Optical unit and image pickup apparatus having the same
US7375905B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B2205/0023
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical unit for forming an object image according to the present invention includes: a reflection member for bending an optical axis of the optical unit; a front lens group arranged closer to an object side of the optical unit than the reflection member; a rear lens group arranged closer to an image forming side of the optical unit than the reflection member; and a driver for driving the optical unit. The driver drives the reflection member and the front lens group in a predefined first direction and in a predefined second direction.
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