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Operating Manual
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Getting Started
Shooting
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  • Page 1 Introduction Getting Started SLR Digital Camera Shooting Playback Operating Manual Settings Appendix To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual 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 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: Introducing The K-S1

    Introducing the K-S1 Getting Started Taking Pictures Playback Functions Changing the Settings Appendix...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    How to Use This Manual Introducing the PENTAX K-S1 Taking Pictures ... p.7 ........p.38 Gives you an overview of the K-S1. Once you’ve confirmed that the camera works Read this and get to know your K-S1! properly, try out the camera and take lots of...

  • Page 5: Shooting

    Playback Functions Appendix ........ p.64 ............. p.88 Explains various operations for playing back Provides various resources. and editing images. Restrictions on Each Capture Mode ..... p.88 Playback Mode Palette Items ....... p.64 Functions Available with Various Lenses ..p.90 Changing the Playback Method ....p.65 Functions when Using an External Flash ..

  • Page 6: Playback

    Setting the Display Language ........32 Setting the Date and Time ........... 33 Setting the LCD Display ..........34 Introducing the PENTAX K-S1 ....7 Formatting a Memory Card .......... 34 Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...7 Basic Shooting Operation ........35 Operating Controls ............

  • Page 7: Settings

    Setting the Drive Mode .........53 Changing the Settings ......77 Continuous Shooting ........... 54 Camera Settings ..........77 Self-timer ..............54 Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions ..... 77 Remote Control ............55 Displaying the Local Date and Time Exposure Bracketing ............ 55 of the Specified City .............
  • Page 8 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 9: 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 10: Operating Controls

    1 EV Compensation button (J/J) Operating Controls Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.43) 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 11 0 Playback button (3) f OK button (E) Switches to playback mode. (p.37) When a menu or the control panel is displayed, press this Press the button again to switch to capture mode. button to confirm the selected item. Press this button when [AF Active Area] is set to E or 8, a MENU button (F) or when [Contrast AF] is set to g or h to change the Displays a menu.

  • Page 12: 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 1 6 0 0 1 6 0 0 the viewfinder or while viewing the image on the monitor. +1.0 +1.0 G1A1...
  • Page 13 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 07/07/2014 07/07/2014 10:23 10:23 ±0EV ±0EV 2000 F2.8 F2.8 2000 F2.8 F2.8 2000 1600 1600...
  • Page 14 12 Peripheral Illumination 20 File Format (p.38) Shooting Info Display Correction (p.62) 21 JPEG Recorded Pixels 13 Diffraction Correction (p.38)/Movie Recorded You can change the type of information displayed in standby (p.62) Pixels (p.38) mode by pressing G while the control panel is displayed. 14 AE Metering (p.47) 22 JPEG Quality (p.38) Use CD to select the type and press E.
  • Page 15 t Memo Playback Mode • The screen selected in the Playback Info Display selection screen is displayed in playback mode when the camera is The captured image and shooting information are displayed turned off and on again. If [Playback Info Display] is set to in single image display of the playback mode.
  • Page 16 11 Color Moiré Correction 31 Lateral Chromatic Detailed Information Display (p.71) Aberration Adjustment 12 Shutter speed (p.62) Still pictures 13 Aperture value 32 Peripheral Illumination 14 Shake Reduction (p.20)/ Correction (p.62) 100-0001 100-0001 Movie SR (p.22) 33 Diffraction Correction +1.0 +1.0 ±0 ±0 2000...

  • Page 17: Viewfinder

    Histogram Display/RGB Histogram Display Viewfinder Use AB to switch between the Histogram Display and RGB When shooting with the viewfinder, the following information Histogram Display. appears in the viewfinder. 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 2000 2000 F2.8 F2.8 +0.3 +0.3 2000 2000 F2.8 F2.8 +0.3...

  • Page 18: How To Change Function Settings

    t Memo How to Change Function Settings • The information is displayed in the viewfinder when 0 is pressed halfway, or during the meter operating time (default setting: 10 sec.). The camera functions and their settings can be selected and •...

  • Page 19: Using The Control Panel

    Using the Control Panel You can set frequently used shooting functions. Press G in standby mode. Use ABCD to select an item. 99999 99999 File Format File Format 07/07/2014 07/07/2014 10:23 10:23 Use V to change settings. Press E to make detailed settings.

  • Page 20: 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 21: Menu List

    Menu List Rec. Mode Menus Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Sets the image finishing tone such as color and contrast *1 *4 Custom Image Bright p.58 before shooting an image. Selects the scene mode that best suits the situation. *2 *4 Scene Mode Portrait...
  • Page 22 Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Distortion Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties. Correction Lat-Chromatic-Ab Reduces lateral chromatic aberrations occurring due to lens properties. Lens p.62 Correction Peripheral Illumin. Reduces peripheral light fall-off occurring due to lens Corr. properties. Diffraction Corrects blur caused by diffraction when using a small Correction...
  • Page 23 Menu Item Function Default Setting Page 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 p.35 Review...

  • Page 24: Movie Menu

    Movie Menu Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Sets the number of recorded pixels and the framerate of the Movie Capture Settings u/30p p.38 movie. Sets the Recording Sound Level and the volume level for Recording Sound Level Auto p.45 recording.

  • Page 25: Set-Up Menus

    Set-up Menus Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Language/W Changes the display language. English p.32 Date Adjustment Sets the date and time and the display format. 01/01/2014 p.33 Switches between the date and time display World Time Hometown p.80 of your hometown city and that of a specified city. Sets whether to magnify the text size when selecting Text Size Std.
  • Page 26 Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Sequential Sets whether to continue the sequential numbering for the Numbering file name when a new folder is created. File No. p.84 Resets the file number setting and returns to 0001 each time Reset File Number –...

  • Page 27: Custom Setting Menus

    Custom Setting Menus Menu Item Function Default Setting Page 1 EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. 1/3 EV Steps p.43 2 Sensitivity Steps Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity. 1 EV Step p.46 3 Meter Operating Time Sets the meter operating time.
  • Page 28 Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Sets the action priority for when the focus mode is set to 15 AF.S Setting Focus-priority p.50 x and 0 is fully pressed. Sets the action priority for the first frame when the focus 16 1st Frame Action in AF.C Release-priority p.50...

  • Page 29: Attaching The Strap

    Attaching the Strap Attaching a Lens Pass the end of the strap Make sure that the camera is turned off. through the strap lug and Remove the body mount secure it on the inside cover (1) and lens mount of the clasp. cover (2).

  • Page 30: Using The Battery And Charger

    u Caution Using the Battery and Charger • 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 Use the battery D-LI109 and battery charger D-BC109 a lens is not attached.

  • Page 31: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    Inserting/Removing the Battery Face the A mark on the battery up, and insert it into u Caution the battery charger. • Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is inserted incorrectly, Insert the battery into the battery it may not be removed. charger at an angle, and then fit •...

  • Page 32: Using The Ac Adapter

    Using the AC Adapter Face the A mark on the battery towards the lens, and We recommend the use of the optional AC adapter kit K-AC128 insert the battery until it locks when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting into place.

  • Page 33: Inserting A Memory Card

    Inserting a Memory Card Connect the DC coupler and the AC adapter. 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.

  • Page 34: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Close the battery/memory card cover. Turn the camera on and make the initial settings. Turning the Camera On Turn the main switch to [ON]. u Caution The lamp lights up in green. • Do not remove the memory card while the card access lamp The first time the camera is (orange) is lit.

  • Page 35: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Use CD to select a city. Hometown Hometown Use V to change the region. Refer to “List of World Time Press D, and use AB Date Adjustment Date Adjustment Cities” (p.103) for cities that can to select the date format.

  • Page 36: Setting The Lcd Display

    Setting the LCD Display Formatting a Memory Card Use CD to select a color. Press F. LCD Display LCD Display Display Color Display Color Select the display color of the The A1 menu appears. status screen, control panel and 2 5 0 2 5 0 menu cursor from colors 1 to 12.

  • Page 37: Basic Shooting Operation

    The selected capture mode Auto Picture Auto Picture Basic Shooting Operation 2 5 0 2 5 0 is displayed on the monitor (Guide Display). Take pictures using the Auto Picture (R) mode in which the 1 6 0 0 1 6 0 0 y Guide Display settings camera automatically selects the optimal capture mode.

  • Page 38: Shooting With Live View

    t Memo Shooting with Live View • You can use the f button to focus on the subject. (p.49) • You can set the operation and display settings during Instant Review in [Instant Review] of the A4 menu. (p.21) When Press K in Step 5 of “Basic [Display Time] is set to y, Instant Review will be displayed Shooting Operation”...

  • Page 39: Reviewing Images

    V to the left Switches to the thumbnail display Reviewing Images (p.65). Saves the RAW data (only when a Review the captured image on the monitor. JPEG image was taken and the data remains in the buffer). Press 3. Changes the type of information displayed (p.13).

  • Page 40: Configuring The Capture Settings

    Memo • When [File Format] is set to [RAW+], a JPEG image and a RAW image with the same file number are saved at the same time. • [PEF] of [RAW File Format] is a PENTAX original RAW file format.

  • Page 41: Taking Still Pictures

    Taking 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. Portrait Portrait Capture Mode...
  • Page 42 Enhances colors of trees and Press E. Forest sunbeams through foliage and The camera is in standby mode. produces a vivid color image. Turn V to change the scene mode. Night Scene Used for shooting at night. t Memo Takes three consecutive images •...

  • Page 43: Effects Modes

    Effects Modes Press E. The camera returns to standby mode. Set the mode dial to W. t Memo The effects mode palette appears. • You can change the effects mode also from the control panel or the A1 menu. Select an effects mode. Faded Color Faded Color •...

  • Page 44: 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 for the value that can be changed. 1 0 0 1 0 0 Mode 99999 99999 The value that can be changed...

  • Page 45: Ev Compensation

    t Memo EV Compensation • The settings for exposure can be specified in increments of 1/3 EV steps. In [1 EV Steps] of the E1 menu, you can The compensation value can be set between -5 and +5 EV change the adjustment steps to 1/2 EV steps. (-2 and +2 EV in C mode).

  • Page 46: Recording Movies

    t Memo Recording Movies • Exposure Bracketing shooting enables you to take pictures while automatically changing exposure. (p.55) Turn the main switch to C. 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.

  • Page 47: Playing Back Movies

    Playing Back Movies Focus on the subject. In v mode, press 0 halfway. Display the movie to play 100-0001 100-0001 Press 0 fully. back in single image display Movie recording starts. of the playback mode. In the upper left area of the monitor, “REC” blinks and the size of the file being recorded is displayed.

  • Page 48: Setting The Exposure

    Setting the Exposure Noise Reduction when Shooting v/A2 with a High ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity You can set the Noise Reduction High-ISO NR High-ISO NR setting when shooting with a high Auto Auto ISO sensitivity in the control panel Press A in standby mode. or [High-ISO NR] of the A2 menu.

  • Page 49: Using The Built-In Flash

    Using the Built-in Flash AE Metering v/A1 Choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness Press C in standby mode. and determining exposure. Set in the control panel or AE Metering AE Metering Select a flash mode. [AE Metering] of the A1 menu.
  • Page 50 • When the built-in flash is used in J mode, the shutter speed To compensate the flash automatically changes over a range from 1/180 seconds to Auto Flash Discharge Auto Flash Discharge a slow shutter speed depending on the lens being used. output or when K is The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 seconds when a lens selected, press B and then...

  • Page 51: Setting The Focus Method

    Setting the Focus Method Setting the AF Mode when Shooting v/A1 with the Viewfinder Set the focus mode switch to v or w. Press G in standby mode. Select [AF Mode] and press E. The [AF Mode] screen appears. Select an autofocus mode AF Mode AF Mode and press E.
  • Page 52 Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point) Press F. v/A1 The camera returns to standby mode. Press G in standby mode. t Memo • The following settings for autofocus operation can be set Select [AF Active Area] and press E. in the E3 menu. The [AF Active Area] screen appears.

  • Page 53: Setting The Af Mode During Live View

    Setting the AF Mode during Press F. v/A3 Live View The camera returns to standby mode. If you selected E or 8 in Step 3, proceed to Step 5. Press G in standby mode in Live View. Select the desired AF point. 2 5 0 2 5 0 Select [Contrast AF] and press E.
  • Page 54 t Memo h Select Sets the focusing area by the pixel. • When set to j, the number of faces detected can be Sets the focusing area to a limited area confirmed by the number of lit grip lamps (0 to 5). i Spot at the center.

  • Page 55: Setting The Drive Mode

    Setting the Drive Mode AF Fine Adjustment You can precisely fine tune your lenses with the camera’s You can choose from the following drive modes. autofocus system. Single Frame Shooting Normal capture mode Select [25 AF Fine Adjustment] in E4 menu and press D.

  • Page 56: Continuous Shooting

    • The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off Self-timer when Self-timer or Remote Control is selected. • When the drive mode that employs the self-timer or remote control is selected, exposure may be affected by the light Press D in standby mode. entering through the viewfinder.

  • Page 57: Remote Control

    Remote Control Exposure Bracketing Press D in standby mode. Press D in standby mode. The Drive Mode screen appears. The Drive Mode screen appears. Select Q and press B. Select T and press B. Remote Control Remote Control Set the bracket value. Exposure Bracketing Exposure Bracketing Cancel...

  • Page 58: Setting The White Balance

    Available operations when shooting with the viewfinder Setting the White Balance Uses Digital Preview to preview the background image with the white balance setting applied. Press B in standby mode. The White Balance setting screen appears. Saves the preview image (only when the image can be saved).

  • Page 59: Adjusting The White Balance Manually

    • The following settings for the white balance can be set in the Adjusting the White Balance Manually E2 menu. 10 WB Adjustable Range Fixed, Auto Adjustment You can measure the white balance at a selected location. Auto White Balance, Multi Select o in Step 2 of 11 WB When Using Flash Auto White Balance, Flash,...

  • Page 60: Controlling The Image Finishing Tone

    Controlling the Image Finishing Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature 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. Select p in Step 2 of “Setting the White Balance”...
  • Page 61 Available operations when shooting with the viewfinder Press F. Uses Digital Preview to preview the background The camera returns to standby mode. image with the selected setting applied. u Caution Saves the preview image (only when the image • This function is not available when in R, S, or W can be saved).

  • Page 62: Digital Filter

    t Memo Digital Filter v/A1 • The saved Cross Processing settings can be loaded by selecting [Cross Processing] in Step 2 of “Custom Image” (p.58), and selecting one of the Favorite settings 1 to 3 for Select [Digital Filter] in the control panel, the parameter.

  • Page 63: Correcting Images

    Correcting Images Set the parameters. Extracted Color 1 Extracted Color 1 Brightness Adjustment Cancel Cancel Check Check Highlight Correction/Shadow Correction v/A2 Available operations Selects a parameter. Expands the dynamic range and enables a wider range of tones Adjusts the value. to be recorded by the CMOS sensor and reduces the occurrence of overexposed/underexposed areas.

  • Page 64: Lens Correction

    HDR Capture Lens Correction v/A1 v/A2 Takes three consecutive images The following features can be set HDR Capture HDR Capture Distortion Correction Distortion Correction at three different exposure levels Auto Auto from the control panel or [Lens to create a single composite picture Correction] of the A2 menu.

  • Page 65: Anti-Aliasing Filter Simulator

    Anti-Aliasing Filter Simulator v/A3 By shaking the Shake Reduction unit, a moiré reduction effect simulating that of a low-pass filter can be achieved. Set in the control panel or [AA Filter 99999 99999 AA Filter Simulator AA Filter Simulator Simulator] of the A3 menu. Cancel Cancel Takes pictures balancing the resolution and...

  • Page 66: Playback Functions

    Item Function Page Playback Mode Palette Items Saves the settings used for an image captured in Playback functions can be set from Save Cross Image Rotation Image Rotation Cross Processing mode of p.59 the playback mode palette as well Processing Custom Image as your as the B1 menu (p.22).

  • Page 67: Changing The Playback Method

    Changing the Playback Method Deleting Selected Images Press L in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple Images” (p.65). Displaying Multiple Images Select the images to delete. 001/500 001/500 100-0505 100-0505 You can display 6, 12, 20, 35 or 80 thumbnail images at the same time.

  • Page 68: Displaying Images By Folder

    t Memo Deleting a Folder • You can select up to 500 images at a time. • Protected images cannot be selected. • You can delete the images selected individually along with Select a folder to delete in Step 1 of “Displaying the images selected by specifying the range to delete.

  • Page 69: Displaying Images By Shooting Date

    Displaying Images by Shooting Date Playing Back Images Continuously (Slideshow) Images are grouped and displayed by shooting date. Select h in the playback mode palette. Slideshow starts. Press G in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple Images” (p.65). Available operations The display style selection screen appears. Pauses/resumes playback.

  • Page 70: Displaying Rotated Images

    Displaying Rotated Images Connecting the Camera to an AV Device When you take pictures with the camera held vertically, image Connect to an AV device, such as a TV, equipped with an HDMI rotation information is saved when shooting. When [Auto Image terminal to display Live View images while shooting or to play Rotation] in the B1 menu is set to [On], the image is back images in playback mode.

  • Page 71: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    u Caution Connecting the Camera • While the camera is connected to an AV device, nothing is to a Computer displayed on the camera monitor. Also, you cannot adjust the volume on the camera. Adjust the volume on the AV device. Connect the camera to a computer using an USB cable.

  • Page 72: Editing And Processing Images

    USB cable. Changing the Image Size • If the “PENTAX K-S1” dialog appears on the computer screen in Step 5, select [Open folder to view files] and click the u Caution OK button.

  • Page 73: Correcting Color Moiré

    Cropping Out Part of the Image (Cropping) Correcting Color Moiré Crops out only the desired area of the selected image and Reduces color moiré in images. saves it as a new file. Display the image to edit in single image display. Display the image to edit in single image display.

  • Page 74: Processing Images With Digital Filters

    Processing Images with Digital Filters Set the parameters. Brightness Brightness Display the image to edit in single image display. Select b in the playback mode palette. Cancel Cancel The screen to select a digital filter appears. Available operations Select a filter. 100-0001 100-0001 Selects a parameter.

  • Page 75: Editing Movies

    Recreating Filter Effects Select [Save] and press E. t Memo Retrieves the filter effects of the selected image and applies the same filter effects to other images. • If [Searching for original image] is selected in Step 3, the original image prior to digital filter application can be Display a filter-processed image in single image retrieved.
  • Page 76 Available operations Select [Save] and press E. Plays back/pauses a movie. Forwards a frame (when t Memo paused). • Select dividing points in chronological order from the beginning of the movie. When canceling the selected dividing Fast-forwards playback. Press and hold D points, cancel each of them in reverse order (from the end of Reverses a frame (when the movie to the beginning).

  • Page 77: Raw Development

    RAW Development Select the parameter setting 001/500 001/500 100-0001 100-0001 method and press E. You can develop RAW images into JPEG images, and save Develop images as shot Develop images as shot Develop images with Develop images with them as a new file. modified settings modified settings Select k in the playback mode palette.
  • Page 78 Press E. The save confirmation screen appears. Select [Save] and press E. When [Select single image] is selected, select [Continue] or [Exit], and press E. u Caution • 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.

  • Page 79: Camera Settings

    Setting Function Page Camera Settings Autofocus is Enable AF1 performed when f is pressed. Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions Autofocus is performed when You can set the functions for when f or M is pressed f is pressed or when V is turned. Enable AF2 AF/AE-L and not when...
  • Page 80 Setting Function Page Setting the One Push File Format Green Resets the value – Button being adjusted. Set [Green Button] to [One Push File Format] in One Push Temporarily changes p.78 Step 3 of “Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions” File Format the file format.
  • Page 81 Setting the E-dial Operation in P Mode Setting the Green Button 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. Set [Green Button] to [Green Button] in Step 3 of Set [Green Button] to [Green Button] in Step 3 of “Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions”...

  • Page 82: Displaying The Local Date And Time Of The Specified City

    Selecting the Display Settings for Digital Preview Displaying the Local Date and Time of the Specified City Set [Green Button] to [Digital Preview] in Step 3 of The date and time set at the time of initial setting (p.32) serve “Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions”...

  • Page 83: File Management Settings

    File Management Settings Press E. The [World Time] screen reappears. t Memo Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) • Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.103) for cities that can be selected as a hometown or destination. You can protect images from being accidentally deleted. •...

  • Page 84: Selecting The Folder/File Settings

    t Memo The two digits of the month and day on which the • To protect all images stored in the memory card, select picture was taken are assigned after the folder [Protect All Images] of the B1 menu. number. Date The month and day appear according to the date format set in [Date Adjustment].
  • Page 85 File Name After entering the text, move the text selection cursor to [Finish], and press E. One of the following string of characters is used as the file name The screen of Step 2 reappears. prefix depending on the [21 Color Space] setting of the E3 menu.
  • Page 86 t Memo File No. • When [Color Space] is [AdobeRGB], the file name prefix is “_” and first three characters of the entered character string Each file name consists of a string becomes the file name. File No. File No. of 4 characters and a sequential Sequential Numbering Sequential Numbering...

  • Page 87: Setting The Copyright Information

    Available operations Setting the Copyright Information ABCD Moves the text selection cursor. Moves the text input cursor. Sets the photographer and copyright information embedded in the Exif data. Switches between upper and lower case letters. Select [Copyright Information] in D2 menu Deletes a character at the position and press D.

  • Page 88: Using A Wireless Memory Card

    Flucard Using a Wireless Memory Card Enables wireless data transfer with Flucard. Disables wireless data transfer with Flucard. 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 Select Y or Z for [Auto Resize].
  • Page 89 t Memo • A smartphone can be used to operate this camera when a Flucard compatible with this camera is inserted. Refer to the Flucard manual for details on how to use the card. • When an Eye-Fi card is used, 100 images can be stored in a single folder.

  • Page 90: 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 91: 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 92: 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 93: Setting The Focal Length

    Restrictions when using Compatibility with the Built-in Flash Lens the built-in flash Depending on the lens being used, the use of the built-in flash When the focal length is less than may be limited. 24 mm or when the focal length is DA 17-70mm F4 AL (IF) 35 mm and the shooting distance Restrictions when using...

  • Page 94: Using The Aperture Ring

    The following restrictions apply depending on the lens Use AB to set the focal being used. length. Input Focal Length Input Focal Length Capture Press C to select a value from Lens Used Restriction mm mm Mode the list. When using a zoom lens, select D FA, FA, F, A, M The aperture remains open.

  • Page 95: Functions When Using An External Flash

    Available only when using a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A lens. Functions when Using an External Shutter speed of 1/90 seconds or slower. When combined with the AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ, or Flash AF360FGZ II, 1/3 of the flash discharge can be output by the built-in flash and 2/3 can be output by the external flash.

  • Page 96: Using The Gps Unit

    Using the GPS Unit Shooting Celestial Bodies (ASTROTRACER) The following functions are available when the optional GPS unit O-GPS1 is attached to this camera. Set the mode dial to M. Displays the Select [GPS] in A2 menu and press D. current latitude, N 36°45.410' N 36°45.410'...

  • Page 97: Troubleshooting

    Problem Cause Remedy Troubleshooting The focus AF Mode of Live Set [Contrast AF] to e, j, g, cannot be View is set to f. h or i. (p.51) locked. t Memo When the flash mode is set to A The built-in flash •...

  • Page 98: Sensor Cleaning

    t Memo Sensor Cleaning • Please contact your nearest service center for professional cleaning as the CMOS sensor is a precision part. Raise the mirror up and open the shutter when cleaning • You can use the optional Image Sensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1 the CMOS sensor with a blower.

  • Page 99: Error Messages

    Error Messages Description Error Messages Not enough battery power remaining to activate Pixel These messages appear when you try to Mapping Error Messages Description perform Pixel Mapping or Sensor Not enough battery power The memory card is full and no more Cleaning, or to update the firmware if the remaining to clean sensor Memory card full...

  • Page 100: Main Specifications

    Type with a built-in retractable P-TTL flash Cropping, Digital Filter, Movie Edit, RAW This image cannot be Development, or Save as Manual WB PENTAX K bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens Lens Mount processed for images captured with other cameras, information contacts, K-mount with power contacts)
  • Page 101 Color Space sRGB, AdobeRGB Dots Approx. 921K dots SD/SDHC*/SDXC* memory card, Eye-Fi card, Adjustment Brightness, saturation and colors adjustable Storage Media FLUCARD (*UHS-I compatible) White Balance Folder Name: Date (100_1018, 101_1019...) Storage Folder or a user-assigned name (default: PENTX) Method using a combination of the CMOS image Type sensor and the light source detection sensor File Name: user-assigned name (default: IMGP****)
  • Page 102 Flash Auto Picture modes: Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Built-in retractable P-TTL pop-up flash Blue Sky, Forest Guide number: approx. 10 (ISO100/m) Built-in Flash Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Angle of view coverage: equivalent to 28mm lens in Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, 35 mm format Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR*, Night Snap,...
  • Page 103 Movie Development options: Select single image, Select multiple images, Select a folder File Format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) Development parameters: File Format (JPEG), Recorded Pixels u (1920×1080, 30p/25p/24p) Aspect Ratio, JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality, Framerate t (1280×720, 60p/50p) Color Space, Distortion Correction, Lat-Chromatic- Development Ab Adj, Peripheral Illumin.
  • Page 104 Power Supply Optional Accessories Battery Type Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI109 O-GPS1: GPS information (Latitude, Longitude, GPS Unit Altitude, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)), AC Adapter AC Adapter Kit K-AC128 (optional) Direction, Electronic Compass, ASTROTRACER Number of recordable images: FLUCARD Remote capture, image browsing (with 50% flash usage): approx.
  • Page 105 Approximate Image Storage Capacity List of World Time Cities and Playback Time The following cities can be set as Hometown and Destination. (When using the fully charged battery) Region City Flash Photography Honolulu, Anchorage, Vancouver, San Normal Playback North Battery Temperature 100% Francisco, Los Angeles, Calgary, Denver,...

  • Page 106: Operating Environment For Usb Connection And Provided Software

    Operating Environment for USB Connection Macintosh and Provided Software OS X 10.9, 10.8 or 10.7, or Mac OS X 10.6 With the provided software “Digital Camera Utility 5”, you can Intel Core 2 Duo or higher develop RAW files, make color adjustments, or check shooting information on a computer.

  • Page 107: Index

    Index Symbols Auto Flash Discharge ..47 Bulb (B) Mode Options ..25 Auto Image Rotation..68 Bulb Exposure ....42 A menu......19 AA Filter Simulator ..63 R mode....35 Button ........ 8 C menu......22 AC adapter ...... 30 Auto mode (AF Mode) ..
  • Page 108 Continuous mode Digital Filter ....60, 72 (AF Mode) ....49 Digital Preview....78 Face Detection GPS Time Sync ....94 Continuous playback ..67 Diopter adjustment (Contrast AF).... 51 GPS unit ......94 Continuous Shooting ..54 lever ......16 Face Detection Assist Green Button ....
  • Page 109 Instant Review... 21, 35 Magnifying images ..37 Museum (S) ....40 Playback mode Invert Color Manual Exposure .... 42 Muted palette ...... 64 (Digital Filter)..60, 72 Manual Flash (Custom Image) ..58 Portrait (S) ....39 ISO sensitivity....46 Discharge ....
  • Page 110 Remote Control Shade (White Balance) ... 56 Spot (Contrast AF) ..52 Unicolor Bold shooting....55 Shading Spot metering ....47 (W) ....41 Replace Color (Digital Filter)..60, 72 Stage Lighting (S)..40 Updating firmware ... 24 (Digital Filter)..60, 72 Shadow Correction..

  • Page 111: For Using Your Camera Safely

    • Should the monitor be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be For Using Your Camera Safely careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or mouth. • Depending on your individual factors or physical condition, the use of the We have paid close attention to the safety of this camera.

  • Page 112: For Using Your Camera Safely

    • Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while Keep the Camera and its Accessories out the cord is plugged in. • Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. This can cause an electric of the Reach of Small Children shock.

  • Page 113: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    • Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and Care to be Taken During Handling outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, and remove it after temperatures of the camera and surroundings are equalized.
  • Page 114 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 115 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 enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to This product includes software licensed under the BSD License. BSD produce images more faithful to their intentions.

  • Page 116: 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 117 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 118: Declaration Of Conformity

    For more information about collection and recycling of used Product Name: SLR Digital Camera products, please contact your local authorities, your waste Model Number: PENTAX K-S1 disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the products. Contact person: Customer Service Manager...
  • Page 119 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.
  • Page 120 Memo...
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  • Page 122 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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