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.co.
Checking the Contents of the Package Hot shoe cover FK (Installed on camera) Q body mount cover (Installed on camera) Strap O-ST131 Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI68 Battery charger D-BC68P AC plug cord USB cable I-USB7 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW151 Start Guide Lenses that can be used with the PENTAX Q-S1 Lenses that can be used with the camera are Q-mount lenses. A K-mount lens can be attached to the camera with the use of the optional Adapter Q for K Mount Lens. (p.
Introducing the PENTAX Q-S1 1 Getting Started 2 Taking Pictures 3 Playback Functions 4 Changing the Settings 5 Appendix 6 1
How to Use This Manual How to Use This Manual 1 Introducing the PENTAX Q-S1 ........p.7 Gives you an overview of the PENTAX Q-S1. Read this and get to know your Q-S1! Names and Functions of the Working Parts .............................................................p.7 How to Change Function Settings ............. p.13 Menu List ...................................................... p.15 Taking Pictures ......................................p.
4 Playback Functions ..............................p.52 Playback Mode Palette Items .....................p.52 Changing the Playback Method ................. p.53 Connecting the Camera to a Computer ..... p.57 Editing and Processing Images ................. p.58 Appendix ...................................................p.71 Provides various resources. Restrictions on Each Capture Mode ..........p.71 Functions Available with Various Lenses ....................................................
Contents How to Use This Manual .........................2 Contents Introducing the PENTAX Q-S1 ................7 Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...... 7 Operating Controls ......................................................... 8 Monitor Display .............................................................. 9 How to Change Function Settings .................... 13 Using the Direct Keys .................................................. 13 Using the Control Panel ..............................
Setting a File Format .......................................... 45 Still Pictures ................................................................. 45 Movies ......................................................................... 45 Adjusting the Color and Brightness of Images ................................................................. 45 Controlling the Image Finishing Tone .............. 48 Custom Image ............................................................. 48 Digital Filter ............
Regarding copyrights Contents 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 Speaker 1 Lens mount index (red dot) Introduction AF assist light/ Self-timer lamp Built-in flash Strap lug Remote control receiver Lens information contacts Card cover CMOS sensor Microphone Hot shoe Remote control receiver Card access lamp Strap lug HDMI terminal (Type D) Battery cover Monitor Connection cable cover Tripod socket Terminal cover PC/AV terminal 7
Operating Controls 1 1 3 Introduction 2 4 5 8 2 Mode dial Changes the capture mode. (p.28) 3 Shutter release button Press to capture images. (p.28) In playback mode, press halfway to switch to capture mode. 4 Quick dial You can save your preferred shooting settings and then retrieve them easily later on. (p.50) 5 Lens unlock button Press to detach the lens on the camera. (p.21) 9 6 Playback button (3) Switches to playback mode. (p.29) Press the button again to switch to capture mode.
0 Green/Delete button (M/L) Resets the values being adjusted. Also, you can assign a function to this button. (p.64) Press to delete images during playback. (p.29) b Four-way controller (ABCD) Displays the Sensitivity, White Balance, Flash Mode or Drive Mode setup menu. (p.13) When the control panel or a menu is displayed, use this to move the cursor or change the item to set. Press B during playback to display the playback mode palette. (p.
tMemo Standby Mode 1 Introduction 16 17 12 13 14 15 F2.8 1600 ±0EV 999 99999 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Control Panel 18 +1.7 EV 1/ 2000 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 • The displayed items vary depending on the current camera setup. • In [Live View] of the A3 menu, you can change the style of the display in standby mode. (p.16) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Capture mode (p.30) Flash Mode (p.36) Drive Mode (p.40) White Balance (p.45) Custom Image (p.48) HDR Capture (p.
20 Recording Sound Level (p.17) 21 Destination (p.67) 22 Current date and time 23 Memory card 24 Number of recordable still pictures/movie recordable time Playback Mode The captured image and shooting information are displayed in single image display of the playback mode. Press G to change the type of information displayed in single image display. Use CD to select the type and press E.
Detailed Information Display Still pictures 1 100-0001 Introduction 55.0mm 1/ 2000 F2.8 +1.5 1600 +1.0 G1A1 07/07/2014 10:30 AM 6 7 4 8 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 11 12 15 16 17 13 18 21 22 23 24 5 29 10 9 30 14 19 20 25 26 27 1/ 125 F8.0 10'10" 55.0mm 125 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 32 Histogram Display/RGB Histogram Display Use AB to switch between the Histogram Display and RGB Histogram Display. 5 7 9 0.
How to Change Function Settings The camera functions and their settings can be selected and changed by using the following ways. 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.35 B White Balance p.45 C Flash Mode p.36 D Drive Mode p.40 G You can set frequently used shooting functions. Press G in standby mode. Use ABCD to select an item.
Using the Menus 1 F Most functions are set from the menus. Functions that can be set on the control panel can also be set from the menus. 1 2 3 Introduction Custom Image Digital Filter HDR Capture Image Capture Settings AF/MF Settings AE Metering MENU Exit Menu numbers Press F to exit the menu screen. 1 2 3 ND Filter Distortion Correction D-Range Settings High-ISO NR Shake Reduction Input Focal Length MENU Exit 50mm Press D to display the pop-up menu.
Menu List 1 Rec. Mode Menus Item Function Custom Image *1 Sets the image finishing tone such as color and contrast before shooting an image. Digital Filter *1 Applies a digital filter effect when taking pictures. HDR Capture *1 Enables capturing images with high dynamic range. Aspect Ratio *1 Sets the horizontal and vertical ratio of images. File Format *1 Image Capture JPEG Recorded Settings Pixels *1 A1 JPEG Quality *1 Sets the quality of images saved in JPEG format.
Menu Item Highlight *1 D-Range Correction Settings Shadow Correction *1 1 Introduction A2 High-ISO NR Shake Reduction *1 Input Focal Length Live View Instant Review A3 Memory *1 16 Default Setting Auto Expands the dynamic range and prevents dark areas from occurring. Auto Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a high ISO sensitivity. Auto Activates the Shake Reduction function. Sets the focal length when using a lens for which focal length information cannot be obtained.
Movie Menu Menu Item Exposure Setting *1 C1 *1 Movie Capture Settings Default Setting Page Program AE p.34 No Filter p.49 u/30 fps p.45 Applies a digital filter effect when recording a movie. *1 Sets the number of recorded pixels and the framerate of the movie. Movie Continuous AF Continues autofocusing even while recording a movie. Recording Sound Level *1 Sets the volume level for recording. Movie SR *1 Activates the Movie Shake Reduction function. On p.
Set-up Menus 1 Menu Introduction D1 Item Default Setting Page English p.26 Sets the date and time and the display format. 01/01/2014 p.27 World Time Switches the displayed date and time to that of your hometown or a specified city. Hometown p.67 Sound Effects Switches the operation sound on/off and changes the Volume 3 volume for In-focus, AE-L, Self-timer, Remote Control, One Shutter Sound: 1 Push File Format and Shutter Sound. Others: On Changes the display language.
Menu D4 Function Default Setting Page Power Saving Enables saving battery power by setting the monitor display to dim automatically if no operations are made within 5 seconds. On - Auto Power Off Sets the time until the camera turns off automatically if no operations are made for a certain period of time. 1min. p.26 Reset Resets the settings of the direct keys and for the items of the A menu, C menu, B menu, D menu, control panel, and playback mode palette. - p.
Menu 1 Introduction E2 E3 20 Item Function Default Setting Page 7. AWB in Tungsten Light Sets the tungsten light color tone when the white balance is set to g (Auto White Balance). Subtle Correction - 8. AF Release Options Sets the action priority for when the shutter release button is fully pressed in v mode. Focus-priority p.38 9. AF with Remote Control Sets whether to use autofocus when shooting with a remote control unit. Off p.42 10.
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 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. 2 Getting Started cover (1) and lens mount cover (2).
uCaution 2 Getting Started • If the lens is removed while the power is on, the shutter release button is locked. Do not attach or remove the lens while the power is on. • When attaching or removing the lens, choose an environment that is relatively free of dirt and dust. • Keep the body mount cover attached on the camera when a lens is not attached. • Be sure to attach the lens mount cover and lens cap to the lens after removing it from the camera.
uCaution • Do not use the battery charger D-BC68P to charge batteries other than D-LI68. Charging other batteries may cause damage or heating.
• Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas, or taking a lot of pictures. 4 Connect the DC coupler and the AC adapter. Using the AC Adapter 2 We recommend the use of the AC adapter kit K-AC115 (optional) when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting the camera to a computer or AV device. Getting Started 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off, and open the battery cover. Remove the battery if it is inserted in the camera.
uCaution Inserting a Memory Card This camera uses a commercially available SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, or SDXC Memory Card. An SD Memory Card with a built-in wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card) can also be used. (In this manual, these cards are referred to as memory cards.) direction of 1. 1 2 2 Getting Started 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Slide the card cover in the • Do not remove the memory card while the card access lamp is lit.
Initial Settings Turn the camera on and make the initial settings 2 Setting the Display Language 1 Use ABCD to select the desired language and press E. Getting Started The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language. Proceed to Step 6 if F (Hometown) does not need to be changed. Turning the Camera On 1 Press the power switch. Press the switch again to turn off the camera. The first time the camera is turned on after purchase, the [Language/W] screen appears.
Setting the Date and Time 1 Press D, and use AB to select the date format. Formatting a Memory Card Date Adjustment Date Format Date 1 Press F. mm/dd/yy 24h 01/01/2014 Time 00:00 Settings complete MENU Cancel OK OK 2 Use V to display D4 menu. 3 Use AB to select [Format] and press D. 4 Press A to select [Format] The frame returns to [Date Format]. and press E. The frame moves to the month if the date format is set to [mm/dd/yy]. Formatting starts.
Basic Shooting Operation The selected capture mode is displayed on the monitor (Guide Display). Auto Picture Take pictures in R mode in which the camera automatically selects the optimal capture mode. 2 1 Remove the front lens cap Getting Started by pushing the top and bottom portions as indicated in the illustration. 2 Turn the camera on. 3 Set the mode dial to R . OK 4 View the subject on the monitor.
Reviewing Images Review the captured image on the monitor. 1 Press 3. 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. Press M to return the display area to the center. V to the left Switches to the thumbnail display. (p.53) J Saves the RAW image (only when a JPEG image was taken and the data remains in the buffer).
Scene Modes Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode 1 Set the mode dial to S. Select the capture mode that suits the subject and shooting conditions. The following capture modes are available on this camera. 3 Capture Mode Application 2 Use ABCD to select a Shooting p.28 S Offers you various scene modes to (Scene modes) choose from. p.30 For capturing portraits.
HDR Captures 3 images to generate a single HDR image and provides a wider dynamic range. n Quick Macro For quick capture of tiny objects at close focus range. 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. q Surf & Snow For capturing images of dazzling backgrounds, such as snowy mountains.
2 Use V to adjust the value. Exposure Modes x: Available Mode 3 Shooting G Program Automatic Exposure Change Shutter Speed # *1 Change Change EV ComAperture Sensitivity pensation Value # *1 I Shutter Priority Automatic Exposure x J Aperture Priority Automatic Exposure × x L Manual Exposure x x *1 *2 ×: Not available #: Restricted × x 3 In L mode, press J (1), x x and use V (2) to change the aperture value.
tMemo uCaution • Exposure Bracketing shooting enables you to take pictures while automatically changing exposure. (p.42) • A proper exposure may not be obtained with the selected shutter speed and aperture value when the sensitivity is set to a certain sensitivity value. • In L mode, the difference from the proper exposure is displayed on the EV bar scale while the shutter speed or aperture value is adjusted. • You can set the function of the M button for when the camera is in L/K mode.
• When [Focus Method] is set to v, [Movie Continuous AF] in the C1 menu is set to [On], and an auto-focus lens other than the 06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM lens is used, autofocus continues even during recording. • You can record a movie continuously up to 4 GB or 25 minutes. When the memory card is full, recording stops and the movie is saved. • You can also use an optional remote control unit to record a movie. Select Q in the Drive Mode screen. (p.42) Movie Mode 1 Set the mode dial to C.
AE Metering Setting the Exposure Sensitivity W ISO MENU Cancel 3200 100 OK OK Sets a fixed value between ISO 100 to ISO 12800. 3 Use V to change the value. 4 Press E. Meters the brightness with an emphasis on the center of the sensor. CenterB The sensitivity increases at the center and no weighted automatic adjustment is performed even in backlit conditions. C Spot 3 Shooting ISO 100 - Choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure.
Using the Built-in Flash 1 Press C in standby mode. 2 Use CD to select an item. Y Auto Flash Discharge +0.7 MENU Shooting MENU Cancel Cancel OK OK 4 Press E. 0.0 The camera returns to standby mode. OK OK Auto Flash Automatically measures the ambient light Discharge and determines whether to use the flash. 5 Slide the flash pop-up switch. Auto Flash Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye B +Red-eye reduction before an automatic flash. Reduction C Flash On Discharges a flash for each picture.
tMemo • The flash modes that can be selected vary depending on the capture mode. Capture Mode Selectable Flash Mode R, S *1 A, J Focus Method U A, B, C, D, J G, J A, B, C, D, E, F, H, J I A, B, C, D, G, J L C, D, G, J v/A1 Set [Focus Method] to v or w in the control panel or [AF/ MF Settings] of the A1 menu. tMemo Fixed to J for some S modes. • The built-in flash is optimum for a subject at a distance from approx. 0.7 m to 5 m. Vignetting may occur when used at a distance closer than 0.
Setting the Autofocus Method v/A1 You can choose from the following autofocus methods. Face e Detection Detects and tracks faces of people. The main face detection frame for AF and AE is displayed in yellow. Autofocus continues while the shutter release button is pressed halfway. f Tracking Tracks the subject in focus. Autofocus continues while the shutter release button is pressed halfway. 3 Shooting Sets the focusing area to the desired area.
4 Turn the focus ring. Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) The image on the monitor is magnified. 1 Set [Focus Method] to w. 2 Press F. x2 The camera is in standby mode. Available operations 3 While viewing the monitor, The shutter is released by pressing the shutter release button fully even if the subject is not in focus. Focusing with the Image Magnified A1 The image in the center of the monitor is automatically magnified when the focus ring is turned.
Setting the Drive Mode Z You can choose from the following drive modes. 3 Shooting 40 W Self-timer+ Multi-exposure Enables Multi-exposure shooting with the selftimer. X Remote Control+ Multi-exposure Enables Multi-exposure shooting with remote control. Y Interval Shooting Takes still images at a set interval from a set time. Y Interval Movie Record Takes still images at a set interval from a set time and saves them as a single movie file. Available only in C mode.
Continuous Shooting Self-timer Shooting 1 Press D in standby mode. 1 Press D in standby mode. The Drive Mode screen appears. The Drive Mode screen appears. 2 Use CD to select M and 2 Use CD to select O and Continuous Shooting (Hi) press B. Self-timer (12 sec.) press B. 3 Cancel OK OK MENU Cancel OK OK 3 Use CD to select M or N and press E. 3 Use CD to select O or P and press E. uCaution 4 Press the shutter release button halfway fully. The camera returns to standby mode.
Remote Control Shooting Exposure Bracketing 1 Press D in standby mode. 1 Press D in standby mode. The Drive Mode screen appears. The Drive Mode screen appears. 2 Use CD to select Q and Remote Control press B. 3 Shooting MENU Cancel OK OK 3 Use CD to select Q, R or S and press E. Exposure Bracketing The bracket value can be set in increments of 1/3 EV. +0.3EV The camera returns to standby mode. The self-timer lamp blinks. 4 Press the shutter release button halfway.
Multi-exposure Interval Shooting 1 Press D in standby mode. The Drive Mode screen appears. Interval Shooting shooting conditions. Interval Number of Shots Start Interval Multi-exposure number of shots. Select from 2 to 9 shots. Set [Auto EV Adjustment] to T to adjust exposure automatically according to the number of shots. MENU Number of Shots Auto EV Adjustment MENU Cancel 00:00'03" 002 images Now OK OK 2 times Cancel Interval OK OK 5 Press E. The camera returns to standby mode.
5 Press the shutter release button to start shooting. Interval Movie Record In C mode, you can use the Interval Movie Record feature to take still pictures at a set interval from a set time and save them as a single movie file (Motion JPEG, file extension: .AVI). 1 Set the mode dial to C and press D. 3 The Drive Mode screen appears. Shooting 2 Use CD to select Y and press B. 3 Use ABCD to set the Interval Movie Record shooting conditions.
Setting a File Format Still Pictures Adjusting the Color and Brightness of Images v/A1 Set the file format for still pictures in the control panel or [Image Capture Settings] of the A1 menu. y, x, w, v File Format JPEG, RAW, RAW+ 1 Press B in standby mode. 2 Use CD to select an item. Auto White Balance When k is selected, press B and use CD to select q, r, s or t. m, l, k uCaution • When [File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW+], some functions are not available.
3 Press J. Adjusting the White Balance Manually The fine-tuning screen appears. You can measure the white balance at a selected location. G3 A2 MENU Cancel ±0 OK OK 1 Select o in Step 2 on p.45 and press B. 2 Use CD to select o1 to Manual White Balance 3 Available operations Shooting AB Adjust: Green-Magenta CD Adjust: Blue-Amber M Resets the adjustment value to the default setting. 4 Press E. The screen of Step 2 reappears. 5 Press E. The camera returns to standby mode.
• During HDR Capture, multiple images are combined together to create a single image, so it will take time to save the composite image. Adjusting Brightness Highlight Correction/Shadow Correction v/A2 Expands the dynamic range and enables a wider range of tones by the CMOS sensor and reduces the occurrence of overexposed/underexposed areas. Set in the control panel or [D-Range Settings] of the A2 menu.
Controlling the Image Finishing Tone 3 When you want to take images with a slightly different style, you can set the desired picture style before you start shooting. The following functions are available. Try out the various settings, and find the shooting method that best suits your style. Shooting Custom Image Sets the image finishing tone such as [Bright] and [Portrait]. Digital Filter Takes images using various filters. Smart Effect Takes images using various effects.
Digital Filter Saving the Cross Processing Settings of a Captured Image The outcome of Cross Processing for Custom Image and Smart Effect varies each time a picture is taken. If you take a cross processed image that you like, you can save the Cross Processing settings used in the image so that you can load and use the same settings again. 1 Press B in single image display of playback 1 Select [Digital Filter] in the control panel, and press E. The Digital Filter setting screen appears.
5 Press E. 2 Press D, and use AB to select the function to save. The screen of Step 2 reappears. 6 Press E. 7 Press F. MENU The camera returns to standby mode. 3 uCaution Shooting • This function cannot be used in some capture modes or in combination with some other functions. (p.72) • Depending on the filter used, it may take longer to save images. position 1-4 of the quick dial. Cancel OK OK Smart Effect 1.
7 Press F twice. The camera returns to standby mode. tMemo • The shooting settings of your favorite images can be saved in [USER1 - 3] of [Smart Effect]. You can quickly shoot images with your favorite settings by using the quick dial. (p.66) Loading Settings for Taking Pictures 1 Save [Smart Effect] for [Quick Dial]. 2 In standby mode, turn the quick dial to select the position 1 to 4. 3 Press B to change the parameters. 3 The parameter setting screen appears.
Item Function Page a Save Cross Processing Saves the settings used for an image captured in Cross Processing mode of Custom Image or Smart Effect as your “Favorite” settings. p.49 g Save Smart Effect *1 Saves the shooting settings of your favorite image to the quick dial. p.66 b RAW Develops RAW images into Development *3 JPEG format. p.63 c Movie Edit *4 Divides a movie or deletes unwanted segments. p.
Changing the Playback Method Deleting Selected Images 1 Press L in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple Images”. Displaying Multiple Images You can display 4, 9, 30 or 56 thumbnail images at the same time. 2 Select the images to delete. 1 Turn V to the left in playback mode. MENU Available operations 100 _ 0505 INFO ABCD Moves the selection frame. E Confirms/cancels the selection of the image to delete. V Shows the selected image in single image display. Use CD to select a different image.
Displaying Images by Folder Displaying Images by Shooting Date 1 Turn V to the left in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple Images”. The folder display screen appears. 123 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 4 Moves the selection frame. L Deletes the selected folder. 1 Select G in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple Images”. The display style selection screen appears. 100 _ 0505 Available operations ABCD Images are grouped and displayed by shooting date. 2 Select [Calendar Filmstrip Display].
Playing Back Images Continuously (Slideshow) 1 Select Z in the playback mode palette. Slideshow starts. Available operations E Pauses/resumes playback. C Displays the previous image. D Displays the next image. B Stops playback. tMemo • You can change the [Display Duration], [Screen Effect], [Repeat Playback] and [Auto Movie Playback] settings for slideshow in [Slideshow] of the B1 menu. Slideshow can be started from the Slideshow setting screen.
Connecting the Camera to an AV Device You can connect the camera to a TV or other device with a video input terminal or HDMI input terminal and play back images. Have a cable according to the terminal of the device to which you connect. Terminal of AV Device 4 Cable Used Video terminal AV cable I-AVC7 (optional) HDMI terminal HDMI cable with an HDMI terminal (Type D) (commercially available) Playback 1 Turn the AV device and camera off.
Connecting the Camera to a Computer Connect the camera to a computer using the provided USB cable I-USB7. 1 Turn the computer on. 2 Turn the camera off. 3 Open the terminal cover of the camera, and uCaution • The camera cannot be operated while it is connected to a computer. To operate the camera, terminate the USB connection on the computer, then turn off the camera and remove the USB cable. tMemo • Refer to “Operating Environment for USB Connection and Provided Software” (p.
Cropping Out Part of the Image (Cropping) Editing and Processing Images Crops out only the desired area of the selected image and saves it as a new file. 1 Display the image to edit in single image Changing the Image Size display. uCaution 4 • Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be resized or cropped. • Images already resized or cropped to the minimum file size with this camera cannot be processed.
Removing the Red-eye Effect You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes. 1 Display the image to edit in single image display. 2 Select U in the playback mode palette. [The operation could not be completed correctly] appears when red eyes cannot be detected on the camera. 3 Select [Save as] and press E. Processing Images with Digital Filters 1 Display the image to edit in single image display. 2 Select T in the playback mode palette.
5 Use AB to select a Brightness parameter, and use CD to adjust the value. The parameters that can be set varies depending on the selected filter. effects] and press E. Applying the digital filter The filter effects used for the selected image appear. MENU Cancel OK OK 6 Press E. The save confirmation screen appears. 4 7 Select [Apply additional filter(s)] or [Save as] and press E. Playback Select [Apply additional filter(s)] when you want to apply additional filters to the same image.
s Select a folder Creating a Composite Image (Index) Joins a number of images together and creates a new image with them. 1 Select X in the playback mode palette. Picks images automatically from the folder selected. If s is selected, [Select a folder] appears and leads you to the folder selection screen. 6 Select [Create an index image] and press E. The Index setting screen appears. The index image appears. 2 Select [Layout]. 7 Select [Save] or [Reshuffle] and press E. Layout Images Backgrnd.
5 Use CD to move the Editing Movies selection frame and press E. 1 Display the movie to edit in single image display. 2 Select c in the playback mode palette. The movie editing screen appears. 3 Select the point where you 4 6 Press F. want to divide the movie. Playback The frame at the dividing point is displayed at the top of the screen. Up to four points can be selected to divide the original movie into five segments.
Develop Allows you to change Image Capture images as shot Settings only. RAW Development You can develop RAW images into JPEG images, and save them as a new file. 1 Select b in the playback mode palette. The screen for selecting a RAW image processing option appears. 2 Select the desired option and press E.
Setting the One Push File Format Camera Settings 1 Select [One Push File Format] in [Green Button] of A3 menu. Setting the M/V Functions A3 The functions assigned to M and V can be changed with [Green Button] of the A3 menu. 5 Settings Green Button Green Button Preview One Push File Format AE Lock Enable AF MENU Setting Cancel Function Enables you to check the depth of field by stopping down the aperture of the lens to the actually set value while M is pressed.
Setting the V Operation in P Mode Setting the M Operation in M/TAv Mode Set the value to be changed with V when in G mode. You can set the function of M when in L or K mode. 1 Select [Green Button] in [Green Button] of A3 1 Select [Green Button] in [Green Button] of A3 2 Select [E-dial in Program] 2 Select [Action in M/TAv menu. and change the setting.
Saving the Settings of a Captured Image Using the Saved Settings If you take an image that you like, you can save the settings used in that image to make it even easier to replicate the look of the image. 1 Display the image to edit in single image display of playback mode. 2 Select g in the playback mode palette. The screen for changing the settings appears. 3 Save the White Balance, 5 100-0001 Settings Custom Image and Digital Filter settings as necessary.
Displaying the Local Date and Time of the Specified City tMemo D1 The date and time set at the time of initial setting (p.26) serve as the date and time of your present location and are reflected in the shooting date and time for images. Setting the destination to a location other than your present location enables you to display the local date and time on the monitor when traveling abroad and also save images timestamped with the local date and time. 1 Select [World Time] in D1 menu.
Selecting the Folder/File Number Settings D2 File Management Settings Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images from being accidentally deleted. uCaution • Even protected images are deleted if the inserted memory card is formatted. 5 1 Select Y in the playback mode palette. When images are captured with this camera, a folder is automatically created and the captured images are stored in it.
• When [Develop multiple images] or [Develop images in folder] of [RAW Development] is performed, a “xxxR_JPG” folder with a new number is created, and the JPEG images are stored in it. (p.63) uCaution • The maximum folder number is 999. After the folder number reaches 999, you cannot capture new images if you attempt to change the folder name or create a new folder, or when the file name number reaches 9999.
tMemo • [Eye-Fi] of the D2 menu cannot be selected when an Eye-Fi card is not inserted. • When an Eye-Fi card is used, 100 images can be stored in a single folder. For RAW+ images, two files are counted as one image. • Select [Communication Info] to check the firmware version of the Eye-Fi card. 5 Select the image(s) to 000/100 100-0001 transfer. Images that have already been transferred and movies cannot be selected.
Restrictions on Each Capture Mode ×: Not available #: Restricted S Capture Mode R Function Sensitivity U e kr l n o p u AUTO*1 AUTO*1 AUTO*1 AUTO*1 AUTO*1 × AUTO*1 AUTO*1 AUTO*1 AUTO*1 AUTO*1 AUTO*1 AJ AJ AJ *2 × AJ *2 *2 *2 × AJ AJ *2 *2 × AJ × × *2 × V C v - ISO 1600 × × Single Frame Shooting × Continuous Shooting MN*3 Self-timer × × × × 0 sec./ 3 sec.
S Capture Mode R Function cg dh bf js im t q U e kr Appendix 72 o p u v g*1 g*1 g*1 g*1 g*1 g*1 g*1 g*1 g*1 g*1 g*1 g*1 Custom Image × × × × × × × × × × × × Digital Filter × HDR Capture *6 Fixed to; the setting cannot be changed. Limited to; available settings are limited. Fixed to; M for JPEG, N for RAW/RAW The shortest shooting interval is 10 sec. Focus methods other than e and f can be selected. Specific settings are used.
Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Functions ×: Not available Continuous Shooting Exposure Bracketing Multi-exposure Interval Shooting Digital Filter Smart Effect × Flash Drive Mode Continuous Shooting × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × Remote Continuous Shooting Exposure Bracketing × Multi-exposure × × Interval Shooting × × RAW/ RAW+ N*1 × × × × × × Digital Filter × Smart Effect × Save RAW Data × × Custom Image *1 × × × × × × 6 Appendix Self-timer
Functions Available with Various Lenses A group 01 STANDARD PRIME 02 STANDARD ZOOM 06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM 08 WIDE ZOOM B group 04 TOY WIDE 05 TOY TELEPHOTO 07 MOUNT SHIELD C group 03 FISH-EYE D group ADAPTER Q FOR K MOUNT LENS x: Available Lens Type 6 Appendix 74 Function A group ×: Not available #: Restricted B group D group No focusing mechanism on 07 MOUNT SHIELD Set the aperture manually. Lens shutter built-in to the adapter used. Set [1.
Available operations About Hoods When using a hood with a 02 STANDARD ZOOM lens, be sure to use the PH-RBB 40.5mm. If the PH-SBA 40.5mm is used, vignetting may occur at the wide-angle setting. AB Changes the value of each digit. CD Selects a digit. V Selects a value from the list. When using a zoom lens, select the actual focal length which the zoom is set to. About Filters 4 Press E. Vignetting will occur at the wide-angle setting if the 100 PL FILTER is used with a 02 STANDARD ZOOM lens.
tMemo Functions when Using an External Flash Using an optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ, AF360FGZ II, AF200FG or AF160FC enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode.
Problem Troubleshooting tMemo • In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to static electricity. This can be remedied by taking the battery out and putting it back in again. If the camera operates correctly, it does not require any repairs. Problem The camera does not turn on. Cause Remedy Battery is not installed properly. Check the orientation of battery. The battery power Charge the battery. is low. The built-in flash is Wait until charging is finished. charging.
Problem Cause Remedy Activate [Dust Removal] from the D4 menu. The Dust Removal function can be activated every time the camera Dust or dirt is turned on and off. The CMOS sensor particles appear in Use a brush-less blower to is dirty or dusty. images. remove dirt and dust from the CMOS sensor. Using a blower with a brush may scratch the CMOS sensor. Do not wipe the CMOS sensor with a cloth.
Error Messages Not enough battery power remaining to activate Pixel Mapping Not enough battery power remaining to update the firmware Description Appears during Pixel Mapping or when trying to update the firmware if the battery level is insufficient. Install a fully charged battery. Unable to update firmware. There is a problem with the firmware update file Unable to update the firmware. The update file is damaged. Try downloading the update file again.
Main Specifications Quality Level Model Description Type Lens-interchangeable SL digital camera Lens Mount PENTAX bayonet Q-mount Compatible Lens Q-mount lenses sRGB, AdobeRGB Storage Media SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards, SDXC Memory Cards and Eye-Fi Cards Storage Folder Date (100_1018, 100_1019...)/ PENTX (100PENTX, 101PENTX...) TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, with AR coating Type: CMOS sensor with a primary color filter Size: 1/1.7-inch Type Effective Pixels Approx. 12.
MF Autozoom Off/×2/×4/×6 Focus Peaking Off/On Exposure Control Type TTL image sensor metering Metering modes: Multi-segment metering, Centerweighted metering, and Spot metering Metering Range EV 1 to 17 (ISO 100, F1.
Multi-exposure Number of Shots: 2-9 Exposure adjusted automatically. Interval Shooting Shooting interval: 3 sec. to 24 hr. Start Interval: immediately, from the set time Number of Shots: up to 999 images Smart Effect Brilliant Color, Unicolor Bold, Vintage Color, Antique, Warm Fade, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Faded Color, Vibrant Color Enhance, USER 1-3 Electronic Level Displayed on LCD monitor (horizontal and vertical directions) Movie Recording Format MPEG-4 AVC/H.
Battery Life Number of recordable images (with 50% flash usage): approx. 250 images, (without flash usage): approx. 260 images Playback time: approx. 160 minutes • Tested in compliance with CIPA standard using a new rechargeable lithium-ion battery at a temperature of 23°C. Actual results may vary depending on the shooting conditions/ circumstances. Interfaces Connection Port USB 2.
List of World Time Cities Region City Video Output Format Region City Video Output Format Region City Honolulu NTSC Rome PAL Anchorage NTSC Copenhagen PAL Vancouver NTSC Berlin PAL Yangon San Francisco NTSC Prague PAL Bangkok PAL Los Angeles NTSC Stockholm PAL Kuala Lumpur PAL Calgary NTSC Budapest PAL Vientiane PAL Denver NTSC Warsaw PAL Singapore PAL Chicago NTSC Athens PAL Phnom Penh PAL Miami NTSC Helsinki PAL Ho chi Minh PAL Toronto NTSC Moscow
Operating Environment for USB Connection and Provided Software With the provided software “Digital Camera Utility 5”, you can develop RAW files on a computer. Install the software from the provided CD-ROM (S-SW151). We recommend the following system requirements to connect the camera to a computer and to use the software. Windows Windows 8.
Index Symbols 6 Appendix A menu.......................... C menu.......................... B menu.......................... D menu .......................... E menu........................... b Portrait ....................... c Landscape................. d Macro ........................ e Moving Object ........... f Night Scene Portrait .. g Sunset ....................... h Blue Sky .................... i Forest ........................ j Night Scene............... k Night Scene HDR ...... l Night Snap..
Digital Filter ............... 49, 59 Direct keys....................... 13 Display Color ................... 18 Display style selection ..... 53 Displaying multiple images ........................................ 53 Distortion Correction........ 15 D-Range Settings ............ 47 Drive Mode ...................... 40 DST (daylight saving time) .................................. 26, 67 Dust Removal .................. 78 Dynamic range ................ 47 E F Face Detection (Autofocus Method) ..............
6 Appendix Miniature (Digital Filter) ... 59 Mode dial ......................... 28 Monitor display .................. 9 Monochrome (Custom Image) ............................. 48 Motion JPEG ................... 44 Movie Continuous AF ...... 34 Movie Edit........................ 62 Movie menu ..................... 17 Movie mode ..................... 34 Movie SR ......................... 17 Moving Object e ........... 30 MSC ................................ 77 Multi-exposure .................
Sunset g ....................... 30 Surf & Snow q .............. 31 Switch................................ 8 T K mode........................ 32 Terminal cover................... 7 Thumbnail display ..... 29, 53 Tone Expansion (Digital Filter) ......................... 49, 59 Tone Expansion (Smart Effect) .............................. 50 Toy Camera (Digital Filter) .................................. 49, 59 Tracking (Autofocus Method) ......................................... 38 Tripod socket .............
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 6 Appendix • 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-BC68P to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI68.
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 • An SD Memory Card with a built-in wireless LAN (“Eye-Fi card”) can be used with this camera. • Use of an access point and an Internet connection are required for transferring images via wireless LAN. For details, refer to the Eye-Fi website. (http://www.eye.fi) • Update your Eye-Fi card to the latest firmware before using it.
Trademarks Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. Eye-Fi, the Eye-Fi logo and Eye-Fi connected are trademarks of Eye-Fi, Inc.
WARRANTY POLICY Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Any camera which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the camera or to the manufacturer. If there are no representatives of the manufacturer in your country, send the camera to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In this case, it will take a considerable length of time before the camera can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required.
6 Appendix 96 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. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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 Product Name: Digital Camera Model Number: PENTAX Q-S1 Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: August, 2014, Colorado 1.
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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Memo Checking the Contents of the Package Hot shoe cover FK (Installed on camera) Q body mount cover (Installed on camera) Strap O-ST131 Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI68 Battery charger D-BC68P AC plug cord USB cable I-USB7 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW151 Start Guide Lenses that can be used with the PENTAX Q-S1 Lenses that can be used with the camera are Q-mount lenses. A K-mount lens can be attached to the camera with the use of the optional Adapter Q for K Mount Lens. (p.
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.co.
