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BUTTONS, DIALS, AND SCREENS

CAMERA BODY TOP

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  1. 1. Eyelet for Camera Strap: Used to attach the camera strap.

  2. 2. Focal Plane Mark: Used when you need to know the exact distance from the subject to the focal plane of the camera.

  3. 3. Speaker: Used for sound.

  4. 4. Accessory Shoe: This is where you attach external accessories like flash units.

  5. 5. Mode Dial: Used to set the shooting mode.

  6. 6. Movie Record Button: Press to start and stop recording when shooting video.

  7. 7. Power Switch: Turn camera on and off.

  8. 8. Shutter Release: Press halfway to activate autofocus and all the way to take photo.

  9. 9. Exposure Compensation / Aperture Button: Used with ...

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