Functions of camera Flashcards
viewfinder eyepiece
part of the camera to look through the lens with help of mirrors
diopter adjustment control
ability to change focus for the viewfinder
sub-command dial
can be used to change shutter speed, aperture, and in menus
image size/file format menu
ability to change the file size and type, RAW or JPEG
white balance icon
ability to change the tint/color of light
ISO sensitivity
ISO ranges from 100-25,600, the sensitivity of the sensor to light
release mode/timer menu
ability to choose different timers (single or continuous)
memory card slot
area to insert memory card
trash button
deletes images and videos in playback mode
F-stop number
refers to the aperture diameter, controls DOF
light meter
measures light exposure in conditions of underexposed, just right, or overexposed
shutter speed amount
measured in fractions or seconds, controls how much sensor is exposed
information key
reminds you about functions of the camera
playback key
reviews previous images or videos in display
focus ring
ability to change the focus of the lens in manual mode
zoom ring
controls how much zoom is applied
shutter release button
ability to press halfway to focus and full to take photograph
AP/exposure comp. button
ability to change AP working with other dial C
manual mode
ability for photographer to have full control of camera
AP priority mode
ability to focus on DOF while camera works with ISO and shutter
shutter priority mode
focus is on movement control
hotshoe
allows attachments to be added to camera
external flash/flash mode button
ability to choose different settings/pop up flash
lens release button
to change lenses off camera or open body
auto/manual focus switch
ability to change from auto to manual focus and works with O
auto/manual focus switch
ability to change from auto to manual focus and works with O
