Functions of camera Flashcards

1
Q

viewfinder eyepiece

A

part of the camera to look through the lens with help of mirrors

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2
Q

diopter adjustment control

A

ability to change focus for the viewfinder

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3
Q

sub-command dial

A

can be used to change shutter speed, aperture, and in menus

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4
Q

image size/file format menu

A

ability to change the file size and type, RAW or JPEG

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5
Q

white balance icon

A

ability to change the tint/color of light

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6
Q

ISO sensitivity

A

ISO ranges from 100-25,600, the sensitivity of the sensor to light

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7
Q

release mode/timer menu

A

ability to choose different timers (single or continuous)

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8
Q

memory card slot

A

area to insert memory card

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9
Q

trash button

A

deletes images and videos in playback mode

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10
Q

F-stop number

A

refers to the aperture diameter, controls DOF

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11
Q

light meter

A

measures light exposure in conditions of underexposed, just right, or overexposed

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12
Q

shutter speed amount

A

measured in fractions or seconds, controls how much sensor is exposed

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13
Q

information key

A

reminds you about functions of the camera

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14
Q

playback key

A

reviews previous images or videos in display

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15
Q

focus ring

A

ability to change the focus of the lens in manual mode

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16
Q

zoom ring

A

controls how much zoom is applied

17
Q

shutter release button

A

ability to press halfway to focus and full to take photograph

18
Q

AP/exposure comp. button

A

ability to change AP working with other dial C

19
Q

manual mode

A

ability for photographer to have full control of camera

20
Q

AP priority mode

A

ability to focus on DOF while camera works with ISO and shutter

21
Q

shutter priority mode

A

focus is on movement control

22
Q

hotshoe

A

allows attachments to be added to camera

23
Q

external flash/flash mode button

A

ability to choose different settings/pop up flash

24
Q

lens release button

A

to change lenses off camera or open body

25
Q

auto/manual focus switch

A

ability to change from auto to manual focus and works with O

26
Q

auto/manual focus switch

A

ability to change from auto to manual focus and works with O