Patent
1993-10-19
1996-03-26
Adams, Russell E.
G03B 1336
Patent
active
055025374
ABSTRACT:
A camera which provides accurate prediction of future field position accompanying the movement of a photographic subject. The future field position is predicted based upon focus detection results taken during a short time period and during a long time period relative to a predetermined time period. A selection of the focus detection results taken either during the short time period or during the long time period, used to predict future field position, is made based upon parameters which indicate at least one of field movement speed, field movement acceleration, focal length of the photographic lens, and focusing distance. The focus adjustment device is capable of discriminating between a sudden change in field position and a gradual change in field position in order to modify the method by which prediction of future field position is performed. Additionally, the focus detection device performs prediction of future field position accurately when photography is performed in rapid succession.
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Adams Russell E.
Nikon Corporation
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