Category Archives: Pentax film camera

B&H is now selling refurbished Pentax K1000, KM, and KX SLR film cameras with 50mm lenses

By admin | Published: August 25, 2026

B&H is currently selling refurbished Pentax K1000, KM, and KX SLR film cameras with 50mm (f/1.7 or f/2) lenses. The prices vary from $299 to $419: Here are all available combos (some of the models are already sold out):

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Leatherettes for Ricoh vintage film cameras

By admin | Published: May 30, 2026

PPPcameras now offers leatherette options for vintage Ricoh film cameras: Ricoh 500G leatherette Ricoh GR1 + GR1s leatherette PPP Cameras is based in the UK, and they offer repair, repainting, customization, and accessories for Pentax and Ricoh cameras (additional information): PPP shop PPP repaints PPP film lab Book a repair Sell or trade PPP Cameras […]

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“I’m Back Roll” offers APS-C digital back sensor for Pentax film cameras

By admin | Published: April 13, 2026

“I’m back” is back with a new “I’m Back Roll” digital camera back, equipped with a 26MP APS-C Sony IMX571 sensor, that is compatible with Pentax film cameras: The project is now live on Kickstarter, with over $550k raised by 950+ backers. Here is the “I’m Back Roll” product fact sheet and additional information:

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New low price: Pentax 17 & Spotmatic SP film 1:1 wooden replica cameras are now only $39 (limited quantities available)

By admin | Published: February 23, 2026

The Pentax 17 and Pentax Spotmatic SP film 1:1 wooden replica cameras are now only $39 (limited quantities available): Pentax 17 35mm half-frame film camera (available also on eBay) Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP SLR film camera (available also on eBay) Additional pictures: Pentax 17 35mm half-frame film camera Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP SLR film camera Please […]

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The Pentax 17 camera is on Time’s Best Inventions list for 2025

By admin | Published: February 16, 2026

The Pentax 17 camera earned a place on the 2025 Time’s Best Inventions list for reviving film with a clever modern twist. Judges pointed out its role in bringing analog photography back into mainstream conversation, offering a tactile, creative, and refreshingly slow alternative to digital overload. In 2025, film stays relevant. The Pentax 17 camera […]

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Still available: 50% off the Pentax 17 & Pentax Spotmatic SP film 1:1 wooden replica cameras

By admin | Published: December 9, 2025

The Pentax 17 and Pentax Spotmatic SP film 1:1 wooden replica cameras are now 50% off for Black Friday: Pentax 17 35mm half-frame film camera Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP SLR film camera Additional pictures: Pentax 17 35mm half-frame film camera: Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP SLR film camera: Please note that each wooden Pentax camera model […]

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