A sliding cover for protecting camera lens and switching the power of the
camera, comprising a cover plate and a permanent magnet. The cover plate
is slideably connected with the front shell of the camera, a magnetic
induction switch is installed at the inner side of the front shell.
Furthermore, the permanent magnet is connected to the cover plate, when
the lens is exposed while the cover plate is sliding away, the permanent
magnet will then be close to the inducible switch and switch the power
automatically. For sliding smooth, a few pads with low friction
coefficient and wear-resistant property can be installed between the
cover plate and the front shell of the camera; preferably, the inner side
of the of the cover plate can further installed a rolling wheel to smooth
the sliding and prevent scratch on the front shell surface when been
highly pressed.