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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 25, 1995
Filed:
Oct. 09, 1992
Michio Hirohata, Yokohama, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A camera using a variable magnification photographic optical unit, or an apparatus for such a camera, includes a follower portion for following a magnification varying operation of the variable magnification photographic optical unit, a driving portion for driving a flash unit or a finder in accordance with the magnification varying operation of the variable magnification photographic optical unit, and an interlocking portion, rotatably supported around a supporting portion, for joining the follower portion and the driving portion and for arranging the supporting portion, the follower portion, and the driving portion in such a manner so as to be substantially in a straight line.