The Promote Control from Promote Systems now support the Panasonic GX8 camera. Promote Control is a pocket sized triggering and programming device that allows advanced HDR, TimeLapse and HDR TimeLapse sequences on the GX8. Here are few more features:
Full camera control in a pocket-sized remote
One Shot Mode - set shutter speed, aperture, ISO and trigger camera externally to avoid camera shake
Advanced HDR Bracketing: Up to 45 images per bracket, steps from 1/3 to 9 EV, rapid HDR workflow
Fine control time lapse & HDR time lapse
Integrate with 3rd party pano heads & dollies
Weather sealed (great for outdoors)
Long battery life (up to 100 hours)
Free firmware updates with more features
The USB Tether software from Promote Systems offers the following features with the Panasonic GX8 camera:
Control your camera from PC or laptop
View camera settings (Exposure Mode, Shutter Mode, Focus Mode)
Change exposure settings (Shutter Speed, Aperture and ISO)