Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx8 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Setting the Metering Mode
Applicable modes: 
Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be change d.
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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.
> [Rec] > [Metering Mode]
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(Multiple) This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitab
le 
exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen 
automatically.
Usually, we recommend using this method.
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(Center weighted) This is the method used to focus on the subject on the center o
f the 
screen and measure the whole screen evenly.
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(Spot) This is the method to measure the subject in the spot 
metering target 
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Setting the Shutter Type 
([Electronic Shutter])
Applicable modes: 
You can use either of the two shutters to take pictures: the me chanical shutter or the 
electronic shutter.
¢ 1 This setting is available only in Manual Exposure Mode.  (P99)
¢ 2 Up to an ISO sensitivity of [ISO3200]. When the setting is hig her than [ISO3200], the shutter 
speed will be faster than 1 second.
¢ 3 The mechanical shutter sound cannot be muted.
¢ 4 Electronic shutter sound settings can be changed in [E-Shutter  Vol]  and [E-Shutter Tone] . 
(P76)
Select the menu. (P63)
•When [ ] is displayed on the screen, pictures will be taken with  the electronic shutter. 
•When [Burst Rate] is set to  [SH], pictures will be taken with  the electronic shutter.•4K photos will be recorded with the electronic shutter.•When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON], pictures will be taken with  the electronic shutter.
•When a moving subject is recorded with the electronic shutter,  the subject may appear 
distorted on the picture.
•When the electronic shutter is used under fluorescent or LED lighting, etc., horizontal 
stripes may appear on the picture. In such cases, lowering the  shutter speed may 
reduce the effect of the horizontal stripes.  (P98)
•Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness r ights, etc. of the subject 
when you use this function. Use at your own risk.
Mechanical shutterElectronic Shutter
Flash ± —
Shutter Speed 
(Sec.) B (Bulb)¢
1/60 to 1/8000th 1¢2 to 1/16000th
Shutter sound Mechanical shutter sound¢3Electronic shutter sound¢4
>  [Rec] > [Electronic Shutter]
[ON] Takes pictures using the electronic shutter method.
[OFF] Takes pictures with the mechanical shutter.
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Minimizing vibration of the shutter
Applicable modes: 
To reduce the influence of hand shake or shutter vibration, shutter is released after the 
specified time has passed.
Select the menu. (P63)
Settings: [8SEC]/[4SEC]/[2SEC]/[1SEC]/[OFF]
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not available in the following cases:
–When recording motion pictures–When recording 4K photos–When [HDR] is set to [ON]
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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 the drive mode, select [ ]. The setting will switch to  [Single].
•Settings for each drive mode can be changed by pressing 3.
1[Single]When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is 
recorded.
2[Burst] 
(P175) Recordings are made in succession while the shutter 
button is pressed.
3[4K PHOTO] 
(P178) When the shutter button is pressed, a 4K photo is 
recorded.
4[Auto Bracket] 
(P193)Each time the shutter button is pressed, recordings 
are made with different exposure settings according to 
the Exposure Compensation range.
5[Self Timer] (P195)
When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes 
place after the set time has elapsed.
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Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
Applicable modes: 
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
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Pictures taken with a burst speed of [SH] will be recorded as a  single burst group (P257).
1Press 4 ().
2Press  2/1 to select the burst icon ([ ], 
etc.), and then press  3.
3Select the burst speed with  2/1, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
¢ 1 Number of recordable pictures
¢ 2 When recording is performed under the test conditions specifie d by Panasonic
¢ 3 Depending on the recording conditions, the number of recordabl e pictures in a burst 
may be reduced.
(For example, when you set [i.Resolution] of the [Rec] menu, th e number of 
recordable pictures in a burst may be reduced)
¢ 4 Pictures can be taken until the capacity of the card becomes f ull. However the burst 
speed will become slower halfway . The exact timing of this depends on the aspect 
ratio, the picture size, the setting for the quality and the ty pe of card used.
[SH]
(Super high  speed)[H]
(High speed)[M]
(Middle  speed)[L]
(Low speed)
Burst 
speed
(pictures/
second)Mechanical  shutter —8 (AFS)
6 (AFC) 5.5 (AFS)
6 (AFC) 2
Electronic 
Shutter 40
10 (AFS)
6 (AFC) 62
Live View during Burst 
Mode None None Available Available
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1
With RAW files — 30 or more¢2, 3, 4
Without RAW 
files Max. 120
100 or more¢2, 3, 4
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•The picture size will be fixed to [S] when [Burst Rate] is set to [SH].•The burst speed may become slower depending on the following settings.
–[Picture Size] (P133)/[Quality] (P134)/[Sensitivity]  (P168)/Focus Mode  (P142)/[Focus/
Release Priority]  (P157)
•Burst speed can also be set with [Burst Rate] in the [Rec] menu .
•Refer to P134 for information about RAW files.
4Focus on the subject and take a picture.
•Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst Mode.
∫Canceling the Burst Mode
Select  [ ] ([Single]) or [ ] from among the drive modes.  (P174)
∫ About the maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuo usly
When you press the shutter button halfway, the maximum number 
of pictures you can take cont inuously will appear. You can chec k 
the approximate number of pictures that can be taken before the  
burst speed slows down.
Example: When 20 pictures can be taken: [r20]
•Once recording starts, the maximum number of pictures that can  be taken continuously will 
decrease. When [r0] appears, the burst speed will slow down.
•When [r99+] is displayed, you can take 100 or more pictures con tinuously.
Focusing in Burst Mode
The way focus is achieved varies according to the focus mode  (P142) setting and the 
[Focus/Release Priority]  (P157) setting in the [Custom] menu.
¢1 When the subject is dark or the burst speed is set to [SH], th e focus is fixed on the first 
picture.
¢ 2 The burst speed may become slower because the camera is contin uously focusing on the 
subject.
¢ 3 Burst speed takes priority, and focus is estimated within poss ible range.
Focus mode[Focus/Release 
Priority]Focus
[AFS] [FOCUS]
At the first picture
[RELEASE]
[AFF]/[AFC]
¢ 1[FOCUS] Normal focusing¢2
[RELEASE] Predicted focusing¢3
[MF] —Focus set with Manual Focus
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•We recommend using the shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional) when you want to 
keep the shutter button pressed fully while taking pictures in  Burst Mode. Refer to P354 for 
information about the shutter remote control.
•When the burst speed is set to [SH] or [H] (when focus mode is  [AFS] or [MF]), the exposure 
and White Balance are fixed at the settings used for the first  picture for the subsequent pictures 
as well.
When the burst speed is set to [H] (when focus mode is [AFF] or  [AFC]), [M] or [L], they are 
adjusted each time you take a picture.
•Since the shutter speed becomes slower in dark places, the burs t speed (pictures/second) may 
become slower.
•Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take  the next picture if you repeat 
the recording of pictures.
•It may take time to save pictures taken in Burst Mode on the ca rd. If you take pictures 
continuously while saving, the maximum number of recordable pic tures decreases. For 
continuous shooting, use of a high speed memory card is recomme nded.
Not available in these cases:
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The Burst Mode is disabled in the following cases.–[Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/[Miniature Effect]/[Soft  Focus]/[Star Filter]/
[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)
–When White Balance Bracket is set–When recording motion pictures
–When recording using the flash–When recording with the shutter speed set to [B] (Bulb)–When recording with [iHandheld Night Shot]
–When [HDR] is set to [ON]–When using [Multi Exp.]
–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–When using [Stop Motion Animation] (only when [Auto Shooting]  i s set)–When [Simultaneous record w/o filter] of [Filter Settings] is set to [ON]
•In the following cases, [ SH ] in Burst Mode cannot be used.–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]–When using [Stop Motion Animation]
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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.).
1 Record a 4K photo.
2 Select and save pictures.
3 The picture is complete.
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Use a UHS Speed Class 3 card to record 4K photos.  (P22)
•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 
recording method is set to [ ] ([4K Burst]) by default.
•For information on the functions with settings that cannot 
be changed and other limitations, refer to  P191.
•You can also select the recording method in the [Rec Method] of  [4K PHOTO] in the 
[Rec] menu.
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6. Shutter and Drive Settings
¢ Audio is not played back when you perform playback with the ca mera.
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[4K Burst] 
(P181)
For capturing the best shot of a 
fast-moving subject (e.g., sports, 
aeroplanes, trains)
Burst recording is performed while the 
shutter button is pressed and held.
The shutter sound will be heard repeatedly.
A Press and hold
B Recording is performed
Audio recording: Not available
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[4K Burst(S/S)] 
(P182)
“S/S” is an 
abbreviation of 
“Start/Stop”.
For capturing unpredictable photo 
opportunities  (e.g., plants, animals, 
children)
Burst recording starts when the shutter 
button is pressed and stops when 
pressed again. Start and stop tones will 
be heard.
C Start (First)
D Stop (Second)
E Recording is performed
Audio recording: Available¢
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[4K Pre-Burst] 
(P184)
For recording as needed whenever a 
photo opportunity arises  
(e.g., the moment when a ball is thrown)
Burst recording is performed for 
approximately 1 second before and after 
the moment that the shutter button is 
pressed. The shutter sound will be heard only once.
F Approximately 1 second
G Recording is performed
•The battery drains faster when the drive mode is set to [ ] ([4K 
Pre-Burst]).
Recording length: Approximately 
2 seconds Audio recording: Not available
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4Press the shutter button to perform recording. 
•After the 4K burst photo recording, a 4K burst file will be saved. 
4K burst files are saved as motion pictures in MP4 format.
∫ Canceling 4K Photo
Select  [ ] ([Single]) or [ ] from among the drive modes.  (P174)
Recording with [ ] ([4K Burst]) (P181)
Recording with [ ] ([4K Burst(S/S)])   (P182)
Recording with [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst])  (P184)
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