Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx8 Basic Owners Manual

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Using a smartphone, you can combine motion pictures recorded with the camera’s [Snap 
Movie] function. Music can be added to motion pictures to be combined. In addition, you 
can save 
the combined motion picture or upload it on a web service.
1Connect to a smartphone. (P46)2Operate the smartphone.
•
[Snap Movie] of the “ Image App ” requires a smartphone that supp orts Android OS 4.3 or 
higher.
•The iPhone 4 and iPod touch (4th generation) do not support [Snap  Movie] of the “ Image App ”.
Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to  
your preference on a smartphone/tablet
1 Select  [ ].
2 Select [Snap Movie].
•
[Snap Movie] motion pictures with recent recording dates will b e selected and 
automatically sent to the smartphone.
•When motion pictures with recent recording dates are not availa ble, a screen that 
lets you select motion pictures will be displayed. Select motio n pictures and send 
them.
3 Edit the motion pictures.
•
Read the [Help] in the “ Image App ” menu for further details on  how to operate.
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About the supplied software
The supplied DVD includes the following software.
Install the software on to your computer before use.
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PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.7 PE (Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1)
•SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.3 SE
(Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1, Mac OS X v10.6 to v10.10)
•LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/
Windows 8.1)
∫ Installing supplied software
•Before inserting the DVD, close all running applications.
1Check the environment of your PC.
•For details about information such as the operating environment  or operating method, 
refer to the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF  format) ” or the operating 
instructions for the respective software programs.
2Insert the DVD with the supplied software.
•If the automatic playback screen is displayed, you can display  the menu by selecting and 
executing [Launcher.exe].
•In Windows 8/Windows 8.1, you can display the menu by clicking a  message that is 
displayed after inserting the DVD and then selecting and execut ing [Launcher.exe].
•You can also display the menu by double-clicking [SFMXXXX] in [ Computer] (XXXX 
differs depending on the model).
3Click [Applications].
4Click on the [Recommended Installation] on the install menu to  install.
•Proceed with installation according to messages appearing on th e screen.
•The software compatible with your PC will be installed.•On the Mac, SILKYPIX can be installed manually.1Insert the DVD with the supplied software.
2 Double-click the application folder on the DVD.
3 Double-click on the automatically displayed folder.
4 Double-click the icon in the application folder.
Not available in these cases:
•
“ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” and “ LoiLoScope ” are not compatible with Mac.
For details on how to use the SILKYPIX Developer Studio, refer 
to the “Help” or the 
Ichikawa Soft Laboratory’s support website:
http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/p/support/
For more information on how to use LoiLoScope, read the LoiLoScope manual 
available for download at the link below.
Manual URL: http://loilo.tv/product/20
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Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display
•The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ ] (monitor 
style) in the monitor.
In recording
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Recording Mode (P21)
Custom settings
Photo Style
‰ŒFlash Mode
Flash
Extended Tele Conversion 
(when recording motion 
pictures)
Recording format/Recording 
quality (P38)
Snap Movie
Picture size/Aspect Ratio (P29)
Extended Tele Conversion 
(when taking still pictures)
PC3-1
EXPSEXPS
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Image size (Panorama Shot 
Mode)
Image effect (filter) adjustment 
display
Image effect (filter) setting
Card (displayed only during 
recording)
Elapsed recording time¢ 1 (P37)
Simultaneous recording 
indicator
Automatic viewfinder/monitor 
switching (P23)
Peaking
Highlight Shadow
HDR/iHDR (P27)
Multi exposure
Digital Zoom
Electronic shutter
Picture Mode (Photo Priority)
Overheat indicator (P59, 61)
STD.WIDE
EXPS
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A›Quality (P30)
Focus Mode
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ØAF Mode
Pull Focus
Face Recognition
AF Lock
Burst
4K Photo (P33)
Auto Bracket
Self-timer
Battery indication
Image Stabilizer (P35)
Jitter alert
Recording state (Flashes red.)/
Focus (Lights green.) (P20)
Focus (Under low illumination)
Focus (Starlight AF)
Connected to Wi-Fi
Histogram
3
Name¢ 2
Number of days that have passed since the 
departure date¢3
Age¢2
Location¢3
Current date and time/Travel destination setting¢3: 
“
Exposure meter
Focal distance display
Step zoom
AFSAFFAFCMF
AFL
LOW
STAR
4
AF area
Spot metering target
Center marker display
Self-timer¢ 4
Mic level display
Silent Mode
External Microphone
AE Lock
Metering Mode
Program Shift
3.5Aperture value (P20)
60Shutter speed (P20)
Exposure compensation value
Manual Exposure Assistance
ISO sensitivity
5
White Balance Bracket
White Balance Fine Adjustment
VÐîÑWhite Balance
Color (P27)
98Number of recordable pictures¢5
r20Maximum number of pictures 
that can be taken continuously
Available recording time¢1, 5
AEL
AE
BKTAWB
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¢1 h: hour, m: minute, s: second
¢ 2 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned  on if the [Profile Setup] 
setting is set.
¢ 3 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned  on, after setting the clock 
and after switching from Playback Mode to Recording Mode.
¢ 4 This is displayed during countdown.
¢ 5 It is possible to switch the display between the number of rec ordable pictures and available 
recording time with the [Remaining Disp.] setting in the [Custo m] menu.
Touch tab
Touch zoom
Touch Shutter
Touch AE
Peaking
Function button (P25)
//
Color (P27)
Defocus control function (P27)
Type of defocus ([Miniature Effect])
One point color
Position of the light source
Image effect (filter) adjustment
Image effect (filter)
Aperture value (P20)
Shutter speed (P20)
ISO sensitivity
Microphone level adjustment
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MINI
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On-monitor recording information
In recording
1
Recording Mode (P21)
F3.5Aperture value (P20)
1/60Shutter speed (P20)
Battery indication
2
ISO sensitivity
Exposure compensation value
Manual Exposure Assistance
‰ŒFlash Mode
Flash
F 3.5
98AW B
1/60
000
Fn
ISOAUTO
Wi-FiL4:3AFS
AFS
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

C1EXPS
EXPS
ISOAUTO
00
WL
3
Single (P32)
Burst
4K Photo (P33)
Auto Bracket
Self-timer
Focus Mode (P31)
š
ØAF Mode
A›Quality (P30)
Picture size/Aspect Ratio (P29)
Wi-FiWi-Fi (P44)
Function button setting (P25)
4
Photo Style
VÐîÑWhite Balance
Intelligent Dynamic Range 
Control
Metering Mode
98Number of recordable pictures
r20Maximum number of pictures 
that can be taken continuously
Available recording time
AFS
L4:3
Fn
1
AE
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Menu list
•[Photo Style], [Filter Settings], [AFS/AFF], [Metering Mode], [Highlight Shadow], [i.Dynamic], 
[i.Resolution], [Diffraction Compensation] and [Digital Zoom] a re common to both the [Rec] menu and 
[Motion Picture] menu. Changing these settings in one of these  menus is reflected in other menu.
To display explanations of the menu items.
When [Menu Information] in the [Setup] menu is set to 
[ON], explanations of the menu items and settings are 
displayed on the menu screen.
A Explanations of the menu
[Rec]
This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels, 4K Photo and other aspects of the 
pictures you are recording.
[Photo Style] [i.Resolution][ISO Increments]
[Filter Settings] [iHandheld Night Shot] [Extended ISO]
[Aspect Ratio] [iHDR][Long Shtr NR]
[Picture Size] [HDR][Shading Comp.]
[Quality] [Multi Exp.][Diffraction Compensation]
[AFS/AFF] [Time Lapse Shot] [Ex. Tele Conv.]
[Metering Mode] [Stop Motion Animation][Digital Zoom]
[Burst Rate] [Panorama Settings][Color Space]
[4K PHOTO] [Electronic Shutter][Stabilizer]
[Auto Bracket] [Shutter Delay][Face Recog.]
[Self Timer] [Flash] [Profile Setup]
[Highlight Shadow] [Red-Eye Removal]
[i.Dynamic] [ISO Limit Set]
[Motion Picture]
This menu lets you set the [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], and oth er aspects for motion picture 
recording.
[Photo Style] [Metering Mode][Silent Operation]
[Filter Settings] [Highlight Shadow] [Mic Level Disp.]
[Snap Movie] [i.Dynamic][Mic Level Adj.]
[Rec Format] [i.Resolution][Wind Noise Canceller]
[Rec Quality] [Diffraction Compensation]
[Exposure Mode] [Luminance Level]
[AFS/AFF] [Ex. Tele Conv.]
[Picture Mode] [Digital Zoom]
[Continuous AF] [Flkr Decrease]
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¢This allows you to set the volume for electronic sound and the  electronic shutter sound.
[Custom]
Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and button operations, can be set up 
according to your preferences. Also, it is possible to register  the modified settings.
[Cust.Set Mem.][MF Assist Display][Remaining Disp.]
[Silent Mode] [MF Guide][Auto Review]
[AF/AE Lock] [Peaking][Fn Button Set]
[AF/AE Lock Hold] [Histogram][Q.MENU]
[Shutter AF] [Guide Line] [Dial Set.]
[Half Press Release] [Center Marker][Video Button]
[Quick AF] [Highlight][Power Zoom Lens]
[Eye Sensor AF] [Zebra Pattern][Eye Sensor]
[Pinpoint AF Time] [Monochrome Live View][Touch Settings]
[Pinpoint AF Display] [Constant Preview][Touch Scroll]
[AF Assist Lamp] [Expo.Meter] [Menu Guide]
[Direct Focus Area] [LVF Disp.Style][Shoot w/o Lens]
[Focus/Release Priority] [Monitor Disp. Style]
[AF+MF] [Monitor Info. Disp.]
[MF Assist] [Rec Area]
[Setup]
This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the opera ting beep tone settings and set 
other settings which make it easier for you to operate the came ra.
You can also configure the settings of Wi-Fi related functions.
[Clock Set] [Economy] [Self Timer Auto Off]
[World Time] [USB Mode] [No.Reset]
[Travel Date] [TV Connection] [Reset]
[Wi-Fi] [Menu Resume] [Reset Wi-Fi Settings]
[Beep]
¢[Menu Background] [Pixel Refresh]
[Live View Mode] [Menu Information][Sensor Cleaning]
[Monitor Display]/[Viewfinder] [Language] [Format]
[Monitor Luminance] [Version Disp.]
[Playback]
This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settin gs, etc. of recorded pictures.
[2D/3D Settings][Text Stamp][Rotate Disp.]
[Slide Show] [Video Divide][Favorite]
[Playback Mode] [Time Lapse Video] [Print Set]
[Location Logging] [Stop Motion Video][Protect]
[RAW Processing] [Resize][Face Rec Edit]
[Clear Retouch] [Cropping][Picture Sort]
[Title Edit] [Rotate] [Delete Confirmation]
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Troubleshooting
First, try out the following procedures.
•
Please also refer to the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”, which describes 
more detailed information.
•The battery is exhausted.
> Charge the battery.
•If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted.
>Turn the camera off frequently by using the [Economy] etc.
•Is the drive mode set to [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst])? When [ ] ([4K Pre- Burst]) is selected, the 
battery drains faster.
> Select [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) only when recording.
•When the drive mode is set to [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]), the camera t emperature rises. In some 
cases, the camera may display [ ], switch to [ ] ([4K Burst]) and  stop the recording to 
protect itself. Wait until the camera cools down.
•The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera. (P20)•There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightl y.•Is [Focus/Release Priority] in the [Custom] menu set to [RELEAS E]?
•Is [Shutter AF] in the [Custom] menu set to [OFF]?•Is the AF Lock applied incorrectly?
If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting  [Reset] on the 
[Setup] menu.
The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.
The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.
The battery becomes flat too quickly.
Taking pictures is not possible.
The shutter will not operate immediately when the shutter butto n is pressed.
The subject is not focused properly.
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•The shutter speed will become slower and the Image Stabilizer function may not work properly 
when taking pictures especially in dark places.
> We recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when tak ing pictures.
> We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer when taking pict ures with a slow shutter 
speed.
•When a moving subject is recorded with the electronic shutter,  the subject may appear 
distorted on the picture.
•If you record a moving subject when using the electronic shutte r or recording motion picture or 
a 4K photo, the subject may appear distorted on the picture. Th is is characteristic of MOS 
sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. This is not  a malfunction.
•This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera ’s pickup sensors.
This is not a malfunction.
•Are you taking pictures with the electronic shutter?
> When using the electronic shutter, lowering the shutter speed m ay reduce the effect of the 
horizontal stripes.
•If noticeable flicker or striping is seen under lighting such as a fluorescent or LED lighting fixture 
when recording motion pictures, you can reduce the flicker or s triping by setting up [Flkr 
Decrease] and fixing the shutter speed. It is possible to selec t a shutter speed from [1/50], [1/60], 
[1/100], or [1/120]. You can set the shutter speed manually in  the Creative Video Mode. (P28)
•When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture, etc.,  increasing the shutter speed 
may introduce slight changes to brightness and color. These are  a result of the characteristics 
of the light source and do not indicate a malfunction.
•When recording subjects in extremely bright locations or record ing under fluorescent lighting, 
LED lighting fixture, mercury lamp, sodium lighting, etc., the  colors and screen brightness may 
change or horizontal striping may appear on the screen.
The recorded picture is blurred.
The Image Stabilizer is not effective.
The subject appears distorted on the picture.
Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent lighting and 
LED lighting fixture.
The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different  from the actual 
scene.
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