Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX9 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features page 92

Subject not centred in picture
Focuses on the subject in the wide range area (up to 49-area-
focusing) on the recording screen.
Setting the shape of an AF area
You can set the preferred shape of an AF area by selecting 49 points in the AF area,
based on the subject.
→ [Rec] /
1
Select a Custom Multi icon ([
Current AF area shape
2
Use to select the setting item
([Horizontal
Pattern])
([Vertical
Pattern])
([Central
Pattern])
/ /
(Custom)
3
Press
• The AF area setting screen appears.
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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings
[Motion Picture] → [AF Mode]
], etc.), and press
Horizontal line shape
Ideal shape for panning,
etc.
Vertical line shape
Ideal shape for recording
structures, etc.
Shape distributed over
the centre
Ideal shape for focusing
around the centre.
You can set a custom registration shape.
Taking pictures with Auto Focus
(49-area-focusing)
, etc. (Custom Multi)
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