| Metering Modes | Methods used by the camera to measure the brightness of a scene. |
| Drive Modes | Settings that control the camera’s shooting behavior, such as single or burst mode. |
| Focus Modes | Options for how the camera focuses, including manual, single, and continuous focus. |
| Picture Styles | Preset settings that adjust the color, contrast, and sharpness of images. |
| File Formats | Types of files in which images can be saved, such as JPEG or RAW. |
| Exposure Meter | A tool that measures the amount of light in a scene to determine the correct exposure. |
| Hot Shoe | A mounting point on the top of a camera for attaching external accessories like a flash. |
| Viewfinder | The part of the camera you look through to compose and focus your shot. |
| Focal Length | The distance between the lens and the image sensor when the subject is in focus. |
| Shutter | A device that opens and closes to expose the camera sensor to light. |
| Half-Press | Pressing the shutter button halfway to lock focus and exposure before taking a photo. |
| Focal Lock | Locking the focus on a subject, allowing you to recompose the shot without losing focus. |
| Shutter Speed | The length of time the camera’s shutter is open, exposing light to the sensor. |
| Aperture | The opening in a lens through which light passes to enter the camera. |
| ISO | The sensitivity of the camera’s sensor to light. |
| Sensor Plane | The surface inside the camera where the image is captured. |
| Focal Plane | The plane where the image is in sharp focus. |
| Zoom Lens | A lens with a variable focal length, allowing you to zoom in and out. |
| Digital Zoom | A feature that crops and enlarges the image digitally, rather than using the lens. |
