PARTS

OF A
CAMERA
Viewfinder
•The viewfinder is one of the most
important parts of a camera. It is a
rectangular-shaped part at the
back of your camera that lets you
see and frame your subject.
Flash
•A flash is the part of the camera’s
anatomy that produces a burst of
light (i.e., a flash of light) when
triggered. The flash allows the
taking of pictures in low light
conditions.
Shutter Button
•The shutter button is one of the most
iconic parts of a camera. 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.
Memory Card Slot
•The memory card slot is where the
camera’s memory card is inserted. The
memory card stores all the photographs
taken by the camera. Some cameras
have multiple card slots, such as SDXC
and CFexpress, allowing for greater
storage capacity or backup of photos.
Monitor Screen
•A camera’s focusing screen is the glass
surface on which the camera’s mirror
projects the image. The focusing screen
helps in achieving various focus effects
such as sharp and high-contrast shots
to blurs and bokeh. It frames the image
for your picture.
Lens/Condenser Lens
• A condenser lens has two matching
convex lenses. This part uses a
simple method for correcting color
fringing or aberration that is a
common problem encountered
when using traditional camera
lenses.
Digital Sensor
• The digital sensor of a camera is one of its
most delicate parts. This sensor captures
the light coming from the lens to create an
image. Modern cameras use either a
charged-coupled device (CCD) or a
complementary metal-oxide
semiconductor (CMOS) imager for
capturing images.
Aperture
•Aperture is one of the three pillars
of determining the exposure of
your photographs. Additionally,
aperture is the opening in your lens
through which light passes
through.
Aperture
•This part has small, thin blades that
shrink or expand depending on how
much light you want in your exposure.
It also determines the depth of field of
your camera, which is a vital factor in
how much background blur you want.
Batteries
•The battery is one of the most
important parts of the camera. Most of
its components will not work if not
powered by one. Having a long-lasting
battery lets you shoot more photos and
shoot for extended periods, allowing
you to find the perfect shot.
Battery Chamber
•It is where the battery is
placed.