Electronic camera with movable optical element

An electronic camera comprising:

• a taking optical system that forms a subject image;
• an image pickup device that converts an optical image formed thereon into electric signals;
• an optical element that is located between said taking optical system and said image pickup device, said optical element allowing the light from the subject to pass therethrough;
• and
• a driving mechanism that moves said optical element in a direction that is substantially parallel to a light-receptive surface of said image pickup device, said driving mechanism comprising a motor and a cam mechanism that converts rotational movement of said motor into reciprocating rectilinear movement to move said optical element, wherein said driving mechanism moves said optical element while said image pickup converts the optical image into electric signals.

An electronic camera comprising:

• a taking optical system that forms a subject image;
• an image pickup device that converts an optical image formed thereon into electric signals;
• an optical element that is located between said taking optical system and said image pickup device, said optical element allowing the light from the subject to pass therethrough, wherein said optical element is supported by a pair of guides which are configured to move along a pair of parallel shafts;
• and
• a driving mechanism that moves said optical element in a direction that is substantially parallel to a light-receptive surface of said image pickup device, wherein said driving mechanism moves said optical element while said image pickup converts the optical image into electric signals.