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Focus adjustment apparatus, imaging apparatus and lens barrel

US9635239B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2014
Grant dateApr 25, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B2206/00
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A focus adjustment control apparatus is provided which includes: a focus detection unit that calculates an evaluation value with regard to contrast of an image via an optical system to detect a focus adjustment state of the optical system; an acquisition unit that acquires from a lens barrel at least one of a maximum value and a minimum value of an image plane movement coefficient that represents correspondence relationship between a movement amount of a focus adjustment lens included in the optical system and a movement amount of an image plane; and a control unit that uses at least one of the maximum value and the minimum value of the image plane movement coefficient to determine a drive speed for the focus adjustment lens when the focus detection unit detects the focus adjustment state.

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