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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 21, 2013
Filed:
Mar. 28, 2008
Junichi Omi, Yokohama, JP;
Junichi Omi, Yokohama, JP;
Nikon Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A vibration reduction apparatus to stably control the driving of a vibration reduction optical system. A vibration reduction apparatushas a fixed portion, a moving portion--having a vibration reduction optical systemand moves in a plane perpendicular to an optical axis, relatively with respect to the fixed portion, a first detection portiondetects relative movement in a first direction Dof the moving portion and the fixed portion, a second detection portion detects relative movement in a second direction Dof the moving portion and the fixed portion, and a center of gravity adjusting memberdisposed at the moving portion such that a center of gravity position Gof the moving portion can be brought close to a crossing point C of each detection direction of the first detection portion and the second detection portion.