front 1 lens | back 1 a vital part of a camera light enters through the lens where the photo process begins and can be fixed permanently or interchangeably. |
front 2 veiwfinder | back 2 the area of the cameras that you look through to compose your shot, is not intended as a preview of your photo but as a tool to help you take it |
front 3 mode dail | back 3 allows you to select different options, such as auto, program, sport, macro modes |
front 4 body | back 4 the main portion of the camera |
front 5 shutter release | back 5 The button on the camera is used to snap the picture. it opens and closes that shutter, allowing the necessary light and info to enter the camera |
front 6 aperture | back 6 affects the images ' exposure by changing the diameter of the lens opening, which controls the amount of light reviewing the image sensor |
front 7 image sensor | back 7 converts the optical image to an electronic signal which is sent to your memory card |
front 8 LCD screen | back 8 found on the back of the body and can vary in different sizes on DSL,s, the LCD is mainly 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 found on the lens that allows manual control of the camera focus |
front 11 exposure compensation button | back 11 hold down button if not in manual mode, this button adjusts the exposure making the image brighter or darker while the camera makes decisions |
front 12 flash button | back 12 will trigger the pop up flash. "lighting bolt symbol" button |
front 13 lens release button | back 13 Press the button to unlock the lens mount and detach the lends by rotating it |