Abstract: A camera platform system includes a fixing base configured to fix an imaging apparatus, a camera platform configured to rotate the imaging apparatus fixed to the fixing base, a control apparatus configured to control the imaging apparatus, a clamp unit configured to clamp a connector cable, and a fixing unit configured to attach the clamp unit to the control apparatus. The control apparatus includes a first connector portion to which a connector cable for connecting to the camera platform is connected. The clamp unit includes a plurality of column members and a supporting member for supporting the plurality of column members. The fixing unit fixes the supporting member to the control apparatus. The clamp unit can be in a state where the clamp unit does not overlap with the first connector portion of the control apparatus in an optical axis direction.

Abstract: A camera platform system includes a fixing base configured to fix an imaging apparatus, a camera platform configured to rotate the imaging apparatus fixed to the fixing base, a control apparatus configured to control the imaging apparatus, a clamp unit configured to clamp a connector cable, and a fixing unit configured to attach the clamp unit to the control apparatus. The control apparatus includes a first connector portion to which a connector cable for connecting to the camera platform is connected. The clamp unit includes a plurality of column members and a supporting member for supporting the plurality of column members. The fixing unit fixes the supporting member to the control apparatus. The clamp unit can be in a state where the clamp unit does not overlap with the first connector portion of the control apparatus in an optical axis direction.

Abstract: Provided is an image pickup apparatus including: a zoom lens unit which moves during zooming; a focus lens unit which moves during focusing; a zoom operation switch having a function for driving the zoom lens unit; a focus detection unit for detecting a focus state on an object located in a focusing area selected from multiple focusing areas within an imaging area; and a drive unit for driving the focus lens unit based on a result obtained by detection of the focus detection unit, in which the zoom operation switch further has a function for switching the selected focusing area.

Abstract: Provided is an image pickup apparatus including: a zoom lens unit which moves during zooming; a focus lens unit which moves during focusing; a zoom operation switch having a function for driving the zoom lens unit; a focus detection unit for detecting a focus state on an object located in a focusing area selected from multiple focusing areas within an imaging area; and a drive unit for driving the focus lens unit based on a result obtained by detection of the focus detection unit, in which the zoom operation switch further has a function for switching the selected focusing area.

Abstract: A lens apparatus is disclosed, in which the MF operation can be performed at any time during the AF operation. The lens apparatus comprises a lens system including a front focusing lens, a magnification-varying lens and a rear focusing lens, a first operating member, and a second operating member. The front focusing lens is driven for manual focus in accordance with the operation of the first operating member in the first mode, the rear focusing lens is driven for automatic focus in the second mode. The focus mode is switched from the second mode to the third mode in accordance with the operation of the second operating member. The rear focusing lens is driven in accordance with the operation of the second operating member in the third mode.

Abstract: A lens apparatus is disclosed, in which the MF operation can be performed at any time during the AF operation. The lens apparatus comprises a lens system including a front focusing lens, a magnification-varying lens and a rear focusing lens, a first operating member, and a second operating member. The front focusing lens is driven for manual focus in accordance with the operation of the first operating member in the first mode, the rear focusing lens is driven for automatic focus in the second mode. The focus mode is switched from the second mode to the third mode in accordance with the operation of the second operating member. The rear focusing lens is driven in accordance with the operation of the second operating member in the third mode.

Abstract: A lens control apparatus for controlling the position of a focusing lens includes a rotary operation member, a detector, having a rotary encoder coupled with the rotary operation member, which detects the amount of rotation per unit time of the rotary operation member by counting the number of pulses per unit time outputted from the rotary encoder, and a conversion circuit for converting a detection output of the detector into a signal indicative of the position of the focusing lens. Further, the lens control apparatus is provided with a control characteristic changing circuit for changing a control characteristic of the lens.

Abstract: A game module 12 is added to a home page 11. The game results are fixed with the prize winners on a real time basis. When a game is over, the customer knows immediately whether the customer has won a prize. If the customer has won a prize, the prize is given to the customer on the spot and the customer's name is added to the prize winners' list.

Abstract: A watch case including outer and inner bodies, a cover member and a flexible packing ring in which provision is made of a horizontal groove formed on the outside wall of the inner body, a spring having an internal side fitted to the horizontal groove, a vertical groove formed on the outside wall of the inner body into which a lever is inserted, a first hole provided on one side of the inside wall of the outer body with which one end of the spring is engaged, a second hole provided on opposite side of the inside wall of the outer body with which the other end of the spring is engaged, and the lever supporting the spring engaged with an elongate hole formed on the outer body, and thereby being easily assembled and disassembled by means of the lever.