# PENTAX 17 Dark Silver: Japan price comparison

> Compare the current Japan price for PENTAX 17 Dark Silver with supported home markets.

Exact item: PENTAX 17 dark silver 35mm half-frame film camera; Japan JAN 4549212310065; 17 x 24mm frame; fixed 25mm F3.5 lens; six-zone manual focus; CR2 battery; 290g

Latest price retrieval: 2026-08-21T20:13:51Z. FX capture: 2026-08-19T00:02:31Z. FX is informational and comes from [Exchange Rate API](https://www.exchangerate-api.com).

## Price comparisons

### Japan vs South Korea

- Japan price in KRW: ₩636,809
- Japan source price: JP¥72,000; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T20:13:51Z
- South Korea: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.yaotomi.co.jp/products/detail/44446?disp_mode=PC)

### Japan vs China

- Japan price in CNY: CN¥3,047
- Japan source price: JP¥72,000; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T20:13:51Z
- China: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.yaotomi.co.jp/products/detail/44446?disp_mode=PC)

### Japan vs Taiwan

- Japan price in TWD: NT$14,392
- Japan source price: JP¥72,000; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T20:13:51Z
- Taiwan: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.yaotomi.co.jp/products/detail/44446?disp_mode=PC)

### Japan vs United States

- Result: 16% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: USD
- Japan expected checkout: $451 (JP¥72,000 tax-free estimate; source shelf price JP¥79,200; In stock)
- United States expected checkout: $538 ($499.95 listed price plus an estimated 7.53% sales tax; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T20:13:51Z
- United States price retrieved: 2026-08-21T20:13:51Z
- [Japan price source](https://www.yaotomi.co.jp/products/detail/44446?disp_mode=PC)
- [United States price source](https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/product/pentax-17/)

### Japan vs Hong Kong

- Japan price in HKD: HK$3,538
- Japan source price: JP¥72,000; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T20:13:51Z
- Hong Kong: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.yaotomi.co.jp/products/detail/44446?disp_mode=PC)

### Japan vs Australia

- Japan price in AUD: A$639
- Japan source price: JP¥72,000; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T20:13:51Z
- Australia: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.yaotomi.co.jp/products/detail/44446?disp_mode=PC)

### Japan vs Singapore

- Japan price in SGD: S$577
- Japan source price: JP¥72,000; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T20:13:51Z
- Singapore: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.yaotomi.co.jp/products/detail/44446?disp_mode=PC)

## Stores checked

### JP

- [Yaotomi Camera](https://www.yaotomi.co.jp/products/detail/44446?disp_mode=PC): JP¥79,200; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-21T20:13:51Z. Japan camera retailer. The page showed the new dark silver camera, in-stock status, cart controls, and free shipping.

### US

- [Ricoh Imaging United States](https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/product/pentax-17/): $499.95; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-21T20:13:51Z. Ricoh Imaging United States direct store. The page showed Add to cart. Sales tax, shipping, and the current film-and-processing promotion depend on checkout.

## Important notes

Film, processing, and scanning cost extra, and some labs need special instructions for half-frame negatives. The United States offer can include a temporary film-and-processing promotion. Warranty service can differ by purchase region.

Japan tax-free eligibility, actual local sales tax, daily FX, shipping, card fees, warranty, and import charges can change the final cost.