Hybrid cameras having optional irreversible clearance of electronic images with film unit removal and methods

摘要

In cameras and methods, a series of archival images are captured in a film unit in the camera. A series of electronic images corresponding to the archival images are captured in the camera. The electronic images are stored in memory of the camera. Unloading of the film unit from the camera is detected. Responsive to the unloading, selective clearance of the electronic images in memory is enabled.