1993-05-21
1994-09-27
Adams, Russell E.
3541951, G03B 1336
Patent
active
053511050
ABSTRACT:
An autofocus camera having a plurality of object distance measuring zones and a photographing lens system. A distribution pattern of objects is deflected in the object distance measuring zones in accordance with object distances of the objects. An axial position of at least a part of the photographing lens system is adjusted in the optical axis direction to detect the position of the focal plane so that the focal plane can be varied. The adjusting of the axial position of at least a part of the lens system and the varying of the focal plane are driven in accordance with the distribution pattern of the objects so that the focal point of the photographing lens meets the objects.
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Adams Russell E.
Asahi Kogaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
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