L.
FRONT VIEW SLR
1) LENS-a clear disk that focuses light, as in a camera or
microscope. In the eye, the lens is a clear, curved
structure at the front of the eye behind the pupil.
2) LENS OPENING - also known as aperture, refers to
the opening of a lens's diaphragm through which light
passes. Aperture controls the amount of light entering
the camera.
3) DISTANCE FOCUSING- also known as the focal length
ring. This ring allows you to zoom in or zoom out on a
subject. For example, a lens may be called a 70-300mm
lens. This indicates that the lens can zoom anywhere
from 70mm to 300mm.
4) LIGHT TIGHT BOX - the 'body' of a camera is,
essentially, the light-tight box that allows light to be
captured on film, paper, or a digital sensor.
5) FILM REWIND CRANK (FILM REWIND KNOB)- the
rewind crank is an accessory for fast and convenient
rewinding of the film. The crank gets attached to the
rewinding knob by means of a small screw.
6) FLASH SHOE - it is a mounting point on the top of a
camera to attach a flash unit and other compatible
accessories.
7) SHUTTER SPEED DIALING - the shutter speed dial
provides the selection of shutter speeds, and indicates
the timing of the shutter open and closes. A fast shutter
speed such as 1/500 sec will close faster than, say 1/2
sec exposure time.
8.) SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON - it is a push-button
found on many cameras, used to record photographs.
When pressed, the shutter of the camera is "released",
so that it opens to capture a picture, and then closes,
allowing an exposure time as determined by the shutter
speed setting.
9) FILM ADVANCE LEVER - the Film Advance Lever is the
mechanical control that advances the film by one slide
when you yank it to the right.
10) FILM INDICATOR - it is a small symbol on your
camera that looks like a circle with a line drawn through
it. If you were to cut your camera in half, exactly in line
with the line through the circle, you would see that it
cuts right through at the front of your camera's sensor.
IL REAR VIEW SLR
1) TRIPOD SCREW - part of the camera you can screw
on to a tripod. The tripod screw connects the camera to
the tripod through a hole in the tripod head.
2) VIEW FINDER - the window you look through to see
what you are shooting. Shows the
photographer the area of the subject that will be
included in a photograph.
3) FILM HOLDER- accessory that holds one or more
pieces of photographic film for insertion into a camera
or optical scanning device such as a dedicated film
scanner or a flatbed scanner with film scanning
capabilities.
4) FILM PLANE- the surface of an image recording
device such as a camera, upon which the lens creates
the focused image. This marking on your camera body
indicates the location of the sensor. Focusing distance is
measured from this sensor location, not from the end of
your lens (a common misconception).
5) SHUTTER CURTAIN - a focal-plane shutter consisting
of a curtain on two rollers, moved at a constant speed
past the lens opening so as to expose the film to one of
several slots in the curtain, the width of which
determines the length of exposure. It shortens the time
lag between shutter releases and helps reduce shutter
noise when taking pictures.
6) FILM SPROCKET - the small rectangular perforations
on 35mm film, located on each edge of the film used to
guide the film through the camera from its canister.
7) FILM SPOOL - a roll of photographic film holding a
series of frames picks up the film in a camera after the
film has been exposed to light.
8. ANTI HALATION BACKBOARD/BACKING - an anti-
halation backing is a layer found in many photographic
films and almost all film intended for motion picture
cameras. Its purpose is to absorb light that passes
through the emulsion, thus preventing any light from
being reflected back through the emulsion from the
rear surface of the base, or from anything behind the
film, such as the pressure plate of the camera.
III. FRONT VIEW DSLR
1) PROGRAM DIALING MODE a mode dial or camera
dial is a dial used on digital cameras to change the
camera's mode.
a.) Modes:
 P: Program mode offers the
photographer partial control over
shutter speed and aperture.
 A or Av: Aperture priority AKA
"Aperture value" allows the
photographer to control the aperture,
while the shutter speed and ISO
sensitivity are calculated by the
camera.
 S or TV: Shutter priority AKA "Time
value" allows the photographer to
control the shutter speed, while the
aperture and ISO sensitivity are
calculated by the camera.
 Sv: Sensitivity value allows the
photographer to control the ISO
sensitivity, while aperture and shutter
speed are calculated by the camera
(this is a Pentax DSLR feature)
 M: Manual mode allows the
photographer to control shutter speed,
aperture and ISO independently.
 U: User mode (like program with
preset)
2) LIVE VIEW SWITCH - it enables the operator to view
and compose the shot on the LCD screen, enabling to
shoot with the camera at an unusual angle or away
from the operator's body. One can shoot while viewing
a real-time image on the camera's LCD monitor.
3) INFORMATION BUTTON - this button can be used to
display camera settings on the rear monitor, or access
additional information, and on some cameras guide
modes.
4) MOVIE RECORD BUTTON- use the t (movie recording)
button to quickly and easily record movies while in still
photography mode. It is used for recording videos.
5) EXPOSURE COMPENSATION BUTTON - exposure
compensation basically helps you override automatic
exposure adjustments your camera makes in situations
with uneven light distribution, filters, non-standard
processing, or underexposure or overexposure,
6) SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON - the button tells the
camera to release the shutter and take a picture. DSLR
cameras assign a second functionality to the shutter
button: the button triggers the camera's autofocus
system when it is half-pressed.
7) POWER SWITCH - turns the camera on and off
8. AF-ASSIST ILLUMINATOR- the built-in AF assist
illuminator enables the camera to focus even when the
subject is poorly lit.
9) INFRARED RECEIVER (FRONT) - IR Imaging sensor:
These sensors use infrared radiation to create images,
they are used in thermal imaging, night vision, and
surveillance cameras.
10) BODY CAP- the Body Cap is perfect for protecting
the inside of a camera while storing a camera body
separately from a lens. The unique rubber seal
effectively grips to the camera body and forms a friction
fit to lock out damaging dust and moisture.
11) CPU CONTACTS used to communicate lens
information and provide power and instructions to the
lens from the camera.
12) MIRROR - guide light from the lens into the
viewfinder by reflecting it upward, hence the term
"reflex." The light that is reflected upward falls on the
viewfinder focusing screen; after passing through the
screen, it then proceeds through a pentaprism or
pentamirror to the viewfinder
13) LENS MOUNT - lens mount is a standard or
proprietary interface used by camera and lens
manufacturers to ensure a secure and accurate means
for attaching a lens to a camera body.
14) FLASH - when needed, you can fire the flash to
capture a shot in a dimly-lit scene.
15) SPEAKER - audio sound of a recorded movie can be
played back through the speaker. During movie
playback, turning the Main Dial allows you to adjust the
volume level.
16) FLASH SHOE - is the electronic variant of connector
that you generally find on top of your camera. This slot
contains electronic contacts that allow you to control
certain compatible accessories such as flashes, some
microphones, wireless triggers, viewfinders, and other
gear.
17) ANCHOR STRAP-anchoring straps are used to
prevent movement away from a fixed location.
18) MICROPHONE - this is a built-in microphone for
capturing the audio sound during movie recording. The
microphone used may be monaural or stereo depending
on the camera model.
19) CONNECTOR COVER - allows access to both of the
camera's connector ports; the HDMI connector port and
the multi-connector port.
20) SELF-TIMER BUTTON - the self-timer can be used to
shoot a group photo that includes the photographer or
to prevent camera shake when pressing the shutter
button.
IV, REAR VIEW DSLR
1) VIEW FINDER - is the part of a camera used for
composing and focusing the subject being
photographed and viewing the entire frame of an
image.
2) RUBBER EYECAP-a rubber eyecup is designed to
make using the viewfinder more comfortable and to
block stray light entering the camera's viewfinder. It can
also act as a buffer to prevent users from scratching
their eye glasses.
3) MENU BUTTON- brings up the camera's menu, where
you can change image quality. autofocus settings, and
everything else about your camera.
4) INFRARED RECEIVER (REAR)- it is an electronic device
that measures and detects infrared radiation in its
surrounding environment.
5) LCD DISPLAY - liquid Crystal Display is the display
technology used to create the screens embedded in the
back of nearly all digital cameras. In a digital camera,
the LCD works for reviewing photos, displaying menu
options and serving as a live viewfinder.
6) TRIPOD SCREW - the tripod screw connects the
camera to the tripod through a hole in the tripod head.
7) VIEWFINDER DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT the diopter
adjustment allows you to customize the viewfinder so
that you can see a clear, focused image inside the
viewfinder without using eyeglasses or contact lenses to
correct your vision.
8. INFORMATION EDIT BUTTON - this button can be
used to display camera settings on the rear monitor, or
access additional information, and on some cameras
guide modes.
14) OK BUTTON- This is used primarily for selecting
menu items, but on some will also center the active
focus point when using single-point autofocus.
15.) PLAYBACK ZOOM IN BUTTON - When reviewing
images you've shot, you can zoom in to check detail, or
view as a grid. Some cameras let you do this using a
touchscreen with gestures we've all become familiar
with on smartphones.
16) MEMORY CARD ACCESS LAMP- An indicator that
lights when the camera is accessing the memory card.
17) ERASE BUTTON - allows you to erase an image or
video.
18) BATTERY CHAMBER- makes it easier to manufacture
the camera casing, and raises the strength of the
camera casing.
19) PLAYBACK ZOOM OUT HOUSING BUTTON - when
reviewing images you've shot, you can zoom in to check
detail, or view as a grid. Some cameras let you do this
using a touchscreen with gestures we've all become
familiar with on smartphones.
20) THE THUMBNAIL STRIP - allows you to quickly see
the camera status and previews.
21) HELP BUTTON- this button can be used to display
camera settings on the rear monitor, or access
additional information, and on some cameras guide
modes.
22) BATTERY HOUSING - allows the camera to hold
multiple batteries to extend the battery life of the
camera

9) AE-L /AF-L BUTTON - the AE-L/AF-L button stands for

"Autoexposure-Lock and Autofocus-Lock" and its
primary function is to lock camera exposure and/or
focus.

10) COMMAND DIAL- the Main command dial adjusts

shutter speed, and the Sub- command dial controls
aperture.

11) PLAYBACK BUTTON - when reviewing images you've

shot, you can zoom in to check detail, or view as a grid.

12) MEMORY CARD SLOT - opens and closes to allow

you to put in and take out the memory card.

13) THE MULTI SELECTOR CENTER BUTTON - can be

configured for different actions when in viewfinder
photography, playback and live view.