Panasonic Lumix DC-GX880 User Manual

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Contents
Finding the information you need..............................................................................2
How to use this manual.............................................................................................3
Contents by Function ................................................................................................9
1. Before Use
Care of the camera .................................................................................................12
Standard Accessories .............................................................................................13
Names and Functions of Components....................................................................14
About the Lens........................................................................................................17
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..................................................................................18
Charging the Battery ...............................................................................................19
• Inserting the Battery .......................................................................................20
• Charging.........................................................................................................21
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures....................24
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional) ...........................................................27
Card Information .....................................................................................................28
• Formatting the card (initialisation) ..................................................................29
• Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ....30
Attaching/Removing the Lens .................................................................................32
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................................................................................36
• Re-adjusting the clock ....................................................................................37
Basic Operations.....................................................................................................38
• Tips for taking good pictures ..........................................................................38
• Extending/retracting the lens [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/
H-FS35100) is attached] ................................................................................39
• Adjust the angle of the monitor.......................................................................40
• Shutter button (Taking pictures) .....................................................................41
• Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures).........................................41
• Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode) .......................................................42
• Control Dial.....................................................................................................43
• Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button ...............................................................43
• [DISP.] button (Switching the displayed information)......................................44
• Touch screen (Touch operations) ...................................................................46
• Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function .....................................................47
• [REC. SETTING RESET] button (Resetting the recording settings) ..............49
Setting menu items .................................................................................................50
Calling frequently-used menus instantly
(Quick Menu) ..........................................................................................................52
• Customising the Quick Menu settings ............................................................53
Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons) ....................54
Entering Text ...........................................................................................................57

Panasonic Lumix DC-GX880 Specifications

General

Megapixel	16 MP
Camera type	MILC
Sensor type	Live MOS
Image stabilizer	Yes
Total megapixels	16.84 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	JPG, RAW
Supported aspect ratios	1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Maximum image resolution	4592 x 3448 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)	17.3 x 13 mm
Image stabilizer location	Lens
Still image resolution(s)	4592x3448, 3232x2424, 2272x1704, 1824x1368, 4592x3064, 3232x2160, 2272x1520, 1824x1216, 4592x2584, 3840x2160, 1920x1080, 1824x1024, 3424x3424, 2416x2416, 1712x1712, 1712x1712
USB version	2.0
USB connector	Micro-USB B
HDMI connector type	Micro
Bluetooth	No
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Scene modes	Backlight, Children, Night portrait, Panorama, Portrait, Sports
Image editing	Crop, Resizing, Rotating
Photo effects	Black&White, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Incandescent, Shade
Playback modes	Slideshow, Zoom
Shooting modes	Aperture priority, Auto, Manual, Movie, Shutter priority
GPS (satellite)	-
Self-timer delay	2, 10 s
Camera file system	DCF, Exif 2.3, RAW
Playback zoom (max)	16 x
On Screen Display (OSD) languages	DEU, ENG, ESP, FRE, ITA, JPN
Filter size	37 mm
Digital zoom	4 x
Optical zoom	- x
Focal length range	12 - 32 mm
Lens mount interface	Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
Maximum aperture number	22
Minimum aperture number	3.5
Lens 2 focal length range	35 - 100 mm
Number of diaphragm blades	7
Number of aspheric elements	3
Lens 2 maximum aperture number	4
Lens structure (elements/groups)	8/7
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)	64 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)	24 mm
Focus	TTL
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Auto Focus (AF) points	49
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Flexible Spot Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Closest focusing distance	0.2 m
Normal focusing range (tele)	- m
Product color	Black
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
ISO sensitivity	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600, Auto
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)	25600
ISO sensitivity (min)	100
Light exposure control	Program AE
Light exposure correction	± 5EV (1/3EV step)
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/16000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	60 s
Battery voltage	7.2 V
Battery capacity	680 mAh
Battery life (CIPA standard)	210 shots
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80 %
Flash modes	Auto, Forced off, Forced on, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed	1/50 s
Flash exposure correction	±3EV (1/3 EV step)
Video resolutions	1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Video recording time	60 min
Video formats supported	AVCHD, MP4
Maximum video resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels
Audio formats supported	AAC
Cables included	AC, USB
Memory slots	1
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Field of view	100 %
Display diagonal	3 \
Display aspect ratio	3:2
Display diagonal (metric)	7.5 cm
Display resolution (numeric)	1040000 pixels

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	33.3 mm
Width	106.5 mm
Height	64.6 mm
Weight	240 g
Lens diameter	55.5 mm
Weight (including battery)	270 g