.

@lindavarno6756 12 дней назад

I love Pentax lenses and how intuitive Pentax cameras are. I am sure this one won’t disappoint plus it is fun to shoot with half frame

@kittskywalker8369 12 дней назад

I'm not going to buy it but I'm feeling good that Pentax is making it.

@juanpedro2842 8 дней назад

A full frame version of that camera would be a hit for sure at that price point. Even being a half frame it looks like a great second camera to take all around and have fun while having almost full control of how you shoot

@robblincoln2152 10 дней назад

Amazing that they did this on a shoestring budget and in just 2 years! Really excited to see what their take on 120 film will be!

@just_eirik 12 дней назад

This feels like a social media camera. Like social media focused people who aren't as into photography as we are will probably know what the word 'bokeh' means. And the tall/portrait orientation photos you get by default with this fits Instagram very well. I'm not knocking it though, this seems like a really fun camera and I'm happy to see new cameras being made.

@beepboopbeepboop190 12 дней назад

Agreed that's the target audience even though I just ordered one and I don't use or post photos on social media. I have digital cameras that I love and I have a bunch of film cameras in various states of "working" -- I'm really looking forward to this camera for largely the same reasons Matt liked it but also to have a film camera where (1) I don't have to worry as much about it working and continuing to work, and (2) I'm getting twice as many shots per roll. I have a bunch of film rolls sitting around that I haven't sent in to get developed because I just don't want to spend the money and find out one of the cameras started to not work again mid-roll. This should hopefully remove those problems. I really hope this is successful and Pentax keeps making more which leads to more camera companies making film cameras again. If that "new film camera" wave lasts 5 years, that's 5 years worth of brand new film cameras that'll be available second hand going forward with hopefully enough of a supply to support the next 20 years of used camera sales.

@cmet8280 12 дней назад

Do social media people have the patience send film for processing then scanning so it can be uploaded two weeks later?

@lindanorman2589 13 дней назад

Looks like fun and easier to carry-purse camera. Order in

@ht8764 9 дней назад

Im excited to use mine! It will nice for street😊

@sdhute 12 дней назад

I’d lose to see the Pentax MF just like that a full medium format. Now that would be interesting.

@Awayne429 13 дней назад

One of my favorite cameras was a Pentax 160 zoom P&S because of the simple features it offered. The problem I had it, was too bulky with no grip. This seems to have all those features plus a lot more. I always been a fan of Pentax and will support by buying my first half frame even if it’s at $499, got sell a couple of cameras first lol

@mwfolsom 11 дней назад

Like the Iris Setter in the chair - nice touch. I love half frame so I know I will buy a 17 just to encourage Pentax to do more! Please Pentax bring back the 645N and either the MZ-3 or MZ-S using the same lens mount.

@marcusdidius4090 12 дней назад

Dear Matt, Canny video as always👍 You wait a decade for a new film camera to come out & 2 come along in the same year👏👏👏👏👏Super excited for both the Pentax & the Mint/Rollei cameras coming out😁 Regards,

@tibo-bt1ig 12 дней назад

yes yes yes !!! a new 35mm SLR or Rangefinder . Pentax or any other brand... PLEASE ! The old cameras are getting really old and hard to get repaired.

@DesertPunks 13 дней назад

Im worried about the price, it costs as much as an SLR without being an SLR and im worried consumers wont dig it

@Macuhdohnadadoh 13 дней назад

The price is actually pretty low in the grand scheme of things. We’ve just gone through a golden period of super affordable used film SLRs because most people shoot digital. But when you look up the price of old cameras after adjusting for inflation, they were not cheap. My Minolta Srt101, which my grandfather bought new, is not a fancy camera, but I recently learned it cost him over $1500 with a lens when he bought it new. (Adjusting for inflation). So $500 for a tool which could last for decades (at least) is not a bad value proposition. In my opinion.

@alvareo92 13 дней назад

@@Macuhdohnadadoh I agree that this camera is cheap. I would be surprised if they were making much money out of selling them.

@coastalartistlivingonislan8395 12 дней назад

@@alvareo92maybe they will be selling film and processing soon. Then the camera would be the loss leader. Film and dev is very expensive these days. It’s a way to stretch the film. Kind of like hamburger helper for analog geeks. Film helper. Twice as many images on one $15 roll of silver and gel. The. Another $40 for process and scan. $6.95 for shipping. Plus the extra lab fee for half frame. Add another $10 bucks. Sistas better start doing it for themselves! Brothers too! I hope it does well!

@Macuhdohnadadoh 12 дней назад

@@coastalartistlivingonislan8395 there’s no difference in processing or scanning with half frame. If you’re scanning at home one by one there’s a difference, because it’s more images to tweak, but a lab is just going to set a “best light” and run it through.

@erichartke4331 11 дней назад

Good thoughtful review. I pre-ordered one for three reasons. First I want the project to succeed, I see this camera as a good travel camera and I was impressed with the image quality I have been seeing.

@MarkMark 13 дней назад

i really like the idea of a modern compact ish film camera. i don't mind 1/2 frame, but i wish it were a bit more feature-rich and rangefinder-like and closer to x100 -- manual exposure controls, side/corner viewfinder.

@marike1100 12 дней назад

Such a beautiful camera. Never shot half frame but I’m used to zone focus from my Minox 35 EL. Hope the FF Pentax is not double the price lol.

@SiggyPony 13 дней назад

Gosh, I really love Pentax, those manual controls 🥰. Sad it doesn't have range finder style split focus or something. I feel I need to get one so that they come out with a 35mm one hahaha

@benjhaisch 13 дней назад

fwiw, I love the "kodak" H35 and this looks like a massive upgrade albeit at 10x the price :)

@thorstenjaspert9394 12 дней назад

May be it is 10x better. Full control about filspeed, focus, build in light metre.

@nerdpill6776 12 дней назад

Cheap Kodak will give similar results and sometimes mistakes and cheap cameras make for better pics. More film like.

@Robstrap 12 дней назад

Hoping this reignites film manufacturers, we need to end the monopoly so prices can go down

@flixbert 13 дней назад

I‘m glad to see Pentax going all in and giving it a nice tactile look & feel. On the first pictures that were on the internet the camera looked kind of cheap and plasticky. The price is steep for being a half frame but at least it looks pretty and (from what I’ve seen in reviews) feels good in the hand. That’s half the battle. Now we just need some more companies to produce new film stocks for more competition and dropping prices sometime in the future 😅

@alvareo92 13 дней назад

Margins for the camera must be pretty narrow, believe me. I don't think we'd get a new full 35-mil camera for less than $800.

@mikestanavech7858 10 дней назад

Steep? Complete scratch build. All engineering, proof of concept, prototypes, and review samples covered for the $500. Doubt Richo is making much money on these.

@VariTimo 12 дней назад

In defense of half frame: I use a Kodak H35 as my backup camera in my backpack with Tri-X loaded for when I shoot color in my main camera. So when I’m out and need B&W or flash or go shopping real quick and don’t wanna bring my Leica. What I like about that is that it takes a long time for it to finish. I just finished roll yesterday that has been in it from August last year to now (June 2024). And I really love the idea of having almost a year go by in increments in one roll. I’d definitely go for a Pentax 17 for this purpose if I had the money to spend. The way it’s now I wanna have two half frame cameras, one with color and one with B&W to complement what I have in my main camera. And two H35n cameras are still cheaper than one 17. But if I had the money I’d sure go for it.

@hulamunki 11 дней назад

Love shooting film!!!❤

@GODSPEEDseven 9 дней назад

When Pentax announced the Film project winter 2022, they talked about the plan. The Pentax 17 is testing waters to attract their younger Asian market who are hungry for analog. They mentionned that if this is something that went well, they want to work on a more advanced model and also an SLR. I'm buying one to be a carry-everywhere next to my K-1. I've grown tired of buying used film bodies that are supposedly great, but full of issues. Repairing ends up costing more than what this would cost brand new.

@gamerfinn3634 12 дней назад

Well done.

@stephenrichard6548 11 дней назад

I think they’re going for the Contax T2 type market. I’d love to see a side-by-side comparison of the shots. These look nice for half frame.

@EvilDaikon 11 дней назад

I see this as a complementary camera - people who primarily shoot on their phones and are looking to get into film - and folks like myself, I have an SLR and rangefinder, but have been looking to add a compact camera to the kit. I could get a Stylus Epic (they are not the cheapest), but will it continue to work 3 months from now? The fact that I can buy a new camera is pretty enticing to me. I also like that it is half frame as it brings something to the table that I don't already have.

@Shephard1978 13 дней назад

Not so sure on the cost but it looks really nice! Better than I thought it was going to.

@Geronimo1104 13 дней назад

happy that Pentax mad a new film camera, but for me the Rollei 35 AF is more interesting.

@anachronismic 13 дней назад

That's the one that looks more aimed at existing film shooters lol

@strippedlist 13 дней назад

I want one

@NickCheng93 9 дней назад

I just ordered one! I’ve wanted a reliable compact film camera that I don’t have to gamble on it breaking after a few rolls that I can carry everywhere with me.

@tonyparatore888 10 дней назад

Looks really nice... But I already use an old Olympus Pen EE3, and I find it just wonderful... I've even printed some shots on 18x24 Ilford paper and they look fine...

@adtfor 12 дней назад

When I heard it's a half-frame I wanted to close the video right away, but decided to stay, and now I think I like this one

@rdbimages 13 дней назад

Hi Matt. Completely off topic, but I know you have published a book on your home town of Chillicothe. Have you read the book 'Blood and Treasure' by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin? It is a fascinating story (as all of their jointly penned history books are) of Daniel Boone and his travel to the American frontier. Chillicothe, Ohio has a prominent part in the book and is mentioned numerous times. Thought you might enjoy it if you have not already. Best wishes, Bob.

@fraudsarentfriends4717 10 дней назад

Half frame is what's appealing about a camera like that. It's great for scrapbooking and compliments a full frame camera.

@davidselby8115 12 дней назад

Bravo Pentax!

@robvilletto3146 10 дней назад

I want one!

@bananaskin7527 8 дней назад

I noted your mention of "your M6". Thank you for your objective views. Thank you to Ricoh Pentax.

@eliwelbourne418 9 дней назад

I think there is a big market for this type of camera - I agree they should make a version that speaks to people that want more manual control, pro features, and some modern features to boot, but with people paying absurd prices for cameras like Contax, and disposables still being a thing this makes sense to have on the market as a film camera in 2024. Also film is expensive, creates plastic waste, chemicals to process it aren't exactly eco friendly etc so I'm not mad at more exposures per roll. It equals less waste so people can have some bokeh grain and shifted colors, lol. (No shade, i love film) Also as AI tools to up-res film scans become more accessible and refined it's also not really a valid argument against half frame resolution. I think Pentax made a reasonable choice in the design.

@forestradio_ 8 дней назад

My Pentax 17 arrived today. I was a little disappointed with the feel of the camera. The plastic somehow doesn't feel as high-quality as it appears in the review videos. 550€ in Germany is a lot of money for a 35mm analog point-and-shoot camera. But I really wanted to have the camera and am now looking forward to the first photos. The camera is fun and it fulfills its purpose as an "always-on camera". I have inserted a Fuji 400 (Made in USA) film. But it will be a while before the 72 frames are full ;-)

@manphoto1972 12 дней назад

With a 1.7 or 1.9 lens ( like some Canon Demi I use) and full manual exposure it could be a better deal for me. But good restart in analogic world for Pentax.

@NildoScoop 9 дней назад

Like the Pentax. I do own the Olympus Pen half frame myself.

@Guairenito 13 дней назад

It is a very cool first attempt, personally, I won’t be buying a scale focusing camera. Pentax, give me the chance to visually see in a viewfinder my manual focusing and I will buy the camera, even if it is half frame.

@dpear3 13 дней назад

Yes. This is huge for me. If they included actual aperture numbers, actual shutter speed numbers, and a light meter, I’d instantly buy one for myself and all my friends (not actually, I’m broke).

@hoorayforpentax3801 6 дней назад

Pentax: The last SLR maker standing (everyone else has rushed to mirrorless), and now the last film camera maker. They could have made this the God camera by giving us full manual shutter and aperture control. I'm conflicted. As a home developer and scanner who doesn't print, half-frame does have its attractions. Hmmm....

@johnkraemer5505 11 дней назад

It’s great that a new film camera has been designed, developed, and manufactured. I wish it was a little more substantial! It’s a start! Hopefully, sales of the camera are robust! So, additional film cameras will be released! 👍🏻

@beelzking 7 дней назад

Imagine if one of the 3 is a brand new medium format bodies, would pay for that

@therealchickentender 10 дней назад

I think the call they made for half-frame is right on the money. It's been said that film is expensive, but more than ... 72exp is perfect for a fresh photog to take just one camera, buy one roll of film for the location and have just enough shot-count freedom to snap at most moments on a long weekend or whatnot they want to remember. Built-in flash makes it so you don't have to worry too much about film speed. The f3.5 makes it super forgiving to focus misjudgements. I think it's right on the money and they deserve for this thing to sell and do well.

@jaihawkins 12 дней назад

Agree with everything you said here mate 👍

@zguy95135 13 дней назад

I miss using film as a diary camera, I rarely use my M2 and sold 99% of my medium format stuff because it got too expensive to run. I have a PenF that I like but its too slow, this would be perfect.

@markolivo4830 11 дней назад

i like his take. i've seen a bunch of reviews/first impressions the past 24hrs and they have been mostly dismissive or indifferent. i love film. i wouldn't buy it for the price but i appreciate its potential place in history.

@EdGripology 13 дней назад

Lotta people in the comments here would be surprised what you can do with scale focus / zone focus, and how much it just gets out of the way. Half-frame is the sticking point for me. It takes me too long to get through 36, let alone 72. I hope this camera isn't make-or-break for Pentax's film camera project because it's gonna be a divisive product, that's for sure! Now, when will they make a new Ricoh GR with rock-solid metal Olympus XA-style film advance wheel?

@jackthehatphoto 12 дней назад

Half frame is such a good idea in 2024. Film is so expensive that this camera may appeal to students and film photographers on a budget.

@REMY.C. 13 дней назад

Please, a modern Super A, I love mine so much. I'd buy.

@danny_liao 12 дней назад

I think this would make a great journal camera. Perfect for instagram. Does anyone know if half frame cameras produce good 4x6 prints? I would pick one up if it could produce nice 4x6 prints.

@lelandfitz1762 13 дней назад

It's hard that Pentax is basing the continuation of this project on the successes of each iteration. If this camera flops, we'll never see a premium point and shoot in full frame :(

@highlander200107 12 дней назад

I am getting one, simply because I want them to produce more film cameras, so we need this one to succeed; half frame is sooooo not my jam, but, light at the end of the tunnel!

@doriangasseling 13 дней назад

Awesome to see a new film camera get produced, and I hope they sell well. Not something for me though, 72 photos sounds daunting and zone focus isn't my favorite. You'd pick up a beautiful Pen F kit for half that if you wanted to shoot half frame properly.

@creativeclectic 13 дней назад

Take you 32 business days to finish a roll of Tmax 100. You'll be saying to yourself "I JUST WANT THIS TO BE OVER ALREADY!" 38 more shots to go!

@sabirkuliev4228 12 дней назад

i think it liberating to have more shots on the same film roll, people often say film photography makes them slow down , but come on now, slow down to 5 rolls per year?

@britneebourne9561 13 дней назад

I think this is a great first step. Price isn’t ideal for me personally, but I think a lot of people will eat this up and be overall interested in shooting double frames. Half frame images do look great on social media since the resolution is already destroyed.