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PENTAX 17 Film Camera Review

The PENTAX 17 is a 2024 compact film camera featuring vertical half-frame shooting, a fixed 25mm f/3.5 lens with zone focusing and is the first release from Pentax's Film Project. John Riley reviews this modern day take on film photography and provides sample photos along with his verdict.

Posted 18/01/2025 - Reviews

Battle of the 43mm Lenses - Leica vs Pentax

John Riley compares the Leica Q3's 43mm lens with the SMC Pentax-FA 43mm f/1.9, both lenses designed to match the same view as the human eye. John provides test charts for both lenses, sample photos and his verdict.

Posted 09/03/2025 - Articles

Pentax FA Series Lenses

Continuing our journey exploring the various series from Pentax, John Riley reaches the FA & FA J Series of lenses. John looks into the history of these full-frame offerings of which include some still in production to this day, along with a few other models that have been modernised.

Posted 18/12/2024 - Articles

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Wireless remote control compatible with Pentax K3.3

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April Goths

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Totnes on Wednesday.

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Comparison of the K5iis and the K3 Mkiii - your views please

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5 Reasons to choose Pentax in 2025
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