Do you look at the histogram all the times.

[KmH]

[h=2]Do you look at the histogram all the times.[/h]

No. I only check the histogram on the rear LCD if the light has changed enough that I have had to change an exposure triad setting by a substantial amount.

 

[KmH]

Whats a histogram?

Tones & Contrast

• Understanding Histograms, Part 1: Tones & Contrast
• Understanding Histograms, Part 2: Luminosity & Color

 

[480sparky]

Click here.

I apologize. I forgot to write my response in comic sans to denote my sarcastic-ness.

Oh. Well, in that case: Lick your camera monitor. If if tastes sweet, the image is overexposed. If it's sour, the shot is underexposed.

 

[PhotoWrangler]

LOL!

 

[chainsawal]

Only on the first few pictures unless the light is changing... but I mainly shoot outside sports so the Sun isn't shifting that often.

I also wear sunglasses half the time while shooting so the histogram is the only basis to see what I have without removing my hat and glasses which ain't happening.

I do have trouble from time to time that requires I watch the histogram when taking pictures on a bright day with a team wearing black jersey's and shorts... I will usually focus on their clothing and just adjust the EV+ a bit.

 

[Ysarex]

Never.

Joe

 

[PhotoWrangler]

Never.

Joe

So you're a man of many words then huh Joe? Please, be quiet so others can speak too! :mrgreen:

 

[DarkShadow]

I am not really sure what it means but I like to pretend I do so I seem smart.

A histogram is a small chart that can be shown on the camera monitor. It allows you to better judge your exposure.

That said, When I'm shooting out in the field, I check the histo first. If it looks good, then I'll check composition and focus. My monitor is set up to look like this:

If I'm shooting in very consistent lighting, then I'll forgo chimping the histo. As soon as I detect a lighting change, then it's back to checking the histo.

The only time I don't normally watch the histo is when I'm shooting in a controlled lighting situation (i.e., studio work).

That's a very Purdy chart.:mrgreen:

 

[Majeed Badizadegan]

I use histograms all the time. You cannot always trust your cameras display, especially in the field. But you can trust a histogram.

This is especially important for highlight control and proper shadow exposure in landscape photography.

 

[sashbar]

Depending on the perceived dynamic range of the scene. If it looks within the sensor limits, I never check it. If it is too wide then yes. (Especially key tones.)

 

[Ysarex]

Never.

Joe

So you're a man of many words then huh Joe? Please, be quiet so others can speak too! :mrgreen:

Yep, unless you want me to elaborate.

Joe

 

[kundalini]

I'm with Joe. Never, the colors and charts screw me up, what with all the peaks and valleys I've seen on my shots. I prefer the Blinkies (highlights) every once in a while.

 

[kathyt]

I use it a lot, but not all the time. It makes post processing faster if I know where I need to be.

 

[kundalini]

I use it a lot, but not all the time. It makes post processing faster if I know where I need to be.

Don't you think that the post processing is a different animal than what the OP is asking? I believe he is talking about 'chimping'.

 

[kathyt]

I use it a lot, but not all the time. It makes post processing faster if I know where I need to be.

Don't you think that the post processing is a different animal than what the OP is asking? I believe he is talking about 'chimping'.

Yes kundalini. If I use my histogram while I shoot it makes post processing easier, because my straight out of the cameras are closer to where I want them to be right from the start.