Over the years, Ricoh Imaging has consistently delivered exceptional film cameras, and the Pentax 17 Half Frame Compact Film Camera in Dark Silver is no exception. This innovative half-frame camera captures two 17mm x 24mm images within a single 35mm format (36mm x 24mm) film frame, offering vertical-format pictures similar to those taken by smartphones. The Pentax 17 seamlessly merges traditional film camera operations with contemporary design elements, making it a standout choice for photography enthusiasts.The camera boasts a selectable zone focus system, manual film winding, and a manual film advance lever, each equipped with dedicated dials for exposure compensation and Iso sensitivity adjustments. Its retro-inspired design is complemented by top and bottom covers crafted from a robust yet lightweight magnesium alloy, enhancing the camera's durability and rigidity.At the heart of the Pentax 17 is a newly developed 25mm F3.5 lens, equivalent to a 37mm lens in the 35mm format.