JP2014082705A - Imaging apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To use a general purpose image software to process RAW data based on a captured image from an imaging device, by converting the RAW data to a simple rule or customized data in transmission of an image file.SOLUTION: An imaging apparatus comprises: an imaging unit for outputting a captured image obtained by capturing an image of a subject; a RAW data making unit for creating recorded RAW data based on the captured image; a communication unit capable of communicating with an external apparatus; a RAW data update unit for converting the recorded RAW data created by the RAW data making unit to transmission RAW data constituted of pixel data on a specific pixel position based on setting information; and a communication control unit which, in transmission of the captured image, controls the communication unit to transmit to the external apparatus the transmission RAW data created by the RAW data update unit.

Description

  The present invention relates to a photographing apparatus suitable for photographing a photographed image for uploading.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, portable devices (photographing devices) with a photographing function such as digital cameras have various photographing functions by making full use of image processing. Some photographing devices have a communication function, and an image obtained by photographing can be transmitted to another device or a network.

  By the way, in a conventional imaging device, a predetermined image signal process is performed on a captured image obtained by an image sensor, and then compressed and recorded in a general-purpose image format, for example, a JPEG format. However, in this case, the amount of data of the image information obtained from the image sensor is compressed in the JPEG format. Further, an image signal process for information obtained from the image sensor may generate an image having an image quality different from the image quality desired by the user.

  Therefore, reversible conversion compression processing is performed on image data obtained by performing only minimum correction such as lens distortion correction and pixel defect correction on the captured image from the image sensor, and RAW data is created. A method for recording and transmitting the RAW data may be employed.

  Note that Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for shortening the upload time when uploading a photo data group constituting an album to a print site even for RAW data having a relatively large data amount.

JP 2012-129745 A

  However, RAW data differs in order of pixel data arrangement, compression method, type of correction, etc. for each manufacturer and model, and even if RAW data is to be processed by a personal computer, it can be processed by general graphic software. Can not. In order to process the RAW data output from the photographing device by an external device, there is a problem that it is necessary to use dedicated software attached to the photographing device. Further, the amount of data of RAW data increases as the number of pixels increases or the resolution of the circuit increases, and time and energy are required for communication, delivery to the outside, and handling with general-purpose equipment. In other words, it was difficult to transfer to external devices for use. However, RAW data has a merit that the user can easily change the color balance and gradation expression, and there is a strong need to effectively use this in external devices.

  The present invention is an imaging apparatus capable of enabling processing with general-purpose image software by converting RAW data based on a captured image from an image sensor into simple rules or user-preferred data when an image file is transmitted. The purpose is to provide.

  An imaging device according to the present invention includes an imaging unit that outputs a captured image obtained by capturing a subject, a RAW data converting unit that generates recorded RAW data based on the captured image, and an external device. A RAW data changing unit that converts the communication RAW data created by the RAW data converting unit into transmission RAW data composed of pixel data at a specific pixel position based on setting information; A transmission control unit configured to transmit the transmission RAW data created by the RAW data changing unit to the external device by the communication unit when the captured image is transmitted.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to enable processing with simple equipment or general-purpose image software by converting RAW data based on a captured image from an imaging device into simple data when transmitting an image file. Have

1 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a photographing apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the format of the image file employ | adopted in 1st this Embodiment. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating operation | movement of 1st Embodiment. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating operation | movement of 1st Embodiment. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating transmission of an image file. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating conversion of metadata. The flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of 1st Embodiment. The flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of 1st Embodiment. The flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of 1st Embodiment. The flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of 1st Embodiment. The flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of 1st Embodiment. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

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FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the photographing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the captured image can be recorded as RAW data when the image is recorded. Further, when recording an image, metadata recording in binary format or tag format such as Exif (Exchangeable image file format) format is performed. Here, the image file based on one captured image is composed of image data and metadata of the captured image.

  FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the format of the image file employed in the present embodiment. FIG. 2A shows an image format at the time of recording, and an image file is composed of image data Pr, reduced image data Jr, and auxiliary data (metadata) Mr. The reduced image data is reduced image data in JPEG format such as a thumbnail or a screen thumbnail. Metadata is data other than content (here, an image), and enables users and applications to handle content more efficiently. For example, information on the size of an image or creation Property information such as the date of creation or creation date may be included.

  In the present embodiment, not only JPEG format JPEG data but also RAW data can be adopted as the image data Pr. For example, as RAW data generated at the time of recording (hereinafter also referred to as recording RAW data), an image obtained by performing distortion correction, pixel defect correction, and lossless compression processing on a captured image from an image sensor can be used. .

  As shown in FIG. 2A, the metadata Mr has one APP segment SG1, and the APP segment SG1 includes data string identification information and a data string. Binary format data is adopted as the data sequence, and information indicating that the data sequence is binary format data is described in the identification information.

  The binary format data string includes a standard data string and a manufacturer note. The standard data string includes standardized information such as shooting information, for example, exposure time, aperture value, exposure program, ISO sensitivity, shooting date and time information, and the like. The manufacturer note can include various information not included in the standard data string. For example, in the maker note, it is possible to describe arbitrary information such as information on the feature amount of the face of the photographed person, the recognition result of the face, and the name obtained from the face recognition result.

  In this embodiment, when transmitting an image file, the image data Pr, which is RAW data, is converted into uncompressed RAW data by decompressing the data arranged in a simple rule, for example, recorded RAW data. After that, only pixel data at a specific pixel position is rearranged and transmitted. Further, as the RAW data to be transmitted (hereinafter also referred to as transmission RAW data), RAW data in which the number of pixels is reduced by resizing uncompressed RAW data by, for example, pixel clipping or thinning processing may be employed. Further, at the time of resizing, transmission RAW data using only pixels in a region where distortion correction is not performed when generating the recording RAW data may be employed.

  In this embodiment, metadata in binary format is converted into a language that can be easily used by many devices and users and transmitted. For example, a binary data string is changed to a data description language (text description language), which is a language that is particularly advantageous when handling various data on the Internet. For example, as a data description language, XMP format data described in text, for example, XML (Extensible Markup Language) format data is adopted.

  FIG. 2B shows an image format at the time of such image communication, and the image file is composed of image data Ps composed of JPEG data or transmission RAW data, reduced image data Js, and metadata Ms. . The metadata Ms has two APP segments SG1 and SG2, and the contents of the APP segment SG1 are the same as the APP segment SG1 at the time of recording. On the other hand, the APP segment SG2 includes a data description language data string obtained by changing the data string information of the APP segment SG1 to a data description language. The data string identification information includes information indicating that the data description language data string is described in the data description language. Furthermore, at the time of transmission, information such as the type of light source at the time of shooting, face position information, and trimming information may be included as metadata.

  Also, due to processing speed limitations, not all manufacturer notes can be reliably constructed at the time of shooting. For example, it is conceivable that a face recognition result to be recorded as a maker note cannot be acquired at the time of shooting. In this case, such data may be additionally described in the data description language when the image file is transmitted. Note that the information added when the image file is transmitted may be inserted into the binary data string, or the binary data string may be deleted after the data description language is created.

  In FIG. 1, an imaging device 10 has an imaging unit 12 constituted by an imaging element such as a CCD or a CMOS sensor. The imaging unit 12 includes a lens 12 a that is provided on the front surface of the photographing apparatus 10 and captures a subject image, and an imaging element 12 b that photoelectrically converts the subject image from the lens 12 a to obtain a captured image signal. The imaging unit 12 includes a communication unit 12 c, and the communication unit 12 c can supply lens information regarding the lens to the signal processing and control unit 11. Here, the area around the screen where the straight subject is not distorted into a curved line can be specified, for example, based on the image height (information is given from the lens memory to the camera), and later the trimming It may be helpful.

  The imaging unit 12 is driven and controlled by the signal processing and control unit 11 to shoot a subject through the lens 12a and output a captured image. The signal processing and control unit 11 outputs a drive signal for the image sensor 12 b to the image capturing unit 12 and reads a captured image from the image capturing unit 12. The signal processing and control unit 11 performs predetermined signal processing, for example, color adjustment processing, matrix conversion processing, noise removal processing, and other various signal processing on the read captured image.

  The photographing device 10 is also provided with a clock unit 13 and an operation determination unit 14. The clock unit 13 generates time information used by the signal processing and control unit 11. The operation determination unit 14 generates an operation signal based on a user operation with respect to an operation unit including a release button, a function button, and various switches such as a shooting mode setting (not shown) provided in the photographing apparatus 10, and a signal processing and control unit 11 is output. The signal processing and control unit 11 controls each unit based on the operation signal.

  Further, the display control unit 11a of the signal processing and control unit 11 executes various processes related to display. The display control unit 11a can provide the captured image after the signal processing to the display unit 16 and the eyepiece display unit 18. The display unit 16 and the eyepiece display unit 18 each have a display screen such as an LCD, and display an image provided from the display control unit 11a. Moreover, the display control part 11a can also display various menu displays etc. on these display screens.

  In addition, the photographing apparatus 10 is provided with a touch panel 17. For example, by providing the touch panel 17 on the display screen of the display unit 16, it is possible to generate an operation signal corresponding to the position on the display screen pointed by the user with a finger. As a result, the user can easily perform a selection operation or the like on the image displayed on the display screen of the display unit 16.

  The display unit 16 is disposed so as to occupy substantially the entire rear surface of the photographing apparatus 10 (see FIG. 3), and the photographer can display a through image displayed on the display screen of the display unit 16 at the time of photographing. Can be confirmed, and shooting operations can be performed while checking through images.

  The photographing apparatus 10 is also provided with an eye sensor 21. The eyepiece sensor 21 is constituted by, for example, a retina sensor or the like and is capable of recognizing a photographer's retina. Note that the eyepiece sensor 21 may be a sensor that recognizes the photographer through image recognition of the photographer.

  The signal processing and control unit 11 can compress the captured image after the signal processing and give the compressed image to the recording / reproducing unit 15 for recording. As the recording / reproducing unit 15, for example, a card interface can be adopted. The recording / reproducing unit 15 records image information, audio information, and the like on a recording medium such as a memory card, and images and audio recorded on the recording medium. Information can also be read and reproduced.

  The signal processing and control unit 11 controls each unit to set a shooting mode based on a user operation and realize a shooting function according to each shooting mode. For example, the signal processing and control unit 11 can set the transmission mode when an operation signal for instructing the transmission mode (network sharing mode) of the image file is input from the operation determination unit 14 or the like. ing.

  The metadata processing unit 11 e of the signal processing and control unit 11 generates metadata when the captured image is captured from the imaging unit 12. At the time of shooting a captured image, the metadata creation unit 11e creates binary format Mr, as shown in FIG.

  The RAW data conversion unit 11 h of the signal processing and control unit 11 creates RAW data when capturing a captured image from the imaging unit 12. For example, the RAW data conversion unit 11h receives lens information via the communication unit 12c, performs distortion correction on an area where distortion should be corrected based on the lens information, and corrects pixel defect on an area where a pixel defect occurs. After that, the image data is compressed in a predetermined lossless compression format and arranged in a predetermined pixel order to obtain image data Pr as recording RAW data. In addition, a signal obtained by removing noise from a signal from the image sensor is sometimes referred to as RAW data. However, the RAW data conversion unit 11h obtains RAW data in which all or some of the processes described above are omitted. Also good.

  The signal processing and control unit 11 creates an image file composed of the image data Pr, the reduced image data Jr, and the metadata Mr when recording the captured image, and provides the recording / playback unit 15 for recording. Yes.

  The imaging device 10 is provided with a communication unit 19. The communication unit 19 is controlled by the transmission control unit 11g and can communicate with an external device (not shown) to send and receive information. The communication unit 19 can employ various transmission paths, such as a wired transmission path employing a wired cable such as a LAN, a wireless LAN, Bluetooth (registered trademark), WiMAX, a telephone line network, or the like. A wireless transmission path or the like can be used. Infrared communication or proximity wireless communication may be used.

  In the present embodiment, when a transmission mode in which communication is performed with an external device using the communication unit 19 is specified, the transmission control unit 11g of the signal processing and control unit 11 includes the RAW data change unit 11i and The metadata update unit 11f is controlled to generate an image file for transmission. In other words, the RAW data changing unit 11i reads the designated image file from the recording / reproducing unit 15 and generates transmission RAW data from the recorded RAW data. For example, the RAW data changing unit 11i decompresses the recorded RAW data, controls the RAW array unit 11k, converts the data into an array of pixel data at a specific pixel position, and outputs it. Further, the RAW data changing unit 11i controls the RAW data resizing unit 11j to reduce the amount of data, and generates transmission RAW data that has been resized or data reduced by clipping, thinning, pixel addition, and averaging processing. May be. Further, the RAW data changing unit 11i controls the RAW data resizing unit 11j to trim only pixel data in a region where distortion correction has been performed when creating the recording RAW data or a region other than the region where distortion correction is required. You may output as transmission RAW data. Further, in order to facilitate handling as data, the data length may be reduced by reducing the number of bits of each pixel data, for example, 16 bits may be transmitted as 8 bits. By such a device, time and energy during communication and image processing can be reduced. In mobile devices and the like, it is necessary to care about the capacity of the battery, and such a device is preferable. In addition, in order to align the appearance when displaying on a blog or SNS, it is convenient to specify the aspect ratio and the image size. The degree of freedom of image processing and composition processing unique to RAW data RAW data that is easy to handle can be created while satisfying ease.

  Further, the metadata update unit 11f reads the metadata Mr included in the image file designated from the recording / playback unit 15, and generates new metadata Ms obtained by converting the binary format data into the data description language. At this time, auxiliary data that makes it easy for an external device to handle this image, such as the first pixel of the transmission RAW data and the data length, is described.

  The transmission control unit 11g gives the changed image file to the communication unit 19 to be transmitted to a predetermined transmission destination. In this case, the communication unit 19 may transmit only the APP segment SG2 described in the data description language as metadata, and the binary format APP segment SG1 and the APP segment SG2 in the data description language. Both may be sent.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the transmission control unit 11g may transmit the entire image file after first transmitting a reduced image corresponding to the cut-out range of the RAW data.

  Further, the transmission control unit 11g may control the metadata update unit 11f to generate information not described in the binary format metadata Mr, and additionally record the information in the metadata Ms in the data description language. An image file including newly created metadata Ms can be transmitted.

  In order to create new metadata at the time of transmission, the signal processing and control unit 11 is provided with a face determination unit 11b, a character determination unit 11c, and a scene / motion determination unit 11d. The face determination unit 11b detects the face of a person in the captured image by a known face detection method. For example, the face determination unit 11b may employ a technique for detecting a human face by sequentially comparing a plurality of grayscale images that model facial brightness characteristics with captured images. In addition, the face determination unit 11b can determine the facial expression by using a database (not shown) that stores the mouth angle, the corner of the eye corner, and the shadow characteristics of the facial parts in the case of a smile, for example. In addition, the face determination unit 11b can determine the age, sex, and the like of the photographed person by using a database (not shown) that stores the facial feature quantities of a large number of persons. Furthermore, the face determination unit 11b can determine the name of the photographed person by associating and storing the facial feature quantity and the name input by the user.

  The character determination unit 11c extracts characters from the captured image by character recognition processing on the characters in the captured image. In addition, the scene / motion determination unit 11d detects a scene, a motion of an object in the captured image, and the like from the captured image. Further, the signal processing and control unit 11 may determine the color or shape in the captured image. Note that the movement of the object needs to be acquired from the through image, and information based on the movement of the object is recorded in, for example, a maker note at the time of shooting.

  The metadata update unit 11f generates metadata according to these determination results using a data description language, and updates the image file. For example, when the face determination unit 11b determines the name of a person in the captured image from the facial feature amount, the metadata update unit 11f describes the name of the person existing in the captured image as metadata. For example, when the title of the captured compact disc (CD) is detected by the character determination unit 11c, the metadata update unit 11f may generate text metadata such as “Schubert CD”. Good. Further, from the determination result of the color and shape of the captured image, the metadata update unit 11f can generate text such as “landscape in green” and “red sunset” as metadata. Further, the metadata update unit 11 f may generate the photographer's text information as metadata based on the detection result of the eye sensor 21.

  If there is no problem in processing capability, the metadata creation unit 11e generates metadata based on the determination results of these determination units 11b to 11d in binary format during imaging or until transmission of the image file. May be. In this case, the metadata update unit 11f updates the metadata by changing the created metadata to the data description language when the file is transmitted.

  Furthermore, the metadata update unit 11f not only simply changes the binary metadata to the data description language, but also uses the binary metadata and the determination results determined from the images by the determination units 11b to 11d. New metadata may be generated by a data description language. For example, the metadata update unit 11f may generate text such as “Natsu no Shinshu” or “New Year's day in Japan” using the shooting date and time and latitude / longitude information in the binary metadata. Good. As described above, in order to easily perform the conversion from the color and shape of the image to text, the conversion from metadata such as date and time to text, the database 20 is provided in the photographing apparatus 10. The database 20 has a dictionary function for converting to text using numerical values, image shape, color information, and the like. By using such a database 20, it is possible to provide the user with richer and easier-to-handle information from information such as color, shape, position, and date included in image data and metadata.

The above-described RAW data update processing by the RAW data changing unit 11i is performed when, for example, a data arrangement that does not depend on an imaging device is realized, or when the amount of data that can be handled by an external device is limited. This can also be realized simply by referring to the database 20 in which information corresponding to the above is described. Note that the database 20 in the present embodiment is configured so that the user can set information regarding the arrangement order of pixel data. For example, the user can describe in the database 20 information relating to the arrangement order of the pixel data so that the pixel data is output in an arrangement corresponding to the two-dimensional pixel position. In addition, the data length or aspect ratio suitable for decorating a blog or the like may be referred to and reflected on the transmission image. In addition, rules that are easy to use with general-purpose image processing software may be designated in advance. Of course, the camera maker may assume specifications of a specific device, homepage, SNS service, etc., and describe a recommended rule when creating transmission RAW data here at the time of product shipment.
In the present embodiment, the RAW data changing unit 11i may use setting information stored in the database 20, for example, in order to create transmission RAW data composed of pixel data at a specific pixel position. The setting information can be described by the user, and predetermined setting information may be stored in the database 20 in an initial state. It is also possible to define a specific pixel position by setting information. For example, as the specific pixel position, a portion where no image collapse has occurred may be designated. For example, the pixel position of a relatively small portion where the distortion obtained from the lens information is less than or equal to a threshold value may be specified by the setting information. In addition, when a linear pattern such as a building or a horizon included in the captured image, that is, a pattern that should be a straight line is a curved pattern, a portion where this distortion is within an allowable amount is specified. The pixel position can be set, and the pixel data at a specific pixel position can be extracted by setting an allowable value of such distortion by setting information. In addition, it is possible to set a portion where the distortion of the aspect ratio of the face and the position of the face part included in the captured image is within an allowable amount as a specific pixel position portion, and the allowable value of such distortion is determined by setting information. By setting, pixel data at a specific pixel position can be extracted.

  The database 20 also describes the relationship between binary format data and text, the relationship between various determination results and text, and the like. In this case, the above-described various metadata update processing by the metadata update unit 11f can be easily realized by referring to the database 20. In the present embodiment, the metadata update unit 11f will be described on the assumption that the metadata is updated by adopting the database 20 in which the relationship between the text and the data that is the source of the metadata to be converted into text is adopted.

  Although an example in which metadata is set for each image file has been described, auxiliary data for managing the image file may be recorded separately from the image file. For example, there are names of persons included in the images of each image file, auxiliary data describing which group the image file belongs to, and the like. In the present embodiment, such auxiliary data can also be transmitted in a data description language, and for the sake of simplification of description, the metadata includes such auxiliary data. .

  By the way, it is conceivable to upload a captured image obtained by photographing on a network such as the Internet and share the image with a third party for enjoyment. However, some captured images include image data and metadata that are not desirable to be disclosed from the viewpoint of privacy.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the transmission control unit 11g performs different security settings for image file transmission according to the type of transmission destination. For example, the transmission control unit 11g classifies the transmission destination device into three types: a specific device, a device in a limited network, and a device in a public network, and determines transmission contents for each type. It is like that. For example, the transmission control unit 11g transmits transmission RAW data only to a specific device, and transmits recording RAW data to other devices. In addition, for example, the transmission control unit 11g transmits all metadata to a specific device, and transmits, for a device in a limited network, a part of the metadata excluding some data, and is made public. For the internal devices, only a part of the metadata is transmitted. Further, the transmission control unit 11g may process the metadata after transmission according to the type of the transmission destination.

  Next, the operation of the embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the operation of the embodiment, and FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the transmission of the image file. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the conversion of metadata. 7 to 11 are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the embodiment.

  FIG. 7 shows camera control. In step S1 of FIG. 7, the signal processing and control unit 11 determines whether or not the shooting mode is set. Assume that the shooting mode is instructed. In this case, the signal processing and control unit 11 performs through image display and face determination in step S18. The signal processing and control unit 11 takes in a captured image from the imaging unit 12 and performs predetermined signal processing. The signal processing and control unit 11 outputs the captured image after the signal processing to the face determination unit 11b and gives the captured image after the signal processing to the display unit 16 to display a through image.

  In step S19, the signal processing and control unit 11 determines various shooting conditions and acquires lens information from the communication unit 12c. For example, based on the lens information, the signal processing and control unit 11 can acquire information related to a region where distortion correction is to be performed and a region where pixel defects are to be corrected when recording RAW data is created. In addition, the signal processing and control unit 11 can use information regarding the region in which distortion correction or pixel defect correction has been performed based on the lens information, even when creating transmission RAW data. In addition, the signal processing and control unit 11 determines information such as an exposure time, an aperture value, an exposure program, ISO sensitivity, and shooting date / time, which are sources of metadata creation. Further, the signal processing and control unit 11 can also acquire information on the light source at the time of shooting from the captured image.

  The signal processing and control unit 11 determines whether or not there is a photographing operation in step S20. Here, it is assumed that the photographer performs photographing by operating the release button or the like. If it does so, the signal processing and control part 11 will transfer to the following step S21, and will image | photograph.

  FIG. 3A shows a state in which a shooting operation is performed. The photographer 31 holds the photographing device 10 toward the subject 35. For example, as shown in FIG. 3A, the photographer 31 holds the photographing device 10 with the right hand 32R and the left hand 32L, and takes a picture while viewing the through image displayed on the display screen 16a of the display unit 16.

  In step S22, the signal processing and control unit 11 determines whether JPEG recording is instructed or RAW recording is instructed. Assume that JPEG recording is instructed. In this case, the signal processing and control unit 11 captures the captured image from the imaging unit 12, performs predetermined signal processing, and generates image data compressed in the JPEG format (step S23). In addition, the signal processing and control unit 11 creates a reduced image of the captured image and compresses the reduced image in the JPEG format.

  The metadata creation unit 11e creates metadata Mr based on the face determination result, the shooting condition determination result, the lens information, and the like. (Step S25). As described above, binary-format metadata is created at the time of shooting. Note that the metadata creation unit 11e creates not only a binary standard data string but also a manufacturer note in order to increase the distance of the subject and the amount of color information as much as possible. The signal processing and control unit 11 causes the recording / reproducing unit 15 to record an image file composed of image data and metadata.

  On the other hand, when RAW recording is instructed, the signal processing and control unit 11 captures a captured image from the imaging unit 12, performs distortion correction and pixel defect correction, and creates recording RAW data by lossless compression processing. (Step S24). In addition, the signal processing and control unit 11 creates a reduced image of the captured image, and compresses the reduced image in the JPEG format. Then, the signal processing and control unit 11 causes the recording / playback unit 15 to record the recorded RAW data, the reduced image in JPEG format, and the image file based on the metadata.

  In step S <b> 26, the signal processing and control unit 11 gives the recorded captured image to the display unit 16 to display the REC view (confirmation display). As shown by the downward arrow in FIG. 3A, the photographer 31 confirms the REC view display, and makes it easy to operate the touch panel 17 disposed on the display screen 16a by hand. Hold horizontally.

  The signal processing and control unit 11 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the REC view display in step S27, and determines whether or not a share button operation for shifting to the network sharing mode has been performed in step S28. .

  FIG. 3B shows a REC view image 41 displayed on the display screen 16a. In the example of FIG. 3B, the operation icon 42 is displayed as a share button by the display control unit 11a. Is shown. As shown in FIG. 3B, the REC view image 41 includes a person image 41 and a tree and mountain background image 41b. An operation icon 42 is displayed at the end on the display screen 16a.

  Note that the signal processing and control unit 11 may automatically display an operation icon 42 that is a share button every time shooting is performed, and the user may use an acceleration sensor (not shown) provided in the shooting device 10 to display the operation icon 42. The operation icon 42 may be displayed by detecting that the photographing apparatus 10 is tilted horizontally after photographing.

  Here, it is assumed that the user touches the operation icon 42 with the finger 33 or the like. Then, the signal processing and control unit 11 sets the network sharing mode (step S29). In the network sharing mode, the display control unit 11a displays selection icons 43 to 45 for determining the type of transmission destination. The selection icon 43 is for specifying a specific device as the type of transmission destination, and the selection icon 44 is for specifying a device in the network limited as the type of transmission destination. The icon 45 is for designating a device in the public network as the type of transmission destination.

  FIG. 8 shows a specific flow of the network sharing process in steps S29 and S8 of FIG.

  In the network sharing process, the imaging device 10 automatically transmits an image file to the outside via the communication unit 19 according to the flow of FIG. The transmission control unit g11 determines whether inter-device communication is selected in step S30 of FIG. If inter-device communication is selected, the transmission control unit 11g determines a communication candidate in the next step 31 and performs an authentication operation in step S32. When the authentication is performed between the communication unit 19 and the communication candidate device, the transmission control unit 11g determines whether or not to perform RAW data communication in step S33. If the image file to be transmitted is JPEG data, the process proceeds to step S39, the metadata is converted into a data description language, and then transmitted to the counterpart device (step S40).

  When the image file to be transmitted is RAW data, the transmission control unit 11g performs processing for RAW data communication. First, the transmission control unit 11g accepts user trimming designation. The transmission control unit 11g controls the display control unit 11a to display an operation screen for accepting trimming designation.

  FIG. 4 shows this operation screen. When the user touches the device selection icon 43 with the finger 33 as shown in FIG. 4A, the operation screen for trimming shown in FIG. 4B. Is displayed. On the rec view image 41 of the display screen 16a, a selection icon 46 for designating trimming, a message display 47a indicating that transmission data is RAW data, and a range display 47b for designating a trimming range are displayed. Yes.

  The range display 47b is designated by the RAW data resizing unit 11j, and the RAW data resizing unit 11j designates, for example, an area other than the area subjected to distortion correction or defect correction when creating the recording RAW data in the initial state. . It is not necessary to perform distortion correction. In particular, if the output of the image sensor is output as RAW data without distortion correction, the vertical / horizontal direction of the image is disturbed from the vertical / horizontal relationship of the original subject, especially in the peripheral part of the image, and the straight line looks like a curve, which is not suitable for external display. Since the image is naturally distorted, a device like the present invention is important. That is, the present invention provides transmission RAW data composed of pixel data in an arrangement order corresponding to a two-dimensional pixel arrangement in which the recorded RAW data created by the RAW data conversion unit is simplified while maintaining the linearity of the four corners. By having a RAW data changing unit for converting to, it is easy to handle with an external device. The RAW data resizing unit 11j cuts out the area indicated by the range display 47b from the recorded RAW data, and the user can specify this cut-out area by changing the range of the range display 47b. For example, the user can change the range of the range display 47b by an operation of touching and sliding on the line of the range display 47b with the finger 33. The user touches the selection icon 46 to confirm the designation of the cutout area by the range display 47b. Thereby, the trimming range is determined. At this time, pixel addition and averaging, data length reduction, and the like may be performed. Further, different Bayer arrangements and the like may be rearranged depending on the image pickup element so as to be easily handled by a specific device or image processing software. At this time, a process of rearranging the RGB three-color pixel data in a specific order is included.

  FIG. 5A shows an image file when the user designates the entire imaging range by the range display 47b, that is, when trimming is not performed. The image file includes image data Ps that is transmission RAW data, reduced image data Js, and metadata Ms. In addition, although the example of performing trimming is shown in the flow of FIG. 8, trimming can be omitted.

  FIG. 5B shows an image file whose data amount has been reduced by trimming. As will be described later, the image file includes transmission RAW data Ps1 that has been trimmed and subjected to the processing for changing the arrangement order. The signal processing and control unit 11 converts the reduced image in the trimming range into the JPEG format. This is used for thumbnail display. The reduced image data Js1 in FIG. 5B indicates this reduced image.

  In the present embodiment, first, in step S35, the reduced image is transmitted to the counterpart device via the communication unit 19 by the transmission control unit 11g. FIG. 5C shows the transmission data in this case, and the transmitted image file is composed of reduced image data Js1 and metadata Ms2 having information on the trimming range. FIG. 4C shows a device 48 that is a partner of communication between devices. The device 48 is, for example, a personal computer, a smartphone, or the like, and an image 49b based on the received reduced image is displayed on the display screen 49. A measure that sends thumbnails in the standardized JPEG format that is widely spread allows the partner device to immediately check the image.

  The RAW data changing unit 11i of the signal processing and control unit 11 decompresses the recorded RAW data (step S36), and then controls the RAW data resizing unit 11j to execute a resizing process such as trimming (step S37).

  The RAW data changing unit 11i reads out information about the arrangement order, data length, and other negotiated items of the pixel data to be output from the database 20, and controls the RAW arranging unit 11k to change the arrangement order of the resized RAW data. To generate transmission RAW data Ps1. Further, the metadata update unit 11f adds information on the light source, face position information, and trimming information as metadata based on the lens information (step S38). Next, the metadata update unit 11f converts the metadata into a data description language (step S39), and then transmits the image file to the counterpart device (step S40).

  FIG. 4C shows that an image 49 a based on the RAW data received by the device 48 is displayed on the display screen 49 of the device 48. The RAW data received by the device 48 is output by arranging the pixel data in the arrangement order, image size, aspect ratio, etc. specified by the user by the database 20. Image display based on data is possible.

  The database 20 also describes information for arranging the recording RAW data in the order of the two-dimensional arrangement of the pixels, and the like, and even if there is no user designation, the transmission RAW data is created by referring to it. May be.

  If authentication is not performed with the counterpart device in step S32, a warning is issued after the predetermined time has elapsed, and the process is terminated (step S41).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the process in step S39 of FIG.

  FIG. 6A shows the recorded contents of metadata before transmission. 6A indicates the recording position on the recording medium of the metadata in the image file recorded by the recording / reproducing unit 15, and Data indicates the recording content at the recording position defined by the address. .

  In the present embodiment, in the binary format, the recording position of the metadata on the recording medium is defined according to the item to be described. The database 20 describes the relationship between the recording position of the metadata on the recording medium and the item to be described, and the metadata update unit 11f has an item (target data) that can be converted into a data description language. Then, the process proceeds from step S61 to step S62, and the database 20 is referred to.

  The metadata update unit 11f refers to the database 20 and converts the address in the metadata into an item name (data name) in a text format (step S63). In addition, the metadata update unit 11f refers to the database 20 and converts Data in the metadata into data content in text format (step S64). The metadata update unit 11f generates metadata based on the item names and data contents converted into text. Thus, the APP segment SG2 of FIG. 2B is generated (step S65).

  FIG. 6B shows text metadata, in which the item name and the data corresponding to each item name are described in text. In the example of FIG. 6B, each address in FIG. 6A is converted into item names Name1, Name2,..., And each binary Data in FIG. 6A is converted into text DATA1, DATA2,. Yes. Note that the metadata may have a hierarchical structure. For example, the item name Name5 has the item name Name6 in the lower hierarchy.

  If the metadata conversion has not ended (step S66), the metadata update unit 11f refers to the next item (other data) and repeats the processes of steps S61 to S66. When the conversion of all metadata is completed, the process returns to step S40 in FIG. 8, and the transmission control unit 11g controls the communication unit 19 to transmit the image file.

  In this way, it is possible to display, edit, search, etc. the received image file in the specific device to which the image file has been transferred. In this case, the received metadata is converted into a data description language, and the metadata can be used by various kinds of software. As the specific device, for example, another device such as a personal computer or a smartphone owned by the owner of the photographing device 10 is conceivable, and this owner uses the image file from the photographing device 10 in another device. In some cases, the use of text languageized metadata facilitates the use of search, editing, and the like.

  As described above, since the metadata is described in a data description language such as an XML format, for example, the data can be easily managed by giving a name or a parameter, and there is a high degree of freedom in rearranging and hierarchical representation. This makes it easy for anyone to use, has good compatibility with computers, the Internet, and home information appliances, can be used by browsers, is easy to handle data from programs, and has high development efficiency in terms of service improvement. There is.

  Next, for example, it is assumed that the user performs a touch operation of the selection icon 44 in FIG. 3C, that is, an operation of designating a device in the network where the other party is limited. When the transmission control unit 11g detects this operation in step S43 in FIG. 8, the transmission control unit 11g sets a transmission destination in step S44. For example, the transmission control unit 11g sets an SNS (social networking service) registered in advance as a transmission destination, and performs an authentication operation (step S45).

  Although SNS is limited, a relatively large number of users can share images. Therefore, if an image file consisting of image data and metadata is uploaded as it is for image sharing, the viewpoint of protecting personal information The case where it is not preferable from the above is considered. Therefore, in the network sharing mode, the content that can be transmitted is switched for each type of destination.

  When the authentication is performed, the transmission control unit g11 converts the place and time into text in step S46 of FIG. In other words, in this case, the metadata update unit 11f is controlled by the transmission control unit 11g to convert only the items related to the place and the items related to the time into the data description language among various items in the metadata. The transmission control unit 11g transmits an image file using the metadata and the recorded image data (step S47). That is, in this case, even if the recorded image data is recorded RAW data, the recorded RAW data is transmitted as it is.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the process in step S46 of FIG. The database 20 describes text corresponding to GPS information and text corresponding to date information. The metadata update unit 11f is controlled by the transmission control unit 11g and refers to the database 20 in step S72 when GPS information exists (step S71). The metadata update unit 11f converts the GPS information into text such as a country, prefecture, municipality name, or local name based on the description in the database 20 (step S73). Note that the metadata update unit 11f may simply convert the latitude and longitude based on the GPS information into text.

  Also, the metadata update unit 11f is controlled by the transmission control unit 11g and refers to the database 20 in step S75 when date information exists (step S74). The metadata update unit 11f converts date information into text such as seasons such as spring, summer, autumn and winter, Christmas, New Year, and holidays based on the description in the database. Further, the metadata update unit 11f may convert the birthday information in the captured image into text from the date information. Further, the metadata update unit 11f may simply convert the date and time based on the date information into text.

  The database 20 referred to by the metadata updating unit 11f may describe texts in a plurality of languages. Accordingly, the metadata update unit 11f can convert the text into the language of each country, or can convert the text into the language specified by the user.

  When the metadata conversion ends, the process returns to step S47 in FIG. 8, and the transmission control unit 11g controls the communication unit 19 to transmit the image file. In this case, the transmission control unit 11g transmits only the data updated by the metadata update unit 11f as metadata. Thereby, when the user selects SNS, for example, only information regarding the region and the date and time is transmitted as metadata. If SNS is selected, it can be considered that the image is shared by a device such as a friend, and metadata such as the shooting location and shooting date / time is converted into a data description language like a photograph taken during a trip with a friend. By doing so, the use of these data can be simplified. On the other hand, by not transmitting other data, personal information and the like can be protected.

  In step S45, if authentication is not performed with the other party, a warning is issued after the predetermined time has elapsed, and the process is terminated (step S48).

  Next, for example, it is assumed that the user performs a touch operation on the selection icon 45 in FIG. 3C, that is, an operation for designating a device in the network where the other party is disclosed. When the transmission control unit 11g detects this operation in step S51 of FIG. 8, the transmission control unit 11g sets a transmission destination in step S52. For example, the transmission control unit 11g sets a pre-registered blog or image posting site as a transmission destination, and performs an authentication operation (step S53). In step S51, if an image publication selection operation is not detected, a warning is issued after the predetermined time has elapsed (step S58).

  In an image posting site or the like, an unspecified number of users can share an image. Therefore, in this embodiment, an image file made up of image data and metadata for search is uploaded. This is because, for example, a user who is not familiar with the photographer often wants to search for an image depending on the photographing object, the photographing location, the season, and the like.

  When the authentication is performed, the transmission control unit g11 converts the search data as text in step S54 of FIG. That is, in this case, the metadata update unit 11f is controlled by the transmission control unit 11g to convert only the items suitable for the search from the various items in the metadata into a data description language, thereby reducing the transmission data amount. While reducing, the convenience of the user who uses the published image is improved and the personal information can be protected. As items suitable for the search, items related to so-called 5W1H information can be considered. However, in consideration of the point of disclosure, it is better not to transmit information regarding “who”.

  The transmission control unit 11g transmits an image file including the metadata thus generated and the recorded image data (step S55). That is, in this case, even if the recorded image data is recorded RAW data, the recorded RAW data is transmitted as it is.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the process of step S54 of FIG. The database 20 describes text corresponding to character reading information, text corresponding to face information, text corresponding to scene information, and text corresponding to subject analysis information. The metadata update unit 11f is controlled by the transmission control unit 11g, and converts the place and time into text using, for example, the same method as in FIG. 10 (step S81).

  In the text conversion in step S81, text conversion is performed in consideration of the security of personal information. For example, text such as a country name or a prefecture name is generated based on GPS information so that an individual cannot be specified. In addition, when date information includes personal birthday information, the date information is not converted into text.

  When there is character reading information (step S82), the metadata update unit 11f refers to the database 20 (step S83) and converts the read characters into text (step S84). For example, a station name included in an image is converted into text, which can be easily used for map search or the like.

  In addition, when face information exists (step S85), the metadata update unit 11f refers to the database 20 (step S86) and converts the text into text based on the face information (step S87). For example, the gender, age, number of people, etc. of the person included in the image are converted into text. For example, when it is detected from the facial feature quantity that a baby is present in the captured image, the text “baby” is described in the metadata.

  In addition, when the scene information exists (step S88), the metadata update unit 11f refers to the database 20 (step S89) and converts the text based on the scene information (step S90). For example, information on whether the image is a sunset scene or a mountain range scene is converted into text. Further, the metadata update unit 11f may detect each scene using the shape, position, color, GPS information, and the like, and by converting these scenes into text, It becomes possible to easily search for a corresponding image.

  Further, when the subject analysis information exists (step S91), the metadata update unit 11f refers to the database 20 (step S92) and converts the text based on the subject analysis information (step S93). For example, when it is detected that the subject is a pet, an animal, a bird, etc., the information can be converted into text, so that it is easy to search for an image using an animal name as a keyword on an image posting site or the like. Is possible.

  Also, the recording RAW data is converted into transmission RAW data and transmitted only when the transmission partner is a specific device, and the recording RAW data is transmitted as it is when the device is a device other than the specific device. This facilitates editing only on a specific device, and editing by a third party can also be difficult. Note that as information to be specified by the user in the database 20, information for changing the arrangement order of the pixel data to an arrangement order with low versatility can be specified. In this case, the information is transmitted to a device other than a specific device. By transmitting RAW data, editing by a third party can be made extremely difficult.

  Note that the network sharing mode is set not only during shooting but also during playback. If the shooting mode is not designated in step S1 of FIG. 7, the signal processing and control unit 11 determines whether or not the playback mode is instructed in step S2. When the reproduction mode is instructed, the signal processing and control unit 11 reads the image recorded in the recording / reproducing unit 15, performs predetermined signal processing such as expansion processing, and then gives the image to the display unit 16. Is reproduced and displayed (step S3).

  In step S4, the signal processing and control unit 11 determines whether or not the reproduction of the metadata is instructed. When the reproduction of the metadata is instructed, the content of the metadata is displayed on the display unit 16 ( Step S5). The signal processing and control unit 11 determines whether or not an operation for returning the reproduction mode to the original is performed in step S6, and when the operation is performed, the process returns to step S2. If the operation for returning the playback mode is not performed, the display control unit 11a displays the operation icon 42 on the display screen 16a as a share button, and determines whether or not a share button operation has occurred in step S7. judge.

  When the share button operation is not performed, the signal processing and control unit 11 determines whether or not there is a change operation for designating another image (step S9), and if there is a change operation, it is specified. The other image is read out and subjected to predetermined signal processing such as expansion processing, and then given to the display unit 16 for reproduction and display (step S10).

  If the signal processing and control unit 11 determines that the share button operation has been performed, the signal processing and control unit 11 shifts to the network sharing mode in step S8. The operation in the network sharing mode is the same as that in step S29. If the signal processing and control unit 11 determines that the reproduction mode is not instructed in step S2, the signal processing and control unit 11 performs image reception and writing back processing in step S11.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the RAW data recorded at the time of photographing is converted into data of a simple rule such as an arrangement order corresponding to the two-dimensional arrangement order of pixels at the time of transmission, for example. Processing in software can be made possible. Further, the transmission RAW data can be created by resizing the recording RAW data, and there is an advantage that the data amount can be reduced. Further, at the time of resizing, transmission RAW data can be created only by an area where distortion correction and pixel defect correction are not performed, and a higher quality image can be obtained.

  The recorded binary metadata is converted into a data description language at the time of transmission. Binary data is used at the time of recording, and metadata processing is easy in the photographing device. On the other hand, at the time of transmission, it is converted into a data description language having excellent versatility and transmitted, so that the transmitted image file can be easily used. Further, the metadata to be transmitted is changed according to the transmission destination, and the security is excellent. Text search is not widespread in general cameras, but text search is mainstream in computers, and XML format description is frequently used in the Internet and the like. Accordingly, by recording binary format metadata at the time of recording, a reduction in processing speed is suppressed, and at the time of transmission, metadata is described in a data description language such as XML and transmitted, so that images on the Internet, computers, etc. You can make the file easier to use. For example, the search becomes extremely easy, and it is also possible to easily confirm the contents of the image editing process.

  In addition, although the example which performs conversion from recording RAW data to transmission RAW data or conversion from binary metadata to a data description language at the time of transmission has been described, transmission is performed at an arbitrary timing after shooting and before transmission. Conversion to RAW data or data description language may be performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the recording RAW data is converted into the transmission RAW data at the time of transmission has been described. However, the recorded JPEG data is expanded and an array corresponding to the two-dimensional pixel arrangement is used. You may make it transmit pixel data in order.

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FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a second embodiment of the present invention. The hardware configuration of this embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, and only the processing of the RAW data converting unit 11h and the RAW data resizing unit 11j is different.

  In the first embodiment, the example of correcting the distortion in the peripheral area of the image when creating the recording RAW data has been described. As shown in FIG. 4 (a), the RAW data resizing unit 11j controls the display control unit 11a to display an area in which distortion correction is not performed on the range display 47b in the initial state.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when creating the recording RAW data, the RAW data converting unit 11h creates the recording RAW data in which the distortion in the peripheral area of the image is not corrected. The RAW data resizing unit 11j performs resizing processing in which distortion in the image peripheral region is corrected when the transmission RAW data is created.

  FIG. 12 is for explaining the distortion in the image peripheral area and the correction by the RAW data resizing unit 11j. FIG. 12A shows a state in which no distortion occurs, and each pixel Pi is indicated by a frame. In addition, lines L1, L2,..., La, Lb,... In FIG. Note that the pixels on the lines L1, L2,..., La, Lb,. As shown in FIG. 12A, if no distortion occurs, the pixels Pi are continuously and evenly arranged horizontally and vertically.

  With respect to the pixel arrangement of the image sensor, an image obtained from the image sensor due to distortion such as aberration of the lens, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), lines L1, L2,... , ... is equivalent to a curved state.

  As shown in FIG. 12B, in the region surrounded by the lines L1, L2, La, and Lb, distortion similar to the deformation of the lines L1, L2, La, and Lb occurs in the pixels near the image peripheral region. ing. However, even in a region surrounded by the lines L1, L2, La, and Lb, for example, a 3 × 3 pixel indicated by a diagonal line has relatively little distortion. Therefore, one pixel P1 is generated from the pixels indicated by the oblique lines. Similarly, for other regions, pixel data P2 to P4 are generated by representing the pixel data using hatched pixels with relatively little distortion.

  The RAW data resizing unit 11j generates the pixels P1 to P4 based on the lens information, and generates 2 × 2 pixels as illustrated in FIG. That is, in the example of FIG. 12, the number of pixels in the horizontal and vertical directions is resized to ½. In this way, the RAW data resizing unit 11j performs resizing processing using pixels in a region where optical degradation is small.

  Note that the RAW data resizing unit 11j uses different numbers of pixels for each region and different amounts of light for each region. Therefore, the light amount difference may be corrected to be transmitted RAW data, or normalization processing may be performed. May be described in the metadata. Such processing is often not necessary for compressed images such as JPEG, but is an important measure when RAW data is communicated. Since the JPEG image is compressed by performing the above-described distortion correction and color correction, it is easy to handle as it is, but it is not good at color balance, image synthesis, simple data reduction, and the like. In the present invention, the characteristics of both the JPEG image and the RAW image are utilized to make the image easy to handle outside.

  Other configurations and operations are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  In the above-described embodiment, the digital camera is used as the photographing device. However, the camera may be a digital single-lens reflex camera or a compact digital camera, and may be used for moving images such as video cameras and movie cameras. Of course, a camera may be used, and a camera built in a personal digital assistant (PDA) such as a mobile phone or a smartphone may of course be used. Of course, this concept can also be applied to inspection equipment and medical equipment that can perform various inspections by image processing, and it is useful for imaging equipment that can send images quickly and expect excellent external processing. It is a thing. In other words, the present invention has simplified the recorded RAW data created by the RAW data converting unit so that the linearity of the four corners is maintained, the aspect ratio is switched, the leading pixel is defined, and the external pixel is easy to use. By having a RAW data changing unit for converting to transmission RAW data composed of pixel data in an arrangement order corresponding to the two-dimensional pixel arrangement, handling with an external device is facilitated. In order to maintain the linearity of the four corners, it is assumed that the image is thinned out or trimmed. This can reduce the amount of data, but the data length of each pixel may be further reduced.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments as they are, and can be embodied by modifying the constituent elements without departing from the scope of the invention in the implementation stage. In addition, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of components disclosed in the embodiment. For example, you may delete some components of all the components shown by embodiment. Furthermore, constituent elements over different embodiments may be appropriately combined.

  It should be noted that even if the operation flow in the claims, the description, and the drawings is described using “first,” “next,” etc. for convenience, it is essential to carry out in this order. It doesn't mean. In addition, it goes without saying that the steps constituting these operation flows can be omitted as appropriate for portions that do not affect the essence of the invention.

    DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Imaging device, 11 ... Signal processing and control part, 11a ... Display control part, 11b ... Face determination part, 11c ... Character determination part, 11d ... Scene / motion determination part, 11e ... Metadata production part, 11f ... Metadata Update unit, 11g ... transmission control unit, 11h ... RAW data conversion unit, 11i ... RAW data change unit, 11j ... RAW data resizing unit, 11k ... RAW data array unit, 12 ... imaging unit, 15 ... recording / reproducing unit, 16 ... Display unit, 17 ... touch panel, 19 ... communication unit, 20 ... database, 21 ... eyepiece sensor.

Claims (6)

An imaging unit that outputs a captured image obtained by photographing the subject;
A RAW data converting unit for creating recorded RAW data based on the captured image;
A communication unit capable of communicating with an external device;
A RAW data changing unit that converts the recorded RAW data created by the RAW data converting unit into transmission RAW data composed of pixel data at a specific pixel position based on setting information;
An imaging device, comprising: a transmission control unit configured to transmit the transmission RAW data created by the RAW data change unit to the external device by the communication unit when transmitting the captured image. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the RAW data changing unit resizes the recorded RAW data to create the transmission RAW data. Comprising a JPEG data creation unit capable of creating the recorded JPEG data by correcting distortion of a captured image from the imaging unit;
The photographing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the RAW data changing unit creates the transmission RAW data using the recorded RAW data in an area other than the distortion correction area. The imaging apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the RAW data changing unit performs the resizing based on information relating to optical distortion of the imaging unit. The said transmission control part switches whether the said communication part transmits the said recording RAW data or transmission RAW data according to the classification of the said external apparatus, The one of the Claims 1 thru | or 4 characterized by the above-mentioned. Shooting equipment described in one. A metadata creation unit that creates metadata based on the tag format when recording the captured image;
A metadata update unit that converts the metadata created by the metadata creation unit into a data description language;
Comprising
The transmission control unit causes the communication unit to transmit the metadata created by the metadata update unit to the external device at the time of transmission of the captured image. The photographing equipment described in 1.

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