Anyone else order a Pentax 17?

[Paul Taylor]

Now that the reviews are out - and seems to be interesting, did anyone else order one?

I preordered mine today - I am not particularly interested in half frame 35mm, but I figured if it sells well maybe we will see more new film cameras. It looks like a good every day carry kinda camera, and at least with 72 shots per roll of 35 I won't need to carry an extra roll of film lol.

 

[Brian Moore]

I preordered mine today

Good for you!

I figured if it sells well maybe we will see more new film cameras.

I hope so.

Half-frame is a format that has never appealed to me and for that reason alone the Pentax 17 isn't on my short list for future camera purchases. I applaud Pentax (or should I say Ricoh...?) for putting the effort into making a new film camera, though. I'll be interested to know how you like it once you've shot a roll or two. I think it's basically a point and shoot so should be fun for snapshots around town and such.

 

[Paul Taylor]

Thats what I think it's main use case will be for me - just an "out and about" fast/easy snapshop camera. Kinda a "spray and pray" style shooting.

 

[Gary R. Smith]

I'll be interested to know how you like it once you've shot a roll or two.

But shooting two rolls means 144 exposures... I get anxious with a roll of 36 so I'm only shooting 24 (in 35) or 10 or 12 on 120. Allows me to remember what's on the beginning of the roll...

 

[Pete Askew]

Interesting. Not for me, but nice to see a new film camera on the market.

 

[Stevenson Gawen]

I would if I had 500 quid to spare ... Not that I don't think it's worth it but just I'm not shooting film at present and am a little tight on funds. I have a job now so maybe down the line a bit...

But I think Pentax did well.

P.S. did anyone see this ad from the Australian Pentax distributor? Spot the mistake... I commented on it and they changed it

 

[Paul Taylor]

I got shipping notification for mine, it is on the way! Should be here Wednesday. I don't need another camera as I have way to many - but I am excited for this one.

Pentax released a press statement a couple days ago saying they are basically sold out, and they had so many preorders / orders that they may not be able to fill them all. This is a good thing, as they have said if this one was a success they will venture out into making several different film cameras.

Now just to wait for the Rollei (Mint) 35af that is due out at the end of the year.

 

[Paul Taylor]

It arrived today - so now to see if I can blast through 72ish frames today so I can develop tonight and see what it looks like! First impressions are quite good.

 

[Brian Moore]

What film?

 

[Paul Taylor]

I just threw a cheap roll of Fuji200 in it for testing.

 

[Paul Taylor]

Size comparison (and a bit of showing off, lol....)

 

[Gary R. Smith]

So, have you even shot half the roll yet?
What's that Toyo in the right rear?

 

[Paul Taylor]

So, have you even shot half the roll yet?
What's that Toyo in the right rear?

I am 58 shots in, will finish the roll when I get to lunch. The technique I am using is "reckless abandon."

That is a Toyo45G 4x5.

 

[Paul Taylor]

Great video on the lil' Pentax :

 

[Paul Taylor]

Here are a few from the first roll. These were "test shots" so not much effort was put into making them "good" - just seeing what the camera was like. I scanned these with my home-made rig using a Lumix G9 w/ Olympus 30mm Macro and converted them with Negative Lab Pro's standard profile (no adjustments or edits other than crop.) Overall I am quite happy with how the pics turned out.

"Food Mode"

"Macro Mode" with flash

 

[Gary R. Smith]

Looks like it'll be a fun addition. BTW - what's with the bag full of tiny, colorful penises?

 

[Paul Taylor]

Looks like it'll be a fun addition. BTW - what's with the bag full of tiny, colorful penises?

Lol, I actually have a small cottage industry of 3d resin printing/selling them. That was an order for 1700 of them. Lol.

 

[Beth Carter]

Lol, I actually have a small cottage industry of 3d resin printing/selling them. That was an order for 1700 of them. Lol.

so you're the guy. thanks for my order!