Electronically controlled camera having macro and normal operati

Details Electronically controlled camera having macro and normal operati Electronically controlled camera having macro and normal operati

1991-10-17

1993-08-10

Perkey, W. B.

3541951, 354418, 354268, G03B 500, G03B 1505, G03B 1738

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052353745

ABSTRACT:
An electronically controlled camera having a macro mode operating capability which is disabled in the event predetermined object-distance-information is not obtained which is required for automatically focusing the camera in the macro mode. In this event, the lens is automatically shifted from the macro position to a non-macro position to enable a properly focused photograph to be taken. The shifting of the lens is preferably performed in response to actuation of the shutter release button while the lens is in the macro position, without further actuation of the shutter release button. Further, the camera can be arranged to return the lens to a macro position after the photograph is taken.

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