Digital Camera

Start Guide

Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Q-S1
digital camera.
This Start Guide provides information on how to
get your PENTAX Q-S1 ready for use and its
basic operations. To ensure proper operation,please read this Start Guide before using thecamera.
For details on how to use the various shooting
methods and settings, please refer to the
Operating Manual (PDF) posted on our website.
Refer to p.48 for details on the Operating Manual.

Checking the Contents of the Package

Hot shoe cover FK(Installed on camera)

Q body mount cover(Installed on camera)

Strap
O-ST131

Rechargeable lithium-ion
battery D-LI68

Battery charger
D-BC68P

AC plug cord

USB cable
I-USB7

Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW151

Start Guide (this manual)

Lenses that can be used with the PENTAX Q-S1
Lenses that can be used with the camera are Q-mount lenses. A K-mount lens can be attached to the camera with the use of theoptional Adapter Q for K Mount Lens. (p.30)

Contents
Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...... 3

Functions Available with Various Lenses ........ 30

Operating Controls ......................................................... 4
Monitor Display .............................................................. 5

Main Specifications ............................................ 32

How to Change Function Settings ...................... 8
Using the Direct Keys .................................................... 8
Using the Control Panel ................................................. 8
Using the Menus ............................................................ 9

Menu List ............................................................. 10
Rec. Mode Menus ........................................................ 10
Movie Menu ................................................................. 12
Playback Menu ............................................................ 12
Set-up Menus .............................................................. 13
Custom Setting Menus ................................................ 15

Using a K-Mount Lens ................................................. 31
Operating Environment for USB Connection andProvided Software ........................................................ 36

For Using Your Camera Safely .......................... 37
Care to be Taken During Handling .................... 39
WARRANTY POLICY .......................................... 42
Information on the Operating Manual ............... 48

Getting Your Camera Ready for Use ................ 16
Attaching the Strap ...................................................... 16
Attaching a Lens .......................................................... 16
Using the Battery and Charger .................................... 17
Inserting a Memory Card ............................................. 18
Initial Settings .............................................................. 18
Formatting a Memory Card .......................................... 19

Basic Shooting Operation ................................. 20
Capture Mode Types ................................................... 21
Shooting with Smart Effect .......................................... 24

Reviewing Images .............................................. 25
Playback Mode Palette ................................................ 26

Restrictions on Each Capture Mode ................. 27
Restrictions on the Combinations of Special
Functions ..................................................................... 29

There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screenof the monitor in this manual are different from the actual ones.

1Regarding copyrights
Images taken with this camera that are for anything otherthan 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 areplaced on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment
during demonstrations, performances or of items on display.
Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also
cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright aslaid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken herealso.
To users of this camera

2• Do not use or store this camera in the vicinity of equipmentthat generates strong electromagnetic radiation ormagnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic
fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters
could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data,
or affect the camera’s internal circuitry and cause camera
misoperation.
• The liquid crystal panel used for the monitor is
manufactured using extremely high precision technology.
Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better,
you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may
not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not.
However, this has no effect on the recorded image.
• In this manual, the generic term “computer(s)” refers toeither a Windows PC or a Macintosh.
• In this manual, the term “battery(ies)” refers to any type ofbatteries used for this camera and its accessories.

Regarding User Registration
In order to better serve you, we request that you complete
the user registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM
supplied with the camera or on our website.
Thank you for your cooperation.
http://www.ricoh-imaging.com/registration/

Names and Functions of the Working Parts
SpeakerLens mount index (red dot)

AF assist light/
Self-timer lamp

Built-in flash

Strap lug
Remote control receiverLens information contacts
Card cover

CMOS sensor

Microphone

Hot shoe
Remote control receiver

Card access lamp
Strap lug

HDMI terminal(Type D)

Battery
cover

Monitor

Connection
cable cover
Tripod socket

Terminal cover

PC/AV terminal

3

Operating Controls
1

3

2
4

5

8

2 Mode dial
Changes the capture mode. (p.20)
3 Shutter release button
Press to capture images. (p.20)
In playback mode, press halfway to switch to capture mode.
4 Quick dial
You can easily retrieve functions such as those assignedwith Smart Effect. (p.24)
5 Lens unlock button
Press to detach the lens on the camera. (p.16)

96 Playback button (3)Switches to playback mode. (p.25) Press the button again toswitch to capture mode.

0

7 Flash pop-up switch
Slide to pop up the built-in flash.

a

8 Power switch
Press to turn the camera on and off.

6
7

b
c
d

4

1 E-dial (V)Sets the shutter speed, aperture, and exposurecompensation values. (p.23)
You can change the camera settings when the control panel
is displayed. (p.8)
You can change the menu tabs when a menu screen isdisplayed. (p.9)
In playback mode, use this to magnify an image or display
multiple images at the same time.

9 EV compensation button (J)Press to change the exposure compensation and aperture
values. (p.23)
In playback mode, the JPEG data remaining in the buffer
memory is saved in RAW format.

0 Green/Delete button (M/L)
Resets the values being adjusted. Also, you can assign afunction to this button.
Press to delete images during playback. (p.25)
a OK button (E)When the control panel or a menu is displayed, press thisbutton to confirm the selected item.
b Four-way controller (ABCD)
Displays the Sensitivity, White Balance, Flash Mode or
Drive Mode setup menu. (p.8)
When the control panel or a menu is displayed, use this to
move the cursor or change the item to set.
Press B during playback to display the playback mode
palette. (p.26)

Monitor Display
Capture Mode
When the camera enters capture mode, the subject and thecurrent shooting function settings are displayed on the monitor.
This state is referred to as “standby mode”. Press G instandby mode to display the “control panel” and change
settings. (p.8) If you press G while the control panel isdisplayed, you can change the type of information displayed instandby mode.

G

Custom Image
Brightc MENU button (F)Displays a menu. Press this button while the menu isdisplayed to return to the previous screen. (p.9)
d INFO button (G)Changes the style of the display on the monitor. (p.5, p.7)

1/ 2000

F2.8

1600

37

37

Standby mode
(Standard Information Display)

Control panel

G

About the four-way controller
In this manual, each button of the
four-way controller is indicated asshown in the illustration on the right.

Standard Information Display

1/ 2000

F2.8

1600

37

Shooting Info Display
selection screen

5Standby ModeControl Panel
A mode1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12

16
17

13
14
15

18
+1.7 EV
1/ 2000

F2.8

1600

±0EV
999
99999

19
20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

6

Capture mode
Flash Mode
Drive Mode
White Balance
Custom ImageHDR Capture/Digital
Filterw modeFile Format
AE Metering
Shake Reduction/
Movie SR
Battery level
Turning the focus ring inw modeTemperature warning
Eye-Fi communication
statusHistogram
Electronic Level(horizontal)

1
2

Custom Image
Bright
3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

14

15

16

13
1/ 2000

F2.8

1600

99999

99999

22

17
23 24

C mode29

17 Electronic Level(vertical)
18 AF frame
19 Reset exposurecompensation value
20 Interval Shooting/Multi-exposure/
Smart Effect
21 AE Lock
22 Shutter speed
23 Aperture value
24 EV bar scale
25 Sensitivity
26 ND Filter
27 Memory card
28 Image storage capacity
29 Face detection frame(when [Autofocus
Method] is set to [FaceDetection])

21

1
2

Exposure Setting
Program AE
18

3

4

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

16

19

13

99:59´59˝

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14

Function name
Setting
Custom Image/S
mode
Digital Filter
HDR Capture
Highlight Correction
Shadow Correction
AE Metering
ND Filter
Focus Method
Autofocus Method
Focus Peaking
Distortion Correction
Aspect Ratio

21

22

20

17

23

24

15 File Format
16 JPEG Recorded Pixels
and Quality Level/Movie
Recorded Pixels
17 Shake Reduction/
Movie SR
18 Exposure Setting
19 Framerate
20 Recording Sound Level
21 Destination
22 Current date and time
23 Memory card
24 Number of recordable
still pictures/movie
recordable time

Playback Mode
The captured image and shooting information are displayed insingle image display of the playback mode.
Press G to change the type of information displayed in single
image display. Use CD to select the type and press E.
100-0001

100-0001

G

Standard Information Display

1/ 2000

F2.8

200

+0.3

Single image display(Standard Information Display)

1/ 2000

F2.8

200

+0.3

Playback Info Display
selection screen

7How to Change Function Settings
The camera functions and their settings can be selected andchanged by using the following ways.
Direct keys

Press ABCD in standby mode.

Control panel

Press G in standby mode.
(indicated with the v icon in this manual)

Menus

Press F.

Using the Direct KeysA

Sensitivity

B

White Balance

C

Flash Mode

D

Drive Mode

Using the Control Panel

You can set frequently used shooting functions. Press G instandby mode.
Use ABCD to select an item.
Aspect Ratio

WXYZ

99999

Use V to change settings.
E

Aspect Ratio

99999

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Press F to cancel
setting operation.

8

G

Press E to confirm theselected item and return tothe control panel.

Using the Menus

F

Most functions are set from the menus. Functions that can be set on the control panel can also be set from the menus.
1 2 3

Custom Image
Digital Filter
HDR Capture
Image Capture Settings
AF/MF Settings
AE Metering
MENU Exit

Menu numbers

Press F to exit the menu
screen.

1 2 3

ND Filter
Distortion Correction
D-Range Settings
High-ISO NR
Shake Reduction
Input Focal Length
MENU Exit

50mm

Press D to display the
pop-up menu.

1 2 3

ND Filter
Distortion Correction
D-Range Settings
High-ISO NR
Shake Reduction
Input Focal Length
MENU Cancel

Use AB to select an item.
OK OK

Press E to confirm the selected item.
Press F to cancel the pop-up menu.

Use V to switch the menu tabs.
Use AB to select an item.

1 2 3

Custom Image
Digital Filter
HDR Capture
Image Capture Settings
AF/MF Settings
AE Metering
MENU Exit

Press D to display
the submenu.

Image Capture Settings
Aspect Ratio
File Format
JPEG Recorded Pixels
JPEG Quality

MENU

Press F to return to the previous screen.

9Menu List
Rec. Mode Menus
Menu

Function

Default Setting

Custom Image *1

Item

Sets the image finishing tone such as color and contrast before
shooting an image.

BrightDigital Filter *1

Applies a digital filter effect when taking pictures.

No Filter

HDR Capture *1

Enables capturing images with high dynamic range.

Off

Aspect Ratio *1

Sets the horizontal and vertical ratio of images.

w

File Format *1

Sets the file format of images.

JPEG

JPEG Recorded
Pixels *1

Sets the recording size of images saved in JPEG format.

q

JPEG Quality *1

Sets the quality of images saved in JPEG format.

m

Focus Method *1

Selects the autofocus or manual focus mode.

Image
CaptureSettings
A1

Autofocus Method *1 Selects the autofocus method in v mode.
AF Assist Light

Sets whether to use the assist light when autofocusing in dark
locations.

On

MF Autozoom

Magnifies the monitor display and makes it easier to focus on thesubject.

Off

Focus Peaking *1

Emphasizes the outline of the subject in focus and makes it easier
to check the focus.

Off

AE Metering *1

Selects the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness anddetermining exposure.

Multi-segment

ND Filter *1

Sets whether to use the ND filter built-in to the lens.

Off

Distortion Correction *1

Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties.

On

AF/MF
Settings

A2

10v
Multiple AF Points

Menu

Item
D-Range
Settings

A2

Auto

Shadow
Correction *1

Expands the dynamic range and prevents dark areas fromoccurring.

Auto

Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a high ISO
sensitivity.

Auto

Shake Reduction*1

Input Focal Length

Instant
Review
A3

Activates the Shake Reduction function.
Sets the focal length when using a lens for which focal length
information cannot be obtained.

On
0.0 mmElectronic Level

Displays the camera angle (horizontal and vertical) in standby mode.

On

Grid Display

Displays the grid in standby mode.

Off

Histogram Display

Displays the histogram in standby mode.

Off

Highlight Alert

Bright (overexposed) areas blink red in standby mode.

Off

Display Time

Sets the Instant Review display time.

1sec.

Zoom Instant Review Sets whether to display magnified image during Instant Review.

Off

Save RAW Data

Sets whether to save the RAW image during Instant Review.

On

DeleteSets whether to delete the displayed image during Instant Review.

On

Histogram Display

Displays the histogram during Instant Review.

Off

Highlight Alert

Bright (overexposed) areas blink red during Instant Review.

Quick Dial

*1

Default Setting

Expands the dynamic range and prevents bright areas fromoccurring.

High-ISO NR

Live View

Function

Highlight
Correction *1

Green Button

Off

Assigns functions to the quick dial.

Smart Effect

Assigns a function to M.

Green Button

Green
ButtonAction in M/TAv Mode Sets the camera action for when M is pressed in L / K mode.

P LINE

E-dial in Program

P SHIFT

MemoryDetermines which settings to save when the power is turned off.

Sets the value to change when V is turned in G mode.

All On except
Focus Position,
Digital Filter,
HDR Capture

The functions can also be set from the control panel.

11Movie Menu
Menu

Item
Exposure Setting

C1*1

Function*1

Sets whether to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value
manually.

Default Setting
Program AE

Digital Filter *1

Applies a digital filter effect when recording a movie.

No Filter

Movie Capture Settings *1

Sets the number of recorded pixels and the framerate of the movie.

u/30 fps

Movie Continuous AF

Continues autofocusing even while recording a movie.

Recording Sound Level *1

Sets the volume level for recording.

Movie SR *1

Activates the Movie Shake Reduction function.

On
Volume level 3
On

The functions can also be set from the control panel.

Playback Menu
Menu

Item

12

Default Setting

Sets an image display interval.

3sec.

Screen EffectSets a transition effect when the next image is displayed.

Off

Starts the slideshow again from the beginning after the last image
is displayed.

Off

Plays back movies during the slideshow.

On

Quick Zoom

Sets the initial magnification when magnifying images.

Off

Highlight Alert

Bright (overexposed) portions blink red in Standard Information
Display or Histogram Display in playback mode.

Off

Auto Image Rotation

Rotates images which were captured with the camera held
vertically or of which the rotation information has been changed.

On

Delete All Images

Deletes all saved images at once.

-

Slideshow Repeat Playback

B1

Function

Display Duration

Auto Movie
PlaybackSet-up Menus
Menu

D1

Item

Default Setting

Changes the display language.

Date Adjustment

Sets the date and time and the display format.

01/01/2014

World Time

Switches the displayed date and time to that of your hometown ora specified city.

Hometown

Sound Effects

Switches the operation sound on/off and changes the volume for
In-focus, AE-L, Self-timer, Remote Control, One Push File Format
and Shutter Sound.

Volume 3
Shutter Sound: 1
Others: On

Guide Display

Sets whether to display the operation guides when the capturemode is changed.

On

Display Color

LCD
Display

EnglishSets the display color of the control panel and the menus.

1

LCD Display Settings

Adjusts the brightness and the color of the monitor.

0

Flicker Reduction

Cuts down on screen flicker by setting the power frequency.

50Hz

Video Out

Sets the output format when connecting to an AV device with avideo input terminal.

-

HDMI Out

Sets the output format when connecting to an AV device with an
HDMI input terminal.

Auto

USB Connection

Interface
Options
D2

Function

Language/W

Sets the USB connection mode when connecting to a computer.

MSC

Folder Name

Sets the naming system for folders to store images.

Date

Create New Folder

Creates a new folder on the memory card.

-

Sequential
Numbering

Sets whether to continue the sequential numbering for the filename even if a new folder is created.

On

Reset File Number

Resets the file number and starts numbering from 0001 again.

-

Sets the camera action for when an Eye-Fi card is used.

Off

File No.
Eye-Fi

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Menu

D3

D4

14

Item

Function

Default Setting

Power Saving

Enables saving battery power by setting the monitor display to dim
automatically if no operations are made within 5 seconds.

On

Auto Power Off

Sets the time until the camera turns off automatically if nooperations are made for a certain period of time.

1min.

Reset

Resets the settings of the direct keys and for the items of the A
menu, C menu, B menu, D menu, control panel, and playback
mode palette.

-

Pixel Mapping

Maps out and corrects any defective pixels on the CMOS sensor.

-

Dust Removal

Cleans the CMOS sensor by shaking it.

-

FormatFormats a memory card.

-

Firmware Info/Options

Displays the camera’s firmware version.

-Custom Setting Menus
Menu

E1

E2

E3

Item

Function

Default Setting

1. Lens Shutter Options

Sets whether to use the lens shutter and/or the electronic shutter. Lens shutter only

2. Sensitivity Steps

Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity.

3. AE-L with AF Locked

Sets whether to lock the exposure value when the focus is locked.

Off

4. Link AE and AF Point

Sets whether to link the exposure and AF point in the focusingarea during multi-segment metering.

Off

5. Bracketing Order

Sets the order for Exposure Bracketing shooting.

0-+

6. WB When Using Flash

Sets the white balance setting when using flash.

Auto White
Balance

7. AWB in Tungsten Light

Sets the tungsten light color tone when the white balance is set tog (Auto White Balance).

Subtle Correction

8. AF Release Options

Sets the action priority for when the shutter release button is fullypressed in v mode.

Focus-priority

9. AF with Remote Control

Sets whether to use autofocus when shooting with a remotecontrol unit.

10. Focus Ring in AF Mode

Disables the focus ring operation during v mode.

11. Flash When Retracted

Sets whether to discharge the built-in flash when retracted.

Discharge Flash

12. Release While Charging

Sets whether to release the shutter while the built-in flash is
charging.

Off

13. Color Space

Sets the color space to use.

sRGB

14. Save Rotation Info

Sets whether to save rotation information when shooting.

15. Save Menu Location

Saves the last menu tab displayed on the monitor and displays it
again the next time F is pressed.

Reset Menu
Location

16. Auto SR Off

Automatically turns off the Shake Reduction function when Selftimer or Remote Control is set.

EnableAuto SR Off

Reset Custom Functions

Resets all the settings in the E 1-3 menus to the defaults.

1 EV Step

Off
EnableOn-

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Getting Your Camera Ready for
Use
Attaching the Strap

1 Pass the end of the strap

through the strap lug andsecure it on the inside of
the clasp.

Attaching a Lens

1 Make sure that the camera is turned off.
2 Remove the body mountcover (1) and lens mountcover (2).

After removing the cover, be sure
to put the lens down with the lens
mount side facing upward.

3 Align the lens mount index(red dots: 3) on thecamera and the lens, andsecure by turning the lens
clockwise until it clicks.

2 Attach the other end in the same manner.

3

To remove the lens
Attach the lens cap, and then turnthe lens counterclockwise while
holding down the lens unlock
button (4).
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Using the Battery and Charger

Inserting/Removing the Battery

1 Slide the battery cover inthe direction of 1.

Charging the Battery

1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.
2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
Indicator lamp

1

2

2 Insert the battery until it

locks into place with the A
mark facing toward the lens.

Battery charger

To remove the battery, push thebattery lock lever in the directionof 3.
AC plug cord

3

3 Close the battery cover,and slide it in the directionof 5.

3 Face the A mark on the54battery up, and insert it
into the battery charger.
The indicator lamp is lit whilecharging and turns off when thebattery is fully charged.
(Approximate maximum charging
time: 115 minutes)

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Inserting a Memory Card

Initial Settings

1 Slide the card cover in the

1 Press the power switch.

direction of 1.

The [Language/W] screen
appears.

1
2

2 Insert the card all the way

2 Use ABCD to select the desired language andwith the memory card label
facing toward the monitor.

press E.

The [Initial Setting] screen
appears in the selected language.
Proceed to Step 7 if F
(Hometown) does not need to bechanged.

Push the memory card in once toremove.

3 Close the card cover, andslide it in the direction of
4.

Initial Setting
EnglishNew York

Settings complete
MENU Cancel

3 Press B to move the frame to F and press D.
The [F Hometown] screen appears.

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4 Use CD to select a city.

Hometown

Use V to change the region.
New York
DST
MENU Cancel

OK OK

5 Press B to select [DST] (daylight saving time),
and use CD to select S or T.

6 Press E.
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The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen.

7 Press B to selectInitial Setting[Settings complete] andpress E.
The [Date Adjustment] screen
appears.

8 Press D, and use AB toselect the date format.

EnglishNew York

Settings complete
MENU Cancel

OK OK

Date Adjustment
Date Format

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01/01/2014

Time

00:00
Settings complete

MENU Cancel

13 Press B to select[Settings complete] andpress E.

The camera switches to capturemode and is ready to take apicture.

Date Adjustment
Date Format

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

07/07/2014

Time

10:00
Settings complete

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Formatting a Memory Card

D4

1 Press F.

The A1 menu appears.

OK OK

9 Press D, and use AB to select 24h or 12h.
10 Press E.

2 Use V to display D4 menu.
3 Use AB to select [Format] and press D.

11 Press B, and then press D.

4 Press A to select [Format]

The [Format] screen appears.

The frame returns to [Date Format].

The frame moves to the month if the date format is set to[mm/dd/yy].

12 Use AB to set themonth.

Set the day, year and time in thesame manner.

FormatAll data will be deleted

FormatCancelOK OK

Date Adjustment
Date Format

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01/01/2014

Timeand press E.

00:00
Settings complete

MENU Cancel

OK OK

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4 When using a zoom lens,

Basic Shooting Operation

turn the zoom ring to theright or left to adjust thecomposition of the image.

1 Remove the front lens cap
by pushing the top andbottom portions as
indicated in theillustration.

5 Position the subject inside

the AF frame and press the
shutter release button
halfway.

2 Turn the mode dial to selectthe capture mode.

Focus on the subject.

1/ 2000

F2.8

1600

AF frame

6 Press the shutter release button fully.

The captured image is displayed on the monitor (InstantReview).

Dial indicator

Available operations
The selected capture mode isdisplayed on the monitor(Guide Display).

Auto PictureOK

3 View the subject on the monitor.
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L

Deletes the image.

J

Saves the RAW image.

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Capture Mode Types

Scene Modes

Select the capture mode that suits the subject and shooting
conditions.
The following capture modes are available on this camera.
Capture Mode

Application

R(Auto Picturemodes)

Automatically selects the optimal capturemode from a (Standard), b (Portrait),c (Landscape), d (Macro), f (Night
Scene Portrait), g (Sunset), h (Blue Sky)or i (Forest).

S
Offers you various scene modes to choose(Scene modes) from.

U(Blur Control
mode)

Enables you to create a picture that looks as
if it was taken with a wide-open apertureand shallow depth of field, by shooting
multiple images with different focus
positions and merging them into a single
image.

G/I/J/L(Exposuremodes)

Changes the shutter speed and aperture
value.

C(Movie mode)

Records a movie.

tMemo• The functions that can be set vary depending on the capturemode. Refer to “Restrictions on Each Capture Mode” (p.27)
for details.

1 Set the mode dial to S.

The Scene mode selection screen appears.

2 Use ABCD to select a

Portraitscene mode.

For capturing portraits.
Reproduces a healthy
and bright skin tone
MENU Cancel

OK OK

b

Portrait

For capturing portraits. Reproduces ahealthy and bright skin tone.

cLandscapeFor capturing landscape views.
Reproduces the vivid green of trees.

d

Macro

For capturing tiny objects at close focus
range like flowers, coins, jewelry, and
more.

e

Moving Object

For capturing images of fast moving
subjects.

f

Night Scene
Portrait

For capturing images of people in low light
conditions, such as dusk or at night.

gSunsetFor capturing sunrises or sunsets inbeautiful, vivid color.

hBlue SkyFor capturing images of blue sky.
Produces a more impressive deep blue.

i

ForestEnhances colors of trees and sunbeams
through foliage and produces a vivid color
image.

j

Night Scene

Used for shooting at night.

kNight Scene
HDR

Takes three consecutive images at threedifferent exposure levels to create asingle composite image with them.

lNight Snap

For taking snapshots in poorly lit place.

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r

HDR

Captures 3 images to generate a single
HDR image and provides a wider dynamic
range.

n

Quick Macro

For quick capture of tiny objects at close
focus range.

m

Food

For capturing images of food. Saturation
will be rather high to make food lookappetizing.

oPet

For capturing moving pets.

p

Kids

For capturing moving kids. Reproduces
healthy and bright skin tone.

q

Surf & Snow

For capturing images of dazzling
backgrounds, such as snowy mountains.

s

Backlight
Silhouette

Produces a silhouette image of subject inbacklight condition.

tCandlelight

For capturing scenes in candlelight.

uStage Lighting

For capturing moving subjects in poorly lit
place.

v

MuseumFor capturing images in places where aflash is prohibited.

3 Press E.
tMemo• You can change the scene mode from the control panel or the
A1 menu.

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Blur Control Mode

1 Set the mode dial to U.
1/ 2000

2 Use V to adjust the levelof blur.

Check the blur effect in the image
by viewing it in playback mode.

F2.8

1600

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2 Use V to adjust the value.

Exposure Modes
x: Available

×: Not available#: Restricted

Mode

ChangeShutter
Speed

G
Program
Automatic
Exposure# *1

I
Shutter Priority
Automatic Exposurex

J
Aperture Priority
Automatic Exposure

×

x

x

x

L
ManualExposure

x

x

x *2

×

*1
*2

ChangeChange EV ComAperture
Sensitivity pensation
Value
# *1

x

3 In L mode, press J (1),xand use V (2) to change
the aperture value.

×

x

2

x
1

In G/I/J mode, theexposure compensation value
can be adjusted (from -3 to +3 EV
in increments of 1/3 EV) by thesame operation.

You can set the value to be changed in [Green Button] of the A3
menu.
When the sensitivity is set to [ISO AUTO], the camera operates in
K (Shutter & Aperture Priority Automatic Exposure) mode.

+1.7 EV
1/ 2000

F2.8

1600

±0EV
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EV bar scale

1 Set the mode dial to G, I, J or L.
D appears next to the value thatcan be changed.

1/ 2000

F2.8

1600

37

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Shooting with Smart EffectMovie Mode

1 Set the mode dial to C.

You can take images using various effects.
The following effects are available.

Sound

10'30"

Recordable Time

2 Press the shutter release button halfway.
When [Focus Method] is set to v, autofocus isperformed.

3 Press the shutter release button fully.

Movie recording starts.
R blinks at the top left of the screen.
When [Focus Method] is set to v, press E to perform
autofocus.

4 Press the shutter release button fully.
Movie recording stops.

Brilliant Color
Unicolor Bold
Vintage Color
AntiqueWarm Fade

Tone Expansion
Bold Monochrome
Vibrant Color Enhance
Faded Color
USER 1 to 3

1 In standby mode, turn thequick dial to select theposition 1 to 4.

With the default settings, Brilliant
Color, Unicolor Bold, Vintage
Color, and Antique can beselected.

2 Shoot.
3 After taking pictures, return the quick dial to theposition 0.

The camera returns to the original settings.

tMemo• To use effects other than Brilliant Color, Unicolor Bold,
Vintage Color, and Antique, the settings of the quick dial must
be changed. For details on how to change the settings, referto the Operating Manual.

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Reviewing Images

Playing Back Movies

1 Press 3.

100-0001

The camera enters playback
mode and the most recently
captured image is displayed(single image display).

2 Review the captured image.
Available operations
C

Displays the previous image.

D

Displays the next image.

L

Deletes the image.

V to theright

Magnifies the image (up to 16×).
Use ABCD to change the area todisplay.
Press M to return the display area tothe center.

V to the left

Switches to the thumbnail display.

J

Saves the RAW image (only when a
JPEG image was taken and the dataremains in the buffer).

G

Changes the type of information
displayed.

B

Displays the playback mode palette.

10'00"

Available operations
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).

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Playback Mode Palette
Playback functions can be set fromthe playback mode palette as well as
the B1 menu.
You can edit images with the
playback mode palette.

Item

Function

Image Rotationa

Save Cross
Processing

Saves the settings used for an image
captured in Cross Processing mode ofCustom Image or Smart Effect as your“Favorite” settings.

Rotates captured images.
Useful for image playback on
TV and other display devices
OK OK
MENU Exitg

Save Smart
Effect *1

Saves the shooting settings of yourfavorite image to the quick dial.

b

RAW
Development *3

Develops RAW images into JPEG
format.

Function

S

Image RotationcMovie Edit *4*1

Changes the rotation information ofimages.

Divides a movie or deletes unwanted
segments.

T

Digital Filter *1

Processes images with digital filters.

eEye-Fi Image
Transfer

Transfers selected images wirelessly
using an optional Eye-Fi card.

U

Red-eye Edit *1 *2

Corrects images of a subject captured
with red eyes.

V Resize *1 *2

Changes the number of recorded
pixels of the image.

W

Cropping *1 *2

Crops out only the desired area of animage.

X

Index

Joins a number of images together
and creates an index image withthem.

Y ProtectProtects images from being
accidentally erased.

Z Slideshow

Plays back images one after another.

Saves the white balance settings ofSave as Manualothe captured image as Manual White*1
WB
Balance.

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Item

*1
*2
*3
*4

Not available when a movie is displayed.
Not available when a RAW image is displayed.
Available only when a RAW image is saved.
Available only when a movie is displayed.

Restrictions on Each Capture Mode
×: Not available#: Restricted
S

Capture ModeR
Function
Sensitivity

Drive Mode

Flash

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U
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AUTO*1 AUTO*1 AUTO*1 AUTO*1 AUTO*1

×

AUTO*1 AUTO*1 AUTO*1 AUTO*1 AUTO*1 AUTO*1

AJ

AJ

AJ

*2

×

AJ

*2

*2

*2

×

AJ

AJ

*2

*2

×

AJ

×

×

*2

×

V

C

v
- ISO
1600

×

×

Single Frame
Shooting×Continuous
Shooting

MN*3

Self-timer

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Q*2

0 sec./
3 sec.

RemoteControl Continuous
Shooting

×

×

×
×

MN*3 MN*3

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Exposure
Bracketing

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Multi-exposure

×

×

×

×

×

×

Interval Shooting

×

#*4

×

×

×

Focus Method
File Format

RAW/
RAW+

*1

e

*1

e

*1

f

f

×

*1

*1

f

×

*1

e

×
*1

×
×
*5

f

×

×
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Capture ModeR
FunctionU

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u

v

g*1

g*1

g*1

g*1

g*1

g*1

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g*1

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g*1

g*1

g*1

Custom Image

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Digital Filter×

HDR Capture*6

Fixed to; the setting cannot be changed.
Limited to; available settings are limited.
Fixed to; M for JPEG, N for RAW/RAW
The shortest shooting interval is 10 sec.
Focus methods other than e and f can be selected.
Specific settings are used.

×

×

V

C

×

White Balance

Save RAW Data

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n

×

Shake Reduction

*1
*2
*3
*4
*5
*6

l

×

×
×

×

×

×
×

Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Functions

×: Not available
Continuous
Shooting

Exposure
Bracketing

Multi-exposure

Interval
Shooting

Digital Filter

Smart Effect

×

Flash

Drive Mode

Continuous
Shooting

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Self-timer
RemoteContinuous
Shooting
Exposure
Bracketing×

Multi-exposure

××Interval Shooting

×

×

RAW/
RAW+

N*1

File Format

×

×

×

×

×
×

×

Digital Filter×

Smart Effect

×

Save RAW Data××

Custom Image*1

HDR Capture

×

×

×

×
×

×
×
×

Fixed to; the setting cannot be changed.

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Functions Available with Various
Lenses
A group

01 STANDARD PRIME
02 STANDARD ZOOM
06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM
08 WIDE ZOOM

B group

04 TOY WIDE
05 TOY TELEPHOTO
07 MOUNT SHIELD

C group

03 FISH-EYE

D group

ADAPTER Q FOR K MOUNT LENS
x: Available
Lens Type30#: Restricted

×: Not available

Function
v

x

×

x

x*1

×

w

x

x

Quick-shift focusx

Autofocus Method

x
x

×
×
×

Aperture control

x

×
×
×
×
×
×

Depending on the lens being used, the use of the built-in flash
may be limited.

MF Autozoom

×
×
×
×
×
×

×

If the focal length is less than 6 mm,
02 STANDARD ZOOM vignetting may occur at the wideangle setting.

x

Shutter on the lens

x

×

C
group

D
group

No focusing mechanism on 07 MOUNT SHIELD
Set the aperture manually.
Lens shutter built-in to the adapter used.
Set [1. Lens Shutter Options] to [Lens and electronic shutters] or[Electronic shutter only] in the E1 menu. When [Lens and electronic
shutters] is selected, you can take pictures at higher speeds with theelectronic shutter than with the lens shutter.
Ex.) With a 01 STANDARD lensPictures are taken at 1/2000 sec. or slower with the lens shutter
and 1/2000 sec. or faster with the electronic shutter.
*5 Aperture value fixed.
*6 V mode is not available. Allows the use of a slow shutter speedof up to 2 sec.
*7 06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM lens is not available.
*8 Built-in flash: 1/2000 sec., external flash: 1/250 sec.
*9 Flash sync speed is approx. 1/13 sec.
*10 Light is unevenly distributed.
*11 Light may be unevenly distributed.

A
group

ND filter on the lens

B
group

*1
*2
*3
*4

#*2

x*3

Electronic shutter

x*4

x

x

x*4

R/S/U mode

x

#*5

#*5

#*2

G/I/J mode

x

#*5

#*5

#*2

L modex# *5 *6# *5 *6#*2

C mode

x

#*5

#*5

#*2

Movie Continuous AF

x*7

×

×

P-TTL auto flash

x*8

×

x*9

# *9 *10# *9 *11

Compatibility with the Built-in Flash

Lens

Restrictions when using thebuilt-in flash

03 FISH-EYE

The built-in flash is not available due
to vignetting.

08 WIDE ZOOMLight may be unevenly distributed
depending on the shooting conditions
because the built-in flash does notcover the angle of view of the lens.

Available operations

About Hoods
When using a hood with a 02 STANDARD ZOOM lens, be sure
to use the PH-RBB 40.5mm. If the PH-SBA 40.5mm is used,vignetting may occur at the wide-angle setting.

AB

Changes the value of each digit.

CD

Selects a digit.

V

Selects a value from the list.

When using a zoom lens, select the actual focal length
which the zoom is set to.

About Filters

4 Press E.

Vignetting will occur at the wide-angle setting if the 100 PL
FILTER is used with a 02 STANDARD ZOOM lens.

The camera returns to standby mode.

tMemo

Using a K-Mount Lens
A K-mount lens can be attached to this camera with the use of
the optional Adapter Q for K Mount Lens. When a K-mount lens
is used, the focal length must be set manually for somefunctions such as Shake Reduction, since the focal length
cannot be obtained automatically.

• The focal length setting can be changed in [Input Focal
Length] of the A2 menu.
• When the Adapter Q for K Mount Lens is used, the camera
operates in J mode when the capture mode is set to otherthan L mode.
• Refer to the Adapter Q for K mount lens manual for details.

1 Turn the camera off.
2 Attach the adapter and lens to the camera, andturn the camera on.

The [Input Focal Length] screen appears.

3 Set the lens focal length.

15.0
21.0
35.0
55.0
77.0
135.0
200.0
300.0

Input Focal Length

0000.0 mm
MENU Cancel

OK OK

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Main Specifications

Quality Level

Model Description
Type

Lens-interchangeable SL digital camera

Lens Mount

PENTAX bayonet Q-mountCompatible Lens

Q-mount lenses

Color Space

sRGB, AdobeRGB

Storage MediaSD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards, SDXC
Memory Cards and Eye-Fi Cards

Storage Folder

Date (100_1018, 100_1019...)/PENTX (100PENTX, 101PENTX...)

LCD Monitor

Image Capture Unit

TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, with AR
coating

Type: CMOS sensor with a primary color filter
Size: 1/1.7-inch

TypeEffective Pixels

Approx. 12.4 megapixels

Size

3.0 inches

Total Pixels

Approx. 12.76 megapixels

Dots

Approx. 460,000 dots

Dust Removal

Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations“DR II”

Adjustment

Brightness and colors adjustable

Display

Field of view: approx. 100%, Electronic Level, Grid
Display (4 × 4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale),Highlight Alert, Histogram

Image Sensor

AUTO: ISO 100 to ISO 12800 (1/3 EV steps)
Sensitivity• Up to ISO 1600 when the shutter speed is set to 2
(Standard output)
sec. or slower.
Image Stabilizer

Sensor shift Shake Reduction

White Balance
Auto

TTL by CMOS image sensor

PresetDaylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D:Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: Cool White, L:
Warm White), Tungsten, Flash, n, Manual

ManualConfiguration using the display screen (up to 3
settings can be saved), Copying the white balancesettings of a captured image

Fine Adjustment

Adjustable ±7 steps on A-B axis and G-M axis

File Formats

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RAW (12 bit): DNG
JPEG: m (Best), l (Better), k (Good)• RAW and JPEG simultaneously recordable

RecordingFormats

RAW (DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF 2.0 compliant

Recorded Pixels

JPEG: w q 12M
p 7M
o 3M
x q 10M
p 6M
o 2M
y q 9Mp 5M
o 2M
v q 9M
p 5M
o 2M
RAW: w q 12M(4000×3000)(3072×2304)(1920×1440)(4000×2664)(3072×2048)(1920×1280)(4000×2248)(3072×1728)(1920×1080)(2992×2992)(2304×2304)(1440×1440)(4000×3000)

Autofocus System
Type

Contrast detection AF

Brightness Range EV 0 to 18 (ISO100)
Focus Methodv/w switching

Autofocus Method

Face Detection, Tracking, Multiple AF Points, Select,
Spot

AF Assist Light

Dedicated LED AF assist lightMF Autozoom

Off/×2/×4/×6

Focus Peaking

Off/OnExposure Control
Type

TTL image sensor metering
Metering modes: Multi-segment metering, Centerweighted metering, and Spot metering

Metering Range

EV 1 to 17 (ISO 100, F1.9 lens), +2 EV with
Electronic Shutter enabled, +2 EV with an ND filter

Exposure Modes

Auto Picture modes: Standard, Portrait, Landscape,
Macro, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky,
ForestScene modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving
Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky,
Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR*, Night Snap,
HDR*, Quick Macro*, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow,
Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting,MuseumProgram, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual,
Bulb, Blur Control**JPEG only

Drive Modes

Mode Selection

Single frame, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-timer (12s,2s), Remote Control (0 sec., 3 sec., continuous),
Exposure Bracketing (3 frames, remote control),Multi-exposure (0 sec., self-timer, remote control),Interval Shooting

Continuous FPS

Approx. 5 fps, JPEG (wq12M/m/ContinuousHi): up to 5 frames
Approx. 1.5 fps, JPEG (wq12M/m/
Continuous Lo): up to 100 frames

Built-in FlashType

Built-in retractable P-TTL flash
Guide number: approx. 4.9 (ISO100/m), approx. 7(ISO200/m)
Angle of view coverage: equivalent to 28 mm in 35
mm format

Flash Modes

P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync,
Trailing Curtain Sync

Sync Speed

Lens shutter: built-in flash 1/2000 seconds
Used with external flash units: 1/250 seconds
Electronic shutter: 1/13 seconds

Flash Exposure
Compensation-2.0 to +1.0 EV

EV Compensation ± 3 EV (1/3 EV steps)
AE Lock

Can be assigned to the M/L button from the menu.

ShutterLens shutter: 1/2000 - 30 seconds (1/3 EV steps,
1/8000 - 30 seconds with Electronic Shutter
enabled), Bulb
• When using a lens that has no lens shutter;shooting at 1/8000 - 2 seconds with the electronic
shutter is available, while Bulb shooting is notavailable.

Aperture

From wide open to F8• Aperture is fixed when using a lens that has nolens shutter.

ND Filter

Off/On• Not available when using a lens that has no lens
shutter.

Capture Functions
Custom Image

Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant,
Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film,
Monochrome, Cross Processing

Noise Reduction

High-ISO NR

Dynamic Range
Setting

Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction

Lens Correction

Distortion Correction

Digital Filter

Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Tone
Expansion, Invert Color, Extract Color, Unicolor
Bold, Water Color, Posterization, Slim, Fish-eye

HDR Capture

Auto, Type1, Type2

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Multi-exposure

Number of Shots: 2-9
Exposure adjusted automatically.

Interval Shooting

Shooting interval: 3 sec. to 24 hr.
Start Interval: immediately, from the set time
Number of Shots: up to 999 images

Smart Effect

Brilliant Color, Unicolor Bold, Vintage Color, Antique,
Warm Fade, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome,
Faded Color, Vibrant Color Enhance, USER 1-3

Electronic Level

Displayed on LCD monitor (horizontal and verticaldirections)

Movie
Recording Format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

Playback Functions

Playback View

Single frame, Multi-image display (4, 9, 30, and 56
thumbnails), Image magnification (up to 16×,
scrollable, quick zoom), Rotated image display,
Histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram), Highlight
Alert, Auto Image Rotation, Detailed Information
Display, Folder Display, Calendar Filmstrip Display,
Slideshow

DeleteSingle image, all images, select & delete, folder,instant review image

Digital Filter

Base Parameter Adj, Toy Camera, High Contrast,
Shading, Tone Expansion, Invert Color, Extract
Color, Unicolor Bold, Water Color, Posterization,
Slim, Fish-eye, Retro, Sketch, Miniature, Soft,Starburst

RAW
Development

File Format (JPEG), Aspect Ratio, Color Space,
White Balance, Custom Image, Digital Filter,
Sensitivity, High-ISO NR, Shadow Correction,
Distortion Correction
Resize, Cropping (aspect ratio can be changed),Index, Movie Edit (dividing a movie file and deleting
unwanted segments), Capturing a JPEG still picturefrom a movie, Red-eye Edit, Save RAW Data

Recorded Pixels

u (1920×1080, y, 30 fps/25 fps/24 fps)t (1280×720, y, 30 fps/25 fps/24 fps)s (640×480, w, 30 fps/25 fps/24 fps)

Sound

Built-in monaural microphone

Recording Time

Up to 25 minutes; automatically stops recording if theinternal temperature of the camera becomes high.
Editing Features

Custom Image

Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant,
Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film,
Monochrome, Cross Processing

Digital Filter

Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Tone
Expansion, Invert Color, Extract Color, Unicolor
Bold, Water Color, Posterization, Slim, Fish-eye

Customization
Mode Memory

11 items

Interval Movie
RecordRecording interval: 3 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec., 1
min., 5 min., 10 min., 30 min., 1 hr.
Recording time: 12 sec. to 99 hr.
Start Interval: immediately, from the set time

Button/Dial
Customization

M/L button: Green Button, Preview, One Push File
Format, AE Lock, Enable AF
Quick Dial: Smart Effect, Aspect Ratio, Focus
Method, Focus Peaking, ND Filter

World Time

World Time settings for 75 cities (28 time zones)

Movie Continuous
Off/OnAF

Custom Functions 16 items

Power Supply

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Battery Type

Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI68

AC Adapter

AC Adapter Kit K-AC115 (optional)

Battery Life

Number of recordable images (with 50% flash
usage): approx. 250 images,(without flash usage): approx. 260 images
Playback time: approx. 160 minutes• Tested in compliance with CIPA standard using a
new rechargeable lithium-ion battery at atemperature of 23°C. Actual results may varydepending on the shooting conditions/circumstances.

Interfaces
Connection PortUSB 2.0/AV output terminal, HDMI output terminal(Type D)

USB Connection

MSC/PTPVideo Output
Format

NTSC/PAL

Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time
(When using the fully charged battery)
Temperature

NormalShooting

50% Use100% Use

Playback
Time

D-LI68

23°C

260

250

240

160 minutes• The image storage capacity (normal recording and flash use 50%) isbased on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards,
while other data is based on our measuring conditions. Some deviationfrom the above figures may occur in actual use depending on theselected capture mode and shooting conditions.

Approximate Image Storage Capacity by Size
(When using a 2 GB memory card)

Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions

Approx. 105.0 mm (W) × 58.0 mm (H) × 34.0 mm (D)(excluding the operation parts and protrusion)

WeightApprox. 203 g (loaded and ready with the dedicatedbattery and SD Memory Card)
Approx. 183 g (body only)

Aspect RatioyAccessories

Package
Contents

USB Cable I-USB7, Strap O-ST131, Rechargeable
Lithium-ion Battery D-LI68, Battery Charger DBC68P,
AC plug cord, Software (CD-ROM) S-SW151, Start
Guide<Mounted on the camera>
Hot shoe cover FK, Body mount cover

Software

Digital Camera Utility 5

Flash Photography

Batteryx

wv

JPEG Quality

Recorded
Pixels

m

q 9M

544

755

1264

103

p 5M

908

1250

2060

–

o 2M

2183

2939

4596

–

q 10M

461

641

1077

103
–

l

k

RAW

p 6M

771

1064

1764

o 2M

1871

2533

4010

–

q 12M

410

571

961

103

p 7M

687

951

1582

–

o 3M

1679

2281

3639

–

q 9M

547

759

1270

103

p 5M

908

1250

2060

–

o 2M

2183

2939

4596

–

• The number of storable images may vary depending on the subject,shooting conditions, selected capture mode and memory card, etc.

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Operating Environment for USB Connection
and Provided Software
With the provided software “Digital Camera Utility 5”, you candevelop RAW files on a computer. Install the software from theprovided CD-ROM (S-SW151).
We recommend the following system requirements to connect
the camera to a computer and to use the software.

Windows

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OS

Windows 8.1 (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit,
64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit) or Windows
Vista (32-bit, 64-bit)

CPUIntel Core 2 Duo or higher

RAM

2 GB or more

HDD

For installing and starting up the program: 100 MB
or more of available space
For saving image files: Approx. 5 MB/file (JPEG),
Approx. 25 MB/file (RAW)Monitor

1280×1024 dots, 24-bit full color or higher

Macintosh
OS

OS X 10.9, 10.8 or 10.7, or Mac OS X 10.6

CPUIntel Core 2 Duo or higher

RAM

2 GB or more

HDD

For installing and starting up the program: 100 MB
or more of available space
For saving image files: Approx. 5 MB/file (JPEG),
Approx. 25 MB/file (RAW)Monitor

1280×1024 dots, 24-bit full color or higher

tMemo• QuickTime is required to play back movies transferred to acomputer. You can download it from the following site:
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/

For Using Your Camera Safely
We have paid close attention to the safety of this camera. When using thiscamera, we request your special attention regarding items marked with thefollowing symbols.

Warning

This symbol indicates that ignoring this item
could cause serious personal injuries.

CautionThis symbol indicates that ignoring this item
could cause minor or medium personal injuries,
or loss of property.

About the Camera
Warning• Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas arepresent inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock.
• If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging
the camera, never touch the exposed portion. There is a risk of electric
shock.
• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other strong light sources when
taking pictures or leave the camera sitting in direct sunlight with the lens
cap off. Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction or cause a fire.
• Do not look at the sun or other strong light sources through a lens. Doingso may lead to a loss of eyesight or cause vision to be impaired.
• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor,
stop use immediately, remove the battery or the AC adapter, and contact
your nearest service center. Continued use can cause a fire or electricalshock.

Caution• Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash. You
may burn yourself.
• Do not cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash.
Discoloration may occur.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is a risk of low
temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.

• 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
or mouth.
• Depending on your individual factors or physical condition, the use of thecamera may cause itching, rashes or blisters. In case of any
abnormality, stop using the camera and get medical attention
immediately.

About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter
Warning• Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively developed
for this camera, with the specified power and voltage. Using a battery
charger or AC adapter not exclusive to this camera, or using theexclusive battery charger or AC adapter with an unspecified power orvoltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown. The
specified voltage is 100 - 240V AC.
• Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire orelectrical shock.
• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or otherabnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult yournearest service center. Continued use can cause a fire or electricalshock.
• If water should happen to get inside the product, consult your nearest
service center. Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock.
• If you see a lightning flash or hear thunder during use of the battery
charger or AC adapter, unplug the power plug and discontinue using.
Continued use can cause damage to the product, fire or electrical shock.
• Wipe off the power plug if it should become covered with dust.
Accumulated dust may cause a fire.
• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL certified power supply cordset, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end
with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA
configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female connector
body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or the equivalent.

Caution• Do not place or drop heavy objects on or forcefully bend the AC plugcord. Doing so may damage the cord. Should the AC plug cord bedamaged, consult your nearest service center.

37• Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while
the cord is plugged in.
• Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. This can cause an electric
shock.
• Do not drop the product, or subject it to violent impact. This can cause
the product to breakdown.
• Do not use the battery charger D-BC68P to charge batteries other than
the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI68. Attempting to charge othertypes of batteries may cause an explosion or heating, or may damage
the battery charger.

About the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
Warning• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes,
do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical
attention immediately.

Caution• Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries
may cause an explosion or fire.
• Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery may cause
an explosion or leakage.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or
begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and contacts of the battery.
• Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. This can cause
an explosion or fire.
• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or
clothing, it may cause irritation to the skin. Wash the affected areas
thoroughly with water.
• Precautions for D-LI68 Battery Usage:- USE SPECIFIED CHARGER ONLY.
- DO NOT INCINERATE.
- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.
- DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.
- DO NOT EXPOSE TO HIGH TEMP. (140°F / 60°C)

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Keep the Camera and its Accessories out of theReach of Small Children
Warning• Do not place the camera and its accessories within the reach of smallchildren.
1. If the product falls or is operated accidentally, it may cause serious
personal injuries.
2. Wrapping the strap around a neck may cause suffocation.
3. To avoid the risk of a small accessory such as the battery or memory
cards from being swallowed by mistake, keep them out of the reachof small children. Seek medical attention immediately if an accessoryis accidentally swallowed.

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 stillworking 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 acomputer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera orrecording media (memory cards), etc.

About the Battery and Charger• To keep the battery in optimum condition, avoid storing it in a fully
charged state or in high temperatures.
• If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time,
the battery will over-discharge and shorten the battery’s life.
• Charging the battery a day before use or on the day of use isrecommended.
• The AC plug cord provided with this camera is developed exclusively forthe battery charger D-BC68P. Do not use it with other devices.

Precautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera• Do not subject the camera to high temperatures or high humidity. Do notleave the camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high.
• Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Usea cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles,
automobiles, or ships.
• The temperature range for camera use is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• The monitor may appear black at high temperatures, but will return tonormal at normal temperatures.
• The monitor may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due
to liquid crystal properties, and is not a malfunction.

• Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside andoutside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag,and remove it after temperatures of the camera and surroundings areequalized.
• Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salt.
These could cause the camera to breakdown. Wipe the camera to dry
off any rain or water drops.
• Do not press on the monitor with excessive force. This could cause it to
break or malfunction.
• Be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket when usinga tripod.

Cleaning Your Camera• Do not clean the camera with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol,and benzine.
• Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens. Never use aspray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens.
• Please contact your nearest service center for professional cleaning of
the CMOS sensor. (This will involve a fee.)• Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years tomaintain high performance.

Storing Your Camera• Do not store the camera with preservatives or chemicals. Storage in hightemperatures and high humidity can cause mold to grow on the camera.
Remove the camera from its case and store it in a dry and well-ventilated
place.
• Avoid using or storing the camera where it may be exposed to static
electricity or electrical interference.
• Avoid using or storing the camera in direct sunlight or in locations where
it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.

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About SD Memory Cards

About Eye-Fi Cards• The SD Memory Card isequipped with a write-protect
switch. Setting the switch to
LOCK prevents new data frombeing recorded on the card, thestored data from being deleted,and the card from being
Write-protect
formatted by the camera or
switchcomputer.
• 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 cardis being accessed. This may cause the data to be lost or the card to bedamaged.
• Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep itaway from water and store away from high temperatures.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while formatting. The card may bedamaged and become unusable.
• Data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following
circumstances. We do not accept any liability for data that is deleted if
1. the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.
2. the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electricalinterference.
3. the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time.
4. the SD Memory Card or the battery is removed while the card is being
accessed.
• If the SD Memory Card is not used for a long time, the data on the card
may become unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup ofimportant data on a computer.
• Format new SD Memory Cards. Also format SD Memory Cards
previously used with other cameras.
• Please note that deleting data stored on an SD Memory Card, orformatting an SD Memory Card does not completely erase the originaldata. Deleted data can sometimes be recovered using commerciallyavailable software. If you are going to discard, give away or sell your SD
Memory Card, you should ensure that the data on the card is completely
deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any personal orsensitive information.
• The data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at your own risk.

• An SD Memory Card with a built-in wireless LAN (“Eye-Fi card”) can beused with this camera.
• Use of an access point and an Internet connection are required fortransferring images via wireless LAN. For details, refer to the Eye-Fi
website. (http://www.eye.fi)• Update your Eye-Fi card to the latest firmware before using it.
• Set [Eye-Fi Communication] of [Eye-Fi] to [OFF], or do not use an EyeFi card in a location where the use of wireless LAN devices is restrictedor prohibited, such as airplanes.
• Eye-Fi cards can be used only in the country in which the card waspurchased. Please observe all local laws governing the Eye-Fi card
usage.
• This camera features a function to enable/disable the communication
function of the Eye-Fi card, however, we do not guarantee the operabilityof all Eye-Fi card functions.
• Refer to the Eye-Fi card manual for details on how to use the card.
• Please contact the Eye-Fi card manufacturer regarding any
malfunctions or problems concerning Eye-Fi cards.

Trademarks

AVC Patent Portfolio License

Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries.
Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the
U.S. and/or other countries.
SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
Eye-Fi, the Eye-Fi logo and Eye-Fi connected are trademarks of Eye-Fi,
Inc.
This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems
Incorporated.
The DNG logo is either a registered trademark or trademark of Adobe
Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface aretrademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the UnitedStates and/or other countries.

This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the
personal use of a consumer or other uses in which it does not receive
remuneration to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard(“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by aconsumer engaged in a personal activity and/or was obtained from a video
provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be
implied for any other use.
Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C.
See http://www.mpegla.com.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matchingenabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to
produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are notavailable 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. The PRINT
Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

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WARRANTY POLICYAll 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. Service will berendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost to
you within that period, provided the camera does not show
evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling,
tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary tooperating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair
shop. The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shallnot be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with
its written consent and shall not be liable for damages fromdelay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential
damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material orworkmanship or otherwise; and it is expressly agreed that theliability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all
guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or implied, isstrictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore
provided. No refunds will be made on repairs by non-authorized
service facilities.

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Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period
Any camera which proves defective during the 12-month
warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you
purchased the camera or to the manufacturer. If there are no
representatives of the manufacturer in your country, send thecamera to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In this case,it will take a considerable length of time before the camera canbe returned to you owing to the complicated customs
procedures required. If the camera is covered by warranty,
repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, and thecamera will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. 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 waspurchased outside of the country where you wish to have it
serviced during the warranty period, regular handling andservicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer’s
representatives in that country. Notwithstanding this, yourcamera returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free ofcharge according to this procedure and warranty policy. In any
case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance feesto be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchasewhen required, please keep the receipt or bills covering thepurchase of your camera for at least a year. Before sending
your camera for servicing, please make sure that you are
sending it to the manufacturer’s authorized representatives ortheir approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly
to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service
charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge,
instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing.
• This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s
statutory rights.
• The local warranty policies available from ourdistributors in some countries can supersede thiswarranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you
review the warranty card supplied with your product at
the time of purchase, or contact our distributor in yourcountry for more information and to receive a copy of
the warranty policy.

For customers in USA
STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate theequipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with thelimits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning theequipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment andreceiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician forhelp.

For customers in CanadaThis 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 perchloratematerial, which may require special handling.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

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Declaration of Conformity
According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 forClass B Personal Computers and Peripherals
We:

RICOH IMAGING AMERICASCORPORATION

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. Each product marketed is identical to
the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with thestandards. Records maintained continue to reflect theequipment being produced can be expected to be within thevariation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on thestatistical basis as required by 47CFR §2.909. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may notcause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. The above named party is
responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with thestandards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109.

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Product Name:

Digital Camera

Model Number:

PENTAX Q-S1

Contact person:

Customer Service Manager

Date and Place:August, 2014, Colorado

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of
Old Equipment and Used Batteries
1. In the European Union
These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that usedelectrical and electronic equipment and batteries
should not be mixed with general household
waste.
Used electrical/electronic equipment andbatteries must be treated separately and inaccordance with legislation that requires proper
treatment, recovery and recycling of theseproducts.
By disposing of these products correctly you will
help ensure that the waste undergoes thenecessary treatment, recovery and recycling
and thus prevent potential negative effects on
the environment and human health which could
otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste
handling.
If a chemical symbol is added beneath the symbol shown
above, in accordance with the Battery Directive, this indicatesthat a heavy metal (Hg = Mercury, Cd = Cadmium, Pb = Lead)is present in the battery at a concentration above an applicable
threshold specified in the Battery Directive.
For more information about collection and recycling of usedproducts, please contact your local authorities, your waste
disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the
products.

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’tpurchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listedon the home page of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.

The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of theEuropean Union.

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Information on the Operating
ManualAn Operating Manual (PDF) containing information on how to
use this camera is available. Please download it from our
website. A printed version can also be purchased upon request.
Please contact your nearest service center.
Operating Manual Download:

http://www.ricoh-imaging.com/
manuals/

User Registration:

http://www.ricoh-imaging.com/registration/

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