Canon PowerShot A630 PowerShot A640/A630 Camera User Guide Camera User Guide A - Page 18

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z Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. z Overexposure Warning In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink. - When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD monitor (information view) - When using the detailed display mode of the Playback mode Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the image. 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. 57). Sample Histograms Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 12) while shooting. Shows the center of the image Viewfinder 16

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The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD
monitor off (p. 12) while shooting.
Information for images shot on other cameras may not
display correctly.
Overexposure Warning
In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image
blink.
-
When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD
monitor (information view)
-
When using the detailed display mode of the Playback mode
Histogram Function
The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness
of the image. 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. 57).
Using the Viewfinder
Sample Histograms
Balanced Image
Dark Image
Bright Image
Shows the center of the image
Viewfinder