Patent ID: 8224175
Filing Date: 2012-07-17
Classification: G03B

Abstract:
1. A photographic apparatus having ring light module, comprising: a camera having a lens, the lens having an optical axis; a support base connected to the camera and comprising a tubular portion surrounding the lens, and an extension portion radially extending from the tubular portion; a plurality of variable light units arranged on the extension portion of the support base and being able to be driven to change the direction of light projected therefrom, wherein each of the variable light units comprises a fixed member fixed on the support base, a swing member pivotally connected to the fixed member, a circuit board disposed on the swing member, and a plurality of light emitting diodes arranged on the circuit board; and a drive mechanism used to drive the variable light units to change the directions of light beams projected from the variable light units, wherein the drive mechanism further comprises: