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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 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.84.
Introducing the K-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 K-S1 ........p.7 Gives you an overview of the K-S1. Read this and get to know your K-S1! Taking Pictures ......................................p.37 Once you’ve confirmed that the camera works properly, try out the camera and take lots of pictures! Names and Functions of the Working Parts .......................................................................p.7 Configuring the Capture Settings ..............p.
4 Playback Functions ..............................p.61 Playback Mode Palette Items .....................p.61 Changing the Playback Method ................. p.62 Connecting the Camera to a Computer ..... p.66 Editing and Processing Images ................. p.67 Appendix ...................................................p.82 Provides various resources. Restrictions on Each Capture Mode ..........p.82 Functions Available with Various Lenses ....................................................
Contents How to Use This Manual .........................2 Contents Introducing the PENTAX K-S1 ................7 Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...... 7 Operating Controls ......................................................... 8 Monitor ......................................................................... 10 Viewfinder .................................................................... 15 How to Change Function Settings .................... 16 Using the Direct Keys .....................
Setting the Drive Mode ....................................... 51 Continuous Shooting ................................................... 52 Self-timer ..................................................................... 52 Remote Control ............................................................ 53 Exposure Bracketing .................................................... 53 Adjusting the White Balance Manually ........................ 55 Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature ................
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 1 Hot shoe Built-in flash Image plane indicator Introduction 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
Operating Controls 1 1 Introduction 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. (p.73) 4 3 Shutter release button (0) Press to capture images. (p.34) In playback mode, press halfway to switch to capture mode. 5 6 9 0 a b 8 7 1 EV Compensation button (J/J) Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.
0 Playback button (3) Switches to playback mode. (p.36) Press the button again to switch to capture mode. b INFO button (G) Changes the style of the display on the monitor. (p.10, p.13) c E-dial (V) Changes the values for camera settings such as exposure. (p.41) You can change the menu tabs when a menu screen is displayed. (p.17) You can change the camera settings when the control panel is displayed. (p.16) In playback mode, use this to magnify an image or display multiple images at the same time. (p.
Status Screen Monitor 1 Capture Mode Introduction 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 +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 (p.38) Flash Mode (p.46) Drive Mode (p.51) White Balance (p.54) Custom Image (p.56) Digital Filter (p.58)/HDR Capture (p.59) 7 GPS positioning status (p.88) 8 Wireless LAN status (p.81) 9 AE Metering (p.45) 10 Shake Reduction (p.19)/ Movie SR (p.21) 11 Battery level 12 Temperature warning 1/ 2000 F2.
1 Introduction 11 Lateral Chromatic Aberration Adjustment (p.60) 12 Peripheral Illumination Correction (p.60) 13 Diffraction Correction (p.60) 14 AE Metering (p.45) 15 AF Mode (p.48)/Contrast AF (p.50) 16 AF Active Area (p.49)/ Focus Peaking (p.50) 17 AF Assist Light (p.48) 18 High-ISO NR (p.45) 19 Slow Shutter Speed NR (p.41) 20 File Format (p.37) 21 JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.37)/Movie Recorded Pixels (p.37) 22 JPEG Quality (p.37) 23 Shake Reduction (p.19)/ Movie SR (p.21) 24 AA Filter Simulator (p.
Detailed Information Display Playback Mode 100-0001 Still pictures 100-0001 +1.0 1/ 2000 G F2.8 1600 5000K 100-0001 Standard Information Display +1.5 G1A1 55.0mm ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 2 1 12 3 4 5 8 9 10 13 14 15 21 35 19 18 1 7 11 17 16 20 6 36 23 22 24 25 26 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 07/07/2014 10:30 27 37 Movies 1/ 2000 F2.8 200 +0.3 Single image display (Standard Information Display) 1/ 2000 F2.8 200 +0.
1 Introduction 14 9 Flash Mode (p.46) 10 Flash Exposure Compensation (p.46) 11 Color Moiré Correction (p.68) 12 Shutter speed 13 Aperture value 14 Shake Reduction (p.19)/ Movie SR (p.21) 15 Sensitivity (p.44) 16 EV Compensation (p.42) 17 Focus Method (p.47) 18 AE Metering (p.45) 19 Focusing area (AF point) (p.49) 20 White Balance (p.54) 21 White Balance finetuning (p.54) 22 AA Filter Simulator (p.60) 23 Lens focal length 24 File Format (p.37) 25 JPEG Recorded Pixels (p.37)/Movie Recorded Pixels (p.
t Memo Viewfinder When shooting with the viewfinder, the following information appears in the viewfinder. 3 1 1 4 5 13 1 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Introduction 2 • The information is displayed in the viewfinder when 0 is pressed halfway, or during the meter operating time (default setting: 10 sec.). • The AF point in use for autofocus appears in red (Superimpose AF Area) when 0 is pressed halfway. You can set it to [Off] in [14 Superimpose AF Area] of the E2 menu.
How to Change Function Settings 1 The camera functions and their settings can be selected and changed by using the following ways. Introduction 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.44 B White Balance p.54 C Flash Mode p.46 D Drive Mode p.51 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 Menu tabs 2 Lens Correction D-Range Settings High-ISO NR Slow Shutter Speed NR GPS Press D to display the pop-up menu. 1 Custom Image Image Capture Settings AF Settings AE Metering Digital Filter HDR Capture Press D to display the submenu.
Menu List 1 Rec. Mode Menus Introduction Menu Item Function Page Bright p.56 Selects the scene mode that best suits the situation. (S mode) Portrait p.38 Selects the special effects that can be added to pictures. (W mode) Faded Color p.39 Sets the image finishing tone such as color and contrast before shooting an image.
Menu Item Page 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. On Highlight *4 D-Range Correction Settings Shadow Correction *4 Expands the dynamic range and prevents overexposed areas from occurring.
Menu Item 1 Introduction Instant Review A4 *1 *2 *3 *4 20 Default Setting 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 Recording Sound Level *1 Digital Filter *1 Movie SR *1 *1 Function Default Setting Page Sets the number of recorded pixels and the framerate of the movie. u/30p p.37 Auto p.43 No Filter p.58 On – Default Setting Page 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. The functions can also be set from the control panel.
Set-up Menus 1 Menu Introduction D1 Item Default Setting Page English p.31 Sets the date and time and the display format. 01/01/2014 p.32 World Time Switches between the date and time display of your hometown city and that of a specified city. Hometown p.76 Text Size Sets whether to magnify the text size when selecting a menu item.
Menu Item Page Flicker Reduction 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. p.31 Lights up the main switch lamp, mode dial lamp, E lamp, and grip lamps when the power is turned on. High Lights up the grip lamps during the countdown for Self-timer shooting. On Lights up the grip lamps when shooting with a remote control unit.
Custom Setting Menus 1 Menu Introduction E1 E2 24 Item Function 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. 5 Link AE and AF Point Default Setting Page 1/3 EV Steps p.41 1 EV Step p.44 10sec. – Off – Sets whether to link the exposure and AF point in the focusing area.
Menu Default Setting Page 15 AF.S Setting Sets the action priority for when the focus mode is set to x and 0 is fully pressed. Function Focus-priority p.48 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 p.48 17 Action in AF.C Continuous Sets the action priority during Continuous Shooting when the focus mode is set to y. Focus-priority p.
Attaching the Strap 1 Pass the end of the strap 2 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 Getting Started 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. 2 Attach the other end in the same manner.
u Caution Using the Battery and Charger Use the battery D-LI109 and battery charger D-BC109 exclusively developed for this camera. 2 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 Getting Started • 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.
3 Face the A mark on the battery up, and insert it into the battery charger. 2 Getting Started Insert the battery into the battery charger at an angle, and then fit into place. The indicator lamp is lit while charging and turns off when the battery is fully charged. u Caution • Do not use the battery charger D-BC109 to charge batteries other than D-LI109. Charging other batteries may cause damage or heating.
2 Face the A mark on the battery towards the lens, and insert the battery until it locks into place. Using the AC Adapter 2 To remove the battery, push the battery lock lever in the direction of 2. card cover. 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Open the battery/memory card cover. Remove the battery if it is inserted in the camera. 3 Pull out the connection cable cover (1) on the right side of the battery/ memory card cover.
6 Connect the DC coupler and the AC adapter. Inserting a Memory Card The following memory cards can be used with this camera. • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, and SDXC Memory Card • Eye-Fi card • Flucard compatible with this camera In this manual, these cards are referred to as memory cards. 2 Getting Started 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Open the battery/memory card cover. 1 7 Connect the AC adapter to the AC plug cord, and plug the cord into the power outlet.
4 Close the battery/memory card cover. Initial Settings Turn the camera on and make the initial settings. Turning the Camera On • Do not remove the memory card while the card access lamp (orange) is lit. • If the battery/memory card cover is opened while the power is on, the camera turns off. Do not open the cover while the camera is in use. • Use this camera to format (initialize) a memory card that is unused or has been previously used on other devices. (p.
3 Use CD to select a city. 2 Use V to change the region. Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.97) for cities that can be selected as a hometown. Setting the Date and Time Hometown 1 Press D, and use AB to select the date format. New York DST Cancel Getting Started The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen. 4 Press B, and then press D. The frame moves to the month if the date format is set to [mm/dd/yy]. Initial Setting 5 Use AB to set the month. Std.
Setting the LCD Display 1 Use CD to select a color. Select the display color of the status screen, control panel and menu cursor from colors 1 to 12. Formatting a Memory Card LCD Display Display Color 1/ F Cancel D4 1 Press F. The A1 menu appears. 1 250 5.6 OK The camera switches to capture mode and is ready to take a picture. t Memo • You can change the language, text size, date and time, and LCD display settings from the D1 menu. (p.22) 2 Getting Started 2 Press E.
Basic Shooting Operation Take pictures using the Auto Picture (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 focus mode switch to v. The selected capture mode is displayed on the monitor (Guide Display). y Guide Display settings (p.22) R is at the top of the dial. R lights up in green. 34 F 250 5.
t Memo Shooting with Live View • You can use the f button to focus on the subject. (p.47) • You can set the operation and display settings during Instant Review in [Instant Review] of the A4 menu. (p.20) When [Display Time] is set to y, Instant Review will be displayed until the next operation. 1 Press K in Step 5 of “Basic Shooting Operation” (p.34). The Live View image is displayed on the monitor. the AF frame on the monitor and press 0 halfway.
2 Review the captured image. Reviewing Images Available operations Review the captured image on the monitor. 2 1 Press 3. Getting Started The camera enters playback mode and the most recently captured image is displayed (single image display). 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.
Configuring the Capture Settings Movie Capture Settings v/C1 Set the file format for movies in the control panel or [Movie Capture Settings] of the C1 menu. Image Capture Settings v/A1 Recorded Pixels 1920x1080 1:23'45" Framerate 1:23'45" OK Cancel OK Set the file format, recorded pixels, and quality level for still pictures in the control panel or [Image Capture Settings] of the A1 menu.
Scene Modes Taking Still Pictures Select the capture mode that suits the subject and shooting conditions. The following capture modes are available on this camera. Capture Mode 3 Shooting R (Auto Picture modes) S (Scene modes) Application Page 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). p.34 Offers you various scene modes to choose from. p.
j Night Scene Used for shooting at night. k Takes three consecutive images at Night Scene three different exposure levels to HDR create a single composite image from them. 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.
6 Press E. Exposure Modes The camera returns to standby mode. x: Available t Memo 3 • You can change the effects mode also from the control panel or the A1 menu. • During Live View, the design of the effects mode palette differs from the one shown in Step 2.
t Memo 1 Turn the mode dial to select the desired V appears on the status screen for the value that can be changed. 1/ F 30 4.5 100 99999 The value that can be changed is underlined in the viewfinder. During Live View, D appears for the value that can be changed. 1/ 30 2 Turn V. In K/L mode, press J to select the value to be changed. F4.5 100 Auto Applies Noise Reduction according to the shutter speed, sensitivity, and internal temperature of the camera.
t Memo EV Compensation The compensation value can be set between -5 and +5 EV (-2 and +2 EV in C mode). 1 Press J, and then turn V. Shooting 1/ F 250 5.6 1600 99999 Available operations 42 Locking the Exposure To lock the exposure before shooting, use [AE Lock]. The AE Lock function can be used by assigning it to the f button. (p.73) 3 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 5 Press 0 fully again. C. Movie recording stops. 6 Return the main switch to the [ON] position to exit C mode. The camera returns to shooting with the viewfinder in A mode. Sound u Caution 10'30" Recordable Time 2 Turn the mode dial to select the desired capture mode.
Playing Back Movies Setting the Exposure 1 Display the movie to play 100-0001 back in single image display of the playback mode. 3 Sensitivity 10'30" Available operations Shooting 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). J Saves the displayed frame as a JPEG file (when paused).
Noise Reduction when Shooting with a High ISO Sensitivity You can set the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a high ISO sensitivity in the control panel or [High-ISO NR] of the A2 menu. v/A2 AE Metering v/A1 Choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. Set in the control panel or [AE AE Metering Multi-segment Metering] of the A1 menu. High-ISO NR Auto OK Cancel Cancel OK Meters the brightness in multiple different Multizones of the sensor.
Using the Built-in Flash 1 Press C in standby mode. 2 Select a flash mode. Y Auto Flash Discharge 3 Shooting A Auto Flash Discharge Auto Flash B +Red-eye Reduction Discharges a flash for each picture. D Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before the main flash and discharges a flash for each picture. E Slow-speed Sync Sets to a slow shutter speed. Use this, for example, when shooting a portrait with the sunset in the background. H G K Cancel 0.
• When the built-in flash is used in J mode, the shutter speed automatically changes over a range from 1/180 seconds to a slow shutter speed depending on the lens being used. The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 seconds when a lens other than a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lens is used. • When the built-in flash is used in I, K or L mode, any desired shutter speed of 1/180 seconds or slower can be set. • The built-in flash is optimum for a subject at a distance from approx. 0.7 m to 5 m.
t Memo Setting the AF Mode when Shooting with the Viewfinder v/A1 1 Press G in standby mode. 2 Select [AF Mode] and press E. The [AF Mode] screen appears. 3 3 Select an autofocus mode AF Mode Shooting and press E. Cancel OK z Switches automatically between x and Auto-select y modes according to the subject. mode x Single mode When 0 is pressed halfway and the subject comes into focus, the focus is locked at that position. The AF assist light turns on as necessary.
Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point) v/A1 1 Press G in standby mode. 2 Select [AF Active Area] and press E. The camera returns to standby mode. If you selected E or 8 in Step 3, proceed to Step 5. 5 Select the desired AF The [AF Active Area] screen appears. 3 Select the desired focus point. 1/ F 250 5.6 800 AF Active Area Auto (11 AF Points) 99999 Available operations Cancel OK Out of the 11 AF points, the camera Auto (11 6 AF Points) automatically selects the optimum focusing area.
Setting the AF Mode during Live View v/A3 The camera returns to standby mode. If you selected g or h in Step 3, proceed to Step 5. 1 Press G in standby mode in Live View. 2 Select [Contrast AF] and press E. 5 Press and hold E. 6 Select the AF area. The [Contrast AF] screen appears. 3 3 Select an autofocus mode and press E. Use the frame that appears on the monitor to change the position and size of the AF area.
AF Fine Adjustment E4 Setting the Drive Mode You can precisely fine tune your lenses with the camera’s autofocus system. You can choose from the following drive modes. 1 Select [25 AF Fine Adjustment] in E4 menu and Single Frame Shooting Normal capture mode (L) press D. The [25 AF Fine Adjustment] screen appears. Apply All Applies the same adjustment value to all lenses. Saves an adjustment value for the lens being Apply One used. (Up to 20 values) 3 Select [Setting] and adjust the value.
Continuous Shooting Self-timer 1 Press D in standby mode. 1 Press D in standby mode. The Drive Mode screen appears. 2 Select Z and press B. The Drive Mode screen appears. 2 Select O and press B. Continuous Shooting (H) Self-timer (12 sec.) 3 Shooting Cancel OK 3 Select Z or b and press E. 3 Select O or P and press E. t Memo 4 Press 0 halfway, then fully. The camera returns to standby mode. • In x mode, the focus position is locked in the first frame.
Remote Control Exposure Bracketing 1 Press D in standby mode. 1 Press D in standby mode. The Drive Mode screen appears. 2 Select Q and press B. The Drive Mode screen appears. 2 Select T and press B. 3 Set the bracket value. Remote Control 3 OK 3 Select Q or R and press E. The camera returns to standby mode. The grip lamps blink. When set to R, the number of blinking grip lamps changes in order from 3 to 0, according to the number of seconds remaining. 4 Press 0 halfway.
Setting the White Balance X 1 Press B in standby mode. The White Balance setting screen appears. 2 Select the White Balance. M Uses Digital Preview to preview the background image with the white balance setting applied. J Saves the preview image (only when the image can be saved). Auto White Balance Proceed to Step 5 if you do not need to fine-tune the white balance. 3 Shooting WB± Cancel Check OK 3 Press G. The fine-tuning screen appears.
t Memo • When u is set, even if various light sources are present at the shooting location, the camera automatically adjusts the white balance according to the light source of each area. • The following settings for the white balance can be set in the E2 menu.
Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature Controlling the Image Finishing Tone Specify the white balance with the color temperature. When you want to take pictures with a slightly different style, you can set the desired picture style before shooting. Try out the various settings, and find your best picture style. 1 Select p in Step 2 of “Setting the White Balance” (p.54). 3 Shooting 2 Press G. 3 Adjust the color Custom Image 1 Select [Custom Image] in the control panel, and temperature.
Available operations when shooting with the viewfinder u Caution M Uses Digital Preview to preview the background image with the selected setting applied. • This function is not available when in R, S, or W mode. J Saves the preview image (only when the image can be saved). Saving the Cross Processing Settings of a Captured Image Proceed to Step 6 if you do not need to change the parameters. 3 Press G. The parameter setting screen appears. 1 Press B in single image display of playback mode.
Digital Filter v/A1 4 Set the parameters. Extracted Color 1 1 Select [Digital Filter] in the control panel, and press E. The Digital Filter setting screen appears. Cancel 2 Select a filter. 3 Extract Color Shooting Extract Color Replace Color Toy Camera Retro High Contrast Shading Invert Color Unicolor Bold Bold Monochrome Available operations when shooting with the viewfinder M Uses Digital Preview to preview the background image with the selected effect applied.
HDR Capture Correcting Images Brightness Adjustment Highlight Correction/Shadow Correction v/A2 Highlight Correction Auto Shadow Correction Auto HDR Capture Auto Cancel OK u Caution • This function cannot be used in some capture modes or in combination with some other functions. (p.82) • [File Format] is fixed to [JPEG]. When [File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW+], the setting is changed to [JPEG].
Lens Correction The following features can be set from the control panel or [Lens Correction] of the A2 menu. v/A2 3 OK Shooting Distortion Correction Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties. Lat-ChromaticAb Adj Reduces lateral chromatic aberrations occurring due to lens properties. Type1 Takes pictures balancing the resolution and moiré reduction. Peripheral Illumin. Corr. Reduces peripheral light fall-off occurring due to lens properties. Type2 Prioritizes moiré reduction.
Function Page j Save Cross Processing Saves the settings used for an image captured in Cross Processing mode of Custom Image as your “Favorite” settings. Playback functions can be set from the playback mode palette as well as the B1 menu (p.21). Press B in single image display of the playback mode to display the playback mode palette. Item Image Rotation p.57 Rotates captured images.
Changing the Playback Method 1 Press L in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple Images” (p.62). Displaying Multiple Images You can display 6, 12, 20, 35 or 80 thumbnail images at the same time. 1 Turn V to the left in 4 Deleting Selected Images 2 Select the images to 001/500 100-0505 delete. 100-0505 playback mode. Playback The multi-image display screen appears. Available operations ABCD Moves the selection frame. E Confirms/cancels the selection of the image to delete.
• Use the same steps to select multiple images for the following functions. • RAW Development (p.71) • Protect (p.77) • Eye-Fi Image Transfer (p.81) Displaying Images by Folder The folder display screen appears. Images are grouped and displayed by shooting date. 1 Press G in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple Images” (p.62). The display style selection screen appears. 1 Turn V to the left in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple Images” (p.62).
Playing Back Images Continuously (Slideshow) 1 Select h in the playback mode palette. Slideshow starts. Available operations 4 Playback E Pauses/resumes playback. C Displays the previous image. D Displays the next image. B Stops playback. V Adjusts the volume of the movie. After all images are played back, the camera returns to single image display.
Connecting the Camera to an AV Device Connect to an AV device, such as a TV, equipped with an HDMI terminal to display Live View images while shooting or to play back images in playback mode. Make sure to have a commercially available HDMI cable equipped with an HDMI terminal (type D). 1 Turn the AV device and camera off. 2 Open the terminal cover of the camera, and connect the cable to the HDMI terminal.
Connecting the Camera to a Computer Connect the camera to a computer using an USB cable. Make sure to have a commercially available USB cable equipped with a micro B terminal. Playback 1 Turn the computer on. 2 Turn the camera off. 4 3 Open the terminal cover of the camera, and connect the USB cable to the USB terminal. 4 Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the computer. 5 Turn the camera on. The camera is recognized as a removable disk.
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. u Caution • Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be resized or cropped. • Images already resized or cropped to the minimum file size cannot be processed. 1 Display the image to edit in single image position of the area to crop by using the cropping frame.
Correcting Color Moiré Processing Images with Digital Filters 1 Display the image to edit in single image Reduces color moiré in images. 1 Display the image to edit in single image display. 2 Select b in the playback mode palette. display. 2 Select c in the playback mode palette. The screen to select a digital filter appears. 3 Select a filter. If the image cannot be edited, [This image cannot be processed] appears. 4 3 Use CD to select the Playback correction level and press E.
5 Set the parameters. Recreating Filter Effects Brightness Retrieves the filter effects of the selected image and applies the same filter effects to other images. Cancel OK 1 Display a filter-processed image in single image display. Available operations AB Selects a parameter. CD Adjusts the value. The screen of Step 3 reappears. 7 Press E. The save confirmation screen appears. 8 Select [Apply additional filter(s)] or [Save] and press E.
7 Select [Save] and press E. 4 Press L. The screen to select segments to delete is displayed. t Memo • If [Searching for original image] is selected in Step 3, the original image prior to digital filter application can be retrieved. Editing Movies 1 Display the movie to edit in single image display. 4 2 Select l in the playback mode palette. The movie editing screen appears. 00 ' 05" 10 ' 00" The segments to delete are Select segments for deletion specified. (Multiple segments can be deleted at once.
RAW Development You can develop RAW images into JPEG images, and save them as a new file. 5 Select the parameter setting method and press E. 001/500 Develop images with modified settings 1 Select k in the playback mode palette. The screen for selecting a RAW image processing option appears. 2 Select the desired option and press E. Select single image Develops an image. Select a folder Develops up to 500 images in the selected folder with the same settings.
7 Press E. The save confirmation screen appears. 8 Select [Save] and press E. When [Select single image] is selected, select [Continue] or [Exit], and press E. u Caution 4 Playback • Only RAW images captured with this camera can be developed. • If the White Balance, Custom Image or Digital Filter settings of RAW images captured in W mode are modified before developing, the information about the applied effects mode is deleted.
Setting Camera Settings Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions A4 You can set the functions for when f or M is pressed or when V is turned. 1 Select [Button Customization] in A4 menu and AF/AE-L Button AF/AE-L Button (Movie) press D. The screen to set the function for the selected item is displayed. Button Customization AF/AE-L Button AF/AE-L Button(Movie) Green Button E-Dial Programming 3 Select a function and press E. The following functions can be assigned to each button.
Setting E-Dial Programming Function Rotate Right Increases values when V is turned to the right (toward S). Rotate Left Increases values when V is turned to the left (toward T). 4 Press F. Page – Setting the E-dial Operation in P Mode Set the value to be changed with V when in G mode. 1 Set [Green Button] to [Green Button] in Step 3 of “Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions” (p.73). The [Button Customization] screen reappears. Repeat Steps 2 to 4. 2 Press B and select [E-dial 5 Press F twice.
Setting the Green Button Operation in M/TAv Mode You can set the function of M when in L or K mode. 1 Set [Green Button] to [Green Button] in Step 3 of “Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions” (p.73). 2 Press B and select [Action in M/TAv Mode], and change the setting. 1 Set [Green Button] to [Digital Preview] in Step 3 of “Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions” (p.73). 2 Press B and select Y or Z for each display item.
Displaying the Local Date and Time of the Specified City D1 The date and time set at the time of initial setting (p.31) 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.
t Memo File Management Settings • To protect all images stored in the memory card, select [Protect All Images] of the B1 menu. Selecting the Folder/File Settings Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images from being accidentally deleted. Folder Name u Caution • Even protected images are deleted if the inserted memory card is formatted. 1 Select f in the playback mode palette. The screen for selecting the unit for processing appears.
t Memo 3 Press B, and then press D. The text-entry screen appears. 4 Change the text. Enter 5 single-byte alphanumeric characters. Text selection cursor Folder Name ABCDE FGH I J K LM NOPQR S T U VWX Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 _ Finish PENT X Reset Cancel Enter Text input cursor 5 Available operations Settings ABCD Moves the text selection cursor. V Moves the text input cursor. M Resets the entered text to “PENTX”.
File Name File No. One of the following string of characters is used as the file name prefix depending on the [21 Color Space] setting of the E3 menu. Color Space File Name sRGB IMGPxxxx.JPG AdobeRGB _IMGxxxx.JPG The first four characters can be changed to a character string of your choice. Each file name consists of a string of 4 characters and a sequential number from 0001 to 9999.
Setting the Copyright Information D2 Sets the photographer and copyright information embedded in the Exif data. 1 Select [Copyright Information] in D2 menu and press D. The [Copyright Information] screen appears. 2 Use CD to set [Embed Copyright Data]. ABCD Moves the text selection cursor. V Moves the text input cursor. J Switches between upper and lower case letters. L Deletes a character at the position of the text input cursor.
Using a Wireless Memory Card D3 A memory card with a built-in wireless LAN “Eye-Fi card” (Wi-Fi transmission) or a “Flucard” compatible with this camera can be used. By using these cards, images can be transferred from the camera to a computer or other device via wireless LAN. Select the camera action when using an Eye-Fi card or a Flucard. 1 Select [Wireless Memory Card] in D3 menu and press D. The [Wireless Memory Card] screen appears. 2 Select [Action Mode].
Restrictions on Each Capture Mode ×: Not available Capture Mode S R bf Function cdi mq eo ghj stv Sensitivity × Flash Appendix 82 Z 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 6 Drive Mode Continuous Shooting 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 ×*
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.
Compatibility with the Built-in Flash Depending on the lens being used, the use of the built-in flash may be limited. Lens Restrictions when using the built-in flash DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED (IF)/ DA 12-24mm F4 ED AL/ DA 14mm F2.8 ED (IF)/ The built-in flash is not available DA 15mm F4 ED AL/ due to vignetting. k FA 300mm F2.8 ED (IF)/ DAk560mm F5.6 ED AW/ FAk600mm F4 ED (IF)/ FAk250-600mm F5.6 ED (IF) Vignetting may occur if the focal length is less than 20 mm.
t Memo • The focal length setting can be changed in [Input Focal Length] of the A3 menu. • When using a lens without an 9 position or a lens with an 9 position with the aperture ring set to a position other than 9, set [26 Using Aperture Ring] to [Enable] in the E4 menu. (p.86) Using the Aperture Ring E4 The shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the D FA, FA, F or A lens is not set to the 9 position or a lens without an 9 position is attached.
*1 *2 *3 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.
Using the GPS Unit The following functions are available when the optional GPS unit O-GPS1 is attached to this camera. Electronic Compass 6 Displays the current latitude, N 36°45.410' W140°02.000' 0° longitude, 89m altitude, 07/07/2014 10:00:00 direction, 1/ 250 F5.6 1600 0.0 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), capture mode, and exposure value. Appendix Tracks and captures celestial bodies.
Problem Troubleshooting Cause Problem The camera does not turn on. Cause Battery is not installed properly. The subject is too close. Move away from the subject and take a picture. The focus cannot be locked. AF Mode of Live View is set to f. Set [Contrast AF] to e, j, g, h or i. (p.50) The built-in flash does not discharge. The flash mode is set to A or B. When the flash mode is set to A or B, the flash does not discharge if the subject is bright. Change the flash mode. (p.
Problem Cause There are visible defects in a captured image, or There are parts in the display defective pixels in monitor that do not the CMOS sensor. light up or remain lit. Remedy Activate [Pixel Mapping] from the D4 menu. It takes about 30 seconds to correct the defective pixels, so be sure to install a fully charged battery. Sensor Cleaning D4 Raise the mirror up and open the shutter when cleaning the CMOS sensor with a blower. 1 Turn the camera off and remove the lens. 2 Turn the camera on.
t Memo • Please contact your nearest service center for professional cleaning as the CMOS sensor is a precision part. • You can use the optional Image Sensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1 when cleaning the CMOS sensor. Error Messages Error Messages Memory card full Description The memory card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new memory card or delete unwanted files. No image There are no images that can be played back on the memory card.
Error Messages Not enough battery power remaining to activate Pixel Mapping Not enough battery power remaining to clean sensor Not enough battery power remaining to update the firmware 6 Description These messages appear when you try to perform Pixel Mapping or Sensor Cleaning, or 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.
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.
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time List of World Time Cities The following cities can be set as Hometown and Destination.
Operating Environment for USB Connection and Provided Software With the provided software “Digital Camera Utility 5”, you can develop RAW files, make color adjustments, or check shooting information 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 Macintosh OS OS X 10.9, 10.8 or 10.7, or Mac OS X 10.
Index Symbols A 18 21 21 22 24 43 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 Numerics 1st Frame Action in AF.C ........................................ 48 AA Filter Simulator .......... 60 AC adapter ...................... 29 Action in AF.C Continuous ........................................ 48 Action in M/TAv Mode ..... 75 AE Lock ..................... 42, 73 AE Metering..................... 45 AE-L with AF Locked ....... 24 v .................................. 47 AF area..................
6 Appendix 100 Continuous playback ....... 64 Continuous Shooting ....... 52 Contrast detection AF...... 47 Control panel ............. 11, 16 Copyright Holder ............. 80 Copyright Information ...... 80 Correcting images ........... 59 Create New Folder .......... 78 Cropping.......................... 67 Cross Processing (Custom Image) ............................. 56 Cross Processing (W) ........................................ 39 n................................ 54 Custom Image .................
Invert Color (Digital Filter) .................................. 58, 68 ISO sensitivity.................. 44 J JPEG ............................... 37 K Kelvin............................... 56 Kids (S)........................ 39 L M L mode .......................... 40 Macintosh ........................ 98 Multi-segment metering ... 45 Museum (S)................. 39 Muted (Custom Image).... 56 N Natural (Custom Image) .. 56 Night Scene (S) ........... 39 Night Scene HDR (S) ..
Retro (Digital Filter) ... 58, 68 Reversal Film (Custom Image) ............................. 56 RGB Histogram Display .. 14 Rotating images .............. 64 S 6 Appendix 102 S mode ........................ 38 Save as Manual WB ........ 55 Save Cross Processing ... 57 Save Menu Location........ 17 Save RAW Data ........ 20, 36 Save Rotation Info ........... 64 Scene modes .................. 38 SD Memory Card............. 30 Select (AF Active Area) ... 49 Select (Contrast AF)........ 50 Select & Delete...
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.
• 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 6 Appendix 106 • 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.
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. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
WARRANTY POLICY 6 Appendix 108 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.
For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003. Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. ONLY Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate material, which may require special handling. See www.dtsc.ca.
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals 6 Appendix 110 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.
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) 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 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.84.
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