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How histograms can help with tricky subjects

This article follows on from last issue's feature on using the histogram display to ensure correct exposures. In this feature, we'll take a closer look at what histograms can reveal about the tones and colours in images and how they can be used to calibrate exposures so you end up with the correct balance of tones and image colours.

First we'll look at tonal distribution and how it is reflected in the

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