JP2000278718A - Camera diagnostic/adjustment system, camera housing system, tripod mount used for these systems, and camera - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide convenience to a cameraman or the like by sufficiently diagnosing and adjusting camera components while the components such as a camcoder are being housed, thereby unnecessitating the diagnosis and adjustment of the camera such as the camcoder just before the use of the camera. SOLUTION: The system is provided with a camera tripod mount 5 and a diagnosis/adjustment device 34. The tripod mount 5 is configured to be stored to a prescribed place while a camera A is mounted on the tripod mount 5 and also configured to intervene an input or an output of a signal between the camera A and the diagnosis/adjustment device 34 in the mount state. The diagnosis adjustment device 34 is configured to input or output the signal via the tripod mount 5 to diagnose and adjust the camera A.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a camera diagnostic adjustment system, a camera storage system, a tripod mounting plate and a camera used in these systems, and more particularly, for example, a camera alone, a recording device, a reproducing device, and a recording / reproducing device. Diagnostic adjustment system for performing diagnosis and / or adjustment for a camera integrally provided with a camera or the like (collectively referred to as diagnostic adjustment), and storing the camera for convenience of the diagnostic adjustment when storing the camera in a storage place The present invention relates to a system, and a tripod mounting plate and a camera used for the system. In this specification, a camera includes not only a camera alone but also a camera integrally including a recording device, a reproducing device, and a recording / reproducing device. The similar items include not only diagnosis and adjustment but also, for example, inspection, repair, confirmation of operation status, and other items.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, a camera recorder has a camera function and V
Since it has an integrated TR function and has excellent performance and mobility, it is widely used for news gathering of television broadcasting stations. In such interviews, it is necessary that diagnostic adjustments have been sufficiently performed on the camera recorder before use so that a photographing opportunity is never missed. Therefore, for example, a camera recorder stored in a camera recorder storage in a television broadcast station or a storage shelf in a relay broadcasting car is taken out of the storage shelf, and diagnostic adjustment before use is usually performed.

[0003]

By the way, it is preferable that such a diagnostic adjustment is performed in advance, but it is often the case that the diagnostic adjustment is performed immediately before the photographing, and therefore, the diagnostic adjustment is made in time for the photographing. Otherwise, the camera recorder is often taken out of the storage shelf and used as it is without performing diagnostic adjustment.

[0004] In this case, sometimes the condition of the camera recorder is deteriorated and the finish of the video recorded on the shot videotape is insufficient. It could not be used and the video could not be broadcast.

[0005] Therefore, in the present invention, it is necessary to perform sufficient diagnostic adjustment for a camera such as a camera recorder while the camera is being stored, and to eliminate the need for diagnostic adjustment immediately before use of the camera such as a camera recorder. The solution is to make it available for convenience.

[0006]

A diagnostic adjustment system according to the present invention has a camera and a tripod mounting plate attached to the camera, and the camera is mounted on the tripod mounting plate between the camera and the tripod mounting plate. The tripod mounting plate, when a camera is mounted on the tripod mounting plate, allows the input or output of a signal related to diagnostic adjustment between the camera and the diagnostic adjustment device. The above-mentioned problem is solved by being configured to be able to mediate.

[0007]

A camera diagnostic adjustment system according to a first aspect of the present invention has a camera and a tripod mounting plate mounted on the camera, and the camera is mounted on the tripod mounting plate and between the camera and the tripod mounting plate. It is configured to be able to input or output signals related to diagnostic adjustment, and the tripod mounting plate, when a camera is mounted on the tripod mounting plate, allows input or output of signals related to diagnostic adjustment between the camera and diagnostic adjustment equipment. It is characterized by being configured to be able to mediate.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a camera diagnostic adjustment system including a tripod mounting plate and a diagnostic adjustment device, wherein the tripod mounting plate is configured to be stored in a predetermined storage with the camera mounted. In the mounted state, it is configured to be able to mediate input or output of a signal relating to diagnostic adjustment between the camera and the diagnostic adjustment device, and the diagnostic adjustment device is provided with a tripod mounting plate for diagnostic adjustment to the camera. The input or output of the signal can be performed via a.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a camera diagnostic adjustment system including a tripod mounting plate, a storage where the camera is stored with the camera mounted on the tripod mounting plate, and a diagnostic adjustment device for performing a diagnostic adjustment of the camera. The mounting plate can input or output signals related to diagnostic adjustment with the camera while the camera is mounted, and can input or output signals related to diagnostic adjustment with the storage The storage unit is configured to be capable of inputting or outputting a signal with a tripod mounting plate, and inputting or outputting a signal relating to diagnostic adjustment with a diagnostic adjustment device. The adjustment device is characterized in that the signal can be input or output via a tripod mounting plate and a storage for diagnostic adjustment to the camera.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a camera storage system in which a camera is mounted on a tripod mounting plate and stored in a predetermined storage location, wherein the camera and the tripod mounting plate are electrically connected to each other in the stored state. The tripod mounting plate further includes a terminal that is electrically connected to the diagnostic adjustment device, and each of the terminals is connected to each other in a stored state of the camera, and is connected to the camera via the tripod mounting plate. It is characterized in that it is possible to input or output a signal related to diagnostic adjustment with a diagnostic adjustment device.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tripod mounting plate on which a camera tripod can be mounted on a lower surface and a camera can be mounted on an upper surface. A terminal for a diagnostic adjustment device connected to a terminal of the diagnostic adjustment device, and a terminal for the camera is automatically connected to the terminal of the camera when the camera is mounted on the upper surface. And connecting the diagnostic adjustment terminal to the terminal of the diagnostic adjustment device so that transmission of the camera diagnostic adjustment signal can be mediated between the diagnostic adjustment device and the camera.

A camera according to a sixth aspect of the present invention includes a terminal (camera-side terminal) mounted on the tripod mounting plate according to the fifth aspect, and the first terminal of the tripod mounting plate mounted on the tripod mounting plate. It is characterized in that a signal can be input or output between the terminal and the camera-side terminal.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, the camera is applied to a VTR-integrated camera (camera recorder) as a camera. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Includes the camera alone.

A diagnostic adjustment system, a camera storage system, a tripod mounting plate, and a camera according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

First, a description will be given of a camera recorder as an example of an imaging apparatus to be subjected to diagnosis adjustment. As is well known, a camera recorder A shown in FIG. 1 includes a camera body 1 with a handle provided with an imaging mechanism and a VTR mechanism, a lens unit 2, a viewfinder 3, and a battery case 4, which are detachable from the camera body. The image pickup mechanism captures an image of the subject while viewing the subject on the viewfinder 3, and records the image of the subject with the VTR mechanism. The camera recorder A can be used by the photographer while carrying it on the shoulder.
And set it on a tripod 6 via On the bottom of the camera body 1, a shoulder pad 7 for carrying and photographing is provided.

FIG. 2 shows the entire tripod mounting plate 5, and FIG. 3 shows the bottom surface of the camera body 1.
Further, FIG. 4 shows the upper surface of the tripod mounting plate 5 and the bottom surface of the camera body 1 in comparison with each other. Hereinafter, referring to FIGS. The connection structure will be described.

A front mounting portion 11 for mounting the camera body 1 and a rear mounting portion 12 are formed on the front half and the rear half of the upper surface of the tripod mounting plate 5, respectively. Front mounting part 1
1, a guide recess 13 and a rectangular recess 14 formed in a triangular shape tapering toward the front are formed continuously, and a lock pin 16 is formed by a left and right long hole 15 formed at the bottom of the guide recess 13. A lock operation fitting 17 is provided at the front end of the guide recess 13 so as to be slidable back and forth. Straight guide grooves 18 are formed on the left and right sides of the guide recess 13 and the rectangular recess 14 in the front-rear direction. A locking pin 19 is provided on the rear mounting portion so as to protrude upward, and an annular locking groove 19a is formed on the outer periphery of the protruding portion. A lock release lever 20 is provided at the front and rear intermediate portion of the tripod mounting plate 5 so as to be capable of laterally swinging operation, and the lock release lever 20 is provided with a release operation check knob 21.

On the other hand, a resin mounting member 22 having a pair of left and right guide ribs 22a engageable with the linear guide groove 18 is screwed and fixed to the front portion of the bottom surface of the camera body 1. At the same time, a tapered triangular front locking member 23 capable of engaging with the guide recess 13 from behind is attached to the bottom surface thereof. A dovetail groove 13a is formed on the left and right sides of the guide recess 13 and extends forward.
The left and right sides 23a of the camera body 1 are formed with an inclined cross section that engages with the dovetail groove 13a. The portion is prevented from coming off from the front mounting portion 11 upward.

At the rear of the bottom surface of the camera body 1, a rear locking member 24 which can be engaged with the locking pin 19 from behind is screwed and fixed.
Is engaged with the locking groove 19a of the locking pin 19, and the rear portion of the camera body 1 moves upward from the rear mounting portion 12. They are prevented from coming off.

When connecting the camera main body 1 to the tripod mounting plate 5, the camera main body 1 is first placed on the tripod mounting plate 5 with the camera main body 1 shifted slightly backward with respect to the tripod mounting plate 5.
At this time, the front locking member 23 enters the rectangular recess 14 of the front mounting portion 11, and the left and right guide ribs 22 a of the mounting member 22 are aligned with the left and right linear guide grooves 18 of the front mounting portion 11. A guide is engaged at the rear. In addition, the rear locking member 24 is located opposite to and behind the locking pin 19.

By sliding the camera body 1 forward from this state, the front locking member 23 is moved to the guide recess 13.
And the rear locking metal fitting 24 is also engaged with the locking pin 19 in the upper locking state. Near the end of the forward sliding movement of the camera body 1, the front end of the front locking member 23 pushes the lock operation member 17 forward, thereby operating the built-in dead center crossing link mechanism (not shown). And guide recess 1
The lock pin 16 waiting on one side of the guide 3
3 moves to the center. The front locking member 23 is provided with an engagement groove 25 into which the lock pin 16 can be engaged from the side, and by the engagement between the engagement groove 25 and the lock pin 16,
The backward sliding movement of the camera body 1 is prevented. This provides a locked state in which the camera body 1 is fixedly connected to the tripod mounting plate 5 at a fixed position.

In this locked state, when the unlocking lever 20 is swung so as to be pulled out to the side, the built-in dead center crossing link mechanism is turned over, and the lock pin 16 is moved backward to engage the engagement groove. 25, an unlocked state in which the camera body 1 is allowed to slide backward. In this case, simply operating the lock release lever 20 in the lock release direction requires only the release operation check knob 2.
1 is brought into contact with a stopper 26 projecting in a rib shape, so that the pull-out swing of the lock release lever 20 is prevented.
Only when the lock release lever 20 has been moved to a position where it does not interfere with the lock release lever 6, the lock release lever 20 can be released.

The above configuration is also provided in the conventional tripod mounting plate 5, but the following configuration is added to the tripod mounting plate 5 used in the present invention.

That is, the rear mounting portion 12 of the tripod mounting plate 5
A plurality of terminals (first terminals) 27 which are protruded by an elastic urging force and supported so as to be able to move in and out are provided in parallel on the left and right, and a signal related to a diagnostic adjustment of the camera is provided on a rear portion of the bottom surface of the camera body 1. In order to perform the input and output of the camera, unevenly-shaped terminals (camera-side terminals) 28 are provided in parallel on the left and right sides. When the camera body 1 is placed at a predetermined connection position of the tripod mounting plate 5, these terminals The group is configured to be in contact with the group of terminals 27 on the tripod mounting plate 5 side. Also, the tripod mounting plate 5
The rear end is provided with a connector terminal (second terminal) 29 for connecting the terminal 27 to another device. In this case, the form of the signal related to the diagnostic adjustment is not limited and may be analog or digital. Further, it may be in the form of voltage, current, power, or digital code. Further, although the signal is transmitted via a wire, the wire may be a conductive wire such as a normal copper wire. The terminals are intended for electrical conduction, and are not suitable for optical transmission.However, when these terminals are configured to be connectable to an optical cable or an optical fiber, even if signal transmission is performed by an optical system. I do not care. In this case, it is possible to arrange an optical / electrical conversion element such as a light receiving diode at this terminal.

The tripod mounting plate 5 having the above-described structure is connected to the camera body 1 which stores the photographed image and is used for the following diagnostic adjustment system and storage system.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the tripod mounting plate 5 having the above-described structure is connected to each of the camera bodies 1 which are stored after photographing, and are stored in a storage place (outdoor or indoor).
Anywhere. ) As a storage shelf 31 such as a hangar
The wiring 32 connected to the connector terminal 29 of each tripod mounting plate 5 is connected via an interface 33 to a microcomputer 34 as an example of a diagnostic adjustment device. In this case, the diagnostic adjustment device is not limited to the microcomputer 34 and may be any device. Further, in this embodiment, each camera body 5 is individually connected to the interface 33 by each wiring 32. However, each camera body 5 may be connected in cascade with one wiring to simplify the wiring. For this purpose, for example, an address is assigned to each position of the storage shelf 31 where each tripod mounting plate 5 is placed, and an address transmitter is arranged at each position of the storage shelf 31, and any one of the positions is set. Alternatively, when the tripod mounting plate 5 is mounted at a plurality of locations, the respective address transmitters are activated to output address signals to the microcomputer 34. The microcomputer 34 responds to the reception of the address signal by operating the tripod mounting plate 5 corresponding to the address signal.
The diagnostic adjustment for the camera body 1 attached to the camera body may be performed. In this case, the wiring is simplified, the cost can be reduced, and the microcomputer 34 can automatically perform the diagnostic adjustment of the camera body 1.

From the microcomputer 34, for example, diagnostic adjustment for photographing, recording, reproduction, etc. of the camera body 1 (any diagnostic adjustment matter is possible, and even one diagnostic adjustment matter is intervened by the tripod mounting plate 5). The signal may be output to the camera body 1. Various kinds of response information as signals relating to the diagnostic adjustment are output from the camera body 1 and are mediated by the tripod mounting plate 5 so that the microcomputer 34
Is input to This response information is sent to the microcomputer 3
4 analyzed. As a result of this analysis, if adjustment of photographing, recording, reproduction, etc. of the camera body 1 is necessary, a signal for the adjustment is sent from the microcomputer 34 to the tripod mounting plate 5.
Is output to the camera body 1 through the mediation of the camera body 1, and the camera body 1 is adjusted. When it is determined that all the diagnostic items are compatible, the green compatible monitor lamp 35 provided on the side surface of the tripod mounting plate 5 is turned on,
This indicates that use is possible as it is. In the case of a diagnostic adjustment that is in progress or that does not conform to the diagnostic items regardless of the adjustment processing, the red non-conforming monitor lamp 36 provided on the side surface of the tripod mounting plate 5 is turned on, and the portable device can be used as it is. Ban.

The present invention can be implemented in the following modes.

A plurality of tripod mounting plates 5 are fixed in parallel to the storage shelf 31 and connected to a diagnostic adjustment device such as a microcomputer, and the used camera body 1 brought in
Is connected to the empty tripod mounting plate 5 so that the diagnostic adjustment can be performed.

In the above construction, an electric actuator for preventing the unlocking is restrained is incorporated in the tripod mounting plate 5 fixed to the storage shelf 31, and the unlocking of the non-conforming one is disabled, so that even if it is erroneous, the improper non-conforming is performed. It is also possible to prevent the camera body 1 from being taken out.

The terminal group connected to the terminal 27 is connected to the tripod mounting plate 5.
And a terminal group on the upper surface of the storage shelf 31 that is in contact with the terminal group on the bottom surface of the tripod mounting plate 5. The terminal group of the storage shelf 31 is configured to be connected to the diagnostic adjustment device by wiring. According to this, a signal can be transmitted between the diagnostic adjustment device and the camera main body 1 only by mounting and fixing the tripod mounting plate 5 to which the camera main body 1 is mounted at a predetermined position of the storage shelf 31. Can be connected, which is convenient for handling.

If a white plate is installed at the back of the storage shelf 31 and a white light source for illuminating the white plate is provided, it is possible to adjust white shading and the like while the camera with the lens is stored. it can.

[0033]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, while the camera is mounted on the tripod mounting plate and stored, the signal for the diagnostic adjustment is transmitted between the camera and the diagnostic adjustment device. Since the exchange can be performed via the tripod mounting plate, it is possible to make effective and sufficient use of the time during storage to make accurate and sufficient diagnostic adjustments, leaving inadequate diagnostic adjustment just before use This eliminates the need for taking out and using it, and it is now possible to take it out after sufficient diagnostic adjustment has been completed.

As a result, the photographer can always take out and use the camera in a suitable state, and can prevent a photographing error due to an improper adjustment.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view of a camera recorder connected to a tripod.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a tripod mounting plate.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a camera bottom surface.

FIG. 4 is a plan view comparing a tripod mounting plate and a camera bottom surface.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a storage system.

FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of a diagnostic adjustment system.

[Explanation of symbols]

 5 Tripod mounting plate 6 Tripod 31 Storage shelf 34 Diagnostic adjustment equipment A Camera

Claims (6)

[Claims] A camera and a tripod mounting plate attached to the camera, wherein the camera is capable of inputting or outputting signals related to diagnostic adjustment between the camera and the tripod mounting plate in a state where the camera is mounted on the tripod mounting plate. The tripod mounting plate, when the camera is attached to it,
A camera diagnostic adjustment system configured to be able to mediate input or output of a signal related to diagnostic adjustment between a camera and a diagnostic adjustment device. 2. A tripod mounting plate and a diagnostic adjustment device, wherein the tripod mounting plate is configured so as to be able to be stored in a predetermined storage place with the camera mounted thereon, and to perform diagnostic adjustment with the camera in the mounted state. It is configured to be able to mediate the input or output of a signal related to diagnostic adjustment with the device, and the diagnostic adjustment device is configured to input or output the signal via a tripod mounting plate for diagnostic adjustment to the camera. A camera diagnostic adjustment system, which is configured to be capable of outputting. 3. A tripod mounting plate, a storage for storing the camera mounted on the tripod mounting plate, and a diagnostic adjustment device for performing diagnostic adjustment of the camera, wherein the tripod mounting plate mounts the camera. In this state, it is possible to input or output signals related to diagnostic adjustment with the camera, and to input or output signals related to diagnostic adjustment with the storage. It is configured to be able to input or output signals with the mounting plate and to input or output signals related to diagnostic adjustment with the diagnostic adjustment device. A camera diagnostic adjustment system, wherein the signal can be input or output via a tripod mounting plate and a storage place. 4. A camera storage system in which a camera is mounted on a tripod mounting plate and stored in a predetermined storage place. Each of the camera and the tripod mounting plate has terminals that are electrically connected to each other in the storage state. The tripod mounting plate further includes a terminal that is electrically connected to the diagnostic adjustment device. Each of the terminals is connected to each other when the camera is stored, and the camera and the diagnostic adjustment device are connected via the tripod mounting plate. A camera storage system capable of inputting or outputting a signal relating to diagnostic adjustment of the camera. 5. A tripod mounting plate on which a camera tripod can be mounted on a lower surface and a camera can be mounted on an upper surface, wherein a terminal (first terminal) connected to a terminal of the camera with the camera mounted on the upper surface. And a terminal (second terminal) connected to a terminal of the diagnostic adjustment device, wherein a first terminal is automatically connected to the camera-side terminal when a camera is mounted on the upper surface. A tripod mounting plate, wherein when the second terminal is connected to a terminal of the diagnostic adjustment device, transmission of a camera diagnostic adjustment signal can be mediated between the diagnostic adjustment device and the camera. 6. A terminal (camera-side terminal) mounted on the tripod mounting plate according to claim 5, wherein said first terminal and said camera-side terminal of said tripod mounting plate are mounted on said tripod mounting plate. A signal input or output between the cameras.