Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx8 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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1Select [ ] ([4K Burst]). (P178)AAvailable recording time
2Press the shutter button halfway.
3Press and hold the shutter button fully for as long as 
you want to perform recording.
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Press the button fully slightly in advance. Recording starts 
approximately 0.5 seconds after it has been pressed fully. 
•A 4K burst file will be recorded while the shutter button is 
pressed and held.
•If you are using Auto Focus, [Continuous AF] will work during r ecording. Focus will be 
adjusted continuously.
•When [Auto Review] is enabled, the picture selection screen wil l be displayed 
automatically. To continue recording, press the shutter button  halfway to display the 
recording screen.
•For information on how to select and save pictures from recorded 4K burst files, refer to  P185.
•When the ambient temperature is high or continuous [ ] ([4K Burst]) recording is performed, 
the camera may display [ ] and stop the recording to protect its elf. Wait until the camera 
cools down.
•Recording will continue without interruption even when the file  size exceeds 4 GB, but the file 
will be divided and saved/played back separately.
•If you remove your finger from the shutter button immediately a fter the start of recording, up to 
a period of approximately 1.5 seconds after the moment that the  finger has been removed may 
be recorded.
Recording with [4K Burst]
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1Select [ ] ([4K Burst(S/S)]). (P178)AAvailable recording time
2Press the shutter button fully.
•Recording will start.•If you are using Auto Focus, [Continuous AF] will work 
during recording. Focus will  be adjusted continuously.
3Press the shutter button fully again.
•Recording will stop.
•When [Auto Review] is enabled, the picture selection 
screen will be displayed automatically. To continue recording,  press the shutter button 
halfway to display the recording screen.
•For information on how to select and save pictures from recorded 4K burst files, refer to  P185.
•When the ambient temperature is high or continuous [ ] ([4K Burs t(S/S)]) recording is 
performed, the camera may display [ ] and stop the recording to  protect itself. Wait until the 
camera cools down.
•Recording will continue without interruption even when the file  size exceeds 4 GB, but the file 
will be divided and saved/played back separately.
Recording with [4K Burst(S/S)]
Recording tips
Adding markers to select and save pictures
You can add markers if you press [Fn1] during 
recording. (Up to 40 markers per recording) When 
selecting and saving
 pictures from a 4K burst file, 
you can skip to the positions where you added 
markers.
B Function button [Fn1]
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∫Setting Loop Recording
The camera performs recording while deleting the data of the pr eceding part so that you 
can continue recording while waiting for a photo opportunity, w ithout replacing the card.
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Once you start recording, the 4K burst file will be recorded an d divided approximately every 
2minutes. 
Approximately the last 10 minutes  (up to approximately 12 minutes) will be saved. The 
preceding part will be deleted.
Select the menu.  (P63)
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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We recommend that you use a sufficiently charged battery or an  AC adaptor (optional).•Up to 12 hours of continuous recording is possible.•[ ] is displayed during recording.
•The available recording time and elapsed recording time are not displayed during recording.•[Loop Recording] is not possible when there is insufficient free space on the card.•[Loop Recording] is available only for [ ] ([4K Burst(S/S)]).
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1Select [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]). (P178)ANumber of recordings that can be made•If you press the shutter button halfway, the aperture value 
and shutter speed will be displayed.
2Press the shutter button fully.
•Recording of a 4K burst file will be performed for 
approximately 1 second before and after the moment that 
the shutter button is pressed.
•When [Auto Review] is enabled, the picture selection 
screen will be displayed automatically. To continue recording,  press the shutter button 
halfway to display the recording screen.
•For information on how to select and save pictures from recorded 4K burst files, refer to  P188.
•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]), an d disable the recording 
function to protect itself. Wait until the camera cools down.
•When recording with [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]), images may not be displayed as smoothly as when 
recording with the normal recording screen.
Recording with [4K Pre-Burst]
Recording tips
Focus and exposure
Auto Focus adjusts focus continuously, and except in Manual Exp osure Mode, it 
also adjusts exposure continuously.
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Focus cannot be adjusted at the desired timing by pressing the  shutter button 
halfway or operating other controls.
•In situations where you want to lock focus and exposure, such a s when the subject 
is not at the center, use [AF/AE LOCK]. (P165)
Battery drainage and camera temperature
When the drive mode is set to [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]), the battery  drains faster 
and the camera temperature rises.
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Select [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) only when recording.
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•The picture will be saved in JPEG format.•The picture will be saved with recording information (Exif information), including its shutter 
speed, aperture and ISO sensitivity information.
1Select a 4K burst file on the playback screen, and 
press  3.
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4K burst files are displayed with [ ].•You can also perform the same operation by touching the 
icon [ ].
•The slide view screen for selecting pictures will be 
displayed. It takes a few seconds until the screen is 
displayed.
2Touch and drag the frames to select the frame you want to save  as a picture.
•You can also perform the same operation by pressing 2/1.
< Slide view screen >
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.
4K burst files recorded with [ ] ([4K Burst]) P185
4K burst files recorded with [ ] ([4K Burst(S/S)])P185
4K burst files recorded with [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst] )P188
4K burst files recorded with [ ] ([4K Burst]) or [ ] ([4K Burst(S /S)])
When you select pictures from any 4K burst file with long burst  time, we 
recommend that you make a rough selection of scenes using the 4 K burst playback 
screen, and then select the desired frame which you want to sav e as a picture by 
using the slide view screen.
Fn1Fn2
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•If the burst time was short, a smaller number of frames are displayed in slide view. [ ] 
and [ ] cannot be selected.
•During marker operation, you can skip to the markers that you added or the beginning or 
end of the 4K burst file. Press [Fn1] again to return to the or iginal operation.
•When you have selected frames that are not currently displayed  in slide view, such as 
when you have selected [ ] or [ ], it may take a few seconds unti l the slide view 
frames are displayed.
Button operationTouch operationDescription of operation
2 /1Touching> Dragging
Selects a frame
•You can select a frame from 60 frames 
(continuous burst time of approximately 
2 seconds).
Select  /  
with  2/1  > 
[MENU/SET]/
Displays the previous or next frames in 
slide view
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The previous or next 45 frames (burst time 
of approximately 1.5 seconds) will replace 
45 of the frames that are currently 
displayed in slide view.
•Pressing the same button again will 
display the frames following the next ones 
or the ones preceding the previous ones.
sTouching/Dragging
Selects the frames to be displayed
•Frames preceding and following the 
selected frame will be displayed in slide 
view.
Pinching out/inEnlarges/reduces the display
3 /4 /2 /1DraggingMoves the enlarged area 
(during enlarged display)
[Fn2]Displays the 4K burst playback screen.
[Fn1]Switches to marker operation ([ ] 
([4K Burst(S/S)]) only)
[MENU/SET]Saves the picture
Button operationTouch operationDescription of operation
1Moves to the next marker.
2Moves to the previous marker. 
						

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If you perform no operations for approximately 2 seconds during continuous playback/
rewind, the on-screen indications will disappear. To display th e indications again, touch 
the screen.
3Press [MENU/SET] to save the picture.
•Pause the playback to perform th is operation when using the 4K burst playback screen.•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is  selected.
Button 
operationTouch operationDescription of operation
3Continuous playback
4
Continuous rewind
•Frames are rewound in approximately 
0.5 second intervals at a faster speed than 
that of continuous playback.
3 /4Pause (during continuous playback/rewind)
1
Fast forward
Frame-by-frame forward
(during pause)
2
Fast rewind
Frame-by-frame rewind
(during pause)
sTouching/DraggingSelects the frames to be displayed (during 
pause)
Pinching out/inEnlarges/reduces the display
(during pause)
3/ 4/2 /1DraggingMoves the enlarged area
(during enlarged display)
[Fn2]Displays the slide view screen (during 
pause)
[Fn1]Switches to marker operation ([ ] ([4K 
Burst(S/S)]) only)
[MENU/SET]Saves the picture (during pause)
Fn1Fn2Fn1
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1Select a 4K burst file on the playback screen, and 
press 3.
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4K burst files are displayed with [ ].•You can also perform the same operation by touching the 
icon [ ].
•The slide view screen for selecting pictures will be 
displayed. It takes a few seconds until the screen is 
displayed.
2Touch and drag the frames to select the frame you want to save  as a picture.
•You can also perform the same operation by pressing 2/1.
3Press [MENU/SET] to save the picture.
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is  selected.
•If you connect the camera to a TV with an HDMI micro cable or A V cable (optional) and display 
4K photos recorded with [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) on the TV, they will be displayed on the 4K burst 
playback screen, which normally shows the playback of 4K photos  recorded with [ ] ([4K 
Burst]) or [ ] ([4K Burst(S/S)]). (P187)  The slide view screen will not be displayed.
4K burst files recorded with [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst])
Button operationTouch operationDescription of operation
2/1Touching> Dragging Selects a frame
Pinching out/inEnlarges/reduces the display
3/4 /2/ 1Dragging Moves the enlarged area
(during enlarged display)
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∫Selecting and saving pictures on the TV screen
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When connecting to a TV that does not support 4K motion picture , select [AUTO].
Connect the camera and a TV with an HDMI micro cable, and displ ay the 
playback screen.  (P334)
•To select and save pictures when the camera is connected to a TV with an HDMI micro  cable, 
set [VIERA Link] in [TV Connection] to [OFF].
•If you connect the camera to a TV with an HDMI micro cable or A V cable (optional) and display 
4K burst files on the TV, they will be displayed only on the 4K  burst playback screen.
•Even if you insert the card to a 4K-compatible TV with an SD ca rd slot, you cannot play back 
4K burst files recorded with [Aspect Ratio] set to an option other than [16:9]. To play them back, 
connect the camera and a 4K-compatible TV with an HDMI micro ca ble. (As of July 2015)
•When there are too many image files, the currently retrieving information icon ([ ] or 
[ ]) may be displayed on the playback screen for a long period o f time. In this case, you 
cannot play back 4K burst files recorded with the 4K Photo func tion. Wait until the icon 
disappears.
•If you touch the slide view screen or 4K burst playback screen  twice, the screen will be 
enlarged. To return to the original display, touch the enlarged  screen twice.
•To select and save pictures from 4K burst files on a PC, use th e software “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” 
on the supplied DVD. Please note that it is not possible to edi t a 4K burst file as a motion 
picture.
•4K burst files recorded on other devices may not be played back  correctly on this unit.
Preparation: Set [HDMI Mode (Play)] (P80) to [AUTO] or [4K].  
						

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∫To change the aspect ratio
Selecting [Aspect Ratio] in the [Rec] menu allows you to change  the aspect ratio for 4K 
photos.
∫ To record the subject with reduced blur
You can reduce the blur of the subject by setting a faster shutter speed.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Set the shutter speed by rotating the rear dial or the front di al.
∫ Shutter sound for 4K photo recording
When using [ ] (
[4K Burst]) or [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]), recording is performed with the 
electronic shutter. You can change the electronic shutter sound  settings in [E-Shutter Vol] 
and [E-Shutter Tone].
  (P76)
When recording with [ ] ([4K Burst(S/S)]), you can set the start /stop tone volume in 
[Beep Volume].
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You can perform high speed burst recording quietly using the 4K  Photo function in combination 
with [Silent Mode].
∫ Scenes not suitable for the 4K Photo functionRecording in extremely bright locations or indoors
When subjects are recorded in an extremely bright place or unde r fluorescent/LED 
lighting, the color tone or brightness of the image may change, or horizontal stripes may 
appear on the screen.
Lowering the shutter speed may reduce the effect of the horizon tal stripes.
Subjects that are moving fast in the horizontal direction
If you record a subject moving fast in the horizontal direction, the subject in the recorded 
pictures may appear distorted.
Notes on the 4K Photo function
•To record a fast-moving subject, increase the shutter speed.–Approximate shutter speed for outdoor recording in fine weather conditions: 1/1000 
seconds or faster
•If you increase the shutter speed:
–The ISO sensitivity becomes higher. This may result in more vis ible noise on the 
screen.