lens
vital part of a camera, light enters the lens, lens can either be fix permanently or interchangable
viewfinder
the area on the camrea that you look through in order to compsoe your shot. not intended as a preview of your photo, but rather a tool to aid you in taking it
mode dial
allows you too 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 closes the snap 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 optional 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 little extra lighting during low-light situations.
Focus ring
A ring typically found on the lens that allows manual control of the cameras.
Exposure Compensation Button
If you want to control aperture, you need to hold down this button if not in manual mode this allows you to adjust exposure compensation which makes the image brighter or darker while still letters the camera make its own.
Flash button
This button will trigger thru pop-up flash "lightning bolt" symbol
Kens release button
press this button to unlock the lens mount and detach the lens by rotating it.