Q-S1
FAQ PENTAX Q-S1 Digital camera
Specifications and Functions
Are there any other necessary items that are not included in the kit?
The kit does not come with an SD Memory Card, so please prepare an SD Memory Card with the necessary capacity.
You can use the optional AV Cable I-AVC7 or a commercially available micro HDMI cable (type D) to connect to and play back recorded images or movies on a TV screen or other AV device.-
How long is the startup time?
Approx. 1 second.-
What are the diameter of the Q-mount and the flange focal distance in mm?
Exact values have not been released and will not be at this time.-
What is the exterior of the camera made of?
The camera has an engineering plastic exterior.-
Is the camera designed to be water-resistant/dust-proof?
No, the camera is not made to be water-resistant or dust-proof.-
Does the camera have an optical viewfinder?
The camera itself does not come equipped with a built-in optical viewfinder.
However, there is a dedicated external optical viewfinder O-VF1 available for the 01 STANDARD PRIME lens sold separately that can be used to produce a wider shooting range than the finder viewer frame provides.-
Does the camera have an electronic viewfinder (EVF)?
No, it does not have an electronic viewfinder (EVF).-
What are the size and resolution of the LCD monitor?
The LCD monitor is a 3.0-inch TFT color monitor with a resolution of approximately 460,000 dots. It has a wide viewing angle that encompasses around 170° in the up, down, left, and right directions and comes equipped with a backlight and brightness- and color-adjusting functions.-
What image recording formats are used?
The camera records images in the versatile JPEG format or the high-quality and fully editable RAW (DNG) format. You can also select JPEG+RAW and record in both formats simultaneously.-
How many bits is the A/D converter?
12 bits.-
When file format is JPEG, can I set color space?
Yes, you can set to the sRGB or AdobeRGB.-
Can I attach an external microphone to the camera?
No, you cannot.-
Does the camera support the GPS Unit O-GPS1?
No, it does not.-
Does the camera have an AF assist light?
Yes. If the subject is in a dark location, the AF assist light is activated when the shutter release button is pressed down halfway. To disable use of the AF assist light, you can set [AF Assist Light] to off in [AF/MF Settings] of the [Rec. Mode] menu.-
Can I adjust the focus manually?
Yes. Select MF in [Focus Method] from [AF/MF Settings] of the [Rec. Mode] menu.-
What can the quick dial be used for?
You can save frequently used functions to the quick dial to easily load and use desired settings when taking pictures.
You can save up to four settings to each of the following functions: Smart Effect, Aspect Ratio, Focus Method, Focus Peaking, and ND Filter.-
Can I clean the image sensor which attached dust?
Yes, please execute “Dust Removal” function from the [Set-up] menu.
Dust is removed by an image sensor cleaning system “DR II” that uses ultrasonic vibrations to clean the sensor.
Don’t use a brush and a cloth to cleaning, because an image sensor is damaged.-
Can the Image Sensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1 be used with this camera?
No, it cannot as the shape of the cleaning stick included in the Kit does not properly match the image sensor.-
What kind of Shake Reduction system does the camera use?
When taking a still image, it uses Image Sensor Shift system.
When recording a movie, it uses Electronic system.-
How effective is the Shake Reduction in terms of shutter speed steps?
The effect of Shake Reduction is equivalent to 3 EV steps in shutter speed.
*The effect may vary depending on the lens being used and shooting conditions, etc.-
Does the camera support PRINT Image Matching III™ (P.I.M. III) and Exif Print (Exif 2.21)?
Yes, it does.-
Does the camera support PictBridge?
No, it does not.-
Does the camera support DPOF?
No, it does not.-
Is the camera equipped with a USB interface?
Yes, it is. It is equipped with a USB 2.0 interface.-
Does the camera have an Electronic Level?
Yes, it does. This camera has an electronic level.
You can confirm the camera angle (horizontal and vertical) on LCD monitor.-
Can the lenses which other than Q mount lenses be used?
K-mount lens can be attached to the camera with the use of the optional "Adapter Q for K Mount Lens."-
Can you tell us more about what lenses are available and what features can be used with each type of lens?
A group 01 STANDARD PRIME
02 STANDARD ZOOM
06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM
08 WIDE ZOOMB group 04 TOY LENS WIDE
05 TOY LENS TELEPHOTO
07 MOUNT SHIELD LENSC group 03 FISH-EYE D group ADAPTER Q FOR K MOUNT LENS
○：Available △：Restricted ×：Not available
*1 The 07 MOUNT SHIELD LENS is not equipped with a focusing mechanism.Lens／Function Agroup Bgroup Cgroup Dgroup Autofocus ○ × × × Manual focus ○ ○*1 ○ ○ Quick-Shift Focus System ○ × × × Autofocus Method ○ × × × Aperture control ○ × × △*2 ND filter on the lens ○ × × × Shutter on the lens ○ × × ○*3 Electronic shutter ○*4 ○ ○ ○*4 AUTO/SCN/BC mode ○ △*5 △*5 △*2 P/Tv/Av mode ○ △*5 △*5 △*2 M mode ○ △*5*6 △*5*6 △*2 Movie mode ○ △*5 △*5 △*2 P-TTL auto flash ○*7 ○*8 △*8*9 △*8*10
*2 Set the aperture manually.
*3 The lens shutter built-in to the Adapter Q for K Mount Lens is used.
*4 When [Lens and electronic shutters] is selected, pictures can be shot at higher shutter speeds using the electronic shutter system than with the lens shutter.
*5 The aperture is fixed.
*6 Bulb mode is not available in this case. The use of a slow shutter speed of up to 2 sec. is enabled.
*7 The sync speed is 1/2000 sec. or slower for a built-in flash and 1/250 sec. or slower for an external flash.
*8 The flash sync speed is 1/13 sec. or slower for a built-in flash or an external flash.
*9 Light is unevenly distributed.
*10 Light may be unevenly distributed depending on the lens being used.-
Can filters be attached to this camera?
Filters with a diameter of 40.5 mm can be attached to the 01 STANDARD PRIME, 02 STANDARD ZOOM, and 06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM lenses.
Filters with a diameter of 49mm can be attached to the 08 WIDE ZOOM.
*Vignetting will occur at the wide-angle setting if a PL100 filter is used with a 02 STANDARD ZOOM lens.
*Vignetting will occur at the wide-angle setting if a C-PL filter is used with a 08 WIDE ZOOM lens.
*Filters cannot be used with the 03 FISH-EYE, 04 TOY LENS WIDE, 05 TOY LENS TELEPHOTO, and 07 MOUNT SHIELD LENS lenses.-
How can I use the ND filter which built-in the lens?
Turn ND filter to ON in the [Rec. Mode] menu to enable ND filter.
The ND filter can be turned on for shooting in bright conditions when pictures are overexposed.
The effect is equivalent to 2 EV steps.-
Which lenses allow Distortion Correction?
The 01 STANDARD PRIME, 02 STANDARD ZOOM, 06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM, and 08 WIDE ZOOM lenses in the High-performance-lens series do.
Turn Distortion Correction on in the [Rec. Mode] menu to enable processing to reduce distortion.
Distortion Correction cannot be turned on for the 03 FISH-EYE, 04 TOY LENS WIDE, 05 TOY LENS TELEPHOTO, and 07 MOUNT SHIELD LENS lenses.
*Vignetting will occur at the wide-angle setting if Distortion Correction is turned off for a 02 STANDARD ZOOM lens.
Operation and Shooting Functions
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How is the performance for Continuous Shooting?
When the file format is JPEG, the recorded pixels is 12M (default setting), and the quality level is ★★★ (Best):
- Approx. 5 fps/Up to 5 frames for Continuous Hi
- Approx. 1.5 fps/Up to 100 frames for Continuous Lo
*Only Continuous Lo can be used with RAW and RAW+ file formats.-
Can Multi-exposure Shooting be used with this camera?
Yes. You can create a picture by taking multiple exposures and merging them into a single image. The resultant composite picture is displayed in Instant Review whenever the shutter release button is pressed.-
Can Interval Shooting be used with this camera?
Yes, it can. [Interval Shooting] can be selected for still pictures and [Interval Movie Record] for movies during which the camera takes still pictures one by one at a set interval and records them as a single movie file.
- For Interval Shooting of still images, you can select from 2 to 999 for the Number of Shots, 3 sec. to 24 hours. for the Interval, and immediately or from the set time for the Start Interval setting.
- In Interval Movie Record mode, the camera takes still pictures one by one at a set interval and records them as a single movie file.
You can select a recording interval from 3 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec., 1 min., 5 min., 10 min.,30 min., or 1 hour.
You can select a recording time from 12 sec. to 99 hours.
The Start Interval setting can be set to immediately or from the set time.
*The length of the recording time that can be set will vary depending on the [Interval] set.
*Movies are only saved in Motion JPEG format, .avi file extension, in Interval Movie Record mode.-
Can Bulb shooting be used with this camera?
Yes, it can. Bulb shooting of up to 32 sec. is available with this camera.
Set the mode dial to M (Manual), fix the ISO sensitivity value, and turn the e-dial to the left to set the shutter speed to Bulb. When "Bulb" is displayed after the slowest shutter speed, the shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is pressed and held down.
Bulb shooting cannot be used with "Unique-lens series" lenses that are not equipped with a lens shutter.
*Approximate values are shown for the exposure time during Bulb shooting. For example, for an exposure lasting 32 sec.,the exposure time is shown onscreen as 30″.
*The drive mode during Bulb shooting can be set to Single frame, Self-timer (12 sec., 2 sec.), Remote Control (0 sec., 3 sec.), and Multi-exposure.-
Does the camera have the Noise Reduction function?
Yes, it does. You can set the noise reduction processing in “High ISO NR” of [Rec. Mode] menu.
Auto: Applies Noise Reduction at optimally calculated levels throughout ISO range.
Low/High: Applies Noise Reduction at constant chosen level throughout ISO range.-
Is the Slow Shutter Speed NR available? And if so, can I turn it off?
Slow Shutter Speed NR is designed to work automatically on the PENTAX Q-S1. It cannot be turned off.-
What kind of focus detection is used?
Contrast detection autofocus method using the image sensor is used.
You can select an autofocus method from Face Detection, Tracking, Multiple AF Points, Select, or Spot.-
How many faces can be detected?
Up to 12 faces can be detected and up to 8 faces can be displayed at a time.-
Can image rotation information be saved for images that are taken while the camera is held vertically or horizontally?
Yes. You can set [14. Save Rotation Info] to Off in the C [Custom Setting] menu.-
Can pictures be recorded in RAW format?
Pictures can be recorded in 12-bit DNG file format.-
When RAW development with a camera, can I change the aspect ratio?
Yes, it can.
JPEG thumbnail images with the same aspect ratio as selected in [Image Capture Settings] and [Aspect Ratio] in the [Rec. Mode] menu are saved simultaneously in the RAW data file for display purposes.
These JPEG thumbnail images are displayed at the aspect ratio selected when RAW data files are playedback on the camera. The RAW data files themselves, however, are recorded at a full-sized aspect ratio of 4:3 (4000×3000), allowing you to select a different aspect ratio during RAW development.
*Only RAW images captured with this camera can be developed.-
What is BC (Blur Control) mode?
Blur Control is a mode that takes multiple images and merges them together into a single image to create a picture that looks as if it was taken with a wide-open aperture and shallow depth of field.
The camera determines the optimal settings to use based on the focus position, distance to the subject, and other conditions when images are taken in order to ensure that the most appropriate processing is carried out. Images are then merged together to create a picture with “background blur“ and “foreground blur“ effects that looks as if it was taken with a wide-open aperture and shallow depth of field.
In BC mode, the exposure mode is set to Open Aperture Priority, the sensitivity is fixed to ISO AUTO, and the file format is fixed to JPEG.
In BC mode, press the shutter release button down halfway to lock the focus or press it down all the way to start scanning using Autofocus. A bar scale is displayed on the LCD monitor during scanning to identify that scanning is being performed. The shutter sound will go off and the shutter will be released when scanning ends.
* The Blur Control mode is available only when an AF lens is used.-
Which lenses can be used with BC mode?
BC mode can be used with the 01 STANDARD PRIME, 02 STANDARD ZOOM, 06 TELEPHOTO ZOO, and 08 WIDE ZOOM lenses in the High-performance-lens series.-
Can the Preview function (Depth of Field) be used on this camera?
Yes, it can.
If you assign the Preview function to the Green button, you will be able to check the depth of field by fixing the aperture of the lens to the actual set value.-
Can the remote control be used with this camera?
Yes, one can. The shutter can be released from a distance using the optional Remote Control Waterproof O-RC1 or Remote Control F.
You can choose from any of three modes: the shutter is released immediately after the button on the remote control is pressed, the shutter is released three seconds after the button is pressed, or continuous shooting starts when the button is pressed. The maximum operating distance of the remote control unit isapproximately 4 m from the front of the camera and approximately 5 cm from the back of the camera.
Shooting with the remote control is not available when the capture mode is set to Moving Object, Pet or Kids of SCN (Scene) mode.-
Can the Cable Switch CS-205 be used with this camera?
No, it cannot.
The optional Remote Control Waterproof O-RC1 and Remote Control F are available for use with the camera instead.-
Can I connect the camera to an AV device and leave it connected while shooting pictures?
Yes. To view an image on an external monitor while capturing it, connect the camera to an AV device with a video terminal. You cannot output images using the HDMI terminal while capturing pictures.-
Does the built-in flash discharge even when retracted?
When [11. Flash When Retracted] is set to [Discharge Flash] in the C [Custom Setting] menu, the built-in flash will discharge while it is retracted. The default setting is [Discharge Flash].-
What lenses can the built-in flash be used with?
01 STANDARD PRIME: Compatible
02 STANDARD ZOOM: Compatible if used with a focal length of at least 6.00 mm
03 FISH-EYE: Not compatible with this lens due to vignetting
04 TOY LENS WIDE: Compatible
05 TOY LENS TELEPHOTO: Compatible
06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM: Compatible
07 MOUNT SHIELD LENS: Compatible
08 WIDE ZOOM: Light may be unevenly distributed depending on the shooting conditions.-
Can Wireless flash shooting be used with this camera?
No, it cannot.-
Can I use my external flash with this camera?
You can use the optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG, or AF160FC with the camera.
○: Available ×: Not available
*The sync speeds available with the built-in flash are as follows:Built-in Flash
／Camera FunctionType AF540FGZ
AF360FGZAF200FG
AF160FCRed-eye reduction ○ ○ ○ Auto Flash Discharge ○ ○ ○ Automatic switching to the flash sync speed ○ ○ ○ Aperture value automatically set in P mode and Tv mode ○ ○ ○ P-TTL auto flash ○ ○ ○ Slow-speed Sync ○ ○ ○ Flash Exposure Compensation ○ ○ ○ Auto zoom flash head × ○ － AF assist light of external flash × × × Trailing Curtain Sync ○ ○ × Contrast-control-sync flash mode × × × Slave flash × × × Wireless flash × × ×
1/2000 sec. or slower with the 01 STANDARD PRIME, 02 STANDARD ZOOM, or 06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM lenses.
*With the 03 FISH-EYE, 04 TOY LENS WIDE, 05 TOY LENS TELEPHOTO, and 07 MOUNT SHIELD LENS lenses, 1/13 sec. or slower.
*The sync speeds available with external flashes are as follows:
1/250 sec. or slower with the 01 STANDARD PRIME, 02 STANDARD ZOOM, or 06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM lenses.
*1/13 sec. or slower with the 03 FISH-EYE, 04 TOY LENS WIDE, 05 TOY LENS TELEPHOTO, and 07 MOUNT SHIELD LENS lenses.
*The shutter speed when the flash discharges will be restricted to 1/13 sec. or slower even for 01 STANDARD PRIME, <02 STANDARD ZOOM, and 06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM lenses if [1.Lens Shutter Options] is set to [Electronic shutter only] in the C [Custom Setting] menu.
*To use an AF160FC flash with the camera, a commercially available step-up ring or similar accessory is needed.
*The built-in flash will not discharge if the camera is connected to an external flash.-
Is there a sync socket for professional flashes available for this camera?
No, there is not.
Movies
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Can movies be recorded in Motion JPEG format with this camera?
Movies are recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format under normal movie recording modes.
Movies are only saved in Motion JPEG format in Interval Movie Record mode.-
What is "Interval Movie Record"?
In Interval Movie Record mode, the camera takes still pictures one by one at a set interval from a set time and records them as a single movie file.
You can select a recording interval from 3 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec., 1 min., 5 min., 10 min., 30 min., or 1 hour.
The recording time from start of shooting to end can be set from 12 seconds to 99 hours depending on the value set for [Interval].-
Are there any restrictions on capacity or shooting time for recording movies?
You can continuously record a movie up to 4 GB or 25 minutes. However, if the internal temperature of the camera becomes too high during movie recording, the recording may be terminated during recording to protect the camera circuitry.
Memory Cards
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Does the camera come with available built-in memory?
The camera has no built-in memory. Please prepare an SD Memory Card with the necessary capacity.-
Which SD Memory Cards have been tested for compatibility?
Compatibility with the PENTAX Q-S1 has been tested with memory cards from the following manufacturers:
- Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk
SD Memory Card: 1 GB, 2GB
SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
SDXC Memory Card: 64 GB
- Eye-Fi Japan
SDHC memory card capacity: 4 GB (Connect X2), 8 GB (Mobile X2), 8 GB (Pro X2), and 16 GB (Pro X2)
(Note: Not compatible with Endless mode)
As of August 2014
*The information above is given for the convenience of customers and does not guarantee complete compatibility with this camera.
*The transfer rate is not compatible with UHS speed class, but such cards can be used in the same manner as standard cards.
*Use a high-speed memory card when recording movies. If the write speed cannot keep up with the recording speed, writing may stop during recording.
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Does this camera support UHS Speed Class?
The transfer rate is not compatible with UHS speed class, but such cards can be used in the same manner as standard cards.-
Can a miniSD card or microSD card be used through a memory card adapter?
Proper operation of a memory card used through an adapter cannot be guaranteed.-
Are there any precautions that need to be followed with the use of SD Memory Cards?
Please note the below points.
- Cards that have not yet been used or that have been used on other devices,
such as on another camera or a computer, must first be formatted on the PENTAX Q-S1.
- Do not remove an SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while you are recording data or playing back images or audio, or while the camera is connected to a computer via a USB cable.
- Do not bend an SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impacts.
Do not leave cards in locations where they may be exposed to water, moisture, or high temperatures.
- Avoid using or storing cards in places where they may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.
- Data saved to SD Memory Cards that have been left unused for long periods of time or that have been damaged may become unreadable and lost.
Important data should be backed up regularly.-
Can an Eye-Fi card be used with the camera?
Yes, it can.
Set [Eye-Fi Communication] under [Eye-Fi] in the [Set-up] menu to Auto, Select, or Off (Default setting).
Battery and Power Sources
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Are there any precautions or suggestions to follow regarding charging, use, and storage of the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI68?
- To keep the battery in optimum condition, avoid storing it in a fully charged state or in high temperatures.
- Charging the battery a day before use or on the day of use is recommended.-
How many shots can be taken and how much playback time is available when the rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI68 is used?
The estimated number of recordable images and available playback time for use with a fully charged battery are as listed below.
Number of recordable images: With normal shooting, approx. 260 images; With 50% flash usage, approx. 250 images; With 100% flash usage, approx. 240 images
Playback time: Approx. 160 minutes
*The image storage capacity (normal shooting and flash use 50%) is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards, while other data is based on our measuring conditions. Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on the selected capture mode and shooting conditions.-
Can I use the battery charger and AC adapter overseas?
The provided Battery Charger D-BC68P and AC plug cord D-CO2J and the optional AC Adapter Kit K-AC115J work in the range from 100 V AC to 240 V AC (50/60 Hz), which should allow the adapter to be used in almost any overseas country, although a plug converter may need to be used depending on the type of electrical outlet in use in a specific country. Plug adapters can be found at travel goods stores and similar shops.
* Do not attempt to use a commercially available transformer or similar device with the charger and adapter as doing so may cause them to become damaged.
Playback and Editing
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Can the camera be connected to a TV for playback of images on a TV screen?
You can connect the camera to a TV or other device with a video input terminal or HDMI input terminal and play back images.
You cannot output both composite and HDMI video signals at the same time.
While the camera is connected to an AV device, nothing will be displayed on the camera monitor. Also, you will not be able to adjust the volume on the camera.
To adjust the volume, change the volume on the AV device.
By default, the maximum resolution will be selected automatically to suit the AV device and camera. However, you will be able to manually change the HDMI output format setting from the menu as desired.-
Can images be resized or trimmed on the camera directly?
JPEG files captured on the PENTAX Q-S1 can be resized and cropped.
Images already resized to 0.2M or 0.3M with the PENTAX Q-S1 cannot be resized or cropped, however.
Computer Connections and Software
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What are the system requirements for using still pictures and movies captured with this camera on a computer?
The system requirements are as listed below.
・WindowsOS Windows 8.1 (32bit/64bit)/Windows 8 (32bit/64bit)/Windows 7(32bit/64bit)/Windows Vista (32bit/64bit). CPU Intel Core 2 Duo or higher recommended RAM 2 GB or more HDD For installing and starting up the program: 100 MB minimum of free space
For saving image files: Approx. 10 MB/fileMonitor 1280×1024 dots, 24-bit full color or higher Other Input devices such as a keyboard and a mouse
・MacintoshOS OS X 10.9/10.8/10.7, MAC OS X 10.6 CPU Intel Core 2 Duo or higher recommended RAM 2 GB or more HDD For installing and starting up the program: 100 MB minimum of free space
For saving image files: Approx. 10 MB/fileMonitor ×1280×1024 dots, 24-bit full color or higher Other Input devices such as a keyboard and a mouse
To playback movies on a computer that were shot with this camera is required the software that can playback MOV file or AVI file.-
Can PENTAX Q-S1 RAW (DNG) data be used in applications such as Photoshop that support the DNG file format?
Yes, it can use.
Troubleshooting
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Is the provided warranty effective oversea?
No, This warranty is effective only in the country where you purchased the camera.-
I cannot enlarge images when focusing using a "Unique-lens series" lens. Why is this, and how can I enable images to be enlarged?
Set [MF Autozoom] in [AF/MF Settings] in the [Rec. Mode] menu to 2×, 4×, or 6× (one of the settings other than [Off]) and then press the OK button to magnify images while shooting.
*MF Autozoom can only be enabled with High-performance-lens Series lenses.
For other cases (when using Unique-lens Series lenses or the Adapter Q for K Mount Lenses), press the OK button to magnify images.-
Can the size of the AF area be enlarged/decreased while Multiple AF Points is selected?
Yes, it can. Press the OK button while the camera is in standby mode when [AF Mode] is set to [Multiple AF Points].
The AF area is divided into 49 areas, and you can turn the e-dial to select a wider or narrower focusing area using 25, 9, or just 1 of those 49 areas available and move to the selected area using the four-way controller.-
I accidentally selected the wrong language in the Initial Settings. How can I change the settings to the appropriate language?
Press the MENU button in Capture/Playback mode, and use the four-way controller or e-dial to display the [Set-up 1] menu.
Select the desired language in the [Language/言語] screen, and press the OK button.-
I cannot save any images. Why would this happen, and how can I fix it?
Check the below potential issues and suggestions for fixing the problem to resolve it.
- If the message "Memory card full" appears
The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved to it. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted files. You may be able to save more images to the card if you change the image quality level or the number of recorded pixels.
- If the message “Memory card error” appears
The SD Memory Card has a problem, and image capture and playback cannot be performed on the camera from the card. You may still be able to view the contents of the Memory Card on a computer, however.
- If the message “Card is not formatted” appears
The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a computer or another device and is not compatible with this camera. First format the SD Memory Card on the camera before attempting to use it.
- If the message “Card is locked” appears
The write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card you have inserted is locked. You can still operate the menus, switch modes, and play back the images on the card in such cases.-
Portions of an image on the monitor blink red when I try to play back the image on the camera. What would cause this to happen?
When [Highlight Alert] is On in the [Playback] menu, bright (overexposed) portions blink red in the quick view and on the displayed image.-
A red icon appeared while I was using the camera and the power shut off. What would cause this to happen?
If the internal temperature of the camera becomes too high during movie recording or regular shooting, the recording may be terminated during recording to protect the camera circuitry. The camera will turn off automatically if a thermometer icon appears on the left side of the monitor and a "The camera is too hot. The power will turn off automatically to prevent damage from overheating." message appears on screen.