front 1 Lens | back 1 The lens is one of the most vital parts 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 that you look through to compose your shot not intended as a preview of your photo, but rather a tool to aid you in taking it. |
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 he camera |
front 6 Aperture | back 6 Affects the image's exposure by changing the diameter of the lens opening which controls the amount of light reaching 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 size. On DSLRS, the LCD is mainly for viewing photos after shooting |
front 9 Flash | back 9 On board flash provides a bit of extra lighting during dim, low lighting situations. |
front 10 Focus Ring | back 10 Typically found on the lens that allows manual control at the cameras' focus |
front 11 Exposure Compensation Button | back 11 If you controls aperture you need to hold down this button if your not in manual mode this button allows you to adjust exposure compensation |
front 12 Flash Button | back 12 This button will trigger the pop-up flash. "lightening bolt" symbol |
front 13 Lens Release Button | back 13 Press this button to unlock the lens mount and detach the lens by rotating it. |