Histogram Function - Canon PowerShot S80 User Guide Advanced User Manual

Overexposure Warning
In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink.
When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD monitor
(information view)
In the detailed display mode of the Playback mode

Histogram Function

The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the
image while shooting. In P, Tv, Av and M modes, the greater the bias
toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias
toward the right, the brighter the image.
If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive
value (p. 69), set a low shutter speed, or set a low aperture value.
Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value, set a fast
shutter speed, or set a large aperture value if the image is too bright.
Brightness of shot images can be judged in playback mode.
Dark Image
1
On the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Histogram], and then use
the or
See Selecting menus and settings (Basic
Guide: p. 16)
On: The histogram is displayed.
Off: The histogram is not displayed.
Set the LCD monitor display to Information
View first. (p. 17)
2
Press the MENU button.
20
Balanced Image
button to select [On].
Bright Image