Parts of a Digital Camera

Although the major parts of the digital camera is much thesame as the typical film camera, there are differences thatmay confuse people especially those who are making the jumpfrom the film to digital format.

It doesnt also help that digital cameras, even the mostbasic ones, typically have more buttons than the usualpoint and click film cameras. We hope that with thisarticle, we can help you in identifying the parts of your digital camera.

1. The LCD screen

- this is probably the most obvious difference between adigital and a film camera. The LCD screen provides userswith a preview of the shot they will be taking.

Unlike film cameras which use only the viewfinder, the LCDgives people exactly what they see on the display. Asidefrom that, the LCD also provides information on the camerasuch as the amount of battery left and the like.

2. A slot for the storage media

- while the film in a film camera is usually loaded on theback, the slot of the storage media differs from one typeof digital camera to the other.

The user manual can help you find where it is.

3. A slot for transferring your data

- you can transfer that pictures you have taken byphysically removing your card from the camera and puttingit into the card reader of your computer.

However, you can also connect your camera via USB or otherports on your computer if you do not have a card reader.