Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx8 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken,  the pictures may take on 
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being 
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto Whit e Balance may not function 
properly. In a case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
Kl Kelvin Color Temperature
You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by 
setting the White Balance.
1Select the White Balance and then press  4.
2Press 3/4 /2 /1  to fine-adjust the White Balance.
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You can also make fine adjustments by touching the White 
Balance graph.
•Pressing [DISP.] resets the position back to the center.
3Press [MENU/SET].
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If you finely adjust the White Balance to [A] (amber), the Whit e Balance icon on the screen will 
change to orange.
If you finely adjust the White Balance to [B] (blue), the White  Balance icon on the screen will 
change to blue.
•If you finely adjust the White Balance to [G] (green) or [M] (m agenta), [_] (green) or [ `] 
(magenta) appears beside the White Balance icon on the screen.
•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the p icture when using the flash.•The White Balance fine adjustment level returns to the standard setting (center point) in the 
following cases.
–When you reset the White Balance in [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ]–When you reset the color temperature manually in [ ]
Finely adjusting the White Balance
2 : A (AMBER: ORANGE)
1 : B (BLUE: BLUISH)
3 : G (GREEN: GREENISH)
4 : M (MAGENTA: REDDISH)
G GGGGG
A AAAA ABBBBBBB
M
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Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the White Balance fine 
adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colors are automatically recorded when the 
shutter button is pressed once.
1Fine-adjust the White Balance in step 2 of “Finely 
adjusting the White Balance” and then perform the 
bracket setting by rotating the rear dial.
Rotating the rear dial to the right:
Horizontal ([A] to [B])
Rotating the rear dial to the left:
Vertical ([G] to [M])
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You can also set the bracket by touching [ ]/[ ].
2Press [MENU/SET].
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[ ] is displayed in White Balance icon in the screen when the Wh ite Balance Bracket is set.•The White Balance Bracket setting is released when this unit has been turned off (including 
Sleep Mode).
•You will only hear the shutter sound once.
Not available in these cases:
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The White Balance Bracket does not work in the following cases:–Panorama Shot Mode
–When recording motion pictures–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
–When [HDR] is set to [ON]–When using [Multi Exp.]–When using [Time Lapse Shot]
White Balance Bracket
G GG
GGG
A
AA
AA
AB BBB
BBB
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Setting the Picture Quality and Size
Applicable modes: 
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback 
method.
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The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so che ck before printing. (P392)•If you use the HDMI output during recording, the setting is fix ed to [16:9].
Applicable modes: 
Set the number of pixels.
The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when 
they are printed onto large sheets.
Setting the aspect ratio of pictures
> [Rec] > [Aspect Ratio]
[4:3] [Aspect Ratio] of a 4:3 TV
[3:2][Aspect Ratio] of a 35 mm film camera
[16:9] [Aspect Ratio] of a high-definition TV, etc.
[1:1]Square aspect ratio
Setting the number of pixels
> [Rec] > [Picture Size]
When the aspect ratio is [4:3]. When the aspect ratio is [3:2].
SettingsImage sizeSettingsImage size
[L] (20M) 5184 k3888[L]  (17M) 5184 k3456
[M]  (10M) 3712 k2784[M]  (9M) 3712k2480
[S]  (5M) 2624 k1968[S]  (4.5M) 2624 k1752
When the aspect ratio is [16:9]. When the aspect ratio is [1:1].
SettingsImage sizeSettingsImage size
[L] (14.5M) 5184 k2920[L]  (14.5M) 3888 k3888
[M]  (8M) 3840 k2160[M]  (7.5M) 2784k 2784
[S] (2M) 1920 k1080[S]  (3.5M) 1968 k1968
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•When [Ex. Tele Conv.] (P221) is set, [ ] is displayed on the picture sizes of each aspect ratio 
except for [L].
•The picture size will be fixed to [S] when [Burst Rate] is set  to [SH].•The picture size will be fixed to [4K] ([4:3]: 3328k2496; [3:2]: 3504 k2336; [16:9]: 3840 k2160; 
[1:1]: 2880 k2880) w hen recording 4K photos.
Applicable modes: 
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored .
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RAW images are always recorded in the [4:3] (5184 k3888) aspect ratio regardless of the 
aspect ratio at the time of recording.
•When you delete an image recorded with [ ] or [ ], both the RAW and JPEG images 
will be deleted simultaneously.
•When you play back an image recorded with [ ], gray areas corresponding to the aspect 
ratio at the time of recording are displayed.
Setting the compression rate of pictures ([Quality])
>  [Rec] > [Quality]
SettingsFile formatDescription of settings
[A ]
JPEG A JPEG image in which image quality was given priority.[
› ] A standard image quality JPEG image.
This is useful for increasing the number of shots without 
changing the number of pixels.
[]RAW
iJPEG You can record a RAW image and a JPEG image ([
A] or 
[ › ]) simultaneously.[]
[]RAW You can only record RAW images.
[ ] images are recorded with a smaller data volume than 
[] or [].
About RAW
RAW format refers to a data format of images that have not been  processed. Playback 
and editing of RAW images require the camera or the dedicated s oftware.
You can make advanced adjustment s by editing RAW images. For example, you can 
adjust the White Balance after taking pictures or save them in  file formats that are 
capable of displaying them on a PC. Pictures taken in RAW forma t will have higher 
image quality than those taken in JPEG format, but the data siz e will be larger.
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You can process RAW images in [RAW Processing] in the [Playback ] menu. (P266)
•To process and edit RAW files on a PC, use the software “SILKYP IX Developer Studio” by 
Ichikawa Soft Laboratory on the DVD (supplied).
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•The setting is fixed to [A] when recording 4K photos.
Not available in these cases:
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The following effects are not reflected in RAW images:–Intelligent Auto Plus Mode
–Creative Control Mode–White Balance–[Photo Style]¢ 1/[Aspect Ratio]/[Highlight Shadow]¢1/[i.Dynamic]¢1/[Red-Eye Removal]¢2/
[i.Resolution]¢ 1/[Diffraction Compensation]¢2/[Color Space]¢ 1 ([Rec] menu)
¢ 1 If you perform [RAW Processing] in the [Playback] menu on a pi cture, you can process it into 
a picture in JPEG format with the settings at the time of recor ding. The settings will be used 
as initial settings when you start [RAW Processing].
¢ 2 If you perform [RAW Processing] in the [Playback] menu on a pi cture taken with the effect, 
the effect will be applied to the processed picture in JPEG for mat.
•In the following cases, [ ], [ ], and [ ] cannot be set.–Panorama Shot Mode 
						

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Using Image Correction Functions
Applicable modes: 
Contrast and exposure are compensated when the brightness difference between the 
background and subject is great, etc.
Settings: [AUTO]/[HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[OFF]
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[AUTO] automatically sets the intensity of the effect according  to the recording conditions.
•Those menu items are shared by the [Rec] menu and the [Motion P icture] menu. When the 
setting for either of the two is changed, the setting for the o ther is also changed.
Not available in these cases:
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This feature may be automatically disabled, depending on the re cording conditions.•This function is not available in the following cases:
–When [HDR] is set to [ON]
Applicable modes: 
Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by using the Intelligent Resolution 
Technology.
Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD] /[LOW]/[EXTENDED]/[OFF]
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[EXTENDED] allows you to take natural pictures with a higher re solution.
•The setting [EXTENDED] changes to [LOW] when recording motion pictures or 4K photos.•Those menu items are shared by the [Rec] menu and the [Motion P icture] menu. When the 
setting for either of the two is changed, the setting for the o ther is also changed.
Compensating the contrast and exposure ([i.Dynamic])
> [Rec] > [i.Dynamic]
Raising the resolution ([i.Resolution])
>  [Rec] > [i.Resolution]
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Applicable modes: 
You can combine 3 pictures with different levels of exposure into a single picture with rich 
gradation.
You can minimize the loss of gradations in bright areas and dar k areas when, for example, 
the contrast between the background and the subject is large.
An image combined by HDR is recorded in JPEG.
∫ What is HDR?
HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and refers to a technique for  expressing a wide 
contrast range.
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Do not move the unit during the continuous shooting after press ing the shutter button.•You cannot take the next picture until the combination of pictures is complete.
•A moving subject may be recorded with unnatural blurs.•The angle of view becomes narrow slightly when [Auto Align] is  set to [ON].•Flash is fixed to [Œ] (forced flash off).
Not available in these cases:
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[HDR] does not work for the pictures taken during a motion pict ure recording.
•This function is not available in the following cases:–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]–When using [Time Lapse Shot]
–When using [Stop Motion Animation]  (only when [Auto Shooting]  i s set)
Combining pictures with different exposures ([HDR])
> [Rec] > [HDR]
[ON] Records HDR pictures.
[OFF] Does not record HDR pictures.
[SET][Dynamic Range]
[AUTO]:
Automatically adjusts the exposure range according to the diffe rences 
between the bright and dark areas.
[ n 1EV]/[ n2EV]/[ n3EV]:
Adjusts the exposure within the selected exposure parameters.
[Auto Align]
[ON]: Automatically corrects camera shake (jitter) and other problems  that 
can cause the images to misalign.
Recommended for use during hand-held shooting.
[OFF]: Image misalignment not adjusted.
Recommended when a tripod is used.
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Applicable modes: 
The camera automatically removes noise that appears when the shutter speed becomes 
slower to take pictures of night scenery etc. so you can take b eautiful pictures.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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[Long shutter noise reduction ongoing] is displayed for the sam e time as the shutter speed for 
signal processing.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slowed to  take pictures.
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not available in the following cases:–When recording motion pictures–When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH]
–When recording 4K photos–When using the electronic shutter
Applicable modes: 
When the screen periphery darkens as a result of the lens chara cteristics, you can record 
pictures with the brightness of the screen periphery corrected.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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This feature may be automatically disabled, depending on the re cording conditions.•Noise in the periphery of the picture may stand out with higher ISO sensitivity.
Not available in these cases:
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Correction is not possible in the following cases:–When recording motion pictures
–Recording still pictures while recording a motion picture [only  when set to [ ] ([Video 
Priority])]
–When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH]
–When recording 4K photos•Depending on the lens used, [Shading Comp.] may not operate.
Refer to the website for compatible lenses.
Reducing the long shutter noise ([Long Shtr NR])
>  [Rec] > [Long Shtr NR]
Correcting the brightness on the screen periphery ([Shading Com p.])
> [Rec] > [Shading Comp.]
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Applicable modes: 
The camera raises the resolution by correcting the blurriness caused by diffraction when 
the aperture is closed.
Settings: [AUTO]/[OFF]
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This feature may be automatically disabled, depending on the re cording conditions.•Noise may stand out with higher ISO sensitivity.
•Those menu items are shared by the [Rec] menu and the [Motion P icture] menu. When the 
setting for either of the two is changed, the setting for the o ther is also changed.
Not available in these cases:
•Depending on the lens used, [Diffraction Compensation] may not  operate.
Applicable modes: 
Set this when you want to correct the color reproduction  of the recorded pictures on a PC, 
printer etc.
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Set to [sRGB] if you are not very familiar with AdobeRGB.•The setting is fixed to [sR GB] in the following cases.–When recording motion pictures
–When recording 4K photos
Raising the resolution when the aperture is closed 
([Diffraction Compensation]) 
> [Rec] > [Diffraction Compensation]
Setting the color space ([Color Space])
>  [Rec] > [Color Space]
[sRGB] Color space is set to sRGB color space.
This is widely used in computer related equipment.
[AdobeRGB] Color space is set to AdobeRGB color space.
AdobeRGB is mainly used for business purposes such as professio
nal 
printing because it has a greater range of reproducible colors  than sRGB.
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Settings
Adjusting Focus Automatically
By setting the optimum Focus Mode or Auto Focus Mode for the subject or recording 
condition, you can let the camera automatically adjust focus in  various scenes.
1Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or 
[AFC].
•The Focus Mode will be set. (P142)
2Press 2 ().
3Press  2/1 to select AF Mode and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•The Auto Focus Mode will be set.  (P144)
4Press the shutter button halfway.
•Auto Focus will be activated.
•The focus indication is displayed as [ ] in a dark environment,  and focusing may take 
longer than usual.
FocusWhen the subject is  focusedWhen the subject is not  focused
Focus indication  A On Blinks
AF area  B Green —
Sound Beeps 2 times —
60 60
60
3.5
3.5
3.5
B A
LOW