Panasonic Lumix DC-GX880 User Manual

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3. Recording Modes
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)............................................................................................58
• Taking handheld shots of night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot]) ...................61
• Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]).............62
• Taking pictures with customised colour, defocus control, and brightness
settings...........................................................................................................63
Taking Pictures of Yourself ([Self Shot])..................................................................65
• Changing the way the shutter is released ......................................................74
Taking Pictures with Automatically Adjusted Aperture and Shutter Speed
(Programme AE Mode) ...........................................................................................76
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed .........................................................................................................78
• Aperture-Priority AE Mode .............................................................................79
• Shutter-Priority AE Mode................................................................................79
• Manual Exposure Mode .................................................................................80
• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) .............82
• Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE) .......83
Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode).................................................84
Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide Mode)..........87
Taking pictures of children or portraits with optimal settings ...................................90
• Child Mode .....................................................................................................90
• Portrait Mode ..................................................................................................91
Taking Pictures with different image effects
(Creative Control Mode)..........................................................................................92
4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings
Adjusting Focus Automatically ................................................................................98
• Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC) .......................................................................100
• Auto Focus Mode .........................................................................................102
• Setting up position of the AF area/changing size of the AF area .................107
• Optimising the focus and brightness for a touched position .........................109
Adjusting Focus Manually .....................................................................................110
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) ................................................113
Compensating the Exposure.................................................................................114
Setting the Light Sensitivity................................................................................... 116
Adjusting the White Balance ................................................................................. 118
5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings
Recording 4K Photos ............................................................................................122
Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and saving ...................................................126
• Notes on the 4K Photo function....................................................................129
Controlling Focus After Recording
(Post Focus/Focus Stacking) ................................................................................132

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