Histograms
Histograms
Histograms show the distribution of tones in the image. Brightness is shown by the
horizontal axis, the number of pixels by the vertical axis.
Optimal exposure: Pixels are distributed in an even curve
throughout the tone range.
Overexposed: Pixels are clustered at the right side of the graph.
Underexposed: Pixels are clustered at the left side of the graph.
Before You Begin
Pixel brightness
Shadows
Highlights
Parts of the Camera
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