1. Parts and Functions of a DSLR Camera
Photography 101 by Justine Agaloos

2. DSLR Camera
DSLR stands for Digital Single Lens Reflex. The reflex design is the primary difference between a DSLR and point and shoot digital cameras. Light travels through a single lens and the mirror is used to reflect a portion of the light.

3. Camera body
The body is made out of high grade or metal and holds all parts together. The body also provides protection to internal parts of the camera.

4. DSLR Lens
Camera Lens allow light and help use to re-create pictures. Lens have
Zoom function which moves the surface closer or further from the projection.

5. DSLR Dial
The DSLR Dial changes the cameras mode. Turning the dial allows the different
modes including auto, manual, shutter, aperture, and program.

6. DSLR Flash
The flash produces artificial light to illuminate a darker scene. The flash units
are located on top of the camera or has a standard accessory mount.

7. LCD Screen
The DSLR camera has a LCD, liquid-crystal display, which is a small
screen in the back of the camera. The display shows the user what
can be seen in the viewfinder.

8. Viewfinder
The viewfinder is the part that the photographer uses to focus the picture.

9. Shutter button
The shutter button is the push button on the DSLR camera to capture
The photo. The shutter of the camera is released so it opens the capture
Of a picture.

10. First project: Portraits
Group of 4 Each person will be assigned a different project within the group. As a group you will take photos of texture, shapes, lines, and patterns. One person will be assigned texture, another shapes, the third person will have lines, and the last person will have patterns. You will present 1 photo of each, you will choose which one is your best shot. Due September 20, 2013

11. Texture
Choose who will be assigned texture.

12. Patterns
Choose who will be assigned patterns.

13. Shapes
Choose who will be assigned shapes.

14. Lines
Choose who will be assigned lines.

15. Any questions?