Abstract: This invention relates to a single-lens mirror reflex camera for studio purposes, with which the exposure-determining film exposure, within a prescribed opening time of the shutter, is effected during the duration of a flashlight initiated by the camera. A shutter cap is provided which is formed as a swivellable, light-tight return swinging mirror. Such cap is fixed on a driveable shaft, and is held by means of a return spring in the rest position completing the optical system of the viewfinder. The cap also carries at least one contact element of a control switch for the flashlight, of which the coacting contact is arranged on a stop limiting the open position.

Abstract: A stand for a studio camera comprises a column which supports the camera and which can be raised and lowered, and a housing in which are accommodated the bearing arrangement and the raising and lowering device for the column as well as electrical switching, control and safety devices for the studio camera and for a flash appliance. The stand is adapted to be traversible by means of wheels provided on the housing and has a spacer which is pivotable about a horizontal axis into the base plane. An alignment rail for a subject table can be applied to the free end of the spacer, and the spacer is provided with a longitudinally extending cable duct leading from the subject table to the stand.