There is provided a light control apparatus that maintains the overall
apparatus size small, increases the number of stop stages, and is
suitable for both the shutter and stop actions. A light control apparatus
includes a first actuator, a second actuator, a first light shielding
member driven by the first actuator, and a second light shielding member
driven by the second actuator, wherein in a stop adjusting action, the
first and second actuators drive the first and second light shielding
members and adjust an aperture formed by the first and second light
shielding members, and wherein in a shutter action, the second actuator
drives the second light-shielding member for a light shielding action.