Camera with enhanced communication with detachable lens

Details Camera with enhanced communication with detachable lens Camera with enhanced communication with detachable lens

1988-09-07

1989-08-22

Ng, Jin F.

Facsimile and static presentation processing

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358909, 354286, G03B 7091

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048601136

ABSTRACT:
A camera of the type having a camera body and a lens unit for detachable joinder therewith has data storage devices and processors in both the camera body and the lens unit, the processors being mutually compatibly programmed to enhance data communication between the camera body and the lens unit. The camera body processor is adapted to transmit commands to the lens unit processor and the latter is adapted to both confirm receipt of such commands and to provide indication of modifications of such commands based on lens unit capabilities. The camera body processor has companion capabilities for effecting photo-taking operations therein in respective diverse manners based on the nature of the lens unit output thereto in response to such commands.

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