Patent ID: 6400911
Filing Date: 2002-06-04
Classification: G03B

Abstract:
A camera comprisingfilm feed means (9) for feeding a light-sensitive film disposed in the camera; control means (104, 106) movable in accordance with film feeding; a photographic shutter (10) arranged in the path of light for image recording on the film; and shutter actuating means (300) comprising manually operable exposure initiating means (308, 309, 312) for initiating actuation of said photographic shutter (10) for film exposure to light for image recording; a shutter actuating member (317) movable between a first position representing a readiness condition prior to shutter actuation and a second position representing a condition after shutter actuation, so as to actuate said photographic shutter (10) in the course of said movement of said shutter actuating member from said first position to said second position; and spring means (314, 315) provided, when being in a tensioned condition, for driving said shutter actuating member (317) so as to move from said first position to said second position and thereby to actuate said photographic shutter (10); wherein said spring means (314, 315) is in a detensioned condition when said shutter actuating member (317) is in its first position as well as in its second position, while temporarily being tensioned upon operation of said exposure initiating means (308, 309, 312); and wherein said shutter actuating means (317) is movable from said second position back to said first position by said control means (104, 106) when being moved in accordance with film feeding.