Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx8 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Applicable modes: 
The Extended Tele Conversion enables you to take pictures that are further enlarged 
without deteriorating the picture quality.
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Set the picture size to [M] or [S] (picture sizes indicated with  ), and set the quality to 
[ A ]  or  [ ›].
Raising the telescopic effect
[Ex. Tele Conv.]
When taking pictures [Ex. Tele Conv.]
([Rec])1.2k
: [  M] ([16:9])
1.4k : [  M] ([4:3]/[3:2]/[1:1])
2.0k : [  S] ([4:3]/[3:2]/[16:9]/[1:1])
When recording motion 
pictures [Ex. Tele Conv.]
([Motion Picture])2.7
k (motion pictures size is set to 
[FHD] in [Rec Quality])
4.0
k (motion pictures size is set to 
[HD] in [Rec Quality])
5.4
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∫Increasing the zoom magnification in steps 
•This can be used only when recording pictures.
1Select the menu.  (P63)
2Set a function button to [Zoom Control].  (P70)
3Press the function button.4Press 2/1  or  3/4.
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The zoom operation is terminated when the function button is pr essed again or a certain 
amount of time passes.
•When using an interchangeable lens that supports the power zoom , Extended Tele Conversion 
becomes available after zooming in to the Tele end of the optic al zoom.
A Optical Zoom range (Focal length)
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BExtended Tele Conversion range for still picture 
recording (Zoom magnification)
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This zoom slider is displayed when using an 
interchangeable lens that supports the power zoom.
•A constant zoom speed will be set.
•The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.
∫ Fixing the zoom magnification at the maximum level
Select the menu.  (P63)
>
 [Rec] > [Ex. Tele Conv.]  > [ZOOM]
3/ 1: Tele (Enlarges distant subject)
4/ 2: Wide (Widens angle of view)
>  [Rec] > [Ex. Tele Conv.]  > [TELE CONV.]
>  [Motion Picture]  > [Ex. Tele Conv.] >  [ON]
[OFF] [TELE CONV.]/[ON]
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•When the Extended Tele Conversion is used, angle of view for still pictures will be different from 
the angle of view for motion pictures because the zoom factor i s different between them.
Angle of view for recording can be checked beforehand by matchi ng the [Rec Area] (P238) 
setting to the mode you wish to record in.
•If you assign [Ex. Tele Conv.] to [Fn Button Set]  (P70) in the [Custom] menu, you can display 
the Extended Tele Conversion setting screen for both pictures a nd motion pictures by pressing 
the assigned function button. While this screen is displayed, y ou can change the [Picture Size] 
setting by pressing [DISP.].
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not available in the following cases:–[Toy Effect]/[Toy Pop] (Creative Control Mode)–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
–When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH]–When recording 4K photos–When [HDR] is set to [ON]
–When using [Multi Exp.]–When the motion picture size is set to [4K] in [Rec Quality]–When the image of the camera is output through the HDMI connect ion (except for Creative 
Video Mode)
Applicable modes: 
Although the image quality deteriorates every time you zoom in further, you can zoom in 
up to four times the original zoom magnification.
(Continuous zooming is not possible.)
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When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and th e self-timer (P195) for taking 
pictures.
•Those menu items are shared by the [Rec] menu and the [Motion P icture] menu. When the 
setting for either of the two is changed, the setting for the o ther is also changed.
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not available in the following cases:–[Toy Effect]/[Toy Pop]/[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mod e)
–When using [Multi Exp.]
[Digital Zoom]
>  [Rec] > [Digital Zoom]  > [4 t]/[2 t]
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Applicable modes: 
Sets the screen display and lens operations when using an interchangeable lens that is 
compatible with power zoom (electrically operated zoom).
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This may only be selected when using a lens that is compatible with power zoom (electrically 
operated zoom).
•The interchangeable lenses (H-FS14140/H-HS12035/H-FS1442A) are  not compatible with 
power zoom.
(For compatible lenses, please refer to our website.)
Changing the settings for a power zoom lens
>  [Custom]  > [Power Zoom Lens]
[Disp Focal 
Length] When you zoom, the focal distance is 
displayed and you can confirm the zoom 
position.
A
Focal distance indication
B Current focal distance
[ON]/[OFF]
[Step Zoom] When you operate the zoom with this setting 
[ON], the zoom will stop at positions 
corresponding to predetermined distances.
C
Step zoom indication•This setting does not work when recording 
motion pic tures or 4K photos with [ ] ([4K 
Pre-Burst]).
[ON]/[OFF]
[Zoom Resume] When you turn this unit on, the zoom positions when you last tu
rned this unit 
off are automatically restored.
[ON]/[OFF]
[Zoom Speed] You can set the zoom speed for zoom operations.
•If you set [Step Zoom] to [ON], the zoom speed will not change.
[Photo]:
[H]  (High speed)/ [M] (Middle speed)/ [L] (Low speed)
[Video]:
[H]  (High speed)/ [M] (Middle speed)/ [L] (Low speed)
[Zoom Ring] This may only be selected when a power zoom-compatible lens wit
h a zoom 
lever and zoom ring is attached.
When set to [OFF], the operations controlled by the zoom ring a re disabled 
to prevent accidental operation.
[ON]/[OFF]
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You can perform zoom operations by touching. (Touch zoom)
(Optical Zoom and Extended Tele Conversion for still picture re cording are 
operable)
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If you are using an interchangeable lens not supporting power z oom (H-FS14140/H-HS12035/
H-FS1442A), you can only operate the Extended Tele Conversion f or pictures by setting [Ex. 
Te l e   C o n v. ]   (P221) to  [ZOOM].
1To u c h   [ ] .
2To u c h   [ ] .
•The slide bar is displayed.
3Perform zoom operations by dragging the 
slide bar.
•The zoom speed varies depending on the touched 
position.
•Touch [ ] again to end touch zoom operations.
•When [Step Zoom]  (P224) is set to [ON], the slide bar for 
step zoom is displayed.
Zooming using touch operations
[ ]/[ ] Zooms slowly
[ ]/ [ ] Zooms quickly
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Taking Pictures with the External Flash 
(Optional)
Applicable modes: 
You can attach a flash (DMW-FL360L/DMW-FL580L: optional) and take pictures with it.
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Read the operating instructions of the external flash for how t o attach the external flash.
∫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.•Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of children to prevent 
swallowing.
Forcing the flash off ([ Œ])
In situations where pictures cannot be taken with the flash, su ch as when the external 
flash is turned off or when you are recording a motion picture,  [Œ] (forced flash off) is 
displayed on the recording screen and the flash does not fire.
In the following cases, the flash is fixed to [ Œ] (forced flash off).
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When recording motion pictures
•When recording 4K photos•When using the electronic shutter•When [HDR] is set to [ON]
•When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON]•When an image effect in [Filter Select] of [Filter Settings] is  set
Using the flash skillfully
•When recording with the flash, white saturation can occur if th e subject is too close.
If [Highlight] of the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], regions of  white saturation will blink black 
and white when you play back or use Auto Review. In this case,  we recommend that you 
adjust [Flash Adjust.] (P232) in the minus direction and record the pictures again.
•When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, th e lower portion of the photo 
may turn dark and the control of the flash may be disabled beca use the photo flash may be 
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•Do not bring any objects near the flash. The heat and light from the flash may cause the objects 
to deform or discolor.
•It may take time to charge the flash if you repeatedly take pictures. You must wait a moment to 
take the next picture while the flash icon is blinking red indicating the flash is charging. Take a 
picture after the access indication disappears.
•You can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO s ensitivity on the camera even 
when attaching the external flash.
•If you use the external flash when the White Balance is set to  [ ], finely adjust the White 
Balance depending on the picture quality. (P131)
•If you record at close range with a wide angle, light from the  flash may be blocked by the lens, 
darkening the lower part of the screen.
•The camera will become unstable when attaching the external fla sh, it is recommended to use 
a tripod when taking picture.
•When attaching the external flash, do not hold only the externa l flash because it may detach 
from the camera.
•Even if the external flash is turned off, the camera may enter  the external flash mode when the 
external flash is attached. Rem ove the external flash when it is not in use or when you carry it.
•Do not use commercially available external flashes with high-vo ltage synchro terminals, 
reverse polarity or functions that enable them to communicate w ith the camera. Doing so may 
cause the camera to malfunction or operate incorrectly.
•Read the operating instructions of the external flash for detai ls.
When using other commercially available external flashes withou t 
communication functions with the camera
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It is necessary to set the exposure on the external flash. If y ou want to use the external flash 
in Auto Mode, use an external flash that allows you to set the  aperture value and the ISO 
sensitivity to match the settings on the camera.
•Set to Aperture-Priority AE Mode or Manual Exposure Mode on the  camera and then set the 
same aperture value and ISO sensitivity on the external flash.  (The exposure cannot be 
compensated adequately due to the change on the aperture value in Shutter-Priority AE 
Mode and the external flash cannot control the light adequately  in Program AE Mode 
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Setting the Flash Functions
•[Flash] in the [Rec] menu is available only when an external flash is attached.
Applicable modes: 
Select whether to set the flash output automatically or manuall y.
1Select the menu. (P63)
2Press 3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
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When [MANUAL] is set, the luminosity ratio ([1/1], etc.) is dis played on the flash icon on the 
screen.
1Select the menu.  (P63)
2Press 2/1  to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].
•You can set from [1/1] (full brightness) to [1/64] in steps of  [1/3].
•This item is available only when [Firing Mode] is set to [MANUA L].
Changing the firing mode
>[Rec] > [Flash]  > [Firing Mode]
[TTL] The camera automatically sets the flash output.
[MANUAL] Set the luminosity ratio of the flash manually. In [TTL] you ca
n shoot the 
photograph you want even when shooting dark scenes that may 
otherwise be too brightly lit by the flash.
Setting the output ratio manually
>[Rec] > [Flash]  > [Manual Flash Adjust.]
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Applicable modes: 
Set the flash to match the recording.
1Select the menu. (P63)
2Press 3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
¢It can be set only when [Wireless]  in [Flash]  is set to  [OFF] a nd [Firing Mode] is set to [TTL].•Some flash modes may not be available depending on the external  flash’s settings.
The flash is activated twice.
The interval between the first and second flash is longer when  [ ] or [ ] is 
set. The subject should not move until the second flash is activated.
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The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if t he subject was far away from 
the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect ma y not be evident.
∫Correcting red eyes
Applicable modes: 
When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Red-Eye Removal is  performed 
whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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[ ] is displayed on the icon when it is set to [ON].•Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.
Changing Flash Mode
> [Rec] > [Flash]  > [Flash Mode]
‰([Forced Flash On])
([Forced On/Red-Eye])
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The flash is activated every time 
regardless of the recording conditions.
•Use this when your subject is 
back-lit or under fluorescent light.
([Slow Sync.])([Slow Sync./ Red-Eye])
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When taking pictures against a dark 
background landscape, this feature 
will slow the shutter speed when the 
flash is activated. Dark background 
landscape will appear brighter.
•Use this when you take pictures of 
people in front of a dark background.
•Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a 
tripod can enhance your photos.
Œ([Forced Flash Off])The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.•Use this when you take pictures in places where the use 
of flash is not permitted.
> [Rec] > [Red-Eye Removal]
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∫Available flash settings by Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available)
¢ Cannot be set using the [Rec] menu.
[ ] is set when the flash is used.  (P87)
•The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed.  Set the flash setting again if 
necessary.
∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.•When the flash is activated the fastest shutter speed that can  be selected is 1/250th of a 
second.
•In Intelligent Auto (  or  ) Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified 
scene.
Recording Mode‰Œ
Intelligent Auto Mode
—¢—¢—¢—¢—¢
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode—¢—¢—¢—¢—¢
Program AE Mode±±±±±
Aperture-Priority AE Mode±±±±±
Shutter-Priority AE Mode±± —— ±
Manual Exposure Mode±±—— ±
Creative Video Mode———— ±
Panorama Shot Mode ————±
Creative Control Mode
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Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)
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1/60th¢ to 1/250th1 to 1/8000th