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35 mm Camera Parts and Their Functions. Lens. It draws the light into the camera and focuses it on the film plane. Return to Quiz. Shutter. An opaque piece of cloth or metal which opens and closes to control the length of time light strikes the film. Shutter Release Button.
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Lens It draws the light into the camera and focuses it on the film plane. Return to Quiz
Shutter An opaque piece of cloth or metal which opens and closes to control the length of time light strikes the film.
Shutter Release Button A button which releases the shutter mechanism. Return to Quiz
Film Advance Lever Ittransports the film from one frame to the next on the roll of film. Return to Quiz
Aperture Ring The aperture opens and closes to control the diameter, or size, of the hole that the light passes through. The numbers on the aperture ring are called f-numbers. Return to Quiz
Viewfinder The “window” where you look to frame your photo.
Film Rewind Knob This knob rewinds the film back into the film canister as you turn it. Open the lever and turn in the direction of the arrow located on the crank. Return to Quiz
Hot Shoe The flash is mounted or attached at this location. Return to Quiz
Self-Timer This mechanism trips the shutter after a short delay of usually 7 to 10 seconds allowing the photographer to be in the photograph. The camera needs to be placed on a tripod or secure surface. Return to Quiz
Shutter Speed Dial This knob controls the length of time the shutter remains open. The shutter speeds are measured in fractions of a second, such as 1/30 - 1/1000. Return to Quiz
ASA Dial This knob should be set to match the speed of your film and refers to how sensitive the film is to light or how quickly it reacts to light. ASA – American Standard Association ISO - International Return to Quiz
Click on each part to the camera to see if you remember the name and function of the part.
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