System for mounting photographic accessories on a camera
US4007471A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 1975 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B33/00
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for mounting accessories, e.g., filters, supplementary lenses, lens shades, etc., on a compact camera housing including a flash unit receiving socket. The system includes an accessory holder that is adapted to be connected to the camera flash socket to hold it on the housing. The holder includes a flash socket that is operatively connected to the camera socket when the holder is coupled thereto. Also special accessory mounts are provided for attaching accessories to the holder.
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