This is the Pentax 17 film camera

By admin | Published: June 17, 2024


Here is the Pentax 17 camera:

The official announcement is today at 4 pm.

Update – the camera leaked online already:

Pentax 17 film camera listed online, available for pre-order

Thanks Mistral!

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Rioch registered the “17” trademark for the upcoming Pentax film camera

By admin | Published: June 17, 2024


I already reported that the new Pentax film camera will be called “Pentax 17” (Pentax 17 half-frame film camera with 25mm f/3.5 lens) and will be officially announced on Monday, June 17 (watch the live event here). We now also have the Ricoh’s “17” trademark registration from Japan:

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Pentax books

By admin | Published: June 15, 2024


Here are some of the Pentax books currently available for sale on Amazon:


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Additional information on the upcoming Pentax film camera

By admin | Published: June 15, 2024


Additional information on the upcoming Pentax 17 half-frame film camera with a 25mm f/3.5 lens based on this YouTube video:

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The Pentax 17 half-frame film camera with 25mm f/3.5 lens will be officially announced next week (June 18th)

By admin | Published: June 13, 2024


Rioch already officially reported that a new update on the Pentax film camera project will be released on June 18th.

I actually think the Pentax 17 half-frame film camera with 25mm f/3.5 lens will be officially announced on that date.

Several stores have already scheduled events for June 18th:

Pentax Film Camera Project Livestream

Join B&H and Pentax for an exciting discussion about the future of film in today’s world. Film photography has seen an incredible resurgence in recent years and Pentax has a long history in creating film cameras—they even initiated the Film Camera Project to develop a new film camera!

B&H’s own Nick Brigadier will be joined by Ken Curry, the President of Ricoh Imaging Americas, and Dan Savoie, Technical Solutions Manager at Ricoh Imaging Americas, for a lively conversation about all things film photography. Be sure to tune in and join the conversation to get your questions answered by one of these experts.

Want to go hands-on with some film gear? Stop by the B&H SuperStore the next day, Tuesday, June 18, 2024, from 11AM – 5PM for an experience with film experts and equipment. You’ll find our team on the first floor in front of checkout. If you are feeling lucky, you can join in on a raffle to win an exciting prize.

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Pentax digest #86

By admin | Published: June 12, 2024


→ The new Luminar mobile app for iPhone is now available for download. You can get 20% off with code MOBILE20.


→ AstrHori announced a new and improved XH-2 light meter with more accurate photometry, a more sensitive sensor, and a new design (the old version is sold out). The AstrHori XH-2 is currently in stock at Pergear and should soon be available also at Amazon Store and the official AstrHori website. Additional information is available here.


→ The WANDRD camera bags summer sale is going on right now – you can save 40% on the Yuma Tan and Sedona Orange models, 20% on all other PRVKE colorways, and 20% on all ROGUE Sling colors and sizes.


→ The Ricoh Autohalf SE half-frame film camera from 1967 (Pronews).

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The new Pentax WG-1000 and WG-8 all-weather cameras are now available for pre-order in the US

By admin | Published: June 10, 2024


The new Pentax WG-1000 and WG-8 all-weather cameras are now available for pre-order in the US:

Pentax WG-8 pre-orders:

Pentax WG-100 pre-orders:

Sample videos taken with the new Pentax WG-8 all-weather camera


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