About The Histogram; Overexposure Warning - Canon PowerShot S30 User Manual

About the Histogram

The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the recorded
image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The
greater the bias toward to the right, the brighter the image. If the image is dark,
adjust the exposure compensation to a positive number. Similarly, adjust the
exposure compensation to a negative number if the image is bright (p. 73).
Histogram Examples
Dark Image

Overexposure Warning

In detailed display mode, overexposed portions of the image flash. You can use the
histogram as a guide to set the exposure compensation to a negative setting and
retake the image.
The following information may also appear with some image files.
An audio file other than a wav file, or a file with an unrecognized format, is attached.
A JPEG file not supported by "Design rule for Camera File system" (DCF) standards.
A file with an unrecognized format.
• Please note that image information recorded by this camera may not display
correctly on other cameras and image information recorded by other cameras may
not display correctly on this camera.
Notice Concerning Shooting
When using this camera to shoot scenes containing extremely bright subjects, a
vertical, red bar of light may appear on the LCD monitor. It will not be recorded
when shooting still photos, but will be recorded when shooting movies. This is a
normal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and does not consitute a
malfunction.
Balanced Image
Bright Image
Basic Functions
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