Pentax: Two new compact film cameras planned - Pentax 17 announced June 2024

In lieu of insider information, hard to say whether Ricoh considers P17 a success: As a lower-tech product, they could conceivably be producing batches of the things for years to come. Currently showing as out of stock at B&H, with more expected mid-month.

Rollei 35AF, Lomo MC-A, Analogue AF-1 et al: I wouldn't mind trying them, but how many cameras can I keep buying? Unless engineered for a particular "look", I think most well-designed cameras and lenses produce results which are more alike than not.

I'm getting ready to sell another Yashica Samurai Z -- a 35mm half-frame SLR with a 35-105mm (equivalent) zoom lens, a built-in flash, horizontal film frame, auto film advance, auto-exposure, auto-focusing, etc. etc. These were $600 cameras when they originally sold, but they can still be had for around $100.

And I'm getting a Fuji TW-3 with 35mm & 105mm (equivalent) lenses ready to go out the door as well. Another incredible 35mm half-frame that also goes for around $100.

What was Pentax/Ricoh thinking?