Ysarex
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That Pentax 17 is DOA in the photo market. I don't know about the fashion accessories market, but it certainly wasn't designed for photographers.A fairly objective review from Petapixel didn't shy away from discussing the camera's quirks and shortcomings. The design seems to combine some odd and confusing settings controlling zone focus
options and program modes. Then there's the semi-wonky VF whose frame lines fade or vanish depending on lighting. I do still see mid-market Nikon and Canon bodies from their last generation of film cameras--many in nice shape--often with a 50mm--for under $100. Any of those would run rings around the little Pentax. All that's missing is the cachet...
As a follow up to your second comment; I joined my wife Tuesday for a trip to the thrift store. When I first saw the bag I thought '90s video camera, but I picked it up and looked inside.
First I saw the Nikon N2000 body -- excellent condition.
Next the Nikon AIS 35-105mm zoom -- excellent +.
Next the Nikon AIS 50mm f/1.4 -- nearly like new.
And then the Nikon FM body (chrome) -- excellent condition.
I still wasn't sure I wanted to spend the $14.00 it was all priced tagged.
But then I saw the Nikon AIS 28mm f/2 -- indistinguishable from new.
That clinched it and in my shopping cart it all went.
When I got home I bought batteries for the two bodies -- both working perfectly.
And I put that 28mm f/2 on one of my Fuji bodies and took some test photos -- fabulous and well worth the entire $14.00.
I've added the 28mm to my lens collection and will dispose of the rest shortly.