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Using the histogram to view picture brightness, Using the framing grid to compose a picture – Kodak Z1012 IS User Manual

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Using exposure compensation with exposure
bracketing

In PASM modes, you can use exposure compensation in conjunction with exposure
bracketing to get the best exposure.

Using the histogram to view picture brightness

Use the histogram to evaluate the distribution of light before or after you take a
picture. Optimal exposure is achieved when the peak is in the middle of the
histogram. The flash may affect a picture’s light and shadow.

To turn on the histogram in Capture mode or in Review, press the Info button until
the histogram appears.

Using the framing grid to compose a picture

The framing grid divides the LCD into thirds—vertically and horizontally. This is
helpful if, for example, you want to balance a picture between water, earth, and sky.
To turn on/off the framing grid,

see page 34

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If the exposure
compensation is set to:

And if the exposure bracketing
interval is set to 0.3 steps:

Then the exposures
taken are:

0.0

+1.0

–1.0

(Set the Exposure Bracketing Interval

in the Capture + menu.)

–0.3, 0.0, +0.3

+0.7, +1.0, +1.3

–1.3, –1.0, –0.7

Dark picture

Balanced picture

Bright picture