Ricoh GX200 User Guide - Page 174

• Example 2) To correct an overexposed or underexposed image: If the image in overexposed, move the left point to the right so that it is aligned with the left end of the histogram peaks. If the image in underexposed, move the right point to the left so that it is aligned with the right end of the histogram peaks. You can then adjust the overall image brightness by moving the middle point left Overexposed image or right. • Example 3) To boost the contrast in an image: If an image is lacking in contrast, the histogram peaks are concentrated toward to the center. By aligning the left and right 3 points with the respective ends of the histogram peaks, you can create an image with clearly defined bright and dark areas. You can then adjust the overall image brightness by moving the middle point left or right. 8 Press the MENU/OK button. • Messages appear during the correction process, and then the corrected image is recorded. The original image remains unchanged. Caution • You can only use level compensation for still images shot using this camera. • You cannot use level compensation for images shot in Movie, S-Cont or M-Cont mode. • This function may not have any effect for images shot using [Text Mode] in scene mode, or images shot when [Image Settings] is set to [B&W] or [B&W(TE)]. • While you can use level compensation repeatedly, the image is recompressed each time and there will be some decline in image quality. Other Playback Functions 172