Panasonic Lumix GX8 - Manual (Page 102)

3. Recording Modes
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Applicable modes:
The effects of aperture and shutter speed can be checked by using the Preview Mode.
•
Confirm the effects of aperture: You can check the depth of field (effective focus range)
before taking a picture by closing the diaphragm blades to the aperture value you set.
• Confirm the effects of shutter speed: Movement can be confirmed by displaying the actual
picture that will be taken with that shutter speed.
When the shutter speed is set for high speed, display in the shutter speed preview will be
displayed like a time-release film. It is used in cases such as stopping the movement of running
water.
1
Set a function button to [Preview]. (P70)
• The following step is an example in which [Preview] is assigned to [Fn7].
2
Press [Fn7] to switch the effect preview screen.
•
Screen is switched every time [Fn7] is pressed.
A Function button [Fn7]
Depth of field properties
¢1 Recording conditions
¢2 Example: When you want to take a picture with a blurred background etc.
¢3 Example: When you want to take a picture with everything in focus including the background
etc.
Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)
Normal recording screen
Aperture effect preview
screen
Aperture effect: ±
Shutter speed effect: —
Shutter speed effect
preview screen
Aperture effect: ±
Shutter speed effect: ±
¢1
Aperture value Small Large
Focus length of the lens Tele Wide
Distance to the subject Near Distant
Depth of field (effective focus range) Shallow (Narrow) ¢2 Deep (Wide) ¢3
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