Viewfinder and image pickup apparatus

Details Viewfinder and image pickup apparatus Viewfinder and image pickup apparatus

2007-02-20

2007-02-20

Sugarman, Scott J. (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Lens

Eyepiece

C359S726000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10926316

ABSTRACT:
A viewfinder of a small size and a small thickness is implemented to achieve a miniaturization and reduction in thickness of an image pickup apparatus. The viewfinder includes an eyepiece system for expanding an image displayed on an image display element so as to be visually observed. The eyepiece includes a first single lens disposed adjacent to the image display element and having a negative refractive power and a second single lens disposed remotely from the image display element and having a positive refractive power. A reflecting member is disposed between the first single lens and the second single lens for diverting an optical axis to a predetermined direction.

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Japanese Patent Office, Application No. 2003-315071; dated Aug. 8, 2006.

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