Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX8 Owner's Manual For Advanced Features page 354

13. Others
Shutter Remote Control (optional)
If you use the shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional), you can
avoid jitter (camera shake) when using a tripod and you can keep the
shutter pressed fully when taking pictures with [B] (Bulb) or Burst
Mode. The shutter remote control works similar to the shutter button
on the camera.
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Always use a genuine Panasonic shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional).
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Record with Creative Video Mode
picture recording can be started/stopped with the shutter remote control.
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Read the operating instructions of the shutter remote control for details.
Not available in these cases:
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You cannot use the shutter remote control for the following operation.
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Sleep Mode cancelation
(P119) when using for motion picture recording. Motion
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