Panasonic DMC-FZ20GN operating instructions Histogram, Example of histogram

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Preparation

∫Histogram

•A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis.

•It allows the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed.

•It is very useful if manual adjustments of the lens aperture and shutter speed are available, especially in those situations where automatic exposure may be difficult due to uneven lighting. Using the histogram feature will allow you to get the best performance from the camera.

•When the values are concentrated to the left A, the picture is under exposed.

•When the values in the histogram are distributed evenly B, the exposure is adequate and the brightness is well-balanced.

•When the values are concentrated to the right C, the picture is over exposed.

Example of histogram

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•When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other under the following conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange.

–When the flash is activated

–When the flash is closed

1 Aperture-priority AE/Shutter-priority AE:

When the brightness of the screen is not correct or when the exposure is not adequately adjusted in dark places

2Manual exposure:

When the shutter speed is slower than 1/13th

3In modes other than the above: When the brightness of the screen is not correct in dark places

•The histogram does not appear when in motion image mode [ ], during multi playback and playback zoom.

•The histogram in the recording mode is an approximation.

•The histogram in recording and playback may not match each other.

•The histogram in this camera does not match the one displayed in image editing software used with a PC, etc.

•Check white saturated areas with the highlight display in the auto review function or the review function. (P27)

AUnder Exposed B Properly Exposed C Over Exposed ¢Histogram

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Contents Model No.DMC-FZ20GN Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerIf you will not be using the camera for a long time About the LensAbout illustrations in these operating instructions About These Operating InstructionsAbout illustrations of the cursor button Contents Dpof Print Slide ShowAudio DUB TrimmingStandard Accessories Battery Pack CGA-S002ESD Memory Card 16 MB RP-SD016B Lens Cap VYK0W96 Strap VFC4078 Lens Hood VYQ3234Names of the Components 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 1620 21 22 Charge the battery. P11 Insert the battery and the card. P13Quick Guide Turn the camera on to take picturesDetach the battery Charging the Battery with the ChargerAttach the battery to the charger Connect the AC cable About the Battery Inserting/Removing the Battery Slide the card/battery door to open itInserting/Removing the Card Access to the card About the CardAbout handling a card SD Memory Card supplied MultiMediaCard optionalApproximate number of recordable pictures and the size Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap Lens Cap StrapAttaching the Lens Hood Temporarily storing the lens hood Setting Date/Time Clock Set Setup menu. P22Select Clock SET from Set date and timePreparation Setup Menu Menu Functions 1MIN./2MIN./5MIN./10MINVolume NO.RESETReset USB ModeOFF Scene MenuLanguage Playback mode P44 Recording mode P30About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Diopter adjustment Adjust the diopter, rotating the diopter adjustment dialOut-of-frame display Recording guide lineHistogram Example of histogramTaking Pictures Take a picture Programme AEWhen recording with LCD Monitor Viewfinder AF/AE Lock AF Auto focus AE Auto exposureCorrect posture for taking good pictures Position of feetJitter camera shake FocusingExposure Programme shift Example of Programme shift Press Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewEnlarge and shift the picture To make subjects appear closer use Tele Using the Optical ZoomTo make subjects appear further away use Wide Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Switching to the appropriate flash settingTo open the flash To close the flashAvailable flash settings by recording mode Shutter speed for each flash mode Flash modeAUTO¢ ISO80Adjusting flash output Switch the self-timer setting Taking Pictures with the Self-timerFocus on the subject to take the picture Under exposed Compensating the ExposureProperly Exposed Over exposed Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Switch the burst mode setting to record pictures Taking Pictures using Burst ModeNumber of pictures recorded in burst mode Playing Back Pictures Select the pictureSwitch to multi screen Pictures Multi PlaybackSelect the pictures To return to the normal playbackUsing the Playback Zoom Enlarge the pictureShift the picture To delete a picture during the playback zoomDeleting Pictures Select the picture to be deletedDelete the picture Select Multi DeleteDelete the pictures Select ALL DeleteDelete all of the pictures To delete all picturesAperture-priority AE Using the Mode DialSet the aperture value and take the picture Shutter-priority AE Set the shutter speed and take the pictureManual exposure Take the picture Set the aperture value and the shutter speedPress the shutter button halfway Manual Exposure AssistanceRecording pictures advanced Shutter Speed Sec Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AEManual exposure Macro mode Motion image mode Macro modeSelect Motion Rate Focus rangePress the shutter button fully to start the recording Available recording time secondsSCN1 SCN2 Scene mode Night Scenery P58 Night Portrait P59Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective Technique for Sports modeScenery mode Technique for Night scenery modeTechnique for Night portrait mode Technique for Panning modeFireworks mode Party mode Technique for Party modeSnow mode Taking Pictures with Manual Focus MF assistance appears on the centre of the screenPrefocus One shot AFMetering Mode P70 Using the REC mode menuConversion P77 White Balance W.BALANCE Auto White BalanceAbout the white balance fine adjustment Setting the White Balance manually White setAbout the white balance ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity Picture Size PICT.SIZEISO sensitivity 400 HdtvAudio Recording Audio REC Audio REC Rotate Audio DUB Resize TrimmingMetering Mode Metering ModeContinuous AF CONT.AF Digital Zoom D.ZOOM AF Assist LampOFF Colour Effect COL.EFFECT Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJ Optical Image Stabilizer Flip Animation Flip AnimMODE1 MODE2Select Flip Anim Select Image CaptureCapture images for flip animation Select Create Motion ImageSelect Create Motion Image and create a flip animation Select Frame Rate and set the number of framesDeleting all still images used to create flip animation Conversion Lens ConversionRecordable range when using the conversion lens When using the conversion lensSwitch the external flash setting Icon Setting External Flash EXT.FLASHExternal Flash Burst Mode EX.FLASH Burst Settings on the external flashPreset ManualPlaying Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images To pauseUsing the Play mode menu Rotating the Picture RotateSelect the picture to be rotated and set it Select RotateSetting the Picture to be Printed and the Number Select Dpof PRINT, then select SINGLE, Multi or CancelTo cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settings To print the dateSelect PROTECT, then select SINGLE, Multi or Cancel CancelPreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Protect SETPlaying Back with Slide Show Select Slide SHOW, then select ALL or DpofSet the items of the Slide Show ALLBy pressing the Menu button, the Slide Show stops Select StartSD Slide Show Select Audio DUB Adding Audio to Recorded Stop audio recordingSelect the picture and start audio recording Resizing the Pictures Resize Select ResizeSelect the picture and set it Select the size and set itTrimming the Pictures Select YES or no and set itSelect Trimming Enlarge or decrease the picture Select Format Initializing the Card FormatSelect YES to format Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen Playing back pictures with AV cable suppliedBefore Connecting with USB Connection Cable USB ModeSelect USB Mode Select PC or PictBridge PTPWhen using Windows 98/98 SE MessageConnecting to a PC About PictBridge PTP setting PC WindowsMacintosh PictBridge PTP WindowsConnecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer PICTURE. P99Select a picture to be printed Set the print settingsSingle picture Select Dpof Picture Select Print Start and then print out the pictureDpof picture Setting the date printing with the Dpof print in advance When printing with PictBridgeUsing the MC Protector/ND Filter MCuMulti-coated NDuNeutral DensityUsing the Remote Shutter Focus on the subject and take a pictureScreen Display Recording1000 1.DEC Playback106 Optimal Use of the CameraBattery When you go out, bring charged spare batteriesDispose of an unusable battery ChargerPrinting pictures recorded with Hdtv mode CardFolder Composition To print pictures with endsMode Dial is not in the Proper Position Message DisplayTroubleshooting Conditions Causes When connecting to a Clock setting isReset Internal mechanical Movement when it is Shaken Lens clicksPicture size to Hdtv 1920k1080 pixels areCut out Colours that wereSpecifications Dimensions WeightOperating Temperature Battery Charger Panasonic DE-994AMemo VQT0M54