Panasonic DMCLX7 User Manual

Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

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VQT4J11

 •For the setting procedures of the menu. 

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 (Guide). A peak 

in the center represents correct brightness (correct 

exposure). This can be used as a reference for 

exposure correction, etc.

(Example)

Dark ← OK → Bright

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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

 •During motion picture recording

 •Playback Zoom

 •Multi Playback

 •When the HDMI mini cable is connected