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When Histogram is on, a histogram 
appears in the lower right corner on the 
picture display. A histogram is a graph 
indicating the number of pixels on the 
vertical axis and the brightness on the 
horizontal axis (from left to right, 
shadows (dark areas), midtones, and 
highlights (bright areas)).
By using the histogram, you can determine the brightness of an 
image without being affected by the brightness around the picture 
display. This also helps you correct for areas that are overly bright 
or dark.
If the histogram has only peaks on the 
right side, this picture is overexposed 
with too many pixels only for highlight 
sections.

If the histogram has only peaks on the 
left side without anything else, this 
picture is underexposed with too many 
pixels only for shadow sections. Refer 
to this histogram when correcting the 
exposure.

• The histogram displayed on the picture display is for reference only.
• After taking a picture, you can correct its brightness and contrast by making 

adjustments to the histogram. (GP.147)

• Depending on the shooting conditions (use of the flash, dark surrounding light, etc.), 

the exposure level indicated in the histogram may not correspond to the brightness 
of the shot image.

• Exposure compensation has its limitation. It does not necessarily achieve the best 

possible result.

• A histogram with peaks in the center may not necessarily provide the best result to 

suit your particular requirements. 
For example, an adjustment is required if you want to underexpose or overexpose 
the image.

• For information on how to correct the exposure compensation, see P.124.

About the Histogram Display