1982-11-08
1984-10-02
Perkey, William B.
354409, 354484, G03B 726, G03B 1318
Patent
active
044744471
ABSTRACT:
In a still-picture camera using a servo-like automatic focusing device, the automatic focusing device is locked and inhibited from operating when a shutter release is performed. The invented arrangement permits the use of a servo-like automatic focusing device for a still-picture camera without impairing operability. Furthermore, the invention permits selection of a servo-like automatic focusing function or a one-shot focusing function which is effected during a sequence of steps on an member such as a release operation member, so that the automatic focusing functions can be selected by utilizing the operability of the still-picture camera without impairing the operability thereof.
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Kawabata Takashi
Kawamura Masaharu
Murakami Hiroyasu
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
Perkey William B.
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