Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx8 Basic Owners Manual

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USA : http://shop.panasonic.com/support
Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support
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Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and 
save this manual for future use.
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are 
contained in “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF 
format)” in the supplied DVD. 
Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera/
Body
Model No. DMC-GX8
SQT0775
F0715YD0
until 
2015/9/2
Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. customers only)
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market 
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your fam ily years of enjoyment. 
Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial n umber is on the tag located on 
the underside of your camera. Be sure to  retain this manual as your convenient camera 
information source.
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items , etc. of your Digital Camera 
may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustratio ns in this Owner’s Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or  broadcast material for purposes 
other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private 
use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
For the U.S.A. and Canada only
Information for Your Safety
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you  have 
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how t o 
recycle this battery.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashin g.•Use only the recommended accessories.•Do not remove covers.
•Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer AddressDealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
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∫Product identification marking
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES  ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
Product Location
Digital Camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim its for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmf ul interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interferenc e will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this  equipment does cause harmful i nterference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the eq uipment off and on, the 
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or  more of the following 
measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different fro m that to which the receiver is 
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation  instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when 
connecting to computer o r peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-GX8
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America  Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation i s subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This  device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any int erference received, including in terference that may 
cause undesired operation.
DMC-GX8
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.Certification and Compliance
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific t
o that device.
1Select [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] menu.2Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu.3Press 3/4 to select [Approved Regulations], and then press [MENU/SET].
Contains FCC ID: VPYLBXN604
This transmitter must not be co -located or operated in conjunct ion with any other 
antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set  forth for an 
uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)  Exposure 
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed  to comply without 
testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with RSS-210 of the IC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not c ause harmful interference,
(2)This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled 
environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Ex posure rules.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed  to comply without 
testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
Contains IC : 772C-LBXN604
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∫About the battery pack
•
Do not heat or expose to flame.
•Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlig ht for a long period of time with 
doors and windows closed.
∫ About the battery charger
•
Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied  one or a genuine Panasonic 
USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
•Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo.
Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work .
“High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D – Type A plug, up to 2 m (6. 6 feet) long)
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).•Always use a genuine Panasonic shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1 : optional).
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
•
Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.•Do not touch the plug terminals (i and  j) with metal objects.•Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or  clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, nev er rub the eyes. Rinse 
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
•
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace  only with the type 
recommended by the manufacturer.
•When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local auth orities or dealer and ask for 
the correct method of disposal.
WarningRisk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat abo ve 60xC (140oF) or incinerate.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•
Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabin et or in another confined 
space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
•
In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected  to a 120 V AC power supply only.•When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada , use a plug adaptor to 
suit the AC outlet configuration.
Cautions for Use
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Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•
If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/o r sound on this unit may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may resu lt in noise adversely affecting 
the pictures and/or sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by  strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit,  disturbing the pictures and/or sound.•If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment  and stops functioning properly, 
turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adap tor (DMW-AC10PP: optional). 
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this  unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage li nes.
•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, th e recorded pictures and/or sound 
may be adversely affected.
•Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC couple r (DMW-DCC8: 
optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. 
•Do not press the monitor with excessive force.•Do not press the lens with excessive force.•Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals .•Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time.•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen  detergents, etc., to clean 
the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the c oating may peel off.
•Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays o f light from the sun may 
cause it to malfunction.
•Always use the supplied cords and cables.•Do not extend the cords or the cables.•During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting  etc.), do not turn this unit 
off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW -AC10PP: optional). 
Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or  static electricity.
•The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or 
breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing impor tant data on a PC etc.
•Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure 
proper operation.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge t he battery before use.•The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high or too 
low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
•The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also 
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug or 
near the batteries.
•Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended 
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59  oF to 77  oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH]
•Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged.  When storing the battery for a 
long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remo ve the battery from the 
camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety ................. 2• Cautions for Use.............................. 5
Preparation/Basic
Care of the camera ............................... 9
Standard Accessories ....................... 10
Names and Functions of 
Components ....................................... 11
Preparation ......................................... 14• Attaching the Shoulder Strap......... 14
• Charging the Battery ..................... 14
• Inserting/Removing the Battery ..... 15
• Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional) ...................................... 15
• Formatting the card  (initialization) ................................. 16
• Attaching/Removing the Lens ....... 17
• Opening the Monitor ...................... 17
• Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ....... 18
Basic Operations................................ 19 • Using the Viewfinder ..................... 19
• Shutter button (Taking pictures) .... 20
• Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures) .......... 20
• Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode)....... 21
• Cursor buttons/ [MENU/SET] button....................... 21
• Front Dial/Rear Dial ....................... 22
• [LVF] button (Switching the  Monitor/Viewfinder) ....................... 23
• 
Touch screen  (Touch operations).......................... 23
Setting menu items ............................ 24
Calling frequently-used menus 
instantly (Quick Menu) ....................... 25
Assigning frequently 
used functions to the buttons 
(function buttons)
................................ 25
Recording
Taking Pictures using the 
Automatic Function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)....................... 26 • Recording night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot]) ................ 26
• Combining pictures into a single  picture with rich gradation 
([iHDR]).......................................... 27
• Taking a picture with a blurred  background (Defocus Control)....... 27
• Recording images by changing  the brightness (Exposure) or 
color tone ....................................... 27
Recording motion pictures with 
manually set aperture value/
shutter speed 
(Creative Video Mode) ........................ 28
Setting the Picture Quality and 
Size ...................................................... 29 • Setting the aspect ratio of pictures .......................................... 29
•  Setting the number of pixels .......... 29
• Setting the compression rate of  pictures ([Quality]) ......................... 30
Adjusting Focus Manually ................. 31
Select a Drive Mode............................ 32
Recording 4K Photos ......................... 33 • 
Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and saving................... 34
Image Stabilizer .................................. 35
Recording Motion Picture .................. 37 • Recording motion pictures in 4K .... 39
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Playback
Playing Back Pictures ........................40
Playing Back Motion Pictures ...........40
Deleting Pictures ................................41
Using the [Playback] Menu ................ 42• [RAW Processing] ..........................42
Wi-Fi/NFC
What you can do with the Wi-FiR 
function ...............................................44
Controlling with a Smartphone/
Tablet ...................................................45 • Installing the smartphone/tablet app “ Image App ” ........................... 45
Connecting to a smartphone/
tablet ....................................................46 • Taking images via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording) ...............48
• Playing back images  in the camera .................................48
• Saving images stored  in the camera .................................49
• Sending images in the camera  to an SNS ......................................49
• Adding location information  to images stored in the camera 
from a smartphone/tablet...............50
• Combining motion pictures  recorded with Snap Movie 
according to your preference 
on a smartphone/tablet .................. 51
Others
About the supplied software ............. 52Monitor Display/
Viewfinder Display............................... 53
Menu list ............................................. 57
Troubleshooting ................................. 59
Specifications ..................................... 66
Digital Camera Accessory System ... 71
Reading the Owner’s Manual 
(PDF format) ....................................... 72
Digital Camera Accessory Order 
Form (For USA Customers) .............. 73
Limited Warranty 
(ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ............................. 74
Limited Warranty 
(ONLY FOR CANADA) ........................ 77
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Care of the camera
To avoid damaging your camera and to experience the maximum enjoyment you 
should exercise the following precautions.
•
The lens, monitor and the camera body can sustain damage if the  camera body is dropped or 
subjected to excessive temperature, moisture, water or dust.
•The monitor can be damaged if excessive pressure is applied to  the screen surface, during 
actual use or while cleaning.
∫ Splash Proof
Splash Proof is a term used to describe an extra level of protection this camera offers 
against exposure to a minimal amount of moisture, water or dust . Splash Proof does not 
guarantee that damage will not occ ur if this camera is subjected to direct contact with 
water.
In order to minimize the possibility of damage please be sure t he following precautions are taken:–The Splash Proof feature works in conjunction with the H-HS1203 5 and H-HS35100 lenses 
that were specifically designed to support this feature.
–Make sure that all doors are securely closed.–Make sure that you are in a dry and secure place when changing  the battery, lens or memory 
card. After changing, make sure their protective doors are secu rely closed.
–If this camera is exposed to water, sand or any other foreign material clean it as soon as possible, 
taking the necessary precautions that the foreign substance doe s not get inside the camera.
–Under no circumstances should you touch or place any foreign ob jects within the camera or 
in close proximity of the camera’s image sensor.
If sand, dust, or liquids such as water droplets adhere to the  monitor, wipe them off with a dry soft cloth.–Not doing so may cause the monitor to respond incorrectly to to uch operations.
–If the monitor is closed when such liquids are present, malfunction may result.
∫Condensation
•Condensation may occur on the lens, monitor or in the viewfinder when the room temperature or humidity 
changes rapidly. This may cause the image to temporarily become  hazy. If this occurs, turn the camera off 
and allow the camera to sit in a temperature stable environment  for several minutes. It will clear by itself.
•If you know that you will be moving between areas where there will be a large change in 
temperature or humidity, you can help prevent condensation form ing on the camera by placing 
the camera in a large plastic zipper bag, so condensation will  form on the bag, not the camera. 
Allow the temperature to stabilize before removing the camera f rom the bag.
For smoother recording, we recommend updating the firmware of t he interchangeable lens 
to the latest version.
•
To view the latest information on the firmware or to download t he firmware, visit the 
support site below:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
•To check the firmware version of the interchangeable lens, atta ch it to the camera body and 
select [Version Disp.] in the [Setup] menu.
About the firmware of your interchangeable lens
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.Product numbers correct as of July 2015. These may be subject t o change.
Digital Camera Body
(This is referred to as camera body in this owner’s manual.)
¢This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indic ated as card in the 
text.
•The card is optional.•Description in this owner’s manual is based on the interchangea ble lens (H-FS14140: optional).(For U.S.A. only)
•If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at http://shop.panasonic.com/support for further 
information about obtaining replacement parts.
(For Canada only)
•If any accessories are lost, customers in Canada should visit o ur support page at 
www.panasonic.ca/english/support for further information about o btaining replacement parts.
1
Body Cap
¢
2Battery Pack(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)Charge the battery before use.
3 Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text)
4
USB Connection Cable
5 DVD
•Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
•Owner’s Manual for advanced features
6 Shoulder Strap
7 Hot shoe cover
¢
A:Black
B: Silver
8 Eyecup
¢
VKF4971
DMW-BLC12PP
2
1
DE-A79B
3
K1HY08YY0031
4
SFM0082
5
6
VFC5167
7
: 
SYQ0510: SYQ0511
8
SYQ0503
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