Panasonic DMCFZ7S, DMC-FZ7, DMCFZ7K Histogram, It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure

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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 you to easily check a picture’s exposure.

•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 allows you to get the maximum performance from your camera. A When the values are concentrated on

the left, the picture is under exposed. B When the values are distributed evenly,

the exposure is proper and the brightness is well-balanced.

C When the values are concentrated on the right, the picture is over exposed.

Example of histogram

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F2.8 1/200		ISO100 AUTO
10:00	1.DEC.2006

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F2.8 1/100		ISO100 AUTO
10:00	1.DEC.2006

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F2.8 1/50
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10:00	1.DEC.2006

AUnder Exposed B Properly Exposed C Over Exposed ¢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 is an approximation in recording mode.

•The histogram of a picture may not match in recording mode and playback mode.

•The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing software used in PCs etc.

•Check for any white saturated areas with the highlight display when the auto review or review function is activated. (P39)

•The histogram does not appear in simple

mode [] or motion picture mode [ ] and during multi playback and playback

zoom.

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