| abstract |
A preferably pocket-sized camera adapted for underwater as well as above water use, comprises a one-piece outer housing formd of a transparent synthetic plastic material having most areas thereof coated with an opaque material except for areas forming objective lens and viewfinder window means, and, when used, electronic flash light diffusing window means, to eliminate the need for waterproofing these areas of the camera. The housing has an opening at the rear thereof providing an entry into a compartment for receiving a camera mechanism support frame on which are mounted substantially all of the functional components of the camera. Openings formed in the housing receive in watertight relation shutter, film advancing means, and, when used, electronic flash setting means. A closure member, having means thereon which cooperates with releasable closure sealing and locking means on the main housing, is provided for the opening in the rear of the housng. |