Patent ID: 6356716
Filing Date: 2002-03-12
Classification: G03B

Abstract:
A camera having a rear cover with an operation ember thereon, comprising:an electrical signal generation device and a mechanical operation device, provided in a camera body; a movable common operation member provided on said rear cover to actuate said electrical signal generation device and said mechanical operation device; a movable association member in said camera body, which is moved in accordance with the movement of said common operation member when said rear cover is closed, to actuate both said electrical signal generation device and said mechanical operation device; a biasing member on said rear cover, for holding said common operation member at a predetermined position when said rear cover is opened, regardless of the position of said common operation member when said rear cover has been closed; and a biasing member on said camera body, for holding said association member at a predetermined position when said rear cover is opened, regardless of the position of said association member when said rear cover has been closed.