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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 01, 1998
Filed:
Dec. 22, 1994
Kazunori Suemoto, Asaka, JP;
Yoshio Nakane, Asaka, JP;
Koichi Yahagi, Asaka, JP;
Akihiro Suzuki, Asaka, JP;
Kouzo Kokubun, Asaka, JP;
Masatsugu Fujii, Asaka, JP;
Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd., Kanagawa, JP;
Abstract
Functions of a videocamera are extended by connecting accessories. A camera body recognizes which accessories are connected based on a recognition information designating sort of accessories inputted from an accessories recognition terminal of multi-connector when accessories are connected to the camera body through the multi-connector. The camera mode selects automatically an operation mode to suit with accessories connected among multiple operation modes including a camera mode and VTR mode. An operation of changing the operation mode by an operation switch on the side of the camera body will not be required.