Self-timer device for motion picture camera

In a motion picture camera having a film feeding device, a shutter device, a first motor driving means which is provided for driving at least either the film feeding device or the shutter device, a zoom lens system and a second motor driving means which is provided for driving the zoom lens system;

• a self-timer device for automatic control of the photographing operation of the camera, comprising:
• first switching means which is electrically coupled to said first motor driving means for controlling the starting and stopping of said first motor driving means;
• second switching means which is electrically coupled to said second motor driving means for controlling the changing of the operation of the second motor driving means between a zooming operation and an automatic photographing control operation;
• controlling means for controlling said first and second switching means, the controlling means having a first control portion for restricting said first motor driving means constantly to an operative condition, a second control portion for restricting the first motor driving means to an inoperative condition during a first predetermined period of time, a third control portion for restricting the first motor driving means to an operative condition during a second predetermined period of time, a fourth control portion for restricting said second motor driving means to the zooming operation, the fourth control portion corresponding to said first control portion, and a fifth control portion for restricting the second motor driving means to the automatic photographing control operation, the fifth control portion corresponding to the second and third control portions;
• the first switching means being operatively associated with said controlling means so as to be controlled by the first, second and third control portions of the controlling means;
• the second switching means being operatively associated with said controlling means so as to be controlled by the fourth and fifth control portions of the controlling means;
• and said controlling means being connected to said second motor driving means to be driven thereby in acting on said first and second switching means;
• and
• releasable connecting means for operatively connecting said zoom lens system with said second motor driving means, said connecting means being disposed between the zoom lens system and the second motor driving means and operable to release the operative connection therebetween for automatic photographing control.