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Capturing and Evaluating Test Images

Before your photo session begins, and a few times during a session, you should capture and evaluate

images to be sure that the lighting and camera setup are producing the desired results.

Image Attribute DCS 645 Tool Suggested Action
Exposure Appearance of image on Image LCD (page 44) View images and interpret information from
the tool. Adjust camera settings (aperture,
shutter speed, ISO) and/or lighting. Recapture
image, if needed.
Histogram Display mode provides exposure
information about the overall image.
Luminometer (page 111) provides exposure
information about a specific area of the image. Shows
the level of luminance channel saturation of pixels
below the crosshairs on the Image LCD.
Focus Zoom Display mode (page 110) View the image at 1:1 and evaluate sharpness
and edge definition in high-contrast areas (for
example, eyes). Adjust lens focus and/or
check and adjust the depth of field.
Color Click Balance (page 96) neutraliz e s c o lo r shifts in
subsequently captured images Repeat, as necessary, when lighting
conditions change.
Scene content and
Composition Appearance of image on Image LCD Look for details such as closed eyes, or
undesirable details. Recapture image, if
needed.
Zoom Display mode