Patent ID: 6442346
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: G03B

Abstract:
A one-time-use camera and detachable flash system comprising:a one-time-use camera having a taking lens, a built-in flash unit with a first flash emission device and a first mounting structure accessible on an outer surface of the camera; and an external flash unit having a second flash emission device and a second mounting structure thereon configured to mate with the first mounting structure on the camera permitting the external flash unit to be detachably mounted on the camera with the second flash emission device spaced farther away from said taking lens than said first flash emission device, the external flash unit having a portion thereof which, when mounted on the camera, physically blocks direct illumination of a subject being photographed by flash light actually emitted from the first flash emission device; whereby red eye effect on photographed subjects is substantially eliminated and wherein said camera includes a first depressible button which starts a charging cycle in the built-in flash unit and the external flash unit includes a switch which, when closed, starts a charging cycle in the external flash unit, the external flash unit further including a second depressible button engaged with said switch and having an extension aligned with said first depressible button such that depression of said second button simultaneously starts charging operations in both of said camera built-in and external flash units.