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

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

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

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

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

6. Camera Function G Light is reflected off object

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

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

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

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