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Parts of a Digital Camera
from:Digital camera have parts that are typically the same as of that the film camera. However, since the digital camera was a bit more complicated, the digital camera made some consumers quite confused when differentiated with the other.
This confusion may be because the digital camera has more buttons than the film which only takes you to point and shot.
To be more familiar with its use, here is some of the information which can help you in using digital cameras.
1. The LCD screen.
The screen on the back of consumer digital cameras, known as a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), is used to frame shots. The LCD screen gives users a preview of the shot they will be taking. Unlike film cameras which use only the viewfinder, the LCD gives people exactly what they see on the display. Moreover the LCD is also used to view menus and settings and to review recorded images when the camera is in playback mode. Some digital cameras have a LCD that can be swiveled, twisted and tilted at various angles.
2. A slot for the storage media. While the film camera stores the photo data at the film, usually at the back of the camera, the digital camera has a slot for the storage media, usuallt the memory card. Or a built it media storage.
3. A slot for transferring your data – you can transfer that pictures you have taken by physically removing your card from the camera and putting it into the card reader of your computer. However, you can also connect your camera via USB or other ports on your computer if you do not have a card reader.
4. Lenses
There are different lens types depending on the type of digital camera you have. The usual types are the fixed focal length lens and the zoom lens. Zoom lens are then categorized on optical zoom lens, digital zoom lens, and interchangeable and converter lenses
5. Flash.
A digital camera flash triggers automatically in low light conditions when set to auto mode. On some digital cameras, lifting up the flash activates it. Flash can be set to a specified range best performance.
Digital cameras typically have several flash modes that can be changed to suit a variety of lighting situations. Flash ranges change according to the zoom/focal length used. They are very useful for macro photography and when framing shots taken at difficult angles.
Apart from the physical differences in parts of the digital camera over the film camera, there are also internal differences which further enhance the system of digital camera. These are the IS or the Image Stabilization, the Megapixels, the resolutions, self timers and sensors.
Image Stabilization feature allows to stabilized images when taking shots.
Digital cameras capture images as pixel elements, known as pixels. Simply put, a megapixel is equal to one million pixels.
Resolution relates primarily to print size and the amount of detail an image has when viewed on a computer monitor at 100%. More megapixels means higher resolution.
All digital cameras record images in an electronic form. The sensor, which is the heart of a digital camera, records an image when you take a picture. Light strikes a sensor through the lens. In 35mm terms, the sensor is "film."
With this information on hand, this will help you in enjoying your digital camera and have fun with your love ones.
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