Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx8 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Applicable modes: 
Just by touching the subject you want as your point of focus, the camera will focus on the 
subject and take the picture automatically.
∫ To cancel the Touch Shutter function
Touch [ ] .
•
If shooting with the touch shutter fails, the AF area turns red  and disappears. In that case, try 
again.
•Measurement of brightness is performed on the spot touched when  the [Metering Mode] (P171) 
is set to [ ].
At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the  brightness around the touched 
location.
Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function
Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ].
•Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the 
Touch Shutter function becomes possible.
3Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and 
then take a picture.
•The picture is taken when the focus is achieved.
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Applicable modes: 
You can easily optimize the brightness for a touched position. When the face of the subject 
appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brig htness of the face.
∫ Canceling the Touch AE function
Touch [ ] .
•
[Metering Mode] returns to the original setting, and the bright ness optimization position is 
canceled.
Not available in these cases:
•
This function is not available in the following cases:–When using the Digital Zoom.
–When [Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] menu has be en set to  [AF+AE]. (P154)
Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a Specified Area (Touch AE )
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ].
•The setting screen for the brightness optimization 
position is displayed.
•[Metering Mode] is set to [ ] , which is used 
exclusively for the Touch AE.
3Touch the subject you want to optimize the 
brightness for.
•Touching [Reset] will bring the brightness optimization 
position back to the center.
4Touch [Set].
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Setting menu items
You can either operate the buttons or touch the monitor to set menu items.
1Press [MENU/SET].
•The [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.
Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the ca mera.
In this owner’s manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows.
Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [Quality] from [A] to [›]
>  [Rec] > [Quality]  > [› ]
[Rec]  (P367) This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels, 4K P
hoto 
and other aspects of the pictures you are recording.
[Motion Picture] 
(P370) This menu lets you set the [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], and oth
er 
aspects for motion picture recording.
[Custom]  (P372) Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and but
ton 
operations, can be set up according to your preferences. Also,  it is 
possible to register the modified settings.
[Setup]  (P74) 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 camera.
You can also configure the settings of Wi-Fi related functions.
[Playback]  (P377) This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settin
gs, 
etc. of recorded pictures.
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•There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being 
used on the camera due to the specifications.
2Press  3/4 of the cursor button to select 
the menu item and press [MENU/SET].
•The menu item can also be selected by rotating the 
rear dial.
•You can also move to the next screen by pressing 
[DISP.].
(In touch operation)
Touch the menu item.
•
The page can be changed by touching [ ]/[ ].
3Press  3/4 of the cursor button to select 
the setting and press [MENU/SET].
•You can also select the setting by rotating the rear 
dial.
•Depending on the menu item, its setting may not 
appear or it may be displayed in a different way.
(In touch operation)
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∫Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu.
1Press  2.
2Press  3/4 to select a menu selector icon, such as 
[].
•
You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating 
the front dial.
3Press [MENU/SET].
(In touch operation)
Touch a menu selector icon, such as [ ].
∫ Close the menu
Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.
(In touch operation)
Touch [ ].
•
When [Menu Information]  (P82) in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], explanations of the 
menu items and settings are displayed on the menu screen.
•If you set [Menu Resume]  (P81) in the [Setup] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last 
selected menu item.
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Calling frequently-used menus instantly 
(Quick Menu)
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
•The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display 
style the camera is in.
1Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.
2Rotate the front dial to select the menu item.
3Rotate the rear dial to select the setting.
4Press [Q.MENU] to exit the menu once the 
setting is complete.
•You can also set items by pressing the cursor buttons  3/4/2/1 .
On-monitor recording information in [ ] (Monitor style) 
(P54)
Select the item by pressing the [Q.MENU] button and rotating 
the rear dial, and then select the setting by rotating the front 
dial.
•
You can also set with  3/4/2/1 and [MENU/SET].
[Q.MENU] button can be used in two ways, as [Q.MENU] or as [Fn2 ] (function 2). At the 
time of purchase, it is initially set to [Q.MENU].
•
Refer to  P70 for details about the function button.
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Switching the method for setting Quick Menu items>  [Custom]  > [Q.MENU]
[PRESET]:
The default items can be set.
[CUSTOM]:
The Quick Menu will consist of desired items.  (P68)
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When [Q.MENU] (P67) in the [Custom] menu  is set to [CUSTOM], the Quick Menu can be  
changed as desired.
Up to 15 items can be set to the Quick Menu.
1Press  4 to select [ ] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Press  3/4 /2 /1  to select the menu item in the top 
row and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press  2/1  to select the empty space in the bottom 
row and then press [MENU/SET].
A Items that can be setup as Quick Menus.
B Items that can be displayed in the Quick Menu screen.
•You can also set the menu item by dragging it from the top 
row to the bottom row.
•If there is no empty space in the bottom row, you can 
replace an existing item with a new select item by selecting th e existing item.
•To cancel the setting, move to the bottom row by pressing 4 and select an item to cancel, 
and then press [MENU/SET].
•Items that can be set are as follows:
Customizing the Quick Menu settings
[Rec] menu/Recording functions
–[Photo Style]  (P123)–[Filter Select]  (P125)
–[Picture Setting]
([Aspect Ratio]  (P133)/[Picture Size] 
(P133) )
–[Quality]  (P134)–[AFS/AFF]  (P143)–[Metering Mode]  (P171)
–[4K PHOTO] (P178)–[i.Dynamic] (P136)–[i.Resolution]  (P136)
–[HDR] (P137)
–[Electronic Shutter]  (P172)–[Flash Mode] (P229)
–[Flash Adjust.]  (P232)–[Ex. Tele Conv.]
(still pictures/motion pictures)  (P221)
–[Digital Zoom] (P223)–[Stabilizer] (P216)–[Sensitivity]  (P168)
–[White Balance]  (P129)–[AF Mode] (P144)–[Drive Mode]  (P174)
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4Press [ ].
•It will return to screen of step1.
Press [MENU/SET] to switch to the recording screen.
[Motion Picture] menu
–[Snap Movie]  (P246)–[Motion Pic. Set]
([Rec Format]  (P241)/[Rec Quality] 
(P241) )–[Picture Mode]  (P244)
[Custom] menu
–[Silent Mode] (P206)
–[Peaking] (P164)–[Histogram]  (P55)–[Guide Line]  (P55)
–[Zebra Pattern]  (P213)
–[Monochrome Live View]  (P214)
–[Rec Area] (P238)–[Step Zoom]  (P224)–[Zoom Speed]  (P224)
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Assigning frequently used functions to the 
buttons 
(function buttons)
You can assign recording functions, etc. to specific buttons and icons.
1Select the menu. (P63)
2Press 3/4  to select [Setting in REC mode] or 
[Setting in PLAY mode] and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4  to select the function button you want to 
assign a function to and then press [MENU/SET].
4Press  3/4 to select the function you want to assign 
and then press [MENU/SET].
•
Some functions cannot be assigned depending on the 
function button.
•Refer to  P70 for [Setting in REC mode] and  P72 for [Setting in PLAY mode].
You can use assigned functions by pressing a function button wh en recording.
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 [Custom]  > [Fn Button Set]
Making the function button settings for recording
[Rec] menu/Recording functions
–[Wi-Fi]  (P286): [Fn8]¢
–[Q.MENU]  (P66): [Fn2]¢
–[LVF/Monitor Switch]  (P44): [Fn6]¢
–[LVF/Monitor Disp. Style]  (P54): [Fn3]¢
–[AF/AE LOCK]  (P165)–[AF-ON] (P162, 166)–[Preview]  (P102): [Fn7]¢
–[One Push AE]  (P103)–[Touch AE] (P62)–[Level Gauge]  (P56): [Fn9]¢
–[Focus Area Set]  (P72)–[Zoom Control] (P220)–[1 Shot RAW+JPG]  (P72)
–[1 Shot Spot Metering]  (P72)–[Cursor Button Lock] (P72): [Fn5]¢
–[Dial Operation Switch]  (P50): [Fn13]¢
–[Photo Style]  (P123): [Fn4]¢
–[Filter Select]  (P107, 125)–[Aspect Ratio]  (P133)
–[Picture Size] (P133)
–[Quality] (P134)
–[AFS/AFF]  (P143)–[Metering Mode]  (P171)–[4K PHOTO] (P178): [Fn12]¢
–[Highlight Shadow]  (P128)–[i.Dynamic] (P136)–[i.Resolution]  (P136)
–[HDR] (P137)–[Electronic Shutter]  (P172)–[Flash Mode] (P229)
–[Flash Adjust.]  (P232)–[Ex. Tele Conv.]
(still pictures/motion pictures)  (P221)
–[Digital Zoom] (P223)–[Stabilizer] (P216)–[Sensitivity]  (P168)
–[White Balance]  (P129)–[AF Mode/MF] (P144)–[Drive Mode] (P174)
–[Restore to Default]  (P72)
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