1987-12-28
1988-11-15
Perkey, W. B.
G03B 7097
Patent
active
047853239
ABSTRACT:
An exposure control is disclosed for controlling the amount of light admitted to a light-responsive medium in photographic apparatus such as a camera. The control is adapted to generate a plurality of shutter-aperture options in response to measurements of subject distance and ambient light. The exposure control contains a means for selecting one of the options to produce a suitable exposure. In order to maximize the overall picture quality, the exposure control comprises means for selecting the shutter-aperture option with the optimum depth of field to blur diameter ratio.
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Eastman Kodak Company
Perkey W. B.
Schaper Donald D.
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