Panasonic Lumix DC-GX880K Technical specifications

Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera/

Lens Kit

Model No. DC-GX880K

Please read these instructions carefully before using this

product, and save this manual for future use.

More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating

Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download

it from the website. (P80)

DVQX1932ZA

F0519CT0

until

2019/6/12

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Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic

Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them

handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components,

menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those

shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for

purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the

purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

Information for Your Safety

∫Product identification marking

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.

• Use the recommended accessories.

• Do not remove covers.

• Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service

personnel.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily

accessible.

Product Location

Digital camera Bottom

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∫About the battery pack

• Do not heat or expose to flame.

• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time

with doors and windows closed.

∫About the AC adaptor (supplied)

• The AC adaptor is in the standby condition when the mains plug is connected. The

primary circuit is always “live” as long as the mains plug is connected to an electrical

outlet.

CAUTION

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type

recommended by the manufacturer.

• When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and

ask for the correct method of disposal.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or

incinerate.

CAUTION!

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another

confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

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• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

• Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo.

Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work.

“High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D–Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) long)

Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such

as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be

disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely

affecting the pictures and/or sound.

• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic

fields created by speakers or large motors.

• Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures

and/or sound.

• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning

properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then

reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or

sound may be adversely affected.

• Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC15A:

optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet.

• Do not press the monitor with excessive force.

• Do not press the lens with excessive force.

• Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.

• Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long

period of time.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to

clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may

peel off.

• Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the sun

may cause it to malfunction.

Cautions for Use

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• Always use the supplied cords and cables.

• Do not extend the cords or the cables.

• During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn

this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor. Furthermore,

do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.

• The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static

electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important

data on a PC etc.

• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to

ensure proper operation.

• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before

use.

• The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high or

too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.

• The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also

becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power

plug or near the batteries.

• Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature:

[Recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended

humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH]

•Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged. When storing the

battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remove the

battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.

-If you see this symbol-

Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries

Only for European Union and countries

with recycle systems

These symbols are only valid in the

European Union and countries with recycle

systems.

If you wish to discard this product, please

contact your local authorities or dealer and

ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Contents

Information for Your Safety ............... 2

Preparation/Basic

Care of the camera........................... 7

Standard Accessories....................... 8

About cards that can be used

with this unit...................................... 9

Names and Functions of

Components ................................... 10

Quick Start Guide ........................... 14

Basic Operations ............................ 21

Setting menu items......................... 24

Calling frequently-used menus

instantly (Quick Menu).................... 25

Assigning frequently used functions

to the buttons (function buttons) ..... 26

Recording

Taking Pictures using the Automatic

Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)..... 26

Taking Pictures of Yourself

([Self Shot])..................................... 28

Adjusting Focus Automatically........ 34

Adjusting Focus Manually............... 35

Recording 4K Photos...................... 37

Controlling Focus After Recording

(Post Focus/Focus Stacking) .......... 39

Using Burst/Self-Timer

(Drive Mode)................................... 43

Taking Pictures While Adjusting a

Setting Automatically

(Bracket Recording)........................ 44

Recording Motion Picture/

4K Motion Picture ........................... 45

Playback

Playing Back Pictures .....................47

Playing Back Motion Pictures .........48

Deleting Pictures.............................49

Menu list..........................................50

Wi-Fi

What you can do with the Wi-Fi®

function ...........................................57

Controlling with

a Smartphone/Tablet.......................58

Others

Downloading software.....................63

Monitor Display ...............................64

Troubleshooting ..............................67

Specifications ..................................72

Digital Camera Accessory

System ............................................79

Reading the Operating Instructions

(PDF format) ...................................80

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Care of the camera

Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.

• The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions.

It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you:

– Drop or hit the camera.

– Press hard on the lens or the monitor.

This camera is not dust/drip/water proof.

Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.

• Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around the lens, buttons,

etc. Be particularly careful since it may not just cause malfunctions, but it may also

become irreparable.

– Places with a lot of sand or dust.

– Places where water can come into contact with this unit, such as when using it on a

rainy day or at the beach.

Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body. Since

the sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or

damage.

If sand, dust, or liquids such as water droplets adhere to the monitor, wipe them off

with a dry soft cloth.

– Not doing so may cause the monitor to respond incorrectly to touch operations.

Keep objects sensitive to magnetic fields (credit cards, etc.) away from the

camera. Otherwise, magnetic fields may damage their data and make them

unusable.

∫About Condensation (When the lens or monitor is fogged up)

• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of

condensation since it causes lens and monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will

disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient

temperature.

For smoother recording, we recommend updating the firmware of the

interchangeable lens to the latest version.

• To view the latest information on the firmware or to download the firmware, visit

the support site below:

https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

• To check the firmware version of the interchangeable lens, attach it to the camera body

and select [Version Disp.] in the [Setup] menu.

About the firmware of your interchangeable lens

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Preparation/Basic

Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the

camera.

Product numbers correct as of May 2019. These may be

subject to change.

Digital Camera Body

(This is referred to as camera body in these operating

instructions.)

¢1 This is referred to as lens in these operating

instructions.

¢2 This is attached to the interchangeable lens at

the time of purchase.

• Interchangeable Lens (H-FS12032) is attached

to the camera body at the time of purchase.

• microSD Memory Card, microSDHC Memory

Card and microSDXC Memory Card are

indicated as card in the text.

• The card is optional.

• Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens

(H-FS12032).

• Consult the dealer or Panasonic if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can

purchase the accessories separately.)

1Interchangeable Lens¢1

Lens Cap¢2

A:Black

B: Silver

Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the

text)

Charge the battery before use.

4AC Adaptor

5USB Connection Cable

6Shoulder Strap

VFC5071

DMW-BLH7E

K1HY04YY0106

SAE0012G

H-FS12032

:

VYF3562

:

CGE1MC171Z

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About cards that can be used with this

unit

∫About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings

Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed

Class.

• SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous

writing. To check the class, see the labelled side, etc. of the card.

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

• Refer to the "Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)" to check the

number of recordable pictures and the available recording time for motion pictures.

• Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

microSD Memory Card

(2 GB)

• This unit is compatible with UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3

standard microSDHC/microSDXC memory cards.

• Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed

with Panasonic’s cards.

microSDHC Memory Card

(4 GB to 32 GB)

microSDXC Memory Card

(64 GB)

[Rec Format] [Rec Quality] Speed class Label example

[AVCHD] All

Class 4 or higher

[MP4] FHD/HD

[MP4] 4K UHS Speed Class 3

When recording in 4K Photo /

[Post Focus] UHS Speed Class 3

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Preparation/Basic

Names and Functions of Components

∫Camera body

145 76632 910

15 1612 1413 17

1Mode dial (P22)

2Shutter button (P20)

3Camera ON/OFF switch (P17)

4Self-timer indicator/

AF Assist Lamp

5[ ] (4K photo mode) button (P37)/

[Fn1] button (P26)

Stereo microphone

• Be careful not to cover the microphone

with your finger. Doing so may make

sound difficult to record.

7Flash

8Focus distance reference mark

9[ ] (Post Focus) button (P39)/

[Fn3] button (P26)

10 Shoulder strap eyelet (P14)

11 Charging lamp (P16)/

Wi-Fi® connection lamp (P57)

12 Lens fitting mark (P17)

13 Sensor

14 Mount

15 Lens lock pin

16 Lens release button (P17)

17 Speaker

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