[Histogram] - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Owner's Manual

Basics
• For the setting procedures of the menu.

[Histogram]

Displays distribution of brightness in picture – e.g.
if the graph peaks at the right, this means there are
several bright areas in the picture. A peak in the center
represents correct brightness (correct exposure). This
can be used as a reference for exposure correction, etc.
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Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
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When the histogram is not the same as that of the recorded picture under the
following conditions, histogram will be displayed in orange.
• When manual exposure assist indicates settings other than 0 EV in [Manual
Exposure] mode or during Exposure Compensation.
• When the flash fires.
• When the proper exposure is not achieved while the flash is closed or the
brightness of a picture on the LCD monitor cannot be displayed correctly in dark
locations.
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The histogram displayed during recording is only a reference.
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The histogram displayed during recording and that displayed during playback may be
different.
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The histogram is different from those displayed using the image editing software of a
computer.
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The histogram will not be displayed in the following cases.
• [Intelligent Auto] Mode
• Playback Zoom
• [Creative Video Mode]
• During motion picture recording
• Multi Playback
• When the HDMI mini cable is connected
• [Calendar]
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Using the [Setup] menu
(Example)
Dark ← OK → Bright
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