Patent ID: 8995069
Filing Date: 2015-03-31
Classification: G02B,G03B,H04N

Abstract:
1. An interchangeable lens configured to be detachably attached to a camera body, that includes a holding unit at which a plurality of contacts is arranged, the interchangeable lens comprising: a first contact group that includes a plurality of contacts, arranged at the holding unit, through which a data communication is configured to be performed with the camera body in a first period; a second contact group that includes a plurality of contacts, arranged at the holding unit, through which a data communication is configured to be performed with the camera body in a second period which is shorter than the first period; a driving device that drives and shifts a driven member; and a power source contact arranged at the holding unit, through which a drive voltage for driving the driving device is configured to be supplied from the camera body, wherein the second contact group is arranged in a line at a position closer to the power source contact than the first contact group is, on the holding unit.