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The Pentax 17 is low-stakes analog photography fun that doesn’t feel like a toy


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Pricey compared to cheap toy cameras or older used models No full-manual controls LED warning lights can get confusing and a little disorienting in dark settings The Pentax 17 operates a lot like most analog cameras before it, with a manual advance lever, film rewind crank, and a simple yet bright viewfinder with frame lines for an approximation of your composition. But the Pentax 17 is most engaging, and yields the best results, when you take some control — selecting your focus range on the lens and choosing a preset exposure mode.

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