Pentax Q-S1 Quick Start Guide

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 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.48 for details on the Operating Manual.

Checking the Contents of the Package

Hot shoe cover FK

(Installed on camera)

Battery charger

D-BC68P

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 the optional Adapter Q for K Mount Lens. (p.30)

Q body mount cover

(Installed on camera)

AC plug cord USB cable

Strap

O-ST131

I-USB7

Rechargeable lithium-ion

battery D-LI68

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW151

Contents

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

Operating Controls ......................................................... 4

Monitor Display .............................................................. 5

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

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

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

Using a K-Mount Lens ................................................. 31

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

Operating Environment for USB Connection

and Provided Software ................................................. 36

For Using Your Camera Safely ............................ 37

Care to be Taken During Handling ....................... 39

WARRANTY POLICY .......................................... 42

Information on the Operating Manual ................... 48

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

1

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.
Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also
cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as
laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here
also.

To users of this camera

• Do not use or store this camera in the vicinity of equipment
that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or
magnetic 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 to
either a Windows PC or a Macintosh.

• In this manual, the term “battery(ies)” refers to any type of
batteries used for this camera and its accessories.

2

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

Built-in flash

Remote control receiver

CMOS sensor

AF assist light/

Self-timer lamp

Microphone

Card cover

Strap lug

Lens mount index (red dot)

Lens information contacts

Speaker

Card access lamp

Monitor

Battery

cover

Hot shoe

Remote control receiver

Strap lug

PC/AV terminal

Terminal cover

Tripod socket

HDMI terminal
(Type D)

Connection
cable cover

3

Operating Controls

8

9

0

a

b

c

d

4

7

5

2

6

1

3

4

1 E-dial (V)

Sets the shutter speed, aperture, and exposure
compensation 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 is
displayed. (p.9)
In playback mode, use this to magnify an image or display
multiple images at the same time.

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 assigned
with Smart Effect. (p.24)

5 Lens unlock button

Press to detach the lens on the camera. (p.16)

6 Playback button (3)

Switches to playback mode. (p.25) Press the button again
to switch to capture mode.

7 Flash pop-up switch

Slide to pop up the built-in flash.

8 Power switch

Press to turn the camera on and off.

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)

37

1/

200 0

F2. 8

160 0

1/

200 0

F2. 8

160 0

Cu stom Ima ge
Br ight

St anda rd I nfo rm atio n Di spl ay

Standby mode

(Standard Information Display)

Shooting Info Display

selection screen

Control panel

Resets the values being adjusted. Also, you can assign
a function 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
this button 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)

c MENU button (F)

Displays a menu. Press this button while the menu
is displayed 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)

About the four-way controller

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

Monitor Display

Capture Mode

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

Custom Image
Bright

G

1/

2000

F2.8

16003737

37

G

Standard Information Display

1/

2000

F2.8

16003737

5

Standby Mode

+1. 7

EV

1/

200 0

F2. 8

160 0

99999

999

±0EV

1/

200 0

F2. 8

160 0

99999

999 9999999

1
2

22

2423

2423

43567

98101112

1413

21

22

21

15 16 17

1
2

318 4 6 7

98101112

1613 19 20 17

99: 59 ´5 9˝99:59´59˝

Cu stom Ima geCustom Image
Br ightBright

Ex posu re S ett in gExposure Setting
Pr ogra m AEProgram AE

C mode

12

13
14

15

1 Capture mode 17 Electronic Level
2 Flash Mode
3 Drive Mode 18 AF frame
4 White Balance 19 Reset exposure
5 Custom Image
6 HDR Capture/Digital

7 w mode
8 File Format 21 AE Lock
9 AE Metering 22 Shutter speed

10 Shake Reduction/

11 Battery level 25 Sensitivity
12 Turning the focus ring

13 Temperature warning 28 Image storage capacity
14 Eye-Fi communication

15 Histogram
16 Electronic Level

6

123456 91011

1/

2000

F2.8

+1.7

EV

1600

87

26

±0EV

999

99999

27 2821 22 23 25 2924

Filter

Movie SR

in w mode

status

(horizontal)

16
17

18

19
20

1/

2000

F2.8

1600

(vertical)

compensation value

20 Interval Shooting/

Multi-exposure/
Smart Effect

23 Aperture value
24 EV bar scale

26 ND Filter
27 Memory card

29 Face detection frame

(when [Autofocus
Method] is set to [Face
Detection])

99999

Control Panel

A mode

1 Function name 15 File Format
2 Setting 16 JPEG Recorded Pixels
3 Custom Image/S

mode

and Quality Level/Movie
Recorded Pixels

4 Digital Filter 17 Shake Reduction/
5 HDR Capture

Movie SR

6 Highlight Correction 18 Exposure Setting
7 Shadow Correction 19 Framerate
8 AE Metering 20 Recording Sound Level

9 ND Filter 21 Destination
10 Focus Method 22 Current date and time
11 Autofocus Method 23 Memory card
12 Focus Peaking 24 Number of recordable
13 Distortion Correction
14 Aspect Ratio

still pictures/movie
recordable time

Playback Mode

1/

200 0

F2. 8

200

+0. 3

100 -0001

St anda rd I nfor mat ion Disp lay

1/

200 0

F2. 8

200

+0. 3

100 -0001

Single image display

(Standard Information Display)

Playback Info Display

selection screen

The captured image and shooting information are displayed
in single 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

G

Standard Information Display

100-0001

1/

2000

F2.8

200

+0.3

1/

2000

F2.8

200

+0.3

7

How to Change Function Settings

9999999999

9999999999

OK

MENU

As pe ct Ra ti oAspect Ratio

Ca nc elCancel

As pe ct Ra ti oAspect Ratio

OKOK

Use ABCD to select an item.

Use V to change settings.

Press F to cancel
setting operation.

Press E to confirm the
selected item and return
to the control panel.

E

The camera functions and their settings can be selected
and changed by using the following ways.

Direct keys Press ABCD in standby mode.

Control panel

Menus Press F.

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

Using the Control Panel

You can set frequently used shooting functions. Press G
in standby mode.

G

Using the Direct Keys

A

Sensitivity

B

C
D

8

White Balance

Flash Mode

Drive Mode

WXYZ

Using the Menus

As pect Rat io
Fi le F orma t

Im age Capt ure S etti ngs

JP EG R ecor ded P ixel s
JP EG Q uali ty

Cu stom Ima ge
Di gita l Fi lte r

Im age Capt ure S etti ngs
AF /MF Sett ing s
AE Met erin g

Ex it

HD R Ca ptur e

Di stor tion Co rr ecti on

Ex it

ND Fil ter

Hi gh-I SO N R
Sh ake Redu cti on
In put Foca l L en gth

50m m

D- Rang e Se tti ng s

Cu stom Ima ge
Di gita l Fi lte r

Im age Capt ure S etti ngs
AF /MF Sett ing s
AE Met erin g

Ex it

HD R Ca ptur e

Di stor tion Co rr ecti on

Ca ncel

ND Fil ter

Hi gh-I SO N R
Sh ake Redu cti on
In put Foca l L en gth

D- Rang e Se tti ng s

OK

Use AB to select an item.

Use V to switch the menu tabs.

Press F to exit the menu
screen.

Menu numbers

Press D to display
the pop-up menu.

Press D to display
the submenu.

Press E to confirm the selected item.

Press F to cancel the pop-up menu.

Press F to return to the previous screen.

Use AB to select an item.

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

1 23

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

MENU

Exit

1 23

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

MENU

Exit

Image Capture Settings
Aspect Ratio
File Format

JPEG Recorded Pixels
JPEG Quality

MENU

1 2 3

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

MENU

Exit

1 2 3

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

MENU

Cancel

50mm

OK

OK

F

9

Menu List

Rec. Mode Menus

10

Menu

Custom Image

Digital Filter

HDR Capture

Image
Capture
Settings

A1

AF/MF
Settings

AE Metering

ND Filter

A2

Distortion Correction

Item Function Default Setting

*1

*1

*1

Aspect Ratio

File Format

JPEG Recorded

*1

Pixels

JPEG Quality

Focus Method

Autofocus Method

AF Assist Light

MF Autozoom

Focus Peaking

*1

*1

*1

*1

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

Applies a digital filter effect when taking pictures. No Filter

Enables capturing images with high dynamic range. Off

*1

Sets the horizontal and vertical ratio of images.

Sets the file format of images. JPEG

Sets the recording size of images saved in JPEG format.

*1

Sets the quality of images saved in JPEG format.

*1

Selects the autofocus or manual focus mode.

*1

Selects the autofocus method in v mode. Multiple AF Points

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

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

Emphasizes the outline of the subject in focus and makes it easier

*1

to check the focus.

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

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

Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties. On

Multi-segment

Bright

w

q

m

v

On

Off

Off

Menu

D-Range
Settings

A2

High-ISO NR

Shake Reduction

Input Focal Length

Live View

Item Function Default Setting

Highlight
Correction

Shadow
Correction

*1

*1

Expands the dynamic range and prevents bright areas
from occurring.

Expands the dynamic range and prevents dark areas
from occurring.

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

*1

Activates the Shake Reduction function. On

Sets the focal length when using a lens for which focal length
information cannot be obtained.

Electronic Level

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

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.

A3

Instant
Review

Save RAW Data

Delete Sets whether to delete the displayed image during Instant Review. On

Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Instant Review. Off

Sets whether to save the RAW image during Instant Review.

Highlight Alert Bright (overexposed) areas blink red during Instant Review. Off

Quick Dial Assigns functions to the quick dial. Smart Effect

Green
Button

Green Button Assigns a function to M. Green Button

Action in M/TAv Mode

Sets the camera action for when M is pressed in L / K mode. P LINE

E-dial in Program Sets the value to change when V is turned in G mode. P SHIFT

Memory Determines which settings to save when the power is turned off.

*1 The functions can also be set from the control panel.

Auto

Auto

Auto

0.0 mm

On

Off

On

All On except

Focus Position,

Digital Filter,

HDR Capture

11

Movie Menu

Menu

Exposure Setting

Digital Filter

Movie Capture Settings

C1

Item Function Default Setting

*1

*1

Movie Continuous AF Continues autofocusing even while recording a movie. On

Recording Sound Level

Movie SR

*1 The functions can also be set from the control panel.

*1

Playback Menu

Menu

Slideshow

B1

Quick Zoom Sets the initial magnification when magnifying images. Off

Highlight Alert

Auto Image Rotation

Delete All Images Deletes all saved images at once. -

Item Function Default Setting

Display Duration Sets an image display interval. 3sec.

Screen Effect Sets a transition effect when the next image is displayed. Off

Repeat Playback

Auto Movie Playback Plays back movies during the slideshow. On

12

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

Program AE

Applies a digital filter effect when recording a movie. No Filter

*1

*1

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

u/30 fps

Sets the volume level for recording. Volume level 3

Activates the Movie Shake Reduction function. On

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

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

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

Off

Off

On

Set-up Menus

Menu

Language/W Changes the display language. English

Date Adjustment Sets the date and time and the display format. 01/01/2014

World Time

D1

Sound Effects

LCD
Display

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

Interface
Options

D2

Folder Name Sets the naming system for folders to store images. Date

Create New Folder Creates a new folder on the memory card. -

File No.

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

Item Function Default Setting

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

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.

Guide Display

Display Color Sets the display color of the control panel and the menus. 1

Video Out

HDMI Out

USB Connection Sets the USB connection mode when connecting to a computer. MSC

Sequential
Numbering

Reset File Number

Sets whether to display the operation guides when the capture
mode is changed.

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

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

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

Resets the file number and starts numbering from 0001 again. -

Hometown

Volume 3

Shutter Sound: 1

Others: On

On

-

Auto

On

13

Menu

Power Saving

Auto Power Off

D3

Reset

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

Dust Removal Cleans the CMOS sensor by shaking it. -

D4

Format Formats a memory card. -

Firmware Info/Options Displays the camera’s firmware version. -

Item Function Default Setting

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

Sets the time until the camera turns off automatically if no
operations are made for a certain period of time.

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.

On

1min.

-

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