Histogram, Example of histogram | Panasonic DMC-FX2GN, DMC-FX7GN

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 you take pictures with the flash or in dark places, the histogram is displayed in orange because the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other.

•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.

AUnder Exposed B Properly Exposed C Over Exposed ¢Histogram

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Panasonic DMC-FX2GN, DMC-FX7GN operating instructions Histogram, Example of histogram

Contents

Model No.DMC-FX7GN DMC-FX2GN Dear Customer Information for Your Safety About the Lens If you will not be using the camera for Long time About illustrations of the cursor button About These Operating Instructions Contents Slide Show Dpof PrintTrimming Standard Accessories 3 2 Lens Names of the Components 1011 12 Quick Guide Charge the battery. P11Play back the pictures Charging the Battery with the Charger About the Battery Slide the card/battery door to open it Inserting/Removing the Battery Inserting/Removing the Card About the Card Access to the cardAbout handling a card SD Memory Card supplied MultiMediaCard optional DMC-FX7 DMC-FX2 Approximate number of recordable pictures and the sizeHdtv Select Clock SET from the Setup menu. P19 Setting Date/Time Clock SetInitial setting Set date and time Preparation Setup Menu Menu Functions Power SaveMonitor Auto Review OFF On the next recording. The folder number is updated,No operational sound Soft operational sound PAL Video OUTScene Menu Language Playback mode P44 Simple mode P31About the LCD Monitor Recording guide line Example of histogram Histogram Taking Pictures Mode Dial Take a picture Turn the camera on Set the mode dial to Normal picture modeTaking pictures Correct posture for taking good pictures AF/AE Lock AF Auto focus AE Auto exposure Jitter camera shake FocusingExposure Recording pictures basic Settings in Simple mode PICT.MODE Taking Pictures in Simple ModeSelect the desired item and set the desired value Mail Economy OFF Other Settings in Simple modeMODE2 Enlarge PICT.SIZE Quality Audio REC. DMC-FX7 NO.RESET Reset USB Mode Video OUT Language EconomySlow Shutter COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ Flip Anim 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 Switching to the appropriate flash setting Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashPhoto flash AUTO¢ Available flash settings by recording modeISO80 DMC-FX7 ISO64 DMC-FX2 When using the photo flash 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 MODE1 Optical Image Stabilizer Stabilizer Number of pictures recorded in burst mode Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Select the picture Playing Back Pictures Pictures Multi Playback Switch to multi screenSelect the pictures To return to the normal playback Enlarge the picture Using the Playback ZoomShift the picture To delete a picture during the playback zoom Select the picture to be deleted Deleting PicturesSelect Multi Delete Select the pictures to be deleted Select ALL Delete Delete the picturesDelete all of the pictures To delete all pictures Macro mode Using the Mode DialMotion image mode Select Motion Rate Press the shutter button fully to start the recording Press the shutter button halfwayAvailable recording time seconds You cannot record audio on DMC-FX2 Scene mode Self Portrait P56 Night Scenery P54 Night Portrait P54 Technique for Sports mode Sports mode Technique for Night portrait mode Technique for Night scenery mode Technique for Party mode Technique for Fireworks mode Technique for Self-portrait mode Snow mode Self portrait mode Recording pictures advanced Slow Shutter P64 Using the REC mode menu Auto White Balance White Balance W.BALANCE About the white balance fine adjustment Setting the White Balance manually White setAbout the white balance ISO sensitivity 400 ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity Picture Size PICT.SIZE Quality Quality Audio Recording Audio REC AF Mode AF Mode AF Assist Lamp Slow shutter SettingSlow Shutter Slow Shutter Digital Zoom D.ZOOM Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJ Select Flip Anim Flip Animation Flip AnimSelect Image Capture REC PICT.ADJ Select Create Motion Image Capture images for flip animationSelect Frame Rate and set the number of frames Select Create Motion Image and create a flip animation Deleting all still images used to create flip animation To pause Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images Rotating the Picture Rotate Using the Play mode menuSelect the picture to be rotated and set it Select Rotate Select Dpof PRINT, then select SINGLE, Multi or Cancel Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number To print the date To cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settings Cancel Select PROTECT, then select SINGLE, Multi or CancelPreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Protect SET Select Slide SHOW, then select ALL or Dpof Playing Back with Slide ShowSet the items of the Slide Show ALL By pressing the Menu button, the Slide Show stops Select StartSD Slide Show DMC-FX7 only Adding Audio to RecordedSelect the picture and start audio recording Select Resize Resizing the Pictures ResizeSelect the size and set it Select YES or no and set it Select the picture and set it Select the picture to trim and set it Trimming the PicturesSelect Trimming Enlarge or decrease the picture Select YES or no and set it Shift the picture and press the shutter button fully to setInitializing the Card Format Select Format Playback advanced Turn the TV on and select external input Playing Back Pictures on a TV ScreenPlaying back pictures with the supplied cable USB Mode Before Connecting with USB Connection CableSelect USB Mode Select PC or PictBridge PTP Message When using Windows 98/98 SE Connecting to a PC PC Windows About PictBridge PTP settingMacintosh PictBridge PTP Windows PICTURE. P88 Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterPICTURE. P87 Select 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 Recording Screen Display DEC.2004 1000 Recording in simple mode Playback DEC.2004 Others When you go out, bring charged spare batteries BatteryDispose of an unusable battery Charger Folder Composition Printing pictures recorded with Hdtv modeExport Misc PRIVATE1 Message Display Mode Dial is not in the Proper Position Troubleshooting Clock setting is Monochrome When connecting to aReset Blurred Or always lit on the LCD Conditions Causes/Remedies Lens clicksMonitor Noise appears on LCD monitor Specifications Weight DimensionsOperating Temperature Flash Battery Pack lithium-ion Battery Charger Panasonic DE-992AInput Output Memo VQT0M35