front 1 lens | back 1 One of the most vital parts of a camera. Light enters through the lens, where the photo process begins. |
front 2 Viewfinder | back 2 The area on the camera that you look through in order to compose your shot. not intended as a preview of your photo |
front 3 Mode dial | back 3 Allows you to select different options such 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 on the camera that is 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 the images exposure by changing the diameter of the lens opening |
front 7 image sensor | back 7 converts the optical image to an electronic signal then sent to the memory card |
front 8 lcd screen | back 8 the viewing point after snapping a photo |
front 9 flash | back 9 on board flash provide a bit of extra light |
front 10 focus ring | back 10 controls the camera focus |
front 11 exposure compensation button | back 11 Changing the light settings by making it light or darker hold the button down to control the aperture |
front 12 Flash button | back 12 this button will trigger the pop up flash |
front 13 lens release button | back 13 unlock the lens mount and detach the lens by rotating |