Camera

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1999-11-22

2000-12-12

Mack, Ricky

Optical: systems and elements

Lens

With variable magnification

396 82, 359697, G02B 1514, G03B 1700

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061606707

ABSTRACT:
A zoom lens barrel in which a zoom lens is switched to a plurality of focal lengths by a moving member by which a plurality of lens groups are moved in the direction of optical axis. After a desired focal length has been selected, a focusing operation is conducted by the moving member. At least two lens groups, which are moved for switching focal lengths, are moved while a distance between lens groups is being changed so that the focusing operation can be conducted.

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