Parts of a Film Camera
Important Vocabulary:
Lens- draws light into the camera and allows to focus on a subject or space
Shutter- the length of time light is allowed into the camera and onto the film to expose
Shutter Release- releases or 'trips' shutter mechanism
Film Advance Lever-moves film from one frame to the next on a roll
Aperture- how much light is allowed into/ on the film (f-stop). The larger the f-stop the smaller the hole and the less amount of light allowed in (inversely related)
Viewfinder-window you look through to set up, focus and take picture
Film Rewind Knob- rewinds film back into canister
Camera Body- casing, holds in all camera parts
Flash Shoe- where flash/ flashcube is mounted
Self-timer- trips shutter after set time
Shutter Speed Control- controls length of time shutter is open (fraction of seconds)
Focusing Ring- turning the ring focuses the image. Some cameras focus automatically.
Diaphragm- a circle of overlapping leaves inside the lens that controls the size of the f-stop, or lens opening. (amount of light)
Aperture Ring- setting the ring determines the size of the diaphragm
Mirror- during viewing, the mirror reflects light from the lens upward onto the viewing, the mirror reelects light from the lens upward onto the viewing screen. During exposure, the mirror swings out of the way so light can pass straight to the film.
Pentaprism-5 sided optical device that reflects image from viewing screen into viewfinder.
Lens- draws light into the camera and allows to focus on a subject or space
Shutter- the length of time light is allowed into the camera and onto the film to expose
Shutter Release- releases or 'trips' shutter mechanism
Film Advance Lever-moves film from one frame to the next on a roll
Aperture- how much light is allowed into/ on the film (f-stop). The larger the f-stop the smaller the hole and the less amount of light allowed in (inversely related)
Viewfinder-window you look through to set up, focus and take picture
Film Rewind Knob- rewinds film back into canister
Camera Body- casing, holds in all camera parts
Flash Shoe- where flash/ flashcube is mounted
Self-timer- trips shutter after set time
Shutter Speed Control- controls length of time shutter is open (fraction of seconds)
Focusing Ring- turning the ring focuses the image. Some cameras focus automatically.
Diaphragm- a circle of overlapping leaves inside the lens that controls the size of the f-stop, or lens opening. (amount of light)
Aperture Ring- setting the ring determines the size of the diaphragm
Mirror- during viewing, the mirror reflects light from the lens upward onto the viewing, the mirror reelects light from the lens upward onto the viewing screen. During exposure, the mirror swings out of the way so light can pass straight to the film.
Pentaprism-5 sided optical device that reflects image from viewing screen into viewfinder.
*Every camera is different so check your camera's manual for specific placement of parts such as shutter release, self timer ,etc.