Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx8 Basic Owners Manual
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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 Indicator for ¶ (infinity) B MF Assist (enlarged screen) C Peaking D MF Guide •The in-focus portions will be highlighted. (Peaking)•You can check whether the point of focus is to the near side or to the far side. (MF Guide) You can perform the following operations: 5Press the shutter button halfway. •The assist screen will close. The recording screen will be disp layed.•You can also close the assist screen by pressing [MENU/SET]. When using an interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) with a focus ring Rotate to A side: Focuses on nearby subject Rotate to B side: Focuses on faraway subject Button operationTouch operationDescription of operation 3 /4 /2/ 1Dragging Moves the enlarged area Pinching out/in Enlarges/reduces the screen in small steps. sEnlarges/reduces the screen in large steps. sSwitches the enlarged display (windowed/full screen) [DISP.][Reset] Resets the area to be enlarged back to the center. A B AF + DA CB DMC-GX8_PP-SQT0775_eng.book 31 ページ 2015年7月7日 火曜日 午後5時1分

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] (P33)When the shutter button is pressed, a 4K photo is recorded. 4[Auto Bracket]Each time the shutter button is pressed, recordings are made with different exposure settings according to the Exposure Compensation range. 5[Self Timer] When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes place after the set time has elapsed. 31/3H 1234 A5 DMC-GX8_PP-SQT0775_eng.book 32 ページ 2015年7月7日 火曜日 午後5時1分

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 then press [MENU/SET]. •Settings will be optimized for 4K photo recording. The recordin g method is set to [ ] ([4K Burst]) by default. 1 Record a 4K photo. 2Select and save pictures. 3The picture is complete. [] [4K Burst]¢1,2 For capturing the best shot of a fast-moving subject Burst recording is performed while the shutter button is pressed and held. A Press and hold B Recording is performed •Press the button fully slightly in advance. Recording starts approximately 0.5 seconds after it has been pressed fully. [] [4K Burst(S/S)]¢1,2 “S/S” is an abbreviation of “Start/Stop”. For capturing unpredictable photo opportunities Burst recording starts when the shutter button is pressed and stops when pressed again. C Star t ( F i rs t) D Stop (Second) E Recording is performed 31/3H DMC-GX8_PP-SQT0775_eng.book 33 ページ 2015年7月7日 火曜日 午後5時1分

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 as motion pictures in MP4 format. •When [Auto Review] is enabled, the picture selection screen will be displayed automatically. •The picture will be saved in JPEG format.•The picture will be saved with recording information (Exif info rmation), including its shutter speed, aperture and ISO sensitivity information. •For details, refer to the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”. [] [4K Pre-Burst] For recording as needed whenever a photo opportunity arises Burst recording is performed for approximately 1 second before and after the moment that the shutter button is pressed. F Approximately 1 second G Recording is performed When the drive mode is set to [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]), the battery drains faster and the camera temperature rises. Select [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) only when recording. Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and saving Setting [Playback Mode] in the [Playback] menu to [4K PHOTO] en ables you to play back only 4K burst files and pictures created from them. \b \b AFSAFS4K4:3 DMC-GX8_PP-SQT0775_eng.book 34 ページ 2015年7月7日 火曜日 午後5時1分

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 activated image stabilizer is displayed on the recording screen . ¢ When [E-Stabilization (Video)] is set to [ON] Applicable modes: • When using an interchangeable lens with O.I.S. switch (such as H-FS14140), stabilizer function is activated if the O.I.S. switch of the lens is set to [ON]. ([ ] is set at the time of purchase) 1Select the menu. (P24) When taking picturesWhen recording motion pictures Panasonic lenses compatible with Dual I.S. (Based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard) •For the latest information on compatible lenses, please refer to our website. •If [ ] or [ ] is not displayed even when a compatible lens is used, update the lens firmware to the latest version. (P9) Lens + Body (Dual I.S.) ( / ) Lens ( ) 5-Axis Hybrid () ¢ Lenses compatible with the image stabilizer function (Based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard/Four Thirds System standard) Lens ( / ) Lens ( ) 5-Axis Hybrid () ¢ Lenses not compatible with the image stabilizer function (Based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard/Four Thirds System standard) Body ( / )— () When using a Leica lens mount adaptor (optional) or mount adaptor made by another manufacturer •Set [Shoot w/o Lens] to [ON]. > [Rec] > [Stabilizer]MENU DMC-GX8_PP-SQT0775_eng.book 35 ページ 2015年7月7日 火曜日 午後5時1分

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 method of taking pictures which involves turning the camera to track the movements of a subject which continues to move in a fixed direction). [OFF] [Stabilizer] does not work. •When using a lens with an O.I.S. switch, set the switch to [OFF]. [E-Stabilizat ion (Video)] Jitter during motion picture recording is corrected along the v ertical, horizontal, roll, pitch, and yaw axes (5-Axis Hybrid Image Stab ilizer). [ON]/[OFF] •When [ON] is selected, the angle of view of recorded motion pic tures may become narrower. [Focal Length Set] If your lens is compatible with the In-Body Image Stabilizer an d the focal length is not set automatically, you can set it manually. •When a manually selected focal length is set, a confirmation sc reen asking you to change the focal length setting is displayed after you t urn on the camera. Selecting [Yes] allows you to set [Focal Length Set] in [Stabilizer]. Setting the focal length of a lens > [Rec] > [Stabilizer] > [Focal Length Set] MENU DMC-GX8_PP-SQT0775_eng.book 36 ページ 2015年7月7日 火曜日 午後5時1分

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 indicator (red) C will flash while recording motion pictures. •If no operation is performed, part of the information on the screen will gradually become darker after approximately 10 seconds has passed, and will no longer be displayed after approximately 1 minute has passed. Pressing the [DISP.] button or touching the monitor will make the display reappear. This operation is to prevent screen burn-in and is not a malfunction. •Release the motion picture button right after you press it. 2Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again. •Still picture recording is also possible during the motion pict ure recording by fully pressing the shutter button. 3s3s3s R1m37 37s R1m37s C B A DMC-GX8_PP-SQT0775_eng.book 37 ページ 2015年7月7日 火曜日 午後5時1分

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 disconnected etc., the motion picture will not be recorded. •These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%RH. Please be aware that these times are approximate. •Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as turning this unit on and off, starting/st opping recording, etc. •MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [FHD], [HD] or [VGA]: Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 mi nutes and 59 seconds or the file size exceeds 4 GB. –Since the file size becomes larger with [FHD], recording with [ FHD] will stop before 29 minutes 59 seconds. •MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [4K]: You can continue recording without interruption even if the fil e size exceeds 4 GB, but the motion picture file will be divid ed and recorded/played back separately. ∫Setting the format, size and recording frame rate When [AVCHD] is selected ¢ AVCHD Progressive > [Motion Picture] > [Rec Format] [AVCHD] This data format is suitable for when playing back on a high-de finition TV, etc. [MP4]This data format is suitable for when playing back on a PC, etc . > [Motion Picture] > [Rec Quality] ItemSizeRecording frame rateSensor outputBit rate [FHD/28M/60p]¢1920k1080 60p 60 frames/second 28 Mbps [FHD/17M/60i]1920k 1080 60i 60 frames/second 17 Mbps [FHD/24M/30p]1920k 1080 60i 30 frames/second 24 Mbps [FHD/24M/24p]1920k 1080 24p 24 frames/second 24 Mbps MENU MENU DMC-GX8_PP-SQT0775_eng.book 38 ページ 2015年7月7日 火曜日 午後5時1分

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 the [Motion Picture] menu to [4K/100M/30p] or [4K/100M/24p]. (P38) 3 Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. 4 Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again. ItemSizeRecording frame rateSensor outputBit rate [4K/100M/30p] 3840k2160 30p 30 frames/second 100 Mbps [4K/100M/24p] 3840k2160 24p 24 frames/second 100 Mbps [FHD/28M/60p]1920k 1080 60p 60 frames/second 28 Mbps [FHD/20M/30p]1920k 1080 30p 30 frames/second 20 Mbps [HD/10M/30p] 1280 k720 10 Mbps [VGA/4M/30p] 640 k480 4 Mbps Recording motion pictures in 4K DMC-GX8_PP-SQT0775_eng.book 39 ページ 2015年7月7日 火曜日 午後5時1分

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 easily send an imag e to a web service. • For details, refer to the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”. Button operationTo u c h operationDescription of operationButton operationTouch operationDescription of operation 3Play/Pause4St op 2 Fast rewind¢1 1 Fast forward¢1 Frame-by-frame rewind (while pausing) ¢2 Frame-by-frame forward (while pausing) Reduce volume levelIncrease volume level ¢ 1 The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you press 1/2 again. ¢ 2 When a motion picture recorded with [AVCHD] is rewound frame -by-frame, its frames will be shown in intervals of approximately 0.5 seconds. •If you press [MENU/SET] during a pause, you can create a pictur e from a motion picture. 12s12s 12s 12s A DMC-GX8_PP-SQT0775_eng.book 40 ページ 2015年7月7日 火曜日 午後5時1分