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Digital SLR Camera Basics

The look of a photograph is affected by a variety of factors, including shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity. This guide gives beginners a grasp of the basics with easy-to-understand explanations of the features and design of digital single-lens reflex cameras.

Digital SLR Camera Construction
  • Digital SLR Camera Construction
  • Live View, Live View Photography, and Movie Live View
  • Shutter and Aperture Construction
Exposure
  • Exposure
  • Setting Exposure: Shutter Speed and Aperture
  • Shutter Speed
  • Aperture
  • Combining Aperture and Shutter Speed
  • P, S, A, and M Modes (Exposure Modes)
  • Exposure Compensation
ISO Sensitivity

Autofocus
  • Autofocus
  • AF-Area Mode
    (Viewfinder Photography)
  • AF-Area Mode
    (Live View Photography)
  • Focus Mode
    (Viewfinder Photography)
  • Focus Mode
    (Live View Photography)
White Balance
Metering
  • Metering
    (Viewfinder Photography)
  • Metering
    (Live View Photography)
Lens
  • Focal Length and Picture Angle
  • Perspective
  • Maximum Aperture (Minimum f-number)
  • Minimum Focus Distance
  • Depth of Field
Flash
  • Flash Mode
  • Flash Level (Guide Number)
Movies
  • Movie Options
  • Frame Size
  • Frame Rate
  • Movie Quality
Image Quality and Size
  • Image Quality and File Type (NEF/RAW, JPEG, and TIFF)
  • Image Size
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This glossary defines basic photography-related terms to help you understand how digital cameras work.

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  • DSLR Camera Basics
    • DSLR Camera Construction
    • Exposure
    • ISO Sensitivity
    • Autofocus
    • White Balance
    • Metering
    • Lens
    • Flash
    • Movies
    • Image Quality and Size
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