JP2001147481A - Camera, printer and photographic print system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To add desirable image processing information to a photographed image. SOLUTION: The camera is provided with an image recording means for forming an object image and recording the object image as a still image, a photographing information recording means for recording the photographing information, and an image processing information setting means, and the photographing information including the image processing information (zero, negative, positive for every photographing mode) set by the image processing information setting means is recorded by the photographing information recording means so as to be added to the recorded still image.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a camera for taking a photograph on a photosensitive material such as a silver halide film, a camera for recording an electronic image photoelectrically converted by an image pickup device or the like, and an image photographed or taken by the camera. The present invention relates to a printer device for performing print processing, and an improvement in a photographic print system including a camera and a printer device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a magnetic recording section is provided on a photographic film, and photographic data and the like are recorded in the magnetic recording section at the time of photographing by a camera, and this information is read out and used in a later development or printing process. New photo systems are known.

On the other hand, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 9-214686, image information recorded on a photographic photosensitive material such as a film is read by an image reading device having a photoelectric conversion element such as a CCD to obtain digital data. And
There is also known an apparatus that performs some kind of digital image processing on such image data and then prints out the image data.

[0004]

As described above, the reason why some kind of digital image processing is performed before the digital image data is printed out is that the image information recorded on the photographic material is converted into a photoelectric conversion element such as a CCD. This is because, when a printout is performed in accordance with digital image data that has only been read and converted into digital data by an image reading device having a color image, the color tone, contrast, definition, etc. are insufficient, and the quality of the output image is often unsatisfactory.

There are several types of digital image processing generally performed on digital image data in which a natural image is recorded. Typical examples include adjustment of contrast and brightness, adjustment of color balance, execution of a sharpening filter, adjustment of saturation, and the like. By performing such image processing, there is a possibility that the output image may be improved in color tone, contrast, definition, and the like, and may be rendered attractive. However, on the other hand, there is a possibility that there is no effect if the degree of application of such image processing is not appropriate, or a case where the quality of the output image is reduced as a reverse effect or an unnatural image is obtained Is also conceivable.

(Object of the Invention) A first object of the present invention is to provide a camera capable of attaching desired image processing information to a captured image.

A second object of the present invention is to provide a printer device capable of performing image processing in accordance with information attached to an image captured by a camera and outputting a printed image subjected to desired image processing. is there.

A third object of the present invention is to add information of desired image processing to a captured image to the image,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a photographic print system capable of performing image processing in accordance with information attached to an image and outputting a print subjected to desirable image processing.

[0009]

In order to achieve the first object, the invention according to claim 1 is an image recording means for forming a subject image and recording it as a still image, and recording photographic information. Photographing information including image processing information set by the image processing information setting means, and the photographing information including the image processing information set by the image processing information setting means attached to the still image recorded by the photographing information recording means. Camera for recording.

In order to achieve the second object,
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image input unit for inputting still image information recorded by an image recording unit for forming a subject image and recording it as a still image to an image processing unit, and recording the image information by the image recording unit. A photographing information input unit for inputting the photographing information recorded in addition to the still image information; and a printing unit for printing out image information processed by the image processing unit. If the image processing information is included in the photographing information input by the input means, the image processing apparatus performs image processing according to the image processing information by the image processing means.

Further, in order to achieve the third object,
The invention according to claim 9 includes an image recording unit that forms a subject image and records it as a still image, a photographing information recording unit that records photographing information, and an image processing information setting unit, wherein the image processing information is set. A camera for recording photographing information including image processing information set by the setting unit in addition to the recorded still image by the photographing information recording unit, and an image processing unit for recording the still image information recorded by the image recording unit Image input means for inputting the image information, image information input means for inputting the image information recorded along with the still image information recorded by the image recording means, and an image processed by the image processing means. Printing means for printing out information, and when the image processing information is included in the shooting information input by the shooting information input means, the image processing is performed. Image processing corresponding to the information is to a photographic printing system comprising a printer device applied by the image processing means.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on illustrated embodiments.

FIG. 1 is a view showing the appearance of a camera according to a first embodiment of the present invention. More specifically, FIG. 1A is a perspective view as viewed from the front, and FIG. It is the perspective view seen from the direction.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a photographing lens, 2 denotes a shutter button, and 3 denotes a display which is constituted by, for example, a liquid crystal display panel and displays a film counter, a warning, and the like.
Reference numeral 4 denotes a flash light emitting unit, 5 denotes an objective lens of a finder optical system, 6 denotes an AF light source that emits infrared light or the like to a subject when focusing, and 7 denotes light of the AF light source 6 reflected from the subject. An AF light receiving unit that receives light. Reference numeral 8 denotes a knob on the lower surface of the camera for opening and closing a film chamber cover (not shown). 9 is a viewfinder eyepiece, 1
0 is a switch for selecting the aspect ratio of the shooting screen, 11
The details will be described later.
Reference numeral 2 denotes a shooting mode selection dial.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the structure of the film cartridge and the film inside the camera and the periphery thereof.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 21 denotes a film cartridge, 22 denotes a film, 23 denotes a film take-up spool, 24 denotes a feed motor for winding and rewinding the film 22, and 25 denotes the feed motor 24. A first gear train for connecting the spool 22 and the
This is a perforation provided for positioning a shooting screen. 27 is composed of a photo reflector and the like,
A perforation detector 28 for detecting the perforations 26 is a cartridge presence / absence detection switch for detecting the presence / absence of the film cartridge 21. Reference numeral 29 denotes a fork for rotating the shaft of the film cartridge 21 to feed or rewind the film 22, and is connected to the first gear train. Reference numeral 30 denotes a magnetic track on the film 22, on which imaging information and the like are written and read by the magnetic head 31. Reference numeral 32 denotes a pad for pressing the magnetic track 30 on the film against the magnetic head 31.

Reference numeral 33 denotes an information display panel in which a black-and-white code pattern is recorded on a disk-shaped member. By reading and decoding the code pattern, the camera can know information such as the type of film, the sensitivity, and the number of shots. Also,
The stop position of the information display panel 33 can indicate the photographing state of the film stored in the cartridge, for example, information such as unexposed, partially exposed, and fully exposed (for example, described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-313233). ). The information display panel 33 rotates integrally with the shaft of the film cartridge 21. Numeral 34 denotes a film information reader for reading a code pattern of the information display panel 33, which comprises a photo reflector and the like. Reference numeral 35 denotes an opening / closing member for opening / closing a light-shielding cover at a film outlet of the film cartridge 21; 36, an opening / closing drive member for driving the opening / closing member 35; 37, a light-shielding cover for operating the opening / closing drive member 36 An opening / closing motor 38 is a second gear train for connecting the light shielding cover opening / closing motor 37 and the opening / closing drive member 36, and a light shielding cover opening / closing detection switch 39 for detecting opening / closing of the light shielding cover.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an electric circuit of the camera having the above configuration.

In FIG. 3, the display 3 is the same as that shown in FIG. The first motor 24, perforation detector 27, magnetic head 31, film information reader 34, and second motor 37 are the same as those described in FIG.

Reference numeral 41 denotes, for example, ALU, ROM, RA
This is a control circuit by a microcomputer or the like having a built-in M or A / D converter, and performs overall control of a camera mechanism and the like. A specific control sequence of the control circuit 41 will be described later. Reference numeral 42 denotes an AE sensor for obtaining luminance information of the subject, which is composed of, for example, a photodiode and an amplifier for amplification and is connected to an A / D converter input terminal of the control circuit 41. Reference numeral 43 denotes an AF sensor for obtaining information on the distance to the subject, such as PSD or CC.
It is composed of a sensor section such as D and its signal processing section, and is also connected to the A / D converter input terminal of the control circuit 41. Reference numeral 44 denotes a battery voltage detection circuit which outputs information relating to the voltage of a battery serving as a power supply of the camera and is connected to an A / D converter input terminal of the control circuit 41. The outputs of the perforation detector 27 and the film information reader 34 are also connected to the A / D converter input terminal of the control circuit 41.

A shutter 45 is connected to an output terminal of the control circuit 41 and controlled. A feeding driver 46 is connected to and controlled by an output terminal of the control circuit 41, and drives the feeding motor 24. Reference numeral 47 denotes a light shielding lid opening / closing driver, which is connected to and controlled by an output terminal of the control circuit 41, and drives a light shielding lid opening / closing motor 37. Reference numeral 48 denotes an AF driver, which is connected to and controlled by an output terminal of the control circuit 41, and drives an AF motor 49. A
The F motor 49 drives a focusing lens (not shown) of the photographing lens 1.

Reference numeral 50 denotes a magnetic signal interface circuit. When information is recorded on the magnetic track 30 on the film 22, an output signal of the control circuit 41 is input and an optimum recording current corresponding to the signal is generated. Magnetic head 31
Give to. When reproducing recorded information from the magnetic track 30 on the film 22, the reproduced signal from the magnetic head 31 is appropriately amplified, filtered or shaped as necessary, and output to the control circuit 41.

Reference numeral 51 denotes an automatic calendar IC, which is composed of a crystal oscillator and an integrated circuit for timing, and automatically counts calendar information such as year / month / date / hour / minute regardless of the operation of the control circuit 41. I do. The timing information is stored in the control circuit 4
1 are connected so that they can be read at any time. Reference numeral 52 denotes an AF light source that emits infrared light or the like to the subject when obtaining information regarding the distance to the subject from the AF sensor 43, and emits light in accordance with an output signal of the control circuit 41. Numeral 53 denotes a flash device which emits light at the time of photographing when the brightness of the subject is insufficient.
The light is emitted according to the output signal of No. 1. The lighting of each segment of the display 3 is also controlled according to the output signal of the control circuit 41. Reference numeral 55 denotes various switches, such as the shutter button 2, the aspect selection switch 10, the mode change switch 11, and the photographing mode selection dial 12 described in FIG.
Include the cartridge presence / absence detection switch 28 and the light-shielding lid open / close detection switch 39 described above.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a list of photographing modes of the camera selected by the photographing mode selection dial 12 and image processing information initially set according to the photographing modes.

In this embodiment, the photographing mode can be selected from six types: standard, portrait, landscape, close-up, night view, and silhouette. Image processing information that is initially set in each shooting mode includes four types of image processing: sharpening filter execution before printing, contrast adjustment, brightness adjustment, and saturation adjustment. Or whether it is preferable to perform the processing weakly.

In FIG. 4, 0 indicates information that it is preferable to perform image processing with a standard intensity, + indicates information that it is preferable to perform image processing more strongly, and − indicates information that image processing is preferably performed weaker. Represent. For example, in the portrait mode, which is likely to be selected in the case of photographing mainly by a person, it is preferable that the image processing be performed weakly for the processing of executing the sharpening filter and the processing of adjusting the contrast. Indicates that the image is accompanied by information that it is preferable to adjust the brightness slightly and that it is preferable to adjust the saturation in a standard manner.

Next, a specific operation sequence in the control circuit 41 of the camera having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

When the power switch (not shown) is turned on and the control circuit 41 becomes operable, the control circuit 41 starts operating from step (101) in FIG. First, in step (101), its own memory and port are initialized. Then, in the next step (102), it is detected whether or not the film cartridge 21 is loaded according to the signal of the cartridge presence / absence detection switch 28. If the film cartridge 21 is loaded, the process proceeds to step (103). Then, it waits until the knob 8 is turned to close the film chamber.

Thereafter, when the knob 8 is closed, the process proceeds to step (104), where the output signal of the battery voltage detection circuit 44 is A / D converted to check whether the battery voltage is sufficient for the operation of the camera (battery check). (Ch))
If it is determined that the battery is insufficient, the process proceeds to step (105), where a warning display for notifying that the battery is defective is instructed on the display 3, and the subsequent operation is stopped. When the battery is replaced, the process is executed again from step (101).

If the battery voltage is sufficient, the flow advances from step (104) to step (106) to output a control signal to the light shielding lid opening / closing driver 47 so as to drive the light shielding lid opening / closing motor 37. Then, in the next step (107), it is detected whether or not the light-shielding lid has been opened based on the signal of the light-shielding lid open / close detection switch 39, and by detecting that the light-shielding lid has been opened, the step (108) is performed.
Proceed to.

In step (108), a control signal is output to the light shielding lid opening / closing driver 47 so as to stop the light shielding lid opening / closing motor 37. Then, the next step (1
In step 09), a control signal is output to the feed driver 46 so as to drive the feed motor 24 in the reverse direction. Thus, the information display panel 33 starts rotating. Since the film is driven in reverse, the film is not fed. In the following step (110), the output signal of the film information reader 34 is read. By decoding the read signal, information such as the type of film, sensitivity or the number of shots, and
Information on the shooting state of the film can be obtained. Then, in step (111), a control signal is output to the feed driver 46 so as to stop the feed motor 24.

In the next step (112), it is checked whether or not the obtained information of the photographing state of the film has been fully exposed, and if it has been completely exposed, the flow proceeds to step (113). Then, in this step (113), a control signal is output to the light shielding lid opening / closing driver 47 so as to drive the light shielding lid opening / closing motor 37. The following steps (11
In 4), it is detected whether or not the light-shielding lid is closed by the signal of the light-shielding lid open / close detection switch 39, and the process proceeds to step (115) by detecting that the light-shielding lid is closed. A control signal is output to the light shielding lid opening / closing driver 47 so as to stop the driving of the light shielding lid. Then, wait for the film to be replaced.

If it is determined in step (112) that the information of the photographing state of the film has not been completely exposed, the flow advances to step (121) in FIG. 6 to execute film loading. Then, in the next step (121), a control signal is output to the AF driver 46 so that the AF motor 24 is driven to rotate forward. This starts the feeding of the film. In the following step (122), the control waits until the first frame of the film is set at a predetermined position in accordance with the signal of the perforation detector 27. In the next step (123), a control signal is output to the AF driver 46 to stop the AF motor 24, and in the subsequent step (124), the display 3
Update the display value of the film counter displayed in. Since a new film has just been loaded, "1" is displayed.

In step (125), it is checked whether the switch SW1 which is turned on in the first stroke of the shutter button 2 is turned on. If the switch SW1 is not turned on, the flow advances to step (151) in FIG. Proceed,
If it is on, the process proceeds to step (126).

At step (126), A
Information is input from the F sensor 43 to obtain information on the distance to the subject. Further, a lens driving amount necessary for bringing the taking lens 1 into a focused state is calculated according to the obtained information on the distance to the subject. Then, in the next step (127), the AF driver 48 drives the focusing lens in accordance with the calculated lens driving amount.
To drive the AF motor 49. In the following step (128), information is input from the AE sensor 42 to obtain the luminance information of the subject.
In step 9), the exposure such as the shutter speed and aperture value is adjusted according to the obtained luminance information of the subject, the sensitivity information of the film obtained in step (110), and the photographing mode selected by the mode selection dial 12. decide. At this time, it is also determined whether or not photographing should be performed using the flash device 58.

In the next step (130), the switch SW2 which is turned on by the second stroke of the shutter button 2
Is turned on, and if it is not turned on yet, the process returns to step (125) and repeats the above-described flowchart. However, when it is detected that the switch SW2 is turned on, the process proceeds to step (131). .
Then, in step (131), the shutter 4 is turned on in accordance with the exposure condition determined in step (129).
Exposure to the film is performed by controlling 5 and the like. In the next step (132), a control signal is output to the feed driver 46 so as to drive the feed motor 24 to rotate forward. This starts the winding of the film. In the following step (133), a signal is output to the magnetic signal interface circuit 50, and various photographing information data such as year / month / date / hour / minute and image processing information according to the photographing mode are recorded on the film 22. A recording current is caused to flow through the magnetic head 31 so that information is recorded on the magnetic track 30.

In the next step (134), the recording of the photographic information is completed, and the flow waits until the next photographic frame of the film is set at a predetermined photographic position in accordance with the signal of the perforation detector 27. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step (135), where a control signal is output to the feed driver 46 so as to stop the feed motor 24. Then, in the next step (136), it is checked whether or not the shooting of the last frame of the film has been completed. If the shooting of the last frame has not been completed yet, the flow returns to step (124) to repeat the above flow chart.

When the photographing of the last frame has been completed, the process proceeds to step (137), where a control signal is output to the feeding driver 46 so as to drive the feeding motor 24 in the reverse direction. This starts rewinding of the film. In the next step (138), the process waits until the film is completely rewound into the cartridge according to the signal of the perforation detector 27 and the like. In the following step (139), while reading the output signal of the film information reader 34, it waits for the information display panel 33 to reach a predetermined stop position indicating that all exposures have been completed. Then, the next step (14
At 0), a control signal is output to the feed driver 46 so as to stop the feed motor 24. Thereafter, the flow advances to the steps after step (113) in FIG. 5 to wait for the film to be taken out.

If it is determined in step (125) in FIG. 6 that the switch SW1 that is turned on in the first stroke of the shutter button 2 is not turned on, the process proceeds to step (151) in FIG. 7 as described above. Here, it is checked whether the mode change switch 11 is turned on. As a result, if the mode change switch 11 is not on, the process returns to step (125) in FIG. 6, but if it is on, the process proceeds to step (152). Then, in this step (152), a control signal is output to the feeding driver 46 so as to drive the feeding motor 24 in the reverse direction. This starts the rewinding of the film. In the next step (153), the perforation detector 27
Waits for the last frame of film to be rewound by one signal. In the following step (154), a control signal is output to the feed driver 46 so as to stop the feed motor 24.

In the next step (155), the photographing mode selection dial 12 is operated to select a new photographing mode, and waits for the mode change switch 11 to be turned on again. Then, in the next step (156),
A control signal is output to the feed driver 46 so as to drive the feed motor 24 to rotate forward. This starts the winding of the film. In the next step (157), signal output from the magnetic signal interface circuit 50 is started in order to rewrite photographing information recorded on the magnetic track 30 on the film. The image processing information recorded according to the photographing mode at the time of photographing in this step is rewritten after photographing to image processing information according to the photographing mode changed in step (155). In the following step (158), the recording of the photographing information is completed, and the control waits until the next photographing frame of the film is set at a predetermined photographing position according to the signal of the perforation detector 27. Finally, in step (159), a control signal is output to the feed driver 46 so as to stop the feed motor 24. When this step ends, the process returns to the step (125) in FIG.

The operation of the main part of the camera has been described above.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the structure of the printer. In FIG.
Is a lens, and 62 is a light source. Reference numeral 63 denotes a photoelectric conversion element such as a CCD, for example, which projects a visible image on the film 60 onto the photoelectric conversion element 63 by a light source 62 and a lens 61, and converts the image information into an electric signal in the photoelectric conversion element 63. Numeral 64 denotes an information reading unit composed of a magnetic head or the like, which reads various photographing information including image processing information recorded on a magnetic track on the film 60 at the time of photographing. The read various types of photographing information are appropriately amplified or waveform-shaped by the signal processing unit 65 and transferred to the data decoding unit 66. The data decoding unit 66 also decodes the image processing information described with reference to FIG.

The control unit 67 controls the light source 62, the film feeding unit 69, the image processing unit 70, and the like when various print instructions given by the operator are input from the operation unit 68. Reference numeral 69 denotes a film feeding unit which winds and rewinds the film 60 in accordance with an output signal of the control unit 67.

Reference numeral 70 denotes an image processing unit which performs various correction processing and image processing after A / D conversion of the image data converted into an electric signal by the photoelectric conversion element 63 into digital data. When performing image processing, an image obtained by referring to image processing information attached to an image output from the data decoding unit 66 is subjected to optimal sharpening filter execution, contrast adjustment, and brightness adjustment. The control unit 67 controls the image processing unit so as to adjust the saturation. Therefore, the image data is subjected to appropriate image processing according to the shooting mode of the camera. When the image processing is completed, the image data is transferred to the display memory 71 and
2 is displayed. Further, the image data which has been subjected to the image processing in accordance with the instruction from the operating section 68 can be transferred to and stored in a storage device 73 such as a hard disk device, or can be transferred to a media input / output device 74 to store various data. It is also possible to store it as digital image data on a medium. As various storage media, well-known optical disks, magnetic optical disks, magnetic disks, semiconductor memories, magnetic tapes, and the like can be applied.

When printing the image data on which the image processing has been completed, the data is transferred to the buffer memory 75 in accordance with an instruction from the operating unit 68 and
6 prints a hard copy. Print section 7
Reference numeral 6 denotes various printers such as an ink jet printer, a thermal sublimation printer, and a printer that irradiates a silver halide photosensitive material (photographic paper) with a light source such as a laser beam or a CRT to expose the silver halide photosensitive material (photographic paper).

The description of the first embodiment has been completed.

(Second Embodiment) In the first embodiment described above, the configuration using the camera for photographing the subject image on the photographic film has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the present invention is also applicable to an electronic camera that captures a subject image as an electronic image. This will be described below as a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a view showing the appearance of an electronic camera according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9B is a perspective view seen from the front side, and FIG. 9B is a perspective view seen from the back side.

In FIG. 9, reference numeral 201 denotes a photographing lens;
Reference numeral 2 denotes a shutter button, reference numeral 203 denotes a monitor constituted by, for example, a liquid crystal display panel or the like, which displays a monitor of images, displays the number of images that can be taken, and displays a warning; 204, a flash light emitting unit;
A setting information determination switch 207 will be described in detail later, a selection cross switch 207 will be described later in detail to select data and mode, an operation mode selection dial 208 will select various shooting modes and playback modes of the camera, 20
Reference numeral 9 denotes a finder eyepiece.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an electric circuit of the electronic camera.

In FIG. 10, reference numeral 201 denotes a photographing lens;
Reference numeral 12 denotes an aperture mechanism. Reference numeral 213 denotes an image sensor for obtaining electronic image information of a subject, and is constituted by a two-dimensional area sensor such as a CCD or a CMOS. 21
Reference numeral 4 denotes a signal processing unit to which an output signal of the image sensor 213 is input. The signal processing unit 214 performs necessary signal processing and outputs display image information to the monitor driving circuit 215. The captured image is displayed on the monitor 203 described above. Further, the signal processing unit 214 performs necessary signal processing to convert the storage image information into the image processing unit 216.
Output to The image processing unit 216 performs image processing such as compression and decompression of image information as needed.

Reference numeral 217 denotes a storage device composed of, for example, a semiconductor memory, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, or the like, and stores information of a captured image. Further, the signal processing unit 214 outputs information on the brightness and sharpness of the image to the control circuit 218. A control circuit 218 performs overall control of the electronic camera. Reference numeral 220 denotes a lens control circuit which receives information on the sharpness of the image output from the signal processing unit 214 and shoots the image according to the signal output from the control circuit 218 so that the subject image captured by the image sensor 213 is the sharpest. The focus of the lens 201 is adjusted. 221 is an aperture mechanism 2
The control circuit 218 outputs an aperture control signal to the aperture control circuit 221 so as to obtain an optimal image brightness according to the luminance information of the image output from the signal processing unit 214. I do. Reference numeral 204 denotes a flash device which emits light when shooting when the brightness of the subject is insufficient, and the flash unit of which is described with reference to FIG. 9A. Reference numeral 219 denotes various operation members.
, A setting information determination switch 206, a selection cross switch 207, an operation mode selection dial 208, and the like.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a list of photographing modes selected by the operation mode selection dial 208 at the time of photographing by the camera and image processing information initially set according to the modes.

In this embodiment, the photographing mode can be selected from three types: standard, natural, and vivid. Image processing information initially set in each shooting mode includes execution of a sharpening filter executed before printing, adjustment of contrast, adjustment of brightness, adjustment of brightness, as in the case of FIG. 4 of the first embodiment. This is information indicating whether it is preferable to perform a stronger process or a weaker process for each of the four types of image processing called saturation adjustment.

In FIG. 11, 0 indicates information that it is preferable to perform image processing with standard intensity, + indicates information that it is preferable to perform image processing more strongly, and − indicates information that image processing is preferably performed weaker. Represent. In the standard mode, all image processing information is set to 0, and in the natural mode, all image processing information is set to-in order to create a natural atmosphere.
In the vid mode, image processing information is initially set to + except for brightness in order to obtain a sharp and emphasized image.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a specific operation sequence of the control circuit 218. When a power switch (not shown) is turned on and the control circuit 218 becomes operable, the control circuit 218 starts from step (241) in FIG. Execute.

In step (241), the control circuit 218 initializes its own memory and port. Then, in the next step (242), it is checked by the operation mode selection dial 208 whether the operation mode of the camera is the photographing side mode (any of standard, natural, vivid). Proceeding to step (243), the number of shots and the free space of the image stored in the storage device 217 are checked here. In the next step (244), the image sensor 21
3 starts image capturing by the monitor driving circuit 21
5 and the display of the captured image on the monitor 203 is started. Further, information on the number of shots and the free space of the image confirmed in the step (243) is displayed on the monitor 203 as necessary. The following steps (24
In 5), the lens control circuit 220 receives the information on the sharpness of the image output from the signal processing unit 214 so that the subject image captured by the image sensor 213 becomes sharper.
To adjust the focus of the photographing lens 201.

In the next step (246), it is checked whether or not the sharpness of the captured subject image has been optimized. If not, the process returns to the step (245) to repeat the focus adjustment. Step (2)
In step 47), a signal is output to the aperture control circuit 221 based on the luminance information of the image output from the signal processing unit 214, and the aperture is adjusted. Then, in step (248), it is checked whether or not the brightness of the image has become the best. If not, the process returns to the step (247) and the adjustment of the aperture is repeated. If it is the best, the process proceeds to step (249) to check whether the shutter button 202 is on. If it has not been turned on yet, the flow returns to step (242) to repeat the above-described flowchart, but if it has been turned on, the flow proceeds to step (250).

In step (250), the electronic image picked up by the image pickup device 213 is converted to a signal processing unit 214.
The image data is transferred to the image processing unit 216 and input as captured image data. Then, in the next step (251),
The image processing unit 216 performs necessary processing such as compressing the photographed image data, and associates image processing information set according to the photographing mode selected by the operation mode selection dial 208 with the photographing information data and the image data. It is instructed to store in the storage device 217. It should be noted that a method of attaching various types of photographing information to image data as an electronic image can be performed in accordance with an existing standard such as the Exif file format. When this step ends, the procedure returns to the step (242).

If the operation mode selection dial 208 is in the image reproduction mode in the step (242), the process proceeds to a step (252), where the last photographed image data among the photographed image data stored in the storage device 17 is obtained. The input image data is input to the image processing unit 216, and necessary processing such as decompression of the compressed data is performed, and the signal processing unit 2
14 to the monitor drive circuit 215 to display an image on the monitor 203. Then, in the next step (253), it is checked whether or not the operation of the cross switch 207 is performed to input a change of the display image. If the input of the change of the display image is input, the process proceeds to step (254). At this point, the selection of which image of the captured image data stored in the storage device 17 is to be displayed is completed, and the process waits until it is determined. When the selection is confirmed by the setting information confirmation switch 206, the process proceeds to step (255), where the data of the selected image is input to the image processing unit 216, and necessary processing such as expansion of the compressed data is performed, and the signal processing unit 214, and further output to the monitor drive circuit 215 to display the image on the monitor 20.
3 is displayed. Thereafter, the process returns to step (242).

If the input of the change of the display image has not been input in the step (253), the process proceeds to a step (256), in which the cross switch 207 is operated and the image processing attached to the display image is performed. It is checked whether the custom setting mode of the information has been selected. If the custom setting mode has not been selected, the process returns to step (242). If the custom setting mode has been selected, the process returns to step (242). 257). Here, as image processing information accompanying the currently displayed image, weakening (−) is performed for each of the four types of image processing of sharpening filter execution, contrast adjustment, brightness adjustment, and saturation adjustment. ), Standard (0), or strong (+), and waits for determination. Thereby, the user of the camera can arbitrarily change the image processing data initially set according to the shooting mode of the camera for each shot image. When the change setting of the image processing information is completed, the process proceeds to step (258), and the changed image processing information is rewritten as the imaging information accompanying the image data being displayed and stored in the storage device 217. When this step ends, the procedure returns to the step (242).

The description of the flowchart according to the second embodiment has been completed.

According to each of the above-described embodiments, the photographic information including the image processing information set by the image processing information setting means such as the mode setting dial 12 and the operation member 219 is transferred to the magnetic head 32, the image processing unit 216, and the like. Since the camera records the still image recorded by the photographing information recording means, the information of the desired image processing for the photographed image can be appended to the image.

When the photographing information input by the photographing information input means such as the information reading section 64 and the data decoding section 66 includes the image processing information shown in FIG. 4 or FIG. Since the image processing unit 70 performs the image processing according to the information by the printer device, it is possible to perform the desired image processing according to the image processing information attached to the image.

By constructing a photographic print system including the above-described camera and printing apparatus, information on desired image processing for a photographed image is added to the image, and the desired image processing information is added according to the information on the added image processing. Image processing can be performed.

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As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a camera capable of attaching desired image processing information to a captured image.

Further, according to the invention described in claim 6, it is possible to provide a printer device capable of performing image processing according to information attached to an image captured by a camera and performing desired image processing. Things.

Further, according to the ninth aspect of the present invention, desirable image processing information is added to the captured image, and image processing is performed in accordance with the information attached to the image. The present invention can provide a photographic print system capable of performing printed output.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view showing a camera according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a film cartridge, a film, and the periphery of the film cartridge loaded in the camera of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an electric circuit of the camera in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a list of shooting modes and image processing information of the camera in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a part of an operation of a main part of the camera of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the operation in FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the operation in FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an electric circuit of the printer according to the first embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 9 is an external view showing an electronic camera according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an electric circuit of the electronic camera in FIG.

11 is a diagram showing a list of shooting modes and image processing information of the electronic camera in FIG.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an operation of a main part of the electronic camera of FIG. 9;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Shooting lens 11 Confirmation switch 12 Mode selection dial 22 Film 30 Magnetic track 31 Magnetic head 41 Control circuit 50 Magnetic signal interface circuit 63 Image sensor 64 Information reading unit 66 Data decoding unit 70 Image processing unit 76 Printing unit 207 Cross switch 208 Operation mode Select dial 213 Image sensor 217 Storage device

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Claims (9)

[Claims] An image recording means for forming an image of a subject and recording it as a still image; a photographing information recording means for recording photographing information; and an image processing information setting means. A camera characterized in that photographing information including set image processing information is recorded by the photographing information recording means accompanying the recorded still image. 2. A photographing mode setting means for setting a plurality of photographing modes, wherein the image processing information setting means initializes image processing information according to the photographing mode set by the photographing mode setting means. The camera according to claim 1, wherein: 3. The image recording means is means for exposing a photographic material to light, and the photographing information recording means is:
3. The camera according to claim 1, wherein the camera is a magnetic recording unit that performs magnetic recording on a magnetic recording unit of the photographic photosensitive material. 4. The image recording means is means for storing electronic image information obtained by an image sensor in an electronic image storage means, and the photographing information recording means is provided for an incidental information recording section of the electronic image storage means. The camera according to claim 1, wherein the information is recorded by using the camera. 5. A photographing information changing means for changing the image processing information which is initially set according to the photographing mode set by the photographing mode setting means and recorded by the photographing information recording means. The camera according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 6. An image input unit for inputting still image information recorded by an image recording unit for forming a subject image and recording the image as a still image, and the still image recorded by the image recording unit A photographing information input unit for inputting the photographing information recorded in addition to information; and a printing unit for printing out image information processed by the image processing unit. A printer apparatus, wherein, when the image processing information is included in the obtained photographing information, the image processing unit performs image processing according to the image processing information. 7. The image input unit is a scanner unit that converts a still image recorded on a photographic photosensitive material into electronic image information by a photoelectric conversion element, and the photographing information input unit is
7. The printer device according to claim 6, further comprising magnetic recording information input means for inputting information magnetically recorded in a magnetic recording section of the photographic photosensitive material. 8. The electronic image information input means for inputting electronic image information stored in an electronic image storage means, wherein the photographing information input means is an auxiliary information recording unit of the electronic image storage means. 7. The printer device according to claim 6, wherein the printer device is a photographing information input unit that inputs photographing information stored in the printer. 9. An image recording means for forming a subject image and recording it as a still image, a photographing information recording means for recording photographing information, and an image processing information setting means, wherein the image processing information is set by the image processing information setting means. A camera for recording the photographing information including the obtained image processing information in addition to the still image recorded by the photographing information recording means, and an image for inputting the still image information recorded by the image recording means to the image processing means Input means, photographing information input means for inputting the photographing information recorded in addition to the still image information recorded by the image recording means, and printout of image information processed by the image processing means A print unit that performs the processing according to the image processing information when the image processing information input by the shooting information input unit includes the image processing information. And a printer device for performing the image processing by the image processing means.