Abstract: A photographic camera apparatus is provided with an exposure control system which includes a single photodetector, a pair of separate light paths arranged to transmit scene light onto the photodetector's surface, and a blade apparatus all of which cooperate in a pre-exposure mode to transmit scene light along one light path to provide a photodetector output which is utilized to measure and indicate the presence of a low scene brightness condition requiring the use of an artificial light source to illuminate the scene, and thereafter cooperate, during an exposure mode, to transmit scene light along the other light path to the photodetector's surface and utilize the photodetector's output in a manner to control the amount of exposure delivered to film located within the camera.

Abstract: An electronic flash unit attachable to the top of a camera shutter housing is provided with switch control apparatus which may be selectively extended into position so as to be engaged by the photographer when holding the camera in its normally expected manner. Engagement of the switch control apparatus by the photographer causes it to effect the closing of an ON-OFF switch thereby applying power to the flash unit whereas subsequent disengagement of the switch control apparatus causes it to automatically effect the opening of the ON-OFF switch.