front 1 Lens | back 1 Vital part of a camera, light enters through lens where photo process begins. It is interchangable |
front 2 Viewfinder | back 2 The area of the camera that you look through to compose your shot. Not intended to be a preview but rather you taking it. |
front 3 Mode Dial | back 3 Allows you to select from different options, such as automatic mode, program mode, sport mode, or Marco mode. |
front 4 Body | back 4 The main portion of a camera. |
front 5 Shutter release | back 5 The button on the camera that is used to snap the picture. It opens and closes the shutter, allowing the necessary information to enter the camera. |
front 6 Aperture | back 6 Affects the images exposure by changing the diameter of the opening. |
front 7 Image Sensor | back 7 Convert the optical image to an electric signal, which is sent to your memory (SD) card |
front 8 LCD Screen | back 8 Found on the back of the body and can vary in size. |
front 9 Flash | back 9 On board flash provides a bit of extra lighting in dark or dim areas. |
front 10 Focus Ring | back 10 A ring typically found on the lens that allows for controlled focus. |
front 11 Flash button | back 11 The button will trigger the pop-up flash. (It's the lighting symbol) |
front 12 Lens Release Button | back 12 Press the button to unlock the lens mount, and detach the lens by rotating it. |
front 13 Exposure Compensation Button | back 13 If you want to control Apeture, you need to hold down this button if not in manual mode |