Basics
Using the [Setup] menu
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• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52)
[Histogram]
Displays the distribution of brightness in a picture – e.g.
if the graph peaks at the right, this means that a majority
of the picture will be/is brighter than average. A peak in
the center represents a correct exposure. This can be
used as a reference for exposure compensation, etc.
(Example)
Dark ← OK → Bright
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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, it will be displayed in orange.
• In dark places.
• When manual exposure assist indicates settings other than 0 EV in [Manual
Exposure] mode or during Exposure Compensation.
• When the flash fires.
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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 image editing software on a
computer.
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The histogram will not be displayed in the following cases.
• [Snapshot Mode]
• Playback Zoom
• During motion picture recording
• Multi Playback
• When the HDMI micro cable is connected
[Video Rec Area]
Enables verification of the recordable area for a motion picture before recording.
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Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
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The recordable area displayed for motion pictures should be interpreted as a
guideline.
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When using Extended optical zoom, the recordable area may not always be displayed
for certain zoom ratios.
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For [Snapshot Mode], the setting is fixed to [OFF].