The Histogram; Exposure Control - Leica X1 Instructions Manual

The histogram

The histogram (2.1.13/2.2.8) shows the distribution of brightness in the pho-
tograph. In this connection, the horizontal axis corresponds to the tones
from black (left) through gray to white (right). The vertical axis corresponds
to the number of pixels in each brightness.
This form of representation allows – alongside the image itself – an addi-
tional, quick and simple assessment of the exposure setting, both before
and after taking the picture. The histogram is particularly suitable for man-
ual setting of the exposure (see p. 105) or to check the automatic expo-
sure control (P, T, A; see p. 103/104/105).
The histogram is available with both record and review (see p. 97/116)
modes.
For record mode, select Rec. Histogram (3.16) in the menu, and in the
submenu the desired setting.
Note:
In the case of flash photography, the histogram cannot represent the final
exposure, as the flash is fired after the display.
For review mode, select Play Histogram (3.17) in the menu, and in the
submenu the desired setting. Select an option with clipping to have too
bright or dark parts of the picture marked.
Notes:
• The histogram is not available in conjunction with simultaneous review
of reduced or enlarged photographs (see p. 117).
• In record mode the histogram should be understood as a "tendency dis-
play", and not as a representation of the exact numbers of pixels.
• When playing back a picture the histogram can differ slightly from that
while the picture was taken.

Exposure control

The LEICA X 1 offers you a choice of four exposure modes, with which you
can adjust the camera perfectly to your preferred working method or the
relevant subject.
Both the four modes and manual settings of the shutter speed and the
aperture are selected with the respective dials (1.10/1.9).
Shutter speeds from 30 s to
able. Both controls have manual setting ranges with click-stop positions –
the speed dial in whole steps and the aperture dial in
also have an A -position for automatic operation.
Shutter speeds of 1s and slower are set by first turning the shutter speed
1+
dial to the - position, and then selecting the speed with the setting dial
(1.20).
• As an indication (2.1.15) appears additionally.
Note:
Depending on the prevailing light conditions, the brightness of the monitor
image can differ from that of the actual pictures taken. Particularly for long
exposures on dark subjects, the monitor image appears considerably darker
than the – correctly exposed – picture.
102
1
/ s and apertures from 2.8 to 16 are avail-
2000
1
/ -steps, and both
3