Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx8 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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5Press the shutter button halfway.
•The assist screen will close. The recording screen will be displayed.
•You can also close the assist screen by pressing [MENU/SET].•If you have enlarged the picture by rotating the focus ring or moving the focus lever, the 
assist screen will close approximately 10 seconds after the operation.
•MF Assist or MF guide may not display depending on the lens use d, but you can display MF 
Assist by direct operation of the camera, using the touch scree n or a button.
•If you press a cursor button on the recording screen when [Dire ct Focus Area] in the [Custom] 
menu is set to [ON], the screen that lets you set the area to b e enlarged will be displayed.
•MF Assist is not displayed in the following cases:–When recording motion pictures
–When recording with [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) of the 4K Photo functio n–When using the Digital Zoom
Technique for Manual Focus
1 Rotate the focus ring to focus on the 
subject.
2 Rotate it a little more.
3 Finely focus on the subject by rotating the 
focus ring slowly in reverse.
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If you zoom in/out after focusing on a subject, 
the focus may lose its accuracy. In that case, 
re-adjust the focus.
•After canceling Sleep Mode, focus on the subject again.•If you are taking close-up pictures:–We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer  (P195).
–The effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly nar rowed. Therefore, if the distance 
between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on  the subject, it may become 
difficult to focus on it again.
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∫About the focus distance reference mark
Achieving focus quickly using Auto Focus
If [AF/AE LOCK] is pressed in Manual Focus, Auto Focus will wor k.
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Auto Focus works at the center of the frame.•If Auto Focus is used while the MF Assist screen is displayed, 
the center of the MF Assist screen will be focused.
•Auto Focus also works with the following operations.–Pressing the function button to which [AF-ON] is assigned–Touching [ ]
–Dragging the monitor and releasing your finger at the position 
you want to focus on
The focus distance reference mark is a mark used to measure the  focus distance.
Use this when taking pictures wit h Manual Focus or taking close-up pictures.
Focus range
AFocus distance reference mark
B Focus distance reference line
C 0.3 m (0.98 feet) (focal length 14 mm to 21 mm)
[When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used]
D 0.5 m (1.6 feet) (focal length 22 mm to 140 mm)
[When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used]
E 0.25 m (0.82 feet) [When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is  used]
F 0.2 m (0.66 feet) (focal length 14 mm to 20 mm)
[When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used]
G 0.3 m (0.98 feet) (focal length 21 mm to 42 mm)
[When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used]
>  [Custom]  > [AF/AE Lock]  > [AF-ON]
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Setting the display method of the MF Assist (enlarged screen)
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Available settings vary depending on the lens used.
Displaying/not displaying the MF Guide
A Indicator for  ¶ (infinity)
When [MF Guide] on the [Custom] menu is set to [ON] and 
you focus manually, the MF guide is displayed on the screen. 
You can check whether the point of focus is to the near side 
or the far side. >
 [Custom]  > [MF Assist]
When an interchangeable lens having a focus ring (H-FS14140/H-HS12035/H-FS1442A) is 
used
[]The screen is enlarged by operating the focus ring or the focus
 lever of the lens or by 
pressing  2().
[] The screen is enlarged by operating the focus ring or the focus  lever of the lens.
[]The screen is enlarged by pressing  2().
[OFF] The screen cannot be enlarged by operating the focus ring or th
e focus lever of the 
lens or by pressing  2().
When an interchangeable lens with no focus ring is used
[ON]Focus can be adjusted when you press 
2( ) and the screen that lets you set the 
area to be enlarged is displayed.
[OFF] Focus can be adjusted when you press 
2( ). The screen that lets you set the area 
to be enlarged is not displayed.
>  [Custom]  > [MF Guide]  > [ON]/[OFF]
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Highlighting/not highlighting in-focus portions
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When [Peaking] is set, [ ] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) or [ ] ([Dete ct Level]: [LOW]) will 
be displayed.
•Each time [ ] in [ ] is touched, the setting is switched in order  of [ON] ([Detect Level]: 
[LOW]) > [ON] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) > [OFF].•Each time the set function button is pressed when [Peaking] is set to [Fn Button Set] (P70) in 
the [Custom] menu, the peaking setting switches in order of [ON ] ([Detect Level]: [LOW]) >  
[ON] (
[Detect Level]: [HIGH])  >  [OFF].•This function works in Manual Focus or when focus is being adjusted manually with [AF+MF].•Since portions with clear outlines on the screen are highlighte d as in-focus portions, portions to 
be highlighted vary depending on the recording conditions.
•The color used for highlighting does not affect recorded images .•[Peaking] does not work with [Rough Monochrome] in Creative Con trol Mode.
> [Custom] >[Peaking]
[ON]In-focus portions are highlighted with color.
[OFF]In-focus portions are not highlighted.
[SET] [Detect Level]
The detection level for in-focus portions is set.
When [HIGH] is set, portions to be highlighted are 
reduced, allowing you to achieve a more precise focus.
[HIGH]/[LOW]
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The detection level setting does not affect the focus range.
[Display  Color]
Sets the highlighting color used for [Peaking].
•When [Detect Level] is set to [HIGH]: [ ] (Light blue)/[ ] 
(Yellow)/[ ] (Yellow-green)/[ ] (Pink)/[ ] (White)
•When [Detect Level] is set to [LOW]: [ ] (Blue)/[ ] 
(Orange)/[ ] (Green)/[ ] (Red)/[ ] (Gray)
•Changing the [Detect Level] setting also changes the 
[Display Color] setting as follows.
– [ ] (Light blue) [ ] (Blue)
– [ ] (Yellow) [ ] (Orange)
–[ ] 
(Yellow-green)[ ] (Green)–[ ] (Pink)[ ] (Red)
–[ ] (White)[ ] (Gray)
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Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)
Applicable modes: 
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the 
contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate expos ure.
1Align the screen with the subject.
2Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus 
or exposure.
•If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled.•Only the exposure is locked in the default setting.
3While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the 
camera as you compose the picture and then 
press shutter button fully.
AAE Lock indication
•When [AE LOCK] is set, after pressing the shutter button halfwa y to focus, press the 
shutter button fully.
AF/AELOCK
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Setting the functions of [AF/AE LOCK]
Maintaining/not maintaining the lock when [AF/AE LOCK]  is released
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AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposu re Mode.•AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with Manual Focus.
•The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button  halfway even when AE is 
locked.
•Program Shift can be set even w hen AE is locked.
> [Custom]  > [AF/AE Lock]
[AE LOCK] Only the exposure is locked.•When the exposure is set, [AEL], the aperture value, and the sh
utter speed 
are displayed.
[AF LOCK] Only the focus is locked.•When the subject is focused, [AFL], the focus indication, the a
perture value, 
and the shutter speed are displayed.
[AF/AE LOCK] Both focus and exposure are locked.•[AFL], [AEL], the focus indication, aperture value and shutter 
speed are 
displayed when the focus and the exposure are optimized.
[AF-ON] Auto Focus is performed.
> [Custom]  > [AF/AE Lock Hold]  > [ON]/[OFF]
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Compensating the Exposure
Applicable modes: 
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in 
brightness between the subject and the background.
∫ Expanding the exposure compensation range 
Using the exposure compensation dial and front or rear dial, yo u can expand the exposure 
compensation range down to  j5 EV and up to  i5EV.
1Select the menu.  (P63)
2Press 3/4  to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
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Exit the menu after it is set.3Set the exposure compensation dial to [ j3] or [i3].4Rotate the dial selected in step 2 to expand the exposure compensation range.
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When [Auto Exposure Comp.] in [Flash] in the [Rec] menu is set  to [ON], the brightness of the flash 
will automatically be set to the level appropriate to the selec ted Exposure Compensation. (P232)
•When the exposure value is out of the  j3EV to  i3 EV range, the brightness of the recording 
screen will no longer change.
It is recommended to record by checking the actual brightness o f the recorded image in the 
Auto Review or playback screen.
•The expanded exposure compensation range is not applied to moti on picture recording and 4K 
photo recording.
Rotate the exposure compensation dial to select 
a compensation value.
•The Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range 
of  j3EV to  i3EV.
Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed
Compensate the exposure 
towards positive. Compensate the exposure
towards negative.
>  [Custom]  > [Dial Set.]  > [Exp Comp Setup]
[] (front dial) Assigns the operation for expanding the exposure compensation 
range to the front dial.
[ ] (rear dial)Assigns the operation for expanding the exposure compensation 
range to the rear dial.
[OFF]
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Setting the Light Sensitivity
Applicable modes: 
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set.
Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in  dark places without the 
resulting pictures coming out dark.
1Press  3 ( ).
2Select the ISO sensitivity by rotating the rear 
dial.
•You can switch the functions between the rear dial and 
the front dial by pressing [DISP.].
A ISO sensitivity
B ISO Limit Set
3Rotate the front dial to set the upper limit of 
ISO sensitivity.
•It will work when the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ].
4Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.
ISO ISOLIMIT
LIMITOFF
OFF
AUTO
AUTO
2002004040ISOISO
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ISOISOISOISOISOISOISOAUTO
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¢1 When the [ISO Limit Set]  (P170) of [Rec] menu is set to anything except [OFF], it is set 
automatically within the value set in [ISO Limit Set].
¢ 2 Only available when [Extended ISO] is set.
•[ ] is not available in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Manual Expo sure Mode.•[AUTO] and [ ] are not available when taking pictures with the shutter speed set to [B] (Bulb) 
in Manual Exposure Mode.
•When [Multi Exp.] is set, the maximum setting is [ISO3200].•In Creative Video Mode or when recording 4K photos, the setting s below are available.
[AUTO]/[200] to [6400]
AUTO The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the 
brightness.
•Maximum [ISO3200] (With the flash on [ISO1600])¢
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(Intelligent) The camera detects movement of the subject and then 
automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter 
speed to sui
t the movement of the subject and brightness of 
the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.•Maximum [ISO3200] (With the flash on [ISO1600])¢ 1
•The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is 
pressed halfway. It is continuously changing to match the 
movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed 
fully.
100¢2/200/400/800/1600/3200/
6400/12800/25600 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.•When the [ISO Increments] in [Rec] menu (P170)
 is set to 
[1/3 EV], items of ISO sensitivity that can be set will 
increase.
Characteristics of the ISO sensitivity
200 25600
Recording location 
(recommended) When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark
Shutter speed
SlowFast
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Applicable modes: 
It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of 
the subject.
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It will work when the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ].
Settings: [400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]/[6400]/[12800]/[25600]/[OFF ]
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not available in the following cases:–When recording motion pictures
Applicable modes: 
You can adjust the ISO sensitivity settings for every 1/3 EV.
¢ Only available when [Extended ISO] is set.
•When the setting is changed from [1/3 EV] to [1 EV], [Sensitivity ] will be set to value closest to 
the value set during the [1/3 EV].
Applicable modes: 
ISO sensitivity can be set up to minimum [ISO100].
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Not available in these cases:
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[Extended ISO] is not available for 4K photo recording.
Setting the upper limit on ISO sensitivity
>  [Rec] > [ISO Limit Set]
Setting the step increment of ISO sensitivity
>  [Rec] > [ISO Increments]
[1/3 EV] [L.100]
¢/[L.125]¢/[L.160]¢/[200 ]/[250 ]/[320 ]/[400]/[500 ]/[640 ]/[800 ]/[1000 ]/[1250 ]/
[1600 ]/[2000 ]/[2500 ]/[3200 ]/[4000 ]/[5000 ]/[6400 ]/[8000 ]/[10000 ]/[12800 ]/[16000]/
[20000]/[25600]
[1 EV] [L.100]¢/[200 ]/[400]/[800 ]/[1600 ]/[3200 ]/[6400 ]/[12800 ]/[25600]
Extending ISO sensitivity
> [Rec] > [Extended ISO]
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