Panasonic Lumix GX8 - Manual (Page 206)

7. Functions Customized for Various Subjects and Purposes
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Disabling Operational Sounds and the Output
of Light at once
([Silent Mode])
Applicable modes:
This function is useful for recording images in a quiet environment, public facility, etc. or
recording images of subjects such as babies or animals.
Select the menu. (P63)
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
•
Audio from the speaker will be muted and the flash and the AF Assist lamp will be disabled.
The following settings are fixed.
– [Electronic Shutter]: [ON]
– [Flash Mode]: [Œ] (forced flash off)
– [AF Assist Lamp]: [OFF]
– [Beep Volume]: [s] (OFF)
– [E-Shutter Vol]: [ ] (OFF)
• Even when [ON] is set, the following functions light up/flash.
– Status indicator
– Self-timer indicator
– Wi-Fi connection lamp
• Sounds that are produced by the camera regardless of your operations, such as the lens
aperture sound, cannot be muted.
• 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.
> [Custom] > [Silent Mode]
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