Autofocus camera

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1994-10-31

1996-06-25

Perkey, W. B.

354 76, G03B 1336

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055305121

ABSTRACT:
A camera includes an autofocus system which receives radiation reflected at least from a predetermined portion of a scene to be photographed to focus a taking lens with respect to the scene. The camera further includes a laser for impinging a visible light-spot on the scene to ensure the taking lens is pointed towards the scene. The laser is constructed to impinge the visible light-spot on the scene only within the predetermined portion of the scene. The autofocus system includes manually operable means for operating the autofocus system independent of the aiming means.

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