front 1 Lens | back 1 Vital part of a camera. Light enters through the lens where photo process begins. Can be fixed permanently or interchangeable |
front 2 Viewfinder | back 2 The area on the camera you look though in order to compose your shot. Not intended as a preview for your photo, but rather a tool to aid you in taking it. |
front 3 Mode Dial | back 3 Allows you to select different options, suck as automatic mode, program mode, sport mode, or macro mode. |
front 4 Body | back 4 The main portion of the camera. |
front 5 Shutter Release | back 5 The button used to snap the picture. It opens and closes the shutter allowing the necessary light and information to enter the camera. |
front 6 Aperture | back 6 Affects images exposure by changing the diameter of the lens opening, which controls the light reaching the image sensor. |
front 7 Image Sensor | back 7 Converts optical image to an electronic signal which is sent to your memory card. |
front 8 LCD Screen | back 8 Found on back of the body. Varies in size on DSLR's, the LCD is mainly used for viewing photos after shooting. |
front 9 Flash | back 9 On-board flash provides extra lighting during dim, low light situations. |
front 10 Focus Ring | back 10 A ring typically found on the lens that allows manual control of the cameras focus. |
front 11 Exposure Compensation Button | back 11 For controlling aperture, hold down this button. If not in manual mode, this button allows you to adjust exposure comp. Makes the image brighter/darker while letting the camera decide which setting to use. |
front 12 Flash Button | back 12 Triggers pop-up flash. "Lightning bolt" symbol. |
front 13 Lens Release Button | back 13 Unlocks the lens mount and detach the lens by rotating it. |