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SLR Digital Camera
Start Guide
Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX K-S1
digital camera.
This Start Guide provides information on how to
get your PENTAX K-S1 ready for use and its
basic operations. To ensure proper operation,
please read this Start Guide before using the
camera.
For details on how to use the various shooting
methods and settings, please refer to the
Operating Manual (PDF) posted on our website.
Refer to p.52 for details on the Operating Manual.

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  • Page 1 Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX K-S1 digital camera. This Start Guide provides information on how to get your PENTAX K-S1 ready for use and its basic operations. To ensure proper operation, please read this Start Guide before using the camera.
  • Page 2 Checking the Contents of the Package Hot shoe cover F Eyecup F Body mount cover Rechargeable Lithium-ion (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) Battery D-LI109 Battery charger AC plug cord Strap Software (CD-ROM) D-BC109 O-ST132 S-SW151 Start Guide (this manual) Lenses you can use Lenses that can be used with this camera are DA, DA L, D FA and FA J lenses and lenses that have an 9 (Auto) position on the aperture ring.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Names and Functions of the Working Parts ..3 Reviewing Images ..........33 Operating Controls ............4 Playback Mode Palette ..........34 Monitor ................6 Restrictions on Each Capture Mode ....35 Viewfinder ..............9 Restrictions on the Combinations of Special How to Change Function Settings ....
  • Page 4 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.

  • Page 5: Names And Functions Of The Working Parts

    Names and Functions of the Working Parts Hot shoe Built-in flash Image plane indicator Microphone AF assist light Strap lug Lens mount index Mirror Remote control receiver AF coupler Lens unlock button Diopter adjustment lever Lens information contacts Speaker Viewfinder Microphone Strap lug HDMI terminal (type D)

  • Page 6: Operating Controls

    1 EV Compensation button (J/J) Operating Controls Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.29) In K/L mode, use this button to switch the value to be changed between shutter speed and aperture value. In playback mode, the last JPEG image taken can also be saved in RAW format.
  • Page 7 0 Playback button (3) When the power is turned on, the lamp lights blue. When the Switches to playback mode. (p.33) focusing area can be changed, the lamp turns off. Press the button again to switch to capture mode. g Mode dial a MENU button (F) Changes the capture mode.

  • Page 8: Monitor

    Status Screen Monitor 6 7 8 9 10 Capture Mode 2 5 0 2 5 0 With this camera, you can take pictures while looking through the viewfinder or while viewing the image on the monitor. 1 6 0 0 1 6 0 0 When using the viewfinder, you can take pictures while +1.0...
  • Page 9 Live View Control Panel A mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12345 12345 Custom Image Custom Image Custom Image Bright Bright Bright +1.7 +1.7 ±0EV ±0EV 07/07/2014 07/07/2014 10:23 10:23 2000 2000 F2.8 F2.8 1600 1600 99999 99999 2000...

  • Page 10: Playback Mode

    14 AE Metering 22 JPEG Quality Playback Mode 15 AF Mode/Contrast AF 23 Shake Reduction/Movie 16 AF Active Area/Focus The captured image and shooting information are displayed in Peaking 24 AA Filter Simulator single image display of the playback mode. 17 AF Assist Light 25 Framerate Press G to change the type of information displayed in...

  • Page 11: Viewfinder

    t Memo Viewfinder • You can adjust the diopter in the viewfinder using the diopter When shooting with the viewfinder, the following information adjustment lever. If it is difficult to appears in the viewfinder. adjust the diopter adjustment lever, lift up and remove the eyecup. Adjust the lever until the AF frame in the viewfinder looks sharp and clear.

  • Page 12: How To Change Function Settings

    Using the Control Panel How to Change Function Settings You can set frequently used shooting functions. Press G in The camera functions and their settings can be selected and standby mode. changed by using the following ways. Use ABCD to select an item. Direct keys Press ABCD in standby mode.

  • Page 13: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Most functions are set from the menus. The functions that can be set on the control panel can also be set from the menus. Use V to switch between menu tabs. Custom Image Custom Image Image Capture Settings Image Capture Settings AF Settings AF Settings...

  • Page 14: Menu List

    Menu List Rec. Mode Menus Menu Item Function Default Setting Sets the image finishing tone such as color and contrast before *1 *4 Custom Image Bright shooting an image. *2 *4 Scene Mode Selects the scene mode that best suits the situation. (S mode) Portrait Selects the special effects that can be added to pictures.
  • Page 15 Menu Item Function Default Setting Distortion Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties. Correction Lat-Chromatic-Ab Reduces lateral chromatic aberrations occurring due to lens properties. Lens Correction Peripheral Illumin. Reduces peripheral light fall-off occurring due to lens properties. Corr. Diffraction Corrects blur caused by diffraction when using a small aperture. Correction Highlight Expands the dynamic range and prevents overexposed areas...
  • Page 16 Menu Item Function Default Setting Display Time Sets the Instant Review display time. 1sec. Zoom Instant Sets whether to magnify the image during Instant Review. Review Save RAW Data Sets whether to save the RAW data during Instant Review. Instant Review Sets whether to allow deletion of the displayed image during Delete...

  • Page 17: Movie Menu

    Movie Menu Menu Item Function Default Setting Sets the number of recorded pixels and the framerate of the Movie Capture Settings u/30p movie. Sets the Recording Sound Level and the volume level for Recording Sound Level Auto recording. Digital Filter Applies a digital filter effect when recording a movie.

  • Page 18: Set-Up Menus

    Set-up Menus Menu Item Function Default Setting Language/W Changes the display language. English Date Adjustment Sets the date and time and the display format. 01/01/2014 Switches between the date and time display of your hometown city World Time Hometown and that of a specified city. Text Size Sets whether to magnify the text size when selecting a menu item.
  • Page 19 Menu Item Function Default Setting Flicker Reduction Cuts down on the screen flicker by setting the power frequency. 50Hz Sets the time until the camera turns off automatically if no Auto Power Off 1min. operations are made for a certain period of time. Other Indicator Lights up the main switch lamp, mode dial lamp, E lamp, and grip High...

  • Page 20: Custom Setting Menus

    Custom Setting Menus Menu Item Function Default Setting 1 EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. 1/3 EV Steps 2 Sensitivity Steps Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity. 1 EV Step 3 Meter Operating Time Sets the meter operating time. 10sec.
  • Page 21 Menu Item Function Default Setting Sets the action priority for when the focus mode is set to x and 15 AF.S Setting Focus-priority 0 is fully pressed. Sets the action priority for the first frame when the focus mode is 16 1st Frame Action in AF.C Release-priority set to y and 0 is fully pressed.

  • Page 22: Getting Your Camera Ready For Use

    Attaching a Lens Getting Your Camera Ready for Make sure that the camera is turned off. Remove the body mount Attaching the Strap cover (1) and lens mount cover (2). Pass the end of the strap After removing the cover, be sure to put the lens down with the lens through the strap lug and mount side facing upward.

  • Page 23: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Inserting/Removing the Battery and Memory Card Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. Open the battery/memory Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. card cover. Slide the battery/memory card Battery charger Indicator lamp cover unlock lever (1) before opening the cover.

  • Page 24: Setting The Display Language And Date/Time

    Setting the Display Language and Date/Time Close the battery/memory card cover. Turn the main switch to [ON]. The lamp lights up in green. The [Language/W] screen appears. Use ABCD to select the desired language and press E. The [Initial Setting] screen Initial Setting Initial Setting appears in the selected language.
  • Page 25 Press B to select [Text Size] and press D. Use AB to set the Date Adjustment Date Adjustment month. Date Format Date Format mm/dd/yy mm/dd/yy Use AB to select [Std.] or Date Date 01/01/2014 01/01/2014 Set the day, year and time in the Initial Setting Initial Setting Time...

  • Page 26: Formatting A Memory Card

    Formatting a Memory Card Basic Shooting Operation Press F. The A1 menu appears. Shooting with the Viewfinder Use V to display D4 menu. Remove the front lens cap Use AB to select [Format] and press D. by pushing the top and The [Format] screen appears.

  • Page 27: Shooting While Viewing The Live View Image

    The selected capture mode is Auto Picture Auto Picture Shooting While Viewing the Live View Image 2 5 0 2 5 0 displayed on the monitor (Guide Display). Press K in Step 4 of 1 6 0 0 1 6 0 0 “Shooting with the -- -- Viewfinder”...

  • Page 28: Capture Modes For Still Pictures

    Capture Modes for Still Pictures Scene Modes Select the capture mode that suits the subject and shooting Set the mode dial to S. conditions. The scene mode selection screen appears. The following capture modes are available on this camera. Select a scene mode. Capture Mode Application Portrait...
  • Page 29 Night Scene Used for shooting at night. Effects Modes Takes three consecutive images at Night Scene three different exposure levels to Set the mode dial to W. create a single composite image The effects mode palette appears. from them. For taking snapshots in poorly lit Select an effects mode.

  • Page 30: Exposure Modes

    Exposure Modes Turn the mode dial to select the desired exposure mode. × x: Available #: Restricted : Not available V appears on the status screen Change Change for the value that can be Change EV Com- Mode Shutter Aperture changed.
  • Page 31 Setting the Sensitivity EV Compensation Press A in standby mode. Press J, and then turn V. Use AB to select an item. 3200 3200 Sets the range to be adjusted automatically. AUTO The upper limit can be changed. Cancel Cancel Sets a fixed value between ISO 100 to ISO 51200.

  • Page 32: Recording Movies

    Press 0 fully. Recording Movies Movie recording starts. In the upper left area of the monitor, “REC” blinks and the Turn the main switch to size of the file being recorded is displayed. Press 0 fully again. Movie recording stops. Return the main switch to the [ON] position to exit C mode.

  • Page 33: Setting The Flash Mode

    Setting the Flash Mode Press E. The camera returns to standby mode. Press C in standby mode. Press 1. Select a flash mode. The built-in flash is popped up. Auto Flash Discharge Auto Flash Discharge Cancel Cancel t Memo Auto Flash Automatically measures the ambient light and •...

  • Page 34: Setting The Drive Mode

    Setting the Drive Mode Setting the White Balance Press D in standby mode. Press B in standby mode. Select a drive mode. Continuous Shooting (H) Continuous Shooting (H) Select the White Balance. Auto White Balance Auto White Balance WB± WB± Cancel Cancel Cancel...

  • Page 35: Reviewing Images

    Playing Back Movies Reviewing Images 100-0001 100-0001 Press 3. The camera enters playback mode and the most recently captured image is displayed 10'30" 10'30" (single image display). Available operations Plays back/pauses a movie. Review the captured image. Forwards a frame (when paused).

  • Page 36: Playback Mode Palette

    Item Function Playback Mode Palette Divides a movie or deletes unwanted l Movie Edit segments. Playback functions can be set from Image Rotation Image Rotation the playback mode palette as well as Eye-Fi Image Transfers selected images wirelessly *1 *5 the B1 menu.

  • Page 37: Restrictions On Each Capture Mode

    Restrictions on Each Capture Mode × : Not available Capture Mode Function × × × Sensitivity × × × Flash Continuous × × Shooting × × Self-timer × × Remote Control Exposure × × × × Bracketing Focus Method × RAW/RAW+ ×...

  • Page 38: Restrictions On The Combinations Of Special Functions

    Capture Mode Function × × Digital Filter × × × × HDR Capture × AA Filter Simulator × × 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.

  • Page 39: Functions Available With Various Lenses

    Lenses with a maximum aperture of F2.8 or faster. Only available at Functions Available with Various the 9 position. Lenses with a maximum aperture of F5.6 or faster. Lenses Available when using the built-in flash, AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ, AF360FGZ II, AF200FG or AF160FC. Only available with compatible lenses.

  • Page 40: Main Specifications

    Model Description Viewfinder TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital camera Type with a built-in retractable P-TTL flash Type Pentaprism Finder PENTAX K bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens Coverage (FOV) Approx. 100% Lens Mount information contacts, K-mount with power contacts) Magnification Approx. 0.95× (50mm F1.4 at infinity)
  • Page 41 Auto White Balance, Multi Auto White Balance, EV Compensation ±5 EV (1/3 EV steps or 1/2 EV steps can be selected) Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: AE Lock Can be assigned to f from the menu. Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: Cool White, L: Preset Modes Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, n, Manual Shutter...
  • Page 42 Capture Functions Playback Functions Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Single frame, Multi-image display (6, 12, 20, 35, and Custom Image Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, 80 thumbnails), Image magnification (Up to 16×, Monochrome, Cross Processing quick zoom), Rotated image display, Histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram), Highlight Alert, Detailed Cross Processing Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3 Playback View...
  • Page 43 Dimensions and Weight M button: Green Button, One Push File Format, E-Dial Optical Preview, Digital Preview, AF Active Area Approx. 120 mm (W) × 92.5 mm (H) × 69.5 mm (D) Programming/ Dimensions f button: Enable AF1, Enable AF2, Cancel AF, (excluding protrusions) Button AE Lock...

  • Page 44: Operating Environment For Usb Connection And Provided Software

    Operating Environment for USB Connection Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time and Provided Software (When using the fully charged battery) With the provided software “Digital Camera Utility 5”, you can develop RAW files, make color adjustments, or check shooting Flash Photography Tempe- Normal...
  • Page 45 Macintosh OS X 10.9, 10.8 or 10.7, or Mac OS X 10.6 Intel Core 2 Duo or higher 2 GB or more For installing and starting up the program: 100 MB or more of available space For saving image files: Approx. 5 MB/file (JPEG), Approx.

  • Page 46: For Using Your Camera Safely

    • Should the monitor be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes For Using Your Camera Safely or mouth. • Depending on your individual factors or physical condition, the use of the camera may cause itching, rashes or blisters.
  • Page 47 • Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while Keep the Camera and its Accessories out of the the cord is plugged in. • Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. This can cause an electric Reach of Small Children shock.

  • Page 48: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    • Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, Care to be Taken During Handling and remove it after temperatures of the camera and surroundings are equalized.
  • Page 49 About SD Memory Cards About Eye-Fi Cards • The SD Memory Card is • An SD Memory Card with a built-in wireless LAN (“Eye-Fi card”) can be equipped with a write-protect used with this camera. switch. Setting the switch to •...
  • Page 50 All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Announcement on the Use of BSD-Licensed Software This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching This product includes software licensed under the BSD License. BSD enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to license is a form of license which permits the redistribution of the software produce images more faithful to their intentions.

  • Page 51: Warranty Policy

    camera will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. If WARRANTY POLICY the camera is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If your camera was All our cameras purchased through authorized bona fide purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against...
  • Page 52 For customers in USA For customers in Canada STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES- This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation 003. is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept Pour les utilisateurs au Canada any interference received, including interference that may...

  • Page 53: Declaration Of Conformity

    Product Name: SLR Digital Camera For more information about collection and recycling of used Model Number: PENTAX K-S1 products, please contact your local authorities, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the Contact person: Customer Service Manager products.

  • Page 54: Information On The Operating Manual

    2. In other countries outside the EU Information on the Operating These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish Manual to discard used products, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. An Operating Manual (PDF) containing information on how to For Switzerland: Used electrical/electronic equipment can be use this camera is available.
  • Page 55 Memo...
  • Page 56 RICOH IMAGING Am Kaiserkai 1, 20457 Hamburg, GERMANY DEUTSCHLAND GmbH (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.uk) RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS 633 17th Street, Suite 2600, Denver, Colorado 80202, U.S.A. CORPORATION (http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com)

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