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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 26, 1992
Filed:
Mar. 20, 1991
Toshihiko Ishimura, Osaka, JP;
Reiji Seki, Osaka, JP;
Kenji Ishibashi, Osaka, JP;
Junichi Tanii, Osaka, JP;
Takahisa Shimada, Osaka, JP;
Minolta Camera Kabushiki Kaisha, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A reflex camera capable of automatic focus adjustment comprises a motor for driving a lens used for focus adjustment, an electromagnet for lifting-up a mirror to expose a film at the time of shutter release, a battery for operating the motor and the electromagnet, and a controller for controlling power supply such that the power is supplied to the magnet after the lens is moved by the motor to a position such as an in-focus point. Since the power is supplied to the electromagnet after the completion of power supply to the motor, there is no possibility of malfunction of the electromagnet.