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Basic Parts of DSLR

The lens, viewfinder, and LCD screen are key parts of a camera. The lens allows light to enter and begin the photo process. The viewfinder is used for composing shots, though the final photo may differ. The LCD screen displays photos and is used for viewing on some cameras. The mode dial and buttons control camera settings like aperture and shutter speed to select different shooting modes. The body and shutter button house the internal components and trigger photo capture. The aperture and image sensor control light levels and convert the image. On-camera flashes provide lighting without being built into the camera body.

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Basic Parts of DSLR

The lens, viewfinder, and LCD screen are key parts of a camera. The lens allows light to enter and begin the photo process. The viewfinder is used for composing shots, though the final photo may differ. The LCD screen displays photos and is used for viewing on some cameras. The mode dial and buttons control camera settings like aperture and shutter speed to select different shooting modes. The body and shutter button house the internal components and trigger photo capture. The aperture and image sensor control light levels and convert the image. On-camera flashes provide lighting without being built into the camera body.

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• The lens is one of the most vital parts of a camera.

The light enters through the lens, and this is where the
photo process begins. Lenses can be either fixed
permanently to the body or interchangeable. They can
also vary in focal length, aperture, and other details.
• The viewfinder is the area on the camera that you look through in
order to compose your shot. For some cameras, an LCD screen is
used as a viewfinder, or your camera may have the option to use
either one. Once your photo is taken, it may not look exactly like
what you see through the viewfinder. Factors such as lighting, lens,
camera settings and your camera’s capabilities will affect the
finished result. Because of this, the viewfinder is not intended as a
preview of your photo, but rather a tool to aid you in taking it.
• The LCD screen is found on the back of the body and can vary in
size. On digital compact cameras, the LCD has typically begun to
replace the viewfinder completely. On DSLRs, the LCD is mainly
for viewing photos after shooting, but some cameras do have a “live
mode” as well.
• The mode dial allows you to select different options, such as automatic mode,
program mode, sport mode or macro mode. Some cameras use a touch-screen for
selecting options instead of a dial. The variety of scene modes let you provide the
camera with some context about your subject matter. If you're shooting scenery,
choose landscape mode and for people choose portrait mode.
• Program Mode (P) – Exposure is automatic, but you can manually control
settings like ISO, white balance and color mode
• Aperture Priority Mode (A or Av) – You pick a lens aperture (the lens opening),
all else is automatic
• Shutter Priority Mode (S or Tv) – You decide how long the shutter is open
(shutter speed), all else is automatic
• ISO Priority Mode (Sv) – You pick an ISO, all else is automatic (a limited
feature available on only a few DSLRs)
• Full Manual Mode (M) – You're on your own
• The body is the main portion of the camera, and bodies can be a
number of different shapes and sizes. DSLRs tend to be larger
bodied and a bit heavier, while there are other consumer cameras
that are a conveniently smaller size and even able to fit into a
pocket.
• Every camera comes equipped with a shutter release button. This is
simply 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. The amount of time the shutter
stays open depends on what you have your shutter speed set to. The
length of time the shutter is left open or “exposed” is determined by
the shutter speed.
• The aperture affects the image’s exposure by changing the diameter
of the lens opening, which controls the amount of light reaching the
image sensor. Some digital compacts will have a fixed aperture lens,
but most of today’s compact cameras have at least a small aperture
range. This range will be expressed in f/stops. For DSLRs, the lens
will vary on f/stop limits, but it is usually easily defined by reading
the side of the lens. There will be a set of numbers stating the f/stop
or f/stop range, ex: f/2.8 or f/3.5-5.6. This will be your lowest
settings available with that lens.
• The image sensor converts the optical image to an electronic signal,
which is then sent to your memory card. There are two main types
of image sensors that are used in most digital cameras: CMOS and
CCD. Both forms of the sensor accomplish the same task, but each
has a different method of performance.
The term on-camera flash simply refers to a
type of strobe light (flash) that can connect
directly with your camera. While it is referred
to as “on-camera” this does not require the
flash to be physically mounted on your
camera.
On-camera external flash also refers to the
type of external flash that can be used on your
camera, compared to a built-in flash that is
integrated into many cameras. An on-camera
external flash performs better than a built-in
flash in almost every regard with the one
exception that it is not built into your camera.
Built-in flashes are also located near the camera lens, which can often result in the
red-eye effect when photographing subjects in dimly lit conditions. Red-eye occurs
because pupils dilate in dim light, the built-in flash is aligned with the lens's optical
axis, its beam enters the eye and reflects back at the camera from the retina at the
rear of the eye, which is quite red.
 Video start-stop button
 Exposure compensation button
 Flash button
 Lens release button
 Magnify button
 Demagnify button
“i” button: Also known as “info” button. Many other brands have a similar button,
usually denoted by a “Q,” for “quick menu.” Pressing this button brings up a set of
functions on the camera’s LCD screen, which can be controlled directly. This can be
useful for adjusting ISO, white balance, and drive mode settings on cameras that
don’t have dedicated buttons or dials for said features.

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