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This document provides descriptions and explanations of the main external components of a DSLR camera. It identifies and explains the purpose and function of 15 buttons/dials on the front of the camera body related to shutter release, lens attachment, flash, and other basic shooting controls. It also identifies and explains the purpose and function of 15 additional buttons/dials on the back and top of the camera related to menus, playback, focus, live view, recording, and basic exposure settings. The document provides helpful information to understand the basic layout and usage of the main external controls of a DSLR camera.

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Arts Camera

This document provides descriptions and explanations of the main external components of a DSLR camera. It identifies and explains the purpose and function of 15 buttons/dials on the front of the camera body related to shutter release, lens attachment, flash, and other basic shooting controls. It also identifies and explains the purpose and function of 15 additional buttons/dials on the back and top of the camera related to menus, playback, focus, live view, recording, and basic exposure settings. The document provides helpful information to understand the basic layout and usage of the main external controls of a DSLR camera.

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Front

F1: Shutter Button

Press this button to release the shutter. The shutter button press
has two stages: Half-pressing the button activates the AF function,
while pressing it down fully releases the shutter.
F2: Red-eye reduction/self-timer lamp

Red-eye reduction: If red-eye reduction  is enabled on your


camera, half-pressing the shutter button will light up this lamp
when you use the built-in fl ash. 
Self-timer: When you set the self-timer, this lamp will blink for
the duration of the timer until the picture is taken.
 

F3: Lens Mount

This is the section that connects the interchangeable lens to the


camera body. To attach the lens, you line up the lens mount index
(see F3) on the lens with the corresponding one on the lens
mount and turn the lens clockwise until you hear a click.
F4: Lens Mount Index

Align the mark on the lens with this mark when you are attaching
or detaching a lens.
Red index: For EF lenses (Can be used on both Canon full-frame
and APS-C DSLRs)
White index: For EF-S lenses (Can be used on Canon APS-C DSLRs)
Find out more about the diff erent types of lenses and their key
concepts in:
In Focus: Lens Basics
 

F5: Lens Release Button

Press this button when you want to detach the lens. The lens lock
pin retracts when the button is pressed, enabling you to turn the
lens freely. Before shooting, lock the lens into place by turning it
until you hear a click.

F6: Mirror

The mirror is unique to DSLR cameras. It refl ects light from the
lens into the viewfi nder, which lets the photographer see the shot
through the viewfi nder in real time. The mirror fl ips up
immediately right before shutter release (the  shot is taken).

F7: Microphone

This is a built-in microphone for capturing the audio sound during


movie recording. The microphone used may be monaural or
stereo depending on the camera model.

F8: Built-in Flash


When needed, you can fi re the fl ash to capture a shot in a dimly-
lit scene. The fl ash may be automatically fi red in some modes.

Here are some tutorials on how to use your built-in fl ash to achieve
interesting eff ects:
Flash Techniques #1: How to Deal with Harsh Shadows Caused by
Backlight
Flash Techniques #6: How to Create Magical Bokeh Circles on a
Rainy Day
 

Viewfinder Display
Rear

R1: Eyecup
The eyecup prevents external light from entering when your eye is
in contact with the eyepiece. A soft material is used to reduce the
burden on the eye and the forehead.

R2: Viewfi nder Eyepiece

The viewfi nder eyepiece is a small window on the camera which


you look through in order to compose your photo and establish
focus on a subject. When shooting using a viewfi nder, external
light is reduced. This allows you to put full attention on the
subject right before your eyes, which in turn makes it easier to
track moving subjects.

Read more about viewfi nders here:  Camera Basics #12: The
Viewfi nder
 

R3: LCD Monitor


In addition to the shooting settings as shown in the illustration
here, the captured image as well as text information such as the
menu can also be displayed on the LCD monitor. Also, you can
magnify the display image to check the details. Some camera
models have a Vari-angle LCD monitor, which allows you to alter
the angle of the monitor during Live View shooting, making it
easier to capture low-angle or high-angle shots.

R4: MENU Button

Use this button to display the menu for adjusting the diff erent
camera functions. After selecting a menu item, you can adjust the
camera settings in greater detail.

R5: Playback Button


This is the button for playing back images you have captured.
Pressing the button once displays the last image you captured or
showed on the LCD monitor.

R6: Wi-fi Lamp

This lamp indicates the wireless connection status.


Lamp on: Wi-fi connection is on
Blinking lamp: Camera is waiting for connection/reconnection
Intermittent rapidly-blinking lamp: Connection error
Rapidly blinking lamp: Data is being sent/received
 

R7: Access Lamp

The lamp appears blinking when there is data transmission


between the camera and the memory card. Do not open the card
slot or battery compartment cover while the light is blinking.
Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction.

R8: SET Button/Multi-controller

The Multi-controller keys are directional buttons that allow you


to:
- Move between menu items
- Move a magnifi ed display to a diff erent point during image
playback
- Move the AF point during AF point selection
In shooting mode, the functions of the keys switches to the ones
indicated by the icon on it. Meanwhile, the SET button confi rms a
selection.

R9: ISO Speed Setting Button


Press this button to adjust the sensitivity of the camera toward
light. ISO speed is an international standard that is determined
based on the sensitivity of negative fi lms.

R10: Quick Control Button

Pressing this button displays the Quick Control screen (further


explained in the section "Settings on the Quick Control Screen"),
which allows you to confi rm various camera settings at one glance
and adjust them.

R11: Display Button


By pressing the DISP button, you can:
- Turn the display on/off
- Toggle between diff erent information displays in Image/Movie
Playback mode and during Live View shooting
- Display the camera’s major function settings when the menu is
displayed
R12: Erase Button

Use this button to erase unwanted images.

R13: Focus Point Selection Button


Use this button to go into AF point (autofocus) selection mode
during AF shooting. You can then select any of the AF points
manually using the Multi-controller keys.

R14: Live View Shooting/ Movie Shooting Switch

Use this button to turn on or turn off the Live View function.
Pressing the button once displays the Live View image on the LCD
monitor, and the camera is ready for Live View shooting. To
record a movie, set the shooting mode to “Movie Shooting” on the
mode dial (T6), and press this button to start recording. To stop,
press the button again.

R15: Dioptric Adjustment Knob


Use this knob to adjust the clarity of the viewfi nder image
according to your eyesight. To do so, turn the knob while looking
through the viewfi nder.

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T1: Focus Mode Switch


Use this switch to set the focusing mode to Automatic (AF) or
Manual (MF).

T2: Speaker

Audio sound of a recorded movie can be played back through the


speaker. During movie playback, turning the Main Dial allows you
to adjust the volume level. Not only so, you can also select and
play back the background music from the menu screen.

T3: Strap Mount


Pull the end of the strap through the eyelet, and secure it fi rmly
while ensuring that the two ends of the strap are well-balanced.

T4: Hot Shoe

This is a terminal for attaching external fl ash units . Data is


transmitted between the camera and the fl ash unit through the
contacts. Maintain the contacts in a clean state to ensure proper
fi ring of the external fl ash when needed.
 

T5: Power Switch


Use this switch to power on or power off the camera. When the
power of the camera is left on for a prolonged period of time, it
switches automatically to the standby mode to conserve power.
For some cameras, the power switch comes with a Movie icon as
shown in the illustration, which allows you to switch to the Movie
shooting mode directly.

T6: Mode Dial

Turn this dial to select a shooting mode according to the scene


you want to capture. The shooting modes are largely divided into
two diff erent zones, Creative and Basic.
A: Creative Zone
The Creative Zone modes allow users to select and set functions
according to their intended purpose.
B: Basic Zone
In the Basic Zone modes, the camera automatically selects the
appropriate settings according to the selected scene.
 

T7: Flash Button

Use this button to pop up the built-in fl ash. In the Basic Zone, the
built-in fl ash may pop up automatically in some cases according
to the function in use.

T8: Main Dial

This is a multi-purpose dial that allows you to perform tasks such


as adjusting the value of the shooting settings (usually
aperture/shutter speed/exposure compensation) and jumping
through playback images.
 

T9: Zoom Ring

Turn the zoom ring to alter the focal length. The selected focal
length can be identifi ed from the numbers and index marks at the
lower end of the lens

T10: Focus Ring

When the camera is in the Manual Focus (MF) mode, turn this ring
to adjust the focus. The position of the focus ring varies according
to the lens in use.
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