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Components and Functions of Camera

The document outlines the key components and functions of a camera, including the body, lens, shutter release button, and various controls. It describes how each part contributes to the camera's operation, such as focusing, shooting modes, and image framing. Additionally, it mentions features like the flash, battery compartment, and memory card slot that enhance the camera's functionality.

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Components and Functions of Camera

The document outlines the key components and functions of a camera, including the body, lens, shutter release button, and various controls. It describes how each part contributes to the camera's operation, such as focusing, shooting modes, and image framing. Additionally, it mentions features like the flash, battery compartment, and memory card slot that enhance the camera's functionality.

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COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONS OF CAMERA

1. Body – The casing of the camera which holds the camera parts.
2. Lens - It draws the light into the camera and focuses it on the film plane.
3. Shutter Release Button – The button that releases or "trips" the shutter
mechanism.
4. Mode Dial - This dial allows you to select a shooting mode, automatic or
manual or a choice between one of the pre-defined settings.

5. Viewfinder – The "window" through which you look to frame your


picture.
6. Aperture Ring - Found around the old manual lens of SLR camera this
is used to select an aperture opening.
7. Focusing Ring - This can also be found around the lens of a DSLR
camera. This is turned to manually focus the lens.
8. LCD Display - In some compact cameras this acts as the viewfinder.
9. Flash - It provides an instantaneous burst of bright light to illuminate a
poorly lit scene.
10. Control Buttons - Usually includes a set of directional keys and a few
other buttons to activate certain functions and menus, this is used to let
users interact with the camera's computer system.
11. Power Switch - Turns On or Off the camera. This may also contain a
Record / Play Mode selector on some cameras.
12. Zoom Control - Usually marked with W and T, which stands for
"Wide" and "Tele" respectively, this is used to control the camera's lenses
to zoom-in or zoom-out. For DSLR cameras, the zoom is usually
controlled by a zoom ring in the lens.

13. Battery Compartment - Holds the batteries.


14. Memory Card Slot - This is where expansion memory cards are
inserted.
15. Flash Mount (Hot-Shoe) - Standard holder with contact plates for
optional Flash accessory.
16. Diopter Adjuster - This varies the focal length of the lens in the
viewfinder to make even people wearing eyeglasses to see clearly
through it even without the eyeglasses.
17. Tripod Mount - Here is where your standard Tripod or Monopod is
attached for added stability.

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