Illumination – Supported by vehicle structure – Condition responsive
Patent
1984-07-02
1985-12-03
Hix, L. T.
Illumination
Supported by vehicle structure
Condition responsive
362 11, G03B 1503
Patent
active
045563039
ABSTRACT:
A small size camera is adapted for use with various types of flash units, such as a compact multi-lamp flash and a larger flip-flash. The various flash types are to be located in respective operative positions relative to the camera body to space them at least a minimum distance from the camera lens to substantially avoid red eye, and have distinguishable means indicative of their respective positions. The camera includes a flash holder movable to a plurality of positions, corresponding to the operative positions of the various flash types, to locate a flash unit received by the holder at least the minimum distance from the lens. Sensing means in the camera distinguishes between the indicative means of the various flash types to determine the position of the flash holder for locating a flash unit in its operative position.
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Brown Brian W.
Eastman Kodak Company
Fields Roger A.
Hix L. T,.
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