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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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Is this the next upcoming Pentax film camera: Pentax ESPIO 140?

By admin | Published: December 7, 2025

I received this press announcement for what appears to be a new Pentax ESPIO 140 compact film camera: While I am not sure about the authenticity of the above press release (old date?), I would like to remind you that the original Ricoh plan from 2022 for Pentax film cameras included three different models:

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Pentax 17 film camera’s designer leaves Ricoh

By admin | Published: March 26, 2025

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 […]

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Get this a $7 magnetic film canister with built-in LED light for your Pentax 17 camera

By admin | Published: August 8, 2024

  This new $7 TTArtisan magnetic film canister with built-in LED light will be a perfect match for your Pentax 17 camera. Here are the details: Buy now: Amazon US | Amazon CA | TTArtisan (international shipping) – available as a single piece or a 10-pack Classic 135 film appearance Magnetic cold shoe mount for quick and easy  camera attachment 3 […]

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The new Pentax 17 film camera is now in stock at B&H Photo

By admin | Published: August 6, 2024

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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Ricoh Japan issued a second temporary order suspension for the new Pentax 17 film camera

By admin | Published: August 3, 2024

Ricoh Japan issued another temporary order suspension for the new Pentax 17 film camera due to more orders than expected. Pre-orders are still open in the US, and the camera is already in stock in Europe: US (pre-order): Adorama | B&H Photo | Paul’s Europe (in stock) Amazon DE | Erhardt | Koch | Amazon DE | WEX Full text of […]

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Pentax 17 film camera teardown video

By admin | Published: August 1, 2024

Pentax 17 film camera teardown video – a look inside the new film camera from Pentax (check pricing and availability at Adorama, B&H,  Paul’s, Erhardt, Koch, Amazon DE, WEX): This is a long video, so here are  the chapter listings below:

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