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Exposure control device in a camera

US3996593A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 1, 1975
Grant dateDec 7, 1976
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Expiry dateOct 1, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B7/085
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for automatic iris control of cameras having an exposure value indicator located within the camera's viewfinder. The indicator emits light such that a photosensor when moving over the indicator face, senses the light and through associated circuitry and mechanisms stops the movement of an adjusting iris.

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