Patent ID: 6256457
Filing Date: 2001-07-03
Classification: G03B

Abstract:
A camera comprising:a vibration detection sensor which detects vibrations in the camera;a strobe emitter which emits light during an exposure when a strobe mode, set in accordance with a photometry process, is in effect;a strobe battery which supplies power to said strobe emitter; anda controller which determines whether the strobe battery needs charging and which:when the strobe mode is in effect and said strobe battery requires charging, deactivates said vibration detection sensor in conjunction with causing said strobe battery to charge, thereafter once the strobe battery is charged said controller activates said vibration detection sensor;when said vibration sensor is active, deactivates said vibration detection sensor upon receipt of a deactivation signal; andwhen the strobe mode is not in effect, said controller does not deactivate said vibration detection sensor, even if said strobe battery requires charging, and causes a vibration detection operation to be performed prior to charging of the strobe battery.