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HDMI output and touch-to-magnify while recording 4K video with Panasonic GX8

Started Sep 29, 2015 | Questions thread
RickPick
RickPick Senior Member • Posts: 1,332
Re: HDMI output and touch-to-magnify while recording 4K video with Panasonic GX8
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The following is from Imaging Resource's review of the GX8. The "on the other hand" refers to a comparison being made with the GH4, which has 10-bit 422 output over HDMI:

"The GX8, on the other hand, offers only Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) resolution at 30p or 24p (25 and 24p in PAL regions), though it is captured at a bitrate of 100Mbps. The GX8, of course, offers additional video resolutions including 1080/60p at up to 28Mbps. Additional video feature include a choice of MP4 and AVCHD recording formats, 4:2:2 8-bit HDMI output at up to 4K resolution, though without simultaneous internal recording of 4K video, and unlimited video recording (though European countries are still limited to 29:59 minutes). Lastly, unlike the G7 and GH4, the GX8's microphone jack is of the smaller, less common 2.5mm variety that does double-duty as a remote input, which means a Panasonic-brand microphone or a 3.5-to-2.5mm jack adapter will be needed."

I would still check the features out at your local camera store before buying, if possible.

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