Abstract: This invention relates to an optical apparatus for observation which is provided with drive control means for driving a variable angle prism on the basis of an output signal from vibration detecting means and in which the variable angle prism is installed between an objective lens and an erect prism.

Abstract: Binoculars have a pair of objective units for forming an image separated with a fixed spacing, a pair of erecting prism units for transforming the image received from the pair of objective units to an erect image, and a pair of eyepiece units. Each of the pair of erecting prism units has a Pechan roof prism having a roof face, a disparity existing between luminous flux center incident on each of said pair of erecting prisms and an optical axis along which light exits from each of said pairs of erecting prisms. Each one of the pair of prisms rotates around an optical axis of a corresponding one of the pair of objective units. The eyepiece units receive the erect image from the erecting prism units, respectively, with each of the pair of eyepiece units being rotatable around an optical axis of a corresponding one of the pair of objective units.

Abstract: Binoculars have a pair of objective units that are separated with a fixed spacing and are used for forming an image. The binoculars also include a pair of erecting prism units each having a roof face and used for transforming the image to an erect image. A pair of eyepiece units receive beams ejecting from the erecting prism units, respectively. The eyepiece units are rotatable around the optical axes of the objective units, respectively.

Abstract: An image reading apparatus is constructed so that a film holder and an adapter that are accessories can be selectively mounted to a film scanner that serves as an original placing board. A cartridge containing a dedicated film can be inserted into and removed from the adapter. Image information is read from the film in the film holder or the film in the cartridge by moving the original placing board. Further, the film or the cartridge can be exchanged in a condition where the film holder or the adapter is mounted to the film scanner.

Abstract: This invention relates to an optical apparatus for observation which is provided with drive control means for driving a variable angle prism on the basis of an output signal from vibration detecting means and in which the variable angle prism is installed between an objective lens and an erect prism.

Abstract: A plurality of film holding units capable of respectively holding a plurality of kinds of films having different formats are provided. The plurality of film holding units are each constructed to be attachable to and detachable from a joint portion provided on an attachment connected to a video camera. Such an arrangement allows for providing an image capturing system and film holding units for use in the system, capable of dealing with the plurality of kinds of films having different formats.

Abstract: An image reading apparatus is constructed so that a film holder and an adapter that are accessories can be selectively mounted to a film scanner that serves as an original placing board. A cartridge containing a dedicated film can be inserted into and removed from the adapter. Image information is read from the film in the film holder or the film in the cartridge by moving the original placing board. Further, the film or the cartridge can be exchanged in a condition where the film holder or the adapter is mounted to the film scanner.

Abstract: This invention relates to an optical apparatus for observation which is provided with drive control means for driving a variable angle prism on the basis of an output signal from vibration detecting means and in which the variable angle prism is installed between an objective lens and an erect prism.

Abstract: An image reading apparatus includes a carriage for holding a film holder holding a film, a motor for moving the carriage, and a housing for holding the carriage and the motor. While the motor moves the carriage, a first portion of the carriage is positioned by being slidably clamped by the housing, and a second portion which is in the opposite side of the first portion of the carriage is slidably positioned by a guide shaft. An image reading apparatus includes an image sensor for sensing an image from an original, a conveyor for conveying the original, a first board on which an image processing circuit for performing predetermined processing for an image signal output from the image sensor is mounted, and a second board on which a power supply circuit for supplying power to the image processing circuit is mounted.

Abstract: An optical element including a first surface, a second surface, and a third surface, at least one of the first surface, the second surface, and the third surface being a curved surface, and at least one of the first surface, the second surface, and the third surface being a reflecting surface. Also included are side surfaces disposed opposite to each other, and positioning members for positioning the optical element, the positioning members being provided on the side surfaces.

Abstract: An optical element including a first surface, a second surface, and a third surface, at least one of the first surface, the second surface, and the third surface being a curved surface, and at least one of the first surface, the second surface, and the third surface being a reflecting surface. Also included are side surfaces disposed opposite to each other, and positioning members for positioning the optical element, the positioning members being provided on the side surfaces.

Abstract: An optical apparatus or a control device to be used for a light flux deflecting apparatus is arranged to include at least two light flux deflecting portions and a control portion which control the driving actions of the at least two light flux deflecting portions in such a manner that, with the light flux deflecting portions applied as image shake preventing mechanisms to an optical apparatus using a plurality of light fluxes, such as a binocular, the arrangement effectively prevents such inconveniences as the necessity of using a plurality of control portions in controlling each of the light flux deflecting portions and giving a disagreeable feeling to the user due to a discrepancy arising in the amount of deflection between two light fluxes.

Abstract: A lens barrel includes a moving lens arranged to be movable around an optical axis as well as in the direction of the optical axis, an electrically-driven diaphragm device arranged to move around the optical axis as well as in the direction of the optical axis in association with the movement of the moving lens, and a flexible wiring member arranged to electrically connect the electrically-driven diaphragm device to an electric circuit board.

Abstract: An optical apparatus having a mount molded of plastic comprises a mount sliding surface formed on the mount and providing a fiducial surface in the direction of the optic axis, and a depression formed in the area of a parting line during molding on the mount sliding surface.

Abstract: A lens barrel comprises a lens for zooming and a moving mechanism for moving the lens in the direction of an optical axis. The moving mechanism includes a zoom operation tube for performing a zooming operation and a cam tube disposed inside the zoom operation tube and having a cam part. The zoom operation tube and the cam tube are integrally formed.

Abstract: A lens barrel comprises a lens, a lens holding member holding the lens and movably supported, and cam arrangement for moving the lens holding member. The cam arrangement has a cam portion projectedly formed on a movable cam member, and a cam follower contacting with the cam portion. The cam follower has a plurality of contact surfaces for sandwiching the cam portion therebetween by surface contact. The plurality of contact surfaces are disposed while being deviated along the direction of extension of the cam portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lens barrel for conducting zooming by moving at least first and second lenses in the direction of an optical axis. The lens barrel includes a plate cam arranged to be pivoted by the movement of the first lens in the direction of the optical axis, the plate cam having at least a first cam portion for the second lens, and a moving mechanism having a first cam follower which is in contact with the first cam portion of the plate cam, the moving mechanism moving the second lens in the direction of the optical axis when the plate cam is pivoted.