Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX8 User Manual

13. Others
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• When the electronic shutter is used, the flash is not activated. (P172)
> Set [Electronic Shutter] to [OFF].
• When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON], the flash is not activated. (P206)
> Set [Silent Mode] to [OFF].
• (Except for when [Firing Mode] in [Flash] is set to [MANUAL]) The flash is activated 2 times.
The interval between the first and second flash is longer when Red-Eye Reduction (P229) is
set so the subject should not move until the second flash is activated.
• If no operations are performed during the set time period, [Auto LVF/Monitor Off] (P78) is
activated, and the Monitor/Viewfinder turns off.
• When an object or your hand is positioned near the eye sensor, the Monitor display may switch
to the Viewfinder display. (P45)
• Check [Monitor Luminance] setting. (P77)
• Perform [Monitor Display]/[Viewfinder]. (P77)
• This occurs due to the aperture of the lens changing when the shutter button is pressed
halfway, or when the brightness of the subject changes. This is not a malfunction.
• Does the picture appear on the viewfinder?
> Press [LVF] to switch to monitor display. (P44)
• Is the monitor switched off?
> Switch the display by pressing [DISP.]. (P53)
• It is only displayed on the monitor when the camera is connected to a PC or printer.
Flash
The flash is not activated.
The flash is activated 2 times.
Monitor/Viewfinder
The Monitor/Viewfinder turns off although the camera is turned on.
The Monitor/Viewfinder is too bright or dark.
It may flicker for an instant or the brightness of the screen may change
significantly for an instant.
The picture is not displayed on the monitor.
Monitor and viewfinder do not switch when [LVF] is pressed.

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