Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX8 User Manual

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3. Recording Modes
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ...................85
• Recording night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot]) ..........................................88
• Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]).............89
• Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control).......................90
• Recording images by changing the brightness (Exposure) or color tone.......91
• About Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode .........................92
Taking Pictures with Automatically Adjusted Aperture and Shutter Speed
(Program AE Mode) ................................................................................................94
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed.....................................97
• Aperture-Priority AE Mode .............................................................................97
• Shutter-Priority AE Mode................................................................................98
• Manual Exposure Mode .................................................................................99
• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) ...........102
• Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE) .....103
Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)...............................................104
Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode)...................107
Recording motion pictures with manually set aperture value/shutter speed
(Creative Video Mode) ..........................................................................................119
• Minimizing operational sounds during motion picture recording ..................120
Registering your preferred settings (Custom Mode) .............................................121
• Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) ............121
• Recording using registered custom set ........................................................122
4. Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings
Adjusting the Picture Quality by Adding an Effect ([Photo Style]) .........................123
Recording Images with Image Effects ([Filter Settings]) .......................................125
Adjusting Bright/Dark Portions ([Highlight Shadow]).............................................128
Adjusting the White Balance .................................................................................129
Setting the Picture Quality and Size .....................................................................133
• Setting the aspect ratio of pictures ...............................................................133
• Setting the number of pixels.........................................................................133
• Setting the compression rate of pictures ([Quality]) .....................................134
Using Image Correction Functions........................................................................136
• Compensating the contrast and exposure ([i.Dynamic]) ..............................136
• Raising the resolution ([i.Resolution])...........................................................136
• Combining pictures with different exposures ([HDR])...................................137
• Reducing the long shutter noise ([Long Shtr NR])........................................138
• Correcting the brightness on the screen periphery ([Shading Comp.]) ........138
• Raising the resolution when the aperture is closed
([Diffraction Compensation]) ........................................................................139
• Setting the color space ([Color Space]) ........................................................139

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