Other Parts of the Camera

1. Viewing system 4. Film advancer

2. Shutter Speed 5. Lens aperture
3. Focusing mechanism

Basic Camera Parts and Functions

Camera is a light-tight box; with a lens
to form an image with a shutter and diaphragm
to control the entry of the image.

-originated from the term camera obscura.

1.Light Tight Box. This part of the camera is very

essential because of its capability to exclude all
unwanted light that may expose the sensitized
materials or film. It is an enclosure that is devoid
of light.

2.Lens. The lens is the only responsible in focusing the

rays of light coming from the subject. It is one of
the most important parts of camera because
without lens, it is impossible to form a sharp image
of the film.

3.Film Holder. The film holder holds the film firmly

inside the camera. It is always located at the
opposite side of the lens of the camera.

4.Shutter. The shutter served as the barriers of the

rays of light that will enter and effect the film
inside the camera. It is usually placed at the path
of the light passing thru the lens.