Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ18 Operating Instructions Manual page 47

∫ Monitor priority
When [PLAY ON LCD] is set to [ON] on the
[SETUP] menu (P26), the LCD monitor is
turned on in the following cases.
You can save the time it would take to switch
the display to the LCD monitor even when
using the Viewfinder to record.
• When switching from recording mode to
playback mode.
• When reviewing pictures.
• When turning the camera on in playback
mode.
∫ Recording guide line
When you align the subject on the horizontal
and vertical guide lines or the cross point of
these lines, you can take pictures with
well-designed composition by viewing the
size, the slope and the balance of the subject.
A [ ]: This is used when dividing the
entire screen into 3k3 for
taking pictures with a
well-balanced composition.
B [
]: This is used when you want to
position the subject at the
exact centre of the screen.
Advanced (Recording pictures)
(P41)
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∫ 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 you to easily check a picture's
exposure.
• 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 allows you to get the maximum
performance from your camera.
A When the values are concentrated on the
left, the picture is under exposed.
B When the values are distributed evenly,
the exposure is proper and the brightness
is well-balanced.
C When the values are concentrated on the
right, the picture is overexposed.
Examples of histogram
A Under Exposed
B Properly Exposed
C Overexposed
¢ Histogram
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