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Histogram
The histogram depicts the brightness distribution in the picture. The
horizontal axis shows the tone values from black (left) through gray to
white (right). The vertical axis corresponds to the number of pixels at
each brightness level.
This form of representation – together with the impression of the
picture itself – provides an additional quick and easy assessment of
the exposure setting.
The histogram is available in both picture and review mode.
For picture mode:
Select
Rec. Histogramm
in the menu, and the desired setting in the
submenu
Note:
For a picture with flash, the histogram cannot represent the final
exposure as the ash is red after it is displayed.
For normal review mode (PLAY):
Select
Play Histogram
in the menu, and the desired setting in the
submenu
Select an option with a clipping function if you want excessively bright
parts of the pictures to be indicated.
Notes:
• In picture mode the histogram should be seen as a "tendency
indicator" and not as a depiction of the exact numbers of pixels.
• The histogram is not available for simultaneous review of several
reduced pictures or for enlarged pictures.
• When viewing a picture, the histogram may differ slightly from that
shown when taking the picture.