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How To Use Histograms

For precise exposures that best capture a scene’s dynamic range, ignore what the image preview looks like and rely on the histogram
Text & Photography By Gary Hart

Updated January 7, 2019
For precise exposures that best capture a scene’s dynamic range, ignore what the image preview looks like and rely on the histogram.

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Originally Published May 15, 2018

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Gary Hart has photographed nature's beauty for over 30 years. Gary’s photos and writing appear in many publications, including Outdoor Photographer and Sierra Heritage magazines. You'll also find his images in greeting cards, postcards, calendars, galleries and many private collections throughout the world.
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