Kodak P850 manual Using the histogram, Using highlight/shadow clipping

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Using the histogram

In Capture or Review, the histogram shows the distribution of the subject’s brightness. If the peak is to the right of the graph, the subject is bright; if it’s to the left, the subject is dark (see shaded bar). Optimal exposure is usually achieved when the peak is in the middle of the histogram. Available only in PASM and C modes.

Press the Status button to turn the histogram on/off.

shadows			highlights
shaded bar
	mid-	tones

Using highlight/shadow clipping

In review, you can view the clipped areas of the picture to see detail in highlights and shadows that correspond to underexposure and overexposure. It’s normal to have some highlight and shadow clippings because of the wide range of reflectance within a scene. If large amounts of the scene show clipping, adjust the exposure in PASM modes by changing, for example, the aperture or shutter-speed setting.

Press the Status button to turn the Highlight/ Shadow clipping on/off.

Shadows appear in blue

Highlights appear in yellow

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