UNIT 2 - Camera Basics - Camera Controls

Question 1

On/Off

Answer 1

A lever, or switch that locks the camera into a power-on, or power-off state

Question 2

Shutter Release Button

Answer 2

Used to take a picture when pressed fully down.
When only held half-way, can activate auto-focusing system, measures light coming through the lens, exit any menu, used to wake up camera

Question 3

Mode Dial

Answer 3

Used to select from a variety of different shooting modes

Question 4

Input Dials

Answer 4

Can be located on top or back of camera. Allows changing of shooting settings (aperture, shutter speed), and control of other functions (menu settings, choosing/moving focus points)

Question 5

Top LCD/Back LCD Screens

Answer 5

Displays information regarding chosen settings, battery life, and pictures taken on their LCD screens. Some cameras have both a top and back LCD, some only back

Question 6

Memory Card and Battery Slots

Answer 6

Where you place the SD card and battery, on bottom of camera

Question 7

Menu

Answer 7

Enables camera menu

Question 8

Display/Info

Answer 8

changes amount and type of information currently displayed on cameras rear LCD screen

Question 9

Playback

Answer 9

Puts camera in playback mode, displaying image previously taken on the rear LCD.

Question 10

Navigation Pad

Answer 10

Multi-use navigation control device. May be used for changing focus points, menu options, browsing of images, etc.

Question 11

Diopter

Answer 11

mechanism that allows you to adjust your ability to see clearly into the viewfinder, it can either be a small dial or sliding lever located directly beside the viewfinder