Panasonic Lumix GX8 - Manual (Page 172)

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6.
Shutter and Drive Settings
Setting the Shutter Type
([Electronic Shutter])
Applicable modes:
You can use either of the two shutters to take pictures: the mechanical shutter or the
electronic shutter.
¢1 This setting is available only in Manual Exposure Mode. (P99)
¢2 Up to an ISO sensitivity of [ISO3200]. When the setting is higher than [ISO3200], the shutter
speed will be faster than 1 second.
¢3 The mechanical shutter sound cannot be muted.
¢4 Electronic shutter sound settings can be changed in [E-Shutter Vol] and [E-Shutter Tone].
(P76)
Select the menu. (P63)
• When [ ] is displayed on the screen, pictures will be taken with the electronic shutter.
• When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH], pictures will be taken with the electronic shutter.
• 4K photos will be recorded with the electronic shutter.
• When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON], pictures will be taken with the electronic shutter.
• When a moving subject is recorded with the electronic shutter, the subject may appear
distorted on the picture.
• When the electronic shutter is used under fluorescent or LED lighting, etc., horizontal
stripes may appear on the picture. In such cases, lowering the shutter speed may
reduce the effect of the horizontal stripes.
(P98)
• Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. of the subject
when you use this function. Use at your own risk.
Mechanical shutter Electronic Shutter
Flash ± —
Shutter Speed
(Sec.)
B (Bulb) ¢1 /60 to 1/8000th 1 ¢2 to 1/16000th
Shutter sound Mechanical shutter sound ¢3 Electronic shutter sound ¢4
> [Rec] > [Electronic Shutter]
[ON] Takes pictures using the electronic shutter method.
[OFF] Takes pictures with the mechanical shutter.
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