basic camera the anatomy of a camera
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Seven Basic Parts of Any Camera Camera Body Lens Diaphragm Shutter / Shutter Release Film / Film Advance Focus Control Viewing System HOMETRANSCRIPT
Basic CameraBasic CameraThe Anatomy of a CameraThe Anatomy of a Camera
Seven Basic PartsSeven Basic Partsof Any Cameraof Any Camera
A.A. Camera BodyCamera BodyB.B. LensLensC.C. DiaphragmDiaphragmD.D. Shutter / Shutter ReleaseShutter / Shutter ReleaseE.E. Film / Film AdvanceFilm / Film AdvanceF.F. Focus ControlFocus ControlG.G. Viewing SystemViewing System
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Camera BodyCamera Body• • Is a light tight enclosureIs a light tight enclosure– A simple light trapA simple light trap– Differences between light tight & water tightDifferences between light tight & water tight
• • Prevents premature exposure of filmPrevents premature exposure of film
• • Provides a base structure to attach allProvides a base structure to attach all accessories and/or control accessories and/or control
mechanisms.mechanisms.
• • The smaller the body the fewer theThe smaller the body the fewer the optionsoptions
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Light TrapLight Trap
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Light TrapLight Trap
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• Light travels in straight lines
• Some Light is absorbed when it hits a surface, while…
• Some Light is reflected….
Light TrapLight Trap
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• Water has the ability to flow or bend around corners
Light Tight ≠ Water Tight
LENSLENS- Polished glass or plastic- “Collects” or “Gathers” light- Projects a reversed, upside down image on the film- Adjustable to provide a clear or focused image- Several different styles available- Some basic lens characteristics.. click on links below
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LENS CHARACTERISTICSLENS CHARACTERISTICS
Lenses project a reversed or upside down image
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LENS CHARACTERISTICSLENS CHARACTERISTICS
Focal point and length are determined by the size of the lens
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LENS CHARACTERISTICSLENS CHARACTERISTICS
Modern compound lens with multiple elements
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DiaphragmDiaphragm- Light control device- Controls the AMOUNT of light entering the camera- Usually made up of overlapping metal leaves- Adjustable to form openings of different sizes- APERTURE – Name of the hole formed by the diaphragm
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Film / Film AdvanceFilm / Film Advance- FILM- A light sensitive material coated onto a base- Discovery of a method for recording images created by light began photography as we know it.- Lenses and various forms of image technology existed prior to the discovery/creation of film
- FILM ADVANCE- Some type of system or device used to move exposed film out of the way and replace it with an unexposed piece. May be completely manual OR fully automatic.
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Film / Film AdvanceFilm / Film Advance
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Focus ControlFocus Control- A system that physically moves the lens in order to create a sharp image on the film
- Cameras with NO apparent focus control utilize the “Pinhole Principle” to obtain a focused image.
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Pinhole PrinciplePinhole Principle
- We see reflected light in all directions- A single ray of light can not be out of focus- We can eliminate all but a single ray of light with an opening that is extremely small (a pinhole) resulting in a focused image HOME
Viewing SystemViewing System- Method photographer uses to see approximate scene which will be captured on film
- May consist of one or more lenses
- Criteria under which all cameras are classified
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