Although most digital cameras available on the market allow you to simply point your camera and quickly snap a picture with the touch of a button, there is often a lot more going on behind the scenes than you may have realized. It’s best to understand the basic technical terms of a Digital Camera before you start using it.

All sorts of things happen in the camera once the shutter button is pressed.

Put simply, understanding the most important terms about digital cameras will allow you to make a better-informed purchase of a new digital camera, let you have more control over your digital camera’s features, and help you to take the best quality photos possible.

1. Megapixel
2. Focal Length
3. Digital Zoom
4. ISO
5. Shutter Lag

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