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RICOH Introduces PENTAX Q-S1 lens-interchangeable digital camera – Aug 11, 2014– Tokyo, Japan (Techreleased) – RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX Q-S1 lens-interchangeable digital camera. In addition to its outstanding portability assured by the super-compact body, this new model offers solid basic specifications and a classic design with […]
RICOH Introduces PENTAX Q-S1 lens-interchangeable digital camera – Aug 11, 2014– Tokyo, Japan (Techreleased) – RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX Q-S1 lens-interchangeable digital camera. In addition to its outstanding portability assured by the super-compact body, this new model offers solid basic specifications and a classic design with fine details. The combination of a well-conceived design and great operability makes the PENTAX Q-S1 an ideal everyday camera for photographers of all levels.
PENTAX Q-S1
The PENTAX Q-S1 is the latest addition to the popular PENTAX Q series of compact-sized, lens-interchangeable digital cameras, which are developed to be more fashionable and user-friendly than digital SLRs. It comes equipped with a wide range of shooting features to make photography more enjoyable, including a 1/1.7-inch, back-illuminated CMOS image sensor to deliver high-quality images, high-sensitivity shooting to a top sensitivity of ISO 12800, and a reliable shake-reduction system using a state-of-the-art gyro sensor. It also provides a variety of creative tools, such as Bokeh Control to produce SLR-like bokeh effects with ease, and Smart Effect to add the desired filter effects with just a turn of a dial. Altogether, the PENTAX Q-S1 assists the photographer in creating more personalized, creative images more easily and efficiently.
Thanks to its 1/1.7-inch, back-illuminated CMOS image sensor, the Q-S1 delivers high-quality and high-resolution images. Coupled with the state-of-the-art high-speed engine name “Q ENGINE”, it also minimizes annoying noises effectively at all ISO sensitivity levels to deliver rich-gradation, fine-texture images, even in high-sensitivity shooting using a top sensitivity of ISO 12800. It also offers outstanding autofocus accuracy during low-illumination shooting, since it assures pinpoint focus on the subject even at the faintest light level of EV 0.
The Q-S1 sports a classic design, with meticulous attention paid even to the texture of the finest details, making it a perfect everyday camera to carry around under all kinds of situations. Its Quick Dial and grip are made of high-grade aluminum for an exclusive look, and are symmetrically positioned for holding comfort and visual attractiveness. For the first time in the Q series, synthetic leather has been used for the front panel, to improve the texture and appearance.
Thanks to the incorporation of the Q ENGINE with an optimized algorithm, the Q-S1 assures quick, flawless response at all phases of shooting operation, including a short start-up time of approximately one second. The Quick Dial also lets the user assign as many as four favorite functions, including Smart Effect, aspect ratio, AF/MF switching, focus assist ON/OFF and ND filter ON/OFF, for instant mode switching during shooting.
The Q-S1’s advanced SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism features a state-of-the-art gyro sensor to effectively compensate for annoying camera shake. It produces sharp, blur-free images even under shooting conditions prone to camera shake, such as when using a telephoto lens, shooting in the dark without flash illumination, or capturing landscapes in the twilight.
The Q-S1 captures beautiful Full HD movie clips (1920 x 1080 pixels, at 30 frames per second, in the H.264 recording format) with minimal noise. It also provides an interval HD movie recording function to add more creativity to visual expression. The user can also take advantage of advanced image-processing tools like the Smart Effect modes* and an array of in-body movie editing tools. The Continuous AF (AF-C) mode** has been newly added to these creative options, allowing the user to capture a moving subject in sharp focus during movie recording.
* The frame rate may vary when a selected Smart Effect mode requires nonstandard image processing.
** This mode is not compatible with the UNIQUE LENS-series lenses and the 06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM lens.
The Q-S1 features a high-resolution 3.0-inch 3:2-proportion LCD monitor with approximately 460,000 dots. This monitor is treated with AR (Anti-Reflection) coating to produce sharp, bright images even under bright sunshine by effectively minimizing glare and reflection on the screen. Since its wide-view design makes it possible to view the image from 170 degrees horizontally and vertically, the user has a clear view of the on-screen image even when facing the monitor from an angle.
(1) Custom Image function to add distinctive finishing touches
The Custom Image function adds a distinctive finishing touch to an image, faithfully expressing the photographer’s creative intention or reproducing the ambience of a specific scene. The user has a choice of 11 Custom Image modes, including Bleach Bypass, which produces a dramatic, movie-like finish.
(2) Digital filter function to apply artistic visual effects
The digital filter function lets the photographer apply a variety of visual effects without requiring a computer. Of 17 total options, 11 filters including Toy Camera, Invert Color and Posterization can be applied even during the shooting of still images and movie clips, while the remaining six can be applied only during image editing. The user can even apply multiple filters to a single image to produce more inventive visual effects.
(3) Smart Effect function for simple dial control of finishing touches
Using the Quick Dial positioned on the camera’s front panel, the user can quickly and effortlessly add a desired finishing touch to an image, while previewing the applied effect on the LCD monitor. From nine Smart Effect modes — including Antique for an nostalgic atmosphere and Fade Color for a chic, faded-color finish — the user can assign four favorite modes to the dial in advance.
The Q-S1’s unique Bokeh Control function allows the user to make the subject stand out by automatically assessing the relative distance between the in-focus subject and obtrusive objects in the field of view. Since this function simplifies the advanced, SLR-caliber technique of intentional defocusing, even a first-time digital camera user can effortlessly capture high-quality images with beautifully defocused foregrounds and backgrounds.
The Q-S1 features the PENTAX-original Auto Picture mode, which automatically selects the most appropriate shooting mode from an range of options including Portrait, Landscape and Macro for a given scene or subject. Since the camera optimizes all affecting parameters, such as shutter speed, aperture, white balance, saturation, contrast and sharpness, the user can concentrate on the image composition and shutter opportunity. The Q-S1 also provides 21 Scene modes including Night Scene Portrait, Pet and Backlight Silhouette, allowing even an entry-level digital photographer to choose the best exposure settings for a complicated scene or subject with the simple choice of an icon on the LCD monitor.
The Q-S1’s comprehensive exposure system assures all the advantages and flexibility of a lens-interchangeable digital camera system. In addition to the all-purpose Programmed AE (P) mode, which automatically selects an optimum combination of aperture and shutter speed, it also provides the Aperture-Priority AE (Av) and Shutter-Priority AE (Tv) modes for manual setting of a desired aperture or shutter speed, as well as Metered Manual (M) mode for complete user control over exposure settings.
The Q-S1’s DRII (Dust Removal II) mechanism effectively prevents annoying dust spots from spoiling captured images, even after the user changes lenses out in the open. Like the PENTAX K-3 and 645Z digital SLR cameras, it employs a highly efficient supersonic vibration mechanism, which vibrates the image sensor at high speed to shake dust off its surface.
A camera case exclusively designed for the Q-S1, with two strap lugs at the sides to keep the camera suspended at a level position for delay-free shooting. It not only protects the camera from dust and scratches, but adds a sense of elegance and style to the camera. Made of synthetic leather, with a choice of black, cream or greige color.
Usable model: PENTAX Q-S1
A camera case exclusively designed for the Q-S1, with two strap lugs at the sides to keep the camera suspended at a level position for delay-free shooting. Comes with a front cover to protect the lens surface from dust and scratches. Made of synthetic leather, with a choice of black, cream or red color.
Usable model: PENTAX Q-S1
A camera case designed to fasten on a belt for quick removal of the camera. The main holster holds the camera with a lens attached, while two neighboring compartments hold the 06 and 02 lenses, respectively. Made of brown-colored synthetic leather, with a ring to attach a strap. A hand strap is also included.
Usable model: PENTAX Q-S1, Q7, Q10 and Q
A lens case for exclusive use with the 02 or 06 lens, with internal padding to protect the lens from dust and scratches. Made of black-colored synthetic leather, with a ring to attach a strap.
Applicable models: PENTAX-02 STANDARD ZOOM and PENTAX-06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM
A versatile three-way camera strap, providing three different functions — diagonal suspension, neck strap or hand strap — by varying the arrangement of its two parts. Made of synthetic leather, with a choice of black or cream color.
Usable model: PENTAX Q-S1, Q7, Q10 and Q
| Type | Lens-interchangeable SL digital-still camera |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | PENTAX bayonet Q-mount |
| Compatible Lenses |
Q-mount lenses |
| Image Sensor | Type: CMOS sensor with a primary color lter, Size: 1/1.7-inch |
|---|---|
| Effective Pixels | Approx. 12.4 megapixels |
| Total Pixels | Approx. 12.76 megapixels |
| Dust Removal | Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations “DR II” |
| Sensitivity (Standard Output) |
AUTO: ISO 100 to 12800 (1/3 EV steps) Bulb mode: up to ISO 1600 |
| Image Stabilizer | Sensor shift Shake Reduction |
| File Formats | RAW (DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF2.0 compliant |
|---|---|
| Recorded Pixels | JPEG [4:3]L:12M(4000×3000),M:7M(3072×2304),S:3M(1920×1440) [3:2]L:10M(4000×2664),M:6M(3072×2048),S:2M(1920×1280) [16:9]L:9M(4000×2248),M:5M(3072×1728),S:2M(1920×1080) [1:1]L:9M(2992×2992),M:5M(2304×2304),S:2M(1440×1440) RAW |
| Quality Level | RAW (12bit) : DNG JPEG: ★★★(Best), ★★(Better), ★(Good) RAW and JPEG simultaneously recordable |
| Color Space | sRGB, AdobeRGB |
| Storage Media | SD, SDHC, and SDXC Memory Card; Eye-Fi Card |
| Storage Folder | Date (100_1018, 100_1019…)/PENTX (100PENTX, 101PENTX…) |
| Type | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR Coat |
|---|---|
| Size | 3.0 inches |
| Dots | Approx. 460,000 dots |
| Adjustment | Brightness and colors adjustable |
| Display | Field of View: approx. 100%, Electronic Level, Grid display (4×4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale display), Bright area warning, Histogram |
| Auto | TTL by CMOS image sensor |
|---|---|
| Preset | Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten, Flash, CTE, Manual |
| Manual | Configuration using the display screen (up to 3 settings can be saved), Copying the white balance setting of a captured image |
| Fine Adjustment | Adjustable ±7 steps on A-B axis or G-M axis |
| Type | Contrast detection AF |
|---|---|
| Brightness Range | EV0 to 18（ISO100) |
| Focus Method | AF/MF switching |
| Autofocus Method |
Face Detection, Tracking, Multi-point Auto, Select, Spot |
| AF Assist Light | Dedicated LED AF assist light |
| MF Autozoom | Off/x2/x4/x6 |
| Focus Peaking | OFF/ON |
| Type | TTL image sensor metering, segment metering, centerweighted metering, and spot metering |
|---|---|
| Exposure Compensation |
EV1 – 17 (ISO 100, F1.9 lens), +2EV using the Electronic Shutter setting or using the ND filter |
| Exposure Modes |
〈Auto Picture mode〉 Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Blue Sky, Forest 〈Scene Mode〉 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, Museum Program Auto Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual Exposure, Bulb, Blur Control* |
| EV Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV steps) |
| AE Lock | Can be assigned to the green/delete button from the menu. Continuous as long as the shutter release button is pressed halfway. |
| Shutter | Lens shutter: 1/2000 – 30 seconds (1/3EV step, 1/8000 – 30 seconds when Electronic Shutter setting is enabled), Bulb *Shooting at 1/8000 – 2 seconds with Electronic Shutter and Bulb shooting are not available when using a lens that has no lens shutter. |
| Aperture | From wide open to F8 *Not available when using a lens that has no lens shutter. |
| ND Filter | Off/On *Not available when using a lens that has no lens shutter. |
| 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-time, remote control), Interval Shooting |
|---|---|
| Continuous Shooting |
Approx. 5 fps, JPEG (12M / ★★★ / Continuous Hi): up to 5 frames, Approx. 1.5 fps, JPEG (12M / ★★★ / Continuous Lo): up to 100 frames |
| Built-in Flash | Built-in retractable P-TTL flash Guide number: approx. 4.9 (ISO100/m) / approx. 7 (ISO200/m) Angle of view: coverage: wide angle-lens, equivalent to 28mm in 35mm format |
|---|---|
| Flash Modes | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
| Sync Speed | Lens shutter: 1/2000 seconds, Electronic shutter: 1/13 seconds |
| Flash Exposure Compensation |
-2.0 to +1.0 EV |
| 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, Slim, HDR, Invert Color, Extract Color, Color, Water Color, Posterization, Fish-eye |
| HDR Capture | Auto, HDR 1, HDR 2 |
| Multi-exposure | Number of shots: 2-9, exposure adjusted automatically |
| Interval Shooting | Shooting interval: 3 sec. to 24 hr., Start Interval setting: 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 to 3 |
| Electronic Level | Displayed on LCD monitor (horizontal direction and vertical direction) |
| File Format | MPEG–4 AVC/H.264 |
|---|---|
| Recorded Pixels | FullHD(1920×1080,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280×720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640×480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
| Sound | Built-in monaural microphone |
| Recording Time | Up to 25 minutes; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high. |
| 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 |
| Interval Movie | Recording 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 setting: immediately, from the set time |
| Continuous AF during movie recording | ON/OFF ※06Lens of High-performance Lens Series are not supported |
| Playback View | Single frame, multi-image display (4, 9, 30, 56 segmentation), display magnification (up to 16x, scrolling and quick magnification available), rotating, histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram), bright area warning, detailed inf, folder display, Date display, Slideshow |
|---|---|
| Delete | Delete single image, delete all images, select & delete, delete folder, delete instant review image |
| Digital Filter | Base Parameter Adjustment, Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Tone Expansion, Invert Color, Extract Color, Unicolor Bold, Water Color, Posterization, Slim, Fish-eye, Retro, Soft, Sketch, Miniature, Soft, Starburst, |
| Raw Development |
File Format (JPEG), Aspect Ratio, Color Space, Custom Image, White Balance, Sensitivity, High-ISO NR, Shadow Correction, Distortion Correction |
| Edit | Resize, Cropping (aspect ratio adjustment available), Index, Movie Editing (divide or delete selected frames), Capturing a JPEG still picture from a movie, Red-eye Edit, Saving buffer as a RAW file |
| Custom Functions | 16 items |
|---|---|
| Mode Memory | 10 items |
| Button/ Dial Customization |
Green/Delete button: Green Button, Preview, One Push File Format, AE Lock, Enable AF Quick Dial: Smart Effect, Custom Image, Digital Filter, Aspect Ratio |
| World Time | World Time settings for 75 cities (28 time zones) |
| Language | Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greece, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified) |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI68 |
|---|---|
| AC Adapter | AC Adapter Kit K-AC115 (optional) |
| Battery Life | “Number of recordable images: approx. 250 images (with 50% flash usage), approx. 260 images (without flash usage) Playback time: approx. 160 minutes * Using a new lithium-ion battery under the temperature at 23 °C, Tested in compliance with CIPA standard. |
| Connection Port |
USB 2.0 / AV output terminal, HDMI output terminal (Type D) |
|---|---|
| USB Connection | MSC/PTP |
| Video Output Format | NTSC/PAL |
| Dimensions | Approx.105.0mm (W) x58.0mm (H) x34.0mm (D) (excluding the operation parts and protrusion) |
|---|---|
| Weight | Approx.203g (loaded and ready with the dedicated battery and SD Memory Card), Approx.183g (body only) |
| Package Contents |
USB Cable I-USB7, Strap O-ST131, Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI68, Battery Charger D-BC68P, AC plug cord,Software (CDROM) S-SW151 〈Mounted on the camera〉 Hot shoe cover FK, Body mount cover |
|---|---|
| Software | Digital Camera Utility 5 |
