September 17, 2024

Pentax 17 review: An easy entry into real film photography

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Pentax 17 review: An easy entry into real film photography

 

Despite predictions of digital technology spelling doom for analog cameras, film photography has never fully fizzled out. But as the younger generation buys old school digital point-and-shoots to stay in the moment and off their smartphone (even with their high-quality cameras), film could very well be the next step in an increasing craving for authenticity and retro technology. The Pentax 17 is the brand’s first new film camera in over 20 years , a conglomeration of vintage and modern designed to pique the interest of new film photographers.