Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX8

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Owner’s Manual
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Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-GX8
SQW0326
F0715YD0
until
2015/9/2
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX8 Specifications

General

Brand	Panasonic
Model	LUMIX DMC-GX8
Category	Digital Camera
Language	English

Summary

Getting Started and Basic Operations

Basic Operations

Essential camera operations, tips for taking good pictures, and explanation of key buttons and functions.

Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons)

Recording Modes

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

Explains the Intelligent Auto Mode for automatic optimal settings, including scene detection.

Taking Pictures by Specifying the ApertureShutter Speed

Explains Aperture-Priority AE, Shutter-Priority AE, and Manual Exposure modes for controlling exposure.

Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode)

Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings

Adjusting Focus Automatically

How to set Focus Mode and Auto Focus Mode for optimal focus in various scenes.

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AFAE Lock)

How to lock focus and exposure for subjects outside the AF area or with high contrast.

Setting the Light Sensitivity

Shutter and Drive Settings

Setting the Shutter Type ([Electronic Shutter])

Select a Drive Mode

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode

Recording 4 K Photos

How to record 4K photos, select the moment, and save them as 8-megapixel images.

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket

Functions Customized for Various Subjects and Purposes

Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot])

How to automatically capture photos at set intervals to create time-lapse movies.

Creating Stop Motion Pictures ([Stop Motion Animation])

How to create stop-motion videos by splicing sequential images together.

Making Multiple Exposures on One Picture ([Multi Exp.])

Disabling Operational Sounds and the Output of Light at once ([Silent Mode])

How to mute operational sounds and disable flash/AF assist lamp for quiet shooting.

Taking Pictures with the Face Recognition Function ([Face Recog.])

How to enable face recognition for automatic focus and exposure prioritization.

Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash

Image Stabilizer

Explains how the camera activates In-Lens, In-Body, or Dual I.S. image stabilizers.

Taking Pictures with the Zoom

Taking Pictures with the External Flash (Optional)

How to attach and use an external flash for better lighting.

Setting the Flash Functions

Recording Motion Pictures

Recording Motion Picture

Basic instructions on how to start and stop recording motion pictures.

Recording motion pictures in 4 K

How to create finely-detailed 4K motion pictures using MP4 format and specific Rec Quality settings.

Setting the format, size and recording frame rate

Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures

Recording Snap Movies

Playing Back and Editing Images

Playing Back Pictures

Deleting Pictures

How to delete single or multiple pictures, with options for confirmation and favorite protection.

Using the [Playback] Menu

[RAW Processing]

[Clear Retouch]

Using the Wi-FiNFC Function

Controlling with a SmartphoneTablet

How to control the camera remotely, play back, and save images using a smartphone.

Connecting to a smartphonetablet

Taking images via a smartphonetablet (remote recording)

How to remotely record images using a smartphone.

Using the NFC function to easily transfer images on the camera

Using Web services

Connecting to other equipment

Watching 4 K motion pictures on a TV Saving 4 K motion pictures on your PC or recorder

Playing Back on a TV Screen

Printing the Pictures

Playing back 3 D pictures

Troubleshooting

Taking pictures is not possible.

Troubleshooting steps for issues related to taking pictures, like shutter not operating or subject not focused.

Wi-Fi function

Troubleshooting Wi-Fi connection issues like disconnection, no access point display, or slow connection.

Cautions for Use

Important precautions for safe and optimal use of the camera.