Patent ID: 6839510
Filing Date: 2005-01-04
Classification: G03B

Abstract:
1. A lens-fitted photo film system, having a lens-fitted photo film unit, and a flash device for emitting flash light at a time of an exposure with flash light; said lens-fitted photo film unit including: a housing pre-loaded with unexposed photo film; an attaching portion, formed on said housing, and adapted for removable securing of said flash device; a battery contained in said housing; a first connection terminal, positioned outside said housing, for supplying power from said battery; said flash device including: a flash emitter for emitting flash light; a flash case for containing said flash emitter, having a connection panel for being secured to said attaching portion in a removable manner; a powering terminal, disposed outside said connection panel, so as to be connectable with said first connection terminal, so that the powering terminal is supplied with power by said lens-fitted photo film unit at times other than during exposure; and a main capacitor for supplying discharge current to said flash emitter, in order to make said flash emitter to emit flash light, said main capacitor being charged with power of said battery through said powering terminal before the exposure; wherein said housing is box-shaped, and has a front panel, a rear panel, and first and second lateral panels; and wherein only said first lateral panel has said attaching portion.