What is the viewfinder?

• A. The flash unit on top.
• B. The back of the camera to compose the shot.
• C. The memory card slot.
• D. The focus ring on the lens.

Answer: (B)

The viewfinder is the part you use to frame and compose your photograph. It lets you see exactly what the lens sees so you can position subjects and adjust the scene before you shoot. On many cameras, this means looking at the back of the camera to view and frame the shot. The other features mentioned serve different roles: the flash unit provides light, the memory card slot stores images, and the focus ring on the lens adjusts sharpness. So the viewfinder is all about seeing and framing the scene from the camera’s viewpoint.