Abstract: An image information processing system includes a first storage medium for recording image information, a selector for selecting one of the plurality of recordable portions, and a first recorder for recording image information on the selected recordable portion, a second storage medium having a plurality of recordable portions, a transfer for transferring the image information recorded on the first storage medium to the second storage medium, a designator for designating a recordable portion of the second storage medium for the image information to be transferred, and a second recorder for recording the image information on the designated recordable portion, whereby the image information can be desirably edited.

Abstract: A camera able to record and reproduce a photographed image includes a storage medium for storing a photographed image, and a reproduction device for reproducing the photographed image. The reproduction device has a reproducing head movable between a contraction position and a withdrawal position. Another camera has a first mode where photography is executed and a photographed image is recorded to a second mode where the recorded image is printed. Another camera has a printer device for printing a photographed image recorded on a recording medium on external reproduction paper, the printer device including an opening portion facing the external reproduction paper, and a presser member positionable above the opening portion for pressing the external reproduction paper.

Abstract: A camera having a covering member which covers the upper side of the camera and having a projecting portion shaped as a pentagonal reflecting member; a first manually operable portion located at the covering member on one side of the projecting portion for designating one of a plurality of kinds of photographic data; a second manually operable portion located at the covering member on the other side of the projecting portion and adapted for commonly altering any of the plurality of kinds of photographing data to actually alter the designated one thereof in combination with the actual designation by the first manually operable portion; a light measuring device for measuring the luminance of the object to be photographed; a calculator for carrying out an exposure calculation based on the result of the light measuring; a display portion for displaying at least either one of shutter speed and aperture value obtained by the exposure calculation; and a display controller for controlling the display such that, when

Abstract: In a remote controllable camera system having a remote controller, a camera body provides with calculation means for calculating an angle between the remote controller and an optical axis of a photo-taking lens and moving means for moving the optical axis to a point where the angle is a predetermined value. Furthermore, the camera body provides with judging means for judging whether or not the remote controller is within the field of view of the photo-taking lens and displaying means for displaying the judging result of the judging means.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus of an electronic camera according to the present invention has a lens barrier arranged on an object side of a photographing lens; an imaging device capable of changing electric charge storage time; a lens barrier state-detecting means for outputting a signal indicating an opening state of the lens barrier after detecting the opening state of the lens barrier; a release switch for starting a photographing operation; an imaging device control means for starting electric charge storage of the device when the signal of the opening state of the lens barrier is outputted from the detecting means and for outputting a charge termination signal when the charge is terminated; and a lens barrier opening and closing driving means for driving the lens barrier to open on the basis of a turning-on signal of the release switch and for driving the lens barrier to close on the basis of the charge termination signal outputted from the control means.

Abstract: A system for printing photographs form developed film includes a light receiving element for detecting an image condition, such as the image density or color balance, which is used to control a printing light source. The light from the printing light source projects the photographic image on photographic paper through the developed film. A code reader reads codes printed in the vicinity of the film frame through a line sensor. The codes includes data concerning the photographic mode selected, such as pseudo focal length or a normal photographic mode. The light receiving element detects the image condition only of the area to be printed in accordance with the selected photographic mode and which passes through the developed film and a printing zoom lens.

Abstract: An electronic still video camera includes photography means having video signal production means for producing a video signal with respect to an object, color balance adjustment means for fixedly adjusting the color balance of the video signal of said video signal production means to a color temperature for daylight, judge means for judging as to whether an object is able to be photographed without flash light, and flash firing means for firing flash light when said judge means judges that flash light is necesary. The electronic still video camera can simplify the construction of color balance circuit.

Abstract: A still camera for recording a still image by making use of an electronic signal has a taking lens system incorporated in a camera body in such a manner that one end portion thereof is directed to an object to be photographed for making an image of the object to obtain the electronic signal; a light emitting portion of an electronic flash device incorporated in the camera body in such a manner that one end portion thereof is directed to the object for emitting a flash light toward the object; and a recording medium containing portion arranged between the light emitting portion and taking lens system.

Abstract: Disclosed are film cartridges having improved digital code patterns, films having improved digital signal means, and cameras adapted for use with the film cartridges or the films. The improved code patterns include bits with different weights and a bit which is made conductive with at least one of the bits with the different weights.One of the cameras disclosed is provided with a reading device on a spool so that the reading device can continuously read the signal means at a front tip of a leader portion of the film throughout the duration in which the film is wound around the spool. Another camera disclosed is adapted to read the code patterns on the film cartridge upon insertion of the film cartridge into a cartridge chamber.

Abstract: A photographic camera for use with a detachable IC card, including circuitry for detecting a data relating to a characteristic of a color of light source which illuminates an object to be photographed and a memory for storing the data detected by said detecting circuit into the IC card attached to the camera such that the stored data is capable of being altered.

Abstract: In a camera adapted to function with stored data, aperture value data is stored at a predetermined step in accordance with a manual operation of a manually operable member and digital data, showing a controllable range of an aperture diaphragm of an interchangeable lens, is transmitted from the interchangeable lens and read. The stored aperture value data is detected to determine whether such data is out of the controllable range and the aperture value data to be stored is set to a limited value within the controllable range when the detection of the stored aperture value data is out of the controllable range.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bifocal camera capable of changing focal length of a photographic lens system and having lens drive means operable by a motor to switch the photographic lens system between a first focal length state wherein a main lens component is located at a rear position and a second focal length state wherein the main lens component is located at a front position and an auxiliary lens component is located at an operative position. This camera comprises a device for automatically stopping the motor when shifting of the main lens component is interrupted by force, and a device for restricting the shifting of the main lens component between the front position and the rear position. The auxiliary lens component is moved and a lens barrier is opened and closed in interlocked relationship with the shifting of the main lens component.

Abstract: A camera includes a cover for the upper side of the camera body and having a projecting portion shaped as a pentagonal prism with a first manual operable member located at the cover on a first side of the projecting portion for designating one of a plurality of kinds of photographic data. A second manually operable member is located at the cover on a second side of the projecting portion and alters any of the plurality of the kinds of photographic data in combination with the actual designation of the first manually operable member. The designated photographic data is indicated by a display located at the cover on the second side of the projecting portion. A third manually operable member, also located at the cover on the second side of the projecting portion, initiates exposure operation of the camera.

Abstract: The photographic camera which prints a code signal representing printing information on a film is capable of selecting a real focal length photographing mode for printing a normal range of a frame, plurality of pseudo focal length photographing mode each being different in pseudo focal length from the other, and a close-up photographing mode. Exposure condition is limited in accordance with the selected mode. Upon selection of the photographing modes, a code signal indicative of the said selection is produced and printed between photographing frame on the film surface. The film after photographing with this camera is subjected to printing by means of a printer which reads the code signal printed on the film surface, determines an exposure value in accordance with the code signal and determines an enlargement ratio.

Abstract: A photographic camera system including a mode setting device for selectively setting the system to a real focal length photographing mode for printing an ordinary photographic zone and a pseudo focal length photographing mode for printing a zone narrower than the ordinary photographic zone, a recording device for recording on a film information corresponding to a set one of the photographing modes, a data imprinting device for imprinting data such as date at one of different positions on a photographing portion of the film and a selector device for selecting the one of the different positions in accordance with the set one of the photographic modes.

Abstract: A camera with circuitry, a main power source for supplying electric power to the circuitry, a back-up power source for supplying electric power to the circuitry independently from the main power source, a detector for detecting the condition of the back-up power source to produce a warning signal when the back-up power source can not supply sufficient electric power to the circuitry, starting the operation of the detector when the main power source has recovered, setting data to the circuitry in accordance with a manual operation and interrupting the operation of the warning signal when the data setting is operated.

Abstract: Disclosed are film cartridges having improved digital code patterns, films having improved digital signal means, and cameras adapted for use with the film cartridges or the films. The improved code patterns include bits with different weights and a bit which is made conductive with at least one of the bits with the different weights.One of the cameras disclosed is provided with a reading device on a spool so that the reading device can continuously read the signal means at a front tip of a leader portion of the film throughout the duration in which the film is wound around the spool. Another camera disclosed is adapted to read the code patterns on the film cartridge upon insertion of the film cartridge into a cartridge chamber.

Abstract: A photographic camera records photographic information and/or development information in an IC card which includes a semiconductor memory capable of reading-out/writing-in, a circuit having a microcomputer and adapted for communication with peripherals and a data communication terminal for the communication. This photographic camera has an attaching portion for attaching the IC card, a data exchange terminal, a microcomputer-incorporated communication device for the data exchange with the IC card and a camera control device for carrying out various operations based on the data input from the IC card. Through the data exchange between the microcomputer of the camera and the microcomputer of the IC card, the photographic information and/or the development information corresponding to an exposed film is recorded in the IC card. Those data and other information are accessible at any time and any place.

Abstract: A camera has an automatic data reading arrangement for reading ISO data provided on a film cartridge. When a main battery is exchanged with an old battery while the film is still loaded in the camera, ISO data is maintained in a memory supported and powered by a back-up battery. If such an ISO data is not available after the exchange of the main battery, ISO data again read from the loaded film cartride is employed. If the film is not the type that can provide an ISO data, the most widely used ISO data will be automatically set for the further exposure calculation.

Abstract: A photographic camera having a photographic lens, including a device for selecting a real focal length photographing mode in which a normal range in a frame of a film will be printed on a photographic paper and a pseudo focal length photographing mode in which a range smaller than the normal range in a frame of a film will be printed on a photographic paper, a device for specifying a magnification corresponding to a range to be printed on the photographic paper in printing when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected, a device for producing a signal indicative of a characteristic of a film loaded in the camera, and a device for limiting the magnification capable of being specified by the magnification specifying device below a predetermined value depending upon the signal from the producing device.