Abstract: Illumination devices, kits that include an illumination device, and methods of using an illumination device are described herein. An example embodiment of an illumination device includes a base, a frame support, a frame, a support arm, a light source, and a switch. The base has first and second ends. The frame is attached to the base and has a frame main body that defines a frame opening. The support arm is releasably attached to the frame and is partially disposed within the frame opening. The support arm has a support arm attachment portion that is sized and configured to releasably attach an electronic device to the support arm. The light source is attached to the frame and has an on state and an off state. The switch is operatively connected to the light source and is adapted to move the light source between the on state and the off state.

Abstract: A three piece adjustable and removable covering, consisting of an assembly of a stationary shield fitted with an adjustable/detachable upper shield and a removable rear shield for protecting a camera from inclement weather which is mounted to a support bracket and a hot shoe assembly for attachment of the bracket and covering(s) to the equipment. The bracket is a preformed shape which, with the shield(s), forms the protective covering. Nuts, washers, and bolts are employed to affix the bracket to the protective shield(s) and to the equipment.

Abstract: A gimbal platform includes a roll axis and a translation axis assembly in pivot connection with the roll axis assembly and configured to drive the roll axis assembly to rotate. The translation axis assembly includes a supporting arm including a penetration hole, a connecting plate at least partially accommodated in the penetration hole, and a center-of-gravity adjusting device connected between the supporting arm and the connecting plate and configured to adjust a center of gravity of the translation axis assembly by adjusting a position of the supporting arm on the connecting plate. The center-of-gravity adjusting device includes a lead screw and a moving member rotatably and movably arranged on the lead screw. The moving member is received in the penetration hole and fixedly connected to the supporting arm, includes a threaded hole in a threaded connection with the lead screw, and accommodates a portion of the connecting plate.

Abstract: An overlay applicator tray can include a cradle including a device slot. The device slot can be configured to securely hold an electronic device in the cradle. The overlay applicator tray also can include an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator can include an overlay layer and an adhesive release liner. The overlay layer can include a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side can be configured to be adhered to a screen of the electronic device. The adhesive release liner can be removably attached to the bottom side of the overlay layer. The overlay applicator tray additionally can include an alignment piece coupling the cradle to the overlay applicator. The alignment piece can align the overlay layer of the overlay applicator with the screen as the overlay layer is applied to the screen when the electronic device is securely held in the device slot. Other embodiments are provided.

Abstract: A polygon monitoring camera with multi-functional mounting structure has a housing, a first assembling surface and a second assembling surface. A camera module is provided within the inside of the housing. The first assembling surface formed on either side of the housing is configured to fix an mounting module thereon; while the second assembling surface formed on another surface of the housing is configured to install additionally a fixing unit configured to fix another mounting module or a second polygon monitoring camera that is identical in appearance and contains a depth camera module. In this manner, manufacturers can customize the mounting modules required for different user according to their actual needs, and solve the problem that the conventional multi-functional cameras cannot meet the requirements of customized design due to different specifications of the camera, and present disclosure can achieve increased functions of a single camera in flexible manner.

Abstract: A dental chair armrest having a stationary bar assembly, a movable bar assembly, and a supporting assembly. The stationary bar assembly is removably mounted onto a dental chair. The stationary bar assembly has a stationary bar, a plate, and a stationary bar nut. The stationary bar has first and second studs, and a threaded stud. The movable bar assembly has a bar and a movable bar nut. The bar has a hole and a bar stud that perpendicularly extends from the bar. The supporting assembly has an adjustable bar, a platform, a swivel, and a support pad. The adjustable bar comprises at least two holes. The platform is connected to the adjustable bar with a swivel, and the support pad is mounted onto the platform. The stationary bar assembly is connected to the movable bar assembly, and the movable bar assembly is connected to the supporting assembly.

Abstract: A camera L-plate fixture for use with a camera comprising a base plate, a side plate and a retained connection holding the side plate an adjustable space from the base. The base plate comprising a first rod chamber, a second rod chamber, a first and second base screws in the base extending into the first and second rod chambers respectfully. The side plate adjustably attached to the base plate with the retained connection. The retained connection further comprising a pair of parallel rods slidably in the base and connected to the side plate. flat on each rod allows a respective screw in the base to limit travel of the rods to the range of the screws spaced from the respective flat. A header on the end of each rod bears against the screw to limit travel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a control device for controlling a camera arrangement (1), said control device having a front end and a back end, said control device comprising: attachment means (2) configured to attach a camera arrangement (1) to said control device; gripping means (3) configured to facilitate for a user to hold said control device; interaction means (4; 7; 8; 9) configured for controlling a camera arrangement (1) when attached to said control device; wide-angle lens means (5) arranged to be positioned on said attachment means (2) in front of a camera lens of a camera arrangement (1) when attached to said control device; and actuator means (6) configured to control said interaction means (4; 7; 8; 9) and arranged at said gripping means (3) to facilitate use thereof for a user holding said control device by said gripping means (3), wherein said attachment means (2) is arranged on said control device to fix a camera lens of a camera arrangement (1) when attached to said control device towards

Abstract: A camera mounting assembly includes a base member or plate for holding a camera and a side member or plate. In an exemplary embodiment, lower slots on the base plate or side slots on the side plate are gripped by a vertical support's quick-release mechanism to mount the camera in a landscape or portrait orientation, respectively, the camera being generally centered and evenly balanced over the support in either case. The side member is detachably fastened to the base member, which modular construction permits separately timed purchase of the base member and side member as allowed by the user's budget and further permits breakdown of the assembly for ease of transport. The side member may be generally L-shaped with a lower arm length less than the side arm length, which also facilitates transport. Other components may be detachably added such as a hand grip facilitating freehand shooting with the camera.

Abstract: A system for aligning a camera view and the illumination of a lighting fixture is disclosed. The system includes a camera contained with a housing and a lighting fixture that is pivotedly attached to the housing. An angle adjuster attached to a proximate end of each of the housing and the lighting fixture converts a linear movement to the adjuster into an angular adjustment of the lighting fixture with regard to an optical axis of a camera contained with the housing. In another aspect of the invention, the system of aligning a camera view and light fixture may be attached to a magnification lens in order to align the magnified view with the camera view and the illumination of the lighting fixture.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided in order to obtain an image from a remote computer with the image being associated with the current location of a mobile terminal via which a user provides input soliciting the image. In the context of a method, the user input representative of a request to obtain an image from a remote computer may be received. The method may then determine a current context including a location of a mobile terminal and may cause the current context to be transmitted to the remote computer. The method may also receive an image from the remote computer based upon the current context of the mobile terminal. In this regard, the image is associated with the location of the mobile terminal upon receiving the user input. The method may also cause the image received from the remote computer to be stored.

Abstract: An apparatus is described for demonstrating a screen display of a device. The apparatus includes a base member to which a camera mount and a device mount are coupled at opposite ends thereof. A handle is coupled to a side opposite that of the camera and device mounts and centrally along the length of the base member. The handle includes a passage within which a camera cable is retained. The device mount includes a mounting bracket at a distal end that magnetically couples to a clip attached to a device to be demonstrated. The clip is coupleable to the mounting bracket in a plurality of rotational orientations. The apparatus rigidly maintains the orientation of the device and camera while a user caries and moves the apparatus during demonstration of the device. An image/video of the device's screen display is optically captured and presented to an audience.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enhancing the video and audio capabilities of an electronic device (102) using a media enhancement dock (150, 250). According to certain aspects, the systems and methods enhance a field of view of a camera (116) with one or more optical lenses (152, 252, 254). Three dimensional images may be captured and constructed based on images from multiple optical lenses and a shutter (256). The dock may also enhance the sound captured by providing one or more far-field microphones (154, 262, 264). A beamforming analysis of the audio signals from multiple microphones may increase the sensitivity and localization of sound. Internal and/or external light sources may be adjusted by the dock to achieve a sufficient level of ambient light in the environment. Videoconferencing and gesture control applications executing on the electronic device may be enriched through use of the media enhancement dock.

Abstract: A rig for supporting a camera. A left rod and a right rod, each rod extending generally forwards and having a front end and a back end. Each rod configured to be operably connected to the other rod via a support structure that is configured for supporting a camera, each rod having a sliding element configured to operably connect each rod to the support structure, each sliding element being configured to be moveable towards and, alternatingly, away from the back end. Each rod is equipped with a spring positioned to bias each sliding element toward a registration position in relation to the back end, so that forward movement of the sliding element from the registration position develops a backward bias in the spring, and backward movement of the sliding element from the registration position develops a forward bias in the spring.

Abstract: A camera lens accessory holder includes an attachment ring configured to couple to a camera lens accessory such as a lens cap or filter, a base coupled to the attachment ring and a holder mount coupled to the base opposite the attachment ring for removably attaching the holder to an external support structure. The base optionally includes a logo surface facing the attachment ring and optionally includes one or more visual elements such as a logo, text, photograph, or symbol. Some embodiments of a camera lens accessory holder include more than one attachment ring. Other embodiments are provided with means for attaching two holders to each other, one each on opposite sides of a flexible strap or belt. Some embodiments include a clip for attachment of a camera lens accessory holder to a belt, strap, or thin sheet of material.

Abstract: A system for mounting a camera to an arm is disclosed. Specifically, the system can comprise a bracket system capable of supporting a camera; and an arm mount, wherein the bracket system connects to the arm mount. The system can also comprise a hinge system that mounts bracket system to arm mount. The hinge system can comprise a first portion and a second portion. The first portion can connect to the bracket system, and the second portion can connect to the arm mount.

Abstract: A device for use in connection with various viewing and imaging devices is disclosed. More specifically, a mount is provided that is both capable of being attached to preexisting viewing devices, such as spotting scopes, rifle scopes, and other magnification devices, and further accommodating preexisting image recording and/or displaying devices, such as cameras and cameras phones. Features and advantages of both preexisting viewing and image recording devices may therefore be used in concert with one another.

Abstract: An image pickup apparatus which has a small-sized removable handle unit easy to be handled and removed and prevents breakage of electrical contacts. The handle unit includes a handle-side connector having a handle-side connector terminal section, rear handle fixing members for mounting the handle unit to the main unit, a connector fixing plate for mounting the handle-side connector to the handle unit, and resilient members interposed between the handle-side connector and the connector fixing plate. The main unit includes a main unit-side connector having a second terminal section and a main unit-side fixing portion to which the rear handle fixing members are affixed. The handle-side connector and the main unit-side connector are connected such that the first terminal section and the second terminal section are electrically connected in a state of the rear handle fixing members being affixed to the main unit-side fixing portion.

Abstract: A stabilized stereographic camera system may include an upright support having a longitudinal axis. A camera support coupled to one end of the upright support may mount first and second cameras, the first camera movable with respect to the second cameras. A ballast may be coupled to another end of the upright support. A balance mechanism may move a movable portion of the stereographic camera system relative to the upright support in response to movement of the first camera with respect to the second camera to maintain a constant weight distribution of the stereographic camera system.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a recording device onto a preexisting sex toy is provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus allows a camera mounting enclosure that is connected to a swiveling member that can be rotated upside down so that a standard digital camera can be mounted onto a screw embedded in the camera mounting enclosure. In other embodiments, a pair of gripper arms mounted onto the camera mounting enclosure can be adjusted to different widths that allows for camera phones to be securely held. The gripper arms can also secure an adapter that allows for a web cam to be mounted onto the adapter.

Abstract: An assembly for selectively lockable attachment between photographic accessories.

Abstract: A photo arm is proposed here. A revolving handwheel is equipped for driving a transmission mechanism to bring the photo arm to rotate, so that a camera fixed on the photo arm can shoot from different angles along a circular path. The photo arm is also equipped with a power and signal connecting box for supplying power to the camera and transmitting image information and control instructions. Furthermore, a hoist handwheel is equipped for adjusting the height of the rotation center of the photo arm.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding a portable media device may include a body including: a pair of spaced apart and opposing handles, each handle comprising a flat bottom surface; a recess that is configured to removably receive and hold a portable media device therein, the recess comprising a through aperture defined through a bottom surface of the recess; a first through port across one handle that opens into a first side of the recess; a second through port that opens into a second side of the recess; a third through port across the opposite handle that opens into a third side of the recess; threaded sockets, one at each top and bottom corner of the body at ends of the handles; and a shoe bracket at a top of the body between the handles.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes an accessory shoe that includes an engagement member configured to be engaged with and hold an accessory unit that slides in an attachment direction relative to the accessory shoe, and an imaging apparatus side connector electrically connected to an accessory side connector of the accessory unit. The engagement member includes first and second engagement members provided apart from each other via a space in which the accessory unit slides, and a third engagement member that is provided on a front side of the first and second engagement members in the attachment direction, projects in a direction opposite to the attachment direction, and covers the imaging apparatus side connector. The third engagement member is engaged with the accessory side connector that is inserted into an engagement space formed between the third engagement member and the imaging apparatus side connector.

Abstract: To compensate for changes in weight distribution of transportable, hand-held camera supports when one or both camera translate or pivot in a two-camera stereographic imaging system, the bottom of the elongated camera support attaches to a compensation mechanism. The mechanism has a balance plate movable laterally on a bottom housing. Ballast mounts below the bottom housing. A motor in the bottom housing moves the balance plate and the pole laterally in response to camera pivoting or lateral movement to maintain the center of gravity of the system centered along the longitudinal axis of the elongated support.

Abstract: The image pickup apparatus of the present invention includes a front plate 12 fitted to an outer cylindrical surface of a lens barrel 5b and a rear plate 13 placed on the backside of a liquid crystal panel 7, and an accessory shoe 11 is fixed to a rib 12a formed on the top of the front plate 12 and a rib 13a formed on the top of the rear plate 13. Consequently, it is possible to enhance the strength of attachment of the accessory shoe 11. Therefore, even when an external device with a large weight such as a strobe device 51 is attached to the accessory shoe 11, it is possible to avoid deformation or damage to the accessory shoe 11.

Abstract: A stroboscope module has a coupling with which the stroboscope module can be connected to a light connection of an endoscope. The coupling comprises a sleeve and a base, with the base being arranged in the sleeve displacable in an axial direction between a first position and a second position. An elastically deformable cuff having an internal diameter is arranged within the sleeve, into which cuff the light connection of the endoscope can be inserted in the first position. The sleeve and the base compress the cuff in the second position such that the internal diameter of the cuff is reduced and the light connection of the endoscope is locked in the coupling. The sleeve and the base can be locked in the second position.

Abstract: A connector on an electronic device includes a pair of locking plates, a guide groove, and a space. Each locking plate has, on its edge, a first concave portion, a first convex portion, a second concave portion, and a second convex portion. An intermediate surface for determining a position of an accessory device below the guide groove is provided below the second concave portions and the second convex portions. A contact mounting surface provided with plural contacts is provided below the first convex portions. Guide surfaces for determining a position of the accessory device in the width direction of the guide groove are provided below the first concave portions and the first convex portions.

Abstract: A camera dolly has a base on which an elevator is mounted. The elevator has a sliding shelf for mounting a camera, a counterweight to balance the weight of the camera. A fixed shelf is provided to hold accessories such as a video monitor. The base is provided with removable wheels for use on most surfaces. The base also has rollers which move along a track made of PVC pipe or hoses filled with compressed air. An alternative embodiment has the camera mounted to a sliding mount connected to the base. A tripod may also be mounted on the base.

Abstract: A device for rotatably mounting a camera on a person comprises first and second connecting means. The first connecting means has a U-shaped slot which is defined by a pocket and a pair of opposed channels which extend from the pocket. The second connecting means has a plate and a truncated cylindrical body mounted on the plate. The plate is slidably received by the U-shaped slot and is rotatable within the U-shaped slot. The truncated cylindrical body is provided with a flat edge. A threaded member extends from one of said first connecting means or said second connecting means. The threaded member is for engaging a threaded female tripod receiver of the camera. The plate of the second connecting means can only be received or released from the U-shaped slot of first connecting means when the flat edge to the truncated cylindrical body of the second connecting means is aligned with one of said opposed channels of the first connecting means.

Abstract: A camera mount, comprising a camera mounting portion, wherein a camera can be removably coupled to the camera mounting portion, such that a photographic plane of the camera is parallel to a photographic plane of the camera mounting portion; a rail portion, wherein the rail portion extends from the camera mounting portion substantially perpendicular to the photographic plane of the camera mounting portion; and a frame, wherein the frame is adapted to receive one or more reference scales such that a photographic plane of the one or more reference scales is parallel to a photographic plane of the camera mounting portion, and wherein the frame is coupled to the rail portion such that a photographic plane of the frame is parallel to a photographic plane of the camera mounting portion elements.

Abstract: A camera bracket mounting apparatus offering superior simplicity, versatility, and flexibility is disclosed, allowing one to more easily and flexibly combine a plurality of components serving and enhancing the simultaneous capture of video, stills, and/or audio, fostering improved art and commerce. Camera-related devices are becoming smaller while possessing more functionality, calling for the mounts disclosed in this invention allowing novel, simple, and flexible combinations of cameras, mics, lights, radio receivers, flashes, monitors, flash-shoe adapters, flash-shoe mounts, ball-head flash-shoe adapters, threaded screw mounts, and more. Components are becoming smaller, naturally suggesting this invention's smaller and more versatile brackets and mounts.

Abstract: A battery pack for mounting to a camera and camera stand is described. The battery pack has attachment means on opposite sides. The attachment means are of complementary design so that the battery pack can be mounted between the camera and the stand. Each attachment means permits linear adjustment of the camera. The two means provide parallel linear adjustment of the camera with respect to the battery pack and of the battery pack with respect to the stand.

Abstract: A base, securely attachable to any type of watertight housing for an underwater camera without causing rotational displacement during its use for underwater photography, includes an elongated main body and a holder plate disposed on the main body which is transversely movable. The base has a protrusion for preventing transverse motion of a pedestal or a leg structure on the housing. A pair of set screws is provided in addition to a fixing screw that is passed through a fixing hole through the base main body to fasten the base to the camera housing. The base main body has a fixing hole for the fixing screw and a pair of elongated holes for passing the set screws so as to be transversely movable. The holder plate has an elongated hole for passing the fixing screw so as to be transversely movable and screw holes for engaging the set screws.

Abstract: A mounting method and system are disclosed for a mounting device for a piece of equipment having an accessory receptacle. The mounting device may include at least two arms connected together providing at least two rotation axes, a mounting stud for mating with the accessory receptacle and connected to one of the two arms providing at least one rotation axis, and a mount for mating with an accessory of the equipment and connected to the other one of the two arms providing at least two rotation axes.

Abstract: A device may include a receiving surface to receive a cleaning device adapted to clean a surface of a lens when the device is proximate to the surface of the lens. The device may further include a mounting surface to moveably support the device on a host surface, where the host surface further supports a lens. The mounting surface may further maintain the device in a first position that maintains the cleaning device proximate to the surface of the lens to remove a foreign object from the surface of the lens, and maintain the device in a second position that maintains the cleaning device away from the surface of the lens to allow the lens to receive optical information related to a subject.

Abstract: A battery pack for a camera includes a main housing for containing one or more batteries. An adaptor electrically connected to the one or more batteries protrudes from the main housing and is configured for electrical engagement with a camera supported on the main housing. The battery pack optionally includes one or more of the following: a display screen on the main housing for displaying system functions or images and videos captured by the camera; a wireless transmission device in the main housing for transmitting images captured by the camera to a remote receiver; one or more memory unit housings in the main housing for receiving one or more memory units.

Abstract: A lens support system for stabilizing and securing a large camera lens when it is attached to a camera is disclosed. The lens support system consists of a lens cradle that is attached to the tripod mount of a large camera lens, and a neck strap attached to the lens cradle that will be worn around the photographer's neck. The lens support system can also be used to secure a lens when unattached to a camera, and can be used as a balanced hand-hold without the neck strap.

Abstract: An accessory includes an apparatus-side portion and an accessory-side portion to be attached to the apparatus-side portion. The accessory-side portion includes a surface, an internally threaded portion open on the surface, and an externally threaded member to be rotatably engaged with the internally threaded portion. The externally threaded member is positioned either in a retraction position by rotation of the externally threaded member in one direction or in an extension position by rotation of the externally threaded member in an opposite direction.

Abstract: A battery pack for a camera includes a main housing for containing one or more batteries. An adaptor electrically connected to the one or more batteries protrudes from the main housing and is configured for electrical engagement with a camera supported on the main housing. The battery pack optionally includes one or more of the following: a display screen on the main housing for displaying system functions or images and videos captured by the camera; a wireless transmission device in the main housing for transmitting images captured by the camera to a remote receiver; one or more memory unit housings in the main housing for receiving one or more memory units.

Abstract: A base, securely attachable to any type of watertight housing for an underwater camera without causing rotational displacement during its use for underwater photography, includes an elongated main body and a holder plate disposed on the main body which is transversely movable. The base has a protrusion for preventing transverse motion of a pedestal or a leg structure on the housing. A pair of set screws is provided in addition to a fixing screw that is passed through a fixing hole through the base main body to fasten the base to the camera housing. The base main body has a fixing hole for the fixing screw and a pair of elongated holes for passing the set screws so as to be transversely movable. The holder plate has an elongated hole for passing the fixing screw so as to be transversely movable and screw holes for engaging the set screws.

Abstract: This invention discloses a system to attach various photographic accessories to a camera by using an apparatus that attaches to the existing shoulder strap loop of a camera. The apparatus has a body, a strong hook to attach to the shoulder strap loop, and a thumbscrew that tightens the apparatus to the camera. The apparatus also incorporates an additional shoulder strap loop to replace the one covered when this system is used. Various mounting plates then attach to the body of the apparatus to which the various accessories are mounted.

Abstract: A folding hinge for camera stabilization equipment. The hinge includes support connectors having apertures through which cables may be passed to connect a camera with various auxiliary components. An indexing guide pivotally attaches the support connectors so the camera stabilization system can be folded and unfolded with little or no disruption of the cables pr system balance. Locking mechanisms secure the hinges to provide a desired angular relationship between support members connected by the hinge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a camera support device worn on the body comprising a multifunctional assembly of electrical components. The inventive device is characterized in that an operational mode switch device is used to switch the operational mode of connection devices and signal lines between a first and a second mode. In the first mode, the signal lines are used for transmitting a video signal of a first type. In the second mode, only a part of the signal lines is used for transmitting a video signal of a second type while the remaining signal lines are used for other purposes.

Abstract: A connector on an electronic device includes a pair of locking plates, a guide groove, and a space. Each locking plate has, on its edge, a first concave portion, a first convex portion, a second concave portion, and a second convex portion. An intermediate surface for determining a position of an accessory device below the guide groove is provided below the second concave portion and the second convex portion. A contact mounting surface provided with plural contacts is provided below the first convex portion. Guide surfaces for determining a position of the accessory device in the width direction of the guide groove are provided below the first concave portion and the first convex portion.

Abstract: A rapid-orientation head for optical and photographic apparatus in general includes a ball joint having a first attachment on one side, for attachment to a support, and having a handle on the other side, a second attachment on the handle for restraining the optical apparatus thereon, and a reversible lock for the ball joint which is mounted on the handle in order to permit the relative orientation between the first and second attachments. The handle extends transversely with respect to the direction joining the first and second attachment.

Abstract: A holding assembly for a camera system comprises a first pair of support rods connected to the camera system and extending from the camera system and at least one functional device. A first support element having at least a first pair of recesses on a side of the support element pointing towards the pair of support rods and at least a pair of noses is attached to the first pair of support rods by inserting the first pair of support rods into the first of pair of recesses. A second support element with at least a second pair of recesses on a side pointing towards the first support element holds the at least one functional device and is attached to the first support element by inserting the pair of noses on the first support element into the second pair of recesses in the second support element. The invention, thus, provides a holding assembly which allows an easy attachment and detachment of a functional device to and from a camera system, is convenient in its handling and reliable in its operation.

Abstract: A device for rotatably mounting a camera on a person comprises first and second connecting means. The first connecting means has a U-shaped slot which is defined by a curved pocket and a pair of opposed channels which extend from the pocket. The second connecting means has a circular plate which is slidably received by the U-shaped slot. The circular plate is rotatable within the U-shaped slot. A threaded member extends from one of said first connecting means or said second connecting means. The threaded member is for engaging a threaded female tripod receiver of the camera. A strap assembly is connected to another one of said first connecting means or said second connecting means. The strap assembly is for mounting the device on the person.

Abstract: A camera includes an image transducer mounted within a housing and configured to convert an image focused on the image transducer into a digital image signal, and a control unit coupled to the image transducer and configured to receive the digital image signal and to store the digital image signal in a storage device coupled to the control unit. An RF transceiver is coupled to the control unit and is configured to broadcast an RFID query signal in response to a command from the control unit, and an RFID tag is mounted on the camera and is configured to respond to the query signal with a response signal. Methods, systems and computer program products for automatic identification of device accessories are also disclosed.

Abstract: A camera bracket is disclosed which facilitates movement of a camera and its field from the horizontal to the vertical position and maintains the center of the camera lens in exactly the same in relationship to all objects, such as the sun, as long as the photographer does not change position and which maintains the center of the camera lens in the exact same position with respect to any flash that is being used even if the photographer does change position.