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