1989-04-13
1991-02-19
Hix, L. T.
35428912, 354474, G03B 700
Patent
active
049948440
ABSTRACT:
An camera system includes a body and an accessory which is attachable to the camera body. A controller is provided in the camera body for controlling camera function. And an operable switch is also provided in the camera body. A function data concerning with camera function is sent from the accessory to the camera body. The camera body receives the function data and determines in response to the operation of the operable switch whether or not the controller controls camera function based on the received function data. According to the camera system, it is possible to enable or disable the camera function depending on the accessory by simple operation with the accessory attached to the camera body.
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Azuma Yoshihiko
Egawa Takeshi
Hirano Masayasu
Ishimura Toshihiko
Kageyama Naohiro
Gray David M.
Hix L. T,.
Minolta Camera Kabushiki Kaisha
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