Rongnongno Loc: FL

I was wrong many cameras offer this feature. It is hidden and out of the way in many instances.

If you can and inclined to, please post the method to set this up.

Indicate the camera model(s) then the steps to enable this feature. If you are aware of an issue, please mention it.

Rongnongno Loc: FL

Nikon D800, D850 and D500 (possibly more)

1 Press the Live View Button
2 Press the Info button (grid appears)
3 Press OK (Exposure Scale appears at the right)
4 Press the Info button (histogram appears)

Please note that when using one of these cameras in the P mode the camera will adjust all the time resulting in possible wear and tear. All the other modes are w/o issue.

hannaco Loc: People's Republic of California

Olympus Stylus - Press Info button three times. Histogram appears lower left along with current atmospheric pressure.

JimmyTB

Canon T5i and possibly others. When in live view press info button. Each press of button shows different info on display. 3rd press shows histogram.

markinvictoria Loc: Victoria TX

Cool...Learned something new today...Works on my D500

User ID

Rather than specific step by step for a particular camera, here’s a caveat to avoid frustration with more advanced models:

It’s clear thus far that multiple pushing of an “info” or a “display” button will cycle you through various versions of what type of info gets displayed.

Some cameras allow you to choose which of these versions will be “in the mix”. Knocking out versions you don’t need can reduce all that button stabbing. Also if you are not the first owner, your camera might not currently have the histogram “in the mix” even though it actually IS available by design.

In the the Sony a7II menus, for example, in “Gearwheel” menu 2 is a line called “DISP Button”. Press it and then choose Monitor or Finder. That brings up several illustrated choices of info display regimes. You can check mark those you want in the mix. If you check them all you’ll need several button pushes to cycle through during regular use of your camera.

On my a7II I use only two choices for the EVF and three for the rear monitor.

For the Olympus EM1-II go to menu D1 where you will find a line called “Info Settings”. There are four subcategories where Sony has only two (Finder and Monitor). I’ve only had the EM1 a few days so for now I use the default settings.

RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II - It is the info button on the rear of the camera - each press of it cycles thorough the dispay options. One of which is the histogram.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II - - It is the info button on the rear of the camera - each press of it cycles thorough the dispay options. One of which is the histogram.

Being mirrorless cameraas you are always in "live view". There are no issues.

For the Canon G11 the DISP(lay) button does a similar function. (It has been years since I have used it)

Read your camera user manual.

tcthome Loc: NJ

me too!

SteveR Loc: Michigan

I don't know if anybody else feels this way, but I use my eyes as my histograms. I think it's rather obvious when previewing a photo if it has blown out highlights or dark areas.

StanMac Loc: Tennessee

Atmospheric pressure?! You’re kidding, right?

Stan

old poet

I can't find live view histogram on the D 7200. I don't think it is possible.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Stan, Oh, that's a very important feature. I wish other cameras had considered making that available. The higher the pressure the closer the air molecules are squeezed together. The closer together they are, the harder photons have to work to get through all of them and arrive at your sensor. The harder the photons have to work the less energy it has left to affect the sensor and one gets a weak picture.

Here's an example. One goes to the mall in mid summer. The speed with which they can arrive at the store they want is relatively unimpeded. Now feature the same mall just prior to Christmas. It takes longer to get to the destination. Additionally, one is weakened by the effort and exhausted by the time the purchase of a single item is accomplished.

So, one wants to photograph at the ideal atmospheric pressure to obtain images made by the less exhausted photons. Energized photons produce better photos.
--Bob

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

hannaco Loc: People's Republic of California

Stan, I am not kidding at all. First press of the info button brings up the GPS, compass, barometer in hPa, Altitude in feet, date, and time. Second press brings up camera control, Third press brings up histogram. The more recent models have added GPS tracking. This might be handy for those that get lost out in the woods.

User ID

That works. Could be some issues with the quality of the LCD panel, or with eyesight, or worse yet with both. Users can test for themselves, with their gear, easily enough before assuming it works for them. When it works it’s great.