It’s easy to set exposure by eye. We’ve all done it. The problem is that the electronic viewfinder or LCD screen on your camera does not show a 100% accurate representation of what the sensor is ...

A 'good' histogram that shows an even exposure will peak more towards the middle and get lower to either end. Also, as a side note, when you playback your images there’s an option you can set that ...

How histograms can help you control key factors that affect exposure levels. Correct exposures are the first step towards usable image files and the histogram displays provided in most digital cameras ...