Camera Components and Concepts

Front

What is the main structure that holds all parts of the camera together?

Back

Body (Camera Body)

Front

What part connects the lens to the camera body and allows electronic communication?

Back

Lens Mount

Front

What is the glass part that focuses light onto the camera sensor?

Back

Lens

Front

What controls how long light enters the camera?

Back

Shutter

Front

What combines mechanical and electronic shutters to reduce vibration?

Back

Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter (EFCS)

Front

What are the adjustable blades in the lens that control the amount of light entering the camera?

Back

Aperture

Front

What captures light and turns it into an electrical signal in a digital camera?

Back

Image Sensor

Front

What allows you to see the scene before taking a photo?

Back

Viewfinder

Front

What is the dial used to change shooting modes on a camera?

Back

Mode Dial

Front

What transforms raw data from the sensor into a finished image file?

Back

Image Processor