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Camera having object distance measuring device

  • US 5,247,327 A
  • Filed: 07/15/1992
  • Issued: 09/21/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/20/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A camera having a focusing function that is operable in accordance with distance data of an object to be photographed, said distance data being detected using a measuring light, said camera comprising:

  • a remote controller that is separate from a camera body of said camera and which is capable of being actuated from an object side to initially emit said measuring light from said remote controller toward said camera body;

    at least two light receivers on said camera body that receive said measuring light emitted by said remote controller;

    means for detecting a direction of said measuring light received by said at least two light receivers; and

    means for calculating distance data of said object in accordance with said direction of said measuring light detected by said direction detecting means.

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