Abstract: A top face of a battery chamber lid is almost flush with an electronic flash housing to form a part of the top of a camera casing. More specifically, the electronic flash housing and the battery chamber lid are formed and arranged adjacently to form a part of the top of the camera casing. This eliminates the difference in level between the battery chamber lid and the electronic flash housing, and eliminates the necessity of providing a filler member for filling the difference in level. This makes it easier to manufacture the camera casing, and raises the strength of the camera casing.

Abstract: A camera includes a lens barrel arranged to be movable between a non-photo-taking position and a photo-taking position, a flash device arranged to be movable between a stowage position and a usage position, an interlocking mechanism arranged to move the flash device from the stowage position to the usage position in association with movement of the lens barrel from the non-photo-taking position to the photo-taking position and to move the flash device from the usage position to the stowage position in association with movement of the lens barrel from the photo-taking position to the non-photo-taking position, and a toggle spring arranged to give the flash device an urging force toward the stowage position when the flash device is located in the vicinity of the stowage position and to give the flash device an urging force toward the usage position when the flash device is located in the vicinity of the usage position.

Abstract: A zoom lens barrel in a camera is driven by a drive motor via a zoom drive gear train and a lens barrel gear train. A finder optical system, which is interlocked with the zoom lens barrel, is driven by the drive motor through the zoom drive gear train, a finder drive gear train, a friction clutch mechanism and a finder cam. Since the finder optical system is driven via the friction clutch mechanism, a phase adjustment between the lens barrel and the finder optical system is easily performed. The camera is easily assembled without paying particular attention to zoom position deviation in the finder optical system.

Abstract: A camera includes a flash emission part arranged to move between a stowage position and a usage position, an operation member capable of being displaced by a sliding operation in a predetermined direction, and a transmission member which transmits to the flash emission part an amount of displacement of the operation member caused by the sliding operation, wherein the transmission member enlarges an amount of the sliding operation on the operation member and transmits the enlarged amount of the sliding operation to the flash emission part, so that the flash emission part is moved greater than the amount of displacement of the operation member.

Abstract: A camera has a slide case for covering a taking lens of the camera. The slide case is slidably attached to a camera body and is set at an unused position, a photographing position, a battery exchange position and a cartridge exchange position. When the slide case is set at the cartridge exchange position, a cartridge lid of a cartridge chamber is openable so that a film cartridge is exchangeable. When the slid case is set at the unused position, the photographing position or the battery exchange position, the slide case covers at least a part of the cartridge lid so that it is impossible to open the cartridge lid. A lock mechanism of the cartridge lid is simplified so that the size of the camera may be reduced. A battery chamber for containing a battery is disposed above an exposure aperture and close thereto so that the height of the camera may be lowered.

Abstract: Disclosed is a camera which includes: a built-in retractable flash movable between a retracted position and a raised position; a lens barrel movable between a retracted position and an advanced position; and a linkage mechanism that links the retractable flash with the movable lens barrel to move the retractable flash between the retracted position and the raised position when the movable lens barrel moves between the retracted position and the advanced position, respectively.

Abstract: A camera having a viewfinder for viewing a subject to be photographed, and a flash unit for illuminating the subject which is supported for movement between an operative position in which the flash unit faces the subject and a storage position in which the flash unit does not face the subject, is characterized in that the viewfinder has an image-reflecting mirror that is arranged on the flash unit for movement with the flash unit to reflect an image of the subject when said flash unit is moved from the storage position to the operative position.

Abstract: An optical apparatus is provided with an eyepiece, a focusing screen onto which an image is projected, a reflecting device for reflecting the light from the focusing screen to thereby cause it to enter the eyepiece in order to show the image, an illuminating device for illuminating an eye, an imaging optical system for receiving the light from the eye through the eyepiece and a certain portion of the reflecting device, and forming the image of the eye by the light from the eye, and a photoelectric converter for receiving the image of the eye. The reflecting device comprises a hollow optical part, and the light from the eye passes through the hollow portion and the mirror portion of the optical part.

Abstract: In a camera in accordance with the present invention, when a barrier is slid and the camera is set to a photography-enabled state, a strobe light unit is raised to a strobe light irradiation-enabled position. A remote-control light receiving unit is mounted in the face and back of the distal part of the frame of the strobe light unit. The remote-control light receiving units move to a position at which they are projecting from the camera body. During remote-control photography, a remote-control light signal propagating from a position ahead of the camera can be received reliably by the remote-control light receiving unit. Furthermore, a remote-control light signal propagating from behind the camera can be received reliably. Moreover, the camera can contribute to the realization of a compact and high-density design.

Abstract: A camera according to the present invention comprises a camera body, a cover unit attached to the camera body so as to be rotatably opened and closed about a spindle, and a stop member provided to prevent the cover unit from rotating over a predetermined angle, wherein the cover unit is constituted by an inner cover and an outer cover integrally attached as a unit in a state where electric circuit components are interposed therebetween.

Abstract: A single lens reflex camera includes a rotatable built-in flash unit. An optical member, such as a pentaprism, conducts light rays to an eyepiece unit. Pentaprism has a right roof surface, a left roof surface, and a third reflecting surface. Third reflecting surface enables light reflected by the roof surfaces to pass to the eyepiece unit. The built-in flash unit is rotatable between a housed position, in which a light emitting unit is housed within a camera body, and a use position, in which the light emitting unit projects from the camera body. The built-in flash unit rotates centered on a rotation axis that is parallel to a photographic optical axis, extending from the camera to a photographic object. When in the housed position, the light emitting unit is positioned along either the left or right surface of surface of the optical member.

Abstract: A camera has a slide case for covering a taking lens of the camera. The slide case is slidably attached to a camera body and is set at an unused position, a photographing position, a battery exchange position and a cartridge exchange position. When the slide case is set at the cartridge exchange position, a cartridge lid of a cartridge chamber is openable so that a film cartridge is exchangeable. When the slid case is set at the unused position, the photographing position or the battery exchange position, the slide case covers at least a part of the cartridge lid so that it is impossible to open the cartridge lid. A lock mechanism of the cartridge lid is simplified so that the size of the camera may be reduced. A battery chamber for containing a battery is disposed above an exposure aperture and close thereto so that the height of the camera may be lowered.

Abstract: An illuminating device comprises a light source and a light guide member which allows light supplied by the light source to enter the light guide member and guides the light to a predetermined light exit position while totally reflecting the light in the light guide member, the light guide member having, in a vicinity of a light entrance surface of the light guide member, a nonuniform refractive index distribution for making a light distribution characteristic different between a light entrance side and a light exit side. A photographing apparatus comprises a photographing optical system for photographing an image of an object and an illuminating system for illuminating the object.

Abstract: Disclosed is a camera which includes: a film chamber, formed in a camera body, for accommodating a film cassette therein; a film door for opening and closing an opening formed on the camera body through which the film cassette is inserted into the film chamber, the film door being positioned at an upper part of the camera; and a flash provided on the film door.

Abstract: The invention relates to a single-use camera comprising a mechanism for repetitive flashing not connected to shutter operation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a single-use camera comprising an apparatus for reflecting light and/or a siren.

Abstract: A lens-fitted photo film unit has an electronic flash device (11, 30; 115) with a printed circuit board (173). The flash device includes a flash-emitting section (6, 170) for emitting flash light toward a photographic field, and a main capacitor (31, 155) for storing charge to be discharged in the flash-emitting section. The printed circuit board converts a current of a battery (12, 127) into a current of high voltage to be supplied to the main capacitor. An LED is driven to emit light in response to charging of the main capacitor at a predetermined level. The flash-emitting section is arranged to be slidably disposed on said printed circuit board.

Abstract: A camera provided with a pop-up strobe arranged such that the pop-up strobe is popped-up by pushing an operation button in a direction that is inclined with respect to a pivoting axis of the pop-up strobe. In particular, the operation button is mounted on a wall that is inclined with respect to the pivoting axis of the pop-up strobe and the direction in which the operation button is pushed is perpendicular to a surface of the inclined wall.

Abstract: An object of a camera of the present invention is to protect mode change switches, a mode display member, or the like from being damaged or prevent it from malfunctioning, and to improve maneuverability. A center part of a camera body 2 shaped like a rectangular parallelepiped is revealed or hidden by a protective cover 5 that can slide freely between the center part of the camera body 2 and a left-hand part thereof. Arranged on the face, top, and back of the center part of the camera body 2 are a photography lens 3, a strobe 6, and mode change switches 16, a mode display member 17, and the like which are used during photography. These members (photography-time used members) are shielded by the protective cover 5 in a closed state and thus protected from being damaged. Moreover, the incident that the members malfunction can be minimized.

Abstract: A strobe camera with a strobe emission section movable between a first position in which strobe light can be emitted and a second position different from the first position. A strobe state detection unit outputs a first strobe state signal when the strobe emission section is in the first position, and a second strobe state signal when the strobe emission section is in the second position. A camera state detection unit outputs a first camera state signal when the camera is in a photographing-permitted state, and a second camera state signal when the camera is in a photographing-prohibited position. A control unit causes the camera to execute a warning operation when the camera state detection unit outputs the first camera state signal and the strobe state detection unit outputs the second strobe state signal, and causes the camera to stop execution of the warning operation and perform an exposure operation when the first strobe state signal is output instead of the second strobe stage signal.

Abstract: A lens-fitted photo film unit has an electronic flash device with a flash circuit board. The flash device includes a flash-emitting section for emitting flash light toward a photographic field, and a main capacitor for storing charge to be discharged in the flash-emitting section. The flash-emitting section and main capacitor together constitute a flasher/capacitor unit. In one embodiment, a detachable connector, providing both the electrical connection and the mechanical support, connects the flasher/capacitor unit to the flash circuit board. In another embodiment, a securing portion comprising a pair of rails disposed on the flasher/capacitor unit, secures the flasher/capacitor unit to the flash circuit board, where the rails ride along opposite sides of a projecting portion of the flash circuit board.

Abstract: A camera having a flash device and a film accommodating chamber includes a flash emitting unit arranged to be movable between a use position and a stowage position, a driving part arranged to drive a lens sleeve so as to move an optical element disposed within the lens sleeve, a first member arranged to move in association with a movement of the lens sleeve, a second member arranged to drive the flash emitting unit, and a spring member arranged to interconnect the first member and the second member to transmit a movement of the first member to the second member, wherein the spring member is located between the lens sleeve and the film accommodating chamber.

Abstract: An opening is formed in an upper cover so as to be positioned above a printed circuit board when the upper cover is attached to a camera's main body. In order to connect the contacts of the printed circuit board and the lead wires, the upper cover is attached to the camera's main body, and the opening in the upper cover is used for connection. The lead wires are connected to the contacts of the printed circuit board in the opening.

Abstract: A hybrid camera (10) includes a camera housing (12); a first taking lens (16) for film photography; a second taking lens (18) for digital photography; a first lens cover (14) for movement between a first position in which one of the first and second lenses is covered by the first lens cover and a second position in which the one lens is uncovered by the first lens cover; a first aperture (20) in the first lens cover for revealing the other of the first and second lenses in the second position; a second lens cover (22, 90) supported by the first lens cover for movement between a third position in which the first aperture is covered by the second lens cover and a fourth position in which the first aperture is uncovered by the second lens cover to reveal the other lens in the second position; and a mechanism (74-84; 92-104) actuated by movement of the first lens cover to move the second lens cover between the third and fourth positions.

Abstract: A camera having a built-in strobe includes a strobe device which moves between a retracted position and a light emitting position. A pivot device supports the strobe device. A moving device moves the strobe device from the retracted position to the light emitting position. A locking device locks the strobe device when the strobe device is at the retracted position. A locking release device is positioned in a vicinity of one end of the pivot device along an extended axis of the pivot device. When the locking release device is moved towards the pivot device along the extended axis of the pivot device the strobe device is unlocked.

Abstract: A lens shutter type of camera with a retractable strobe device has a rectangular camera body with one side longer than the other. A mechanism pops the retractable strobe out from the shorter side of the camera body to an operative position. A mechanism varies an illuminating angle of the retractable strobe device in accordance with a zooming operation of a zoom photographing lens when the strobe device is in the operative position. The popping out mechanism and the illuminating angle varying mechanism are arranged such that the retractable strobe device pops out from the shorter side surface of the camera.

Abstract: A video camera (31) has a built-in video light (32) for photography in the dark. The built-in video light (32) has heat dissipation holes (32f1) capable of opening and closing, and a heat dissipation control for controlling opening and closing of the heat dissipation holes according to the stowage operation by a stowage control.

Abstract: A camera has either a built-in flash unit or a removable attachable flash unit which is turnable between a retracted position and a projected position and which is provided with an illumination-angle varying mechanism. The camera includes a motor, disposed in a body of the camera, for driving the illumination-angle varying mechanism, and a transmission system, which transmits an output rotation of the motor to the illumination-angle varying mechanism. The transmission system includes a rotating wheel which has a central axis coincident with a turning axis of the flash unit. The flash unit may include a structure divided into at least three areas: a middle area, a first side area, and a second side area. A flash generating device is disposed in the middle area; a red-eye prevention lamp is disposed in the first side area; and a drive transmissions system for driving the illumination-angle varying mechanism is provided in the second side area.

Abstract: A camera including a camera body and flash unit, in which the camera includes a drive source in the camera body, a moving mechanism for causing the flash unit to move from a non-projected position to a projected position, an illumination-angle switching mechanism for varying an illumination angle of the flash unit, the illumination-angle switching mechanism being driven by a force of the drive force in one direction and being capable of stopping in any one of a plurality of specific illumination angle states, a focal length detecting device, and a controlling device that causes the illumination-angle switching mechanism to selectively switch one illumination angle to another in accordance with the focal length detected by the focal length detecting device, in response to the operation of the moving mechanism to move the flash unit from a non-projected position to a projected position.

Abstract: An electronic flash device, included in a compact camera whose flash-emitting part having a xenon tube is displaceable between a projecting position at which the flash-emitting part projects from a cover of the camera and a housing position at which the flash-emitting part is housed inside the cover thereof, for ensuring enough distance between a photographing lens and the flash-emitting part to prevent an occurrence of "red-eye phenomenon" upon photographing. In the cover which slides sideways with respect to a main body of the camera, is mounted the flash-emitting part and a spring which biases the flash-emitting part to the projecting position.

Abstract: A pop-up internal strobe unit of a camera is enabled when a hot shoe cover is inserted into a hot shoe, or if the hot shoe is empty, and is disabled when an external strobe is mounted in the hot shoe. The enabling and disabling of the pop-up internal strobe unit is controlled by operation of a switch extending into the hot shoe region. The switch is not actuated, thus enabling operation of the pop-up internal strobe unit, when a matched recess provided in the hot shoe cover is inserted into the hot shoe. The switch is actuated, thus disabling operation of the pop-up internal strobe unit operation, when an external strobe is mounted in the shoe.