Camera
Lens
Buttons + Dials + Switches
Light
Do's and Don'ts
100

The brand and model of the cameras we use.

Canon Rebel T6

100

The part of the lens that projects light and an image into the camera and onto the sensor.

The Glass

100

This is the button that takes the photo!

Shutter Release Button

100

The camera part controls how much light enters the camera.

Aperture

100

Always wear your

Camera strap around your neck!

200

The part of the camera body that you hold with your hand.

The Grip

200

It is not possible to take a photo without this camera part.

Lens

200

The part of the camera that changes the shutter speed.

The Shutter Speed Dial

200

The part of the camera that allows light in for a period time.

The Shutter

200

Never wear the camera strap on your

Shoulder!

300

The part of the camera that records light.

The Sensor

300

This part of the lens controls how much light enters the camera.

The Aperture

300

The part of the camera that changes the camera mode.

The Camera Mode Dial

300

If your photograph gets too much light/exposure it will look

too light/white/overexposed! 

300

Always ask members of your community for their...

Consent to take their photograph!

400

The mode that we set our camera to.

TV Mode

400

The part of the lens that allows you to get closer to your subject without moving.

The Zoom

400

AF/MF Switch is used to...

set the camera to autofocus or manual focus.

400

If your photo gets too little light/exposure it will look

Too dark/underexposed!

400

Zoom with your...

Feet!

500

TV mode on a camera stands for.

Shutter Priority

500

The part of the lens that adjusts the image from blurry to sharp. 

The Focus Ring

500

The button you press to view your photos.

The playback button.

500

Light becomes this after it is recorded on a camera sensor.

Pixels!

500

You use this camera part when you want to compose creative photographs.

The viewfinder!