Lens
vital part of a camera, light enters through the lens, where photo begins. lens can be fixed permanetly to the interchangeable
viewfinder
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
mode dial
allows you to select different options such as automatic mode, programs mode, sports or macro mode
body
the main portion of the camera
shutter release
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
aperture
affects the image exposure by changing the diameter of the lens opening, which controls the amount of light reaching the image sensor
image sensor
converts 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 provides a bit of extra light during dim, low light situation
focus ring
a ring typically found on the lens that allow manual control of the camera focus
exposure compensation
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
flash button
this button will trigger the pop up flash "lighting bolt" symbol
lens release button
press this button to unlock the lens mount and detach the lens by rotating it