Shutter:
A device that allows light to pass
Automatic mode
Th camera takes the photo with just a click of a button
Aperture:
A hole through which light travels
Scene modes
A list of modes to be used in various situation
Programmed mode
gives you a few more basic controls then automatic
Exposure
The amount of light per unit area
Overexposure
When a photo has loss of highlights or detail
Underexposure
When a photo has loss of shadow deatail
Shutter-priority mode
Allows user to choose shutter speed
Aperture-priority mode
Allows the user to choose the specific aperture value while camera select shutter speed to match
Manual mode
gives the photographer control
image sensor
A device that converts an optical image into a electronic signal
ISO
The indication of how sensitive a film is to light
Depth Of Field
The distance between the nearest and farthest objects
Sharpness
A combination of both resolution and acutance
f-stops
it is the opening that lets light into your camera
lens
A device that transmits and reflects light
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