The new Pentax 17

excalibur2 said:
...anyway she continued to use it just set for only point a shoot and ignored all the other controls/setups that you could use . :rolleyes:
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I do that with all my digital cameras.

Having a digital camera and setting it manually seems to me to be rather like having a dog and barking yourself... ;)
 
Looks lovely - but £500

try one of these for £50+ or a Pentax MV or ME for the same

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Had a quick run out with mine today. Didn't finish the film even though I took about 60 shots !

It doesn't feel as cheap as the compact digitals I've had at various price points. It's not premium. It's sort of mid range. Mostly decent with the odd thing you wonder why they did it a bit weirdly. Battery compartment looks a bit like a random add on but it's ok. Actual body and functions are just the right size for me to use.

Shutter is very quiet. It's certainly a big contrast to some of the SLRS I've had that make a loud KER THUNK each time.

I used the macro mode a lot so it will be interesting to see how everything turns out. Used the P mode exclusively as the Auto mode picks a hyperfocal point not the point you choose necessarily.

£500 is a bit spicey price wise but most things seem to be these days.
 
I'm beginning to wonder if I should examine some of my half frame negatives for quality to see if this could be a camera for me to use... Thanks to all for the reports so far. I'll be very interested in your results Suz.
 
In one small way half frame is the misers version of 645 MF…

I was also going to get them scanned at the top resolution so they were the same as the my usual 35mm in pixel size. Not sure whether that will end up more grainy or not.
 
Yes. Tell us how you get on with that, if you do it.
 
srichards said:
In one small way half frame is the misers version of 645 MF…
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Oddly enough, I was thinking that if I can get along with my ETRS (and I do) perhaps another miniature format wouldn't be too bad...
 
BillN_33 said:
Looks lovely - but £500

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I doubt many people are going to buy this because of its price. Only the really hard core film aficionados who got a lot of cash to spare.

Once it gets to the used market it will probably make more sense.
 
ashishtamhane said:
I doubt many people are going to buy this because of its price. Only the really hard core film aficionados who got a lot of cash to spare.

Once it gets to the used market it will probably make more sense.
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I mean't £500 for the new Pentax 17- a MV1 in good condition can be picked up for under £50 - it's small, (a great size!) - lightweight, simple and easy to use plus interchangeable lenses are also cheap
 
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BillN_33 said:
I mean't £500 for the new Pentax 17- a MV1 in good condition can be picked up for under £50 - it's small, (a great size!) - lightweight, simple and easy to use plus interchangeable lenses are also cheap
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Yeah. I would rather get a Nikon F5 and still save some cash. Agreed it’s not with warranty but it could still be serviced with a local shop.
 
I know I want one.

I know I don't need one.
Yes, I have a lot of other film cameras but I still like the look of this one.



They are selling well with some retailers charging a little over the SRP. The lowest UK price I have found was £450 but that was a sort term promo price at a show.


Maybe sales will slow after the novelty wears off. Then of course Christmas is coming!



The unscrupulous part of me is tempted to buy one from a large general goods mail order company, shoot a film, do a review and return it for a refund 30 days later. This has two issues however.
It's not how I choose to do things.
I know I'd end up keeping it anyway.

I have a sneaking feeling there will be a number of used ones for sale around December as people used to digital speed and convenience find waiting to shoot 48 or 72 comparatively expensive photos decide it was fun while it lasted but it's not for them.
Then I'll buy one!
 
I think Pentax want to sell them more cheaply after they’ve sold the first lot. I’d expect prices to fall.

How much was the Lomo LCA when it was new?
 
Results are back. Lost 6 due to opening the back as it felt like the film had rewound but hadn't. Most other losses were focus errors. It's got more settings so it's more easy to get it wrong in the shorter focal lengths.

Bit of grain on a couple of indoor shots in lower light. Not sure whether those were the flash ones and I should have used the slow sync option.

Got a UV filter coming so it'll be interesting to compare if that makes any difference at all.

Indoor:

Great British Car journey by Suzy Richards, on Flickr

Outdoor:

Ness Gardens 2024 by Suzy Richards, on Flickr

Ness Gardens 2024 by Suzy Richards, on Flickr
 
srichards said:
Results are back. Lost 6 due to opening the back as it felt like the film had rewound but hadn't. Most other losses were focus errors. It's got more settings so it's more easy to get it wrong in the shorter focal lengths.

Bit of grain on a couple of indoor shots in lower light. Not sure whether those were the flash ones and I should have used the slow sync option.

Got a UV filter coming so it'll be interesting to compare if that makes any difference at all.

Indoor:

Great British Car journey by Suzy Richards, on Flickr

Outdoor:

Ness Gardens 2024 by Suzy Richards, on Flickr

Ness Gardens 2024 by Suzy Richards, on Flickr
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Those look pretty impressive to me.
 
Interestingly I've been looking at the distance settings and there are gaps at closer distances which are uncatered for and it's only 1 metre and beyond that's completely covered.

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Interestingly I've been looking at the distance settings and there are gaps at closer distances which are uncatered for and it's only 1 metre and beyond that's completely covered.

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I wonder if it's not due to the nature of the lens? Typically older cameras of that style often struggled with getting close. I think. :D
 
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