For me, the histogram is one of the best and most useful tools to be found on a digital camera - whether it's a simple point-and-shoot or the most sophisticated DSLR cameras.
I use the histogram regularly to double-check exposures. Now if I'm shooting action or candids, I won't look at the histogram after every shot - I don't want to miss a key image while I'm looking at the monitor! But I will check it as often as possible. And, during breaks in the action, I'll even run a "test" shot to make sure the camera is reading the scene the way I want it read! But how does the histogram work? For many digital shooters, it remains a mystery. BetterPhoto instructor Doug Steakley has written a terrific article on the subject. Check it out at BetterPhoto.com: Digital Exposure: Histogram Made Simple
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