Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx8 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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1. Before Use
For smoother recording, we recommend updating the firmware of the interchangeable lens 
to the latest version.
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To view the latest information on the firmware or to download t he firmware, visit the 
support site below:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)•To check the firmware version of the interchangeable lens, atta ch it to the camera body and 
select [Version Disp.] in the [Setup] menu.
About the firmware of your interchangeable lens 
						

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Cards Compatible with this unit
The following cards which conform to the SD standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as  card in the text.)
∫ About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings
According to the [Rec Format]  (P241) and [Rec Quality]  (P241) of a motion picture, the 
required card differs. To record 4K photos, you need a card with a speed class rating that 
supports 4K photo recording. Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed 
Class or UHS Speed Class.
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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.)
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 
						

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2.  Getting Started/Basic Operations
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera  to prevent it from 
dropping.
1Pass the shoulder strap through the 
shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body.
A : Shoulder strap eyelet
2Pass the end of the shoulder strap 
through the ring in the direction of the arrow 
and then pass it through the stopper.
3Pass the end of the shoulder strap 
through the hole on the other side of the 
stopper.
4Pull the shoulder strap and 
then check that it will not 
come out.
•Perform steps 1 to 4 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.
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Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
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Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge t he battery before use.•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the 
genuine product are made available for purchase in some markets . Some of 
these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal  protection to meet 
the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a po ssibility that 
these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be ad vised that we are 
not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of  use of a counterfeit 
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used, we recomme nd that a 
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Charging
1Attach the battery 
paying attention to the 
direction of the battery.
2Connect the charger to 
the electrical outlet.
•The [CHARGE] indicator  A 
lights up and charging 
begins.
plug-in type inlet type 
						

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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
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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.
∫Charging time
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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.
∫ Battery indication
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The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted.
(The status indicator also blinks)
Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery .
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact a reas of the power plug.
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short -circuiting or the 
resulting heat generated.
•The battery can be recharged ev en when it still has some charge left, but it is not 
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up whi le the battery is fully 
charged.
(Since characteristic swelling may occur.)
On: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach t he 
battery after charging is completed.)
Charging time Approx. 140 min
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AFS AFSL4:3 
						

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By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode
∫Recording still pictures (when using the Monitor)
∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Viewfinder)
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 330 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 175 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 330 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 175 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 340 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 175 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 310 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 165 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 310 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 165 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 320 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 165 min 
						

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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
•Temperature: 23oC (73.4  oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when monitor/viewfinder is on.•When using a Panasonic SDHC Memory Card.•Using the supplied battery.
•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
(When attaching an interchangeable lens compatible with the Ima ge Stabilizer function, set the 
Image Stabilizer to [ ])
•Recording once every 30 seconds .•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until  the temperature of the battery 
decreases.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recor ding interval time. 
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of re cordable pictures 
decreases.
[For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes , then the number of 
pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the n umber of pictures 
given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).] 
						

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∫Recording motion pictures (when using the monitor)
[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/17M/60i])
[MP4]  (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/28M/60p])
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Recordable time Approx. 120 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 120 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 120 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 65 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 120 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 120 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 120 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 65 min 
						

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[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [4K/100M/30p])
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These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4  oF) and a humidity of 50%RH.
Please be aware that these times are approximate.
•Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when  repeating actions such as 
turning this unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, etc.
•MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [FHD], [HD] or  [VGA]:
Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 mi nutes and 59 seconds or 
the file size exceeds 4 GB.
–Since the file size becomes larger with [FHD], recording with [ FHD] will stop before
29 minutes 59 seconds.
•MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [4K]:
You can continue recording without interruption even if the fil e size exceeds 4 GB, but the 
motion picture file will be divided and recorded/played back se parately. 
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 100 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 50 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 100 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 50 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 100 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 50 min 
						

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∫Playback (when using the monitor)
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The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the 
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorte n and the number of recordable 
pictures is reduced.
–In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.–When flash is used repeatedly.
•When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging 
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Playback time Approx. 260 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is used
Playback timeApprox. 260 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used
Playback timeApprox. 260 min