Model

Brand

PENTAX

Model

K-S1

Part

06493

Details

Color

Blue

Package Type

Single Lens Kit

Image Sensor

Image Sensor

CMOS

Image Sensor Size

23.5 x 15.6mm (APS-C)

Gross Pixels

20.42MP

Effective Pixels

20.12MP

Color Filter System

Primary color filter

Dust Cleaning System

SP coating and CMOS sensor operation

Image Stabilization

Sensor-shift SR w rotational compensation (3 stops avg CIPA, 4 stops max)

Image Processor

PRIME II

White Balance

White Balance

Type: Image sensor detection w light wavelength sensor detection
AUTO WB, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N:
Daylight White, W: Cool White, L: Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual WB, Color
Temperature Configuration, Copying the white balance setting of a captured image
WB fine adjustment: +/- 7 steps A-B axis or G-M axis

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type

Pentaprism

Coverage

100%

Magnification

0.95X (w 50mm F1.4 at infinity)

Dioptric Adjustment

-2.5m to +1.5m

Focusing Screen

Natural-Bright-Matte III (interchangeable)

Depth-of-Field Preview

Optical (diaphragm stop-down), digital

LCD Monitor

LCD

3.0" 921K

Brightness Adjustment

Yes

Focus

Focus Type

TTL: phase-matching autofocus, SAFOX IX i+, 11 point (9 cross type focus points in the center)

Focusing Modes

Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C), Auto select AF (AF.A)

AF-assist Beam

Yes. Dedicated LED AF assist light

Focusing Point Selection

Auto: 5 points, Auto: 11 points, Select, Expanded Area Select, Spot

Exposure

Exposure Compensation

+/- 5 EV (1/3 and 1/2 steps)

Metering System

TTL open aperture, 77 segmented metering
Sensitivity range: EV 0 to 22 (ISO 100, 50mm F1.4)
Metering patterns (multi, center, spot): Multi 77, Center, Spot
Exposure bracketing: Yes. 3 frames, up to +/- 3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps

ISO Sensitivity

Auto: 100-51200 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), auto range selectable

AE Lock

Yes

Shutter

Shutter Type

Electronically controlled, vertical-run, focal plane shutter

Shutter Speed

Auto: 1/6000 to 30 sec., Manual: 1/6000 to 30 sec. (1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps), Bulb.

Flash

Flash Type

Retractable P-TTL pop-up flash

Flash Mode

Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction (Auto Picture, Scene) Flash
On, Flash On+ Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Manual Flash

Flash Range

28mm wide angle equivalent

Flash Exposure Compensation

-2 to +1 EV (1/3 steps)

External Flash

Hotshoe (P-TTL), high speed sync and wireless w PENTAX dedicated flash

Drive System

Drive Modes

Still Image: Single frame, Continuous (H, L), Self-timer (12s, 2s), Remote Control (0 Sec., 3 sec.), Exposure Bracketing
Movie: Remote Control
Continuous FPS
HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Exposure Bracket Value adjustable +/- 1-3 EV (1/1 steps), Automatic composition correction function

Continuous Shooting Speed

Hi: approx. 5.4 FPS (20 JPG, 5 RAW)
Lo: approx. 3.0 FPS (100 JPG, 8 RAW)

Function

Shooting Modes

Program (P), Sensitivity Priority (Sv), Shutter Priority (Tv), Aperture Priority (Av), Shutter & Aperture Priority (TAv), Manual (M), Bulb (B), EFFECT, Scene (SCN), Auto Picture (AUTO), Movie

Scene Modes

Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR*, Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum *JPEG only

Playback

Single frame, multi-image display (6,12, 20, 35, 80 segmentation), Display magnification (up to 16x, Quick magnification available), Rotating, Histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram), Bright area warning, Detailed info., Copyright Information (Photographer, Copyright holder), Folder Display, Calendar Filmstrip Display, Slide Show, GPS information (Latitude, Longitude, Altitude, Time (UTC)

Recording System

Image Type

RAW (PEF/DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.30), DCF2.0 compliant

Recording Media

SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-1 compliant), Eye-Fi Card, FLU Card

Movie

Movie Format

MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV)

Movie Recording

1920x1080p30/25/24, 1280x720p60/50

Max. Recording Resolution

1920 x 1080

Lens

Compatible Lenses

KAF3, KAF2, KAF, KA mount lens (K mount, 35mm screw-mount, 645/67 medium
format lenses useable w adapter and/or restrictions)

Lens Mount

PENTAX KAF2 Bayonet Mount

Lens Spec

DA L 18-55mm Lens

Interface

USB

Yes

HDMI

Yes

Mic

Stereo

Power Source

Battery

Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI109 (included)

Battery Life

Recordable images: approx. 480 (410 w 50% flash, CIPA),
Playback time: approx. 270 min,
Movie recording time: 25 min max time per clip

Feature

Features

Stylish new compact design and intuitive user interface

20 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor

Attractive LED Indicator lamps in grip and lighted camera controls

NEW PRIME M II Image Processing Engine

5.4 frames per second continuous shooting

Fast Shutter speed - up to 1/6000

ISO Speeds up to 51200

High-precision SAFOX IXi+ Auto Focusing

Innovative In-body Shake Reduction (SR) Mechanism

AA Filter Simulator (SR unit)

K-Mount Compatible with 25 Million PENTAX lenses

Eye-Fi and FLU Card Compatibility

Full 1080p h.264 HD video recording

In-body RAW development & HDR shooting

Enhanced Creative Modes and Filters

Large High-Resolution 3 inch LCD (921K Dots)

Dimensions & Weight

Dimensions

3.65" x 4.75" x 2.75" (H x W x D)

Weight

Without battery or removable memory: 17.6 oz.
Loaded and ready: 19.7 oz.

Package Contents

Package Contents

K-S1 Lens Kit
Strap O-ST132, Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI109
Software (CD-ROM) S-SW151
Hot shoe cover FK
Battery Charger D-BC109
(Mounted on the camera) Eye-cup FR
Body Mount Cover