CN103220457B - Camera head, display packing - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a kind of camera head, display packing, it is possible to easily the subject of vigorous motion is appointed as main subject.As solution, this camera head has: generate the imaging apparatus (203) of the view data of shot object image；Show the display part (211) of the image corresponding with the view data that imaging apparatus (203) generates；Cut in image and comprise the region of the main subject candidate as benchmark during setting photographic parameter to generate the cutting portion (214c) of cutting image；And make cutting image that cutting portion (214c) generates with can display control unit (214g) on the right side of the picture that is shown on the image shown by display part (211) of selected mode.

Description

Camera head, display packing

Technical field

The present invention relates to generate the shooting dress of electrical image data by subject being imaged and carrying out opto-electronic conversion Put, camera head perform display packing and program.

Background technology

In the last few years, the same of the image shown by display monitor was being observed about the camera heads such as digital camera are known Time, it is possible to by the touch panel being overlapped on display monitor, desired for cameraman subject is appointed as the most being shot The technology (seeing patent documentation 1) of body.In the art, cameraman utilizes touch panel to specify desired mainly quilt Take the photograph body, this main subject specified is adjusted automatically the photographic parameters such as focusing and exposure such that it is able to carry out paying attention to The photography of main subject.

[patent documentation 1] Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication 11-136568 publication

But in the above prior art, the situation of the subject motion intense such as moving scene or big in subject Little situation or be in the case of subject coincides with one another, it is difficult to determine that photography composition is at display prison Desired subject is touched to be assigned therein as main subject in image shown by visual organ.It is therefore desirable for propose one Even the subject of motion intense also can easily be appointed as the technology of main subject.

Summary of the invention

The present invention is exactly to complete in view of the foregoing, even its object is to provide a kind of speed quick and be difficult to The subject specified, cameraman also be able to when take photography attitude be easily assigned therein as the most being shot The camera head of body, display packing.

In order to solve above-mentioned problem, reaching purpose, the camera head that the present invention relates to is characterised by having: shooting Portion, it generates the view data of shot object image；Display part, the above-mentioned view data that its display generates with above-mentioned image pickup part Corresponding image；Cutting portion, it cuts the main quilt comprised as benchmark during setting photographic parameter in above-mentioned image Take the photograph the region of body candidate to generate cutting image；Display control unit, it makes the above-mentioned cutting image that above-mentioned cutting portion generates Can selected mode be shown on the right side of the picture on the above-mentioned image that above-mentioned display part shows；And input unit, What it accepted to show above-mentioned display part can the input of indication signal specified of selected above-mentioned cutting image.

Moreover, it relates to camera head on the basis of foregoing invention, it is characterised in that described camera head is also Having the face test section of the face detecting the subject included in above-mentioned image, above-mentioned cutting portion cuts and comprises by above-mentioned face The region of the face that test section detects is to generate cutting image.

Moreover, it relates to camera head on the basis of foregoing invention, it is characterised in that at above-mentioned face test section In the case of detecting multiple face, above-mentioned display control unit make above-mentioned display part only show predetermined quantity is by above-mentioned cutting The above-mentioned cutting image that portion generates.

Moreover, it relates to camera head on the basis of foregoing invention, it is characterised in that raw in above-mentioned cutting portion In the case of becoming multiple above-mentioned cutting image, above-mentioned display control unit makes above-mentioned display part compare the cutting of other subjects Image preferentially shows the above-mentioned cutting image of the subject of the central part being positioned at above-mentioned image.

Moreover, it relates to camera head on the basis of foregoing invention, it is characterised in that above-mentioned display control unit Make above-mentioned display part that above-mentioned cutting image to be shown in the height of the face detected in above-mentioned image with above-mentioned face test section The position that degree is corresponding.

Moreover, it relates to camera head on the basis of foregoing invention, it is characterised in that above-mentioned display control unit The above-mentioned display part right region on display picture is made to show above-mentioned cutting image.

Moreover, it relates to camera head on the basis of foregoing invention, it is characterised in that at above-mentioned face test section In the case of cannot detecting the face corresponding with above-mentioned cutting image, above-mentioned display control unit makes above-mentioned display part display table Show the warning that the subject corresponding with this cutting image disappears.

Moreover, it relates to camera head on the basis of foregoing invention, it is characterised in that described camera head is also Having: touch panel, it is arranged on the display picture of above-mentioned display part, detects the touch from outside object, Export position signalling corresponding with the touch location detected；Main subject configuration part, its will with from above-mentioned touch The subject photographed in the above-mentioned cutting image corresponding to above-mentioned position signalling of panel input is set as main subject；With And photography control portion, it sets above-mentioned on the basis of the above-mentioned main subject that above-mentioned main subject configuration part sets Photographic parameter, controls the photography of this camera head, and above-mentioned input unit is above-mentioned touch panel.

Moreover, it relates to camera head on the basis of foregoing invention, it is characterised in that described camera head is also Have: operating portion, its input accepting to indicate the operation instruction signal of the change of above-mentioned photographic parameter；And parameter becomes More portion, it, according to the aforesaid operations indication signal being accepted to input by aforesaid operations portion, changes the upper of above-mentioned main subject State photographic parameter.

Moreover, it relates to camera head on the basis of foregoing invention, it is characterised in that described camera head is also There is the camera lens part being accommodated the optical system as shot object image,

Aforesaid operations portion is arranged at above-mentioned camera lens part.

Moreover, it relates to camera head on the basis of foregoing invention, it is characterised in that above-mentioned photographic parameter is The most any among the focusing state of above-mentioned subject, exposure status and the display multiplying power corresponding with above-mentioned cutting image More than 1.

Moreover, it relates to camera head perform display packing in, this camera head has: generate subject The image pickup part of the view data of picture；Show the display of the image corresponding with the above-mentioned view data that above-mentioned image pickup part generates Portion, this display packing is characterised by, including: cutting step, cut in above-mentioned image and comprise as setting photography The region of the main subject candidate of benchmark during parameter generates cutting image；Display rate-determining steps, makes in above-mentioned sanction Cut the above-mentioned cutting image generated in step so that selected mode the above-mentioned figure that above-mentioned display part shows can be shown in On the right side of upper picture；And input step, accept above-mentioned display part is shown can selected above-mentioned cutting figure As carrying out the input of the indication signal specified.

Moreover, it relates to make in the program that camera head performs, this camera head has and generates shot object image The display part of the image that the image pickup part of view data, display are corresponding with the above-mentioned view data of above-mentioned image pickup part generation, should Program is characterised by, make camera head perform following steps: cutting step, cut in above-mentioned image and comprise conduct The region of the main subject candidate of benchmark when setting photographic parameter generates cutting image；Display rate-determining steps, makes The above-mentioned cutting image generated in above-mentioned cutting step is selected mode can be shown in above-mentioned display part and show Above-mentioned image on picture on the right side of；And input step, accept above-mentioned display part is shown can selected on State cutting image and carry out the input of the indication signal specified.

According to the present invention, the master of benchmark when display control unit makes the setting being generated as photographic parameter with cutting portion Want cutting image corresponding to subject candidate with can the pre-determined bit that is overlapped on live view image of selected mode The place of putting and be shown in display part.Even it is as a result, it is possible to obtain speed agility and be difficult to the subject specified, also can The effect of main subject easily it is assigned therein as when cameraman takes photography attitude.

Accompanying drawing explanation

Fig. 1 is the composition of the side towards subject of the camera head representing that first embodiment of the present invention relates to Figure.

Fig. 2 is the composition of the side towards cameraman of the camera head representing that first embodiment of the present invention relates to Figure.

Fig. 3 is the block diagram of the composition of the camera head representing that first embodiment of the present invention relates to.

Fig. 4 is the flow chart of the summary of the process representing that the camera head that first embodiment of the present invention relates to performs.

Fig. 5 is the figure representing the situation when camera head using first embodiment of the present invention to relate to is photographed.

Fig. 6 is the flow chart of the summary of the couple candidate detection display process representing Fig. 4.

Fig. 7 is an example of the image shown by display part of the camera head representing that first embodiment of the present invention relates to Figure.

Fig. 8 is another example of the image shown by display part of the camera head representing that first embodiment of the present invention relates to Figure.

Fig. 9 is another example of the image shown by display part of the camera head representing that first embodiment of the present invention relates to Figure.

Figure 10 is another of the image shown by display part of the camera head representing that first embodiment of the present invention relates to The figure of example.

Figure 11 is another of the image shown by display part of the camera head representing that first embodiment of the present invention relates to The figure of example.

Figure 12 is another of the image shown by display part of the camera head representing that first embodiment of the present invention relates to The figure of example.

Figure 13 is another of the image shown by display part of the camera head representing that first embodiment of the present invention relates to The figure of example.

Figure 14 is the one of the image representing that the image shown by conventional camera head is specified main subject by cameraman The figure of example.

Figure 15 is another of the image shown by display part of the camera head representing that first embodiment of the present invention relates to The figure of example.

Figure 16 is the flow chart of the summary of the process representing that the camera head that second embodiment of the present invention relates to performs.

Figure 17 is the figure of another example of the image that the display part of the camera head representing second embodiment of the present invention shows.

Figure 18 is the figure of another example of the image that the display part of the camera head representing second embodiment of the present invention shows.

Figure 19 is the flow chart of the summary of the process representing that the camera head that third embodiment of the present invention relates to performs.

Figure 20 is the figure schematically showing situation when cameraman touches.

Figure 21 is an example of the image that the display part of the camera head representing that third embodiment of the present invention relates to shows Figure.

Figure 22 is to represent the figure of situation that cameraman resets when selecting region.

Figure 23 is another example of the image that the display part of the camera head representing that third embodiment of the present invention relates to shows Figure.

Label declaration

1 camera head；2 main parts；3 camera lens parts；4 eyepiece portions；41 eyepiece communication units；42 eyepiece display parts； 201 shutters；202 shutter drive divisions；203 imaging apparatuss；204 imaging apparatus drive divisions；205 signal processing parts； 206 illuminating parts；207 acceleration detecting section；208 main body communication units；209 accessory communication portions；210 operation inputting part； 210a on and off switch；210b release-push；210c photograph mode switching switch；211 display parts；212 touch panels； 213 record portions；214 control portions；214a image processing part；214b face test section；214c cutting portion；214d master Want subject configuration part；214e parameter modification portion；214f photographs control portion；214g display control unit；309 camera lenses Operating portion；309a operates ring

Detailed description of the invention

Explanation is for implementing the mode (hereinafter referred to as " embodiment ") of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.Further, originally Invention is not limited to this embodiment.In the description of the figures, give same label to same section to illustrate.

Fig. 1 is the side towards subject (front face side) of the camera head representing that first embodiment of the present invention relates to The figure of composition.Fig. 2 is the (back of the body of the side towards cameraman of the camera head representing that first embodiment of the present invention relates to Side, face) the figure of composition.Fig. 3 is the block diagram of the composition of the camera head representing that first embodiment of the present invention relates to.

As shown in FIG. 1 to 3, camera head 1 have main part 2, can on main part 2 camera lens of disassembled and assembled freely Portion 3, can on main part 2 the eyepiece portion (electronic viewfinder) 4 of disassembled and assembled freely.

Main part 2 have shutter 201, shutter drive division 202, imaging apparatus 203, imaging apparatus drive division 204, Signal processing part 205, illuminating part 206, acceleration detecting section 207, main body communication unit 208, accessory communication portion 209, Operation inputting part 210, display part 211, touch panel 212, record portion 213, control portion 214.

Shutter 201 carries out on-off action, thus carries out the state of imaging apparatus 203 is set as exposure status or shading The exposure actions of state.Shutter 201 is to use the mechanical shutters such as focal plane shutter to constitute.Shutter drive division 202 It is to use motor etc. to constitute, drives shutter 201 according to the indication signal inputted from control portion 214.

Imaging apparatus 203 is to use CCD(Charge Coupled Device) or CMOS(Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) etc. composition, accept light that camera lens part 3 assembles and carry out opto-electronic conversion, from And it is continuously generated view data.Imaging apparatus drive division 204 is made from imaging apparatus 203 to letter by predetermined timing Number process portion 205 exports view data (analogue signal).This means that imaging apparatus drive division 204 is fast as electronics Door plays a role.

The signal processing part 205 view data to inputting from imaging apparatus 203 implements the signal processing such as amplification, then enters Row A/D changes, thus generates the view data of numeral and export to control portion 214.

Illuminating part 206 is to use xenon lamp or LED(Light Emitting Diode) etc. constitute.Illuminating part 206 to The area of visual field that camera head 1 carries out imaging irradiates the flash of light as fill-in light.

Acceleration detecting section 207 is to use acceleration transducer and gyro sensor etc. to constitute, and detects at shooting dress Put the acceleration produced in 1 and export to control portion 214.

Main body communication unit 208 is the communication interface of the communication of the camera lens part 3 for carrying out and be assemblied on main part 2. Accessory communication portion 209 is the communication interface of the communication in the eyepiece portion 4 for carrying out and be assemblied on main part 2.Further, Accessory communication portion 209 can also be different from the adnexa in eyepiece portion 4, such as electronic flash unit, GPS receiver device, Can communicate with the communicator of outside processing means two-way communication and mike etc..

As depicted in figs. 1 and 2, operation inputting part 210 has the power supply status of camera head 1 is switched to connection shape Releasing of the instruction of the on and off switch 210a of state or off-state, input imparting still image photography or dynamic image photography The release-push 210b of discharge signal, input give the instruction that the various photograph modes set in camera head 1 switch Switching signal photograph mode switching switch 210c.Release-push 210b can retreat by from outside pressing. In the case of partly pressing release-push 210b, the 1st release signal of input instruction photography warming up.To this, In the case of entirely pressing release-push 210b, the 2nd release signal of input instruction still image photography.Further, Operation inputting part 210 has the rotating disc type configuration switch (not shown) of the various setup parameters setting camera head 1.

Display part 211 is to use liquid crystal or organic EL(Electro Luminescence) etc. the display floater of composition real Existing.The image that display part 211 display is corresponding with view data.Display part 211 display and the operation of camera head 1 Relevant operation information and the photographic information relevant with photography.

Touch panel 212 is arranged on the display picture of display part 211.Touch panel 212 detects from outside right The touch of object, exports the position signalling corresponding with the touch location detected.Touch panel 212 can also detect use The position that family contacts according to the information of display on display part 211, accepts the contact position that instruction detects according to this The input of the indication signal of the action that camera head 1 is to be carried out.Generally touch panel 212 has resistive film mode, quiet Electricity capacitive way, optical mode etc..In this 1st embodiment, no matter the touch panel of which kind of mode can be applied. And in this 1st embodiment, touch panel 212 plays a role as input unit.

Record portion 213 is flash memory or the DRAM(Dynamic using the inside being fixed at camera head 1 RandomAccess Memory) etc. semiconductor memory realize.Record portion 213 record is used for making camera head 1 The various programs that are operated, this program of the first embodiment and the various data used in program performs and Parameter etc..Record portion 213 recording image data, and record the letter of the camera lens part 3 can being assemblied on main part 2 The information such as the control information of breath and the view data corresponding with the kind of camera lens part 3.And record portion 213 can also wrap Containing the storage medium that can be read by computer from the storage card etc. of external mounting.

Control portion 214 be use CPU(Central Processing Unit) etc. constitute.Control portion 214 is according to coming Carry out from operation inputting part 210 and the indication signal of touch panel 212 and switching signal etc. and constitute camera head 1 Instruction corresponding to each several part and the transmission etc. of data, be uniformly controlled the action of camera head 1.

The detailed composition in control portion 214 is described.Control portion 214 have image processing part 214a, face test section 214b, Cutting portion 214c, main subject configuration part 214d, parameter modification portion 214e, photography control portion 214f, display control Portion 214g processed.

Image processing part 214a uses image engine (image controller) to constitute, to from signal processing part 205 The view data (RAW data) of input carries out various image procossing generation and processes view data and export to record portion 213.Specifically, image processing part 214a at least comprises optical black subtraction process, Bai Ping to view data Weighing apparatus (WB) adjustment processes, also carries out change while view data in the case of imaging apparatus 203 is for Bayer array Process, the process of color matrices calculation process, gamma correction, color reproduction process and edge enhancement process etc. are at interior figure As processing.Image processing part 214a can also be according to JPEG(Joint Photographic Experts Group) mode Compressing image data, by the Imagery Data Recording after compression in record portion 213.

In the image that face test section 214b Land use models coupling (pattern matching) detection is corresponding with view data The face comprised.Specifically, after the position of the face that face test section 214b Land use models matching detection is published picture in picture, The position of the characteristic point of the detection faces such as eyes, nose, mouth, thus detect the position of face, the size (size) of face, Face towards, the angle (inclination) etc. of face.And face test section 214b can not only detect face, moreover it is possible to detection Canis familiaris L. Face with cat etc..Face test section 214b can also use the known technology beyond pattern match to detect face.

Cutting portion 214c cuts out to be included in and sets the photographic parameter corresponding with the view data that imaging apparatus 203 generates The region of the main subject candidate of Shi Zuowei benchmark, generates cutting image.Specifically, cutting portion 214c is from figure Take out, as inscribe, the region comprising the face detected by face test section 214b and generate cutting image.It addition, examine at face In the case of survey portion 214b detects multiple face, cutting portion 214c takes out the region comprising each face from image inscribe, raw Become multiple cutting image.

Main subject configuration part 214d is according to the position signalling inputted from touch panel 212, from multiple the most being shot Body candidate sets the main subject as benchmark during setting photographic parameter.

Parameter modification portion 214e is according to from operation inputting part 210, touch panel 212 or the camera lens of aftermentioned camera lens part 3 The indication signal of operating portion 309 input and operation signal, change the photographic parameter of the display mode of main subject.Its In, photographic parameter refers among the display multiplying power of the focusing state of main subject, exposure status and cutting image At least more than any one.Contemplate the zoom ratio of camera lens part 3, aperture, focusing position or the exposure of camera head 1 The photographic parameters such as light time, shutter speed and iso sensitivity, the brightness of image of display part 211 display and picture size, When can also change display according to condition depending on display parameters such as the property distinguished improvement.

Control portion 214f is in the case of being transfused to release signal via release-push 210b in photography, carries out starting to take the photograph Control as the photographing actions of device 1.Wherein, the photographing actions of camera head 1 refers to signal processing part 205 With image processing part 214a for by shutter drive division 202 and the driving of imaging apparatus drive division 204, shooting unit The view data that part 203 is exported implements the action of predetermined process.The performed as described above view data processed is photographed control Portion 214f processed is recorded in record portion 213.It addition, photography control portion 214f controls the photography of camera head 1, so that Obtain photographic parameter to be suitable for by the main subject set by main subject configuration part 214d.

The image corresponding with view data is shown in display part 211 and/or eyepiece display part by display control unit 214g 42.Specifically, display control unit 214g is set to displayable state at eyepiece display part 42, such as power supply connects During the state led to, make the live view image corresponding with view data be shown in eyepiece display part 42, and show at eyepiece Show when portion 42 is set off state, make the live view image corresponding with view data be shown in display part 211. It addition, display control unit 214g is for comprising the region of the face detected by face test section 214b, by rectangular-shaped frame Overlap is shown on live view image.And then, the cutting figure that cutting portion 214c is also generated by display control unit 214g As being shown in eyepiece display part 42 or display part 211 as icon image.Display control unit 214g also makes cutting portion The pre-position that is overlapped on live view image of multiple cutting images that 214c generates, and with can be selected Mode is shown in display part 211 or eyepiece display part 42.Specifically, shooting is being observed from rear side (seeing Fig. 2) In the case of device 1, cutting image is shown in cameraman as icon image longitudinal arrangement by display control unit 214g The right areas (release-push 210b side) of the display part 211 that the right hand is operable to.And then, display control unit 214g In the case of face test section 214b detects multiple face, the cutting figure that predetermined quantity is generated by cutting portion 214c It is shown on display part 211 as being overlapped on live view image.Display control unit 214g using cutting image as Icon image longitudinal arrangement is shown in the presumptive area on the display picture of display part 211.Further, from rear side (ginseng See Fig. 2) to observe in the case of camera head 1, cutting image can also be marked on a map by display control unit 214g as figure Lower area as the display part 211 that the transversely arranged cameraman's of being shown in right hand is operable to.

Can also make to have main part 2 as constructed as above possesses can be double with personal computer (not shown) via network Communication function to communication.

Camera lens part 3 have optical system 301, zoom lens drive division 302, zoom lens positions test section 303, Focus lens drive division 304, focus lens position detection part 305, aperture 306, aperture drive division 307, f-number Test section 308, camera lens operating portion 309, shot record portion 310, camera lens communication unit 311, lens control portion 312.

Optical system 301, from predetermined area of visual field converging light, makes the light of this convergence in the imaging surface of imaging apparatus 203 Imaging.Optical system 301 has zoom lens 301a, focus lens 301b.Zoom lens 301a is to use 1 Or multiple lens are constituted, move in optical axis L, thus change the zoom ratio of optical system 301.Focusing mirror Head 301b is to use one or more camera lenses to constitute, and moves, thus change optical system 301 in optical axis L Focusing position and focal length.

Zoom lens drive division 302 is to use motor or DC motor etc. to constitute.Zoom lens drive division 302 Under the control in lens control portion 312, zoom lens 301a is made to move in optical axis L.

Zoom lens positions test section 303 is to use optical chopper etc. to constitute, and detection is by zoom lens drive division 302 The position of the zoom lens driven.Specifically, zoom lens positions test section 303 is by zoom lens drive division 302 The rotation amount of the driving motor comprised is converted to umber of pulse, according to the umber of pulse detection zoom lens 301a after conversion Relative to the location in optical axis L of the reference position on the basis of infinity.

Focus lens drive division 304 is to use motor or DC motor etc. to constitute.Focus lens drive division 304 Under the control in lens control portion 312, focus lens 301b is made to move in optical axis L.

Focus lens position detection part 305 is to use optical chopper etc. to constitute, and detection is focused lens driving portion 304 The position of the focus lens driven.Focus lens position detection part 305 by with zoom lens positions test section 303 Same method, detects focus lens 301b position in optical axis L.

Aperture 306 is by limiting the adjustment that the amount of incident of the light that optical system 301 is assembled is exposed.Aperture drives Portion 307 is to use motor etc. to constitute, and under the control in lens control portion 312, drives aperture 306, thus Adjust the light quantity of the light inciding imaging apparatus 203.

F-number test section 308 detects the state of the aperture 306 driven by aperture drive division 307, thus detects aperture The f-number of 306.F-number test section 308 is to use linear encoder or variable resistor element isoelectric level meter and A/D Change-over circuits etc. are constituted.

As it is shown in figure 1, camera lens operating portion 309 is provided in the operation ring 309a of the surrounding of the lens barrel of camera lens part 3 Deng, it is transfused to the zoom lens 301a in instruction optical system 301 and the action of focus lens 301b or camera head The indication signal of the action of 1.Camera lens operating portion 309 can also is that push switch etc..

Shot record portion 310 stores the control journey for determining optical system 301 and the position of aperture 306 and motion Sequence.Shot record portion 310 stores the multiplying power of optical system 301, focal length, the angle of visual field, aberration and F value (brightness) Deng.

Camera lens communication unit 311 is when camera lens part 3 is assemblied on main part 2, for the main body communication with main part 2 The communication interface that portion 208 communicates.

Lens control portion 312 is to use CPU etc. to constitute, according to via main body communication unit 208 and camera lens communication unit The indication signal from control portion 214 of 311 inputs and driving signal, control the action of camera lens part 3.Lens control Portion 312 by main body communication unit 208 and camera lens communication unit 311 and generates the timing of view data with imaging apparatus 203 Synchronously export to control portion 214 the zoom lens 301a detected by zoom lens positions test section 303 position, Position and the f-number test section 308 of focus lens 301b that focus lens position detection part 305 detects detect The f-number of aperture 306.

Eyepiece portion 4 shows the display picture that user is capable of identify that by making eyes close.Eyepiece portion 4 display and shooting Live view image corresponding to view data that element 203 generates.Eyepiece portion 4 has eyepiece communication unit 41, eyepiece Display part 42.

Eyepiece communication unit 41 is to be used for when being assemblied on main part 2 in eyepiece portion 4 and the accessory communication of main part 2 The interface that portion 209 communicates.

Eyepiece display part 42 is that the display floater using liquid crystal or organic EL etc. to constitute realizes.Eyepiece display part 42 Show the live view image corresponding with view data.Eyepiece display part 42 by the operation information of camera head 1 or with The relevant photographic information of photography situation is overlapped on live view image and shows.User shows close to eyepiece by making eyes Show portion 42, can confirm that live view image.

Illustrate possess the action that camera head 1 as constructed as above is carried out.Fig. 4 is to represent the place that camera head 1 performs The flow chart of the summary of reason.

In Fig. 4, first as user operation on and off switch 210a, (the step when power supply of camera head 1 is turned on Rapid S101: yes), control portion 214 judges whether camera head 1 is in photograph mode (step S102).Control portion 214 be judged as camera head 1 be in photograph mode in the case of (step S102: yes), camera head 1 is transferred to Step S103 described later.On the other hand, control portion 214 is judged as that camera head 1 is not at the feelings of photograph mode Under condition (step S102: no), step S115 described later transferred to by camera head 1.Further, at camera head 1 Power supply be not at on-state in the case of (step S101: no), camera head 1 terminates present treatment.

In step s 103, display control unit 214g is according to the pattern setting camera head 1, at display part 211 Or on eyepiece display part 42, show the live view corresponding with the view data that imaging apparatus 203 is continuously generated successively Image.Thus, as it is shown in figure 5, cameraman can observe display part 211 or eyepiece display part 42 display Live view image selects photography composition while photographing.

Then, photography control portion 214f communicates (step S104) with camera lens part 3.Specifically, photography control Portion 214f processed obtains lens data via main body communication unit 208 from camera lens part 3.Wherein, lens data comprises focusing Camera lens 301b, zoom lens 301b and the action parameter of aperture 306, optical data, camera lens status data.Action Parameter is the highest speed of action information etc. of focus lens 301b.Optical data is spectral transmission information, distortion school Positive information and chromatic aberration information etc..Camera lens status data is that focus lens 301b and zoom lens 301b are in optical axis L On positional information and the f-number information etc. of aperture 306.

Hereafter, as the main subject candidate of benchmark during camera head 1 detection setting photographic parameter, perform this inspection The main subject candidate measured as icon image can selected mode be shown on live view image The couple candidate detection display of pre-position processes (step S105).

Fig. 6 is the flow chart of the summary representing that couple candidate detection display processes.In Fig. 6, photography control portion 214f judges Can face test section 214b detect face (step S201) in the image corresponding with view data.Photography controls Portion 214f is judged as that face test section 214b (walks in the case of face can being detected in the image corresponding with view data Rapid S201: yes), step S202 transferred to by camera head 1.On the other hand, photography control portion 214f is judged as face In the case of test section 214b cannot detect face in the image corresponding with view data (step S201: no), Camera head 1 returns the mastery routine of Fig. 4.

Then, the number of the face that photography control portion 214f judgement face test section 214b detects in live view image Amount nf, the position Pf of each face, each face size Sf(step S202).

Hereafter, photography control portion 214f by length Tp longitudinal on live view image divided by by face test section 214b Quantity nf(Ti=Tp/nf of the face detected from live view image) calculate on live view image main Length Ti(step S203 of the longitudinal direction (short side direction) of each icon image of subject candidate).Further, photography control Portion 214f processed may also take into size Sf of the face that face test section 214b detects from live view image and counts Calculate the longitudinal length Ti of the icon image of main subject candidate.

Then, photography control portion 214f judges that whether the longitudinal length Ti of each icon image of main subject candidate exists The longitudinal length of the icon image of the main subject of the quantity that can show on live view image set in advance More than Tt (step S204).Each icon image vertical of main subject candidate it is judged as at photography control portion 214f To length Ti at the icon of the main subject candidate of the quantity that can show on live view image set in advance In the case of more than the longitudinal length Tt of image (step S204: yes), step described later transferred to by camera head 1 S205.On the other hand, it is judged as at photography control portion 214f that the longitudinal direction of each icon image of main subject candidate is long Degree Ti marks on a map less than the figure of the main subject candidate of the quantity that can show on live view image set in advance In the case of the longitudinal length Tt of picture (step S204: no), step S207 described later transferred to by camera head 1.

In step S205, cutting portion 214c cuts out from live view image and comprises face test section 214b detection To the region of face and generate cutting image, the cutting image of this generation is marked on a map as each figure of main subject candidate Picture, carries out size adjusting process to longitudinal length Ti, generates the icon image (iconifying) of each face.Thus, even if Subject in live view image less, cameraman be difficult to touch select time also can easily select.

Then, the position of the face that display control unit 214g detects in live view image according to face test section 214b, The right areas being arranged on live view image by the icon image that cutting portion 214c generates, is shown in display part 211 Or on eyepiece display part 42 (step S206).Concrete as it is shown in fig. 7, at face test section 214b from live view figure As Wn(n=integer) in the quantity of the face of main subject candidate that detects when being 3 (face frame K1～K3), Icon image A1～A3 that cutting portion 214c generates is arranged on live view image Wn by display control unit 214g Right areas R1 on and be shown in display part 211.Wherein, icon image A1～A3 is made to be shown in right areas The reason of R1 is, when forefinger is positioned on release-push 210b by cameraman, easy thumb selects Icon image.Wherein, right areas R1 is in the case of observing from the rear side of camera head 1, along length Direction will be in the region near release-push 210b when being substantially divided into 5 part on the display picture of display part 211. And can suitably set the width of the length direction of right areas R1.Hereafter camera head 1 returns the main journey of Fig. 4 Sequence.

In step S207, photography control portion 214f judges whether to operate and switches in display in live view image The icon image of main subject candidate.Specifically, photography control portion 214f is according to inputting from touch panel 212 Position signalling, it may be judged whether operate next candidate switch of display in live view image.Wait not operating next In the case of choosing switch (step S207: no), control portion 214f is from picture centre prioritizing selection predetermined quantity in photography The face (step S208) of the individual main subject candidate detected in live view image by face test section 214b. Specifically, as shown in Figure 8, photography control portion 214f makes a reservation for from the picture central part prioritizing selection of display part 211 Quantity (such as 3) had photographed the main quilt detected in live view image Wn by face test section 214b Take the photograph face frame K1～K5 of body candidate P1～P5.In the case of figure 8, photography control portion 214f selects at face The main subject candidate photographed face frame K1～K3 that test section 214b detects in live view image Wn P1～P3.Now, photography control portion 214f can use main subject candidate face towards (such as towards just The face in face), the size (face that such as picture inside dimension is bigger) of face, be in face (camera head 1 and quilt the most nearby Take the photograph the closest face of body), focusing (for instance in the face of optimal focusing), resting state (in such as picture the most Static face) and candidate's setting order (face of the most up-to-date candidate) among at least any one, be better than other main Subject candidate is wanted to select main subject candidate.

Then, cutting portion 214c cuts out from live view image and comprises the main quilt that photography control portion 214f selects Take the photograph the region of each face of body candidate, generate the cutting image icon image (step S209) as main subject candidate.

Hereafter, the position of the face that display control unit 214g detects in live view image according to face test section 214b, The right areas that is arranged on live view image of icon image that cutting portion 214c is generated and be shown in display part 211 or eyepiece display part 42(step S210), using the replacement as the icon image indicating main subject candidate Next candidate's icon that next candidate switchs and plays a role is configured at below icon image and is shown in display part 211 (step S211).Concrete as it is shown in figure 9, display control unit 214g icon image that cutting portion 214c is generated A1～A3 is arranged in right areas R1 on live view image Wn and is shown in display part 211, and by next Candidate icon A10 is configured at and is shown in display part 211 below icon image A3.Further, display control unit 214g In the case of live view image is shown on eyepiece display part 42, by icon image and next candidate's figure indicated weight Fold and be shown on live view image.Now, photography control portion 214f can from touch panel 212 receive with During the position signalling of the position that each icon image is corresponding, carry out the control corresponding with each icon.It is possible to reduce and consume Electricity.Hereafter, camera head 1 returns the mastery routine of Fig. 4.

In step S207, when operating next candidate and switching (step S207: yes), photograph control portion 214f The face of face of main subject candidate is currently selected to be changed to pre-in live view image by being used for face test section 214b The face (step S212) of determined number (such as 3) next main subject candidate.Concrete as it is shown in figure 9, take the photograph Shadow control portion 214f have selected face K1～K3 as main subject candidate in the case of, as shown in Figure 10, become More select face K4, face K5 and face K1 as next main subject candidate.Thus, display control unit 214g The icon image A1, icon image A4 and the icon image A5 that make cutting portion 214c generate are arranged in live view figure As right areas R1 on Wn and can selected mode show.Thus, less in subject region or quilt Taking the photograph in the case of body overlaps each other, cameraman is by touching icon image, it is possible to select main subject.Wherein, figure The size (viewing area) of logo image is pre-formed into meeting finger size.Its result, cameraman will not mistake be carried out Touch.And then, even subject less in live view image Wn, also serve as icon image and shown significantly Illustrating, therefore cameraman can accurately and rapidly select.The region of the desired main subject of such as cameraman exists In live view image Wn less and in the case of being difficult to touch and selecting, due to can be by live view image Wn The subject inside photographed shows coequally as icon image, and therefore cameraman can wait from multiple main subjects Choose and to easily and reliably select desired main subject.Hereafter, step S209 transferred to by camera head 1.When When the size of the back displays panel of photographing unit is bigger, the region of touch is wider, and operation is difficult to, and in this enforcement In example, as shown in figure 11, even if holding photographing unit, in order to good cross shutter opportunity and not by the forefinger of the right hand from Under the state that shutter release button 210b leaves, where what no matter subject was positioned at picture also is able to sharp right-handed thumb Specify.Owing to remain photographing unit firmly, so not having hand shaking, can reliably select subject and can enter Pretty good it's shutter opportunity the pasting photography of row.The scope that icon A1-A3 centralized configuration can bend in thumb (is remembered herein Carry as on the right side of picture), if but blocked picture excessively, then can also be shown in the upper right quarter of picture.Herein Show the embodiment of overlap, but display picture can also be come with icon part.

Return Fig. 4, continue the explanation that step S106 rises.In step s 106, touching via touch panel 212 In the case of the icon image of the main subject candidate on live view image (step S106: yes), mainly quilt Take the photograph body configuration part 214d to be set as the main subject candidate corresponding with the icon image touched as photographic parameter Change object main subject (step S107).Hereafter, main subject is set by photography control portion 214f The main subject that portion 214d sets selects the region of the main subject in live view image as change photography ginseng The object (step S108) of number.The most as shown in figure 11, in the case of cameraman have selected icon image A3, Photography control portion 214f is the main subject candidate corresponding with icon image A3 using the object as change photographic parameter K3 is chosen as main subject, and the image near this main subject K3 is chosen as changing the object of photographic parameter Region.Now, as shown in figure 12, display control unit 214g will be able to amplify for selected icon image Icon image A12 be shown in the left region on live view image Wn, and make next candidate switch A10 Icon image in addition does not shows.Thus cameraman just can intuitively hold selected main subject.

In step s 106, the main subject candidate on live view image is not being touched via touch panel 212 Icon image time (step S106: no), photography control portion 214f select live view image picture central authorities Region is as the object (step S109) of change parameter.Hereafter step S110 transferred to by camera head 1.

Then, operate operation ring 309a in the case of (step S110: yes), parameter modification portion 214e according to The photographic parameter (step S111) in the operation adjustment photography of operation ring 309a region selected by control portion 214f.Tool Body as shown in figure 13, in the case of photography control portion 214f have selected main subject P3 (Figure 13 (a)), is joined Number changing unit 214e according to the operational ton of operation ring 309a, use the brightness in region of face K3 to be exposed adjusting and Focusing adjusts (Figure 13 (b)).Accordingly, for main subject P3, photographic parameter becomes suitable, the most suitably exposes Light state and focusing state.Its result as shown in figure 14, compares the situation of directly touch, and cameraman can be the most fast Select mobile violent main subject, moreover it is possible to easily and reliably select fastly.

In step s 110, in the case of operation ring 309a not being operated (step S110: no), photography control Portion 214f processed is adjusted automatically so that photographic parameter is suitable for selected region (step S112).

After step S111 and step S112, in the situation that have input the 2nd release signal from release-push 210b Under (step S113: yes), photography control portion 214f photograph, Imagery Data Recording photography obtained is in record Portion's 213(step S114).Now, in the case of have input position signalling from touch panel 212, photography controls Portion 214f can photograph.Photography control portion 214f can also carry out the photography (group of each exposure to main subject Group (bracket) is photographed).Each main subject candidate can also be carried out by photography control portion 214f by correct exposure Photography.Photography control portion 214f can also synthesize this image according to every multiexposure, multiple exposure to main subject sequence photography And with correct exposure, main subject is photographed (HDR photography).Hereafter, photography control portion 214f and shooting Device 1 returns step S101.

In step S113, in the case of not via release-push 210b input the 2nd release signal (step S114: No), camera head 1 returns step S101.

In step s 102, photographic attachment 1 not photograph mode (step S102: no), camera head 1 selects In the case of the reproduction (reproduction mode) of the view data recorded by record portion 213 (step S115: yes), aobvious Show that control portion 214g reproduces the image (step S116) corresponding with the view data of record portion 213 record.

Then, in the case of the indication signal that have input change image to be reproduced (step S117: yes), display The image (step S118) that 214g change in control portion reproduces.Hereafter, camera head 1 returns step S101.With this Relatively, in the case of the indication signal not inputting change image to be reproduced (step S117: no), camera head 1 returns step S101.

In step sl 15, the non-selected view data recorded by record portion 213 of camera head 1 reproduction (again Existing pattern) in the case of (step S115: no), camera head 1 performs change along with the operation of operation ring 309a And occur the setting change of the setting of the photographic parameter of change to process (step S119).The most as shown in figure 15, aobvious Show that ring operation switching is set image and is shown in display part 211 by control portion 214g.Now, photography control portion 214f will The content corresponding with the icon that cameraman selects, such as f-number is set as can be by the photographic parameter of ring operation switching. In Figure 15, icon A21 is the icon accepting to set exposure correction as the input of the indication signal of photographic parameter.Figure Mark A22 is the icon accepting to set focusing as the input of the indication signal of photographic parameter.Icon A23 is to accept to set Determine the zoom ratio icon as the input of the indication signal of photographic parameter.Icon A24 is that acceptance setting is the most being shot The amplification (display rate) of the icon image of body is as the icon of the input of the indication signal of photographic parameter.Icon A25 It it is the icon accepting to set shutter speed (SS) as the input of the indication signal of photographic parameter.Icon A26 is to connect By setting the f-number (F value) icon as the input of the indication signal of photographic parameter.Icon A27 is to accept from ring Operation switching setting screen returns to the icon of the input of the indication signal of live view image.Hereafter camera head 1 Return step S101.

According to first embodiment of the present invention described above, that cutting portion 214c is generated by display control unit 214g, With when setting photographic parameter as cutting image corresponding to the main subject candidate of benchmark with can selected side Formula overlap is shown in by right areas R1 on the live view image shown by display part 211.Even its result The subject that action is violent, it is also possible to be easily selected as main subject.

And then, according to the 1st embodiment of the present invention, cameraman can either not destroyed holding the base of camera head 1 Main subject is selected in the case of this attitude, again can be only by operating easily, just such as moving the operation of thumb The selection of main subject can be carried out, therefore, it is possible to photograph when two-handed hand-held camera head 1.Its knot Really, cameraman will not miss shutter opportunity, it is possible to carries out the drafting photographed on the basis of desired main subject.Take the photograph Shadow person holds the state of camera lens part 3 also without change, therefore, it is possible to reduce hand shaking.It is particularly high power at camera lens part 3 In the case of rate zoom lens effectively.

It addition, according to first embodiment of the present invention, display control unit 214g is by corresponding with main subject candidate Cutting image as icon image so that selected mode overlap right areas R1 of display part 211 can be shown in, Therefore subject will not be blocked due to the touch of cameraman.Its result, cameraman can observe display part The live view image of 211 displays confirms desired main subject and the shape of main subject candidate on one side in real time Condition.

(the 2nd embodiment)

Second embodiment of the present invention is described below.This 2nd embodiment possesses the shooting related to above-mentioned embodiment The process that the composition that device is identical, only camera head perform is different.Therefore following description is the most of the second embodiment The process that camera head performs.Give same label to identical composition to illustrate.

Figure 16 is the flow chart of the summary of the process representing that this camera head of the second embodiment performs.

In Figure 16, step S301～step S308 correspond respectively to step S101～step S108 of Fig. 4.

In step S309, control portion 214f is according to the position signalling inputted from touch panel 212 in photography, it is judged that be No sustained touch.In the case of sustained touch (step S309: yes), change along with the operation of operation ring 309a And there is the project (step S310) of the photographic parameter of change.The most as shown in figure 17, have selected master cameraman In the case of continue for the scheduled time (such as 2 seconds) after wanting the icon image of subject candidate at same position, The project of photography control portion 214f display photographic parameter, by the Xiang Mingda of the photographic parameter corresponding with touch location be The project of the photographic parameter of change is there is along with the operation of operation ring 309a.Such as have selected adjustment cameraman to expose In the case of the icon A31 of light, exposure is adjusted and is set as along with the operation of operation ring 309a by photography control portion 214f And there is the project of the photographic parameter of change.Icon A32 is the indication signal accepting to set focusing as photographic parameter The icon of input.Icon A33 is the figure accepting to set zoom ratio as the input of the indication signal of photographic parameter Mark.And as shown in figure 18, display control unit 214g will can also adjust the value of the photographic parameter manually set automatically Icon S34 is shown in display part 211.Can also show and change the photographic parameter of icon image, such as exposure status With the icon image after focusing state.Hereafter step S311 transferred to by camera head 1.

Step S311～step S320 correspond respectively to step S109～step S118 of Fig. 4.

In step S321, camera head 1 is two-way with outside processing means to be communicated, and performs to transmit record portion The communication pattern of the view data of 213 records.Hereafter camera head 1 returns step S301.

The 2nd embodiment according to the present invention described above, control portion 214f is according to from touch panel 212 in photography The position signalling of input, changes the operation along with operation ring 309a and the project of the photographic parameter of change occurs.Thus, Cameraman can observe live view image while changing the project of photographic parameter, the most being shot thus without missing The shutter opportunity of body, it is possible to the project of the photographic parameter changing main subject is photographed.

And then, according to the 2nd embodiment of the present invention, cameraman can either not destroyed holding the base of camera head 1 Main subject is selected in the case of this attitude, again can be only by operating easily, just such as moving the operation of thumb The selection of main subject can be carried out, therefore, it is possible to photograph when two-handed hand-held camera head 1.Its knot Really, cameraman will not miss shutter opportunity, it is possible to carries out the drafting photographed on the basis of desired main subject.Take the photograph Shadow person holds the state of camera lens part 3 also without change, therefore, it is possible to reduce hand shaking.

It addition, according to second embodiment of the present invention, display control unit 214g is by corresponding with main subject candidate Cutting image as icon image so that selected mode overlap right areas R1 of display part 211 can be shown in, Therefore subject will not be blocked due to the touch of cameraman.Its result, cameraman can observe display part The live view image of 211 displays confirms desired main subject and the shape of main subject candidate on one side in real time Condition.

(the 3rd embodiment)

Third embodiment of the present invention is described below.This 3rd embodiment possesses the shooting related to above-mentioned embodiment The process that the composition that device is identical, only camera head perform is different.Therefore following description is the most of the third embodiment The process that camera head performs.Give same label to identical composition to illustrate.

Figure 19 is the flow chart of the summary of the process representing that this camera head 1 of the third embodiment performs.

In Figure 19, step S401～step S406 correspond respectively to step S101～step S106 of Fig. 4.

In step S 407, photography control portion 214f is according to the position signalling inputted from touch panel 212, it is judged that touch Touch whether position is in icon image.It is judged as that touch location is in icon image at photography control portion 214f In the case of (step S407；It is), step S408 described later transferred to by camera head 1.On the other hand, in photography control Portion 214f processed be judged as touch location be not in icon image in the case of (step S407；No), camera head 1 Transfer to step S410 described later.

Step S408 and step S409 correspond respectively to step S107 and step S108 of above-mentioned Fig. 4.

In step S410, control portion 214f is according to the position signalling inputted from touch panel 212 in photography, it is judged that take the photograph Whether the touch location that shadow person is touched is face.Such as shown in Figure 20, control portion 214f is according to from touch panel in photography The position signalling of 212 inputs, it is judged that whether the touch location that cameraman is touched is that face test section 214b detects The face K1 of subject P1.In the case of photography control portion 214f is judged as that the touch location that cameraman is touched is face (step S410: yes), step S411 described later transferred to by camera head 1.On the other hand, photography control portion 214f It is judged as that the touch location that cameraman is touched is not that in the case of face (step S410: no), camera head 1 shifts To step S412 described later.

In step S411, the image of the touch area comprising touch location is recorded in record by imaging control part 214f Portion 213, cutting portion 214c cuts the touch area comprising touch location and cutting image is generated as icon image, Display control unit 214g makes display part 211 show icon image.The most as shown in figure 21, display control unit 214g The icon image A1 of make display part 211 show subject P1 that user touches.Photography control portion 214f can also be by The brightness comprised in touch area and characteristic point (the such as characteristic point of edge, eyes, head, mouth and nose, contrast Spend) being mapped with the image of touch area is recorded in record portion 213.Hereafter step transferred to by camera head 1 S415。

In step S412, the brightness of the touch area comprising touch location is recorded in record by photography control portion 214f Portion 213, cutting portion 214c cuts the touch area comprising touch location and cutting image is generated as icon image, Icon image is shown in display part 211 by display control unit 214g.Thus, even if subject is article (the most colored) During with landscape, it is also possible to set it to the main subject candidate as benchmark when setting photographic parameter.Hereafter take the photograph As device 1 transfers to step S415.

Then, photography control portion 214f judges that acceleration that acceleration detecting section 207 detects is whether more than default Threshold value (step S415).The most as shown in figure 22, camera head 1 (tilt operation) down is made cameraman In the case of (Figure 22 (a) → (b)), photography control portion 214f judge the acceleration that acceleration detecting section 207 detects Whether degree is more than the threshold value preset.And in the case of cameraman makes the right one party of the violent port of camera head 1 (swing operation), photography control portion 214f also judges whether the acceleration that acceleration detecting section 207 detects is more than pre- If threshold value.The acceleration detected in acceleration detecting section 207 more than in the case of the threshold value preset (step S415: It is), the region (step of the main subject that photography control portion 214f resets the object as change photographic parameter and selects Rapid S416).Hereafter step S417 transferred to by camera head 1.In contrast, detect in acceleration detecting section 207 Acceleration be not more than preset threshold value in the case of (step S415: no), photography control portion 214f transfer to step Rapid S417.

Then, photography control portion 214f judges to record object whether from the live view image of display part 211 display Disappear (step S417).In the case of record object disappears from live view image (step S417: yes), Photography control portion 214f keeps the photographic parameter (step S418) of present situation.

Hereafter, display control unit 214g makes display part 211 display represent what record object disappeared from live view image Warning (step S419).Such as shown in Figure 23, it is icon image A2 at the icon image corresponding with record object In the case of, icon image A2 is highlighted by display control unit 214g, thus alerts record object from reality Time viewfinder image disappear situation.Hereafter step S420 transferred to by camera head 1.

In step S417, at record object not in the case of live view image disappears (step S417: no), Step S420 transferred to by camera head 1.

Step S420～step S428 correspond respectively to step S110～step S118 of Fig. 4.Step S429 is corresponding Step S321 in Figure 16.

According to third embodiment of the present invention as above, cutting portion 214c is according to inputting from touch panel 212 Position signalling, cuts the Area generation cutting image comprising touch location, photography control portion 214f record in image The image of touch area.Thereby, it is possible to easily and reliably desired for cameraman subject is set as that Applied Photography is joined The main subject of number.

And then, according to this 3rd embodiment, re-recording object and miss the season from image internal diabetes, display control unit 214g exists Display part 211 display warning.Thus cameraman just can be live view image same observing display part 211 display Shi Zhiguan holds desired subject and has been not at the situation in current composition.

It addition, according to third embodiment of the present invention, the basic of camera head 1 can either be held not destroying cameraman Select main subject in the case of attitude, only just can carry out main subject by the operation of mobile thumb again Select, therefore, it is possible to photograph when two-handed hand-held camera head 1.Its result, cameraman will not miss Shutter opportunity, it is possible to carry out the drafting photographed on the basis of desired main subject.Cameraman holds also without change The state of camera lens part 3, therefore, it is possible to reduce hand shaking.

It addition, according to third embodiment of the present invention, display control unit 214g is by corresponding with main subject candidate Cutting image as icon image so that selected mode overlap right areas R1 of display part 211 can be shown in, Therefore subject will not be blocked due to the touch of cameraman.Its result, cameraman can observe display part 211 Desired main subject and the situation of main subject candidate is confirmed in real time while the live view image of display.

(other embodiments)

In the above-described embodiment, explanation be possess can on main part the numeral of the camera lens part of disassembled and assembled freely single the most anti-phase Machine, the lens barrel that such as can also be applied to comprise optical system is set to compact digital phase integrally with main part Machine etc..

In the above-described embodiment, the operation ring being disposed in lens barrel of explanation, such as push switch etc. are also The present invention can be applied.

In the above-described embodiment, explanation be eyepiece portion can on main part disassembled and assembled freely, and eyepiece portion and main part Can also form as one.

In the above-described embodiment, image processing part is assembled in control portion, such as, can also be independently arranged image procossing Portion.Multiple image processing part (image engine) can also be set.

In the above-described embodiment, eyepiece display part and display part show image respectively, show even such as possessing 2 Show that the display monitor in region also can apply the present invention.Specifically, moreover it is possible to be applied to the mobile electricity possessing 2 display parts Words and multi-functional terminal end etc..

The camera head that the present invention relates to is in addition to can be used for compact digital camera, numeral slr camera, such as also Can be used for can the digital camera of fitting attachments etc. and possess the mobile phone of camera function and plate mobile device etc. Electronic equipment.

In this manual in the explanation of flow chart, the performances such as " first ", " hereafter ", " then " are used to come clearly Represent relation before and after processing between step, but for implementing processing sequence needed for the present invention not by these tables Now uniquely determine.I.e., it is possible to change the processing sequence in flow chart described in this specification in reconcilable scope.

As above, the present invention comprises the above various embodiments not described, can be in the technology determined by claims Various design alterations etc. are carried out in the range of thought.

Claims (11)

1. a camera head, it is characterised in that have:

Image pickup part, it generates the view data of shot object image；

Display part, the image that its display is corresponding with the above-mentioned view data that above-mentioned image pickup part generates；

Cutting portion, it cuts the main subject candidate comprised as benchmark during setting photographic parameter in above-mentioned image Region generate cutting image；

Display control unit, it makes above-mentioned cutting image that above-mentioned cutting portion generates can selected mode be shown in State on the right side of the picture on the above-mentioned image that display part shows；And

Input unit, what it accepted to show above-mentioned display part can the instruction specified of selected above-mentioned cutting image The input of signal,

In the case of above-mentioned cutting image is touched, and the touch at same position continue for the scheduled time, above-mentioned Above-mentioned cutting image is switched to the project of photographic parameter to show at above-mentioned display part by display control unit.

Camera head the most according to claim 1, it is characterised in that

Described camera head also has the face test section of the face detecting the subject included in above-mentioned image,

Above-mentioned cutting portion cuts the region comprising the face detected by above-mentioned face test section to generate cutting image.

Camera head the most according to claim 2, it is characterised in that detect multiple face at above-mentioned face test section In the case of, above-mentioned display control unit make above-mentioned display part only show predetermined quantity by above-mentioned cutting portion generate above-mentioned Cutting image.

4. according to the camera head described in Claims 2 or 3, it is characterised in that generate on multiple in above-mentioned cutting portion In the case of stating cutting image, it is preferential that above-mentioned display control unit makes above-mentioned display part compare the cutting image of other subjects Display is positioned at the above-mentioned cutting image of the subject of the central part of above-mentioned image.

Camera head the most according to claim 2, it is characterised in that above-mentioned display control unit makes above-mentioned display part By position corresponding for the height of the face that above-mentioned cutting image is shown in above-mentioned face test section detects in above-mentioned image Place.

Camera head the most according to claim 2, it is characterised in that above-mentioned face test section cannot detect with In the case of the face that above-mentioned cutting image is corresponding, above-mentioned display control unit makes the display of above-mentioned display part represent and this cutting figure The warning disappeared as corresponding subject.

Camera head the most according to claim 2, it is characterised in that described camera head also has:

Touch panel, it is arranged on the display picture of above-mentioned display part, detects the touch from outside object, defeated The corresponding position signalling of touch location gone out and detect；

Main subject configuration part, it is by the above-mentioned sanction corresponding with the above-mentioned position signalling inputted from above-mentioned touch panel Cut the subject photographed in image and be set as main subject；And

Photography control portion, it sets on the basis of the above-mentioned main subject that above-mentioned main subject configuration part sets State photographic parameter, control the photography of this camera head,

Above-mentioned input unit is above-mentioned touch panel.

Camera head the most according to claim 7, it is characterised in that described camera head also has:

Operating portion, its input accepting to indicate the operation instruction signal of the change of above-mentioned photographic parameter；And

Parameter modification portion, its according to by aforesaid operations portion accept input aforesaid operations indication signal, change above-mentioned mainly The above-mentioned photographic parameter of subject.

Camera head the most according to claim 8, it is characterised in that

Described camera head also has the camera lens part being accommodated the optical system as shot object image,

Aforesaid operations portion is arranged at above-mentioned camera lens part.

Camera head the most according to claim 1, it is characterised in that above-mentioned photographic parameter is and above-mentioned cutting The most any more than 1 among the focusing state of above-mentioned subject, exposure status and display multiplying power that image is corresponding.

The display packing that 11. 1 kinds of camera heads perform, this camera head has: generate the view data of shot object image Image pickup part；Show the display part of the image corresponding with the above-mentioned view data that above-mentioned image pickup part generates, this display packing It is characterised by, including:

Cutting step, cuts the main subject candidate comprised as benchmark during setting photographic parameter in above-mentioned image Region generate cutting image；

Display rate-determining steps, makes the above-mentioned cutting image generated in above-mentioned cutting step can selected mode show It is shown on the right side of the picture on the above-mentioned image that above-mentioned display part shows；And

Input step, accept to show above-mentioned display part can the instruction specified of selected above-mentioned cutting image The input of signal,

In the case of above-mentioned cutting image is touched, and the touch at same position continue for the scheduled time, upper Stating in display rate-determining steps switches to the project of photographic parameter to show above-mentioned cutting image.