Quick Response Manufacturing: A Comprehensive Approach to Reducing Lead Times

A device for controlling a flash in a camera in accordance with depression of the shutter release mechanism, a desired diaphragm setting, a predetermined range of movement of a distance adjusting mechanism, and a predetermined setting of an exposure control mechanism. The flash circuit is actuated when a first switch contact, moved by rotation of a pointer keeper mechanism in accordance with the setting of the distance adjusting mechanism, contacts a second switch contact, moved by rotation of a control lever rotated in accordance with the setting of the diaphragm control means.