Patent
1994-09-02
1996-07-30
Gray, David M.
354159, 354222, G03B 3700
Patent
active
055416845
ABSTRACT:
A camera capable of changing over the photographing frame size thereof having a photographing frame size changing member disposed in a camera body and capable of moving between a first position at which the photographing frame size changing member partially covers a film exposing opening and a second position at which the changing member does not cover the film exposing opening; and an operation member disposed on a rear cover of the camera for selectively bringing the photographing frame size changing member to the first position or the second position, wherein the changing member and the operation member are non-mechanically connected to each other in a state where the film is interposed between the changing member and the operation member. In another embodiment flexible changing members, being positively driven, are guided from a position behind the film to a position in front of the film exposing opening. Visual and/or audible indicators are provided to alert an operator as to the photographing frame size.
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Matsutani Shunji
Miyazaki Hiroaki
Suzuki Ikumu
Suzuki Tatsuya
Yamazaki Yasuo
Gray David M.
Han J. K.
Olympus Optical Co,. Ltd.
Weinstein Louis
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