1989-06-29
1990-09-25
Perkey, W. B.
354474, 35412712, 35428912, G03B 1503, G03B 1718
Patent
active
049596799
ABSTRACT:
A mode selecting device for use in a camera provided with the various picture taking modes including standard picture taking mode, self-timer picture taking mode, flash light picture taking mode, close picture taking mode, fill in flash mode, nonflash mode and consecutive picture taking mode. A mode setting button is operable to select the mode and a memory is provided to store data corresponding to the selected mode. Also disclosed is a brightness measuring circuit and an automatic exposure control circuit. A flash is enabled or disabled in accordance with the mode selected and the measured brightness value. The camera is automatically reset to the most frequently used mode for emitting the flash light automatically under low light condition after a exposure has been completed, or a given time after the exposure has been completed. Additionally, a warning indicator is actuated when it is detected that the rear lid has been opened and film is mounted in the camera, and a display is provided to indicate the presence of film in the camera when a warning signal has been stored.
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Iwata Michihiro
Nakamura Ikushi
Taniguchi Nobuyuki
Tominaga Shinji
Ueda Hiroshi
Minolta Camera Kabushiki Kaisha
Perkey W. B.
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