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.52 for details on the Operating Manual.
Checking the Contents of the Package Hot shoe cover FK (Installed on camera) Eyecup FR (Installed on camera) Body mount cover (Installed on camera) Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI109 Battery charger D-BC109 AC plug cord Strap O-ST132 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW151 Start Guide (this manual) Lenses you can use Lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, DA L, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an 9 (Auto) position on the aperture ring. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.37.
Contents Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...... 3 Reviewing Images .............................................. 33 Operating Controls ......................................................... 4 Monitor ........................................................................... 6 Viewfinder ...................................................................... 9 Restrictions on Each Capture Mode ................. 35 How to Change Function Settings ....................
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.
Names and Functions of the Working Parts Hot shoe Built-in flash Image plane indicator Microphone AF assist light Strap lug Lens mount index Mirror Remote control receiver AF coupler Lens unlock button Diopter adjustment lever Lens information contacts Speaker Viewfinder Microphone Strap lug HDMI terminal (type D) Monitor USB terminal (micro B) Terminal cover Card access lamp Connection cable cover Battery/memory card cover unlock lever Tripod socket Battery/memory card cover 3
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 9 0 a b 4 1 EV Compensation button (J/J) Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.
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.
Status Screen Monitor Capture Mode 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.
Live View Control Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 A mode 7 8 9 10 11 Custom Image Bright 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 1 2 5 10 15 20 1/ 2000 F2.
14 AE Metering 15 AF Mode/Contrast AF 16 AF Active Area/Focus Peaking 17 AF Assist Light 18 High-ISO NR 19 Slow Shutter Speed NR 20 File Format 21 JPEG Recorded Pixels/ Movie Recorded Pixels 22 JPEG Quality 23 Shake Reduction/Movie SR 24 AA Filter Simulator 25 Framerate 26 Recording Sound Level 27 Current date and time 28 Destination Playback Mode The captured image and shooting information are displayed in single image display of the playback mode.
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.
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. Using the Direct Keys A Sensitivity p.29 B White Balance p.32 C Flash Mode p.31 D Drive Mode p.32 WXYZ Using the Control Panel You can set frequently used shooting functions. Press G in standby mode.
Using the Menus F Most functions are set from the menus. The functions that can be set on the control panel can also be set from the menus. Use V to switch between menu tabs. 1 Custom Image Image Capture Settings AF Settings AE Metering Digital Filter HDR Capture Menu tabs 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.
Menu List Rec. Mode Menus Menu Item Function Sets the image finishing tone such as color and contrast before shooting an image. Scene Mode *2 *4 Selects the scene mode that best suits the situation. (S mode) Portrait Selects the special effects that can be added to pictures. (W mode) Faded Color Effects Mode *3 *4 File Format Image Capture Settings A1 AF Settings *4 Sets the file format of images. JPEG Recorded Pixels *4 JPEG Quality *4 Sets the quality of images saved in JPEG format.
Menu Item Distortion Correction *4 Default Setting Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties. Off Reduces lateral chromatic aberrations occurring due to lens properties. On Reduces peripheral light fall-off occurring due to lens properties. Off Diffraction Correction *4 Corrects blur caused by diffraction when using a small aperture. On Highlight Correction *4 Expands the dynamic range and prevents overexposed areas from occurring.
Menu Item Instant Review A4 Button Customization Memory *1 *2 *3 *4 14 Function Default Setting Display Time Sets the Instant Review display time. 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. On Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Instant Review.
Movie Menu Menu Item Movie Capture Settings C1 Function *1 Recording Sound Level *1 Digital Filter *1 Movie SR *1 *1 Sets the number of recorded pixels and the framerate of the movie. Sets the Recording Sound Level and the volume level for recording. Applies a digital filter effect when recording a movie. Activates the Movie Shake Reduction function. Default Setting u/30p Auto No Filter On The functions can also be set from the control panel.
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. Sound Effects Switches the operation sound on/off and changes the volume for In-focus, AE-L, Self-timer, Remote Control, Change AF Point, and One Push File Format operations.
Menu D3 D4 Item Function Default Setting Flicker Reduction 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.
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.
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.
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 (red dots: 3) on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks.
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 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. Indicator lamp 1 2 Face the A mark on the AC plug cord battery towards the lens, and insert the battery until it locks into place.
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. Settings complete Cancel 3 Press B to move the frame to F and press D.
7 Press B to select [Text Size] and press D. 8 Use AB to select [Std.] or 14 Set the day, year and time in the same manner. Initial Setting [Large], and press E. Selecting [Large] increases the text size of the selected menu items. Std. Large Settings complete OK English New York Text Size Std. Settings complete OK Cancel Date Adjustment Date Format mm/dd/yy Date 01/01/2014 Time Press B to select [Settings complete] and press E. The [LCD Display] screen appears.
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. Basic Shooting Operation 2 Set the focus mode switch to v.
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 of 1600 -- -- 4 Look through the “Shooting with the Viewfinder” (p.24). The Live View image is displayed on the monitor. viewfinder to view the subject. 2 Position the subject inside When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring to the right or left to change the angle of view. the AF frame on the monitor and press 0 halfway.
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 Application R (Auto Picture modes) 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). S (Scene modes) Offers you various scene modes to choose from. W Takes images using various effects.
j Night Scene Used for shooting at night. k Takes three consecutive images at Night Scene three different exposure levels to create a single composite image HDR 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.
1 Turn the mode dial to select the desired Exposure Modes x: Available Mode ×: Not available Change Change EV ComAperture Sensitivity pensation Value G Program Automatic Exposure # *1 # *1 H Sensitivity Priority Automatic Exposure × × I Shutter Priority Automatic Exposure x × x x J Aperture Priority Automatic Exposure × x x x K Shutter & Aperture Priority Automatic Exposure x x x *3 × L Manual Exposure x x x *2 × M Bulb Exposure × x *2 × *1 *2 *3 28 Change Shutter Speed
Setting the Sensitivity W 1 Press A in standby mode. 2 Use AB to select an item. Sets the range to be ISO adjusted 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 and the compensation value are displayed on the status screen, Live View screen, and in the viewfinder during adjustment.
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 The lamp lights red and the Live View image is displayed. exit C mode. Sound The camera returns to shooting with the viewfinder in A mode.
Setting the Flash Mode 1 Press C in standby mode. 2 Select a flash mode. Y 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 OK A Auto Flash Discharge 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. C Flash On Discharges a flash for each picture.
Setting the Drive Mode 1 Press D in standby mode. 2 Select a drive mode. Z Continuously takes pictures while Continuous Shooting 0 is kept pressed. (Z/b) The framerate varies according to the shutter speed. Self-timer (O/P) Releases the shutter about 12 seconds or 2 seconds after 0 is pressed. Remote Control (Q/R) Enables shooting with remote control. Select from [Remote Control] or [Remote Control (3 sec. delay)]. Exposure Bracketing Takes three consecutive images (T) at different exposure levels.
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. A Plays back/pauses a movie. D Forwards a frame (when paused). Press and hold D Fast-forwards playback. C Reverses a frame (when paused). Press and hold C Fast-reverses playback. B Stops playback. V Adjusts the volume (6 levels).
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 Function l Movie Edit *4 Divides a movie or deletes unwanted segments. m Eye-Fi Image Transfer *1 *5 Transfers selected images wirelessly using an optional Eye-Fi card. Image Rotation Rotates captured images.
Restrictions on Each Capture Mode ×: Not available Capture Mode S R bf Function cdi mq eo ghj stv Sensitivity × Flash Drive Mode Continuous Shooting l × × × × Remote Control × × Exposure Bracketing × *2 *2 x*2 y*2 × x*2 x*2 RAW/RAW+ × Shake Reduction × *1 × Z*2 × ze xe M u × × × *2 p Self-timer Focus Method File Format Z W k × y*2 ye *2 × y*2 × White Balance ×*3 ×*3 ×*3 ×*3 ×*3 ×*3 ×*3 ×*3 ×*3 ×*3 Custom Image ×*3 ×*3 ×*3 ×*3 ×*3 ×*3 ×*3 ×*3
Capture Mode S R bf Function cdi mq eo ghj stv l p M u × Digital Filter *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 W k × HDR Capture × *4 × AA Filter Simulator *5 × *5 Save RAW Data × × × × [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.
*1 Functions Available with Various Lenses 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.
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.
Preset Modes Auto White Balance, Multi Auto White Balance, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: Cool White, L: Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, n, Manual White Balance, Color Temperature, Copying the white balance settings of a captured image Fine Adjustment Adjustable ±7 steps on A-B axis and G-M axis Autofocus System Type TTL: phase-matching autofocus Focus Sensor SAFOX IX i+, 11 points (9 cross type focus points in the center) Brightness Range EV
Capture Functions Custom Image Playback Functions Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing Cross Processing Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3 Noise Reduction Slow Shutter Speed NR, High-ISO NR Dynamic Range Settings Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction Lens Correction Distortion Correction, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, Peripheral Illumination Correction, Diffraction Correction Digital Filter Extract Color
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.
Operating Environment for USB Connection and Provided Software 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.
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. (A computer with Windows 8 or Windows 8.
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. About the Camera Warning • Do not disassemble or modify the camera.
• 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.
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.
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 Write-protect formatted by the camera or switch computer. • The SD Memory Card may be hot when removing the card immediately after using the camera. • Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn off the power while the card is being accessed.
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