US4589750A
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Adapter for connecting single-lens reflex camera lens to video camera
Assignee: Pentax Corp
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Filing: 1984-04-28
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Granted: 1986-05-20
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Expires: 2004-04-28
Abstract
Abstract An adapter for connecting an interchangeable lens, such as a lens which is ordinarily intended for use with a single-lens reflex camera, for which the distance from the rear surface on the lens to a focal plane is relatively great, to a camera body, such as a video camera body, for which the distance from the front surface of the lens mount to a focal plane is relatively small. The adapter includes a diaphragm, which is used in place of the diaphragm of the interchangeable lens, and an electric motor for controlling the aperture value provided by the diaphragm. The aperture data supplied by the interchangeable lens is transmitted to the camera body as electrical data, which is preferably produced with a variable resistor or the like. Contacts are provided on the casing of the adapter for transmitting data to the camera body and receiving an operating signal for the motor from the camera body.
Inventors
- 👤 Yasumasa Tomori
- 👤 Sadao Okudaira
- 👤 Harumi Aoki
- 👤 Fumio Urano
- 👤 Tahei Morisawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:57
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/02; G03B17/12; G03B17/14; G03B7/00; G03B7/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
An adapter for connecting an interchangeable lens for which a first distance from the rear surface of the lens to a focal plane is relatively great to a camera body for which a second distance from the front surface of a lens mount to a focal plane is relatively small, comprising: compensating means for optically compensating for a difference between said first and second distances; a diaphragm and an electric motor for controlling an aperture value provided by said diaphragm; aperture value data transmitting means for transmitting aperture value data provided by an aperture value setting member of said interchangeable lens to said camera body as electrical data; and electrical contacts for transmitting said electrical data to said camera body and receiving an operating signal for said motor from said camera body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
An adapter for connecting an interchangeable lens for which a first distance from the rear surface of the lens to a focal plane is relatively great to a camera body for which a second distance from the front surface of a lens mount to a focal plane is relatively small, comprising: compensating means for optically compensating for a difference between said first and second distances; a diaphragm and an electric motor for controlling an aperture value provided by said diaphragm; aperture value data transmitting means for transmitting aperture value data provided by an aperture value setting member of said interchangeable lens to said camera body as electrical data; and electrical contacts for transmitting said electrical data to said camera body and receiving an operating signal for said motor from said camera body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
The adapter as claimed in claim 1, wherein said diaphragm comprises a support ring for rotatably supporting fulcrum pins of a plurality of diaphragm blades; and a diaphragm control ring engaged with rotary pins of said blades in such a manner as to open and close said diaphragm in response to rotation of said diaphragm control ring, said diaphragm control ring being coupled to said motor to be rotated thereby.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
The adapter as claimed in claim 1, wherein said aperture value data transmitting means comprises an interlocking ring turned in association with said aperture value setting means of said interchangeable lens; and a cam ring for rotatably positioning said support ring at an angle corresponding to an aperture value set by said interlocking ring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The adapter as claimed in claim 2, further comprising an F-value correcting ring for turning said support ring to correct an open-aperture F value of said diaphragm according to an open-aperture F value of said interchangeable lens.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The adapter as calimed in claim 4, wherein said F-value correcting ring has a "VIDEO" mark thereon, and when turned to select said "VIDEO" mark, said F-value correcting ring turns said support ring so that said diaphragm is fully closed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The adapter as claimed in claim 1, wherein said compensating means comprises an optical system for changing the length of an optical path between a flange surface of said interchangeable lens and the focal plane of said camera.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The adapter as claimed in claim 1, wherein said compensating means comprises means for changing the physical distance between a flange surface of said interchangeable lens and the focal plane of said camera.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-05-19 | 1993-11-18 | 1994-05-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-05-19 | 1997-11-18 | 1998-05-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |