TKO, the designer behind the Pentax 17 film camera, has left his job at Ricoh Imaging. It is unclear what impact this move will have on the future development of the other two planned film cameras. As a reminder, Ricoh initially planned to release three different Pentax film cameras: First, they will develop a compact […]
The Pentax 17 fixed-focal length compact film camera won the 2025 iF DESIGN AWARD (now in stock: Adorama | B&H | Amazon DE | Erhardt | Koch | Amazon DE | WEX):
The Pentax 17 film camera won the 2025 German Design Award – see the press release at the bottom of this post. In the US, the Pentax 17 film camera now includes $50 worth of color and B&W film: The Pentax 17 is also discounted in Europe (€50/£50 off): Amazon DE | Erhardt | Koch | WEX.
The latest Pentax/Ricoh deals can be found here: The Pentax 17 film camera now includes $50 worth of color and B&W film:
The Pushing Film YouTube channel published an interview with Pentax management:
Pentax 17 film camera pros and cons by Bobby Tonelli:
The new Pentax 17 film camera is currently in stock for the first time at B&H Photo: The Pentax 17 has been in stock in Europe for a while: Amazon DE | Erhardt | Koch | WEX. Pentax film cameras for sale on Amazon
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