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US4908650A
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Waterproof camera
Assignee: Minolta Co Ltd
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Filing: 1988-11-08
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Granted: 1990-03-13
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Expires: 2008-11-08
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure relates to a waterproof camera which comprises a switching member for selecting a real focal length photographing mode and a pseudo focal length photographing mode, a recording member for recording a code denoting the pseudo focal length photographing mode to be recorded on a film when the mode is selected, and a waterproof member for preventing water from entering inside the camera. This is capable of producing the print from the film which is equivalent to that obtained when the angle of view is changed at the time of photographing, without enlarging the outside dimensions of the camera body.
Inventors
- 👤 Nobuyuki Taniguchi
- 👤 Takeo Hoda
- 👤 Yoshiaki Hata
- 👤 Manabu Inoue
- 👤 Yoshinobu Kudo
- 👤 Hiroshi Ueda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
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2026-11-10 01:45
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/24; G03B17/02; G03B17/08; G03B17/18; G03B17/20; G03B2206/00; G03B2206/004; G03B2217/00; G03B2217/24; G03B2217/242; G03B2217/243
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 44
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A waterproof camera comprising: means for selecting a real focal length photographing mode and for selecting a pseudo focal length photographing mode that specifies a scope for printing that is narrower than the scope in the real focal length photographing mode; means for recording a signal corresponding to the pseudo focal length photographing mode when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected; and waterproof means for preventing water from entering inside the camerA while permitting said means for selecting to be physically manipulated, said waterproof means enclosing an objective lens of the camera so that the focal length of the objective lens cannot be varied through physical manipulation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A waterproof camera comprising: means for selecting a real focal length photographing mode and for selecting a pseudo focal length photographing mode that specifies a scope for printing that is narrower than the scope in the real focal length photographing mode; means for recording a signal corresponding to the pseudo focal length photographing mode when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected; and waterproof means for preventing water from entering inside the camerA while permitting said means for selecting to be physically manipulated, said waterproof means enclosing an objective lens of the camera so that the focal length of the objective lens cannot be varied through physical manipulation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A waterproof camera as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a viewfinder to be used for observing the subject of photographing, and a display means for indicating the printing range within a visual field of the viewfinder according to the selected mode.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A waterproof camera as claimed in claim 2, wherein said display means is so designed as to indicate a frame to define the printing range to be determined according to each mode within the visual field of the viewfinder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A waterproof camera as claimed in claim 3, wherein said display means is so designed as to introduce light from a top surface of the camera and indicate a frame within the visual field of the viewfinder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
139 words
A waterproof camera as claimed in claim 1, wherein said waterproof means comprises: a first waterproof member disposed in front of a photographing lens in order to prevent water from entering inside the camera through the front of the photographing lens, a second waterproof member disposed in front of an optical system of a viewfinder in order to prevent water from entering inside the camera through a front of the optical system of the viewfinder, means for holding a last lens of the optical system of the viewfinder in order to prevent water from entering inside the camera through a back of the optical system of the viewfinder, and means for preventing water from entering inside the camera through a gap between a camera body and a back lid that is openable for loading and unloading of a film.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A waterproof camera as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a photographing lens, wherein selection of the real focal length photographing mode and the pseudo focal length photographing mode are, respectively, independent of a focal length of the photographing lens.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
119 words
A waterproof camera comprising: means for selecting a real focal length photographing mode and a pseudo focal length photographing mode that specifies a scope for printing that is narrower than the scope in the real focal length photographing mode; means for recording a signal corresponding to the pseudo focal length photographing mode when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected; waterproof means for preventing water from entering inside the camera; a photographic lens; and an optical system of a viewfinder, wherein selection of the real focal length photographing mode and the pseudo focal length photographing mode is independent of both a focal length of the photographing lens and a focal length of the optical system of the viewfinder.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
119 words
A waterproof camera comprising: means for selecting a real focal length photographing mode and a pseudo focal length photographing mode that specifies a scope for printing that is narrower than the scope in the real focal length photographing mode; means for recording a signal corresponding to the pseudo focal length photographing mode when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected; waterproof means for preventing water from entering inside the camera; a photographic lens; and an optical system of a viewfinder, wherein selection of the real focal length photographing mode and the pseudo focal length photographing mode is independent of both a focal length of the photographing lens and a focal length of the optical system of the viewfinder.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
A waterproof camera as claimed in claim 7, wherein said means for selecting is not mechanically coupled to said photographic lens or said optical system of a viewfinder.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
162 words
A waterproof camera comprising: means for selecting a real focal length photographing mode and for selecting a psuedo focal length photographing mode that specifies a scope for printing that is narrower than the scope in the real focal length photographing mode; means for recording a signal corresponding to the pseudo focal length photographing mode when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected; waterproof means for preventing water from entering inside the camera; a viewfinder for use in observing the subject to be photographed; means for indicating the printing range within a visual field of the viewfinder according to the selected mode, said indicating means being designed so as to indicate a frame to define the printing range to be determined according to each mode within the visual field of the viewfinder and said indicating means also being designed so as to introduce light from a top surface of the camera and indicate a frame within the visual field of the viewfinder.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
162 words
A waterproof camera comprising: means for selecting a real focal length photographing mode and for selecting a psuedo focal length photographing mode that specifies a scope for printing that is narrower than the scope in the real focal length photographing mode; means for recording a signal corresponding to the pseudo focal length photographing mode when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected; waterproof means for preventing water from entering inside the camera; a viewfinder for use in observing the subject to be photographed; means for indicating the printing range within a visual field of the viewfinder according to the selected mode, said indicating means being designed so as to indicate a frame to define the printing range to be determined according to each mode within the visual field of the viewfinder and said indicating means also being designed so as to introduce light from a top surface of the camera and indicate a frame within the visual field of the viewfinder.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
153 words
An improved waterproof camera of a compact size capable of selectively taking a wide angle picture and a telephoto picture, wherein the improvement comprises: means for selecting between first and second modes of photography, the first mode corresponding to real focal length photography for effecting the wide angle picture and the second mode corresponding to pseudo focal length photography for effecting the telephoto picture, wherein movement of an objective lens of the camera for purposes of varying its focal length is not necessary in order to select between the first and second modes of photography; means for storing a signal when the second mode is selected, the signal being stored for indicating that a scope narrower than an ordinary scope of a specific frame of the film is to be printed with a greater magnification to form the same size of print as that formed in the first mode; and a watertight casing.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
153 words
An improved waterproof camera of a compact size capable of selectively taking a wide angle picture and a telephoto picture, wherein the improvement comprises: means for selecting between first and second modes of photography, the first mode corresponding to real focal length photography for effecting the wide angle picture and the second mode corresponding to pseudo focal length photography for effecting the telephoto picture, wherein movement of an objective lens of the camera for purposes of varying its focal length is not necessary in order to select between the first and second modes of photography; means for storing a signal when the second mode is selected, the signal being stored for indicating that a scope narrower than an ordinary scope of a specific frame of the film is to be printed with a greater magnification to form the same size of print as that formed in the first mode; and a watertight casing.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
A waterproof camera as claimed in claim 10, wherein said means for selecting is not mechanically coupled to said objective lens.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
104 words
A waterproof camera comprising: means for selecting a real focal length photographing mode and for selecting a pseudo focal length photographing mode that specifies a scope for printing that is narrower than the scope in the real focal length photographing mode; means for recording a signal corresponding to the pseudo focal length photographing mode when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected; and waterproof means for preventing water from entering inside the camera, said waterproof means having an appearance that is substantially the same when the real focal length photographing mode is selected as when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
104 words
A waterproof camera comprising: means for selecting a real focal length photographing mode and for selecting a pseudo focal length photographing mode that specifies a scope for printing that is narrower than the scope in the real focal length photographing mode; means for recording a signal corresponding to the pseudo focal length photographing mode when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected; and waterproof means for preventing water from entering inside the camera, said waterproof means having an appearance that is substantially the same when the real focal length photographing mode is selected as when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
113 words
A waterproof camera comprising: an objective lens; means for selecting a real focal length photographing mode and for selecting a pseudo focal length photographing mode that specifies a scope for printing that is narrower than the scope in the real focal length photographing mode, said means for selecting being adapted to select the real focal length photographing mode and the pseudo focal length photographing mode without manipulation of the object lens or any part mechanically coupled to said objective lens; means for recording a signal corresponding to the pseudo focal length photographing mode when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected; and waterproof means for preventing water from entering inside the camera.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
113 words
A waterproof camera comprising: an objective lens; means for selecting a real focal length photographing mode and for selecting a pseudo focal length photographing mode that specifies a scope for printing that is narrower than the scope in the real focal length photographing mode, said means for selecting being adapted to select the real focal length photographing mode and the pseudo focal length photographing mode without manipulation of the object lens or any part mechanically coupled to said objective lens; means for recording a signal corresponding to the pseudo focal length photographing mode when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected; and waterproof means for preventing water from entering inside the camera.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
115 words
A waterproof camera comprising: a photographic lens whose focal length is fixed; means for selecting a real focal length photographing mode and a pseudo focal length photographing mode that specifies a scope for printing that is narrower than the scope in the real focal length photographing mode; means for recording a mode signal corresponding to the pseudo focal length photographing mode when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected; waterproof means for preventing water from entering inside the camera while permitting said means for selecting to be physically manipulated, said waterproof means enclosing an objective lens of the camera so that the focal length of the objective lens cannot be varied through physical manipulation.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
115 words
A waterproof camera comprising: a photographic lens whose focal length is fixed; means for selecting a real focal length photographing mode and a pseudo focal length photographing mode that specifies a scope for printing that is narrower than the scope in the real focal length photographing mode; means for recording a mode signal corresponding to the pseudo focal length photographing mode when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected; waterproof means for preventing water from entering inside the camera while permitting said means for selecting to be physically manipulated, said waterproof means enclosing an objective lens of the camera so that the focal length of the objective lens cannot be varied through physical manipulation.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
115 words
A waterproof camera comprising: means for selecting a real focal length photographing mode and a pseudo focal length photographing mode that specifies a scope for printing that is narrower than the scope in the real focal length photographing mode; means for recording a mode signal corresponding to the pseudo focal length photographing mode when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected; waterproof means for preventing water from entering inside the camera; a photographic lens whose focal length is fixed; an optical system of a viewfinder, wherein selection of the real focal length photographing mode and the pseudo focal length photographing mode is independent of a focal length of the optical system of the viewfinder.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
115 words
A waterproof camera comprising: means for selecting a real focal length photographing mode and a pseudo focal length photographing mode that specifies a scope for printing that is narrower than the scope in the real focal length photographing mode; means for recording a mode signal corresponding to the pseudo focal length photographing mode when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected; waterproof means for preventing water from entering inside the camera; a photographic lens whose focal length is fixed; an optical system of a viewfinder, wherein selection of the real focal length photographing mode and the pseudo focal length photographing mode is independent of a focal length of the optical system of the viewfinder.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
146 words
An improved waterproof camera of a compact size capable of selectively taking a wide angle picture and a telephoto picture, wherein the improvement comprises: means for selecting between first and second modes of photography, the first mode corresponding to real focal length photography for effecting the wide angle picture and the second mode corresponding to pseudo focal length photography for effecting the telephoto picture, wherein an objective lens of the camera does not move when the photographing mode is changed from the first mode to the second mode; means for storing a signal when the second mode is selected, the signal being stored for indicating that a scope narrower than an ordinary scope of a specific frame of the film is to be printed with a greater magnification to form the same size of print as that formed in the first mode; and a watertight casing.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
146 words
An improved waterproof camera of a compact size capable of selectively taking a wide angle picture and a telephoto picture, wherein the improvement comprises: means for selecting between first and second modes of photography, the first mode corresponding to real focal length photography for effecting the wide angle picture and the second mode corresponding to pseudo focal length photography for effecting the telephoto picture, wherein an objective lens of the camera does not move when the photographing mode is changed from the first mode to the second mode; means for storing a signal when the second mode is selected, the signal being stored for indicating that a scope narrower than an ordinary scope of a specific frame of the film is to be printed with a greater magnification to form the same size of print as that formed in the first mode; and a watertight casing.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
110 words
A waterproof camera comprising: a photographic lens whose focal length is fixed; means for selecting a real focal length photographing mode and a pseudo focal length photographing mode that specifies a scope for printing that is narrower than the scope in the real focal length photographing mode; means for recording a mode signal corresponding to the pseudo focal length photographing mode when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected; waterproof means for preventing water from entering inside the camera, said waterproof means having an appearance that is substantially the same when the real focal length photographing mode is selected as when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
110 words
A waterproof camera comprising: a photographic lens whose focal length is fixed; means for selecting a real focal length photographing mode and a pseudo focal length photographing mode that specifies a scope for printing that is narrower than the scope in the real focal length photographing mode; means for recording a mode signal corresponding to the pseudo focal length photographing mode when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected; waterproof means for preventing water from entering inside the camera, said waterproof means having an appearance that is substantially the same when the real focal length photographing mode is selected as when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
109 words
A waterproof camera comprising: an objective lens whose focal length is fixed; means for selecting a real focal length photographing mode and for selecting a pseudo focal length photographing mode that specifies a scope for printing that is narrower than the scope in the real focal length photographing mode, said means for selecting being adapted to select the real focal length photographing mode and the pseudo focal length photographing mode without manipulation of the objective lens; means for recording a mode signal corresponding to the pseudo focal length photographing mode when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected; waterproof means for preventing water from entering inside the camera.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
109 words
A waterproof camera comprising: an objective lens whose focal length is fixed; means for selecting a real focal length photographing mode and for selecting a pseudo focal length photographing mode that specifies a scope for printing that is narrower than the scope in the real focal length photographing mode, said means for selecting being adapted to select the real focal length photographing mode and the pseudo focal length photographing mode without manipulation of the objective lens; means for recording a mode signal corresponding to the pseudo focal length photographing mode when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected; waterproof means for preventing water from entering inside the camera.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
161 words
A waterproof camera comprising: means for selecting a real focal length photographing mode and a pseudo focal length photographing mode that specifies a scope for printing that is narrower than the scope in the real focal length photographing mode; means for recording a mode signal corresponding to the pseudo focal length photographing mode when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected; waterproof means for preventing water from entering inside the camera while permitting the means for selecting to be physically manipulated, said waterproof means enclosing an objective lens of the camera so that the focal length of the objective lens cannot be changed through physical manipulation; means for outputting a release signal; means for measuring brightness of an object to output a brightness signal corresponding to the measured brightness; means, responsive to the release signal, for controlling an exposure in accordance with the brightness signal; and means for automatically winding a film in response to the completion of the exposure.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
161 words
A waterproof camera comprising: means for selecting a real focal length photographing mode and a pseudo focal length photographing mode that specifies a scope for printing that is narrower than the scope in the real focal length photographing mode; means for recording a mode signal corresponding to the pseudo focal length photographing mode when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected; waterproof means for preventing water from entering inside the camera while permitting the means for selecting to be physically manipulated, said waterproof means enclosing an objective lens of the camera so that the focal length of the objective lens cannot be changed through physical manipulation; means for outputting a release signal; means for measuring brightness of an object to output a brightness signal corresponding to the measured brightness; means, responsive to the release signal, for controlling an exposure in accordance with the brightness signal; and means for automatically winding a film in response to the completion of the exposure.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
92 words
A waterproof camera as claimed in claim 19, including a first operable member that is operated when new film is loaded, said means for outputting including a second operable member that is manually operated and means for outputting the release signal in response to the operation of said second operable member, said waterproof means enclosing parts of said camera such that the only movable parts of said camera that can be physically manipulated from the exterior of said waterproof means are the means for selecting and said first and second operable members.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
173 words
A waterproof camera comprising: means for selecting a real focal length photographing mode and a pseudo focal length photographing mode that specifies a scope for printing that is narrower than the scope in the real focal length photographing mode; means for recording a mode signal corresponding to the pseudo focal length photographing mode when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected; waterproof means for preventing water from entering inside the camera; a photographic lens; an optical system of a viewfinder; means for outputting a release signal; means for measuring brightness of an object to output a brightness signal corresponding to the measured brightness; means, responsive to the release signal, for controlling an exposure in accordance with the brightness signal; and means for automatically winding a film in response to the completion of the exposure, wherein selection of the real focal length photographing mode and the pseudo focal length photographing mode is independent of both a focal length of the photographic lens and a focal length of the optical system of the viewfinder.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
173 words
A waterproof camera comprising: means for selecting a real focal length photographing mode and a pseudo focal length photographing mode that specifies a scope for printing that is narrower than the scope in the real focal length photographing mode; means for recording a mode signal corresponding to the pseudo focal length photographing mode when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected; waterproof means for preventing water from entering inside the camera; a photographic lens; an optical system of a viewfinder; means for outputting a release signal; means for measuring brightness of an object to output a brightness signal corresponding to the measured brightness; means, responsive to the release signal, for controlling an exposure in accordance with the brightness signal; and means for automatically winding a film in response to the completion of the exposure, wherein selection of the real focal length photographing mode and the pseudo focal length photographing mode is independent of both a focal length of the photographic lens and a focal length of the optical system of the viewfinder.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
84 words
A waterproof camera as claimed in claim 21, further including a first operable member that is operated when new film is loaded, said means for outputting including a second operable member that is manually operated and means for outputting the release signal in response to the operation of said second operable member, said means for selecting and said first and second operable members being the only movable parts of said camera that are capable of being operated from the outside of said waterproof means.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
206 words
An improved waterproof camera of a compact size capable of selectively taking a wide angle picture and a telephoto picture, wherein the improvement comprises: means for selecting between first and second modes of photography, the first mode corresponding to real focal length photography for effecting the wide angle picture and the second mode corresponding to pseudo focal length photography for effecting the telephoto picture, wherein movement of an objective lens of the camera for purposes of varying its focal length is not necessary in order to select between the first and second modes of photography; means for storing a signal when the second mode is selected, the signal being stored for indicating that a scope narrower than an ordinary scope of a specific frame of the film is to be printed with a greater magnification to form the same size of print as that formed in the first mode; a watertight casing; means for outputting a release signal; means for measuring brightness of an object to output a brightness signal corresponding to the measured brightness; means, responsive to the release signal, for controlling an exposure in accordance with the brightness signal; and means for automatically winding a film in response to the completion of the exposure.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
206 words
An improved waterproof camera of a compact size capable of selectively taking a wide angle picture and a telephoto picture, wherein the improvement comprises: means for selecting between first and second modes of photography, the first mode corresponding to real focal length photography for effecting the wide angle picture and the second mode corresponding to pseudo focal length photography for effecting the telephoto picture, wherein movement of an objective lens of the camera for purposes of varying its focal length is not necessary in order to select between the first and second modes of photography; means for storing a signal when the second mode is selected, the signal being stored for indicating that a scope narrower than an ordinary scope of a specific frame of the film is to be printed with a greater magnification to form the same size of print as that formed in the first mode; a watertight casing; means for outputting a release signal; means for measuring brightness of an object to output a brightness signal corresponding to the measured brightness; means, responsive to the release signal, for controlling an exposure in accordance with the brightness signal; and means for automatically winding a film in response to the completion of the exposure.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
83 words
A waterproof camera as claimed in claim 23, including a first operable member that is operated when new film is loaded, said means for outputting including a second operable member that is manually operated and means for outputting the release signal in response to the operation of said second operable member, said means for selecting and said first and second operable members being the only movable parts of said camera that are capable of being operated from the outside of said watertight casing.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
156 words
A waterproof camera comprising: means for selecting a real focal length photographing mode and a pseudo focal length photographing mode that specifies a scope for printing that is narrower than the scope in the real focal length photographing mode; means for recording a mode signal corresponding to the pseudo focal length photographing mode when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected; waterproof means for preventing water from entering inside the camera, said waterproof means having an appearance that is substantially the same when the real focal length photographing mode is selected as when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected; means for outputting a release signal; means for measuring brightness of an object to output a brightness signal corresponding to the measured brightness; means, responsive to the release signal, for controlling an exposure in accordance with the brightness signal; and means for automatically winding a film in response to the completion of the exposure.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
156 words
A waterproof camera comprising: means for selecting a real focal length photographing mode and a pseudo focal length photographing mode that specifies a scope for printing that is narrower than the scope in the real focal length photographing mode; means for recording a mode signal corresponding to the pseudo focal length photographing mode when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected; waterproof means for preventing water from entering inside the camera, said waterproof means having an appearance that is substantially the same when the real focal length photographing mode is selected as when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected; means for outputting a release signal; means for measuring brightness of an object to output a brightness signal corresponding to the measured brightness; means, responsive to the release signal, for controlling an exposure in accordance with the brightness signal; and means for automatically winding a film in response to the completion of the exposure.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
83 words
A waterproof camera as claimed in claim 25, including a first operable member that is operated when new film is loaded, said means for outputting including a second operable member that is manually operated and means for outputting the release signal in response to the operation of said second operable member, said means for selecting and said first and second operable members being the only movable parts of said camera that are capable of being operated from the outside of said waterproof means.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
154 words
A waterproof camera comprising: an objective lens; means for selecting a real focal length photographing mode and for selecting a pseudo focal length photographing mode that specifies a scope for printing that is narrower than the scope in the real photographing mode, said selecting means being capable of selecting the real focal length photographing mode and the pseudo focal length photographing mode without manipulating the objective lens; means for recording a mode signal corresponding to the pseudo focal length photographing mode when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected; waterproof means for preventing water from entering inside the camera; means for outputting a release signal; means for measuring brightness of an object to output a brightness signal corresponding to the measured brightness; means, responsive to the release signal, for controlling an exposure in accordance with the brightness signal; and means for automatically winding a film in response to the completion of the exposure.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
154 words
A waterproof camera comprising: an objective lens; means for selecting a real focal length photographing mode and for selecting a pseudo focal length photographing mode that specifies a scope for printing that is narrower than the scope in the real photographing mode, said selecting means being capable of selecting the real focal length photographing mode and the pseudo focal length photographing mode without manipulating the objective lens; means for recording a mode signal corresponding to the pseudo focal length photographing mode when the pseudo focal length photographing mode is selected; waterproof means for preventing water from entering inside the camera; means for outputting a release signal; means for measuring brightness of an object to output a brightness signal corresponding to the measured brightness; means, responsive to the release signal, for controlling an exposure in accordance with the brightness signal; and means for automatically winding a film in response to the completion of the exposure.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
83 words
A waterproof camera as claimed in claim 27, including a first operable member that is operated when new film is loaded, said means for outputting including a second operable member that is manually operated and means for outputting the release signal in response to the operation of said second operable member, said means for selecting and said first and second operable members being the only movable parts of said camera that are capable of being operated from the outside of said waterproof means.
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