Pentax Q-S1 Operating Manual

Introduction

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Digital Camera

Operating Manual

Getting Started

Shooting

Playback

Settings

Appendix

To ensure the best performance from your
camera, please read the Operating Manual
before using the camera.

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Checking the Contents of the Package

Hot shoe cover FK

(Installed on camera)

Battery charger

D-BC68P

Start Guide

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.74)

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

Introducing the PENTAX Q-S1

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Getting Started

Taking Pictures

Playback Functions

Changing the Settings

Appendix

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How to Use This Manual

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How to Use This Manual

Introducing the PENTAX Q-S1........p.7

Gives you an overview of the PENTAX Q-S1.
Read this and get to know your Q-S1!

 Names and Functions of the Working

Parts .............................................................p.7

 How to Change Function Settings ............. p.13

 Menu List ......................................................p.15

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Getting Started .......................................p.21

Explains how to get your PENTAX Q-S1 ready for
shooting as well as basic operations.

 Attaching the Strap .....................................p.21

 Attaching a Lens .........................................p.21

 Using the Battery and Charger ..................p.22

 Inserting a Memory Card ............................p.25

 Initial Settings ..............................................p.26

 Basic Shooting Operation ..........................p.28

 Reviewing Images .......................................p.29

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Taking Pictures ......................................p.30

Once you’ve confirmed that the camera works
properly, try out the camera and take lots of
pictures!

 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode

.......................................................................p.30

 Setting the Exposure ..................................p.35

 Using the Built-in Flash ..............................p.36

 Focusing ......................................................p.37

 Setting the Drive Mode ...............................p.40

 Setting a File Format ...................................p.45

 Adjusting the Color and Brightness of Images

.......................................................................p.45

 Controlling the Image Finishing Tone .......p.48

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Playback Functions..............................p.52

Explains various operations for playing back and
editing images.

 Playback Mode Palette Items .....................p.52

 Changing the Playback Method ................. p.53

 Connecting the Camera to a Computer ..... p.57

 Editing and Processing Images .................p.58

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Changing the Settings ........................p.64

Explains how to change other settings.

 Camera Settings ..........................................p.64

 File Management Settings ..........................p.68

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Appendix ...................................................p.71

Provides various resources.

 Restrictions on Each Capture Mode ..........p.71

 Functions Available with Various Lenses

.......................................................................p.74

 Functions when Using an External Flash

.......................................................................p.76

 Troubleshooting ..........................................p.77

 Main Specifications .....................................p.80

 Index .............................................................p.86

 For Using Your Camera Safely ...................p.90

 Care to be Taken During Handling ............ p.92

 WARRANTY POLICY ...................................p.95

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

How to Use This Manual

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Contents

How to Use This Manual .........................2

Contents

Introducing the PENTAX Q-S1 ................7

Names and Functions of the Working Parts ......7

Operating Controls ......................................................... 8

Monitor Display .............................................................. 9

How to Change Function Settings ....................13

Using the Direct Keys .................................................. 13

Using the Control Panel ............................................... 13

Using the Menus .......................................................... 14

Menu List .............................................................15

Rec. Mode Menus ........................................................ 15

Movie Menu ................................................................. 17

Playback Menu ............................................................ 17

Set-up Menus .............................................................. 18

Custom Setting Menus ................................................ 19

Getting Started .......................................21

Attaching the Strap ............................................21

Attaching a Lens .................................................21

Using the Battery and Charger ..........................22

Charging the Battery .................................................... 22

Inserting/Removing the Battery ................................... 23

Using the AC Adapter .................................................. 24

Inserting a Memory Card ...................................25

Initial Settings .....................................................26

Turning the Camera On ............................................... 26

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Setting the Display Language ...................................... 26

Setting the Date and Time ........................................... 27

Formatting a Memory Card .......................................... 27

Basic Shooting Operation .................................28

Reviewing Images ..............................................29

Taking Pictures ......................................30

Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode .........30

Scene Modes ............................................................... 30

Blur Control Mode ........................................................ 31

Exposure Modes .......................................................... 32

Movie Mode ................................................................. 34

Setting the Exposure ..........................................35

Sensitivity ..................................................................... 35

AE Metering ................................................................. 35

Using the Built-in Flash .....................................36

Focusing ..............................................................37

Focus Method .............................................................. 37

Setting the Autofocus Method ...................................... 38

Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) ............ 39

Setting the Drive Mode .......................................40

Continuous Shooting .................................................... 41

Self-timer Shooting ...................................................... 41

Remote Control Shooting ............................................. 42

Exposure Bracketing .................................................... 42

Multi-exposure ............................................................. 43

Interval Shooting .......................................................... 43

Interval Movie Record .................................................. 44

Setting a File Format ..........................................45

Still Pictures ................................................................. 45

Movies ......................................................................... 45

Adjusting the Color and Brightness of

Images .................................................................45

White Balance .............................................................. 45

Adjusting Brightness .................................................... 47

Controlling the Image Finishing Tone ..............48

Custom Image ............................................................. 48

Digital Filter .................................................................. 49

Saving Frequently Used Functions to the Quick

Dial ............................................................................... 50

Playback Functions ...............................52

Playback Mode Palette Items ............................ 52

Changing the Playback Method ........................53

Displaying Multiple Images .......................................... 53

Displaying Images by Folder ....................................... 54

Displaying Images by Shooting Date ........................... 54

Playing Back Images Continuously (Slideshow) .......... 55

Displaying Rotated Images .......................................... 55

Connecting the Camera to an AV Device .................... 56

Connecting the Camera to a Computer ............57

Editing and Processing Images ........................58

Changing the Image Size ............................................ 58

Removing the Red-eye Effect ...................................... 59

Processing Images with Digital Filters ......................... 59

Creating a Composite Image (Index) ........................... 61

Editing Movies ............................................................. 62

RAW Development ...................................................... 63

Changing the Settings ...........................64

Camera Settings .................................................64

Setting the M/V Functions ....................................... 64

Saving the Settings of a Captured Image .................... 66

Displaying the Local Date and Time of the Specified

City ............................................................................... 67

Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera ................... 67

File Management Settings .................................68

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ................... 68

Selecting the Folder/File Number Settings .................. 68

Transferring Images via Wireless LAN ........................ 69

Appendix.................................................71

Restrictions on Each Capture Mode ................. 71

Restrictions on the Combinations of Special

Functions ..................................................................... 73

Functions Available with Various Lenses ........74

Using a K-Mount Lens ................................................. 75

Functions when Using an External Flash ........76

Troubleshooting .................................................77

Error Messages ............................................................ 78

Main Specifications ............................................80

Operating Environment for USB Connection and

Provided Software ........................................................ 85

Index ....................................................................86

For Using Your Camera Safely ..........................90

Care to be Taken During Handling ....................92

WARRANTY POLICY ..........................................95

Contents

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Regarding copyrights

Images taken with this camera that are for anything other

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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 f unctioning 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.

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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.

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

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Introduction

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Operating Controls

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d

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1 E-dial (V)

Sets the shutter speed, aperture, and exposure
compensation values. (p.32)
You can change the camera settings when the control panel
is displayed. (p.13)
You can change the menu tabs when a menu screen is
displayed. (p.14)
In playback mode, use this to magnify an image or display
multiple images at the same time. (p.53)

2 Mode dial

Changes the capture mode. (p.28)

3 Shutter release button

Press to capture images. (p.28)
In playback mode, press halfway to switch to capture mode.

4 Quick dial

You can save your preferred shooting settings and then
retrieve them easily later on. (p.50)

5 Lens unlock button

Press to detach the lens on the camera. (p.21)

6 Playback button (3)

Switches to playback mode. (p.29) Press the button again to
switch to capture mode.

7 Flash pop-up switch

Slide to pop up the built-in flash. (p.36)

8 Power switch

Press to turn the camera on and off. (p.26)

9 EV compensation button (J)

Press to change the exposure compensation and aperture
values. (p.32)
In playback mode, the JPEG data remaining in the buffer
memory is saved in RAW format. (p.29)

0 Green/Delete button (M/L)

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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. (p.64)
Press to delete images during playback. (p.29)

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.13)
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.52)

c MENU button (F)

Displays a menu. Press this button while the menu is
displayed to return to the previous screen. (p.14)

d INFO button (G)

Changes the style of the display on the monitor. (p.9, p.11)

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.13) If you press G while the control panel is
displayed, you can change the type of information displayed in
standby mode. (p.11)

Custom Image
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C mode

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1 Capture mode (p.30) 17 Electronic Level
2 Flash Mode (p.36)
3 Drive Mode (p.40) 18 AF frame
4 White Balance (p.45) 19 Reset exposure
5 Custom Image (p.48)
6 HDR Capture (p.47)/

Digital Filter (p.49)

7 w mode
8 File Format 21 AE Lock
9 AE Metering (p.35) 22 Shutter speed

10 Shake Reduction (p.16)/

Movie SR (p.17)

11 Battery level 25 Sensitivity (p.35)
12 Turning the focus ring in

w mode (p.39)

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

status

15 Histogram
16 Electronic Level

(horizontal) (p.16)

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(vertical) (p.16)

compensation value

20 Interval Shooting/

Multi-exposure (p.43)/
Smart Effect (p.51)

23 Aperture value
24 EV bar scale

26 ND Filter (p.15)
27 Memory card

29 Face detection frame

(when [Autofocus
Method] is set to [Face
Detection]) (p.38)

tMemo

• The displayed items vary depending on the current camera
setup.

•

In [Live View] of the A3 menu, you can change the style of the
display in standby mode. (p.16)

Control Panel

A mode

1 Function name 8 AE Metering (p.35)
2 Setting 9 ND Filter (p.15)
3 Custom Image (p.48)/

S mode (p.30)

4 Digital Filter (p.49) 12 Focus Peaking (p.39)
5 HDR Capture (p.47) 13 Distortion Correction
6 Highlight Correction

(p.47) 14 Aspect Ratio (p.45)

7 Shadow Correction

(p.47)

10 Focus Method (p.37)
11 Autofocus Method (p.38)

(p.15)

15 File Format (p.45)

16 JPEG Recorded Pixels

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(Standard Inf ormation Disp lay)

Playback Info Display

selection screen

and Quality Level (p.45)/
Movie Recorded Pixels
(p.45)

17 Shake Reduction (p.16)/

Movie SR (p.17)

18 Exposure Setting (p.34)
19 Framerate (p.45)

20 Recording Sound Level

(p.17)

21 Destination (p.67)
22 Current date and time
23 Memory card
24 Number of recordable

still pictures/movie
recordable time

tMemo

• The items that can be selected vary depending on the current
camera setup.

• If no operations are made within 1 minute while the control
panel is displayed, the camera returns to standby mode.

• You can change the display color of the control panel and
menus in [LCD Display] of the D1 menu. (p.18)

Shooting Info Display

If you press G while the control panel is displayed, you can
select the type of information displayed in standby mode. Use
CD to select the type and press E.

Standard
Information Display

No Information
Display

An image and the current shooting
function settings are displayed.

Only an image is displayed.

Display Off Nothing is displayed on the monitor.

uCaution

• [Display Off] cannot be selected in C mode.

Playback Mode

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.

Standard
Information Display

Detailed
Information Display

Histogram
Display

RGB Histogram
Display

No Information
Display

Captured image, file format, exposure
parameters, and operation guide
indicators are displayed.

Detailed informatio n on how and when the
image was taken is displayed. (p.12)

Captured image and brightness
histogram are displayed. (p.12)
Not available during movie playback.

Captured image and RGB histogram are
displayed. (p.12)
Not available during movie playback.

Only the captured image is displayed.

tMemo

•

The screen selected in the Playback Info Display selection
screen is displayed in playback mode when the camera is turned
off and on again. If [Playback Info Display] is set to [Off] in
[Memory] of the
always appears first when the camera is turned on. (p.67)

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Brightness histogram

AB

RGB histogram

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1 Captured image 14 EV Compensation
2 Capture mode (p.30) 15 Highlight Correction
3 Transferred via Eye-Fi

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(p.69) 16 Shadow Correction
4 Protect setting (p.68)
5 Folder number-File

number (p.68)

6 Drive Mode (p.40) 19 Flash Mode (p.36)
7 AE Metering (p.35) 20 Flash Exposure
8 Shake Reduction (p.16)/

Movie SR (p.17) 21 File Format (p.45)
9 Lens focal length 22 JPEG Recorded Pixels

10 Focus Method (p.37)
11 Shutter speed
12 Aperture value 23 JPEG Quality (p.45)
13 Sensitivity (p.35) 24 ND Filter (p.15)

(p.47)

(p.47)

17 Distortion Correction
18 Smart Effect (p.51)

Compensation

(p.45)/Movie Recorded
Pixels (p.45)

25 White Balance (p.45) 30 Custom Image setting
26 White Balance fine-

(p.48)

tuning 31 Custom Image

27 Shooting date and time

parameters

28 Color Space 32 Recording time
29 HDR Capture (p.47)/

Digital Filter (p.49)

33 Sound
34 Framerate (p.45)

Histogram Display/RGB Histogram Display

Use AB to switch between the Histogram Display and RGB
Histogram Display.

1 Histogram (Brightness) 7 Shutter speed
2 Switch RGB histogram/

Brightness histogram

8 Aperture value

9 Sensitivity
3 Protect setting 10 EV Compensation
4 Folder number-File

number

11 Histogram (R)

12 Histogram (G)
5 Save RAW Data 13 Histogram (B)
6 File Format

How to Change Function Settings

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OK

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.

Aspect Ratio

G

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Using the Direct Keys

A Sensitivity p.35
B White Balance p.45

C Flash Mode p.36

D Drive Mode p.40

WXYZ

Aspect Ratio

MENU

Cancel

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Using the Menus

As pect Rat ioAspect Ratio
Fi le F orma tFile Format

Im age Capt ure S etti ngsImage Capture Settings

MENU

JP EG R ecor ded P ixel sJPEG Recorded Pixels
JP EG Q uali tyJPEG Quality

Cu stom Ima geCustom Image
Di gita l Fi lte rDigital Filter

Im age Capt ure S etti ngsImage Capture Settings
AF /MF Sett ing sAF/MF Settings
AE Met erin gAE Metering

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Di stor tion Co rr ecti onDistortion Correction

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In put Foca l L en gthInput Focal Length

D- Rang e Se tti ng sD-Range Settings

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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.

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tMemo

• In capture mode, the A1 menu is always displayed first when F is pressed. To display the menu tab selected the last time first,

set in [15. Save Menu Location] of the E3 menu.

• Settings are returned to their default values with [Reset] of the D3 menu (excluding some functions).

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Menu List

Rec. Mode Menus

Menu

Custom Image

Digital Filter

HDR Capture

Aspect Ratio

Image
Capture
Settings

A1

AF/MF
Settings

AE Metering

ND Filter

A2

Distortion Correction

File Format

JPEG Recorded
Pixels

JPEG Quality

Focus Method

Autofocus Method

AF Assist Light

MF Autozoom

Focus Peaking

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Item Function Default Setting Page

*1

*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 p.49

Enables capturing images with high dynamic range. Off p.47

*1

Sets the horizontal and vertical ratio of images. w

*1

Sets the file format of images. JPEG

Sets the recording size of images saved in JPEG format. q

*1

Sets the quality of images saved in JPEG format. m

*1

Selects the autofocus or manual focus mode. v p.37

*1

Selects the autofocus method in v mode.

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

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

Emphasizes the outline of the subject in focus and makes it

*1

easier to check the focus.

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

Multi-segment p.35

Bright p.48

Multiple AF

Points

On p.37

Off p.39

Off p.39

p.45

p.38

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

*1

Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties. On -

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Menu

D-Range

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

Settings

A2

High-ISO NR

Shake Reduction

Input Focal Length

Live
View

Instant
Review

A3

Quick Dial Assigns functions to the quick dial. Smart Effect p.50

Green
Button

Memory

Item Function Default Setting Page

Highlight
Correction

Shadow
Correction

*1

Electronic Level

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

Save RAW Data

Delete

Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Instant Review. Off

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

Green Button Assigns a function to M. Green Button p.64

Action in M/TAv Mode
E-dial in Program Sets the value to change when V is turned in G mode. P SHIFT p.65

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*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.

Activates the Shake Reduction function. On -

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

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

Sets whether to display magnified image during Instant Review.

Sets whether to save the RAW image during Instant Review.

Sets whether to delete the displayed image during Instant Review.

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

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

Auto

Auto

Auto p.35

0.0 mm p.75

On

Off

On

On

P LINE p.65

All On except

Focus Position,

Digital Filter,

HDR Capture

p.47

p.10

p.28

p.67

Movie Menu

Menu

Exposure Setting

Digital Filter

Movie Capture Settings

C1

Movie Continuous AF Continues autofocusing even while recording a movie. On p.34

Recording Sound Level

Movie SR

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

Item Function Default Setting Page

*1

*1

*1

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

Applies a digital filter effect when recording a movie. No Filter p.49

Sets the number of recorded pixels and the framerate of the

*1

movie.

*1

Sets the volume level for recording. Volume level 3 -

Activates the Movie Shake Reduction function. On -

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 Page

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

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

Plays back movies during the slideshow. On

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.

Program AE p.34

u/30 fps p.45

Off

Off -

On p.55

p.55

1

Introduction

17

Set-up Menus

Menu

1

Introduction

Language/W Changes the display language. English p.26

Date Adjustment Sets the date and time and the display format. 01/01/2014 p.27

World Time

Sound Effects

D1

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 p.68

Create New Folder Creates a new folder on the memory card. - p.68

File No.

Eye-Fi Sets the camera action for when an Eye-Fi card is used. Off p.69

Item Function Default Setting Page

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

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 the USB connection mode when connecting to a
computer.

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 p.67

Volume 3

Shutter Sound: 1

Others: On

On

-p.56

Auto p.56

MSC p.77

On

-

-

p.11

p.69

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Menu

Power Saving

D3

Auto Power Off

Reset

Pixel Mapping

Dust Removal Cleans the CMOS sensor by shaking it. - p.78

D4

Format Formats a memory card. - p.27

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

Item Function Default Setting Page

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.

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

Custom Setting Menus

On -

1min. p.26

-p.14

-p.78

1

Introduction

Menu

1. Lens Shutter Options

2. Sensitivity Steps Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity. 1 EV Step p.35

3. AE-L with AF Locked

E1

4. Link AE and AF Point

5. Bracketing Order Sets the order for Exposure Bracketing shooting. 0 - + p.42

6. WB When Using Flash Sets the white balance setting when using flash.

Item Function Default Setting Page

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

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

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

Lens shutter only p.74

Auto White

Balance

Off -

Off p.35

p.46

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Menu

7. AWB in Tungsten Light

1

8. AF Release Options

Introduction

9. AF with Remote Control

E2

10. Focus Ring in AF Mode Disables the focus ring operation during v mode. Enable p.37

11. Flash When Retracted Sets whether to discharge the built-in flash when retracted. Discharge Flash p.36

12. Release While Charging

13. Color Space Sets the color space to use. sRGB -

14. Save Rotation Info Sets whether to save rotation information when shooting. On p.55

15. Save Menu Location

E3

16. Auto SR Off

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

Item Function Default Setting Page

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

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

Sets whether to use autofocus when shooting with a remote
control unit.

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

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

Automatically turns off the Shake Reduction function when
Self-timer or Remote Control is set.

Subtle

Correction

Focus-priority p.38

Off p.42

Off p.36

Reset Menu

Location

Enable

Auto SR Off

p.14

p.40

-

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Attaching the Strap Attaching a Lens

1 Pass the end of the strap

through the strap lug and
secure it on the inside of
the clasp.

2 Attach the other end in the same manner.

1 Make sure that the camera is turned off.
2 Remove the body mount

cover (1) and lens mount
cover (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 the
camera and the lens, and
secure by turning the lens
clockwise until it clicks.

3

To remove the lens

Attach the lens cap, and then tur n
the lens counterclockwise while
holding down the lens unlock
button (4).

4

tMemo

• Refer to “Functions Available with Various Lenses” (p.74) for
details on the functions of each lens.

2

Getting Started

21

uCaution

Indicator lamp

AC plug cord

Battery charger

• If the lens is removed while the power is on, the shutter

• When a ttaching or removing the lens, choose an environment

• Keep the body mount cover attached on the camera when a

2

Getting Started

• Be sure to attach the lens mount cover and lens cap to the

• Do not insert your fingers ins ide the lens mount of the camera

• The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens

• We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents,

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release button is locked. Do not attach or remove the lens
while the power is on.

that is relatively free of dirt and dust.

lens is not attached.

lens after removing it from the camera.

or touch the CMOS sensor.

information contacts. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may damage t he
electrical system. Please contact your nearest service center
for professional cleaning.

damages and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses
made by other manufacturers.

Using the Battery and Charger

Use the battery D-LI68 and battery charger D-BC68P
exclusively developed for this camera.

Charging the Battery

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

3 Face the A mark on the

battery up, and insert it
into the battery charger.

The indicator lamp is lit while
charging and turns off when the
battery is fully charged.

uCaution

2

1

• Do not use the battery charger D-BC68P to charge batteries
other than D-LI68. Charging other batteries may cause
damage or heating.

• Replace the battery with a new one in the following cases:

• If the indicator lamp blinks or does not light after the battery

is inserted correctly

•

If the battery starts to run down more quickly even after being
charged (the battery may have reached the end of its service life)

tMemo

• The maximum charging time is approximately 115 minutes (it
depends on temperature and remaining battery power).
Charge in a location where the temperature is between 0°C
and 40°C (32°F and 104°F).

Inserting/Removing the Battery

uCaution

• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is inserted
incorrectly, it may not be removed.

• Wipe the electrodes of the battery with a soft dry cloth before
inserting.

• Do not open the battery cover or remove the battery while the
power is on.

• Be careful as the camera or battery may become hot after the
camera has been used continuously for a long period of time.

• Remove the battery when you will not use the camera for a
long time. The battery may leak and damage the camera if left
installed during prolonged periods of non-use. If the removed
battery will not be used for six months or longer, charge the
battery for about 30 minutes before storing it. Be sure to
recharge the battery every six to twelve months.

• Store the battery in a location where the temperature will
remain at or below room temperature. Avoid locations with
high temperatures.

• The date and time may be reset if you leave the battery out of
the camera for long periods of time. If this happens, set the
current date and time again.

1 Slide the battery cover in

the direction of 1.

2

Insert the battery until it
locks into place with the

A

mark facing toward the lens.

To remove the battery, push the
battery lock lever in the direction
of 3.

3

3 Close the battery cover,

and slide it in the direction
of 5.

tMemo

• The battery level may not be displayed properly if the camera
is used at low temperatures or when performing continuous
shooting for a long time.

• Battery performance temporarily decreases as the
temperature decreases. When using the camera in cold
climates, have extra batteries at hand and keep the m warm in
your pocket. Battery performance will return to normal at
room temperature.

5

4

2

Getting Started

23

• Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas, or taking
a lot of pictures.

Using the AC Adapter

We recommend the use of the AC adapter kit K-AC115
(optional) when using the monitor for a long time or when

2

connecting the camera to a computer or AV device.

Getting Started

1 Make sure that the camera is turned off, and

open the battery cover.

Remove the battery if it is inserted in the camera.

2 Pull down the connection

cable cover (1) on the
bottom side of the battery
chamber, and insert the
DC coupler into the battery
chamber.

To remove the DC coupler, push
the battery lock lever in the direction of 2.

3 Close the battery cover.

Make sure that the connection
cable comes out from the
connection cable cover section.

4 Connect the DC coupler and the AC adapter.

5 Connect the AC adapter to the AC plug cord, and

2

1

plug the cord into the power outlet.

uCaution

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or
disconnecting the AC adapter.

• Make sure that connections are secure between the
terminals. The memory card or data may be corrupted if the
connection to the power supply is lost while the card is being
accessed.

• After removing the DC coupler, return the connection cable
cover to its original position.

• Be sure to read the manual of the AC adapter kit before using
the AC adapter.

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Inserting a Memory Card

This camera uses a commercially available SD Memory Card,
SDHC Memory Card, or SDXC Memory Card. An SD Memory
Card with a built-in wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card) can also be
used. (In this manual, these cards are referred to as memory
cards.)

1 Make sure that the camera is turned off.
2 Slide the card cover in the

direction of 1.

1

2

3 Insert the card all the way

with the memory card label
facing toward the monitor.

Push the memory card in once to
remove.

4 Close the card cover, and

slide it in the direction of

4.

4

3

uCaution

• Do not remove the memory card while the card access lamp
is lit.

• If the card cover is opened while the power is on, the camera
turns off. Do not open the cover while the camera is in use.

• Use this camera to format (initialize) a memory card that is
unused or has been used on other devices. (p.27)

• Use a high-speed memory card when recording movies. If the
write speed cannot keep up with the recording speed, the
writing may stop during recording.

2

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25

Initial Settings

In itia l Se ttin gInitial Setting

Se ttin gs c ompl eteSettings complete

Ca ncelCancel

MENU

En glis hEnglish

Ne w Yor kNew York

Ho meto wnHometown

Ne w Yor kNew York
DS TDST

Ca ncelCancel OKOK

OK

MENU

In itia l Se ttin g

Se ttin gs c ompl ete

Ca ncel

En glis h

Ne w Yor k

OK

Turn the camera on and make the initial settings

Turning the Camera On

2

Getting Started

1 Press the power switch.

Press the switch again to turn off
the camera.
The first time the camera is
turned on after purchase, the
[Language/

W

] screen appears.

Setting the Display Language

1 Use ABCD to select the desired language and

press E.

The [Initial Setting] screen
appears in the selected language.
Proceed to Step 6 if F
(Hometown) does not need to be
changed.

2 Press B to move the frame

to F and press D.

The [F Hometown] screen appears.

tMemo

• The power automatically turns off when you do not perform
any operations within a set period of time. (Default setting:
1min.) You can change the setting in [Auto Power Off] of the
D3 menu.

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3 Use CD to select a city.

Use V to change the region.
Refer to “List of World Time
Cities” (p.84) for cities that can be
selected as a hometown.

4 Press B to select [DST] (daylight saving time),

and use CD to select S or T.

5 Press E.

The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen.

6 Press B to select

[Settings complete] and
press E.

The [Date Adjustment] screen
appears.

Initial Setting

New York

Settings complete

MENU

Cancel

English

OK

OK

Setting the Date and Time

Da te F orma tDate Format

Da te Ad jus tmen tDate Adjustment

Da teDate

01/ 01/201 401/01/2014

Tim eTime

00: 0000:00

Se ttin gs c ompl eteSettings complete

mm /dd /yymm/dd/yy

24h24h

Ca ncelCancel OKOK

OK

MENU

Da te F orma t

Da te Ad jus tmen t

Da te

01/ 01/201 4

Tim e

00: 00

Se ttin gs c ompl ete

mm /dd /yy

24h

Ca ncel

OK

Da te F orma t

Da te Ad jus tmen t

Da te

07/ 07/201 4

Tim e

10: 00

Se ttin gs c ompl ete

mm /dd /yy

24h

Ca ncel

OK

Fo rmat

OK

Ca ncel

Al l da ta w ill be dele ted

Fo rmat

Formatting a Memory Card

D4

1 Press D, and use AB to

select the date format.

2 Press D, and use AB to select 24h or 12h.
3 Press E.

The frame returns to [Date Format].

4 Press B, and then press D.

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

5 Use AB to set the month.

Set the day, year and time in the
same manner.

6 Press B to select

[Settings complete] and
press E.

The camera switches to capture
mode and is ready to take a
picture.

tMemo

• You can change the language and date and time settings
from the D1 menu. (p.18)

Date Adjustment
Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

MENU

Cancel

Date Adjustment
Date Format

Date

Time

Settings complete

MENU

Cancel

mm/dd/yy

01/01/2014

00:00

mm/dd/yy

07/07/2014

10:00

1 Press F.

The A1 menu appears.

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

The [Format] screen appears.

4 Press A to select [Format]

and press E.

Formatting starts. When
formatting is completed, the
screen that was display ed before
selecting the menu appears
again.

24h

uCaution

• Do not remove the memory card while formatting, or the card
may be damaged.

• Formatting deletes all data, both protected and unprotected.

OK

OK

tMemo

• When a memory card is formatted, the volume label “Q-S1” is

24h

OK

OK

assigned to the card. When the camera is connected to a
computer, the memory card is recognized as a removable
disk with the name “Q-S1”.

Format

All data will be deleted

Format
Cancel

OK

OK

2

Getting Started

27

Basic Shooting Operation

Dial indicator

Au to P ictu reAuto Picture

OK

1/

200 0

F2. 8

160 0

AF frame

Take pictures in R mode in which the camera automatically
selects the optimal capture mode.

2

1 Remove the front lens cap

Getting Started

by pushing the top and
bottom portions as
indicated in the
illustration.

2 Turn the camera on.
3 Set the mode dial to R .

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The selected capture mode is
displayed on the monitor
(Guide Display).

4 View the subject on the monitor.
5 When using a zoom lens,

turn the zoom ring to the
right or left to adjust the
composition of the image.

6

Position the subject inside the
AF frame and press the shutter
release button halfway.

The AF frame turns green and
you will hear a beep when the
subject comes into focus.

y Setting the Sound Effects

(p.18)

1/

2000

F2.8

16003737

7 Press the shutter release button fully.

The captured image is displayed on the monitor (Instant Review).

Available operations

L Deletes the image.
J Saves the RAW image.

y Setting the display for Instant Review (p.16)