Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx8 Basic Owners Manual

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Names and Functions of Components
∫Camera body
5
4 22 21
25 24 15
14
921
3
19
2023
1211 1 3
7
8
10 6
19
16
17
18
1
Status indicator (P18)/
Wi-Fi® connection lamp•The lamp lights green when the camera is 
turned on, and lights blue when it is 
connected to Wi-Fi.
2Camera ON/OFF switch (P18)
3[Fn] button (Fn1) (P25)
4Motion picture button (P37)
5Function button (Fn13) (P25)
6Rear dial (P22)
7Shutter button (P20)
8Front dial (P22)
9Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp
10Function button (Fn7) (P25)
11Exposure compensation dial (P27)
12Mode dial (P21)•Rotate the mode dial to switch the Recording 
Mode.
13Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (P13)•Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of 
children to prevent swallowing.
14
Stereo microphone•Be careful not to cover the microphone with 
your finger. Doing so may make sound 
difficult to record.
15Focus distance reference mark
16
[REMOTE/MIC] socket•An external microphone (optional) can 
record higher quality audio than the built-in 
microphone.
17[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
18[HDMI] socket
19Shoulder strap eyelet (P14)
20
Speaker•Be careful not to cover the speaker with your 
finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to 
hear.
21Lens release button (P17)
22Lens lock pin
23Mount
24Sensor
25Lens fitting mark (P17)
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2638
39
41
42
29
30
46 4344
36
3435
37
40
2728
3132
45 33
26Touch screen (P23)/monitor (P53)
27Viewfinder (P23)
28Eyecup•Keep the Eyecup out of reach of children to 
prevent swallowing.
29Eye sensor (P23)
30[Q.MENU] button (P25)/
Function button (Fn2) (P25)
31[(
] (Playback) button (P40)
32[DISP.] button•Each time this is pressed, the display on the 
monitor is switched.
33Diopter adjustment dial (P19)
34[LVF] button (P23)/
Function button (Fn6) (P25)
35[Fn] button (Fn5) (P25)
36Focus mode lever (P31)
37[AF/AE LOCK] button
38
Cursor buttons (P21)
3/[ ] (ISO sensitivity)
1/[ ] (White Balance)
2/[ ] (Auto Focus Mode)
4/[ ] (Drive mode) (P32)
–Single (P32)/Burst/4K Photo (P33)/
Auto bracket/Self-timer
39[MENU/SET] button (P24)
40NFC antenna [ ] (P47, 49)
41[Fn] button (Fn4) (P25)
42[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (P41)/
Function button (Fn3) (P25)
43
DC coupler cover•When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the 
Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC8: 
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: 
optional) are used.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC 
adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional).
•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC 
cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
44Release lever (P15)
45Card/Battery door (P15)
46
Tripod mount•It may not be possible to attach and securely 
fasten a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm 
(0.22 inch) or more to the camera. Doing so 
may also damage the camera.
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∫Removing the Hot Shoe Cover
The camera comes with a hot shoe cover attached to the hot shoe .
Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in the direction 
indicated by arrow  2
 while pressing it in the direction 
indicated by arrow  1
.
•
When the hot shoe is not in use, make sure to attach the hot 
shoe cover.
•Please be careful not to lose the hot shoe cover.
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Preparation
•Check that the camera is turned off.
•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.
•Perform steps 1 to 8 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap.
•Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.–Do not wrap the strap around your neck.–It may result in injury or accident.
•Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.–It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the  neck.
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLC12PP.
1Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the bat tery.
2Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
•The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging begins.
∫  About the [CHARGE] indicator
•
When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommend ed to charge the battery again 
in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC and 30 oC (50  oF and 86  oF).
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this  case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Charging the Battery
On: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed.
(Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach t he 
battery after charging is completed.)
90°

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∫Charging time
•
The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been di scharged completely.
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has bee n used.
The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a  battery that has not been 
used for a long time may be longer than normal.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLC12PP).•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of  this product.
•Being careful about the battery orientation, insert all the way until you hear a locking sound and 
then check that it is locked by lever A. 
Pull the lever  A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.
•Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while bei ng careful about the direction in 
which you insert it. 
To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull th e card out upright.
Charging timeApprox. 140 min
Inserting /Removing the Battery
Inserting /Removing the Card (Optional)
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∫About cards that can be used with this unit
∫ About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings
According to the [Rec Format] (P38) and [Rec Quality] (P38) of  a motion picture, the 
required card differs. To recor d 4K photos, you need a card wit h a speed class rating that 
supports 4K photo recording. Use a card that meets the followin g ratings of the SD Speed 
Class or UHS Speed Class.
•
SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards rega rding continuous writing. 
To check the class, see the labelled side, etc. of the card.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallo wing.
Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to b ack up necessary 
data in advance.
Select the menu. (P24)
•
Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is  selected.
SD Memory Card
(512 MB to 2 GB)•SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be 
used only with their compatible devices.
•Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when 
using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
•This unit is compatible with UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3 
standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
•Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed with 
Panasonic’s cards.
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB to 128 GB)
[Rec Format][Rec Quality]Speed classLabel example
[AVCHD]All Class 4 or higher
[MP4]FHD/HD/VGA
[MP4]4KUHS Speed Class 3
When recording 4K photos UHS Speed Class 3
Formatting the card (initialization)
> [Setup]  > [Format]MENU
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•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust.
•Do not press the lens release button A when you attach a lens.
∫Detaching the lens
1Attach the lens cap.2While pressing on the lens release button  B, rotate 
the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then 
remove.
At the time when this camera is  purchased, the monitor is stowed in the camera body.
Bring out the monitor as shown below.
1 Open the monitor. (Maximum 180o)
2 It can be rotated 180 o forward.
3 Return the monitor to its original position.
•
Only rotate the monitor after opening it wide enough, and be ca reful not to use 
excessive force as it may be damaged.
•When not using the monitor it is recommended that you close it  with the screen facing inward to 
prevent dirt and scratches.
Attaching/Removing the Lens
Opening the Monitor
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•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.
•When the camera is turned on, the status indicator 1 
lights up green.
2Press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4  to select the language, and press [MENU/
SET].
4Press [MENU/SET].
5Press  2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, 
minute), and press  3/4 to set.
6Press [MENU/SET] to set.7When [The clock setting has been completed.] is displayed, pres s [MENU/SET].
8When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET].
9Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
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Basic Operations
You can record images from a variety of angles by adjusting the angle of the viewfinder.
•
Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the viewfinder.•When adjusting the angle of the viewfinder, be careful not to a pply too much force, as 
this may cause malfunction.
•Return the viewfinder to its original position completely when  the camera is not in use.•When the viewfinder surface becomes dirty, remove the Eyecup, b low away the dust with a 
blower (commercially available), and wipe the surface lightly w ith a dry, soft cloth.
•Use of an external flash (optional) will limit the maximum angle to which the viewfinder can be 
adjusted.
Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that 
you can see the characters displayed in the 
viewfinder clearly.
Using the Viewfinder
Adjusting the angle of the viewfinder
Taking pictures at a low angle
Diopter adjustment
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The shutter button works in two steps. To take a picture, press it.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
AAperture value
B Shutter speed
C Focus indication
•Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed.
(It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved,  except 
when set to flash.)
•Once the subject is in focus, the focus indication is displayed . 
(When the subject is not in focus, the indication flashes.)
Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), 
and take the picture.
•When the image is correctly focused, the picture will be taken,  since the [Focus/Release 
Priority] is set initially to [FOCUS].
•The focus range is different depending on the lens used.
•Even during menu operation or image playback, if you press the  shutter button halfway, you 
can instantly set the camera ready for recording.
Press the motion picture button to start and stop recording a m otion picture.
Start recording by pressing the motion picture 
button.
•Release the motion picture button right after you press it.
Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture 
button again.
Shutter button (Taking pictures)
Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures)
60 60
60
3.5
3.5
3.5
C
A B
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