Autofocus apparatus having a flash synchronized to an autofocus sampling time
US7295243B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/673
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The autofocus apparatus determines a focus position according to a result of sampling an AF evaluated value and drives a lens system to the focus position. This autofocus apparatus further performs a flash in synchronism with a sampling timing of an AF evaluated value.
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