Digital Camera Start Guide Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Q-S1 digital camera. This Start Guide provides information on how to get your PENTAX Q-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.48 for details on the Operating Manual.
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 (this manual) 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.
Contents Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...... 3 Functions Available with Various Lenses ........ 30 Operating Controls ......................................................... 4 Monitor Display .............................................................. 5 Main Specifications ............................................ 32 How to Change Function Settings ...................... 8 Using the Direct Keys .................................................... 8 Using the Control Panel ...........
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 Speaker Lens mount index (red dot) 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 3
Operating Controls 1 3 2 4 5 8 2 Mode dial Changes the capture mode. (p.20) 3 Shutter release button Press to capture images. (p.20) In playback mode, press halfway to switch to capture mode. 4 Quick dial You can easily retrieve functions such as those assigned with Smart Effect. (p.24) 5 Lens unlock button Press to detach the lens on the camera. (p.16) 9 6 Playback button (3) Switches to playback mode. (p.25) 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. Press to delete images during playback. (p.25) a OK button (E) When the control panel or a menu is displayed, press this button to confirm the selected item. b Four-way controller (ABCD) Displays the Sensitivity, White Balance, Flash Mode or Drive Mode setup menu. (p.8) When the control panel or a menu is displayed, use this to move the cursor or change the item to set.
Standby Mode Control Panel A mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 16 17 13 14 15 18 +1.7 EV 1/ 2000 F2.
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. 100-0001 100-0001 G Standard Information Display 1/ 2000 F2.8 200 +0.3 Single image display (Standard Information Display) 1/ 2000 F2.8 200 +0.
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 B White Balance C Flash Mode D Drive Mode Using the Control Panel You can set frequently used shooting functions. Press G in standby mode. Use ABCD to select an item.
Using the Menus 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 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 Rec. Mode Menus Menu Item Function 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. Off Aspect Ratio *1 Sets the horizontal and vertical ratio of images. w File Format *1 Sets the file format of images. JPEG Recorded Pixels *1 Sets the recording size of images saved in JPEG format.
Menu Item D-Range Settings A2 Auto Shadow Correction *1 Expands the dynamic range and prevents dark areas from occurring. Auto Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a high ISO sensitivity. Auto Shake Reduction *1 Input Focal Length Instant Review A3 Memory *1 Activates the Shake Reduction function. Sets the focal length when using a lens for which focal length information cannot be obtained. On 0.
Movie Menu Menu Item Exposure Setting Digital Filter C1 *1 Function *1 *1 Sets whether to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually. Applies a digital filter effect when recording a movie. Movie Capture Settings *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.
Set-up Menus Menu D1 Item Default Setting Changes the display language. Date Adjustment Sets the date and time and the display format. 01/01/2014 World Time Switches the displayed date and time to that of your hometown or a specified city. Hometown Sound Effects Switches the operation sound on/off and changes the volume for In-focus, AE-L, Self-timer, Remote Control, One Push File Format and Shutter Sound.
Menu D3 D4 14 Item Function Default Setting 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. 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. 1min.
Custom Setting Menus Menu E1 E2 E3 Item Function Default Setting 1. Lens Shutter Options Sets whether to use the lens shutter and/or the electronic shutter. Lens shutter only 2. Sensitivity Steps Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity. 3. AE-L with AF Locked Sets whether to lock the exposure value when the focus is locked. Off 4. Link AE and AF Point Sets whether to link the exposure and AF point in the focusing area during multi-segment metering. Off 5.
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.
Using the Battery and Charger Inserting/Removing the Battery 1 Slide the battery cover in the direction of 1. Charging the Battery 1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. Indicator lamp 1 2 2 Insert the battery until it locks into place with the A mark facing toward the lens. Battery charger To remove the battery, push the battery lock lever in the direction of 3.
Inserting a Memory Card Initial Settings 1 Slide the card cover in the 1 Press the power switch. direction of 1. The [Language/W] screen appears. 1 2 2 Insert the card all the way 2 Use ABCD to select the desired language and with the memory card label facing toward the monitor. press E. The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language. Proceed to Step 7 if F (Hometown) does not need to be changed. Push the memory card in once to remove.
7 Press B to select [Settings complete] and press E. The [Date Adjustment] screen appears. 8 Press D, and use AB to select the date format. Initial Setting English New York Settings complete MENU Cancel Date Adjustment Date Format Date OK OK mm/dd/yy 24h 01/01/2014 Time 00:00 Settings complete MENU Cancel 13 Press B to select [Settings complete] and press E. The camera switches to capture mode and is ready to take a picture.
4 When using a zoom lens, Basic Shooting Operation turn the zoom ring to the right or left to adjust the composition of the image. 1 Remove the front lens cap by pushing the top and bottom portions as indicated in the illustration. 5 Position the subject inside the AF frame and press the shutter release button halfway. 2 Turn the mode dial to select the capture mode. Focus on the subject. 1/ 2000 F2.8 1600 AF frame 6 Press the shutter release button fully.
Capture Mode Types Scene Modes 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) Application Automatically selects the optimal capture mode from a (Standard), b (Portrait), c (Landscape), d (Macro), f (Night Scene Portrait), g (Sunset), h (Blue Sky) or i (Forest). S Offers you various scene modes to choose (Scene modes) from.
r 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 G Program Automatic Exposure Change Shutter Speed # *1 Change Change EV ComAperture Sensitivity pensation Value # *1 x J Aperture Priority Automatic Exposure × x L Manual Exposure x x *2 x 3 In L mode, press J (1), x and use V (2) to change the aperture value.
Shooting with Smart Effect Movie Mode 1 Set the mode dial to C. You can take images using various effects. The following effects are available. Sound 10'30" Recordable Time 2 Press the shutter release button halfway. When [Focus Method] is set to v, autofocus is performed. 3 Press the shutter release button fully. Movie recording starts. R blinks at the top left of the screen. When [Focus Method] is set to v, press E to perform autofocus. 4 Press the shutter release button fully.
Reviewing Images Playing Back Movies 1 Press 3. 100-0001 The camera enters playback mode and the most recently captured image is displayed (single image display). 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.
Playback Mode Palette Playback functions can be set from the playback mode palette as well as the B1 menu. You can edit images with the playback mode palette. Item Function Image Rotation 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. Rotates captured images.
Restrictions on Each Capture Mode ×: Not available #: Restricted S Capture Mode R Function Sensitivity Drive Mode Flash cg dh bf js im t q 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 × × × × × × × Q*2 0 sec./ 3 sec.
S Capture Mode R Function cg dh bf js im t q U e kr 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 × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × Self-timer Remote Continuous Shooting Exposure Bracketing × Multi-exposure × × Interval Shooting × × File Format RAW/ RAW+ N*1 × × × × × × × Digital Filter × Smart Effect × Save RAW Data × × Custom Image *1 HDR Capture
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 Function 30 A group #: 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.
Main Specifications Quality Level Model Description Type Lens-interchangeable SL digital camera Lens Mount PENTAX bayonet Q-mount Compatible Lens Q-mount lenses Color Space 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...) LCD Monitor Image Capture Unit TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, with AR coating Type: CMOS sensor with a primary color filter Size: 1/1.
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.
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 36 OS 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-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 • 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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