US4390261A
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Flash camera with photographic mode selector
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1981-09-09
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Granted: 1983-06-28
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Expires: 2001-09-09
Abstract
Abstract In the disclosed camera, which is operable with a rechargeable electronic flash and an automatic winding mechanism, a photographic mode selector is arranged to switch from a continuous photographic mode in which successive photographs are taken as long as the shutter button is depressed to a single photographic mode in which a single photograph is taken every time the shutter button is depressed, in response to the rechargeable electronic flash being set to an operative condition.
Inventors
- 👤 Hiroshi Yamamoto
- 👤 Masanori Uchidoi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 22:00
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/42; G03B17/425; G03B15/00; G03B15/02; G03B15/03; G03B15/05; G03B7/00; G03B7/08; G03B7/091; G03B2215/00; G03B2215/05; G03B2215/0503; G03B2215/0507
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A camera operable with an automatic film winder and a rechargeable electronic flash means settable into an operable condition, comprising: a shutter button; photographic mode change over means for changing from a continuous photographic mode in which successive photography is maintained as long as the shutter button is depressed to a single photographic mode in which ordinary single photography is achieved every time the shutter button is depressed, and for changing over to said single photographic mode in response to the flash means being set in the operable condition, said change over means comprising first means manually operable for changing over to said both modes respectively and second means arranged in parallel with the first means, said second means being arranged for changing to said single photographic mode irrespective of the changing over of the first means for setting said camera to the single photographic mode when said rechargeable electronic flash means are set in the operable condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A camera operable with an automatic film winder and a rechargeable electronic flash means settable into an operable condition, comprising: a shutter button; photographic mode change over means for changing from a continuous photographic mode in which successive photography is maintained as long as the shutter button is depressed to a single photographic mode in which ordinary single photography is achieved every time the shutter button is depressed, and for changing over to said single photographic mode in response to the flash means being set in the operable condition, said change over means comprising first means manually operable for changing over to said both modes respectively and second means arranged in parallel with the first means, said second means being arranged for changing to said single photographic mode irrespective of the changing over of the first means for setting said camera to the single photographic mode when said rechargeable electronic flash means are set in the operable condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
A camera according to claim 1, wherein said camera includes a body and said electronic flash means are mounted on said body and movable relative to the body from an inoperative position to an operative position and wherein said photographic mode change over means are arranged to change over to said single photographic mode when the flash means is moved into the operative position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
74 words
A camera provided with photographic mode change over means for rechargeable electronic flash photography according to claim 1, wherein switching means control the connection of said electronic flash means to an electric power source, said switching means being connected in series with said power source and arranged to be closed to charge the flash means when said flash means is set in the operative condition, and when said automatic winding means are not operated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
A camera according to claim 4, wherein said switching means comprises a first switch normally opened and a second switch normally closed, said first switch being always closed when said flash means is positioned in the operative condition, said second switch being arranged always to interrupt the power supply to said flash means when said winding means are supplied with the power source.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A camera according to claim 5, wherein said second switch is a selector switch to connect the power source to said winding means and to said flash means respectively.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
108 words
A camera operable with a power source, a rechargeable electronic flash and an automatic film winder for winding exposed film, comprising: a shutter button; manually operated first change over means for setting the photographic mode of the camera in the continuous photographic mode in which continuous photography is carried out as long as the shutter button is depressed and in a single photographic mode in which a single exposure is taken every time the shutter button is depressed, and second charge over means for changing the photographic mode of the camera to the single photographic mode when a power source is connected to the rechargeable electronic flash means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
108 words
A camera operable with a power source, a rechargeable electronic flash and an automatic film winder for winding exposed film, comprising: a shutter button; manually operated first change over means for setting the photographic mode of the camera in the continuous photographic mode in which continuous photography is carried out as long as the shutter button is depressed and in a single photographic mode in which a single exposure is taken every time the shutter button is depressed, and second charge over means for changing the photographic mode of the camera to the single photographic mode when a power source is connected to the rechargeable electronic flash means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
70 words
A camera in accordance with claim 6, wherein the rechargeable electronic flash is incorporated in the camera, means for holding the flash quiescent in the camera and popping the flash up for use, means for starting a current supply to the flash means when said flash means is popped up and for switching the second change over means to change the mode of the camera to the single photographic mode.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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