US4329034A
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Camera with program system
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1980-08-07
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Granted: 1982-05-11
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Expires: 2000-08-07
Abstract
Abstract In the disclosed camera, an exposure value determining arrangement produces an electrical signal in response to a light measuring facility and a film sensitivity setting device. An exposure factor unit determines a combination of shutter speed and aperture value for a proper exposure in response to the exposure value determining arrangement. A control connected to the exposure factor unit varies the combination of exposure factors in the exposure factor unit in response to the set position of a program constant setting arrangement which is set for a particular program constant.
Inventors
- 👤 Hiroyasu Murakami
- 👤 Masanori Uchidoi
- 👤 Masayoshi Yamamichi
- 👤 Nobuhiko Shinoda
- 👤 Masayuki Suzuki
- 👤 Tadashi Ito
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:27
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B7/00; G03B7/08; G03B7/081; G03B7/087
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A camera with a program system and for use with interchangeable lenses having different focal lengths, comprising: (a) a light measuring means for producing an electrical signal corresponding to the amount of light from an object; (b) a film sensitivity setting means; (c) an exposure value setting means for producing an electrical signal corresponding to the electrical signal from the light measuring means and the film sensitivity setting means; (d) an electrical exposure factor determining means for determining a combination of shutter time and aperture value in accordance with the electrical signal from the exposure value determining means so as to produce an electrical signal corresponding to the exposure factor; and (e) a program curve adjusting means connected to the exposure factor determining means for varying the combination of aperture value and shutter time from the exposure factor determining means in such a manner that the aperture value determined by the exposure factor determining means decreases as the focal length of the interchangeable lens mounted on the camera increases.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A camera with a program system and for use with interchangeable lenses having different focal lengths, comprising: (a) a light measuring means for producing an electrical signal corresponding to the amount of light from an object; (b) a film sensitivity setting means; (c) an exposure value setting means for producing an electrical signal corresponding to the electrical signal from the light measuring means and the film sensitivity setting means; (d) an electrical exposure factor determining means for determining a combination of shutter time and aperture value in accordance with the electrical signal from the exposure value determining means so as to produce an electrical signal corresponding to the exposure factor; and (e) a program curve adjusting means connected to the exposure factor determining means for varying the combination of aperture value and shutter time from the exposure factor determining means in such a manner that the aperture value determined by the exposure factor determining means decreases as the focal length of the interchangeable lens mounted on the camera increases.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A camera according to claim 1, wherein said exposure value producing means includes an operational amplifier having an input connected to the light measuring means and the film sensitivity setting means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
70 words
A camera according to claim 1, wherein said electrical exposure factor determining means includes a first electrical member for producing an aperture value signal in accordance with the electrical signal from the exposure value producing means and a second electrical member for producing a shutter time value signal in accordance with the electrical signal from the exposure value producing means and the aperture value signal from the first electrical member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A camera according to claim 3, wherein said first electrical member includes an operational amplifier connected to the exposure value producing means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A camera according to claim 3, wherein said program curve adjusting means includes an electrical member connected to the first electrical member for varying the aperture value signal from the first electrical member in accordance with the focal length of the interchangeable lens.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
A camera according to claim 4, wherein said program curve adjusting means includes a variable impedance member connected to the operational amplifier of the first electrical member for varying the aperture value signal from the operational amplifier in accordance with the focal length of the interchangeable lens.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A camera according to claim 6, wherein said variable impedance member consists of a variable resistor which is varied in accordance with the focal length of the interchangeable lens.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
135 words
A camera with a program system and for use with interchangeable lenses having different focal lengths, comprising: a light measuring means for producing an electrical signal corresponding to the amount of light from an object; exposure value producing means for producing an electrical signal corresponding to the electrical signal from the light measuring means; an electrical exposure factor determining means for determining a combination of shutter time and aperture value in accordance with the electrical signal from the exposure value determining means; and a program curve adjusting means connected to the exposure factor determining means for varying the combination of shutter time and aperture value in such a manner that the shutter time value determined by the exposure factor determining means shortens as the focal length of an interchangeable lens mounted on the camera increases.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
135 words
A camera with a program system and for use with interchangeable lenses having different focal lengths, comprising: a light measuring means for producing an electrical signal corresponding to the amount of light from an object; exposure value producing means for producing an electrical signal corresponding to the electrical signal from the light measuring means; an electrical exposure factor determining means for determining a combination of shutter time and aperture value in accordance with the electrical signal from the exposure value determining means; and a program curve adjusting means connected to the exposure factor determining means for varying the combination of shutter time and aperture value in such a manner that the shutter time value determined by the exposure factor determining means shortens as the focal length of an interchangeable lens mounted on the camera increases.
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