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Capturing and Evaluating Test Images
Before your photo session begins, and a few times during a session, you should capture and evaluate
images to be sure that the lighting and camera setup are producing the desired results.
Image Attribute DCS 645 Tool Suggested Action
Exposure Appearance of image on Image LCD (page 41)
View images and interpret information from
the tool. Adjust camera settings (aperture,
shutter speed, ISO) and/or lighting. Recapture
image, if needed.
Histogram Display mode (page 103)
provides
exposure information about the overall image.
Luminometer (page 102)
provides exposure
information about a specific area of the image. Shows
the level of luminance channel saturation of pixels
below the crosshairs on the Image LCD.
Focus Zoom Display mode (page 101)
View the image at 1:1 and evaluate sharpness
and edge definition in high-contrast areas (for
example, eyes). Adjust lens focus and/or
check and adjust the depth of field.
Color Click Balance (page 89)
neutralizes color shifts in
subsequently captured images
Repeat, as necessary, when lighting
conditions change.
Scene content and
Composition
Appearance of image on Image LCD Look for details such as closed eyes, or
undesirable details. Recapture image, if
needed.
Zoom Display mode