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SLR Digital Camera
Start Guide
Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX K-S2
digital camera.
This Start Guide provides information on how
to get your PENTAX K-S2 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.63 for details on the Operating Manual.

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  • Page 1 Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX K-S2 digital camera. This Start Guide provides information on how to get your PENTAX K-S2 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 (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) Lithium-ion Battery D-LI109 Battery charger AC plug cord Strap Software (CD-ROM) D-BC109 O-ST132 S-SW156 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 Recording Movies ............33 Setting the Flash Mode ..........34 Operating Controls ............4 Setting the Drive Mode ..........35 Monitor ................6 Setting the White Balance ..........36 Viewfinder ..............9 Electronic Level .............
  • 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 Speaker Hot shoe Microphone Built-in flash Image plane indicator AF assist light Strap lug Lens mount index Mirror Microphone terminal Remote control receiver Lens unlock button AF coupler Microphone Lens information contacts Strap lug Diopter adjustment lever Card access lamp Viewfinder...

  • Page 6: Operating Controls

    1 EV Compensation button (J) Operating Controls Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.33) In playback mode, the last JPEG image taken can also be saved in RAW format. (p.37) 2 Green button (M) Resets the value being adjusted. 3 Shutter release button (0) Press to capture images.
  • Page 7 0 Rear e-dial (R) f Playback button (3) Changes the values for camera settings such as exposure. Switches to playback mode. (p.37) (p.32) Press the button again to switch to capture mode. You can change the menu tabs when a menu screen g OK button (E) is displayed.

  • Page 8: Monitor

    Monitor 99999 99999 Custom Image Custom Image Custom Image 2 5 0 2 5 0 1/ 1/ Bright Bright Bright Capture Mode 1 6 0 0 1 6 0 0 With this camera, you can take pictures while looking through 02/02/2015 02/02/2015 10:23...
  • Page 9 Status Screen Live View 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 6 7 8 9 10 2 5 0 2 5 0 1 6 0 0 1 6 0 0 +1.0 +1.0 G1A1 G1A1 17 19 20 +1.7 +1.7 2324 12345...

  • Page 10: Playback Mode

    15 AF Mode/Contrast AF 22 JPEG Quality Control Panel 16 AF Active Area/ 23 Shake Reduction/ Focus Peaking Movie SR A mode 17 AF Assist Light 24 Framerate 12345 12345 Custom Image Custom Image Custom Image 18 High-ISO NR 25 Recording Sound Level Bright Bright Bright...

  • Page 11: Viewfinder

    t Memo Viewfinder • You can adjust the image sharpness in the viewfinder using the diopter adjustment lever. If it is difficult to move the diopter adjustment lever, lift up and remove the eyecup. Adjust the diopter setting 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. The camera functions and their settings can be selected and Press G in 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 Q to change the menu category. Use R to switch between menu tabs. Custom Image Custom Image Image Capture Settings...

  • Page 14: Menu List

    Menu List Rec. Mode Menus Menu Item Function Default Setting Temporarily changes the exposure mode when the mode dial Exposure Mode is set to O or P. Sets the image finishing tone such as color and contrast before *2 *4 Custom Image Bright shooting an image.
  • Page 15 Menu Item Function Default Setting Clarity Enhancement Enhances the texture and surface details of the subject. Distortion Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties. Correction Peripheral Reduces peripheral light fall-off occurring due to lens properties. Lens Illumin. Corr. Correction Lat-Chromatic-Ab Reduces lateral chromatic aberrations occurring due to lens properties.
  • Page 16 Menu Item Function Default Setting Applies a low-pass filter effect using the Shake Reduction AA Filter Simulator mechanism. Activates the Shake Reduction function. Shake Reduction Sets the focal length when using a lens of which focal length Input Focal Length 35mm information cannot be obtained.

  • Page 17: Movie Menu

    Menu Item Function Default Setting One Push RAW/Fx Button Sets the function for when P is pressed. File Format AF/AE-L Button Sets the function for when f is pressed. Enable AF1 Button Customi- AF/AE-L Button Sets the function for when f is pressed in C mode. Enable AF1 zation (Movie)

  • Page 18: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu Menu Item Function Default Setting Display Duration Sets an image display interval. 3sec. Screen Effect Sets a transition effect when the next image is displayed. Slideshow Starts the slideshow again from the beginning after the last image Repeat Playback is displayed.

  • Page 19: 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. 01/01/2015 Switches between the date and time display of your hometown World Time Hometown city and that of a specified city. Text Size Magnifies the text size when selecting a menu item.
  • Page 20 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 Auto Power Off 1min. if no operations are made for a certain period of time. Other Indicator Lights up the main switch lamp, self-portrait shutter button lamp, High...

  • Page 21: 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 22 Menu Item Function Default Setting Sets the adjustment steps for the Color Temperature option 15 Color Temperature Steps Kelvin of the white balance. 16 Superimpose AF Area Displays the active AF point in red in the viewfinder. Sets the action priority for when the autofocus mode is set 17 AF.S Setting Focus-priority to x and 0 is fully pressed.

  • Page 23: Getting Your Camera Ready For Use

    Getting Your Camera Ready for Use Align the lens mount indexes (red dots: 3) on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise Attaching the Strap until it clicks. Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug and secure it on the inside of the clasp.

  • Page 24: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Inserting/Removing the Battery Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. Open the battery cover. Slide the battery cover unlock Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. lever (1) before opening the cover. Battery charger Indicator lamp Face the A mark on the battery towards the outside...

  • Page 25: Inserting/Removing A Memory Card

    Inserting/Removing a Memory Card Opening the Monitor Make sure that the camera is turned off. Open the monitor 180° horizontally while holding Slide the memory card the top and bottom of it. cover in the direction of 1 and then rotate it to open as shown by 2.

  • Page 26: Setting The Display Language And Date/Time

    u Caution Setting the Display Language and Date/Time • To close the monitor with the LCD screen facing inward, rotate the monitor 180° backward in Step 2. Turn the main switch to [ON]. • When the monitor is closed with the LCD screen facing inward, you cannot play back images and display the menus.
  • Page 27 Press E. Press B, and then press D. The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen. The frame moves to the month if the date format is set to [mm/dd/yy]. Press B to select [Text Size] and press D. Use AB to set Date Adjustment Date Adjustment Use AB to select [Std.]...

  • Page 28: Formatting A Memory Card

    Formatting a Memory Card Basic Shooting Operation Press F. The A1 menu appears. Shooting with the Viewfinder Use Q or R to display D4 menu. Remove the front lens cap by Use AB to select [Format] and press D. pushing the top and bottom The [Format] screen appears.
  • Page 29 Set the focus mode switch Look through the viewfinder to v. to view the subject. When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring to the right or left to change the angle of view. Turn the mode dial and align Position the subject inside the dial indicator to R.

  • Page 30: Shooting While Viewing The Live View Image

    Shooting While Viewing the Live View Image Taking a Self-portrait You can take self-portraits while checking the Live View image Press K in Step 5 by facing the lens and the LCD screen of the monitor toward of “Shooting with the yourself.

  • Page 31: Capture Modes For Still Pictures

    u Caution Capture Modes for Still Pictures • The self-portrait shutter button does not work with a halfway press and needs to be fully pressed down. If the button is pressed when the focus mode is set to v, a picture is taken Capture Mode Application Page...
  • Page 32 j Night Scene Used for shooting at night. Scene Modes Takes three consecutive images at three different exposure levels k Night Scene HDR Set the mode dial to S. (-1, ±0, +1) to create a single The scene mode selection screen appears. composite image from them.
  • Page 33 Advanced HDR Mode Exposure Modes × x: Available #: Restricted : Not available Set the mode dial to Y. Change Change Change Mode Shutter Aperture Compen- Turn R to set the range Sensitivity Speed Value sation 2 5 0 2 5 0 in which to change the exposure.

  • Page 34: Setting The Sensitivity

    Setting the Sensitivity Set the mode dial to the desired exposure mode. Q or R appears on Press A in standby mode. the status screen for the value that can be changed. Use AB to select an item. 1 0 0 1 0 0 3200 3200...

  • Page 35: Compensating The Exposure

    Compensating the Exposure Recording Movies Press J, and then turn Turn the main switch to C. The indicator lamp lights red and Sound the Live View image is displayed. 10'30" 10'30" Recordable Time e and the compensation value 2 5 0 2 5 0 are displayed on the status screen, Live View screen, and in...

  • Page 36: Setting The Flash Mode

    Setting the Flash Mode Press 0 fully. Movie recording starts. Press C in standby mode. In the upper left area of the monitor, “REC” blinks. Press 0 fully again. Select a flash mode. Auto Flash Discharge Auto Flash Discharge Movie recording stops. Return the main switch to the [ON] position to exit C mode.

  • Page 37: Setting The Drive Mode

    Available operations Setting the Drive Mode Compensates the flash exposure. Selects the amount of flash discharge Press D in standby mode. (when [Manual Flash Discharge] is selected). Select a drive mode. Single Frame Shooting Single Frame Shooting Resets the compensation value to the default setting.

  • Page 38: Setting The White Balance

    Takes pictures at a set interval Setting the White Balance Interval Movie Record from a set time and saves them (q/r/s) as a single movie file. Press B in standby mode. Takes pictures at a set interval from a set time and saves them Star Stream Select the desired white Auto White Balance...

  • Page 39: Reviewing Images

    Playing Back Movies Reviewing Images Display the movie to play 100-0001 100-0001 Press 3. back in single image display The camera enters playback of the playback mode. mode and the most recently captured image is displayed (single image display). 10'30" 10'30"...

  • Page 40: Playback Mode Palette

    Not available when a movie is displayed. Playback Mode Palette Not available when a RAW image is displayed. Available only when a RAW image is saved. Playback functions can be set from Available only when a movie is displayed. Image Rotation Image Rotation the playback mode palette as well as the B1 menu (p.16).
  • Page 41 Pressing the Self-portrait Shutter Button Touching a Communication Device When this camera comes into contact with a communication Press and hold the self- device equipped with the NFC function, the camera establishes portrait shutter button. a Wi-Fi connection. A beep sounds and [Wi-Fi enabled] appears Lightly touch the on the screen.

  • Page 42: Restrictions On Each Capture Mode

    Restrictions on Each Capture Mode × #: Restricted : Not available Capture Mode Function × × × Sensitivity × × × × × Flash Continuous × × × × Shooting × × × Self-timer × × Remote Control × × ×...
  • Page 43 Capture Mode Function × Shake Reduction White Balance × × × × × × × × × × Custom Image × × Digital Filter × × × × × HDR Capture × × × AA Filter Simulator × × × Save RAW Data [ISO AUTO] is not available.

  • Page 44: Restrictions On The Combinations Of Special Functions

    Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Functions × #: Restricted : Not available Clarity Digital Filter HDR Capture Lens Correction AA Filter Simulator Enhancement × Flash × Continuous Shooting × Bracketing × × × × Multi-exposure Interval Shooting × × ×...

  • Page 45: Functions Available With Various Lenses

    Lenses with a maximum aperture of F2.8 or faster. Only available Functions Available with Various at 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 46: 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 47 White Balance ±5 EV (1/3 EV steps or 1/2 EV steps can be EV Compensation selected) Method using a combination of the CMOS image Type sensor and the light source detection sensor Can be assigned to f from [Button AE Lock Customization].
  • Page 48 Capture Functions [Interval Shooting] Interval: 2 sec. to 24 hr., Standby Interval: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, minimum time or 1 sec. to 24 hr., Number of Shots: Custom Image Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, 2 to 2000 times, Start Interval: Now, Set Time Monochrome, Cross Processing [Interval Composite] Cross Processing Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3...
  • Page 49 Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Development options: Select single image, Custom Image Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Select multiple images, Select a folder Monochrome, Cross Processing Development parameters: File Format (JPEG), Aspect Ratio, JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality, Cross Processing Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3 Color Space, Distortion Correction, Peripheral Development Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro,...
  • Page 50 Dimensions and Weight Names of “Photographer” and “Copyright Holder” Copyright are embedded to the image file. A revision history Approx. 122.5 mm (W) × 91 mm (H) × 72.5 mm (D) Information Dimensions can be checked using the provided software. (excluding protrusions) Approx.

  • Page 51: Operating Environment For Usb Connection And Provided Software

    Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Operating Environment for USB Connection 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 52 Macintosh OS X 10.10, 10.9, 10.8, or 10.7 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. 10 MB/file (JPEG), Approx.

  • Page 53: Index

    Index Symbols g ......... 36 Color Space..... 20 AWB in Tungsten Light..19 Color Temperature ..36 A menu......12 AA Filter Simulator ..14 Color Temperature C menu......15 Action in AF.C Steps ......20 B menu......16 Continuous ....20 M mode ......
  • Page 54 Drive Mode ...... 35 Interval Shooting ..... 35 Meter Operating Time..19 DST (daylight saving Interval Shooting Microphone......3 Getting time) ......24 Options......19 Mirror ......... 3 the camera ready ..21 Dust Removal....18 ISO sensitivity....32 Mode dial ......27 GPS .........
  • Page 55 Pixel Mapping....18 Shutter Priority Tungsten Playback Info Display Automatic Exposure ..31 (White Balance)... 36 S mode ...... 30 selection screen .... 8 Shutter speed ....31 I mode......31 Save as Manual WB ..38 Playback menu....16 Single Frame Save Cross Playback mode....

  • Page 56: 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 For Using Your Camera Safely or in your eyes or mouth. • Depending on your individual factors or physical condition, the use of the camera may cause itching, rashes or blisters.
  • Page 57 • 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 58: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    • Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salt. These could cause the camera to breakdown. Wipe the camera to dry Care to be Taken During Handling off any rain or water drops. • Do not press on the monitor with excessive force. This could cause it to break or malfunction.
  • Page 59 About SD Memory Cards About the Wireless LAN Function • The SD Memory Card is • Do not use the camera in a place where electrical products, AV/OA equipped with a write-protect devices, and so on generate magnetic fields and electromagnetic switch.
  • Page 60 Trademarks • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Photosynth are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. • Macintosh, OS X, QuickTime, iPhone, and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. •...
  • Page 61 Announcement on the Use of BSD-Licensed Software This product includes software licensed under the BSD License. BSD license is a form of license which permits the redistribution of the software provided that it is clearly stated that use is unwarranted, and a copyright notice and a list of licensing conditions are provided.

  • Page 62: Warranty Policy

    the camera will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. WARRANTY POLICY If 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 63 For customers in USA FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. ONLY STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may material, which may require special handling.

  • Page 64: 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-S2 disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the products. Contact person: Customer Service Manager...

  • Page 65: 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 66 Memo...
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  • Page 68 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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