Video camera with eyepiece and large LCD view finders
US5982429A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 1995 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B31/006
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A video camera is provided with both a liquid crystal display as well as a smaller conventional eyepiece type viewfinder. Switching means responsive to an opening movement of the liquid crystal display from a closed position are used to automatically and smoothly switch off the viewfinder, switch on the liquid crystal display and to enable a speaker. The liquid crystal display is also used as a cover for relatively infrequently used setting switches and controls.
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