Abstract: The system has a variator lens and a compensator lens which are mutually displaceable for varying the focal length of the optical system. In the normal zoom range, the focal length is adjustable between a telephoto condition and a wide angle condition, in accordance with the positions of the variator and compensator lenses. The system has macro capability in both a range beyond the extreme telephoto end of the zoom range and also in a range beyond the extreme wide angle end of the zoom range. In at least the macro range at the telephoto end, the slots in the camming sleeve for the variator and compensator lenses lie substantially in planes.

Abstract: A color-separating prism arrangement for a small portable video camera having solid-state detectors about 0.35 inch in height includes three prisms with the first and second prisms being separated by an air gap, and color separation occurring at respective spectrally selective dichroic plates between the first and second prisms and the second and third prisms, respectively, the separated color components being directed in different directions. The specific geometry of the system provides a prism assembly which is extremely small and compact, having an overall length of about 1.1 inches and an entrance face height of about 1 inch, and with each of the exit faces of the assembly having an effective height of about 1/2 inch.

Abstract: Disclosed is an optical design for a variable focal length lens of large effective aperture which is focusable over an extended range including the "macro" range and is provided with a high degree of correction.

Abstract: The optical system in the binoculars includes a pair of sets of optical elements respectively on a pair of carriages mounted in an hermetically sealed housing. These carriages are moved by an external control toward and away from each other in order to vary the interpupillary distance between the two sets of optical elements. A transparent window or windows are located in front of the sets of optical elements and are hermetically mounted on the housing. The windows are large enough to be aligned with the sets of optical elements throughout the range of movement thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a reflex rangefinder system for a camera having a pair of li reflecting members mounted to reflect light rays from the scene in the viewfinder system. The members are dichroically coated with different complementary colors such that the dual image formed when the objective lens is out of focus have different colors to enhance the distinction for easy focusing.

Abstract: The positioning device includes a carrier for an element of an optical system, which is to be positioned very carefully with respect to a certain axis. The device includes first means to move the element in a direction parallel to the axis, second means for tilting the element with respect to the axis, and third means to move the element in planes perpendicular to the axis. The device also includes a locking mechanism to lock the carrier in the selected position determined by the conditions of the first, second and third means.

Abstract: A chromatically neutral viewfinder optical system of positive forward and rearward elements and including therebetween a substantially zero power doublet which neutralizes chromatic errors generated by the positive elements.

Abstract: Disclosed is an optical design for a variable focal length lens of large effective aperture which is focusable over an extended range including the "macro" range and is provided with a high degree of correction.