The new Pentax 17 is a compact film camera that ties classic photography charm with modern magic. Every feature is brought forward with an intention to provide a one-of-a-kind shooting performance, both for beginners and expert photographers.In addition to the distinctive image quality created only by a film camera, the design of the Pentax 17 incorporates manual operations unique to film photography - a selectable zone-focus system, manual film winding, manual film advance lever, and exposure compensation and Iso sensitivity adjustments, each With their own dials. It has a retro-inspired design, with the top and bottom covers made of a solid but lightweight magnesium alloy to optimize the camera body's rigidity.Double the Shots with Half-Frame FormatThe Pentax 17 gives two 17mm x 24mm pictures within a single 35mmformat (36mm x 24mm) film frame, thanks to it being a half-frame camera. This gives users double the photo count per roll with vertical images akin to smartphone photos.