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The Pentax 17 compact film camera wins two further major design awards

Perhaps there's a future in film after all!

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Pentax WG-8 review: a real Captain Scarlet of a compact camera, even though it only comes in green or black

The Pentax WG-8 is pretty much indestructible, being waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, crushproof, freezeproof and all-round adventure-proof. It’s certainly one tough cookie

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The Pentax 17 wasn’t the camera that I wanted, but it was the camera that I needed

The Pentax 17 doesn't have manual exposure, but it does have an easy launching point into film photography

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Has Pentax hit pause on film cameras? Designer of Pentax 17 retires, Ricoh takes stock of future analog projects

Pentax elects not to advance the Pentax Film Project for the time being, but TKO’s departure doesn’t rule out future analog releases

Digital Camera World

I swapped digital cameras for film photography for 2 weeks and the Pentax 17 blew me away — here's why

The Pentax 17 is a beautiful half-frame film camera that takes equally beautiful shots, and this modern camera is a great, hopeful sign for the future of film.

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Ricoh GXR – the whacky mirrorless camera with its interchangeble sensor/lens modules

Is it worth buying an older, used digital camera? It’s a question I get asked a lot and I've always erred on the side of ‘no’, but there are exceptions and Ricoh’s unusual take on a mirrorless system from 2009 can still work today.

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I love the Nikon Zf – so I really hope rumors of Canon joining the retro camera revolution are true

Is Canon’s hugely popular 35mm AE-1 (and AE-1 Program) ready for a digital reprise as an RF mount mirrorless camera?

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The Pentax 17 film camera is a mishmash of old and new – but that risk has paid off with this award

The Pentax 17 is among the list of 2025 iF Design Award winners

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The Pentax K3 III Monochrome is a camera that just makes sense for photographers like me

Want black and white at a click of a button? The Pentax K3 Mark III Monochrome just makes sense

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Could Pentax announce a new DSLR this year?

Rumors suggest Pentax may unveil a bold new DSLR in 2025!

Digital Camera World

Thinking of Buying a Telescope? Here's Our Advice

In some cases, binoculars are a better bet.

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Pentax WG-90 review: the compact camera you can take ANYWHERE

Not all compact cameras are created equal. The Pentax WG-90 goes placesthat others can't –in the water, sand, mud, freezing cold and desert heat!

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Pentax K-3 Mark III officially discontinued – but you can still get one if you're quick

What is probably the last fully fledged (and full color) Pentax DSLR has rolled off the production line. It didn't have a good innings…

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I shoot in black and white. Do I need a monochrome camera?

Does a black-and-white photographer really need a monochrome camera?

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What is a half-frame camera? Why this unique film camera format is making a comeback in the digital age

Half-frame cameras are making a comeback as a more economical way to shoot real film

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2025 could be a make or break year for film photography. Will the film trend fizzle or sizzle?

Retro trends have brought film photography back to life, but is it just a short-lived trend or something more?

TechRadar

My 7 favorite camera moments in 2024 – from innovative in-camera AI editing to film making a comeback

From the Canon EOS R5 Mark II with its superb features, to Pentax reentering the film photography space, 2024 has served up some real treats.

Digital Camera World

The DSLR in your cupboard: from gathering dust to an income stream

The DSLR in your cupboard can be the start of an inspiring personal journey to (re)discover your creativity – and capitalize on it!

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My favorite camera of the year wasn’t the superb Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Fujifilm X100VI, but this surprising retro compact

This year I was charmed by a a half-frame compact film camera, the Pentax 17.

Digital Camera World

Pentax K-3 III Monochrome review: not a black and white purchase

Now you don't have to buy a Leica to get a monochrome sensor. But what’s the point, and how well does it work?

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Pentax honored for making film photography fashionable again by scooping a German Design Award

The Pentax 17 has just been awarded winner status in the German Design Awards 2025 for 'excellent product design'

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Lomography joins half-frame bandwagon with the cute, cheap Lomourette

The Lomourette sits on the more affordable end of a growing number of modern half-frame cameras

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Pentax 17 gets big Black Friday bonus with 3x FREE films!

Adorama is offering the Pentax 17 with 3 rolls of color film

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Pentax 17 big Black Friday discount with FREE films and £50 off is still available

Park Cameras is offering the Pentax 17 with 2 rolls of film for FREE & £50 off!

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Will Pentax make another film camera? "It is still too early to say"

"It started off very promising… but it is still too early to say" Pentax says of its film camera, following decline in sales

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