Histogram, Example of histogram | Panasonic DMC-FZ15P manual

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. (P29)

AUnder Exposed B Properly Exposed C Over Exposed ¢Histogram

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Panasonic DMC-FZ15P operating instructions Histogram, Example of histogram

Contents

Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Dear Customer FCC Note U.S. only DMC-FZ15 If you will not be using the camera for Long time About the Lens About These Operating Instructions About illustrations in these operating instructionsAbout illustrations of the cursor button Contents Dpof Print Slide ShowTrimming SD Memory Card 8 MB RP-SD008B Standard AccessoriesBattery Pack CGA-S002A Video Cable K1HA08CD0003 USB Connection Cable K1HA08CD0001 Preparation Names of the Components 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 19 20 24 25 Quick Guide Charge the battery. P13Insert the battery and the card. P15 Turn the camera on to take pictures Detach the battery Charging the Battery with the ChargerAttach the battery to the charger Connect the charger to the electrical outlet About the Battery Inserting/Removing the Battery Slide the card/battery door to open it Inserting/Removing the Card About handling a card Access to the cardAbout the Card SD Memory Card supplied MultiMediaCard optional Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap Lens Cap Strap Attaching the Lens Hood Temporarily storing the lens hood Select Clock SET from Setting Date/Time Clock SetSetup menu. P24 Set date and time Preparation Setup Menu Menu Functions 1MIN./2MIN./5MIN./10MIN USB Mode NO.RESETReset MF Assist Scene Menu OFFLanguage Recording mode P32 Playback mode P46About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Out-of-frame display Diopter adjustmentAdjust the diopter, rotating the diopter adjustment dial Recording guide line Histogram Example of histogram Taking Pictures Take a picture Program AE AF/AE Lock AF Auto focus AE Auto exposure Correct posture for taking good picturesPosition of feet Focusing Jitter camera shakeExposure Program shift Example of Program shift Checking the Recorded Picture Review PressEnlarge and shift the picture Using the Optical Zoom To make subjects appear closer use TeleTo make subjects appear further away use Wide To open the flash Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashSwitching to the appropriate flash setting To close the flash AUTO¢ Available flash settings by recording modeShutter speed for each flash mode Flash mode ISO64 Adjusting flash output Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Switch the self-timer settingFocus on the subject to take the picture Compensating the Exposure Under exposedProperly Exposed Over exposed Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Switch the burst mode setting to record picturesNumber of pictures recorded in burst mode Playing Back Pictures Select the picture Select the pictures Switch to multi screenPictures Multi Playback To return to the normal playback Shift the picture Using the Playback ZoomEnlarge the picture To delete a picture during the playback zoom Select Multi Delete Deleting PicturesSelect the picture to be deleted Select the pictures to be deleted Delete all of the pictures Delete the picturesSelect ALL Delete To delete all pictures Using the Mode Dial Aperture-priority AESet the aperture value and take the picture Shutter-priority AE Set the shutter speed and take the picture Press the shutter button halfway Manual exposure Take the pictureSet the aperture value Manual Exposure Assistance Recording pictures advanced Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AE Shutter Speed SecManual exposure Macro mode Motion image mode Select Motion RateFocus range Press the shutter button fully to start the recording Available recording time seconds SCN1 SCN2 Scene mode Night Scenery P60 Night Portrait P61 Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective Technique for Sports mode Scenery mode Technique for Night scenery mode Technique for Night portrait mode Technique for Panning mode Fireworks mode Party mode Technique for Party mode Snow mode Taking Pictures with Manual Focus MF assistance appears on the center of the screen Prefocus One shot AF Using the REC mode menu Metering Mode P72Conversion P79 White Balance W.BALANCE Auto White Balance Setting the White Balance manually White set About the white balance fine adjustmentAbout the white balance ISO sensitivity 400 ISO Sensitivity SensitivityPicture Size PICT.SIZE Hdtv Quality Quality Rotate Resize Trimming Metering Mode Metering Mode Continuous AF CONT.AF AF Assist Lamp Digital Zoom D.ZOOMOFF Color Effect COL.EFFECT Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJ MODE1 Optical Image StabilizerFlip Animation Flip Anim MODE2 Capture images for flip animation Select Flip AnimSelect Image Capture Select Create Motion Image Select Frame Rate and set the number of frames Select Create Motion Image and create a flip animationDeleting all still images used to create flip animation Attach the tele conversion lens 1 or wide conversion lens Conversion LensRemove the lens cap and the lens ring Turn the camera on and select Recordable range when using the conversion lens When using the conversion lens Images Playing Back Motion ImagesMotion images To pause Select the picture to be rotated and set it Using the Play mode menuRotating the Picture Rotate Select Rotate Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number Select Dpof PRINT, then select SINGLE, Multi or Cancel To cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settings To print the date Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Protect Select PROTECT, then select SINGLE, Multi or CancelCancel SET Set the items of the Slide Show Playing Back with Slide ShowSelect Slide SHOW, then select ALL or Dpof ALL Select Start By pressing the Menu button, the Slide Show stopsSD Slide Show Select the picture and set it Resizing the Pictures ResizeSelect Resize Select the size and set it Select YES or no and set it Trimming the PicturesSelect Trimming Enlarge or decrease the picture Initializing the Card Format Select FormatSelect YES to format Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen Playing back pictures with video cable suppliedPlayback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card slot Select USB Mode Before Connecting with USB Connection CableUSB Mode Select PC or PictBridge PTP When using Windows 98/98 SE Message Connecting to a PC Macintosh About PictBridge PTP settingPC Windows PictBridge PTP Windows Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer PICTURE. P99PICTURE. P98 Set the print settings Select a picture to be printedSingle picture Select Print Start and then print out the picture Select Dpof PictureDpof picture Setting the date printing with the Dpof print in advance When printing with PictBridge Using the MC Protector/ND Filter MCuMulti-coated NDuNeutral Density Screen Display Recording 1000 DEC Playback 104 Optimal Use of the Camera Dispose of an unusable battery BatteryWhen you go out, bring charged spare batteries Charger Folder Composition Printing pictures recorded with Hdtv modeCard To print pictures with ends Mode Dial is not in the Proper Position Message Display Troubleshooting Reset Conditions Causes When connecting to aClock setting is Internal mechanical Movement when it is Shaken Lens clicks Cut out Picture size to Hdtv1920k1080 pixels are Not around the subject Specifications Operating Temperature DimensionsWeight Battery Charger Panasonic DE-993B Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Description Digital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA Customers Request for Service Notice For USA Only Limited Warranty For USA Only Limited Warranty Coverage Carry-In or Mail-In Service Customer Services Directory For USA Only Centralized Factory Servicenter Index Brightness of the LCD 120 Encienda la cámara para sacar las imágenes Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en españolCargue la batería Inserte la batería y la tarjeta Memo 123 VQT0N03