1986-08-13
1988-12-27
Hix, L. T.
354406, G03B 300
Patent
active
047944161
ABSTRACT:
A focus detection apparatus for a camera comprising: a condensor lens being arranged close to or behind a predetermined focal plane of an objective lens of the camera. A pair of image separation members for separating the image of an object formed on the predetermined focal plane by use of light having been passed through the objective lens into two images which are arranged behind the condensor lens symmetrically with respect to the optical axis of the objective lens, wherein the correlation between the two images formed separately is measured in order to detect the focus condition of the objective lens. The image separating means including a mask for projecting the exit pupil of image separation member within an exit pupil of a cata-dioptric lens system as the objective lens.
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Ishida Tokuji
Mukai Hiromu
Tokumaru Hisashi
Brown Brian W.
Hix L. T,.
Minolta Camera Kabushiki Kaisha
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