Patent
1987-02-05
1988-06-21
Gellner, Michael L.
354268, G03B 112
Patent
active
047527951
ABSTRACT:
A film drive in a camera is actuated to advance a filmstrip from a cartridge to position respective frames on the filmstrip for exposure. Normally the film drive is disabled to prevent advancement of the filmstrip when the camera is in a non-picture taking or storage mode, as for example when an integral lens cover of the camera is closed. An exception is created, however, whereby the film drive may be actuated to initialize a fresh film load by advancing the filmstrip to position its first frame for exposure even though the lens cover is closed. This is possible when respective sensor devices in the camera determine that a cartridge is in the camera but the filmstrip has not been initialized. Exposure of the first frame on the filmstrip can not occur unless the lens cover is opened.
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Eastman Kodak Company
Fields Roger A.
Gellner Michael L.
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