Abstract: In an electronic image pickup apparatus where an object light after passing through a taking lens unit having a plurality of lenses is photoelectrically converted at an image pickup device to be recorded, the taking lens unit is constructed as having a reflecting mirror located between the lenses so that a light incident thereupon is bent, and is disposed such that it be positioned in front of an image display section provided on a back surface of the body with a length direction thereof being perpendicular to a bottom surface of the body. The electronic image pickup apparatus is thereby achieved as having a well-balanced configuration where the body is neither increased in thickness nor too long in a lateral dimension.

Abstract: In an-electronic image pickup apparatus where an object light after passing through a taking lens unit having a plurality of lenses is photoelectrically converted at an image pickup device to be recorded, the taking lens unit is constructed as having a reflecting mirror located between the lenses so that a light incident thereupon is bent, and is disposed such that it be positioned in front of an image display section provided on a back surface of the body with a length direction thereof being perpendicular to a bottom surface of the body. The electronic image pickup apparatus is thereby achieved as having a well-balanced configuration where the body is neither increased in thickness nor too long in a lateral dimension.

Abstract: An electronic imaging device is provided which includes a first lens group which takes in a luminous flux from a subject along a first optical axis, an optical axis conversion member which bends the luminous flux along a second optical axis which intersects with the first optical axis, a second lens which images the bent luminous flux to an imaging element, and an optical amount adjustment unit provided between the second lens group and the optical axis conversion member. An AF motor, a driving unit which drives the optical amount adjustment unit, and a zoom motor are each selectively arranged at one of four spaces formed by a first plane defined by the optical amount adjustment unit and a second plane defined by the first and second optical axes. The AF motor, the driving unit, and the zoom motor may all be arranged at one side of the second plane.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an optical apparatus including: a variable configuration mirror unit having a reflecting surface for reflecting incident light and capable of causing change in the configuration of the reflecting surface upon turning on electricity; and a lens for bringing the incident light into an internal part, a mirror holding section for holding the variable configuration mirror unit being formed on the lens.

Abstract: The first electronic imaging device, which performs a photoelectric-conversion of a subject light with an imaging element and records it, according to the present invention is characterized by comprising a first lens arranged along a first optical axis to take a luminous flux from the subject, an optical axis conversion material which bends the luminous flux which passes the first lens along a second optical axis which intersects with the first optical axis, a second lens which images the luminous flux bent along the second optical axis to the imaging element arranged on the second optical axis, and an optical amount adjustment device provided between the imaging element and the optical axis conversion material.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an optical apparatus including: a variable configuration mirror unit having a reflecting surface for reflecting incident light and capable of causing change in the configuration of the reflecting surface upon turning on electricity; and a lens for bringing the incident light into an internal part, a mirror holding section for holding the variable configuration mirror unit being formed on the lens.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an imaging apparatus for taking images including: an optical finder for visually confirming the image to be taken; a variable configuration mirror having a reflecting surface variable in configuration upon a conduction of electricity for performing an optical adjustment of the optical finder based on change in the configuration of the reflecting surface; and a control section for effecting control so as to conduct electricity to the variable configuration mirror when an operation mode of the imaging apparatus is set to a specific mode.

Abstract: In an electronic image pickup apparatus where an object light after passing through a taking lens unit having a plurality of lenses is photoelectrically converted at an image pickup device to be recorded, the taking lens unit is constructed as having a reflecting mirror located between the lenses so that a light incident thereupon is bent, and is disposed such that it be positioned in front of an image display section provided on a back surface of the body with a length direction thereof being perpendicular to a bottom surface of the body. The electronic image pickup apparatus is thereby achieved as having a well-balanced configuration where the body is neither increased in thickness nor too long in a lateral dimension.

Abstract: A zoom lens barrel is intended to ensure precision in dimensions for a cam groove and contribute to realization of a compact and lightweight design and reduction in cost of manufacturing. The zoom lens barrel has a cam cylinder that is a cam member having a first cam groove and second cam groove, and a lens frame having a first cam pin to be engaged with the first cam groove, and a second cam pin to be engaged with the second cam groove. When the first cam pin formed on the lens frame moves along the first cam groove, the lens frame moves over a power varying zone that is a first zone in the direction of an optical axis. When the second cam pin formed on the lens frame moves along the second cam groove, the lens frame moves over a collapsing zone that is a second zone in the direction of the optical axis.

Abstract: According to a method of recording identification signals on a software recording medium of the invention, an identification signal is recorded in a left channel track of a soft tape, and an inverted signal of the identification signal is recorded in a right channel track of the soft tape. Non-inverted program signals are in the right channel and left channel tracks. For this reason, the identification signal and the inverted identification signal cancel each other in a program play mode of the soft tape.

Abstract: A device for preventing erroneous insertion of a plurality of print substrates into corresponding connectors in a rack, comprising engagement mechanisms detachably mounted on respective print substrates and having engagement portions adapted to be snugly engaged with corresponding portions of adjacent engagement mechanisms only when the print substrates are correctly inserted into corresponding connectors in the rack.

Abstract: A tape cassette lid opening device for a magnetic recording tape driving apparatus provided with a tape cassette loading section for receiving a tape cassette and a capstan projecting from the bottom surface of said tape cassette loading section, comprises a tape cassette lid and a tape cassette lid opening mechanism. The tape cassette lid is pivotally mounted on the magnetic recording tape driving apparatus and is pivotable between a first position, in which the tape cassette lid covers the tape cassette loading section, and a second position, in which the tape cassette lid permits the loading of said tape cassette into the tape cassette loading section and unloading of the tape cassette from the tape cassette loading section. The tape cassette lid opening mechanism includes a motor which causes the pivotal motion of the tape cassette lid from said first position to said second position by means of the driving force of the motor.

Abstract: An apparatus for moving the pinch roller and the magnetic head of a tape recorder into their operative positions comprises a small size motor which supplies a drive to a pair of drive and driven members such as the combination of a pinion and a rack. The drive is transmitted via the pair of members to a movable member which carries the pinch roller and magnetic head, thus moving the pinch roller and the magnetic head to their operative positions.

Abstract: An earphone jack for tape recorders, into which an earphone plug is inserted, which comprises a housing having an earphone plug insertion hole, an earphone/speaker changeover switch having a fixed contact and a movable contact moved by the insertion of the earphone plug so that it is electrically separated away from the fixed contact to cause the earphone/speaker changeover switch to be turned OFF, and a muting switch disposed in said housing and operated by the operation of the earphone/speaker changeover switch.