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Cameras & parts
Terms related to cameras and their parts.
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Cameras & parts
battery-chamber cover latch
Photography; Cameras & parts
A latch that holds the battery-chamber cover in place.
body
Photography; Cameras & parts
The main section of the camera; the camera frame, as distinct from the lens and monitor.
“beep” indicator
Photography; Cameras & parts
An icon indicating whether a beep will sound to indicate that the self-timer or remote control is in operation.
“date not set” indicator
Photography; Cameras & parts
An icon that appears when the camera clock needs to be set.
3D color matrix metering ii
Photography; Cameras & parts
Introduced in 2004 with the Nikon D2X. A refined version of 3D color matrix metering system introduced in 1996.
6-blade iris diaphragm
Photography; Cameras & parts
A type of stop mechanism with multiple overlapping blades offering fine control over aperture. The six blades create a hexagonal opening referred to as an iris diaphragm.
