Camera Parts and Functions
Major Camera Types
1.Rangefinder -35mm film
-fewer parts to break down
-easily transported & lightweight, quiet
-good quality images
-what you see through the viewfinder is not exactly what you get in the final image
Major Camera Types
1.Rangefinder -35mm film
-fewer parts to break down
-easily transported & lightweight, quiet
-good quality images
-what you see through the viewfinder is not exactly what you get in the final image
Major Camera Types
1.Rangefinder -35mm film
-fewer parts to break down
-easily transported & lightweight, quiet
-good quality images
-what you see through the viewfinder is not exactly what you get in the final image
2. Single-lens Reflex
-35mm film
-more parts to break than the rangefinder.
-easily transported & lightweight…a bit heavier than a rangefinder
-good quality images
-whatever the lens sees, the photographer sees
2. Single-lens Reflex
-35mm film
-more parts to break than the rangefinder.
-easily transported & lightweight…a bit heavier than a rangefinder
-good quality images
-whatever the lens sees, the photographer sees
2. Single-lens Reflex
-35mm film
-more parts to break than the rangefinder.
-easily transported & lightweight…a bit heavier than a rangefinder
-good quality images
-whatever the lens sees, the photographer sees
2. Single-lens Reflex
-35mm film
-more parts to break than the rangefinder.
-easily transported & lightweight…a bit heavier than a rangefinder
-good quality images
-whatever the lens sees, the photographer sees
take-up spool
take-up spool camera back
take-up spool camera back
sprockets
take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
pressure plate
take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
pressure plate
rewind releasebutton
take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
tripod mount
pressure plate
rewind releasebutton
take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
rewind releasebutton
take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
film advance lever
rewind releasebutton
take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
film advance lever
shutter button
rewind releasebutton
take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
film advance lever
shutter button
shutterspeed dial
rewind releasebutton
take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
film advance lever
shutter button
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
rewind releasebutton
take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
film advance lever
shutter button
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
rewind releasebutton
take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
film advance lever
shutter button
lens
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
rewind releasebutton
take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
film advance lever
shutter button
aperture ring
lens
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
rewind releasebutton
take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
viewfinder
film advance lever
shutter button
aperture ring
lens
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
rewind releasebutton
take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
prism
viewfinder
film advance lever
shutter button
aperture ring
lens
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
rewind releasebutton
take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
aperture
prism
viewfinder
film advance lever
shutter button
aperture ring
lens
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
rewind releasebutton
take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
aperture
prism
viewfinder
film advance lever
shutter button
aperture ring
lens
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
reflex mirror
rewind releasebutton
take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
aperture
prism
viewfinder
film advance lever
shutter button
aperture ring
lens
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
reflex mirrorshutter
rewind releasebutton
take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
aperture
prism
viewfinder
film advance lever
shutter button
aperture ring
lens
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
reflex mirrorshutter
film
rewind releasebutton
take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
aperture
prism
viewfinder
film advance lever
shutter button
aperture ring
lens
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
reflex mirrorshutter
film
rewind releasebutton
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take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
aperture
prism
viewfinder
film advance lever
shutter button
aperture ring
lens
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
reflex mirrorshutter
film
rewind releasebutton
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take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
aperture
prism
viewfinder
film advance lever
shutter button
aperture ring
lens
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
reflex mirrorshutter
film
rewind releasebutton
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take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
aperture
prism
viewfinder
film advance lever
shutter button
aperture ring
lens
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
reflex mirrorshutter
film
rewind releasebutton
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take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
aperture
prism
viewfinder
film advance lever
shutter button
aperture ring
lens
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
reflex mirrorshutter
film
rewind releasebutton
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take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
aperture
prism
viewfinder
film advance lever
shutter button
aperture ring
lens
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
reflex mirrorshutter
film
rewind releasebutton
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take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
aperture
prism
viewfinder
film advance lever
shutter button
aperture ring
lens
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
reflex mirrorshutter
film
rewind releasebutton
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take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
aperture
prism
viewfinder
film advance lever
shutter button
aperture ring
lens
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
reflex mirrorshutter
film
rewind releasebutton
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take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
aperture
prism
viewfinder
film advance lever
shutter button
aperture ring
lens
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
reflex mirrorshutter
film
rewind releasebutton
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take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
aperture
prism
viewfinder
film advance lever
shutter button
aperture ring
lens
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
reflex mirrorshutter
film
rewind releasebutton
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take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
aperture
prism
viewfinder
film advance lever
shutter button
aperture ring
lens
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
reflex mirrorshutter
film
rewind releasebutton
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take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
aperture
prism
viewfinder
film advance lever
shutter button
aperture ring
lens
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
reflex mirrorshutter
film
rewind releasebutton
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take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
aperture
prism
viewfinder
film advance lever
shutter button
aperture ring
lens
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
reflex mirrorshutter
film
rewind releasebutton
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take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
aperture
prism
viewfinder
film advance lever
shutter button
aperture ring
lens
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
reflex mirrorshutter
film
rewind releasebutton
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take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
aperture
prism
viewfinder
film advance lever
shutter button
aperture ring
lens
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
reflex mirrorshutter
film
rewind releasebutton
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take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
aperture
prism
viewfinder
film advance lever
shutter button
aperture ring
lens
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
reflex mirrorshutter
film
rewind releasebutton
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take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
aperture
prism
viewfinder
film advance lever
shutter button
aperture ring
lens
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
reflex mirrorshutter
film
rewind releasebutton
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take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
aperture
prism
viewfinder
film advance lever
shutter button
aperture ring
lens
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
reflex mirrorshutter
film
rewind releasebutton
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take-up spool camera back
sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
aperture
prism
viewfinder
film advance lever
shutter button
aperture ring
lens
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
reflex mirrorshutter
film
rewind releasebutton
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sprockets
viewfinder
filmcompartment
shutter
tripod mount
pressure plate
aperture
prism
viewfinder
film advance lever
shutter button
aperture ring
lens
shutterspeed dial
hot shoe
film rewind
reflex mirrorshutter
film
rewind releasebutton
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this is a Pentax K1000
aperturering
this is a Pentax K1000
aperturering
this is a Pentax K1000
aperturering
this is a Pentax K1000
aperturering
shutter speed dialthis is a Pentax K1000
aperturering
shutter speed dialthis is a Pentax K1000
aperturering
shutter speed dialthis is a Pentax K1000
aperturering
shutter speed dialthis is a Pentax K1000
aperturering
shutter speed dialturn to select your shutter speedthis is a
Pentax K1000
aperturering
shutter speed dialturn to select your shutter speedthis is a
Pentax K1000
aperturering
shutter speed dialturn to select your shutter speedthis is a
Pentax K1000
aperturering
shutter speed dial
ASA/ISO:film speed selector
turn to select your shutter speedthis is a Pentax K1000
this is an Olympus OM-1
aperturering
this is an Olympus OM-1
aperturering
this is an Olympus OM-1
aperturering
this is an Olympus OM-1
aperturering
shutter speed ringthis is an Olympus OM-1
aperturering
shutter speed ringthis is an Olympus OM-1
aperturering
shutter speed ringthis is an Olympus OM-1
aperturering
shutter speed ringturn to select your shutter speed
this is an Olympus OM-1
aperturering
shutter speed ringturn to select your shutter speed
this is an Olympus OM-1
aperturering
shutter speed ringturn to select your shutter speed
this is an Olympus OM-1
aperturering
ASA/ISO:film speed selector
shutter speed ringturn to select your shutter speed
this is an Olympus OM-1
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
command dial
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
command dial
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
choose the mode from which you’re shooting
command dial
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
choose the mode from which you’re shooting
command dial
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
choose the mode from which you’re shooting
command dialLCD screen
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
choose the mode from which you’re shooting
command dialLCD screen
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
choose the mode from which you’re shooting see what settings
you’re using
command dialLCD screen
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
choose the mode from which you’re shooting see what settings
you’re using
command dialLCD screen
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
choose the mode from which you’re shooting see what settings
you’re using
command dialLCD screen
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
main dial (“the wheel”)
choose the mode from which you’re shooting see what settings
you’re using
command dialLCD screen
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
main dial (“the wheel”)
choose the mode from which you’re shooting see what settings
you’re using
scroll between options
command dial
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
choose the mode from which you’re shooting
command dial
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
choose the mode from which you’re shooting
“L” means off (LOCK)
command dial
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
choose the mode from which you’re shooting
command dial
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
choose the mode from which you’re shooting
command dial
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
choose the mode from which you’re shooting
means the camera makes all the choices for you
command dial
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
choose the mode from which you’re shooting
command dial
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
choose the mode from which you’re shooting
“P” means “Program” - this is a lot like except you can change some settings
command dial
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
choose the mode from which you’re shooting
command dial
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
choose the mode from which you’re shooting
command dial
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
choose the mode from which you’re shooting
“Tv” means shutter speed priority - this means you control the shutter speed & the camera chooses the right aperture for you
command dial
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
choose the mode from which you’re shooting
command dial
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
choose the mode from which you’re shooting
command dial
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
choose the mode from which you’re shooting
command dial
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
choose the mode from which you’re shooting
“Av” means aperture priority - this means you control the aperture & the camera chooses the right shutter speed for you
command dial
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
choose the mode from which you’re shooting
command dial
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
choose the mode from which you’re shooting
command dial
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
choose the mode from which you’re shooting
“M” means manual - you control BOTH the shutter speed & aperture
command dial
this is a Canon EOS Rebel G
choose the mode from which you’re shooting
parts of a
lens
parts of a
lens
aperture ring}
parts of a
lens
aperture ring} turn to select the aperture you wish to use
parts of a
lens
aperture ring} turn to select the aperture you wish to use
parts of a
lens
aperture ring}depth of field scale}
turn to select the aperture you wish to use
parts of a
lens
aperture ring}depth of field scale}
turn to select the aperture you wish to use
this doesn’t move
parts of a
lens
aperture ring}depth of field scale}
turn to select the aperture you wish to use
this doesn’t move
parts of a
lens
aperture ring}
distance scale}depth of field scale}
turn to select the aperture you wish to use
this doesn’t move
parts of a
lens
aperture ring}
distance scale}depth of field scale}
turn to select the aperture you wish to use
this doesn’t move
figure out the “wall of focus” for your aperture
parts of a
lens
aperture ring}
distance scale}depth of field scale}
turn to select the aperture you wish to use
this doesn’t move
figure out the “wall of focus” for your aperture
parts of a
lens
aperture ring}
distance scale}depth of field scale}
focusing ring}
turn to select the aperture you wish to use
this doesn’t move
figure out the “wall of focus” for your aperture
parts of a
lens
aperture ring}
distance scale}depth of field scale}
focusing ring} turn to get your subject in focus
turn to select the aperture you wish to use
this doesn’t move
figure out the “wall of focus” for your aperture
parts of a
lens
parts of a
zoomlens
parts of a
zoomlens
aperture ring}
parts of a
zoomlens
aperture ring}turn to select the aperture you wish to use
parts of a
zoomlens
aperture ring}turn to select the aperture you wish to use
parts of a
zoomlens
aperture ring}
depth of field scale}turn to select the aperture you wish to use
parts of a
zoomlens
aperture ring}
depth of field scale}turn to select the aperture you wish to use
this doesn’t move
parts of a
zoomlens
aperture ring}
depth of field scale}turn to select the aperture you wish to use
this doesn’t move
parts of a
zoomlens
aperture ring}
distance scale}
depth of field scale}turn to select the aperture you wish to use
this doesn’t move
parts of a
zoomlens
aperture ring}
distance scale}
depth of field scale}turn to select the aperture you wish to use
this doesn’t move
figure out the “wall of focus” for your aperture
parts of a
zoomlens
aperture ring}
distance scale}
depth of field scale}turn to select the aperture you wish to use
this doesn’t move
figure out the “wall of focus” for your aperture
parts of a
zoomlens
aperture ring}
distance scale}
depth of field scale}
focusing ring}
turn to select the aperture you wish to use
this doesn’t move
figure out the “wall of focus” for your aperture
parts of a
zoomlens
aperture ring}
distance scale}
depth of field scale}
focusing ring} pull / push to zoom in or out (change the focal length)
turn to get your subject in focus
turn to select the aperture you wish to use
this doesn’t move
figure out the “wall of focus” for your aperture
parts of a
zoomlens