Canon ACANPSS3K1 PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 21

Before Using the Camera - Operations Histogram The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of an image, and you can display it in the , , , and modes to confirm the brightness while shooting. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value if the image is too bright (p. 75). Sample Histograms Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image In addition to adjusting the exposure compensation, you can also decrease the shutter speed and aperture value to create a brighter image. Similarly, you can increase the shutter speed and aperture value to create a darker image. Night Display When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor or viewfinder to suit the brightness of the subject*, making it easier to frame the subject. * Noise will appear and the movements of the subject will appear irregular in the LCD monitor. The recorded image, however, will not be affected. The brightness of the image displayed in the monitor and the brightness of the actual image recorded will differ. (This function cannot be disabled.) 19