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Removable (lens position limiting) stop for auto-manual focusing cameras

US4160590A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 1978
Grant dateJul 10, 1979
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Expiry dateApr 17, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B7/40
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A manually positionable lens movement limiting stop is provided that limits the manual movement of a variable focus lens in a photographic camera to within its normal focusing range wherein said camera has a manual and automatic focus control system and wherein said lens must be moved outside of its said normal focusing range for proper automatic focus control system operation.

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