lens
One part of the most vital parts of a camera. Light enters through the lens, where the photo process begins. It can be either fixed permanently or interchangeable.,
Veiw Finder
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
model dial
allows you to select different options such as automatic mode program mode sport mode or macro mode
body
the main portion of the camera
shutter release
the button on the camera that i used to snap the picture opened and closes the shutter allowing the necessary light and info to enter the camera
aperture
affects the image exposure by changing the diameter of the lens opening which controls the amount of light reaching the image center
image center
Convert the optical image to an electronic signal which is then sent to your memory card
LCD screen
Found on the back of the body and can vary in size on DSLRs the LCD is mainly for viewing photos after shooting
flash
on board flash provide a bit of extra light during dim, low light situations
focus ring
a ring typically found on the lens that allows manual control of the cameras focus
expsosure compensation button
To control aperture you need to hold down this button if in manual mode this button allows you to adjust expose compensation making the ethe image brighter or darker while still letting the camera make its own decisions about which setting to use
flash button
this button will trigger the pop-up flash "lightning bolt" symbol
len release button
press this button to unlock the lens mount and detach the lens by rotating it