Camera Terms Crossword

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  1. 3. The button to press when you want to release the shutter to expose the film and take a photo
  2. 4. A device inside the camera that allows you to measure the amount of light entering the lens, to help you determine the exposure.
  3. 7. Used to rewind film back into its canister after finished shooting
  4. 8. A ring on the lens that allows the photographer to focus, by twisting
  5. 13. Gears that advance film after taking a photo. It is controlled by the film advance lever
  6. 14. A lever you turn before releasing the shutter, so that you may be included in the photo.
  7. 15. A series of glass pieces that when moved together or apart, create an area of focus for the camera.
  8. 18. A button that you must press before you rewind the film. It serves as a break to prevent accidental rewinding during mid roll.
  9. 19. Prongs inside the camera that hold the film canister in place.
  10. 21. Bottom of camera open spot to connect camera to tripod
  11. 22. The cameras “window” which shows what image will appear on the film.
  12. 25. Used to advance film to the next frame after taking a photo
  13. 26. The amount of time the shutter remains open for. It is expressed as fractions of a second on its dial.
  14. 27. A camera that you set the controls
Down
  1. 1. A ring that allows the photographer to adjust the size of the aperture.
  2. 2. Films sensitivity to light
  3. 5. The place inside the camera where the film is collected after advancing.
  4. 6. A latch that allows the camera back to stay closed and locked while film is in the camera.
  5. 9. A camera that determines the control settings for you.
  6. 10. Flat metal plate attached to camera back.
  7. 11. Where camera battery is stored to power light meter.
  8. 12. The amount of light that reaches the film or photo paper.
  9. 16. Standard numbers indicating film speed
  10. 17. Small clamp above the viewfinder that allows for flash attachment.
  11. 20. A dial on the camera body that the photographer uses to control how fast the shutter opens and closes
  12. 23. Light sensitive material on which images are recorded on by light.
  13. 24. A mechanical device inside the lens, that can be adjusted to let a measured amount of light through the lens.
  14. 26. A mechanical device inside the camera body that opens and closes for a measured amount of time.