Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX8 User Manual

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12. Connecting to other equipment
Connecting the camera to a 3D compatible television and playing back pictures taken in
3D allows you to enjoy 3D pictures for extra impact.
It is also possible to play back the recorded 3D pictures by inserting an SD card into the
3D compatible television with an SD card slot.
Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television using the HDMI micro cable
and display the playback screen. (P334)
• When [VIERA Link] is set to [ON] and the camera is connected to a TV supporting VIERA Link,
input of the TV will be switched automatically and playback screen will be displayed.
Refer to P336 for details.
• For the pictures recorded in 3D, [ ] will appear on the thumbnail display at playback.
∫ Playback in 3D by selecting only the still pictures recorded in 3D
Select [3D Play] in [Playback Mode] in the [Playback] menu. (P264)
∫ Playback as a 3D slide show by selecting only the still pictures recorded in 3D
Select [3D] in [Slide Show] in the [Playback] menu. (P262)
∫ Switch the playback method for the still pictures recorded in 3D
1 Select the picture recorded in 3D.
2 Select [2D/3D Settings] on the [Playback] menu. (P63)
•
Playback method will switch to 3D if it is playing back in 2D (conventional image), or it will
switch to 2D if it is playing back in 3D.
• If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when playing back pictures recorded
in 3D, set to 2D.
• A black screen is displayed for a few seconds when switching playback back and forth from 3D
to 2D pictures.
• When you select a 3D picture thumbnail, it may take a few seconds for playback to start. After
playback, the thumbnail display may take a few seconds to reappear.
• When viewing 3D pictures, your eyes may become tired if you are too close to the television
screen.
• If your television does not switch to a 3D picture, make the necessary settings on the TV.
(For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.)
• 3D pictures can be saved to your computer or Panasonic devices. (P338, 343)
Playing back 3D pictures
Preparations: Set the [HDMI Mode (Play)] to [AUTO], [1080p] or [1080i]. (P80)
Set the [3D Playback] to [ ]. (P81)

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX8 Specifications

General

Camera type	MILC Body
Sensor type	MOS
Image stabilizer	Yes
Total megapixels	21.77 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	JPG, MPO, RAW
Supported aspect ratios	1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Maximum image resolution	5184 x 3888 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)	17.3 x 13 mm
Image stabilizer location	Body
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
Focus	TTL
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Closest focusing distance	0.3 m
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80 %
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)
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/8000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	60 s
Flash modes	Auto, Flash off, Forced on, Red-eye reduction, Second curtain synchro, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed	1/250 s
Flash range (wide)	- m
Shoe mounting point type	Hot shoe
Flash exposure correction	±3EV (1/3 EV step)
Video resolutions	640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Video formats supported	AVCHD, MP4
Maximum video resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL
Resolution at capture speed	640x480@30fps, 1280x720@30fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 3840x2160@24fps, 3840x2160@30fps
Audio system	Mono
Memory slots	1
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view	100 %
Display diagonal	3 \
Display aspect ratio	3:2
Display resolution (numeric)	1040000 pixels
Magnification	0.77 x
Viewfinder type	Electronic
USB version	2.0
HDMI connector type	Micro
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Eye relief	21 mm
Scene modes	Panorama, Portrait, Landscape (scenery)
Image editing	Crop, Rotating
Photo effects	Black&White, Sepia, Vivid
White balance	ATW, Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Halogen, Shade
Camera playback	Movie, Single image, Slide show, Thumbnails
GPS (satellite)	No
Self-timer delay	2, 10 s
Camera file system	DCF, Exif 2.3, RAW
Diopter adjustment (D-D)	-4 - 3
Power source type	Battery
Battery voltage	7.2 V
Battery capacity	1200 mAh
Battery life (CIPA standard)	330 shots
Product color	Black
Cables included	USB

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	61.3 mm
Width	133.2 mm
Height	77.9 mm
Weight	435 g
Lens length	63.6 mm
Lens weight	165 g
Lens diameter	60.6 mm
Weight (including battery)	487 g