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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Disorderly" data-source="post: 75543" data-attributes="member: 10297">You can always use the histogram, even if you only shoot RAW.  As I mentioned elsewhere, even if you shoot RAW, the camera generates an embedded JPEG.  That's what it shows,in the display, and that's what it uses to calculate the histogram.Regarding white balance, if you want a particular balance, it's good to have it set that way in camera.  That way the histogram will show you exposure relative to your desired WB.  Personally, I'd use auto WB outside and let it neutralize the color of the light, but there's nothing wrong with choosing to play with the color in camera.  And of course, you can change the WB in your RAW processor later with no penalty and no Ill effects.Just be aware that the color of light changes, and adjust to what looks good to you.</blockquote>