Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx8 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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8. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Applicable modes: 
2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures 
of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.
1Select the menu.  (P63)
2Press 3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
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Set it to [1ST] for normal use.
•[2nd] is displayed in the flash icon on the screen if you set [ Flash Synchro] to [2ND].•Only available when [Wireless] in [Flash] is set to [OFF]. (P234)•When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of [Flash Synchro] may deteriorate.
•You cannot set [ ] or [ ] when [Flash Synchro] is set to [2ND].
Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro
>[Rec] > [Flash]  > [Flash Synchro]
[1ST] 1st curtain synchro
The normal method when taking pictures with the flash.
[2ND]2nd curtain synchro
The light source appears behind the subject and picture 
becomes dynamic.
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Applicable modes: 
Adjust the flash brightness when pictures taken with the flash are over or underexposed.
1Select the menu. (P63)
2Press 2/1  to set the flash output and then press [MENU/SET] .
•You can adjust from [ j3 EV] to [ i3 EV] in steps of 1/3 EV.
•Select [ n0] to return to the original flash output.
•[i] or [j] is displayed on the flash icon in the screen when the flash l evel is adjusted.•It can be set only when [Wireless]  in [Flash]  is set to  [OFF] a nd [Firing Mode] is set to [TTL]. 
(P228,  234)
Applicable modes: 
The camera automatically optimizes the flash output for the Exp osure Compensation 
value.
Select the menu.  (P63)
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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For details on Exposure Compensation, refer to P167 .
Adjust the flash output
>[Rec] > [Flash]  > [Flash Adjust.]
Synchronizing the output of the flash to the Exposure Compensat ion
>[Rec] > [Flash]  > [Auto Exposure Comp.]
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Taking Pictures with Wireless Flashes
By using flashes that support wireless recording (DMW-FL360L/DMW-FL580L: optional), 
you can separately c ontrol the firing of three flash groups and  the flash attached to the hot 
shoe of the camera. Applicable modes: 
∫ Placing wireless flashes
Place the wireless flash with it s wireless sensor facing toward  the camera.
The following figure shows the estimated controllable range whe n you take pictures by 
holding the camera horizontally. Controllable range differs depending on the surrounding 
environment.
Placement range [when a flash 
(DMW-FL360L: optional) is attached] Placement example
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In this placement example, flash C is placed to erase the shado w of the subject that flashes A 
and B will create.
•The recommended number of wirele ss flashes for each group is three or less.•If the subject is too close, signal flashing may affect the exp osure.
If you set [Communication Light] to [LOW] or lower the output w ith a diffuser or similar product, 
the effect will be reduced.
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Preparations:
Attach the flash (DMW-FL360L/DMW-FL580L: optional) to the camera.
1Set the wireless flashes to RC Mode and then place them.
•Set a channel and groups for the wireless flash.
2Select the menu. (P63)
3Press 3/4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET].
•When [Wireless]  is set to [ON], [WL] is displayed on the flash  icon on the recording 
screen.
4Press  3/4 to select [Wireless Channel] and then press [MENU/SET].
5Press  3/4 to select the channel and then press [MENU/SET].
•Select the channel you have set for the wireless flashes in ste p 1.
6Press 3/4 to select [Wireless Setup] and then press [MENU/SET].
7Press  3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].
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•Press [DISP.] to fire a test-flash.
A Firing Mode
B Flash output
C Luminosity ratio
[External 
Flash] [Firing Mode]
[TTL]:
The camera automatically sets the output.
[AUTO]: Flash output is set by the external flash.
[MANUAL]: Set the luminosity ratio of the external flash manually.
[OFF]: The flash on the camera side emits only communication light.
[Flash Adjust.]
Set the flash output of the camera manually when [Firing Mode]  is set to 
[TTL].
[Manual Flash Adjust.]
Set the luminosity ratio of the external flash when [Firing Mode] is set to 
[MANUAL].
•You can set from [1/1] (full brightness) to [1/128] in steps of  1/3.
[A Group]/
[B Group]/
[C Group][Firing Mode]
[TTL]:
The camera automatically sets the output.
[AUTO]: The wireless flashes automatically set the output.
[MANUAL]: Set the luminosity ratio of the wireless flashes manually.
[OFF]: The wireless flashes of the specified group will not fire.
[Flash Adjust.]
Adjust the output of the wireless flashes manually when [Firing  Mode] is set to 
[TTL].
[Manual Flash Adjust.]
Set the luminosity ratio of the wireless flashes when [Firing M ode] is set to 
[MANUAL].
•You can set from [1/1] (full brightness) to [1/128] in steps of  1/3.
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During wireless recording, an external flash fires an FP flash (high speed repetition of flash 
firing). This firing allows recording with the flash at a fast  shutter speed.
Select the menu.  (P63)
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Set the communication light level for wireless recording.
Select the menu.  (P63)
Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]
Using other settings for wireless flash recording
Enabling FP firing for the wireless flashes
> [Rec] > [Flash]  > [Wireless FP]
Setting the output of communication light
> [Rec] > [Flash]  > [Communication Light]
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9.  Recording Motion Pictures
Recording Motion Picture
Applicable modes: 
This camera can record full high definition motion pictures com patible with the AVCHD 
format or motion pictures recorded in MP4.
In addition, the camera can record 4K motion pictures in MP4.  (P240)
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
1Start recording by pressing the motion 
picture button.
A  Elapsed recording time
B  Available recording time
•Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is 
possible.
•The recording state indicator (red)  C will flash while 
recording motion pictures.
•If no operation is performed, part of the information on 
the screen will gradually become darker after 
approximately 10 seconds has passed, and will no 
longer be displayed after approximately 1 minute has 
passed.
Pressing the [DISP.] button or touching the monitor will 
make the display reappear.
This operation is to prevent screen burn-in and is not a malfun ction.
•Release the motion picture button right after you press it.
2Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
•Still picture recording is also possible during the motion picture recording by fully 
pressing the shutter button.  (P244)
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About the operation sound that is produced when you stop recording
Since motion picture recording stops only after you press the m otion picture button, the 
sound of the operation may be noticeable. If the sound bothers  you, try the following:
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Divide the last part of the moti on picture using [Video Divide]  (P274)  in the [Playback] 
menu.
The motion picture may not be divided near the very end of it.  To avoid this, record 
approximately 3 seconds longer.
–Set the camera to Creative Video Mode, and use a shutter remote  control (optional) to 
record motion pictures.  (P354)
Enabling/disabling the motion picture button
>  [Custom]  > [Video Button] >  [ON]/[OFF]
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This function is for preventing accidental operation of the but ton.
Switching between the angle of view for taking pictures and the  one for 
recording motion pictures
>  [Custom]  > [Rec Area]  > [! ]
 (Picture)/[ ]  (Motion picture)
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When the aspect ratio setting is different in still and motion  pictures, the angle of view 
changes at the start of motion picture recording.
When [Rec Area] is set to [ ], angle of view during motion pictu re recording is displayed.
•The recording area indicated is an approximation.
•[Rec Area] is not available for 4K photo recording.
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•When the ambient temperature is high or motion picture is recorded continuously, the camera 
may display [ ] and stop the recording to protect itself. Wait until the camera cools down.
•The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be re corded when it is operated 
during the recording of a motion picture.
•The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.•Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication m ay appear for a while after 
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
•The [Sensitivity] will be set to [AUTO] (for motion pictures) w hen recording motion pictures. 
Also, the [ISO Limit Set] will not operate.
•Even if [Operation Mode] in [Stabilizer] is set to [ ], [ ] will  operate in motion picture 
recording.
•It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor  (optional) when recording 
motion pictures.  (P355)
•If while recording motion pictur es using the AC adaptor (optional) the power supply is cut off 
due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor (optional) is disconnec ted etc., the motion picture will 
not be recorded.
•The functions available when recording motion pictures differ a ccording to the lens you are 
using, and the operational sound of the lens may be recorded. R efer to the website for 
compatible lenses.
•It will be recorded in the following categories for certain Rec ording Modes. A motion picture 
recording matching each Recording Mode will be performed for th e ones not listed below.
Not available in these cases:
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Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the following cases.
–[Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/[Miniature Effect]¢/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/
[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)
¢ Only when the motion picture size is set to [4K] in [Rec Qualit y]
–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–When using [Stop Motion Animation]
Selected Recording ModeRecording Mode while 
recording motion picture
–Program AE Mode
–Aperture-Priority AE Mode–Shutter-Priority AE Mode–Manual Exposure Mode
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Applicable modes: 
You can create finely-detailed motion pictures in 4K by recording motion pictures with their 
size set to [4K] in [Rec Quality].
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When recording motion pictures in 4K, use a card rated as UHS S peed Class 3. (P22)
•The angle of view of motion pictures in 4K is narrower than tho se of motion pictures in other 
sizes.
To record motion pictures in 4K:
1 Set [Rec Format] in the [Motion Picture] menu to [MP4].  (P241)
2 Set [Rec Quality] in the [Motion Picture] menu to [4K/100M/30p]  or [4K/100M/24p]. 
(P241)
3 Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.
4 Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
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The camera performs recording with highly accurate focus at a r educed Auto Focus speed. As 
a result, it may sometimes be difficult to focus with Auto Focu s. This is not a malfunction.
Recording motion pictures in 4K