Camera with zoom lens

In a camera, a combination comprising a variable lens adjustable lengthwise of a first optical axis between a first and at least one second setting corresponding to a shorter and to a longer focal length, respectively;

• an eyelevel viewfinder having an inlet window, an outlet window spaced from said inlet window along a second axis substantially parallel to said first axis and with said inlet window arranged on the line of sight, and means including movable elements for changing the image area visible in said viewfinder in dependence upon the setting of said variable lens;
• and actuating means operatively connected with said variable lens and with said movable elements for effecting adjustments of said lens between said first and second settings and for effecting concomitant movement of said elements in dependence upon said adjustments, said actuating means comprising a pushbutton movable between two end positions which correspond to said first and second settings, and biasing means permanently urging said pushbutton to one of said end positions, said lens being set for said shorter focal length when said pushbutton is in said one end position thereof and for said longer focal length when said pushbutton is moved to another of said end positions in which it is depressed inwardly of the camera;
• further comprising a film-transporting camera motor and an electrical circuit connected with said motor, including a switch for opening and closing said circuit;
• and means for arresting said pushbutton in said other end position, including a member which opens said switch and thereby said circuit when said arresting means arrests said pushbutton in said other end position, and vice versa.