front 1 Lens | back 1 vital part of a camera, light enters through the lens, where photo begins. lens can be fixed permanetly to the interchangeable |
front 2 viewfinder | back 2 the area of the camera that you look through in order to compose your shot . not intended as a [review 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, programs mode, sports or macro mode |
front 4 body | back 4 the main portion of the camera |
front 5 shutter release | back 5 the button of the camera that is used too 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 image 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 then 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 light during dim, low light situation |
front 10 focus ring | back 10 a ring typically found on the lens that allow manual control of the camera focus |
front 11 exposure compensation | back 11 to control aperture you need to hold down this button if not in manual mode this button allows you to adjust exposure compensation- make the image brighter or darker while still letting the camera make its own decisions about which setting to use |
front 12 flash button | back 12 this button will trigger the pop up flash "lighting bolt" symbol |
front 13 lens release button | back 13 press this button to unlock the lens mount and detach the lens by rotating it |