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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX8 User Manual

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6. Shutter and Drive Settings
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To change the aspect ratio
Selecting [Aspect Ratio] in the [Rec] menu allows you to change the aspect ratio for 4K
photos.
To record the subject with reduced blur
You can reduce the blur of the subject by setting a faster shutter speed.
1 Set the mode dial to [ ].
2 Set the shutter speed by rotating the rear dial or the front dial.
Shutter sound for 4K photo recording
When using [ ] (
[4K Burst]
) or [ ] (
[4K Pre-Burst]
), recording is performed with the
electronic shutter. You can change the electronic shutter sound settings in [E-Shutter Vol]
and [E-Shutter Tone].
(P76)
When recording with [ ] ([4K Burst(S/S)]), you can set the start/stop tone volume in
[Beep Volume].
You can perform high speed burst recording quietly using the 4K Photo function in combination
with [Silent Mode].
Scenes not suitable for the 4K Photo function
Recording in extremely bright locations or indoors
When subjects are recorded in an extremely bright place or under fluorescent/LED
lighting, the color tone or brightness of the image may change, or horizontal stripes may
appear on the screen.
Lowering the shutter speed may reduce the effect of the horizontal stripes.
Subjects that are moving fast in the horizontal direction
If you record a subject moving fast in the horizontal direction, the subject in the recorded
pictures may appear distorted.
Notes on the 4K Photo function
To record a fast-moving subject, increase the shutter speed.
Approximate shutter speed for outdoor recording in fine weather conditions: 1/1000
seconds or faster
If you increase the shutter speed:
The ISO sensitivity becomes higher. This may result in more visible noise on the
screen.

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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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