Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX8 User Manual

1. Before Use
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About the Lens
This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with
the Micro Four Thirds
TM
System lens mount specification
(Micro Four Thirds mount).
You can also use a lens of any of the following
standards by attaching a mount adaptor.
•
For certain lenses, the actual distance at which the subject is in focus may differ slightly from
the rated distance.
• When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [Shoot w/o Lens] (P37) to [ON].
There are functions that cannot be used, or the operation may be different depending on
the lens used.
Auto Focus/Auto aperture setting/Defocus control function (P90)/[Shading Comp.] (P138)/
[Pull Focus] ([Snap Movie]) (P248)/[Quick AF] (P155)/[Eye Sensor AF] (P45)/[Stabilizer]
(P216)/[Power Zoom Lens] (P224)/Touch zoom (P225)
For details on the lens used, refer to the website.
•
The available flash range etc. differs depending on the aperture value of the lens you are using.
• The focal length noted on the lens in use is equivalent to double when converted to the 35 mm
film camera.
(It will be equivalent to 100 mm lens when a 50 mm lens is used.)
Refer to the website for details about the 3D interchangeable lens.
Lens Mount adaptor
Four Thirds™ mount specification
lens
Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA1: optional)
Leica M Mount interchangeable lens M Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA2M: optional)
Leica R Mount interchangeable lens R Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA3R: optional)
About the lens and functions
Refer to catalogs/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX8 Specifications

General

Camera type	MILC Body
Sensor type	MOS
Image stabilizer	Yes
Total megapixels	21.77 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	JPG, MPO, RAW
Supported aspect ratios	1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Maximum image resolution	5184 x 3888 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)	17.3 x 13 mm
Image stabilizer location	Body
Still image resolution(s)	5184 x 3888, 3712 x 2784, 2624 x 1968, 1824 x 1368, 5184 x 3456, 3712 x 2480, 2624 x 1752, 1824 x 1216, 5184 x 2920, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080, 1824 x 1024, 3888 x 3888, 2784 x 2784, 1968 x 1968, 1712 x 1712
Digital zoom	- x
Focus	TTL
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Closest focusing distance	0.3 m
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80 %
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
ISO sensitivity	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600, Auto
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)	25600
ISO sensitivity (min)	100
Light exposure control	Program AE
Light exposure correction	± 5EV (1/3EV step)
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/8000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	60 s
Flash modes	Auto, Flash off, Forced on, Red-eye reduction, Second curtain synchro, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed	1/250 s
Flash range (wide)	- m
Shoe mounting point type	Hot shoe
Flash exposure correction	±3EV (1/3 EV step)
Video resolutions	640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Video formats supported	AVCHD, MP4
Maximum video resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL
Resolution at capture speed	640x480@30fps, 1280x720@30fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 3840x2160@24fps, 3840x2160@30fps
Audio system	Mono
Memory slots	1
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view	100 %
Display diagonal	3 \
Display aspect ratio	3:2
Display resolution (numeric)	1040000 pixels
Magnification	0.77 x
Viewfinder type	Electronic
USB version	2.0
HDMI connector type	Micro
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Eye relief	21 mm
Scene modes	Panorama, Portrait, Landscape (scenery)
Image editing	Crop, Rotating
Photo effects	Black&White, Sepia, Vivid
White balance	ATW, Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Halogen, Shade
Camera playback	Movie, Single image, Slide show, Thumbnails
GPS (satellite)	No
Self-timer delay	2, 10 s
Camera file system	DCF, Exif 2.3, RAW
Diopter adjustment (D-D)	-4 - 3
Power source type	Battery
Battery voltage	7.2 V
Battery capacity	1200 mAh
Battery life (CIPA standard)	330 shots
Product color	Black
Cables included	USB

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	61.3 mm
Width	133.2 mm
Height	77.9 mm
Weight	435 g
Lens length	63.6 mm
Lens weight	165 g
Lens diameter	60.6 mm
Weight (including battery)	487 g