Front of the Camera: Parts
Lens Release
Press to remove the lens from the camera
Trash/Delete
Removes images from the camera
Press down to take a picture
Shutter Release
Brings up camera menus
Menu button
Strap
V/R Control
Reduces camera vibrations
Viewfinder
Look through to see your subject
Sets the self-timer on the camera
Function button/timer
Navigate through camera menus
4 way control
We will use this in class to upload pictures.
SD card reader
A/M Focus
Chooses the focus for your lens
Diopter adjustment
Top mounted flash attachment point
Sets the camera shooting mode
Mode dial
This should be put on the charger each day after using your camera.
The battery
Focus Assist
Allows the camera to focus in dark lighting conditions
Main Command Dial
Used to adjust your shutter speed
Used to upload photos to the computer
USB Connection
Puts the camera in playback mode to review images
Display button
Our main goal is to learn to take pictures in which camera mode
Manual
Exposure Compensation Button
Used to adjust your f stop
Zoom in
Enlarges images and brings up ISO menu
Picks up on remote control signal
Infrared receiver
Shrinks the images and brings up descriptions
Zoom Out
You should do this each day after taking pictures.
Upload them to the computer.