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Close-up attachment for a digital camera

  • US 5,781,807 A
  • Filed: 08/16/1996
  • Issued: 07/14/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/16/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An attachment for a digital camera of the type including an integral primary flash unit and a primary lens that are adapted to photograph subjects beyond a minimum predetermined distance from the camera, said attachment allowing the camera to photograph subjects located a distance that is shorter than said predetermined distance, said attachment comprising:

  • a flash assembly including a secondary flash unit, a mode switch and an intensity control, said secondary flash unit being adapted to properly expose subjects located at a distance from said camera which is less than said minimum predetermined distance, said mode switch selectively activating either said secondary flash unit or said primary flash unit during exposure;

    means for attaching said flash assembly to said camera; and

    a supplemental lens selectively attachable to said camera in front of said primary lens for changing the effective magnification of said primary lens and thereby allowing the camera to photograph subjects located closer than said minimum predetermined distance.

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