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The lens performs two main functions; it controls how much light enters the camera by changing the aperture. The aperture is a variable sized "hole". With a smaller aperture, less light enters the camera and also more of the image will be focus.
The other major function is to bring objects into sharp focus onto the focal plane of the camera (where the sensor or film is).
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∙ 8y agoCamera lenses collect light and focus it on an area in the camera that records this image created by the lens. Complex camera lens correct for various kinds of distortion in the light collected.
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∙ 12y agoThe lenses on a camera focus the light entering the camera and provide a clear, sharp image at the location of the film or CCD device. If you took the lenses off a camera designed for use with lenses, you would not be able to create a usable image.
You could build a pinhole camera, which does not use lenses, but as a very small opening about the size of a pinhole. You can get an image with that, but such a camera has much less flexibility than a camera with lenses.
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∙ 10y agoA camera lens helps a photographer to take pictures in a variety of ways. For example, a zoom lens will allow pictures to be taken from a greater distance with a good level of detail.
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What is the purpose of the lenses in a camera?
Focus light onto the film
Which focal lenses make the best Samsung digital camera?
18-55mm focal lenses are very good lenses for the Samsung digital camera. Other good lenses for the Samsung digital camera are the 28-90mm and 35mm focal lenses.
Where can one purchase new lenses for an Argus camera?
Argus camera lenses can be purchased online through eBay and Camera My Best. Online retailer, Amazon, also carries several lenses for this type of camera.
Where can one buy Minolta camera lenses?
The company Dyxum has a huge selection of Minolta camera lenses, in all price ranges. They definitely are one of the biggest sellers of camera lenses with an impressive inventory.
Are the lenses on a kodak camera interchangable with other brands of cameras?
No, Kodak camera lenses are only useful on Kodak cameras. However, several Kodak lenses are interchangeable with OTHER Kodak camera lenses. To see which ones, visit http://www.kodak.com.
What is the main purpose of Sunpak?
The term Sunpack is a brand of digital camera equipment. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, tripods, camera cases, auto zoom telescoping lenses, and other accessories.
What stores sell camera lenses for Canon?
Stores that sell camera lenses for Canon are: the main Canon website, Best Buy, Amazon, or Ebay. These websites sell Canon camera lenses for a cheap price.
Lenses in both camera and human eye?
Yes, lenses in both.
Do any digital camera lenses protect from UV light?
Yes, you can buy a UV lense just for this purpose for almost all cameras.
How do you remove MACRO lens from Digital Camera Nikon d3100?
I believe there is a button to the right of where the lenses are on the camera that you can press to eject the lenses.
Will Olympus film camera lenses fit digital camera?
yes
How do you tell if a camera is a DSLR?
The easiest way to determine whether a camera is DSLR (or SLR) or not is by seeing if the lenses are detachable. If you can switch between different camera lenses, the camera is definitely either a DSLR or a SLR.
