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Quick Guide
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Histogram Display
When histogram display is on, a histogram
appears in the lower right co rner on the LCD
monitor screen.
A histogram is a graph indic ating the number
of pixels on the vertical axis a nd the
brightness on the horizontal axis . The
brightness is shadow (dark), h alftone, and
highlight (light) from the left.
By using the histogram, you can judge the brightness of an image without
being affected by the brightness aro und the LCD monitor. This also helps
preventing voids and solids.
If the histogram has only peaks on the right
side without anything else, this picture is
over-exposed with too many pixels only for
highlight sections.
If the histogram has only peaks on the left
side without anything else, this picture is
under-exposed with too many pixe ls only for
shadow sections.
Correct the exposure to an appropri ate level.
Note
• The histogram displayed on the LCD monitor is for reference only. Depending on the
shooting conditio n (flashing is required, the surrounding light is dark, a nd so on), the
exposure level indicated in the histogram may not correspond to the brightness of the shot
image.
• Exposure compensation has its limitation. It does not necessarily achieve the best possible
result.
• The histogram havin g peaks in the center part does n ot necessarily provide the bes t result
to suit your particular requirements.
For example, an adjustment is required if you want to intentionally achieve under or over
exposure.
Reference
For details about exposure correction, see P.87.