Pentax 17 - Hands-on Preview of a NEW 35mm Film Camera
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 มิ.ย. 2024
- Dave & Christopher previewed the new 35mm half-frame Pentax 17 camera. camera. The PENTAX 17 is a half-frame camera, capturing two 17mm x 24mm pictures within in a single 35mm- format (36mm x 24mm) film frame. It produces vertical-format pictures, with similar ratios to those captured by smartphones.
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Woooow, just awessssome.
.really happy to see the Film cameras are coming back....🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
It's pretty great! We have so many customers who enjoy film because it brings back memories of the past and some who are experiencing the magic of it for the first time. We love it!
Ok need to sell a couple of digital cameras to buy this one. We need to support this if you want new film cameras to come out!
Exactly-fortunately it looks like the first production run might be sold out so lots of people feel like we do. Hopefully this means they are more likely to take a flyer on a med format (645 or dare I hope a 6x9)!
The frame size on the film is similar to cinema's 2-perf area, meaning on decent film you're getting 4K equivalent images.
I'd expect we'll see a range of screw-on lenses to make it wider or tele. The AU$899 RRP is already being discounted to AU$849. It's going to stay pretty niche, and the body style would make for an excellent mirrorless chassis, or a new shallow rangefinder-K mount, that an adapter could use for K-mount lenses.
That looks like great little film camera. Very tempted to give it a try!
Excellent video 😊!
When I had a fixed-lens, folding Fujifilm 645 it had a vertical/portrait orientation, and yeah, it did take some getting used to and as I tend to shoot mostly in the horizontal/landscape mode, it was, frankly, a bit of a pain to always have to hold the camera "sideways." However...with this camera Pentax has recognized not only that folks want to shoot film, but that film is EXPENSIVE to purchase, process (unless you're doing it at home) and then laborious to scan, unless of course you want to make prints. So doubling the number of exposures on 35mm film is brilliant. 72 images divided by the cost of film + processing ain't so painful. Maybe I'll get one...
I still shoot with my Fujifilm GS645S (same portrait orientation) it's a fantastic camera. Personally I like having just 15 shots per roll, the thought of having to blast off 72 exposures gives me anxiety. To say nothing of all the post-processing work.
Damn guys this is so well done! ❤
Thanks, Graeme! The guys did an awesome job. It's nice to see a comment here from you. :)
Some refreshing design choices were made that will make it a different experience from shooting an SLR 35mm film camera. I’ve ordered one from my local camera store here in Australia and they included 10 rolls of processing and scanning in the Price. They said I was the 11th order in the first 2 days for their store .
The vertical format comes with half frame of course, but besides being familiar for young digital natives, it changes up the way experienced photographers normally see through the viewfinder and anything that brings a different approach to composition is good for your photography.
I also like the storytelling that can come from diptych prints and scans. For 35mm film I normally shoot with an old Leica rangefinder or 70s manual MX SLR But this will be quite different and I look forward to that.
The whole camera is about user experience. Tactile and requires some control input but in such a light way that inexperienced film photographers can hardly get it wrong.. zone focus rather than auto focus or manual focus is a perfect example. 36-37mm full frame AOV equivalent is sensible. All around this is a super smart design. I can’t wait to use it.
Well done Pentax! It looks great. Many thanks for an excellent review.
Thanks for watching!
Really cool camera. I hope it’s a hit and I hope they make an ILC version.
A new 35mm camera?! It shoots half frame? Damn.
Nice!
I have a Minolta XD11 with motor drive, a Canon FTb, a Nikon FE and a Voigtländer VITO BL (really!). I wish I still had the Canon T90!! Should I get the new Pentax or am I all set? The vertical view looks to me like: if we can't train them to do it right, let's join them!
It looks like they took inspiration from the Canon Demi, which is great source material. Pentax gets full points for this one even if it flops.
My Pentax MX is not a disposable still going today 😮 so Pentax quality great news
Do you know how much a K1000 cost when it was launched? $1000 adjusted to inflation. This is half the price.
I grew up on film and the only thing holding me back (I still have my old film cameras) is the cost of processing.
It has a 25mm lens, which has the same angle of view as a 37mm lens on full frame.
Incredibly excited about this camera! Already preordered it from a shop here in the States!
It’s a 37.5mm elqvialent lens.
why did you guys test this with such a crunch film stock? would love to see this with portra
Hi there, does this camera need batteries?
Yes
I will buy one. Thank you for the review.
This camera is similar to an ink jet printer, relatively affordable for the hardware but insanely expensive on the running costs
Pentax doesn't even make film. You can put whatever brand of cartridg you want in it. Like very cheap Fomapan or Kentmere.
Dang, was super excited following the Pentax film build up. Pretty bummed it’s a half frame. Hopefully they release a 35mm version soon.
funny how you didn't mention how half-frame literally halves the amount of film you have to buy for the same number of shots... ya know cost of living and everything...
You're right, it absolutely provides better film value. It's going to be a great option for people starting out with film.
Besides Olympus, Pentax has the best camera designs.
😂😂😂😂😂😂 sure
@@shaolin95 Glad to see you agree!
OMG! I just trashed this camera in my review. It does not compare to the 1988 made yashica samurai X4.0 half frame 35mm SLR point & Shoot! More bang for your buck! So glad new film cams are being made but that's my 2 cents. Maybe I'm just jealous because I had to use a jpeg copy of the camera for my review. Watching your actually handle one is giving me so much G.A.S. that I have to call 1800-NO-TOOTS for relief from this uncontrollable gas. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this miracle of analog hope in the dark digital ages we find ourselves in. Good Luck and God Speed #reeldawgies ! Subbed =)
If that’s the same yoshica I’m thinking of, that was an awesome camera but I don’t think there’s much similarity outside of the half frame format.
@@robblincoln2152 yeah its a bit of a stretch for comparison but i just felt the value proposition is pretty good next to the pentax
@@nicklopro it’s all good! That yoshica was wild!
With film, 90% of value and performance of the camera, comes from the lens. Not much else matters.
It's a good thing that it's an excellent sharp little lens. We were impressed with it.
$500?
72 shots leads to take more shots almost like a cell phone.
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What? Welcome to the Twilight Zone!
It would be great if it cost $100 instead of $500. Olympus Pen for 100 or or 2 sounds like a better idea to me.
Why are folks so enamored with a film winder? Silly “new feature” in all the ads.
Cause it feels so satisfying.
That should sell by the bin 🗑️ load.
500 bucks no thanks
Abril fools in june?? XD
Please listen to yourselves.. How do the current generation 'rediscover film photography for the first time'? They discover it for the first time. You cannot rediscover something you've yet to discover! And why buy this rather than a vintage half frame from the past with superior features for a fraction of the price? Lastly if you scan film rather than print your pictures you have just created a digital image so why use film in the first place? You're now an extra generation away from the original image?
"Why buy this rather than a vintage half frame camera"
Because they are increasingly scarce, and expensive, and in a state of disrepair?
Because you won't be able to buy reliable used cameras forever?
Because they were made with the sensibilities of photography from their era, rather than today?
Because, for all the above reasons, you think it's a great idea to support the development and creation of new cameras?
Because you're sick and fucking tired of the conversation of cameras revolve solely around numbers instead of what is fun and interesting?
@@MeanderBot and because many of the Vintage Camera Lenses lack the best multicoating techniques of modern glass, and are therefore inferior.