About the histogram – Panasonic DMC-LC1PP User Manual

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About the 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.

ª Example of histogram

A Under Exposed
B Properly Exposed
C Over Exposed
¢Histogram

¬Suggestions/Tips ¬

• When the recorded picture and the

histogram do not match each other
under the following conditions, the
histogram is displayed in yellow.
– When the flash is activated
– When the flash is closed

• When the brightness of the screen

is not correctly displayed in dark
places

• When the exposure is not

adequately adjusted in dark places

• The histogram does not appear when

in Motion image mode, during multi
playback and playback zoom.

• 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 on PC, etc.

• The histogram in the recording mode

is an approximation.

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