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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX8 User Manual

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6. Shutter and Drive Settings
Setting the Shutter Type
([Electronic Shutter])
Applicable modes:
You can use either of the two shutters to take pictures: the mechanical shutter or the
electronic shutter.
¢1 This setting is available only in Manual Exposure Mode. (P99)
¢2 Up to an ISO sensitivity of [ISO3200]. When the setting is higher than [ISO3200], the shutter
speed will be faster than 1 second.
¢3 The mechanical shutter sound cannot be muted.
¢4 Electronic shutter sound settings can be changed in [E-Shutter Vol] and [E-Shutter Tone].
(P76)
Select the menu. (P63)
When [ ] is displayed on the screen, pictures will be taken with the electronic shutter.
When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH], pictures will be taken with the electronic shutter.
4K photos will be recorded with the electronic shutter.
When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON], pictures will be taken with the electronic shutter.
When a moving subject is recorded with the electronic shutter, the subject may appear
distorted on the picture.
When the electronic shutter is used under fluorescent or LED lighting, etc., horizontal
stripes may appear on the picture. In such cases, lowering the shutter speed may
reduce the effect of the horizontal stripes. (P98)
Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. of the subject
when you use this function. Use at your own risk.
Mechanical shutter Electronic Shutter
Flash ±
Shutter Speed
(Sec.)
B (Bulb)
¢1
/60 to 1/8000th 1
¢2
to 1/16000th
Shutter sound Mechanical shutter sound
¢3
Electronic shutter sound
¢4
> [Rec] > [Electronic Shutter]
[ON] Takes pictures using the electronic shutter method.
[OFF] Takes pictures with the mechanical shutter.
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Camera typeMILC Body
Sensor typeMOS
Image stabilizerYes
Total megapixels21.77 MP
Image sensor size- \
Image formats supportedJPG, MPO, RAW
Supported aspect ratios1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Maximum image resolution5184 x 3888 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)17.3 x 13 mm
Image stabilizer locationBody
Still image resolution(s)5184 x 3888, 3712 x 2784, 2624 x 1968, 1824 x 1368, 5184 x 3456, 3712 x 2480, 2624 x 1752, 1824 x 1216, 5184 x 2920, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080, 1824 x 1024, 3888 x 3888, 2784 x 2784, 1968 x 1968, 1712 x 1712
Digital zoom- x
FocusTTL
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Auto focusing (AF) modesContinuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Closest focusing distance0.3 m
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80 %
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
ISO sensitivity100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600, Auto
Light exposure modesAperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)25600
ISO sensitivity (min)100
Light exposure controlProgram AE
Light exposure correction± 5EV (1/3EV step)
Fastest camera shutter speed1/8000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed60 s
Flash modesAuto, Flash off, Forced on, Red-eye reduction, Second curtain synchro, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed1/250 s
Flash range (wide)- m
Shoe mounting point typeHot shoe
Flash exposure correction±3EV (1/3 EV step)
Video resolutions640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Video formats supportedAVCHD, MP4
Maximum video resolution3840 x 2160 pixels
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL
Resolution at capture speed640x480@30fps, 1280x720@30fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 3840x2160@24fps, 3840x2160@30fps
Audio systemMono
Memory slots1
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view100 %
Display diagonal3 \
Display aspect ratio3:2
Display resolution (numeric)1040000 pixels
Magnification0.77 x
Viewfinder typeElectronic
USB version2.0
HDMI connector typeMicro
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Eye relief21 mm
Scene modesPanorama, Portrait, Landscape (scenery)
Image editingCrop, Rotating
Photo effectsBlack&White, Sepia, Vivid
White balanceATW, Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Halogen, Shade
Camera playbackMovie, Single image, Slide show, Thumbnails
GPS (satellite)No
Self-timer delay2, 10 s
Camera file systemDCF, Exif 2.3, RAW
Diopter adjustment (D-D)-4 - 3
Power source typeBattery
Battery voltage7.2 V
Battery capacity1200 mAh
Battery life (CIPA standard)330 shots
Product colorBlack
Cables includedUSB
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth61.3 mm
Width133.2 mm
Height77.9 mm
Weight435 g
Lens length63.6 mm
Lens weight165 g
Lens diameter60.6 mm
Weight (including battery)487 g

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