Camera Composition and Types

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Summary
This post provides a comprehensive mind map detailing the composition and various types of cameras. It covers essential components such as the light-tight box, lens, digital sensor, viewfinder, focus control system, shutter, and aperture. The article also explores different camera types, including 35mm automatic cameras, single-lens reflex cameras, twin-lens reflex cameras, instant cameras, and view cameras, highlighting their unique features and functionalities.
  • Composition
    • Light-tight Box
    • Lens
      • Optical Elements
    • Digital Sensor
    • Viewfinder
      • Functions
        • Image Viewing and Composition
        • Focus Adjustment
      • Types
        • Rangefinder Viewfinder
        • Single-lens Reflex Viewfinder
          • Working Principle
            • 45° mirror in front of film plane reflects image onto ground glass
            • Mirror flips up, shutter opens, light reaches film
            • Brightest possible image visible on viewfinder screen (lens at maximum aperture)
          • Issues
            • Viewfinder blackout during exposure
            • Mirror movement noise
            • Mirror-induced vibration
        • Twin-lens Reflex Viewfinder
          • Working Principle
            • Synchronized upper and lower lenses
            • Both lenses show identical image
        • Ground Glass Back
          • Image appears upside-down and reversed
        • Digital Camera Viewfinder
    • Focus Control System
    • Shutter
      • Controls exposure duration
    • Aperture
  • Types
    • 35mm Automatic Camera
      • “Point-and-shoot”
    • 35mm Direct Vision Camera
    • Single-lens Reflex Camera
    • Twin-lens Reflex Camera
      • Top: Viewing/Focusing + Bottom: Shooting
    • Instant Camera
    • View Camera