Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx8 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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∫Limitations on the 4K Photo function
To optimize settings for 4K photo recording, certain limitations apply to some recording 
functions, menu items and other settings.
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The following items are fixed to the settings indicated below:
¢ Settings in the [Motion Picture] menu are not applied to 4K bur st files recorded with the 4K 
Photo function.
•The following limitations apply to the recording functions indi cated below:
[Picture Size][4K] (8M)•Following picture sizes...

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•The following menu items are disabled:
Applicable to [ ] ([4K Burst])/[ ] ([4K Burst(S/S)])/[ ] ([4K Pre-Burst])
Only [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst])
•When recording with the 4K Photo function, the [i.Resolution] s etting changes from 
[EXTENDED] to [LOW].
•When recording with the 4K Photo function, only the In-Lens Ima ge Stabilizer [ ] ([Normal]) 
is enabled.
Dual I.S. and the In-Body Image Stabilizer are disabled.
•When recording with the 4K Photo function, [Destination] in [Tr...

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Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
Applicable modes: 
Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the 
Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pr essed.
With Auto Bracket
[Step]: [3 •1/3], [Sequence]: [0/ s/r ]
1Press  4 ().
2Press to  2/1 to select the Auto Bracket icon 
([ ], etc.), and then press  3.
3Press 2/1 to select the compensation range, 
and then press [MENU/SET].
4Focus on the subject and take a...

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∫Changing the settings for [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] and [ Sequence] in Auto 
Bracket
1Select the menu.  (P63)
2Press 3/4  to select [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] or [Sequence] and th en 
press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4  to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
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You can take one picture at a time when set to [ ].•You can continuously take pictures up to set numbers when set t o [ ].
•Exit the menu after it is set.
•When taking pictures using Auto Bracket...

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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Applicable modes: 
1Press 4 ().
2Press  2/1 to select the self-timer icon 
([ ], etc.), and then press  3.
3Press 2/1 to select the time setting for the 
self-timer, and then press [MENU/SET].
•Time setting for the self timer can also be set by [Self Timer]  in the [Rec] menu.
Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed.
After 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 seconds in tervals.
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4Press the shutter button halfway to focus and 
then press it fully to take the picture.
•Focus and exposure will be set when the shutter button 
is pressed halfway.
•After the self-timer indicator flashes, recording starts.
∫Canceling the self-timer
Select  [ ] ([Single]) or [ ] from among the drive modes.  (P174)
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It is also possible to cancel by turning off this unit.
(When [Self Timer Auto Off]  (P82) is set to [ON])
•The flash output may vary slightly when the [ ]...

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7.  Functions Customized for Various 
Subjects and Purposes
Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals 
([Time Lapse Shot])
Applicable modes: 
The camera can automatically take  pictures of subjects such as animals or plants as time 
elapses and create a motion picture.
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Set the date and time settings in advance.  (P40)•Pictures taken with Time Lapse Shot are displayed as a set of g roup pictures. (P257)
1Select the menu.  (P63)
2Press 3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/
SET]. >
 [Rec]...

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•Recording may not be consistent with the set recording interval or the set number of 
pictures depending on recording conditions.
3Press  3/4  to select [Start] and then press [MENU/SET].
4Press the shutter button fully.
•The recording starts automatically.
•During recording standby, the power will turn off automatically  if no operation is performed 
for a certain period. The Time Lapse Shot is continued even wit h the power turned off....

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6Select [OK] with 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET] .
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] 
is selected.
•Motion pictures can also be created from [Time Lapse 
Video] in the [Playback] menu.  (P275)
•This function is not for use in a security camera.•If you leave the unit somewhere to perform [Time Lapse Shot], p lease be careful of theft.
•Recording for long periods in cold places such as ski resorts or places at high...

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Creating Stop Motion Pictures ([Stop Motion 
Animation])
Applicable modes: 
A stop motion picture is created by splicing pictures together.
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Set the date and time settings in advance.  (P40)
•Pictures taken with [Stop Motion Animation] are displayed as a set of group pictures. (P257)
1Select the menu. (P63)
Before creating a motion picture with [Stop Motion Animation]
With [Stop Motion Animation], you can make a motion picture in which...