Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx8 Basic Owners Manual
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Recording
(ENG) SQT0775
Adjusting Focus Manually
Applicable modes:
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.
1Set the focus mode lever to [MF].
2Press 2 ().
3Press 3/ 4/2 /1 to adjust the focus position,
and press [MENU/SET].
•The assist screen is displayed, enlarging the area. (MF Assist)•Pressing [DISP.] resets the focus position back to the center.
4Adjust the focus.
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Recording
(ENG) SQT0775
Adjusting Focus Manually
Applicable modes:
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.
1Set the focus mode lever to [MF].
2Press 2 ().
3Press 3/ 4/2 /1 to adjust the focus position,
and press [MENU/SET].
•The assist screen is displayed, enlarging the area. (MF Assist)•Pressing [DISP.] resets the focus position back to the center.
4Adjust the focus.
A...")
31 Recording (ENG) SQT0775 Adjusting Focus Manually Applicable modes: Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus. 1Set the focus mode lever to [MF]. 2Press 2 (). 3Press 3/ 4/2 /1 to adjust the focus position, and press [MENU/SET]. •The assist screen is displayed, enlarging the area. (MF Assist)•Pressing [DISP.] resets the focus position back to the center. 4Adjust the focus. A...
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Recording
32SQT0775 (ENG)
Select a Drive Mode
Applicable modes:
You can change what the camera will do when you press the shutter button.
1Press 4 ().
2Press 2/1 to select the drive mode, and then
press [MENU/SET].
A Drive mode
∫To cancel Burst/4K PHOTO/Auto Bracket/Self Timer
Select [ ] ([Single]) or [ ] from among the drive modes.
1[Single] When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is
recorded.
2[Burst]
Recordings are made in succession while the shutter
button is pressed.
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Recording
32SQT0775 (ENG)
Select a Drive Mode
Applicable modes:
You can change what the camera will do when you press the shutter button.
1Press 4 ().
2Press 2/1 to select the drive mode, and then
press [MENU/SET].
A Drive mode
∫To cancel Burst/4K PHOTO/Auto Bracket/Self Timer
Select [ ] ([Single]) or [ ] from among the drive modes.
1[Single] When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is
recorded.
2[Burst]
Recordings are made in succession while the shutter
button is pressed.
3[4K PHOTO]...")
Recording 32SQT0775 (ENG) Select a Drive Mode Applicable modes: You can change what the camera will do when you press the shutter button. 1Press 4 (). 2Press 2/1 to select the drive mode, and then press [MENU/SET]. A Drive mode ∫To cancel Burst/4K PHOTO/Auto Bracket/Self Timer Select [ ] ([Single]) or [ ] from among the drive modes. 1[Single] When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded. 2[Burst] Recordings are made in succession while the shutter button is pressed. 3[4K PHOTO]...
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Recording
(ENG) SQT0775
Recording 4K Photos
Applicable modes:
Press the shutter button to record a 4K photo. You can select the desired moment from a
burst of pictures taken at 30 frames/second and save that moment as a picture of 8 million
pixels (approx.).
•
Use a UHS Speed Class 3 card to record 4K photos. (P16)
•When recording 4K photos, the angle of view is narrower.
1Press 4 ().
2Press 2/1 to select 4K Photo icon ([ ],
etc.), and then press 3.
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Recording
(ENG) SQT0775
Recording 4K Photos
Applicable modes:
Press the shutter button to record a 4K photo. You can select the desired moment from a
burst of pictures taken at 30 frames/second and save that moment as a picture of 8 million
pixels (approx.).
•
Use a UHS Speed Class 3 card to record 4K photos. (P16)
•When recording 4K photos, the angle of view is narrower.
1Press 4 ().
2Press 2/1 to select 4K Photo icon ([ ],
etc.), and then press 3.
3Select the recording method with 2/1, and...")
33 Recording (ENG) SQT0775 Recording 4K Photos Applicable modes: Press the shutter button to record a 4K photo. You can select the desired moment from a burst of pictures taken at 30 frames/second and save that moment as a picture of 8 million pixels (approx.). • Use a UHS Speed Class 3 card to record 4K photos. (P16) •When recording 4K photos, the angle of view is narrower. 1Press 4 (). 2Press 2/1 to select 4K Photo icon ([ ], etc.), and then press 3. 3Select the recording method with 2/1, and...
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Recording
34SQT0775 (ENG)
¢1 When the ambient temperature is high or continuous recording i s performed, the
camera may display [ ] and stop the recording to protect itself. Wait until the
camera cools down.
¢ 2 Recording will continue without interruption even when the fil e size exceeds 4 GB, but
the file will be divided and saved/played back separately.
4Press the shutter button to perform recording.
•After the 4K burst photo recording, a 4K burst file will be sav ed.
4K burst files are saved...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64941/w300_dmc-gx8_en_om_d-33.png "Page 34
Recording
34SQT0775 (ENG)
¢1 When the ambient temperature is high or continuous recording i s performed, the
camera may display [ ] and stop the recording to protect itself. Wait until the
camera cools down.
¢ 2 Recording will continue without interruption even when the fil e size exceeds 4 GB, but
the file will be divided and saved/played back separately.
4Press the shutter button to perform recording.
•After the 4K burst photo recording, a 4K burst file will be sav ed.
4K burst files are saved...")
Recording 34SQT0775 (ENG) ¢1 When the ambient temperature is high or continuous recording i s performed, the camera may display [ ] and stop the recording to protect itself. Wait until the camera cools down. ¢ 2 Recording will continue without interruption even when the fil e size exceeds 4 GB, but the file will be divided and saved/played back separately. 4Press the shutter button to perform recording. •After the 4K burst photo recording, a 4K burst file will be sav ed. 4K burst files are saved...
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35 Recording (ENG) SQT0775 Image Stabilizer The camera can activate either the In-Lens Image Stabilizer or In-Body Image Stabilizer, or it can activate both of them and reduce jitter even more effect ively. (Dual I.S.) For motion picture recording, the 5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilize r is available. It uses both the optical stabilizer of the lens and the electronic stabilize r of the camera’s sensor. • The image stabilizers to be acti vated differ depending on your lens. The icon for the currently...
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Recording
36SQT0775 (ENG)
2Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•Exit the menu after it is set.
1Select the menu. (P24)
2Select the focal length of your lens with 2/1.
•A focal length ranging from 8 mm to 1000 mm can be set.
•Set a focal length written on the body of your lens, etc.
3Press [MENU/SET].
[Operation
Mode] []
([Normal])
Vertical and horizontal shake are compensated for.
[]
([Panning]) Camera shake is corrected for up/down movements.
This mode is ideal for panning (a...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64941/w300_dmc-gx8_en_om_d-35.png "Page 36
Recording
36SQT0775 (ENG)
2Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•Exit the menu after it is set.
1Select the menu. (P24)
2Select the focal length of your lens with 2/1.
•A focal length ranging from 8 mm to 1000 mm can be set.
•Set a focal length written on the body of your lens, etc.
3Press [MENU/SET].
[Operation
Mode] []
([Normal])
Vertical and horizontal shake are compensated for.
[]
([Panning]) Camera shake is corrected for up/down movements.
This mode is ideal for panning (a...")
Recording 36SQT0775 (ENG) 2Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. •Exit the menu after it is set. 1Select the menu. (P24) 2Select the focal length of your lens with 2/1. •A focal length ranging from 8 mm to 1000 mm can be set. •Set a focal length written on the body of your lens, etc. 3Press [MENU/SET]. [Operation Mode] [] ([Normal]) Vertical and horizontal shake are compensated for. [] ([Panning]) Camera shake is corrected for up/down movements. This mode is ideal for panning (a...
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37 Recording (ENG) SQT0775 Recording Motion Picture Applicable modes: This camera can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in MP4. In addition, the camera can record 4K motion pictures in MP4. ( P39) Audio will be recorded in stereo. 1Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Elapsed recording time B Available recording time •Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is possible. •The recording state...
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Recording
38SQT0775 (ENG)
•When the ambient temperature is high or motion picture is recorded continuously, the camera
may display [ ] and stop the recording to protect itself. Wait until the camera cools down.
•It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional) when
recording motion pictures.
•If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC 10PP: optional) the power
supply is cut off due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional) is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64941/w300_dmc-gx8_en_om_d-37.png "Page 38
Recording
38SQT0775 (ENG)
•When the ambient temperature is high or motion picture is recorded continuously, the camera
may display [ ] and stop the recording to protect itself. Wait until the camera cools down.
•It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional) when
recording motion pictures.
•If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC 10PP: optional) the power
supply is cut off due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional) is...")
Recording 38SQT0775 (ENG) •When the ambient temperature is high or motion picture is recorded continuously, the camera may display [ ] and stop the recording to protect itself. Wait until the camera cools down. •It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional) when recording motion pictures. •If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC 10PP: optional) the power supply is cut off due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional) is...
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Recording
(ENG) SQT0775
When [MP4] is selected
Applicable modes:
You can create finely-detailed motion pictures in 4K by recording motion pictures with their
size set to [4K] in [Rec Quality].
•
When recording motion pictures in 4K, use a card rated as UHS S peed Class 3. (P16)•The angle of view of motion pictures in 4K is narrower than those of motion pictures in other
sizes.
To record motion pictures in 4K:
1 Set [Rec Format] in the [Motion Picture] menu to [MP4]. (P38)
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Recording
(ENG) SQT0775
When [MP4] is selected
Applicable modes:
You can create finely-detailed motion pictures in 4K by recording motion pictures with their
size set to [4K] in [Rec Quality].
•
When recording motion pictures in 4K, use a card rated as UHS S peed Class 3. (P16)•The angle of view of motion pictures in 4K is narrower than those of motion pictures in other
sizes.
To record motion pictures in 4K:
1 Set [Rec Format] in the [Motion Picture] menu to [MP4]. (P38)
2 Set [Rec Quality] in...")
39 Recording (ENG) SQT0775 When [MP4] is selected Applicable modes: You can create finely-detailed motion pictures in 4K by recording motion pictures with their size set to [4K] in [Rec Quality]. • When recording motion pictures in 4K, use a card rated as UHS S peed Class 3. (P16)•The angle of view of motion pictures in 4K is narrower than those of motion pictures in other sizes. To record motion pictures in 4K: 1 Set [Rec Format] in the [Motion Picture] menu to [MP4]. (P38) 2 Set [Rec Quality] in...
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Playback
40SQT0775 (ENG)
Playing Back Pictures
1Press [(].
2Press 2/ 1.
Playing Back Motion Pictures
This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and MP4 formats.
•
Motion pictures are displayed with the motion picture icon
([ ]).
Press 3 to play back.
A Motion picture recording time
∫Operations during Motion Picture Playback 2
: Play back the previous picture
1 : Play back the next picture
Sending an image to a web service
If you press
4 when displaying images one by one, you can...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64941/w300_dmc-gx8_en_om_d-39.png "Page 40
Playback
40SQT0775 (ENG)
Playing Back Pictures
1Press [(].
2Press 2/ 1.
Playing Back Motion Pictures
This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and MP4 formats.
•
Motion pictures are displayed with the motion picture icon
([ ]).
Press 3 to play back.
A Motion picture recording time
∫Operations during Motion Picture Playback 2
: Play back the previous picture
1 : Play back the next picture
Sending an image to a web service
If you press
4 when displaying images one by one, you can...")
Playback 40SQT0775 (ENG) Playing Back Pictures 1Press [(]. 2Press 2/ 1. Playing Back Motion Pictures This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and MP4 formats. • Motion pictures are displayed with the motion picture icon ([ ]). Press 3 to play back. A Motion picture recording time ∫Operations during Motion Picture Playback 2 : Play back the previous picture 1 : Play back the next picture Sending an image to a web service If you press 4 when displaying images one by one, you can...