Patent ID: 6099172
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: G03B

Abstract:
In a camera having a shutter mechanism; actuating means for actuating the shutter mechanism; an aperture selecting assembly that is movable from an initial mode position to at least a first mode position in response to manipulation thereof for setting at least one exposure aperture; the actuating means including a finger engageable portion that is biased to a first position and when a depressing force is applied thereto is movable to a second position for actuating the shutter mechanism; the improvement comprising: the finger engageable portion being movable relatively rotatably and vertically to and within a portion of the aperture selecting assembly; and, a coupling element movable within the finger engageable portion and being selectively coupled to portions of the aperture selecting assembly for rotatably returning the selecting assembly to the initial mode position as the finger engageable portion returns to the first position from the second position following an exposure.