Digital Camera Anatomy Basics Study Guide

1. What part of the camera displays all the settings, images that have already been taken, and menu?

• Mode Dial
• LCD Monitor
• View Finder
• Hot Shoe

2. What is the name of this camera part (found on top of the camera)?

• Multi-controller
• Playback Button
• Mode Dial
• Camera Dial

3. The camera ____________ is the base of the camera itself. It is the part you hold and houses many of the significant components.

• Release Button
• Body
• Mode Dial
• Lens

4. What is the name of the button that captures the picture?

• Lens Release Button
• Playback Button
• Power Button
• Shutter Release Button

5. What gives the photographer protection against external light around the view finder when taking a photo?

• Eye Cup/Cap
• Flash
• Red Eye Reduction
• Eye Glasses

6. The ___________ is the part of the camera where you attach the lens. To attach a lens, we have to align the lens to this part and rotate it clockwise to fix it.

• Camera Mount
• Lens Refractor
• Hot Shoe
• Lens Mount

7. What is the U-shaped metal bracket situated on top of the camera? It is a mechanical fitting that allows you to connect an external flashes and other accessories.

• Horseshoe
• Hot Shoe
• Lens Mount
• Strap Mount

8. What is the name of this part of the digital camera (found on the back of the camera by the LCD Screen Display)?

• Mode Dial
• Playback Button
• Power Button
• Multi-Controller

9. What is the device that allows you to see your subject through the camera and compose your image before taking the picture?

• LCD Monitor
• Eye Cup
• Image Sensor
• View Finder

10. What does this button do?