front 1 Lens | back 1 Vital part of a camera. Light enters through here. Where the photo process begins. Can be fixed permanently or interchangeable. |
front 2 Viewfinder | back 2 The area on the camera that you look through in order to compose your shot. Not intended as a preview of your photo, but a tool to aid in taking it. |
front 3 Mode Dial | back 3 Allows you to select different options such as automatic mode, program mode, sport mode or macro mode. |
front 4 Body | back 4 The main portion of the camera. |
front 5 Shutter Release | back 5 The button on the camera that is used to snap a picture. It opens and closes the shutter, allowing necessary light and information to enter the camera. |
front 6 Aperture | back 6 Affects the image's exposure by changing the diameter of the lens opening, which controls the amount of light reaching the image sensor. |
front 7 Image Sensor | back 7 Converts the optical image to an electronic signal, which is then sent to your memory card. |
front 8 LCD Screen | back 8 Found on the back of the body and can vary in size. Used for viewing photos after shooting. |
front 9 Flash | back 9 On-board. Provides a bit of extra light during dim, low light situations. |
front 10 Focus Ring | back 10 Ring typically found on the lens that allows manual control of the camera's focus. |
front 11 Exposure Compensation Button | back 11 To control aperture. Makes the image brighter or darker. |
front 12 Flash Button | back 12 Button that triggers the pop up flash. Symbolized by a lightning bolt. |
front 13 Lens Release Button | back 13 Button to unlock the lens mount and detach the lens by rotating it. |