Basic Camera Function The camera converts an optical image into

Basic Camera Function The camera converts an optical image into electrical signals that are reconverted by a television receiver into visible screen images.

To do this, the camera needs: Lens Camera body Viewfinder

LENS Selects portion of scene at which you point the camera & produces a sharp optical image of it.

Camera Camera contains a beam splitter (imaging device) which converts optical image from lens into electrical signals.

Viewfinder Reconverts electrical signals into video pictures of the lens generated scene.

Camera Function Light is reflected off object

Camera Function Light is gathered & transmitted by lens to imaging device. (beam splitter)

Camera Function Beam splitter splits white light into red, green & blue light beams.

Camera Function Beams are transformed by CCD’s (charge coupled devices) into electrical energy.

Camera Function Electrical energy is amplified, processed & reconverted into video pictures by the viewfinder.