Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

[davea]

As to my purchasing decision with regards to EM5 MII and GX8.

I tried handling the EM5 II with the Oly 12-40 zoom but felt is was unbalanced that I had to use it with the ECG2 grip with adds to the weight since it was all metal. (Didn't want to try the HDL-8 since it blocks the battery door with was counter-intuitive in my opinion.)

The EM5 II body was relatively small and densely packed with buttons that I ended up having little to grip on.

Personally, using GM1 for a year played a role for me deciding to get the GX8 since I am used to the overall controls and menu of Panasonic.

I understand that Panny's SOOC Jpeg is no match to that of Oly but I do do some PP. So each to their own! It is kind of subjective here haha.

 

[RyanKhoo]

Harvey Norman cash 1445. Same standard freebies. Getting my set now

Congrats, bro boboshot on the purchase of your new toy ... :thumbsup:

Post some pics leh ...

 

[RyanKhoo]

Happy to answer any questions you all might have! Might take some time since it is still day zero of me owning the camera! Still playing around with the settings

Hi bro,

1. Can test it on video 4K mode and see whether it can record more than 30 minutes continuous ? (record video 4K say for 45 mins).

2. Can test if the recording of the 4K video is more than 4GB, will it be spilt into multiple files ?

Thanks

 

[pleong]

Harvey Norman cash 1445. Same standard freebies. Getting my set now

Hi Boboshot, does Harvey Norman sell Gx8 with 12-35 bundle n how much? Tks

 

[boboshot]

Just bought my set with the 12-35 f2.8 zoom today! I gotta say the Dual Image Stabiliser met my expectations! Managed to get a sharp shot at 1/4 sec. at the 35mm end of the zoom. The lens was updated to the latest version supporting the Dual IS straight out of the box

I had to adjust the color of the viewfinder though. It was much more warm compared to the screen. Could be the other way round, need to load the images to my PC to see.

The overall speed (focusing, menu & image browsing) of the camera is a step-up from my GM1 I gotta say. Very smooth! Likely due to the the processor and the DFD?

But now I'm a happy man with the most portable GM1 and the beast of the GX8!

Happy to answer any questions you all might have! Might take some time since it is still day zero of me owning the camera! Still playing around with the settings

May I ask the Dual IS is by default ON or do i have to set it up?
I cant seems to find it in the menu. thanks

 

[boboshot]

Hi Boboshot, does Harvey Norman sell Gx8 with 12-35 bundle n how much? Tks

sorry, i didnt ask but i guess prices are pretty standard now. 2350 +- $5

 

[boboshot]

Congrats, bro boboshot on the purchase of your new toy ... :thumbsup:

Post some pics leh ...

later going to katapult with my kids
good chance to try out the camera/

 

[RanchoRelaxo]

May I ask the Dual IS is by default ON or do i have to set it up?
I cant seems to find it in the menu. thanks

You need to turn on the IS switch on the lens to get the dual stabilization benefits.

 

[pleong]

sorry, i didnt ask but i guess prices are pretty standard now. 2350 +- $5

Tks, looking forward to see some pics with your kids.

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[boboshot]

You need to turn on the IS switch on the lens to get the dual stabilization benefits.

So body IS is default on?
There is an option stabilizer in the menu. Can set to stabilizer left to right or up and down.

I thought body IS is 4 axis. Left right up down.
Anyone can enlighten me?


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[kel77]

I like the physical size of the gx8 too.
I feel the evf is shaky at times compared to Olympus.

 

[davea]

Hi bro,

1. Can test it on video 4K mode and see whether it can record more than 30 minutes continuous ? (record video 4K say for 45 mins).

2. Can test if the recording of the 4K video is more than 4GB, will it be spilt into multiple files ?

Thanks

Hey there bro,

I'm out for the whole day and didn't bring the camera with me.

As to your first question perhaps you can refer to this under Continuous Recording Time.

http://www.panasonic.com/sg/consume...ingle-lens-mirrorless-dslm/dmc-gx8.specs.html

I'll get back to you regarding the 2nd question

 

[RyanKhoo]

I like the physical size of the gx8 too.

me too ...

 

[RyanKhoo]

Hey there bro,

I'm out for the whole day and didn't bring the camera with me.

As to your first question perhaps you can refer to this under Continuous Recording Time.

http://www.panasonic.com/sg/consume...ingle-lens-mirrorless-dslm/dmc-gx8.specs.html

Ok, so looks like can do continuos recording beyond the 30 mins mark. Thanks

I'll get back to you regarding the 2nd question

Thnaks bro, looking forward to it ... cheers

 

[kel77]

Hi bro,

1. Can test it on video 4K mode and see whether it can record more than 30 minutes continuous ? (record video 4K say for 45 mins).

2. Can test if the recording of the 4K video is more than 4GB, will it be spilt into multiple files ?

Thanks

Yes for both 1 and 2

 

[RyanKhoo]

Yes for both 1 and 2

Thanks kel77.

Any settings that we can adjust so that when the 4K video is more than 4GB, it will NOT be split into multiple files ?

Thanks

 

[kel77]

Thanks kel77.

Any settings that we can adjust so that when the 4K video is more than 4GB, it will NOT be split into multiple files ?

Thanks

I don't think there is an option for that.

 

[boboshot]

Using 4k photo mode to capture this moment.


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[RyanKhoo]

I don't think there is an option for that.

Thanks for the reply and info.

Cheers

 

[RanchoRelaxo]

As per usual launch, I've been told there's no spare batteries available to buy in the shops I've asked.
Does anyone know if it is true the GX8 uses the same battery as the GH2?...or had experience with this brand of 3rd party batteries "wasabi"
http://www.amazon.com/DOT-01-Replac...&sr=8-1-catcorr&keywords=wasabi+panasonic+gx8