Camera optical accessories therefor and method of use

Details Camera optical accessories therefor and method of use Camera optical accessories therefor and method of use

1996-08-21

1999-09-21

Lee, Eddie C.

Photography

With object illumination for exposure

Variable intensity control

396 74, G03B 1320

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059565365

ABSTRACT:
A close-up camera having a plurality of selectable exposure parameters such as variations in magnification, exposure trim and flash illumination includes a lookup table programmed to define follow focus flash illumination in accordance with the parameters selected. Preferably, the camera includes a plurality of exposure lenses, a pair of strobes, an exposure trim selector and a look-up table programmed to define a quench time for the strobes in accordance with the parameters selected. Filter accessories, configured to extend across the camera face, are also provided to modify both the scene light passing to the exposure lens and the illumination from the flash strobes, and the camera includes both additional look-up table capacity for selecting a proper quench time to account for the filter accessory, and means for interfacing with the accessory to automatically modify camera operation in accordance therewith. To facilitate mounting on and removal from the camera, the filter accessory includes a moveable side operable to open and close the facing sides of the accessory.

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