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Remote controlled camera system providing indication of flash capability

  • US 5,270,764 A
  • Filed: 02/19/1991
  • Issued: 12/14/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/20/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A camera system including a camera and a remote-control device, said camera incorporating or being adapted to be externally fitted with a flash unit arranged to effect flashing by using electric charge stored in a main capacitor, and which is arranged to effect a shutter release operation in response to a signal from a remote-control device, said camera system comprising:

  • (a) a control circuit having a first mode which permits the shutter release operation to be performed by means of said remote-control device and a second mode which permits the shutter release operation to be performed by operation of a shutter release operating member of said camera; and

    (b) an indication circuit in said camera for providing an indication which represents the state of charging of the main capacitor when said first mode is in operation, said indication circuit being inoperative during said second mode.

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