Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx8 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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12. Connecting to other equipment
Connecting the camera to a 3D compatible television and playing back pictures taken in 
3D allows you to enjoy 3D pictures for extra impact.
It is also possible to play back the recorded 3D pictures by in serting an SD card into the 
3D compatible television with an SD card slot.
Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television using the HDMI m icro cable 
and display the playback screen.  (P334)
•When [VIERA Link] is set to [ON] and the camera is connected to  a TV supporting VIERA Link, 
input of the TV will be switched a utomatically and playback screen will be displayed.
Refer to P336 for details.
•For the pictures recorded in 3D, [ ] will appear on the thumbnai l display at playback.
∫Playback in 3D by selecting only the still pictures recorded in  3D
Select [3D Play] in [Playback Mode] in the [Playback] menu.  (P264)
∫ Playback as a 3D slide show by selecting only the still picture s recorded in 3D
Select [3D] in [Slide Show] in the [Playback] menu.  (P262)
∫ Switch the playback method for th e still pictures recorded in 3D
1Select the picture recorded in 3D.2Select [2D/3D Settings] on the [Playback] menu.  (P63)
•Playback method will switch to 3D if it is playing back in 2D ( conventional image), or it will 
switch to 2D if it is playing back in 3D.
•If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when play ing back pictures recorded 
in 3D, set to 2D.
•A black screen is displayed for a few seconds when switching pl ayback back and forth from 3D 
to 2D pictures.
•When you select a 3D picture thumbnail, it may take a few secon ds for playback to start. After 
playback, the thumbnail display may take a few seconds to reapp ear.
•When viewing 3D pictures, your eyes may become tired if you are  too close to the television 
screen.
•If your television does not switch to a 3D picture, make the ne cessary settings on the TV.
(For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.)
•3D pictures can be saved to your computer or Panasonic devices.  (P338 , 343)
Playing back 3D pictures
Preparations: Set the [HDMI Mode (Play)] to [AUTO], [1080p] or [ 1080i]. (P80)
Set the [3D Playback] to [ ].  (P81) 
						

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∫Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording
When recording with the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012: optional), the following 
feature will be disabled:
(Recording functions)
•
[Rough Monochrome]/[Impressive Art]/[High Dynamic]/[Toy Effect] /[Toy Pop]/[Star Filter]/[One 
Point Color]/[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)
•Defocus control function
¢ 1 The motion picture button, Creative Video Mode and the [Motion  Picture] menu will be 
unavailable or unusable.
([Rec] menu)
•[Simultaneous record w/o filter] in [Filter Settings]/[Picture  Size]¢2/[Quality]¢3/[AFS/AFF]/[SH] of 
[Burst Rate]/[i.Dynamic]/[i.Resolution]/[iHandheld Night Shot]/[iHDR]/[HDR]/[Multi Exp.]/
[Panorama Settings]/[Red-Eye Removal]/[Shading Comp.]/[Ex. Tele Conv.]/[Digital Zoom]/
[Stabilizer]
¢ 4
¢ 2 The setting is fixed as shown below.
¢ 3 When attaching 3D interchangeable lens, the following icons ar e displayed.
¢ 4 The In-Body Image Stabilizer will operate.
([Custom] menu)
•[AF/AE Lock]/[Shutter AF]/[Quick AF]/[Eye Sensor AF]/[Pinpoint  AF Time]/[Pinpoint AF 
Display]/[AF Assist Lamp]/[Direct Focus Area]/[Focus/Release Pr iority]/[AF+MF]/[MF Assist]/
[MF Assist Display]/[MF Guide]/[Rec Area]/[Remaining Disp.]/[Vi deo Button]/[Power Zoom 
Lens]/[Touch AF] ([Touch Settings])/[Touch Pad AF] ([Touch Sett ings])
∫Functions that cannot be used during 3D picture playback
During the 3D playback of 3D pictures on a 3D-compatible TV, the following functions are 
disabled.
([Playback] menu)
•
[Location Logging] /[RAW Processing]/[Clear Retouch]/[Title Edit ]/[Text Stamp]/[Video Divide]/
[Time Lapse Video]/[Stop Motion Video]/[Resize]/[Cropping]/[Rot ate]/[Rotate Disp.]/[Favorite]/
[Print Set]/[Protect]/[Face Rec Edit]/[Picture Sort]/[Delete Co nfirmation]
Functions that cannot be used on 3D pictures
•
Auto Focus/Manual Focus operation•Aperture setting•Zoom operation•Recording motion pictures¢ 1
•4K Photo recording•Panorama Shot Mode
Aspect ratioPicture sizeAspect ratioPicture size
[4:3] 1824k1368[16:9] 1824k1024
[3:2] 1824k1216[1:1] 1712k1712
[] 
([3D+Fine]) Both MPO images and fine JPEG images are recorded 
simultaneously.
[] 
([3D+Standard]) Both MPO images and standard JPEG images are recorded 
simultaneously.
•[Highlight] ([Custom] menu)•Playback Zoom 
						

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Optional accessories
•Some optional accessories may not be available in some countrie s.
If you use the stereo microphone (DMW-MS1: optional), you can 
switch to either stereo or monaural sound recording.
It is also possible to reduce the wind noise efficiently by switching 
the [WIND CUT OFF/ON] switch to [ON].
Battery Check Lamp [BATTERY]
•
When the Off/On Mode Selector Switch is changed from [OFF] to [MONO] or [STEREO], the 
Battery Check Lamp [BATTERY] will light temporarily if there is  still plenty of power in the 
battery. If the Battery Check Lamp [BATTERY] does not light tem porarily, replace the battery 
with a new one.
•While the external microphone is connected, [ ] is displayed on  the screen.•When the external microphone is connected, [Mic Level Disp.] (P250) is automatically set to 
[ON], and the mic level is displayed on the screen.
•When an external microphone is attached to the camera, do not h old only the external 
microphone to prevent the camera from falling.
•If the noises are recorded when you use an AC adaptor (optional ), use a battery.•For details, refer to the operating instructions of the external microphone.
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If you use the shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional), you can  
avoid jitter (camera shake) when  using a tripod and you can keep the 
shutter pressed fully when taking pictures with [B] (Bulb) or B urst 
Mode. The shutter remote control works similar to the shutter b utton 
on the camera.
•
Always use a genuine Panasonic shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1 : optional).•Record with Creative Video Mode (P119) when using for motion picture recording. Motion 
picture recording can be started/stopped with the shutter remot e control.
•Read the operating instructions of the shutter remote control for details.
Not available in these cases:
•
You cannot use the shutter remote control for the following ope ration.–Sleep Mode cancelation
Shutter Remote Control (optional) 
						

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By connecting the AC adaptor (optional), and then plugging them into an electrical socket, 
you can connect this unit to a PC or printer and use without wo rrying about the capacity of 
the battery.
To use the AC adaptor, a DC coupler (optional) is required.
•
Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC  adaptor.
•When the DC coupler is being mounted, the DC coupler cover open s, so the structure ceases 
to be dust-proof and splash-proof. Be careful not to allow sand , dust and water etc. to adhere to 
or enter the structure. After use, check that there is no forei gn matter attached to the coupler 
cover, and close it firmly.
•Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC  coupler.
The MC protector is a transparent filter which affects neither the colors nor the amount of 
light, so it can always be used to protect the camera’s lens.
The ND filter reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8t h (equal to adjusting the 
aperture value 3 increments) without affecting the color balance .
PL filter will suppress the reflected light from a metal or non  spherical surfaces (flat 
non-metallic surfaces, water vapour or invisible particles in t he air), making it possible to 
take a picture with enhanced contrast.
•
Do not attach multiple filters at the same time.•You can attach the lens cap or the lens hood when the filter is  attached.
•Refer to the instructions for each filter for details.
AC adaptor (optional)/DC coupler (optional)
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Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display
•The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ ] (monitor 
style) in the monitor.
In recording
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Recording Mode 
(P48)
Custom settings (P121)
Photo Style (P123)
‰ŒFlash Mode  (P229)
Flash (P231, 234)
Extended Tele Conversion 
(when recording motion 
pictures)  (P221)
Recording format/Recording 
quality (P241)
Snap Movie  (P246)
Picture size/Aspect Ratio 
(P133)
Extended Tele Conversion 
(when taking still pictures) 
(P221)
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Image size (Panorama Shot 
Mode) (P105)
Image effect (filter) adjustment 
display (P109 , 125)
Image effect (filter) setting 
(P125)
Card (displayed only during 
recording) (P33)
Elapsed recording time¢1 (P237)
Simultaneous recording 
indicator  (P244)
Automatic viewfinder/monitor 
switching  (P44)
Peaking (P164)
Highlight Shadow  (P128)
HDR (P137)/iHDR (P89)
Multi exposure  (P204)
Digital Zoom (P223)
Electronic shutter  (P172)
Picture Mode (Photo Priority) 
(P244)
Overheat indicator (P378 , 381)
STD.WIDE
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A›Quality (P134)
Focus Mode  (P142)
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ØAF Mode  (P144)
Pull Focus  (P248)
Face Recognition  (P207)
AF Lock (P165)
Burst (P175)
4K Photo  (P178)
Auto Bracket  (P193)
Self-timer (P195)
 Battery indication  (P25)
Image Stabilizer (P216)
Jitter alert (P217)
Recording state (Flashes red.)/
Focus (Lights green.) (P46)
Focus (Under low illumination) 
(P140)
Focus (Starlight AF)  (P141)
Connected to Wi-Fi
Histogram (P55)
3
Name¢2 (P212)
Number of days that have passed since the 
departure date
¢3 (P75)
Age¢2  (P212)
Location¢3 (P75)
Current date and time/Travel destination setting¢ 3: 
“  (P74)
Exposure meter  (P95)
Focal distance display (P224)
Step zoom  (P224)
4
AF area (P140, 150)
AFSAFFAFC
AFL
LOW
STAR
Spot metering target  (P171)
Center marker display (P213)
Self-timer¢4 (P195)
Mic level display  (P250)
Silent Mode (P206)
External Microphone  (P353)
AE Lock (P165)
Metering Mode  (P62, 171)
Program Shift  (P95)
3.5Aperture value  (P46)
60Shutter speed (P46)
Exposure compensation value 
(P167)
Manual Exposure Assistance 
(P100)
ISO sensitivity  (P168)
5
White Balance Bracket (P132)
White Balance Fine Adjustment 
(P131)
VÐîÑWhite Balance  (P129)
Color (P91)
98Number of recordable pictures¢5 
(P34)
r20Maximum number of pictures 
that can be taken continuously 
(P176)
Available recording time¢ 1, 5 
(P34)
AEL
AE
BKTAWB
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¢1 h: hour, m: minute, s: second
¢ 2 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned  on if the [Profile Setup] 
setting is set.
¢ 3 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned  on, after setting the clock 
and after switching from Playback Mode to Recording Mode.
¢ 4 This is displayed during countdown.
¢ 5 It is possible to switch the display between the number of rec ordable pictures and available 
recording time with the [Remaining Disp.] setting in the [Custo m] menu.
Touch tab (P60)
Touch zoom  (P225)
Touch Shutter  (P61)
Touch AE (P62)
Peaking (P164)
Function button  (P71)
/
/
 
(P120)
Color (P91)
Defocus control function 
(P90 , 109)
Type of defocus ([Miniature 
Effect])  (P115)
One point color  (P117)
Position of the light source 
(P118)
Image effect (filter) 
adjustment (P110, 125)
Image effect (filter)  (P125)
Aperture value (P46)
Shutter speed (P46)
ISO sensitivity  (P168)
Microphone level 
adjustment (P250)
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AE
Fn8Fn9Fn10
Fn11SNAPFn12
MINIMINI
F
SS
ISO 
						

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On-monitor recording information
In recording
1
Recording Mode (P48)
F3.5Aperture value (P46)
1/60Shutter speed (P46)
Battery indication  (P25)
2
ISO sensitivity (P168)
Exposure compensation value 
(P167)
Manual Exposure Assistance 
(P100)
‰ŒFlash Mode (P229)
Flash (P231, 233)
F 3.5
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Single 
(P174)
Burst (P175)
4K Photo  (P178)
Auto Bracket  (P193)
Self-timer (P195)
Focus Mode  (P142, 158)
š
ØAF Mode  (P144)
A›Quality (P134)
Picture size/Aspect Ratio 
(P133)
Wi-FiWi-Fi (P286)
Function button setting  (P70)
4
Photo Style (P123)
VÐîÑWhite Balance (P129)
Intelligent Dynamic Range 
Control (P136)
Metering Mode  (P171)
98Number of recordable pictures 
(P34)
r20Maximum number of pictures 
that can be taken continuously 
(P176)
Available recording time  (P34)
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In playback
1
Playback Mode (P264)
Protected picture  (P282)
Number of prints (P281)
Location Information display  (P265)
ÜFavorites (P280)
åCable disconnect prohibit icon 
(P345)
Motion picture playback  (P253)
Play panorama (P106)
Continuous Burst Picture Group 
Playback (P257)
Save pictures from the 4K burst file 
(P185, 188)
Continuous [Time Lapse Shot] 
Picture Group Playback  (P257)
Continuous playback of the Stop 
Motion Animation Group  (P257)
‘Stamped with text indication  (P271)
Elapsed playback time¢1 (P253)
2
4K Photo (4K burst file)  (P178)
Picture size/Aspect Ratio  (P133)
Recording format/Recording quality 
(P241)
Snap Movie (P246)
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Battery indication 
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Connected to Wi-Fi
Number of group pictures
Motion picture recording time¢1 
(P253)
3
Clear Retouch completed icon 
(P269)
Currently retrieving information icon 
(P364)
Playback (Motion Pictures) (P253)
Number of days that have passed 
since the departure date  (P75)
Upload (Wi-Fi) (P317)
Sub Menu (P258)
Silent Mode  (P206)
Age (P210 , 212)
Multi Playback  (P255)
Delete (P259)
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