Patent ID: 8287193
Filing Date: 2012-10-16
Classification: G03B,H04N

Abstract:
1. An apparatus included in a lens barrel that moves between a photographable state and a retracted state, the apparatus comprising: a base member; a first lens unit which holds a first lens and is movable in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of the first lens; a second lens unit which holds a second lens, is attached to the first lens unit, and is movable in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of the second lens; and a plurality of rolling members which are sandwiched between the base member and the first lens unit in the photographable state, wherein a gap between the first lens unit and the second lens unit is adjustable, and wherein the gap between the first lens unit and the second lens unit is smaller in the retracted state as compared to the photographable state, and the rolling members do not contact the base member or the first lens unit in the retracted state.