e_kb558_sg.book Page i Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM SLR Digital Camera Start Guide Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX K-S1 digital camera. This Start Guide provides information on how to get your PENTAX K-S1 ready for use and its basic operations. To ensure proper operation, please read this Start Guide before using the camera. For details on how to use the various shooting methods and settings, please refer to the Operating Manual (PDF) posted on our website. Refer to p.
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e_kb558_sg.book Page 1 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM Contents Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...........3 Operating Controls ......................................................... 4 Monitor ........................................................................... 6 Viewfinder ...................................................................... 9 How to Change Function Settings ........................10 Using the Direct Keys ..................................................
e_kb558_sg.book Page 2 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM Regarding copyrights Images taken with this camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display.
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e_kb558_sg.book Page 4 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM Operating Controls 1 7 2 3 2 Green button (M) Resets the value being adjusted. Switches to [ISO AUTO] when adjusting the sensitivity. Also, you can assign other functions to this button. 4 3 Shutter release button (0) Press to capture images. (p.25) In playback mode, press halfway to switch to capture mode. 5 6 8 c 9 0 a b 4 1 EV Compensation button (J/J) Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 5 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM 0 Playback button (3) Switches to playback mode. (p.33) Press the button again to switch to capture mode. a MENU button (F) Displays a menu. Press this button while the menu is displayed to return to the previous screen. (p.11) b INFO button (G) Changes the style of the display on the monitor. (p.6, p.8) c E-dial (V) Changes the values for camera settings such as exposure. (p.28) You can change the menu tabs when a menu screen is displayed. (p.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 6 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM Status Screen Monitor 1/ With this camera, you can take pictures while looking through the viewfinder or while viewing the image on the monitor. When using the viewfinder, you can take pictures while checking the status screen displayed on the monitor and looking through the viewfinder. When not using the viewfinder, you can take pictures while viewing the Live View image displayed on the monitor.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 7 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM Control Panel Live View 1 2 3 4 5 6 A mode 7 8 9 10 11 Custom Image Bright 12345 1 2 12 13 +1.7 EV 1/ 2000 F2.8 17 18 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 1600 ±0EV 99999 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 Capture mode Flash Mode Drive Mode White Balance Custom Image Digital Filter/ HDR Capture 7 GPS positioning status 8 Wireless LAN status 9 AE Metering 10 Shake Reduction/ Movie SR 11 Battery level 12 Temperature warning 5 10 15 20 07/07/2014 10:23 1/ 2000 F2.
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e_kb558_sg.book Page 9 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM t Memo Viewfinder When shooting with the viewfinder, the following information appears in the viewfinder. 2 3 1 1 4 5 6 7 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 • You can adjust the diopter in the viewfinder using the diopter adjustment lever. If it is difficult to adjust the diopter adjustment lever, lift up and remove the eyecup. Adjust the lever until the AF frame in the viewfinder looks sharp and clear.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 10 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM How to Change Function Settings The camera functions and their settings can be selected and changed by using the following ways. Direct keys Press ABCD in standby mode. Control panel Press G in standby mode. (indicated with the v icon in this manual) Menus Press F. WXYZ Using the Direct Keys A Sensitivity p.29 B White Balance p.32 C Flash Mode p.31 D Drive Mode p.32 You can set frequently used shooting functions.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 11 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM F Using the Menus Most functions are set from the menus. The functions that can be set on the control panel can also be set from the menus. 1 Custom Image Image Capture Settings AF Settings AE Metering Digital Filter HDR Capture Menu tabs Use AB to select an item. Exit Press F to exit the menu screen. 2 Lens Correction D-Range Settings High-ISO NR Slow Shutter Speed NR GPS Press D to display the pop-up menu.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 12 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM Menu List Rec. Mode Menus Menu Item Custom Image Function Sets the image finishing tone such as color and contrast before shooting an image. *1 *4 Bright Scene Mode *2 *4 Selects the scene mode that best suits the situation. (S mode) Portrait Effects Mode *3 *4 Selects the special effects that can be added to pictures. (W mode) Faded Color File Format *4 Image Capture Settings Sets the file format of images.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 13 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM Menu Item Default Setting Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties. Off Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj *4 Reduces lateral chromatic aberrations occurring due to lens properties. On Peripheral Illumin. Corr. *4 Reduces peripheral light fall-off occurring due to lens properties. Off Diffraction Correction *4 Corrects blur caused by diffraction when using a small aperture.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 14 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM Menu Item Display Time Instant Review A4 Button Customization Memory *1 *2 *3 *4 14 Function Sets the Instant Review display time. Default Setting 1sec. Zoom Instant Review Sets whether to magnify the image during Instant Review. On Save RAW Data Sets whether to save the RAW data during Instant Review. On Delete Sets whether to allow deletion of the displayed image during Instant Review.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 15 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM Movie Menu Menu Item Sets the number of recorded pixels and the framerate of the movie. Recording Sound Level *1 Sets the Recording Sound Level and the volume level for recording. Digital Filter *1 Applies a digital filter effect when recording a movie. Movie SR *1 Activates the Movie Shake Reduction function.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 16 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM Set-up Menus Menu D1 Item Date Adjustment Sets the date and time and the display format. 01/01/2014 World Time Switches between the date and time display of your hometown city and that of a specified city. Hometown Text Size Sets whether to magnify the text size when selecting a menu item. Std.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 17 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM Menu D3 Item Default Setting Cuts down on the screen flicker by setting the power frequency. 50Hz Auto Power Off Sets the time until the camera turns off automatically if no operations are made for a certain period of time. 1min. Other Indicator Lamps Lights up the main switch lamp, mode dial lamp, E lamp, and grip lamps when the power is turned on. High Self-timer Lights up the grip lamps during the countdown for Self-timer shooting.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 18 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM Custom Setting Menus Menu E1 E2 18 Item Function Default Setting 1 EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. 2 Sensitivity Steps Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity. 3 Meter Operating Time Sets the meter operating time. 4 AE-L with AF Locked Sets whether to lock the exposure value when the focus is locked. Off 5 Link AE and AF Point Sets whether to link the exposure and AF point in the focusing area.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 19 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM Menu E3 Item Function Default Setting 15 AF.S Setting Sets the action priority for when the focus mode is set to x and 0 is fully pressed. Focus-priority 16 1st Frame Action in AF.C Sets the action priority for the first frame when the focus mode is set to y and 0 is fully pressed. Release-priority 17 Action in AF.C Continuous Sets the action priority during Continuous Shooting when the focus mode is set to y.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 20 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM Getting Your Camera Ready for Use Attaching the Strap 1 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug and secure it on the inside of the clasp. Attaching a Lens 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Remove the body mount cover (1) and lens mount cover (2). After removing the cover, be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward. 3 Align the lens mount index 2 Attach the other end in the same manner.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 21 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM Charging the Battery 1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. Battery charger Indicator lamp Inserting/Removing the Battery and Memory Card 1 Open the battery/memory card cover. Slide the battery/memory card cover unlock lever (1) before opening the cover. 1 2 Face the A mark on the AC plug cord battery towards the lens, and insert the battery until it locks into place.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 22 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM 4 Close the battery/memory card cover. Setting the Display Language and Date/Time 1 Turn the main switch to [ON]. The lamp lights up in green. The [Language/W] screen appears. 2 Use ABCD to select the desired language and press E. The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language. Proceed to Step 7 if F (Hometown) does not need to be changed. Initial Setting English New York Text Size Std.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 23 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM 7 Press B to select [Text Size] and press D. 8 Use AB to select [Std.] 14 Set the day, year and time in the same manner. Initial Setting or [Large], and press E. Selecting [Large] increases the text size of the selected menu items. The [Date Adjustment] screen appears. Std. Large New York Settings complete OK Cancel Press D, and use AB to select the date format. English New York Text Size Std.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 24 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM Formatting a Memory Card D4 1 Press F. The A1 menu appears. Shooting with the Viewfinder 2 Use V to display D4 menu. 3 Use AB to select [Format] and press D. 1 Remove the front lens cap by pushing the top and bottom portions as indicated in the illustration. The [Format] screen appears. 4 Press A to select [Format] and press E. Format All data will be deleted Format Cancel OK 5 Press F twice.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 25 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM The selected capture mode is displayed on the monitor (Guide Display). Auto Picture 1/ F Shooting While Viewing the Live View Image 250 5.6 1 Press K in Step 4 1600 -- -- 4 Look through the viewfinder of “Shooting with the Viewfinder” (p.24). The Live View image is displayed on the monitor. to view the subject. When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring to the right or left to change the angle of view.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 26 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM Capture Modes for Still Pictures Select the capture mode that suits the subject and shooting conditions. The following capture modes are available on this camera. Capture Mode R (Auto Picture modes) S (Scene modes) W (Effects modes) Application Automatically selects the optimal capture mode from a (Standard), b (Portrait), c (Landscape), d (Macro), e (Moving Object), f (Night Scene Portrait), g (Sunset), h (Blue Sky) or i (Forest).
e_kb558_sg.book Page 27 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM j Night Scene Used for shooting at night. k Takes three consecutive images Night Scene at three different exposure levels HDR to create a single composite image from them. l Night Snap For taking snapshots in poorly lit place. m Food For capturing images of food. Saturation will be rather high to make food look appetizing. o Pet For capturing moving pets. p Kids For capturing moving kids. Reproduces healthy and bright skin tone.
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e_kb558_sg.book Page 29 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM W Setting the Sensitivity 1 Press A in standby mode. 2 Use AB to select an item. Sets the range to be adjusted ISO automatically. AUTO The upper limit can be changed. ISO EV Compensation 1 Press J, and then turn V. 100 - 3200 100 Cancel OK Sets a fixed value between ISO 100 to ISO 51200. 3 Use V to change the value. 4 Press E. The camera returns to standby mode.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 30 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM 4 Press 0 fully. Recording Movies Movie recording starts. In the upper left area of the monitor, “REC” blinks and the size of the file being recorded is displayed. 1 Turn the main switch to C. 5 Press 0 fully again. Movie recording stops. 6 Return the main switch to the [ON] position to exit The lamp lights red and the Live View image is displayed. C mode. Sound The camera returns to shooting with the viewfinder in A mode.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 31 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM Setting the Flash Mode Y 1 Press C in standby mode. 2 Select a flash mode. 3 Press E. The camera returns to standby mode. 4 Press 1. The built-in flash is popped up. Auto Flash Discharge 0.0 Cancel A Auto Flash Discharge OK Automatically measures the ambient light and determines whether to use the flash. B Auto Flash +Red-eye Reduction Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before an automatic flash.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 32 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM Setting the Drive Mode 1 Press D in standby mode. 2 Select a drive mode. Z g Auto White Balance u Multi Auto White Balance Continuously takes pictures while 0 is kept pressed. The framerate varies according to the shutter speed. h Daylight i Shade j Cloudy Self-timer (O/P) Releases the shutter about 12 seconds or 2 seconds after 0 is pressed. k Remote Control (Q/R) Enables shooting with remote control.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 33 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM Reviewing Images Playing Back Movies 100-0001 1 Press 3. The camera enters playback mode and the most recently captured image is displayed (single image display). 10'30" Available operations 2 Review the captured image. Available operations C Displays the previous image. D Displays the next image. L Deletes the image. V to the right Magnifies the image (up to 16×). Use ABCD to change the area to display.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 34 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM Item Playback Mode Palette Playback functions can be set from the playback mode palette as well as the B1 menu. With the playback mode palette, you can use image editing functions and other playback functions. Item 34 l Movie Edit m Eye-Fi Image Transfer *1 *5 Image Rotation Rotates captured images. Useful for image playback on TV and other display devices Exit OK Function a Image Rotation *1 Changes the rotation information of images.
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e_kb558_sg.book Page 36 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM Capture Mode S R bf Function cdi mq eo ghj stv l p × × *4 × *5 × *5 HDR Capture AA Filter Simulator Save RAW Data × M u × Digital Filter *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 W k × × × [ISO AUTO] is not available. Fixed to; the setting cannot be changed. Fixed to a specific setting; the setting cannot be changed. Specific settings are used. [Bracketing] is not available.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 37 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM *1 Functions Available with Various Lenses *2 *3 All capture modes are available when a DA, DA L, or FA J lens is used, or when a lens with an 9 position is used with the aperture ring set to the 9 position. When other lenses than above are used, or a lens with 9 position is used in a position other than 9, the following restrictions apply.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 38 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM Main Specifications Storage Folder Folder Name: Date (100_1018, 101_1019...) or a user-assigned name (default: PENTX) Storage File File Name: user-assigned name (default: IMGP****) File No.
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e_kb558_sg.book Page 41 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM E-Dial Programming/ Button Customization M button: Green Button, One Push File Format, Optical Preview, Digital Preview, AF Active Area f button: Enable AF1, Enable AF2, Cancel AF, AE Lock E-Dial: Rotate Right, Rotate Left AF.S Setting: Focus-priority, Release-priority 1st Frame Action in AF.C: Release-priority, Auto, Focus-priority AF Customization Action in AF.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 42 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (When using the fully charged battery) Battery Temperature Normal Shooting D-LI109 23°C 480 Flash Photography 50% Use 100% Use 410 360 Playback Time 270 minutes • The image storage capacity (normal recording and flash use 50%) is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards, while other data is based on our measuring conditions.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 43 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM Macintosh OS OS X 10.9, 10.8 or 10.7, or Mac OS X 10.6 CPU Intel Core 2 Duo or higher RAM 2 GB or more HDD For installing and starting up the program: 100 MB or more of available space For saving image files: Approx. 5 MB/file (JPEG), Approx. 25 MB/file (RAW) Monitor 1280×1024 dots, 24-bit full color or higher t Memo • QuickTime is required to play back movies transferred to a computer with an OS other than Windows 8 and Windows 8.1.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 44 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM For Using Your Camera Safely We have paid close attention to the safety of this camera. When using this camera, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols. Warning This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause serious personal injuries. Caution This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or loss of property.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 45 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM • Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while the cord is plugged in. • Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. This can cause an electric shock. • Do not drop the product, or subject it to violent impact. This can cause the product to breakdown. • Do not use the battery charger D-BC109 to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI109.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 46 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM Care to be Taken During Handling Before Using Your Camera • When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or when traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media (memory cards), etc.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 47 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM About SD Memory Cards • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK prevents new data from being recorded on the card, the stored data from being deleted, and the card from being formatted Write-protect by the camera or computer. switch • The SD Memory Card may be hot when removing the card immediately after using the camera.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 48 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 49 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM WARRANTY POLICY All our cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from the date of your purchase.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 50 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 51 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION Located at: 633 17 th Street, Suite 2600 Denver, Colorado 80202 U.S.A. Phone: 800-877-0155 FAX: 303-790-1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
e_kb558_sg.book Page 52 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM 2. In other countries outside the EU These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard used products, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. For Switzerland: Used electrical/electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even when you don’t purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.
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e_kb558_sg.book Page iv Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. 2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp) RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE (http://www.ricoh-imaging.fr) RICOH IMAGING DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Am Kaiserkai 1, 20457 Hamburg, GERMANY (http://www.ricoh-imaging.de) RICOH IMAGING UK LTD. PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.ricoh-imaging.
