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Shooting Weddings with the Pentax 17 | 35mm Film Photography Camera Review

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Comprehensive Pentax 17 Review | a Terrific Film Camera for Wedding Photographers In this video, I take an in-depth look at the Pentax 17, the first newly released film camera in over two decades. If you are a wedding photographer interested in adding film photography to your work, the Pentax 17 could be an exciting and powerful tool. In this video, I cover: Pentax 17 Specs and Features: A hands-on breakdown of the lens, controls, and technical specs, along with my first impressions. I also share insights into how this camera fits into a wedding workflow. Creative Shooting with the 17mm Wide-Angle Lens: See how a wide-angle perspective opens up new creative opportunities for capturing wedding details, candid moments, and portraits. I'll show sample images from real wedding shoots. If you are exploring film cameras for weddings, want to learn about wide-angle photography, or are curious about new 35mm film camera releases, this video is for you. Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more content on film photography, wedding photography tips, and gear reviews. Let me know in the comments if you have experience using a wide-angle lens at weddings — I would love to hear your thoughts. Helpful links: Pentax 17 link: https://bhpho.to/4ivu42o TMAX 400: https://bhpho.to/3P6I1a0 Kodak E100: https://bhpho.to/4c6H4ZZ Kodak Gold: https://bhpho.to/4iDbCFe Kodak Portra 800: https://bhpho.to/41TGsU1 View a more complete blog post with images here: https://www.teribphotography.com/2025/03/27/pentax-17-camera-wedding-photography/ My instagram @teribocko @teribphotography

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Today I’m talking about the Pentax 17—aka the first newly released film camera from Pentax in 17 years—and why I’ve actually been enjoying it as a wedding companion camera. I’ve been shooting it since “November-ish,” and you’re going to see a lot of real wedding photos because that’s what I primarily shoot: engagements, portraits, details, flash stuff, and all the little in-between moments. I break down the feel and controls, why I mostly keep it on Auto (seriously, it’s amazing), and how the half-frame format gives you 72 exposures on a 36-exp roll—which is both thrilling and a little dangerous for overshooting. I also talk through the practical stuff: it needs a battery to function (learned that the hard way), the blinking light system that tells you when you’re doing something wrong, and how naturally it flips between portrait/landscape orientation. The 25mm lens (37mm equivalent) surprised me with sharpness, and I show how that wide perspective can be really fun for wedding storytelling. Finally, I’m honest about the downsides: it can feel dinky/toy-like, I didn’t always compose as thoughtfully, and I wouldn’t trust it for “prized moments.” But for candids, guest shots, and weird/fun film stocks (plus black and white on a wedding day), the mighty and meek Pentax 17 has earned a spot in my bag.

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