Canon 500 HS - Manual (Page 127)

Viewing
128
Press the p button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the
information. For details on the information displayed, see p. 202.
*Not shown for movies.
Washed-out highlights in the image flash on the screen in detailed information
display.
z The graph in detailed information display is a
histogram showing the distribution of
brightness in the image. The horizontal axis
represents the degree of brightness, and the
vertical axis, how much of the image is at
each level of brightness. Viewing the
histogram is a way to check exposure.
Switching Display Modes
Still Images Movies
• Switching display modes by pressing the p button is also possible immediately
after you shoot, while your shot is displayed. However, simple information
display is not available. To change the initial display mode, press the
n
button and choose [Review Info] on the 4 tab (p. 78).
Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights)
Histogram
Enables you to
check the focus
(p. 129)*
Detailed
Information
Display
No information is
displayed
Simple
Information
Display
Bright Dark
High
Low
COP
Y