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Indication device in the finder of a single-lens reflex camera

US4239360A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 16, 1978
Grant dateDec 16, 1980
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Expiry dateMay 16, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B17/20
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A light indicating the readiness of an electric flash unit is provided in the camera view finder at the same location as the other exposure value indicators. The flash readiness indicator light is preferably an LED and is located either among or immediately adjacent an LED array for indicating the shutter speed setting.

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