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Camera Parts and Function

There are 10 basic parts that are found on most digital cameras including lenses, viewfinders, bodies, shutter releases, apertures, image sensors, memory cards, LCD screens, flashes, and user controls. Lenses allow light to enter the camera and begin the photo process. Viewfinders can be optical or replaced by LCD screens. Bodies come in different shapes and sizes for DSLRs and compact cameras. Apertures control the amount of light through adjustments to the lens opening diameter. Image sensors convert the optical image to an electronic file. Memory cards store the image files and come in different sizes and speeds. LCD screens display photos and menus. Flashes provide extra light. User controls vary from auto settings to numerous manual

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Camera Parts and Function

There are 10 basic parts that are found on most digital cameras including lenses, viewfinders, bodies, shutter releases, apertures, image sensors, memory cards, LCD screens, flashes, and user controls. Lenses allow light to enter the camera and begin the photo process. Viewfinders can be optical or replaced by LCD screens. Bodies come in different shapes and sizes for DSLRs and compact cameras. Apertures control the amount of light through adjustments to the lens opening diameter. Image sensors convert the optical image to an electronic file. Memory cards store the image files and come in different sizes and speeds. LCD screens display photos and menus. Flashes provide extra light. User controls vary from auto settings to numerous manual

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There are 10 basic camera parts to identify in today’s digital world.

Whether you have a digital


compact or a digital SLR, these parts will inevitably be found on most cameras.

1. Lens

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.

2. Viewfinder

The viewfinder can be found on all DSLRs and some models of digital compacts. On DSLRs, it
will be the main visual source for image-taking, but many of today’s digital compacts have
replaced the typical viewfinder with an LCD screen.

3. Body

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.

4. Shutter Release

The shutter release button is the mechanism that “releases” the shutter and therefore enables the
ability to capture the image. The length of time the shutter is left open or “exposed” is determined
by the shutter speed.

5. Aperture

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.

6. Image Sensor

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.

7. Memory Card

The memory card stores all of the image information, and they range in size and speed capacity.
The main types of memory cards available are CF and SD cards, and cameras vary on which type
that they require.

8. LCD Screen
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.

9. Flash

The on-board flash will be available on all cameras except some professional grade DSLRs. It can
sometimes be useful to provide a bit of extra light during dim, low light situations.

10. User Controls

The controls on each camera will vary depending on the model and type. Your basic digital
compacts may only have auto settings that can be used for different environments, while a DSLR
will have numerous controls for auto and manual shooting along with custom settings.

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