Ricoh introduced the Pentax 17, a compact, half-frame movie digital camera with a set, manual-focus prime lens.
The Pentax 17 has a 25mm F3.5 (37mm equal) lens, and derives its title from the horizontal width of the 17 x 25mm frames it captures.
The corporate says that the vertical format that the digital camera captures is much like the side ratio of photographs taken by smartphones.
The 17 has a guide focus lens that may be set to certainly one of six preset distances, from 0.25m to infinity, indicated by icons above the lens. It’s made from magnesium alloy and makes use of a CR2 lithium battery to energy the flash, gentle meter and viewfinder.
Curiously, Ricoh says the lens relies on the design of the 1994 Pentax Espio Mini. It is a very primary lens, consisting of three components in three teams. The digital camera options selectable shutter speeds from 1/350 sec to 4 sec, and presents a Bulb mode suitable with the optionally available CS-205 cable change.
The digital camera additionally has seven taking pictures modes to accommodate totally different functions and situations.
The corporate says it is concentrating on a youthful viewers who benefit from the expertise of movie pictures and can respect the fee financial savings of taking pictures two exposures on every 36 x 24mm body.
“We hope to introduce a brand new era to the world of movie pictures with the Pentax 17,” mentioned Ken Curry, president, Ricoh Imaging Americas.
“It is a perfect mannequin not just for movie digital camera fanatics who’ve loved movie pictures for years, but in addition for photographers who’re desperate to expertise movie pictures for the primary time.”
Native availability or pricing has not been confirmed, however the 17 can be accessible from late June within the US at a price of $499.95 (AU$756).
