histogram

[jmghart62]

Having grown up in the pre-digital age, I am still constantly amazed at all the bits of information I can glean from my camera having taken a shot. I'm sure I would be even more amazed if I understood it all! I read in magazines about checking your histogram ... so I do - but I haven't the faintest idea what I'm looking for!! Is there any kind of rule of thumb to what I should be aiming for ... all stacked up towards the right? the left? spread out across the histogram? Or does it vary according to what type of picture you're taking? :shrug: Can anyone explain it all to me in a sort of Keep It Simple Stupid kind of way??

 

[mattyh]

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/histograms1.htm

 

[Steep]

If you want to buy a book there's "Understanding RAW Photography" by Andy Rouse, it explains a lot including how to understand and use the histogram.

 

[jmghart62]

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/histograms1.htm

Oooh ... just had a quick glance at this and it looks exactly what I'm after. Thank you!

 

[jamesward93]

thats a great link, i have a basic understanding of reading the histogram but this guide will really help. Thanks