CN101572776A - Filming device and filming method - Google Patents

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CN101572776A
CN101572776A CNA2009101327221A CN200910132722A CN101572776A CN 101572776 A CN101572776 A CN 101572776A CN A2009101327221 A CNA2009101327221 A CN A2009101327221A CN 200910132722 A CN200910132722 A CN 200910132722A CN 101572776 A CN101572776 A CN 101572776A
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杉浦康一
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The present invention relates to a filming device and a filming method, capable of providing a posture detection of the filming device for being off the ground of the display of an object to be filmed on a viewfinder or a LCD display, and having good performance of space occupation, price and electric force usage. When the invention is used as a digital camera (1) fixing focus automatically, the filming device is provided with a lens cone component 62 for filming the object, a LCD display 15 for displaying an AF target frame, and an acceleration sensor 111 for detecting the tilted position of the digital camera 1 or the lens cone component 62. By changing the display state of the AF target frame, the tilted position is displayed on the LCD display 15.

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Camera head and image capture method
Technical field
The present invention relates to have and detect the camera head heeling condition and the camera head and the image capture method of detected result notification photographer's function.
Background technology
In the past, when using cameras such as digital camera or digital code camera to take subject, the display screen visuals field such as (hereinafter referred to as the LCD display) frame that photographer forms with view finder or liquid crystal display cells usually etc. is a benchmark, with feeling to judge posture or the heeling condition of camera head with respect to subject.
For this reason, in the photography such as building shooting or pan-shot of the correct composition of needs, tend to not notice the camera head heeling condition.
For addressing the above problem, the gesture detection means of the built-in detection camera head of suggestion camera head posture is arranged and notify photographer this testing result.
For example, the disclosed camera head of patent documentation 1 (the flat 8-279935 communique of TOHKEMY), it also shows the information of relevant camera posture, in order to notify photographer except show focus mark or other information in the electronic viewfinder of formation such as LCD display.For example, beyond the camera head main frame, observe part installing peripheral hardware display part easily,, notify photographer to show pose information.
In addition, patent documentation 2 (the flat 11-338037 communique of TOHKEMY) discloses a kind of camera, and it is provided with the vibrating device of passing on mechanical oscillation in camera main frame inside, notifies photographer by vibration with heeling condition.
Show but in view finder or LCD display if on off-the-shelf item, further increase pose information, then can increase the amount of information that view finder or LCD display show, might not see the situation of subject.And if use camera head peripheral hardware display part to show pose information, sight line must be left view finder or LCD display when then confirming this pose information, thereby can't confirm the subject position simultaneously and carry out composition.And set up the miniaturization that peripheral hardware has hindered camera head.
In addition, structure can be considered, but, the space need be guaranteed to be provided with, thereby can cause increasing electricity consumption that expense raises the cost because of needs are provided with special-purpose vibrating device with the vibration informing heeling condition.
The present invention is in view of above-mentioned problem, a kind of camera and method for imaging that carries out posture detection is provided, its purpose is not hinder the subject visual performance that shows in view finder or the LCD display, and is occupying superior performance on space, electricity consumption and the price.
Summary of the invention
The invention provides following camera head and image capture method.
(1) but the present invention is the camera head of automatic focusing, it possesses: filming apparatus is used to take subject; Focus detection frame display unit shows the focus detection frame; Angle detection device, the heeling condition of detection camera head main frame or filming apparatus, its topmost being characterised in that, the heeling condition that the angles of display checkout gear detects in focus detection frame display unit.
The present invention does not have particular restriction, but preferably possesses display control unit, is used for the filming apparatus main frame that detects according to angle detection device or the posture of filming apparatus, changes the show state of focus detection frame.
The present invention does not have particular restriction, but preferred tool is focusing back variation show state.
The present invention does not have particular restriction, but preferred tool is focusing back detection posture, and changes above-mentioned show state after detecting posture.
(2) the present invention has the filming apparatus that is used to take shot object image, it is characterized in that possessing: angle detection device is used to detect the heeling condition of camera head main frame or filming apparatus; Voice output carries out voice output; The voice output control device, the heeling condition according to angle detection device detects changes the voice output of voice output.
The present invention does not have particular restriction, but preferably when heeling condition is level, sound control apparatus control voice output carries out voice output.
(3) the present invention is the camera head with filming apparatus of taking shot object image, and its lattice just are being to possess: angle detection device is used to detect the heeling condition of camera head main frame or filming apparatus; The angle deviating amount detecting device, the heeling condition that the detection of detection angles checkout gear obtains is with respect to the bias of benchmark angle; Notifying device is given notice according to the index angular misalignment value operator that makes progress.
The present invention does not have particular restriction, but preferred filming apparatus also possesses index angular misalignment value allowed band choice device, in order to selected angle bias allowed band from a plurality of default index angular misalignment value allowed band candidates.
The present invention does not have particular restriction, but preferred filming apparatus also possesses index angular misalignment value allowed band choice device, in order to any set angle bias allowed band.
The present invention does not have particular restriction, but preferably when index angular misalignment value surpasses the index angular misalignment value allowed band, notifying device is given notice to the operator.
(4) the present invention is the camera head with filming apparatus of taking shot object image, it is characterized in that possessing: angle detection device is used to detect the heeling condition of camera head main frame or filming apparatus; The angle deviating amount detecting device, the heeling condition that the detection of detection angles checkout gear obtains is with respect to the bias of benchmark angle; Benchmark angle modifier is used to change the benchmark angle; Notifying device, the operator that makes progress when index angular misalignment value surpasses the index angular misalignment value allowed band gives notice.
The present invention does not have particular restriction, but the preferred reference angle is a level or vertical.
(5) have the camera head of the filming apparatus of taking shot object image, it is characterized in that possessing: angle detection device is used to detect the heeling condition of camera head main frame or filming apparatus; Storage device is wherein preserved the view data taken and the inclination information of expression heeling condition; And display part shows the view data of preserving in the storage device with image.
The present invention does not have particular restriction, but preferably by first the operation view data and inclination information are saved in the storage device, then, by second behaviour the view data and the inclination information of being preserved in the storage device is simultaneously displayed in the display part.
The present invention does not have particular restriction, but preferably by the 3rd operation, view data and inclination information is saved in the storage device, and this view data and inclination information are presented on the display part together automatically simultaneously.
The present invention does not have particular restriction, but preferably also possesses the voice output of carrying out voice output, and in display part display image and inclination information, voice output carries out voice output according to inclination information.
The present invention does not have particular restriction, but preferably when not having display image in the display part, voice output also can carry out voice output according to inclination information.
(6) the present invention is characterized in that having following steps for utilizing the image capture method possess the filming apparatus of taking shot object image and can self-focusing camera head to carry out: the shooting step, take shot object image; Focus detection frame step display shows the focus detection frame on display unit; Angle detects step, detects the heeling condition of filming apparatus or camera head; And, the angle step display, angles of display detects the heeling condition that detects in the step on display unit.
(7) the present invention is for utilizing the image capture method possess the filming apparatus of taking shot object image and can self-focusing camera head to carry out, and it is characterized in that having following steps: angle detects step, detects the heeling condition of filming apparatus or camera head; And the voice output controlled step detects the heeling condition variation voice output that step detects according to angle.
(8) the present invention is for utilizing the image capture method possess the filming apparatus of taking shot object image and can self-focusing camera head to carry out, and it is characterized in that having following steps: angle detects step, detects the heeling condition of filming apparatus or camera head; Index angular misalignment value detects step, and detection angles detects the bias of the detected heeling condition of step with respect to the benchmark angle; And notifying process is given notice to the operator according to index angular misalignment value.
(9) the present invention is for utilizing the image capture method possess the filming apparatus of taking shot object image and can self-focusing camera head to carry out, and it is characterized in that having following steps: angle detects step, detects the heeling condition of filming apparatus or camera head; Index angular misalignment value detects step, and detection angles detects the bias of the detected heeling condition of step with respect to the benchmark angle; Benchmark angle change step changes the benchmark angle; Notifying process is given notice to the operator when heeling condition surpasses the index angular misalignment value allowed band.
(10) the present invention is for utilizing the image capture method possess the filming apparatus of taking shot object image and can self-focusing camera head to carry out, and it is characterized in that having following steps: angle detects step, detects the heeling condition of filming apparatus or camera head; Storing step, the inclination information of preserving shot image data and representing heeling condition; And step display shows the view data that is kept in the storage device with image.
Effect of the present invention is, by changing auto focus control (hereinafter referred to as AF) the target show state that shows in view finder or the LCD display, notify the pose information of the relevant camera head of photographer, learn the posture of camera head under the situation of the subject visual performance that can in not hindering view finder or LCD display, show.And compare existing camera head the present invention and do not increase new structure, therefore occupy on space, electricity consumption and the price functional.
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Fig. 1 is the oblique view from the related digital camera of forward observation embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 2 is an oblique view of observing the related digital camera of embodiment of the present invention from the rear.
Fig. 3 is the module map of built-in control system in the related digital camera of present embodiment.
Fig. 4 is a flow chart of exporting processing sequence in the embodiment of the present invention about acceleration transducer.
Fig. 5 is that the levelness in the embodiment of the invention 1 shows control flow chart.
Fig. 6 is the flow chart that levelness shows other execution modes of control in the embodiment of the invention 1.
Fig. 7 is that whole control flow chart is moved in the embodiment of the invention 1 related shooting.
Fig. 8 (1) to (4) can be used for the various demonstration illustration intentions of representing heeling condition with the AF display box of the present invention.
Fig. 9 is the notification voice control flow chart in the embodiment of the invention 2.
Figure 10 is the notification voice control flow chart in the embodiment of the invention 3.
Figure 11 is the notification voice control flow chart in the embodiment of the invention 4.
Figure 12 is the notification voice control flow chart in the embodiment of the invention 5.
Figure 13 is that picture view is selected at the permission angle of inclination in the embodiment of the invention 6.
Figure 14 is the notification voice control flow chart among the embodiment of the invention 6 and the embodiment 7.
Figure 15 is that picture view is selected at the permission angle of inclination in the embodiment of the invention 7.
Figure 16 is that the benchmark angle in the embodiment of the invention 8 is the schematic diagram of digital camera posture angle Selection picture.
Figure 17 is the flow chart of the heeling condition notification voice control in the embodiment of the invention 8.
Figure 18 is about preserving the flow chart of photographed data, view data and pose information in the embodiment of the invention 9.
Figure 19 is about carrying out the flow chart that the recorded and stored image file is reset and angle information shows simultaneously in the embodiment of the invention 9.
Figure 20 is the index of expression average angle information in the embodiment of the invention 9.
Figure 21 is about carrying out the flow chart that image file is reset and angle information shows simultaneously in the embodiment of the invention 10.
Figure 22 be in the embodiment of the invention 9 and embodiment 10 when and voice output control flow chart during with voice output.
Figure 23 is the flow chart of another enforcement state in the embodiment of the invention 10.
Figure 24 is the flow chart of the The whole control order of embodiment 11.
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Illustrate that at first the related camera head of a routine embodiment of the present invention is the outward appearance of digital camera.The camera head of present embodiment is to confirm subject and the digital camera of taking with LCD display.
Fig. 1 is the oblique view from the related digital camera of forward observation embodiment of the present invention.Fig. 2 is an oblique view of observing the related digital camera of embodiment of the present invention from the rear.
The upper surface of digital camera (hereinafter referred to as main frame) 1 is provided with: the annex connecting portion 7 of pattern dish 4, displacement disc 5, the collecting type flash of light portion 6 that opens where necessary and the installing peripheral hardware photoflash lamp or the peripheral hardware optical finder of the shutter release button of pressing during shooting (hereinafter referred to as release-push) 2, power knob 3, the various patterns of conversion.The front installing taking lens 8 of main frame 1.At this, taking lens 8 is meant the general name of a plurality of camera lenses that comprise in the following lens assembly 62.Main frame 1 is provided with behind: focus on button 9, menu instruction button class and selection instruction button (hereinafter referred to as the operation keys unit) 10, playback button 11, deletion/self-timer button 12, what be used to show subject image or display mode information is display screen 15 as Electronic Display Panels such as LCD panels, carry out the switching button 14 of display screen 15 demonstration conversion process, play that alarm lamp acts on that the subject focal point control finishes to confirm to finish in focus in the back and the affirmation that shows of lighting a lamp focuses on the public light-emitting diode 16 of flashlight charging during flashlight charging.The side of main frame 1 is provided with and covers AV port and USB port (external connection port) port cap 17, is provided with clad battery insertion mouth and the image record battery cover 18 with the storage card insert opening in addition in main frame 1 bottom surface.
Below with reference to the built-in control system in the related digital camera of module map shown in Figure 3 explanation present embodiment.
As shown in Figure 3, the main frame 1 of digital camera comprises: barrel assembly 62 has various camera lenses and motor; Be built in the CCD101 in the main frame 1; Front end IC (hereinafter referred to as F/E-IC) 102 carries out various adjustment to camera data; Digital camera processor (hereinafter referred to as processor) 104 plays central role in control of the integral body of main frame 1 and data processing; SDRAM103, built-in memory 107, ROM108 temporarily are used to preserve view data when view data is carried out various processing.
A plurality of impulse motors that barrel assembly 62 has taking lens optical system, lens barrel and drives lens barrel focus on when taking, and adjust aperture when exposure.
Lens assembly 62 is specially: the zoom optical system 62-1 that is made up of the zoom of obtaining subject optics image (zoom) lens 62-1a and zoom driving motor 62-1b; By focusing on (focus) lens 62-2a and focusing on the focus optical 62-2 that CD-ROM drive motor 62-2b forms; The aperture assembly 62-3 that forms by aperture 62-3a and aperture motor 62-3b; The mechanical shutter assembly 62-4 that forms by mechanical shutter 62-4a and mechanical shutter motor 62-4b; And motor driver 62-5, be used to carry out the drive controlling of each motor.
The image that barrel assembly 62 is obtained during shooting is at main frame 1 built-in imaging apparatus CCD101 surface imaging.View data is converted into the signal of telecommunication (analogue data) in CCD101, then is sent to F/E-IC102.
The data that F/E-IC102 delivers to CCD101 apply various adjustment, comprising: CDS102-1, remove image noise and take a sample with correlated double; AGC102-2, adjustment gains; And A/D102-3 is a digital signal with analog signal conversion.In addition, F/E-IC102 also has TG (driving the signal generation on opportunity) 102-4.TG102-4 provides vertical synchronization signal (hereinafter referred to as VD) and the level signal same period (hereinafter referred to as HD) by the CCD1 signal processing module 104-1 in the processor 104 to it, controlled by CPU module 104-3.
The signal of telecommunication has stood to be sent to processor 104 after the various adjustment in F/E-IC102.Processor 104 plays the role of a nucleus in the image file that the signal of telecommunication of delivering to is promptly taken carries out data processing and main frame 1 molar behavior adjusted.The data that 104 pairs of processors are sent to F/E-IC102 from CCD101 carry out that white balance is set and the gamma setting.In addition, processor 104 also comprises: CCD1 signal processing module 104-1 provides vertical synchronization signal VD and level signal same period HD; CCD2 signal processing module 104-2 carries out the conversion of briliancy data, chromatism data with filtration treatment; CPU module 104-3, the action of various devices such as main control system 1 built-in motor; Local SRAM104-4, temporary transient each partly needed data etc. during action control of preserving; USB module 104-5 carries out usb communication with peripheral hardwares such as computers; Serial module 104-6 carries out serial communication with peripheral hardwares such as computers; JPEG CODEC module 104-7, compression or expansion jpeg file; Capacity is set (resize) module 104-8, enlarges or the down scaling image data capacity with handling between mending; TV signal display module 104-9, view data is converted to video signal, be presented on the LCD display (hereinafter referred to as display frame) 15 via lcd driver 114, in addition, this TV signal display module 104-9 connects video socket 110 via the video amplifier 109; Sound module 104-12 is sent to sound CODEC112 with the voice data of preserving in built-in memory 107 memories such as grade, and this voice data is exported by loud speaker 113 after sound CODEC112 converts analogue data to; Memory card controller module 104-10 controls the view data that not shown storage card inserts not shown storage card slot and records photographing; And l2C module 104-11, between acceleration transducer 111 and CPU module 104-3, carry out serial communication.Often carrying out to property data by bus between these constitutive requirements transmits.
In addition, be connected by bus between the ROM108 that processor 104 outsides are provided with SDRAM103, built-in memory 107 and have held various control programs, these storage devices and processor 104.
SDRAM103 temporarily preserves view data when 104 pairs of view data of processor are carried out various processing.The view data that is saved, for example obtain via F/E-IC102 and implemented " the RAW-RGB view data " that white balance is set and gamma is set, or carried out " the YUV view data " or " jpeg image data " after JPEG CODEC module 104-7 compresses etc. of the conversion of briliancy data chromatism data by CCD2 signal processing module 104-2 through CCD1 signal processing module 104-1 from CCD101.
Yet available built-in memory 107 is not stored shot image data when packing storage card in the slotting mortise of said memory card.
ROM108 is used for being kept at CPU module the 104-3 control program that can understand the mark establishment and the parameter that is used to control of processor 104.
When the power supply of main frame 1 was in on-state, control program downloaded in the not shown main storage.Then, along with the action of CPU module 104-3, control needed data and temporarily be saved among the Local SRAM104-4 in the processor 104 according to various piece in this control program control device.
If use the flash rom that to rewrite as ROM108, just the parameter that can change control program and be used to control is carried out function upgrading easily.
The later final image data of the various processing that are through with are stored in the built-in memory 107 of device inside, perhaps are kept to insert in the storage card slot removably that the external record medium are in the storage card.
Processor 104 is connected with the acceleration transducer 111 of sense acceleration.Acceleration transducer 111 is loaded on the printed circuit board (PCB) (PCB), exports data and the temperature T data of two X and Y.Calculate the angle of inclination of main frame 1 and on LCD display 15 etc., show according to these data.
The acceleration information that above-mentioned acceleration transducer 111 detects is sent to l2C module 104-11, converts the scrutable serial signal of CPU module 104-3 to.Then, the serial signal that wherein comprises acceleration information that l2C module 104-11 generates is sent to CPU module 104-3, thereby has realized the serial communication between acceleration transducer 111 and the CPU module.
Above-mentioned in the present embodiment acceleration transducer 111 both can be installed in the barrel assembly 62, also can be installed on the same substrate with processor 104.Be installed in the barrel assembly 62 if will speed up transducer 111, then pass through the posture of the posture indirect detection digital camera main frame 1 of detection barrel assembly 62.If be loaded on the same substrate with processor 104, then directly detect the posture of main frame 1.
CPU module 104-3 carries out calculation process with threshold values of preserving among the following ROM108 and formula, according to above-mentioned acceleration information, generates the index signal that is used for following motor driver 62-5 action control.This index signal is sent to motor driver 62-5, in order to motor driver 62-5 is controlled.
Motor driver 62-5 is the device of each motor in the controlling and driving barrel assembly 62.Each motor is impulse motor, and its amount of exercise is controlled by pulse current.The output of impulse motor increases along with the increase of the electric current that puts on motor, and along with impulse speed increases and reduces.For this reason, can control the output of each motor by adjusting electric current, voltage and impulse speed.
In the execution mode of digital camera of the present invention with above-mentioned formation, observe when not influencing photographer and take under the state in the visual field of LCD display 15 of subject, the pose information (hereinafter referred to as angle information) of acceleration transducer 111 detected main frames 1 is provided for photographer.
In each following embodiment, be that providing of pose information describes to the feature of camera head involved in the present invention and image capture method.Though the related camera head of embodiment is all digital camera, the present invention is not limited to digital camera, and is suitable equally for common camera head.
Embodiment 1
Fig. 4 is a flow chart of exporting processing sequence in the embodiment of the present invention about acceleration transducer.As shown in Figure 4, at first connect the power supply of acceleration transducer 111.This step can be carried out simultaneously with digital camera main frame 1 energized, perhaps selects acceleration transducer 111 use patterns to carry out by photographer.
Secondly, CPU module 104-3 obtains the data of acceleration transducer 111 by l2C pattern 104-11, and calculates angle θ.Interval 50ms returns the acceleration transducer data once more and obtains step after the calculating angle, repeats above-mentioned action.
At this, carry out angle calculation as follows according to the data that regularly obtain from acceleration transducer 111.
If x is the X-axis output of acceleration transducer 111, y is Y-axis output, and when t was temperature output, output g (t), X in the time of can calculating gravity 0 with following formula and the gravity of Y were than R, detection angles θ.
g(t)=2048+0.4×t
R(x,y,t)=(y-g(t))/(x-g(t))
θ=180/π×arctan(R(x,y,t))-θ0
At this,, therefore judge the positive and negative of (x-g (t)) with decision θ because θ can obtain two candidate values in the scope of 0<θ<360.If near+90 °, not using θ 0, θ, and do not recomputate θ with following formula with θ 90.
θ=180/π×arctan(R(x,y,t))-θ90
If near-90 °, then not using θ 0, θ, and do not recomputate θ with following formula with θ 270.
θ=180/π×arctan(R(x,y,t))-θ270
At this, the relative roll angle (roll angle) of CCD101 and acceleration (G) transducer when θ 0 is camera level (0 °), the relative roll angle of CCD101 and acceleration (G) transducer when θ 90 is camera vertical (upwards+90 °), θ 90 be the vertically CCD101 when (downward-90 °) and the relative roll angle of acceleration (G) transducer of camera.
Then, change AF target frame according to the angle that calculates.
Fig. 5 is the flow chart that the expression levelness shows control in the embodiment of the invention 1, and Fig. 8 (1) to (4) is the schematic diagram that exemplifies AF display box in each execution mode of the present invention, represents the various show states that main frame 1 tilts with this display box.
In the flow chart shown in Figure 5, at first carry out display update and judge, judge after last pose information shows and whether passed through 0.2 second.If passed through 0.2 second, then carry out angle and judge with the angle θ that regularly detects in the acceleration sensor outputs signals handling process shown in Figure 4.
Fig. 8 (1) has exemplified and has used " L " font mark to show AF target frame in the view finder visual field or LCD display picture on four angles of AF effective action scope respectively, with the effective range of expression AF.When detection angles θ≤-0.5 °, as Fig. 8 (1)-b, with the right side of red display AF target display box.
When detection angles θ 〉=+0.5 °, as Fig. 8 (1)-c, with the left side of red display AF target display box.
When detection angles-0.5 °<θ<+0.5 °, as Fig. 8 (1)-a, with the green AF target frame both sides that show.
The action of above-mentioned Fig. 8 (1)-a~c was carried out repeatedly every 0.2 second.
In addition, present embodiment except with the red display AF target frame right side, can also be made red display with left frame when θ≤-0.5 °, same, during detection angles θ 〉=+0.5 °, red display is made on AF target frame right side.
In addition, the pose information that shows main frame 1 in the present embodiment by the Show Color that changes AF target frame.In addition, can also adopt and for example make AF target frame flicker to show the display mode of pose information.Below, the display mode that shows pose information with the flicker of AF target frame is described.
Fig. 6 is the flow chart that the levelness of the embodiment of the invention 1 shows other modes of control.At first, whether in judging, display update judges after the preceding pose information demonstration through 0.2 second.If passed through 0.2 second, then carry out angle and judge with the angle θ that regularly detects gained in the acceleration transducer handling process shown in Figure 4.
When detection angles θ≤-0.5 °, as Fig. 8 (3)-b, flicker shows AF target frame right side.
When detection angles θ 〉=+0.5 °, as Fig. 8 (3)-c, flicker shows AF target frame left side.
When detection angles-0.5 °<θ<+0.5 °, as Fig. 8 (3)-a, lighting a lamp shows AF target frame both sides.
The action of above-mentioned Fig. 8 (3)-a~c was carried out repeatedly every 0.2 second.
In addition, above-mentioned when θ≤-0.5 ° except flicker shows AF target frame right side, flicker can also be done in the left side and show, same, during detection angles θ 〉=+0.5 °, the right side is done flicker and is shown.
The following describes the integral body shooting action of using above-mentioned AF target frame to show variation.
Fig. 7 is that whole control flow chart is moved in the embodiment of the invention 1 related shooting.At first, discharge half by judge whether to have carried out in judging to discharge half by.Partly press when having carried out to discharge, then carry out AE (AutoExpose automatic exposure) and handle.At this, shutter speed, stop opening size and the ISO sensitivity value used when determining that according to the photometry result image is preserved.
Then carrying out AF handles.For example carrying out CCD-AF in the mountain-climbing mode at this handles.Subject is by phtographic lens imaging on CCD, and its picture signal is exported by CCD, and mobile amasthenic lens makes the AF evaluation of estimate that shows this picture signal light and shade contrast become maximum.
Begin angle after AF handles and detect processing regularly.This moment, the acceleration transducer energized regularly obtained the acceleration transducer data to calculate angle as the explanation among Fig. 4.
Then, carry out AF target display update.This moment is as the explanation among Fig. 5 and Fig. 6, according to angle calculation regular update AF target frame demonstration as a result.
Then discharge entirely by judgement.If release-push 2 further pressed from half by state become entirely by, then stop angle detects regularly and handles, and stops simultaneously providing power supply to acceleration transducer 111.Then carry out stores processor.
And if discharge entirely by judge in judging do not carry out entirely by, then discharge half by judgement, judge whether still to continue to discharge half by.Discharge half by (denying) if removed, then stop angle detects regularly and handles, and stops simultaneously providing power supply to acceleration transducer 111.And if discharge half by still continuing (being), then return AF target display update and handle and proceed after this action.
As mentioned above, present embodiment 1 is notified the posture of photographer's digital camera by the demonstration of the AF target frame that changes existing digital camera and show in the LCD display when AF moves.
For this reason, needn't in LCD display, increase new demonstration, can not destroy the visual performance of the shown subject of display.And owing to can learn the inclination or the posture of main frame from the demonstration of LCD display or view finder, the user will sight line leave the subject in display screen or the view finder when therefore taking.And then, need not to install drive divisions such as peripheral hardware and increase motor, can not influence the miniaturization of digital camera, and can reduce electricity consumption, reduce manufacturing cost.
Embodiment 2
Embodiment 2 has exemplified the pose information with the sound notification digital camera.Adopt sound notification can not need in LCD display, to increase other and show, without detriment to the visual performance of subject.And photographer will sight line leave LCD display or view finder just can be learnt pose information.And then, can also not use display unit and obtain pose information with sound notification.Below be described in detail present embodiment.
With identical among the embodiment 1, at first, connect the power supply of acceleration transducer 111 with the illustrated action of Fig. 4.Then obtain the data of acceleration transducer, and calculate angle θ.Interval 50ms returns the acceleration transducer data once more and obtains step after the calculating angle, repeats above-mentioned action.
Then, according to the data sound of obtaining from acceleration transducer 111, notify photographer pose information about main frame 1.Below this control of explanation to notification voice.
Fig. 9 is the notification voice control flow chart of the embodiment of the invention 2.
At first, in judging, once whether passed through 0.5 second after the notice in the judgement reporting interval.If passed through 0.5 second, then carry out angle and judge with the angle θ that is detected in the acceleration transducer handling process shown in Figure 4.
When detection angles-0.5 °<θ<+0.5 °, sound module 104-12 output is used for the voice data of notification voice and the sound of giving notice.If θ is the detection angles beyond the above-mentioned scope, the sound of then not sending out public notice.Above-mentioned a series of actions was carried out repeatedly every 0.5 second.
As mentioned above, present embodiment carries out angle every the stipulated time to be judged, and notifies photographer pose information about digital camera according to this judged result.Like this, thus need in LCD display, not increase the visual performance of other demonstrations without detriment to subject.And photographer does not need sight line is left the pose information that LCD display or view finder just can be learnt digital camera.
Embodiment 3
Embodiment 3 distributes the notification voice of different volumes for when with the sound notification pose information to a plurality of angular ranges.Be specially, notification voice was notified at interval with 0.5 second, and was divided into " greatly ", " in 1 ", " in 2 ", " little " four-stage on volume, then changed volume according to detection angles.These volume datas are kept in the built-in memory 107.
Figure 10 is the notice acoustic control system flow chart in the embodiment of the invention 3.At first, identical with embodiment 1, once whether passed through 0.5 second after the notice in reporting interval is judged, judging.If passed through 0.5 second, then carry out angle and judge with the angle θ that detects gained in the acceleration transducer handling process shown in Figure 4.
When detection angles-0.5 °<θ<+0.5 °, establish the wave volume that notification voice uses and be " greatly ", then sound module 104-12 output volume data are notified with " greatly " volume.
When detection angles-2 °<θ<+2 °, to establish notice sound and be " in 1 " with the volume of sound, sound module 104-12 output volume data are then notified with " in 1 " volume.
When detection angles-5 °<θ<+5 °, to establish notice sound and be " in 2 " with the volume of sound, sound module 104-12 output volume data are then notified with " in 2 " volume.
When detection angles-10 °<θ<+10 °, establish notice sound and be " little " with the volume of sound, then sound module 104-12 output volume data are notified with " little " volume.
When detection angles θ be below-10 ° or+more than 10 ° the time, unreal working known.
Like this, embodiment 3 notifies pose information to change the notification voice amount.For this reason, thus need in LCD display, not increase the visual performance of other demonstrations without detriment to subject.And photographer does not need sight line is left inclination attitude and the inclined degree that LCD display or view finder just can easily be judged main frame 1.
Embodiment 4
Present embodiment has exemplified the notification voice volume that replaces embodiment 3 with frequency as shown in figure 11, carries out the pose information notice to change frequency.Except changing frequency, other are identical with embodiment 3.Only the kind of frequency is described at this.
Embodiment 4 as shown in figure 11 is divided into four-stage with the frequency of notice sound, and changes according to the detection angles control frequency.Frequency is divided into " height ", " in 1 ", " in 2 ", " low " from big to small, and the voice data of each frequency leaves in the built-in memory 107 in advance.
When detection angles-0.5 °<θ<+0.5 °, sound module 104-12 notifies with the voice data output of " height " frequency.
When detection angles-2 °<θ<+2 °, sound module 104-12 notifies with the voice data output of " in 1 " frequency.
When detection angles-5 °<θ<+5 °, sound module 104-12 notifies with the voice data output of " in 2 " frequency.
When detection angles-10 °<θ<+10 °, sound module 104-12 notifies with the voice data output of " low " frequency.
When detection angles θ be below-10 ° or+more than 10 ° the time, unreal working known.
Like this, embodiment 4 notifies pose information with the frequency that changes notice sound.For this reason, thus need in LCD display, not increase the visual performance of other demonstrations without detriment to subject.And photographer does not need sight line is left inclination attitude and the inclined degree that LCD display or view finder just can easily be judged main frame 1.
Embodiment 5
Embodiment 5 has exemplified according to main frame 1 posture and has changed the notification voice pronunciation at interval.
Figure 12 is the notification voice control flow chart in the embodiment of the invention 5.In the present embodiment 5 notice sound is divided into four-stage at interval, carries out the control of reporting interval conversion according to detection angles.
At first, identical with embodiment 1, carry out angle with detected angle θ in the acceleration transducer handling process shown in Figure 4 and judge.
When detection angles-0.5 °<θ<+0.5 °, the reporting interval of notification voice is 0.25 second, after 0.25 second, and the voice data and the sound of giving notice that sound module 104-12 output notice sound is used.
When 2 °<θ of detection angles<+2 °, the reporting interval of notification voice is 0.5 second, after 0.5 second, and the voice data and the sound of giving notice that sound module 104-12 output notice sound is used.
When detection angles-5 °<θ<+5 °, the reporting interval of notification voice is 0.75 second, after 0.75 second, and the voice data and the sound of giving notice that sound module 104-12 output notice sound is used.
When detection angles-10 °<θ<+10 °, the reporting interval of notification voice is 1 second, after 1 second, and the voice data and the sound of giving notice that sound module 104-12 output notice sound is used.
When detection angles θ be below-10 ° or+more than 10 ° the time, unreal working known.
Like this, embodiment 5 notifies pose information at interval to change notification voice.For this reason, thus need in LCD display, not increase the visual performance of other demonstrations without detriment to subject.And photographer does not need sight line is left inclination attitude and the inclined degree that LCD display or view finder just can easily be judged main frame 1.
Embodiment 6
Above-mentioned each embodiment has all preset angular range, with this angular range as whether notifying photographer benchmark about main frame 1 pose information.In embodiment 6, photographer can select the angular range as this benchmark from predefined a plurality of candidates.Embodiment 6 below is described.
Figure 13 is that picture view is selected at the permission angle of inclination in the embodiment of the invention 6.
At first the operating operation key unit 10, show selection picture in permission angle of inclination shown in Figure 13 on camera display screen 10.
Then operating operation key unit 10 selects to set the permission angle of inclination.Selected angle shows with the color that is different from other angles.Selectable angle is 5 °/10 °/30 °/60 ° in this example.As selecting " OFF ", then do not carry out sound notification.Then selected permission angle of inclination is 5 ° among Figure 13.
Below, carry out following notice acoustic control system with the permission angle of inclination of above-mentioned setting.
Figure 14 is the notification voice control flow chart among the embodiment of the invention 6 and the embodiment 7.The benchmark angle beta is 0 ° of a level.At first, allowing the angle of inclination to select to judge on the picture permission angle of inclination.When the permission angle of inclination of selecting is " OFF ", does not carry out sound notification and finish above-mentioned flow process.When selecting " OFF " in addition permission angle of inclination, setting this permission angle of inclination is α.
Then identical with the various embodiments described above, regular detected angle θ carries out the angle judgement in the acceleration transducer flow process according to Fig. 4.If detection angles θ-α<θ<+the α scope beyond, then the voice data of sound module 104-12 output notice sound usefulness is carried out the output of notice sound.
Then, in judging, once whether passed through 1 second after the notice in the judgement reporting interval.If passed through 1 second, then rejudge detection angles and whether allowing in the angle of inclination.
Except the benchmark angle beta is 0, adopts with lower angle and judge formula.
-α<θ-|β|<+α
Present embodiment 6 is carried out the pose information notice with sound as mentioned above.For this reason, need in LCD display, not increase other and show, thereby without detriment to the visual performance of subject.And photographer does not need sight line is left inclination attitude and the inclined degree that LCD display or view finder just can easily be judged main frame 1.
In addition, this notice sound output gap also can be made as other different times at interval except as being made as in the present embodiment 1 second.
Embodiment 7
Among the embodiment 6, photographer can select the angular range as benchmark from default a plurality of candidates.To this, photographer can set above-mentioned candidate arbitrarily in the present embodiment 7.
Figure 15 allows the angle of inclination to set the schematic diagram of picture arbitrarily in the embodiment of the invention 7.
Showing on photographer's operating operation key unit 10 back display screens 15 allows the angle of inclination to set picture arbitrarily.Then, operating operation key unit 10 is set and is allowed the angle of inclination.At this moment, the selection of angle can be from OFF to 90 °, and the unit gap is 1 °.If select OFF, then do not carry out sound notification.Selecting among Figure 15 to allow the angle of inclination is 8 °.
Present embodiment 7 is to carry out the pose information notice with sound as mentioned above.For this reason, need in LCD display, not increase other and show, thereby without detriment to the visual performance of subject.And photographer does not need sight line is left inclination attitude and the inclined degree that LCD display or view finder just can easily be judged main frame 1.
In addition, the present invention is chosen as 1 ° except will allow the unit gap at angle of inclination as present embodiment, also can select other unit, as 2 °, 5 °, 10 ° etc.
Embodiment 8
In the various embodiments described above all be with the angle beta 0 ° of level as benchmark, to this, exemplified the example that can change this angle among the embodiment 8.
Figure 16 is that the benchmark angle beta in the embodiment of the invention 8 is a digital camera posture angle Selection picture view.
At first photographer's operating operation key unit 10 makes display screen 15 show that the benchmark angle is the camera posture angle initialization picture of photographer's object.
Then, operating operation key unit 10 is set camera posture angle.Selectable angle is a level and vertical.Then, carrying out heeling condition as described below according to selected camera posture angle detects and sound notification.
Figure 17 is the flow chart that the sound notification heeling condition is used in control in the embodiment of the invention 8.At first judge the permission angle of inclination of selecting among Figure 15.When allowing the angle of inclination to be chosen as OFF, finish to carry out and use the sound notification heeling condition.
When selecting the permission angle of inclination beyond the OFF, establishing and allowing the angle of inclination is α.Then, judge the camera posture angle of selecting on the camera posture angle Selection picture shown in Figure 16.If establishing β when selecting camera posture angle for level is 0 °,, selection camera posture angle is-90 ° if establishing β when being vertical.
Then, carry out the angle judgement according to regularly detecting the angle that obtains in the acceleration transducer handling process of Fig. 4.Therefore when camera posture angle Selection is level, because of β is 0 °, at detection angles θ be-α<θ<+voice output that heeling condition is notified usefulness carried out under the situation beyond the α.
When camera posture angle Selection when being vertical, because of β is-90 °, therefore at detection angles θ be-α<θ+90 °<+voice output that heeling condition is notified usefulness carried out under the situation beyond the α.
Then, in judging, once whether passed through 1 second after the output of notice sound in the judgement reporting interval.If passed through 1 second, repeat then to judge whether the angle that detects is again allowing in the angle of inclination.
As mentioned above, embodiment 8 carries out the pose information notice with sound.For this reason, need in LCD display, not increase other and show, thereby without detriment to the visual performance of subject.And photographer does not need sight line is left inclination attitude and the inclined degree that LCD display or view finder just can easily be judged digital camera 1.
In addition, the present invention does not limit voice output is made as present embodiment 1 second at interval, can set voice output arbitrarily at interval.
And, carry out the pose information notice with sound in the above-mentioned present embodiment, yet the present invention is not so limited.Except carry out the pose information notice with sound, can also as carry out pose information with visible sensation method and notify, change the show state of AF target frame etc. as above-mentioned embodiment 1.
Embodiment 9
The foregoing description all carries out the inclination information notice when taking.But the present invention is not limited thereto, can take the laggard line tilt information notice of end as following embodiment 9.
At first starting main frame 1 makes it be in the state that can take subject.Then, show subject at display part.At this moment, processor 104 carries out AE (automatic exposure) to be handled, control TG or AGC, and the luminance signal that CCD2 control module 104-2 is delivered to reaches certain level.Then, the color difference signal that utilizes CCD2 control module 104-2 to send carries out AWB (Automatic white balance) processing.
The following describes photographed data, view data and the pose information of preserving in the present embodiment 9.
Figure 18 is for preserving the flow chart of photographed data, view data and pose information in the embodiment of the invention 9.At first half press release-push 2 (first discharges), begin the action of flow chart shown in Figure 180.
Then carrying out above-mentioned AE handles.Then, carry out AF (automatic focus) control while driving focus lamp 62-2a, promptly the focus detection signal through Digital High Pass Filter in the luminance signal is taken a sample, stop moving lens after camera lens being moved to the sampling point focal position of focus detection signal maximum.Then carry out AWB.
After finishing AE, AF, AWB a series of actions, press release-push, carry out second and discharge, subject is taken until at last.When carrying out this second release, begin regularly to calculate the integration of gained angle information.
Then, close mechanical shutter 62-4a, the CCD camera data is saved among the SDRAM 103 as the RAW rgb image data.Finish this shooting and handle back stop angle information score, and with the angle information integration divided by number of samples, therefrom calculate average angle.
After handling, above-mentioned RAW rgb image data process YUV conversion and JPEG compressed signal be kept among the SDRAM.
In addition, above-mentioned JPEG compression processing and average angle information are handled with the documentation of carrying out data with the preservation of same file form.Then preserve processing, upgrade to form file data DOS information and to be saved in built-in memory 107 or to be installed in camera head be in the not shown peripheral memory on the camera.
Then reset and be recorded the image file of preservation.
Figure 19 resets to preserve the flow chart of image file and angles of display information in the embodiment of the invention 9 simultaneously.Figure 20 is the index of expression average angle information in the embodiment of the invention 9.
At first in Figure 19, but the reproduced picture file of in having operated behind the playback button, having preserved according to DOS information retrieval memory.Then, if but the existence of reproduced picture file after then view data JEPG being restored, is carried out image replaying processing and demonstration on LCD display 15.
At this moment, if document memory in average angle information, then also shows this angle on the LCD display 15, angle can be shown as numerical value, also can show with index as shown in figure 20.Scale among Figure 20 is represented angle, some expression angle information.
As mentioned above, in the present embodiment, carry out the image that replay operations taken by photographer and on display, reset, show the angle information when taking this moment on the display simultaneously.So just needn't when taking, in LCD display, increase the demonstration other guide, thereby can not be an impediment to the visual performance of subject.
Embodiment 10
The foregoing description 9 is to carry out replay operations by photographer after shooting, simultaneously display image data and angle information again on LCD display.To this, the embodiment 10 that the following describes is that automatic at once reproduced picture is also represented angle information simultaneously after shooting.
Figure 21 is the embodiment of the invention 10 reproduced picture file and the flow chart of angles of display information at once simultaneously after shooting.
At first, to judge have or not carry out first identical with flow process shown in Figure 180 among the embodiment 9 till discharging, in this description will be omitted.
Then, judge to have or not and carry out second release, when judged result for having carried out second releasing operation, then handle identical with flow process shown in Figure 180 up to having carried out documentation, then, automatically the view data that will stay SDRAM inside within a certain period of time is presented on the LCD display 15, and shows average angle information simultaneously.
Then preserve the view data taken, simultaneously through finishing to take action behind the certain hour.
As mentioned above, in the present embodiment, carry out replay operations, show the view data taken on the LCD display again, also show the angle information when taking simultaneously by photographer.So just, can under not hindering the situation that shows the subject visual performance in the display, represent angle information to photographer.
Above-mentioned execution mode is for the ease of understanding the present invention, rather than is used to limit the present invention.Therefore, disclosed each key element of above-mentioned execution mode has comprised all and has belonged to the technology of the present invention category interior design and change or similar key element.
For example, embodiment 9 and embodiment 10 also can carry out voice output in LCD display 15 angles of display information, with the notice angle information.
Figure 22 be in the embodiment of the invention 9 and embodiment 10 when and voice output control flow chart during with voice output.
Embodiment 9 and embodiment 10 are when carrying out angle demonstration processing (referring to Figure 19 and Figure 21), as shown in figure 22, if ± 0.5 ° with interior then from the voice data of sound module 104-12 output notice sound usefulness, continuant takes place, and when greater than ± 0.5 °, interruption tone then takes place.
Like this can be to photographer's angles of display information under not influencing the situation of observing subject when taking.
Present embodiment not only can show shooting picture and angles of display information simultaneously at once after shooting, but also can not display frame but only carry out voice output, with the notice angle information.
Figure 23 is the flow chart of another enforcement state of the embodiment of the invention 10.
Processing when as shown in figure 23, carrying out first release, second release is same as described above.Yet do not have display image after documentation is handled, but judge average angle information, if average angle in ± 0.5 °, is sent continuous sound, and average angle is then sent discontinuous sound ± 0.5 ° big the time.
So just can under the situation that does not hinder the subject visual performance that shows in the display, represent angle information to photographer.
In addition, present embodiment shows to wait by variation notifies angle information, though only in embodiment 1, notify angle information, yet the demonstration of this use AF target frame changes when notifying angle information also to can be used for other embodiment to take with the Show Color that changes AF target frame.
So just, can not hinder under the situation that shows the subject visual performance in the display when taking and represent angle information to photographer.
Embodiment 11
Then utilize embodiment 11 that camera head involved in the present invention and image capture method are described.Being characterized as of embodiment 11 possesses many focus detection devices, is used for a plurality of zones of setting such as viewing area at the view finder visual field or display, and detects the focus in each zone.Also have another feature simultaneously, promptly make to detect the different above-mentioned heeling condition display packing demonstration heeling condition of front and back use of focus action at many focus detection devices.
Figure 24 is the flow chart that shows The whole control order among the embodiment 11, and the shown flow chart of Figure 24 and Fig. 7 and Figure 18 is corresponding.This control sequence is characterised in that the beginning angle detects regular the processing before taking action.Below, according to process description control action shown in Figure 24.
At first, the beginning angle detects regular the processing before taking action.Angle detect to be handled as shown in Figure 4, promptly connect the acceleration transducer power supply after, regularly obtain the acceleration transducer data, carry out angle calculation.Then, carry out the renewal processing that region-wide AF target shows.This renewal is handled according to the angle result who regularly calculates, and upgrades region-wide AF target frame and shows.
Then, enter half, judge whether half by discharging (first discharges) by determining step.If half do not press release (denying), then return previous step, regularly carry out the renewal processing that region-wide AF target shows according to angle information.If carried out discharging half by (being), then carried out AE and handle.At this, the shutter speed of using when determining to write down, stop opening, ISO sensitivity value according to the photometry result.
Then carrying out AF handles.At this CCD-AF with the mountain-climbing mode, mobile amasthenic lens makes the AF evaluation of estimate of CCD output promptly represent to become maximum through the contrast of taking lens shot object image picture signal of imaging on CCD.The AF estimator obtains the zone and can be, for example nine five equilibriums is made in whole AF zone, with the most approaching zone of AF evaluation of estimate in each zone as selecting the zone, with this as final focus lamp position.Then, the renewal of selecting regional AF target to show is handled.Upgrading the regional AF target frame of selection according to regular angle calculation result shows.Fig. 8 (2) and (4) are that the view finder visual field or the AF target frame in the display viewing area that possess the camera head of many focus detection devices show example.To specifically exemplify explanation in the back and show the camera head heeling condition about utilizing this AF target frame.
Then, discharge entirely by judging (second discharges).If carried out entirely by carry out image and preserve and handle, the AF target is shown be converted to region-wide demonstration.If judge not entirely not on time entirely discharging by in judging, then discharge half by judgement, judge whether to continue discharge half by.Discharge half by (denying) if removed, then the AF target is shown to be converted to region-wide demonstration.If continue to discharge half, then proceed to select regional AF target display update to handle by (being).
As mentioned above, in embodiment 11, before many focus detection devices begin the focus detection action, carry out the display packing that heeling condition shows with selected AF target frame, and after many focus detection devices begin the focus detection action, then carry out the display packing that heeling condition shows with region-wide with AF target frame, therefore, the display packing that many focus detection devices begin before and after the focus detection action is different.
Then, utilize Fig. 8 (2) and (4) to illustrate that the view finder visual field of the camera head that possesses many focus detection devices or the AF target frame in the display viewing area show example.Fig. 8 (2) and (4) all exemplify shown region-wide with the AF target and in corresponding to many focus detection devices AF target (hereinafter referred to as " many AF target ") the selecteed AF target of right side in the middle of vertically that be positioned at.Many AF target in this example is respectively made trisection and nine targets obtaining form with the AF target in direction in length and breadth by region-wide.In Fig. 8 (2) and (4), only show the target in the middle of the right side vertically in many AF target, and utilized this target to show heeling condition.
A target in above-mentioned many AF target forms with the right frame and the left frame in focus detection zone, the heeling condition of camera head only can be expressed as and show this right frame with red display or flicker, perhaps only show this left frame with red display or flicker, perhaps all two side frames all show or all show with green.Below each example is specifically described.
For example following shown in Fig. 8 (2).Promptly when detection angles θ≤-0.5 °, with the right side of the selected AF target of red display frame (referring to Fig. 8 (2)-b).When detection angles θ 〉=+0.5 °, with the left side of the selected AF target of red display frame (referring to Fig. 8 (2)-c).When detection angles-0.5 °<θ<+0.5 °, then selected AF target frame both sides are as all representing (referring to Fig. 8 (2)-a) with green.Show Color about the AF target can be set arbitrarily, is not limited in redness or green.
For example following shown in Fig. 8 (4).Promptly when detection angles θ≤-0.5 °, the flicker of the right side of selected AF target frame shows (referring to Fig. 8 (4)-b).When detection angles θ 〉=+0.5 °, the flicker of the left side of selected AF target frame is (referring to Fig. 8 (4)-c).When detection angles-0.5 °<θ<+0.5 °, the both sides of then selected AF target frame all show (referring to Fig. 8 (4)-a).Whole demonstrations of this moment comprise the state that all glimmers and show or light a lamp continuously in the left and right sides of display box.
Above-mentioned each execution mode is all to adopt LCD display to show that the digital camera of subject or AF target frame is that the present invention will be described for example.But the present invention is not limited in above-mentioned execution mode, and the present invention can be used for confirming by electronic viewfinder the various camera heads of subject or AF target frame.
Except digital camera, the present invention also can be used for camera heads such as digital video recorder.

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1. but the camera head of automatic focusing possesses:
Filming apparatus is used to take subject;
Focus detection frame display unit shows the focus detection frame; And,
Angle detection device detects the heeling condition of above-mentioned camera head main frame or above-mentioned filming apparatus, it is characterized in that,
In above-mentioned focus detection frame display unit, show the above-mentioned heeling condition that above-mentioned angle detection device detects.
2. camera head according to claim 1 wherein also possesses display control unit, is used for the above-mentioned filming apparatus main frame that detects according to above-mentioned angle detection device or the posture of above-mentioned filming apparatus, changes the show state of above-mentioned focus detection frame.
3. camera head according to claim 2, it is focusing the described show state of back variation.
4. camera head according to claim 2, it is focusing the described posture of back detection, and changes above-mentioned show state after detecting described posture.
5. the camera head that has the filming apparatus of taking shot object image,
It is characterized in that possessing:
Angle detection device is used to detect the heeling condition of above-mentioned camera head main frame or above-mentioned filming apparatus;
Voice output carries out voice output; And,
The voice output control device, the heeling condition according to above-mentioned angle detection device detects changes the voice output of tut output device.
6. according to the described camera head of claim 5, wherein, when above-mentioned heeling condition was level, tut control device control tut output device carried out voice output.
7. the camera head that has the filming apparatus of taking shot object image,
It is characterized in that possessing:
Angle detection device is used to detect the heeling condition of above-mentioned camera head main frame or above-mentioned filming apparatus;
The angle deviating amount detecting device detects above-mentioned angle detection device and detects the bias with respect to the benchmark angle of the heeling condition that obtains; And,
Notifying device is given notice according to the above-mentioned index angular misalignment value operator that makes progress.
8. according to the described camera head of claim 7, wherein above-mentioned filming apparatus also possesses index angular misalignment value allowed band choice device, in order to selected angle bias allowed band from a plurality of default index angular misalignment value allowed band candidates.
9. according to the described camera head of claim 7, wherein above-mentioned filming apparatus also possesses index angular misalignment value allowed band choice device, in order to any set angle bias allowed band.
10. according to Claim 8 or 9 described camera heads, when above-mentioned index angular misalignment value surpassed above-mentioned index angular misalignment value allowed band, above-mentioned notifying device was given notice to the operator.
11. have the camera head of the filming apparatus of taking shot object image,
It is characterized in that possessing:
Angle detection device is used to detect the heeling condition of above-mentioned camera head main frame or above-mentioned filming apparatus;
The angle deviating amount detecting device detects above-mentioned angle detection device and detects the bias with respect to the benchmark angle of the heeling condition that obtains;
Benchmark angle modifier is used to change the benchmark angle; And,
Notifying device, the operator that makes progress when above-mentioned index angular misalignment value surpasses the index angular misalignment value allowed band gives notice.
12. according to the described camera head of claim 11, the said reference angle is a level or vertical.
13. have the camera head of the filming apparatus of taking shot object image,
It is characterized in that possessing:
Angle detection device is used to detect the heeling condition of above-mentioned camera head main frame or above-mentioned filming apparatus;
Storage device is wherein preserved view data taken and the inclination information of representing above-mentioned heeling condition; And,
Display part shows the above-mentioned view data of preserving in the above-mentioned storage device with image.
14. according to the described camera head of claim 13, by first operation above-mentioned view data and above-mentioned inclination information are saved in the above-mentioned storage device, then, by second behaviour the above-mentioned view data and the above-mentioned inclination information of being preserved in the above-mentioned storage device is simultaneously displayed in the above-mentioned display part.
15. according to the described camera head of claim 13, by the 3rd operation, above-mentioned view data and above-mentioned inclination information are saved in the above-mentioned storage device, this view data and above-mentioned inclination information are presented on the above-mentioned display part together automatically simultaneously.
16. according to the described camera head of claim 13, wherein also possesses the voice output of carrying out voice output, when above-mentioned display part showed above-mentioned image and above-mentioned inclination information, the tut output device carried out voice output according to above-mentioned inclination information.
17. according to the described camera head of claim 16, when not showing above-mentioned image in the above-mentioned display part, the tut output device also can carry out voice output according to above-mentioned inclination information.
18. utilize the image capture method possess the filming apparatus of taking shot object image and can self-focusing camera head to carry out,
It is characterized in that having following steps:
The shooting step is taken shot object image;
Focus detection frame step display shows the focus detection frame on display unit;
Angle detects step, detects the heeling condition of above-mentioned filming apparatus or above-mentioned camera head; And,
The angle step display shows that on above-mentioned display unit above-mentioned angle detects the heeling condition that detects in the step.
19. the present invention is for utilizing the image capture method possess the filming apparatus of taking shot object image and can self-focusing camera head to carry out,
It is characterized in that having following steps:
Angle detects step, detects the heeling condition of above-mentioned filming apparatus or above-mentioned camera head; And,
The voice output controlled step detects the above-mentioned heeling condition variation tut output that step detects according to above-mentioned angle.
20. the present invention is for utilizing the image capture method possess the filming apparatus of taking shot object image and can self-focusing camera head to carry out,
It is characterized in that having following steps:
Angle detects step, detects the heeling condition of above-mentioned filming apparatus or above-mentioned camera head;
Index angular misalignment value detects step, detects above-mentioned angle and detects the bias of the detected heeling condition of step with respect to the benchmark angle; And,
Notifying process is given notice to the operator according to index angular misalignment value.
21. the present invention is for utilizing the image capture method possess the filming apparatus of taking shot object image and can self-focusing camera head to carry out,
It is characterized in that having following steps:
Angle detects step, detects the heeling condition of above-mentioned filming apparatus or above-mentioned camera head;
Index angular misalignment value detects step, detects above-mentioned angle and detects the bias of the detected heeling condition of step with respect to the benchmark angle;
Benchmark angle change step changes the said reference angle; And,
Notifying process is given notice to the operator when above-mentioned heeling condition surpasses the index angular misalignment value allowed band.
22. the present invention is for utilizing the image capture method possess the filming apparatus of taking shot object image and can self-focusing camera head to carry out,
It is characterized in that having following steps:
Angle detects step, detects the heeling condition of above-mentioned filming apparatus or above-mentioned camera head;
Storing step, the inclination information of preserving shot image data and representing above-mentioned heeling condition;
And,
Step display shows the view data that is kept in the above-mentioned storage device with image.
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