# Is the New Pentax 17 Half-Frame Film Camera Worth $500?

> Driven by the ongoing rise of interest in film photography, in Summer 2024 camera manufacturer Ricoh launched the Pentax 17, its first new film camera in nearly two decades.

- **Source:** [Fieldmag](https://www.fieldmag.com/articles/ricoh-pentax-17-half-frame-film-camera-review?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a38dfbf20206aaddaa993be)
- **Published:** 2026-06-22
- **Category:** Cameras
- **Tags:** #cameras #nikon #film #pentax #frame #half #worth #adjustable
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