Histogram, Example of histogram | Panasonic DMC-FZ4PP, DMC-FZ5PP

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∫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.

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

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

C When the values are concentrated to the right, 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

1When the brightness of the screen is not correctly displayed in dark places

2When the exposure is not adequately adjusted

•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 the 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. (P28)

AUnder Exposed B Properly Exposed C Over Exposed ¢Histogram

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Panasonic DMC-FZ4PP, DMC-FZ5PP operating instructions Histogram, Example of histogram

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DMC-FZ4PP Dear Customer Information for Your Safety DMC-FZ4 FCC Note U.S. onlyDMC-FZ5 About the Lens If you will not be using the camera for a long time About illustrations of the cursor button About These Operating InstructionsAbout illustrations in these operating instructions Contents Dpof Print Rotate DispSlide Show Trimming CD-ROM Standard Accessories 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 Names of the Components 20 21 Play back the pictures Charge the battery. P13Quick Guide Detach the battery Charging the Battery with the Charger About the Battery Inserting/Removing the Battery Inserting/Removing the Card Slide the card/battery door to open it About the Card Access to the cardAbout handling a card SD Memory Card supplied MultiMediaCard optional Memory Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size Pass the string through the hole on the lens cap Attaching the Lens Cap/StrapLens Cap supplied Strap supplied Lock Attaching the Lens Hood Temporarily storing the lens hood Initial setting Setting Date/Time Clock SetSelect M/D/Y, D/M/Y or Y/M/D Set date and time About the Setup Menu MONITOR/VIEWFINDER No operational sound Volume DMC-FZ5 onlySoft operational sound Loud operational sound Playback mode only P95 Ntsc Video output is set to Ntsc Reset Switching the LCD monitor/ Viewfinder Recording mode P31Simple mode P35 Playback mode P50 Adjust the diopter, rotating the diopter adjustment dial Diopter adjustmentOut-of-frame display Monitor priority Example of histogram Histogram Taking Pictures Program AE Turn the camera on Set the mode dial to program AE modeTake a picture Night SCENERY, Night AF/AE Lock AF Auto focus AE Auto exposure Direction detection function FocusingJitter camera shake Exposure Settings in Simple mode PICT.MODE Taking Pictures in Simple ModeSelect the desired item and set the desired value Mail Other Settings in Simple mode COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ Flip Anim PICT.SIZE QualityCONT.AF Enlarge and shift the picture Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress 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 ISO80 Available flash settings by recording modeISO64 Adjusting flash output Do not stare at the photo flash from close proximity Take the picture Taking Pictures with the Self-timerSelect the self-timer mode Under exposed Compensating the ExposureProperly exposed Over exposed Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Optical image stabilizer button Optical Image StabilizerMODE2 OFF Select the burst mode Taking Pictures using Burst ModeNumber of pictures recorded in burst Mode When the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited Recording pictures basic Select the picture Playing Back Pictures Pictures Multi Playback Select the pictures Switch to multi screenTo return to the normal playback To delete a picture during a 9 pictures multi playback Rotate the zoom lever towards To enlarge the picture Using the Playback ZoomShift the picture Zoom Select the picture to be deleted Deleting PicturesDelete the picture Select Multi Delete Delete all of the pictures Delete the picturesSelect ALL Delete To delete all pictures Set the aperture value and take the picture Using the Mode DialAperture-priority AE Set the shutter speed and take the picture Shutter-priority AE Set the aperture value and the shutter speed Manual exposurePress the shutter button halfway Manual Exposure Assistance Recording pictures advanced 2000 F8.0 Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AE Tele-macro function Macro modeFocus range Press the shutter button fully to start the recording Motion image modeSelect Motion Rate You cannot record audio on DMC-FZ4 Available recording time seconds Night Scenery P65 Night Portrait P66 Scene mode Technique for Sports mode Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective Technique for Night scenery mode Scenery mode Technique for Panning mode Technique for Night portrait mode Fireworks mode Technique for Party mode Party mode Snow mode Metering Mode P75 Using the REC mode menu Auto White Balance White Balance W.BALANCE About the white balance Setting the White Balance manually White setAbout the white balance fine adjustment ISO sensitivity 400 ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity Resize Trimming Picture Size PICT.SIZEHdtv Metering Mode Audio Recording Audio REC Metering Mode High speed AF H mode AF Mode AF Mode Continuous AF CONT.AF Procedure for recording with prefocus using Focus button AF Assist Lamp AF Assist Lamp Digital Zoom D.ZOOM Flip Animation Flip Anim Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJColor Effect COL.EFFECT Select Image Capture Select Flip AnimCapture images for flip animation Select Create Motion Image Deleting all still images used to create flip animation Select Frame Rate and set the number of framesSelect Create Motion Image and create a flip animation To pause Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images Using the Play mode menu Select on to set it Example When rotating clockwiseRotating the Picture Rotate Select the picture to be rotated and set it Select the direction to rotate the picture Setting the Picture to be Printed and the NumberSelect SINGLE, Multi or Cancel To print the date To cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settings SET CancelPreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Protect Set the items of the Slide Show Playing Back with Slide ShowSelect Start By pressing the Menu button, the Slide Show stops SD Slide Show Select the picture and start audio recording Resizing the Pictures Resize Stop audio recordingSelect the picture and set it Select the size and set it Select the picture to trim and set it Select YES or no and set itTrimming the Pictures Shift the picture and press the shutter button to set Enlarge or decrease the picture Select YES to format Initializing the Card Format Playback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card slot Playing Back Pictures on a TV ScreenPlaying back pictures with Supplied cable USB Mode Before Connecting to the PC or the PrinterSelect USB Mode Select PC or PictBridge PTP Macintosh Connecting to a PCWindows Folder Composition PictBridge PTP settingDcim Misc Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer 100 Set the print settingsSelect a picture to be printed Single picture Select Print Start and then print out the picture 101Select Dpof Picture Dpof picture 102 Setting the date printing with the Dpof print in advance MCuMulti-coated NDuNeutral Density Using the MC Protector/ND Filter103 Recording Screen Display104 105 Recording in simple mode Playback 106 107 Dispose of an unusable battery When you go out, bring charged spare batteries108 Charger 109 Message Display 110 Troubleshooting 111 112 113 114 115 116 Digital Camera Accessory System For USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order Form117 118 Request for Service Notice For USA Only 119 Limited Warranty For USA OnlyLimited Warranty Coverage 120 Carry-In or Mail-In Service 121 Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Servicenter 122 Index Numerics 123 124 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en españolCargue la batería Reproduzca las imágenes 125 126 127 Panasonic Canada Inc Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc