Confused by HISTOGRAMS? Histograms Explained for Beginner Photographers

PhotographyUnderstanding Your Camera
Written By Dan Fox

A low key image vs a high key image.

A camera's histogram can seem really confusing when you're first getting started in photography or videography, but a histogram is a great tool for getting a high-quality exposure, particularly for photography. In this beginner's guide to understanding your histogram, we're talking about what a histogram even is; why you should care about them; how to understand them; how they're useful for exposing your shots; and even how they can lie to you sometimes.

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Dan Fox

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