Movable lens systems and associated methods

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2007-08-27

2011-12-13

Fuller, Rodney (Department: 2862)

Photography

Bellows objective camera

Camera front or lens mount angularly adjustable

C396S343000, C396S344000, C396S346000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08075201

ABSTRACT:
Techniques in both still photography and moving picture photography can be enhanced with a lens system that includes a movable or flexible lens body carrying a lens. The lens body and lens can be moved to multiple user selected positions. The system further includes a retention device that is configured to retain the flexible lens body in the various user selected positions. In selected embodiments, the system includes an actuator for tilting the lens relative to a camera and/or for focusing the camera lens system.

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