User Manual

Picture mode

OTHER FUNCTIONS

AUXILIARY DISPLAYS

HISTOGRAM

Histogram represents the brightness distribution in the picture. The

horizontal axis shows the graduated values from black (left)

through gray to white (right). The vertical axis corresponds to the

number of pixels at each brightness level.

This form of representation – in conjunction with the impression of

the actual image – allows an additional quick and easy assessment

of the exposure setting.

▸ Select Capture Assistants in the main menu

▸ Select Histogram in the submenu

▸ Function activation (On) or deactivation (Off)

Notes

• The histogram will only appear when the shutter button is tapped

if the function Exposure Simulation is set to Release button half

pressed (see p. 67).

• The histogram is always based on the brightness displayed, i.e.

depending on the settings used, it may not represent the ﬁnal

exposure.

• In picture mode, the histogram should be regarded as a "trend

indicator" and not as a depiction of the exact numbers of pixels.

• The histograms when reviewing and taking a picture may diﬀer

slightly from one another.

• The histogram function is not available for the simultaneous

playback of multiple thumbnails or enlarged pictures.