How to Draw a Camera
A camera is an optical instrument to capture still images or to record moving images, which are stored in a physical medium such as in a digital system or on photographic film. A camera consists of a lens which focuses light from the scene, and a camera body which holds the image capture mechanism. Looking to draw a camera? Our beginner guide will walk you through how to draw one.
Materials Recommended
- Marker Paper, Printer Paper or Sketchbook
- Pencil or Sharpie
- Markers or Crayons
Step-by-step Guide
Click ANY IMAGE below to enter the Gallery Mode.
Draw a circle first. This will form the outer frame of the lens.
Draw a smaller circle inside the previous circle. The ring formed by these two circles is the lens mount.
Draw the camera body outside the big circle. The body of this camera is a rounded rectangle. Then draw a line parallel to the bottom at a position close to the bottom.
Draw two crossed lines in the body of the camera.
Draw the shutter button, mode dial and flash for the camera.
Add two small circle to the front face.
Add the rope strap.
Draw the rope. A retro camera model is almost done.
Color the camera. Here we will make it a camera of vintage style.
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