JP2001324751A - Image pickup device and set value display method therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image pickup device capable of displaying an exposure control set value which can be accurately recognized by a user without causing any erroneous recognition. SOLUTION: The image pickup device 100 is provided with a display part 54 including an LCD 221(222) capable of displaying an exposure correction display per unit display of 1/2 step and provided with a fixed picture pattern, and an image display part 28 constituted of an active matrix liquid crystal display, and by using the fixed picture pattern of the LCD 221(222), the exposure correction display showing an exposure correction value, the set value of an automatic exposure shifting function, a strobe light adjusting/correcting value and the set value of an automatic strobe light adjusting/shifting function is displayed, and also, an exposure correction display scale which can be displayed per unit of 1/2 step or 1/3 step is displayed on the image display part 28, and by using the exposure correction display scale, the exposure correction value, the set value of the automatic exposure shifting function, the strobe light adjusting/correcting value and the set value of the automatic strobe light adjusting/shifting function are accurately displayed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention sets an exposure control set value which can be changed stepwise in units of a switching stage selected from a plurality of switching stages, and sets the set exposure control set value. The present invention relates to an image pickup apparatus that performs exposure control in accordance with the method, and an exposure control setting value display method.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, one of a plurality of switching stage units different from each other is selected as a switching stage unit for stepwise changing an exposure control setting value at the time of executing exposure control. In an imaging apparatus that performs exposure control according to an exposure control setting value that is changed stepwise in units of switching stages,
A display device for confirming the exposure control set value is provided. As this display device, there is, for example, a device having a fixed pattern picture display function. In this display device, an exposure correction value, a set value of an automatic exposure shift function,
When displaying the strobe light control correction value, the set value of the strobe automatic light control shift function, and the like, the display of the correction value or the set value is switched in accordance with the unit of switching of the exposure control set value.

FIGS. 9 to 1 show switching examples of this display.
1 will be described. FIG. 9 is a view showing a display example of a liquid crystal display device provided in a conventional imaging device and having a fixed pattern picture display function capable of displaying an exposure control setting value in units of 1/2 step, and FIG. Provided in the device,
FIG. 11 is a view showing a display example of a liquid crystal display device having a fixed pattern picture display function capable of displaying an exposure control set value in units of / 3 steps. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display outside the range of the liquid crystal display device which has the pattern display function of the fixed pattern which can display the set value for control.

For example, as the display device, FIG.
As shown in (1), there is a case where a liquid crystal display device 901 having a fixed pattern picture display function capable of displaying an exposure control set value in a 1 / 2-stage display unit is used. The display device 901 of this example has a display range from −2 steps to +2 steps, and a picture is provided in units of 1/2 step with respect to this display range. When the display device 901 displays a setting value for exposure control, for example, an exposure correction value or a dimming correction value, which is set in units of 1/2 switching stage, as shown in FIG. Are present, so that each row can be displayed by the corresponding pattern. In this example,
An example is shown in which +1/2 steps are displayed as the exposure correction value.

However, the exposure compensation value switching stage unit is 1 unit.
When the unit of の step is selected and an exposure correction value of, for example, −1 ・ step is set, the display device 901 displays −
Since there is no picture corresponding to the exposure correction value of 1/3 step, the exposure correction value of 1/3 step cannot be displayed with the corresponding pattern. In this case, as shown in FIG. 9 (c), the -1 step pattern and the -11/2 step pattern are turned on to represent the -1/3 step exposure correction value. ing. As described above, when there is no picture corresponding to the set exposure control set value, the exposure control set value having no corresponding picture is displayed by combining and lighting a plurality of pictures.

When the set value in the automatic exposure shift function or the strobe automatic shift function set in units of 1 / 2-stage switching stage is set to 1/2 stage, the setting is made as shown in FIG. Since there is a pattern corresponding to each row of values, an automatic exposure shift function or a strobe automatic shift function is performed by turning on three patterns of a -1/2 pattern, a 0-level pattern, and a + 1 / 2-level pattern. 1 /
This indicates that two stages are set.

However, when 1/3 step is selected as the switching step unit and the set value in the automatic exposure shift function or the strobe automatic shift function is set to 1/3 step, the corresponding picture is displayed on the display device 901. Since it does not exist, FIG.
As shown in (e), the picture of -1/2 step, the picture of 0 step, and the picture of +1/2 step are turned on, respectively.
It represents the set value of 1/3 step. Here, the display for the set value of 1/3 step of the present example and the above-mentioned FIG.
Is the same as the display for the setting value of 1/2 step shown in
Each display cannot be distinguished.

Next, the switching stage unit for the exposure correction value and the set value of the automatic exposure shift function is set to ３, and
It is assumed that the display device 901 displays an exposure correction value that is switched in steps and a set value of the automatic exposure shift function. In this case, for example, the exposure correction value is + ／
Assuming that the set value of the step and the automatic exposure shift function is set to 1/3 step, as shown in FIG.
It is necessary to display the steps, +2/3 steps, but the display device 90
Since 1 does not have a pattern corresponding to + ／ and +２, the 0 pattern and +1/3 are displayed for + に 対 し て.
For a two-stage pattern and a + 2 / 3-stage display, a + 1 / 2-stage design and a + 1-stage design are displayed, and a zero-stage design, a + 1 / 2-stage design, and a + 1-stage design are displayed. Three are lit.

However, when the exposure correction value is set to +２ steps and the automatic exposure shift setting value is set to 1/3 steps, + 1 /
Although it is necessary to display three steps, +2/3 steps, and +1 steps, the display device 901 does not have a picture corresponding to + ／ steps and +2/3 steps. Therefore, as shown in FIG.
For a display of + ／, a pattern of 0 and a pattern of + ／ are displayed, and for a display of +３, a pattern of + ／ and a pattern of +1, are displayed. 0-stage pattern, +1
The three patterns of the pattern of the / 2 step and the pattern of the +1 step are turned on. Therefore, in the display of this example, the set value of the automatic exposure shift function shown in FIG. 9F is set to 1/3 step, and the exposure correction value is set to + 1 /
The display is the same as when three rows are set.

[0010] Further, the display device 901 has a limited range of set values that can be displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, when displaying on the display device 901 an exposure correction value of +1 step and an automatic exposure shift function setting value of 11/2 step, -1/2 step, +1 step, It is necessary to display +21/2 steps. However, a picture corresponding to -1/2 step and +1 step exists, but a picture corresponding to +21/2 step does not exist. Indicates that the setting value of the automatic exposure shift function is 11/2 steps.

Instead of the display device 901, FIG.
In some cases, a liquid crystal display device 1001 having a fixed pattern picture display function capable of displaying exposure control set values in 1 / 3-stage display units shown in FIG. When the display device 1001 displays an exposure control setting value, such as an exposure correction value or a dimming correction value, which can be switched in units of 1/3 switching stages, as shown in FIG. Since there is a corresponding picture, each row can be displayed by the corresponding picture. In this example, an example is shown in which an exposure correction value of -1/3 steps is displayed.

However, the exposure compensation value switching stage unit is 1 unit.
When the exposure correction value of +1/2 step is set, for example, and the exposure correction value of +1/2 step is set, the display device 1001 displays +1 step.
Since there is no picture corresponding to the 1 / 2-step exposure correction value, the +1/2 step exposure correction value cannot be displayed accurately. In this case, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), the pattern of + 1.1 / 3 steps and the pattern of + 1.2 / 3 steps are respectively lit to represent the exposure correction value of +1/2 steps. And As described above, when there is no picture corresponding to the selected exposure control setting value, a plurality of pictures are lit in combination to display the exposure control setting value having no corresponding picture.

The display device 1001 provides 1 /
The set value for the automatic exposure shift function or strobe automatic shift function that can be switched in units of three switching steps is 1
In the case of performing the display of / 3 steps, as shown in FIG.
Since there is a picture corresponding to each row, by turning on three patterns, ie, a −−１ picture, a 0 picture, and a + ／ picture, the automatic exposure shift function or the strobe automatic shift function is turned on. This indicates that the set value is 1/3 step.

However, when a 1 / 2-step unit is selected as the switching step unit and the set value in the automatic exposure shift function or the strobe automatic shift function is set to 1/2 step, the display device 1001 displays the corresponding picture. Does not exist, so as shown in FIG.
The set value is 1/2 step by lighting the pattern of -1/3 step, the pattern of 0 step, the pattern of +1/3 step, and the pattern of +2/3 step. ing.

[0015]

As described above, in the conventional imaging device, a liquid crystal display device having a fixed pattern picture display function capable of displaying an exposure control set value in a 1 / 2-stage display unit is used. In this case, the display of the set value for exposure control, which is set in units of 1/3 step, is performed by lighting a plurality of pictures, so that the display of the set value for exposure control is complicated. That is, it is difficult for the user to immediately recognize the exposure control setting value from this display. In addition, the same display may be performed for different exposure control setting values, which may lead to erroneous recognition by the user.
Further, in a liquid crystal display device having a fixed pattern picture display function, the range of set values that can be displayed is limited. Since the display is performed by lighting or blinking, the display is similarly complicated, and it is difficult for the user to immediately and accurately recognize the exposure control set value from the display.

The above-described problem similarly occurs when a liquid crystal display device having a fixed pattern picture display function capable of displaying an exposure control set value in 1 / 3-stage display units is used. Will be.

An object of the present invention is to provide an image pickup apparatus capable of displaying an exposure control set value that can be accurately recognized by a user without causing a user to make an erroneous recognition, and a method of displaying the exposure control set value. Is to do.

[0018]

According to the first aspect of the present invention,
In an imaging apparatus that sets an exposure control setting value that can be changed stepwise in a switching step unit selected from a plurality of switching step units and executes exposure control according to the set exposure control setting value. A fixed picture composed of a plurality of pictures for representing the exposure control setting value is provided, a first display means capable of independently displaying each picture of the fixed picture, and a plurality of pixels each independently provided. The second display means of a dot matrix type which can be displayed on the display means, and the set exposure by the first display means by controlling the display of each of the fixed pictures provided on the first display means. Display control for displaying the set value for exposure control by displaying the set value for control and displaying the set value for exposure control by the second display means by controlling the display of the plurality of pixels on the second display means means The provided display of the set exposure control set value according to the second display means may be accurately represent display the set exposure control set value.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the image pickup apparatus according to the first aspect, the plurality of switching stages for the exposure control set value are two switching stages, ie, 1/2 stage and 1/3 stage. There is a feature.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the imaging device according to the second aspect, the fixed picture of the first display means corresponds to a specific switching stage unit among the plurality of switching stage units. The exposure control set value is a scale-shaped fixed pattern capable of representing the exposure control set value stepwise in units, and the display of the exposure control set value by the second display means is performed in units of the plurality of switching stages. It is characterized in that it is a display of a scale-like picture which can represent the exposure control set value in a stepwise manner in a matching display unit.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the imaging device according to the third aspect, the display control means determines that a switching stage unit different from the specific switching stage unit is selected.
The approximate value of the exposure control set value is displayed by controlling the display of each picture by combining each picture of the fixed picture provided on the first display means.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the imaging apparatus of the third aspect, the display control means displays the set exposure control set value by a fixed picture provided on the first display means. When the allowable range is exceeded, the first
The display control means controls the display of each picture by combining the pictures of the fixed picture provided on the display means, thereby displaying the approximate value of the set value for exposure control.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the image pickup apparatus according to the third aspect, the fixed picture of the first display means is a display unit of a half-stage corresponding to the unit of the half-stage switching stage. And a scale-shaped fixed pattern capable of representing the exposure control set value in a stepwise manner.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the imaging apparatus of the third aspect, the fixed picture of the first display means is a 1 / 3-stage display unit corresponding to the 1 / 3-stage switching unit. And a scale-shaped fixed pattern capable of representing the exposure control set value in a stepwise manner.

[0025] The invention according to claim 8 is the invention according to claims 1 to 7.
In the imaging device according to any one of the above, the exposure control set value is an exposure correction value.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the first to seventh aspects.
Wherein the setting value for exposure control is a setting value of an automatic exposure shift function.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the imaging apparatus according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, the set value for exposure control is a strobe light control correction value.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the imaging apparatus according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, the exposure control set value is a set value of a strobe light control shift function. I do.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the image pickup apparatus according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, the image pickup apparatus has a device main body provided with a finder, and the first display means includes the device main body. Is provided on at least one of the exterior and the inside of the finder.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the image pickup apparatus according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, further comprising an apparatus main body provided with a finder, and wherein the second display means includes the apparatus main body. Is provided on at least one of the exterior and the inside of the finder.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, an exposure control set value that can be changed stepwise in units of a switching stage selected from a plurality of switching stages is set, and the set exposure control set value is set. In the exposure control set value display method of the imaging apparatus that performs exposure control according to the fixed pattern composed of a plurality of patterns for representing the exposure control set value is provided,
The first display means includes a first display means capable of independently displaying each of the fixed pictures and a dot matrix type second display means capable of independently displaying a plurality of pixels. The display of the set exposure control set value is displayed on the first display unit by controlling the display of each of the fixed patterns provided, and the plurality of pixels of the second display unit are displayed. By controlling the display, the second display means performs a display accurately representing the set exposure control set value.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, in the method of displaying an exposure control set value of the image pickup apparatus according to the fourteenth aspect, a plurality of switching stage units for the exposure control set value are ２.
It is characterized by two switching stages, one stage and one third stage.

According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, in the exposure control setting value display method for the image pickup apparatus according to the fifteenth aspect, the fixed picture of the first display means is specified in the plurality of switching stage units. The exposure control setting value is a scale-like fixed picture that can represent the setting value for exposure control step by step in a display unit corresponding to the switching stage unit, and the display of the setting value for exposure control by the second display means is: It is a display of a scale-like picture capable of displaying the set value for exposure control stepwise in a display unit corresponding to each of the plurality of switching steps.

According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, in the method of displaying an exposure control set value of the imaging device according to the sixteenth aspect, when a switching step unit different from the specific switching step unit is selected, the first switching step unit is selected. An outline value of the set exposure control set value is displayed by controlling the display of each picture by combining each picture of the fixed picture provided on the display means.

According to an eighteenth aspect of the present invention, in the method of displaying an exposure control set value of the image pickup apparatus according to the sixteenth aspect, the set exposure control set value is provided on the first display means. When the display value exceeds the displayable range, the general value of the exposure control set value is displayed by controlling the display of each pattern by combining the respective patterns of the fixed patterns provided in the first display means. Features.

According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, in the exposure control set value displaying method for the image pickup apparatus according to the sixteenth aspect, the fixed picture of the first display means coincides with the unit of the 1 / 2-stage switching stage. It is characterized by being composed of a scale-shaped fixed pattern capable of displaying the set value for exposure control step by step in a 1 / 2-stage display unit.

According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, in the method for displaying an exposure control set value of the imaging device according to the sixteenth aspect, the fixed pattern of the first display means coincides with the unit of the 1 / 3-stage switching stage. It is characterized by a scale-shaped fixed picture capable of representing the exposure control set value in steps of 1 / 3-step display unit.

According to a twenty-first aspect of the present invention, in the method for displaying an exposure control set value of the imaging apparatus according to any one of the fourteenth to twentieth aspects, the exposure control set value is an exposure correction value. It is characterized by.

According to a twenty-second aspect of the present invention, in the method of displaying an exposure control set value of the image pickup apparatus according to any one of the fourteenth to twentieth aspects, the exposure control set value is set to an automatic exposure shift function. Value.

According to a twenty-third aspect of the present invention, in the exposure control set value display method for an image pickup apparatus according to any one of the fourteenth to twentieth aspects, the exposure control set value is a strobe light control correction value. There is a feature.

According to a twenty-fourth aspect of the present invention, in the method of displaying an exposure control set value of an image pickup apparatus according to any one of the fourteenth to twentieth aspects, the exposure control set value is a strobe light control function. Is a set value of

According to a twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention, in the exposure control set value display method for an image pickup apparatus according to any one of the fourteenth to twentieth aspects, the apparatus further comprises a device main body provided with a finder. Is provided on at least one of the exterior of the apparatus main body and the inside of the finder.

According to a twenty-sixth aspect of the present invention, in the method of displaying an exposure control set value of the image pickup apparatus according to any one of the fourteenth to twentieth aspects, the apparatus further comprises a device main body provided with a finder. Is provided on at least one of the exterior of the apparatus main body and the inside of the finder.

[0044]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an imaging apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2A shows the configuration of a fixed display pattern of an LCD provided on the exterior of the main body of the imaging apparatus of FIG. FIG. 3B is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a fixed display pattern of the LCD incorporated in the optical viewfinder. FIG. 3 is an example of an exposure correction display scale displayed on an image display unit of the imaging apparatus in FIG. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, the image pickup apparatus 100 includes a photographing lens 10 having a zoom mechanism, a shutter 12 having an aperture function, an image pickup device 14 for converting an optical image captured by the photographing lens 10 into an electric signal, and an image pickup device. It includes an A / D converter 16 for converting an electric signal from 14 into a digital signal, a timing generation circuit 18, an image processing circuit 20, and a memory control unit 22.

The timing generation circuit 18 includes the image pickup device 1
4. A circuit that supplies a clock signal and a control signal to the A / D converter 16 and a D / A converter 26 described later. The circuit is controlled by the memory control unit 22 and the system control circuit 50.

The image processing circuit 20 performs predetermined pixel interpolation processing and color conversion processing on data from the A / D converter 16 or data from the memory control unit 22. Further, the image processing circuit 20 performs predetermined arithmetic processing using the captured image data, and the system control circuit 50 controls the exposure control means 40 and the distance measurement control means 42 based on the result of the arithmetic processing. TTL (through the
Lens) AF (autofocus) processing, AE
(Automatic exposure) processing and EF (flash pre-emission) processing are performed. Further, the image processing circuit 20 performs predetermined arithmetic processing using the captured image data, and performs TTL AWB (auto white balance) processing based on the result of the arithmetic processing.

The memory control unit 22 includes the A / D converter 16,
It controls the timing generation circuit 18, the image processing circuit 20, the image display memory 24, the D / A converter 26, the memory 30, and the compression / decompression circuit 32.

The digital data of the A / D converter 16 is written to the image display memory 24 or the memory 30 via the image processing circuit 20, the memory control unit 22, or directly via the memory control unit 22. The display image data written in the image display memory 24 is input by the image display unit 28 via the D / A converter 26, and the image display unit 28
Displays the input image data. Image display unit 28
Is composed of an active matrix (TFT) liquid crystal display.

Here, by sequentially displaying the image data picked up by using the image display section 28, an electronic finder function can be realized. The image display unit 28
Can be arbitrarily displayed by an instruction from the system control circuit 50.
N / OFF can be performed, and when the display is turned off, the power consumption of the imaging device 100 can be significantly reduced. Further, in the present embodiment, the image display unit 28
Is used to display the operation menu, and the imaging device 10
It is used as a liquid crystal display (second display means) for performing exposure compensation display which is externally mounted on the main body. For example,
As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, they are used to display an exposure correction value, a set value of an automatic exposure shift function, a flash light adjustment correction value, and a set value of a flash automatic light shift function. This figure shows an example of a scale display for displaying the exposure control set value in a stepwise manner in units of 1/2 steps. When the exposure control set value is switched and set in 1/3 steps, the scale display can display the exposure control set value in steps of 1/3 step. Is switched.

The memory 30 stores photographed still images and moving images, and has a sufficient storage capacity for storing a predetermined number of still images and moving images for a predetermined time. Accordingly, even in the case of continuous shooting or panoramic shooting in which a plurality of still images are continuously shot, writing of a large amount of images at high speed can be performed in the memory 3.
0 can be performed. Also, the memory 30
Can be used as a memory that provides a work area for the system control circuit 50.

The compression / decompression circuit 32 is a circuit for compressing / decompressing image data by means of adaptive discrete cosine transform (ADCT) or the like, and reads an image stored in the memory 30 and performs a compression process or a decompression process. Here, the processed data is written to the memory 30.

The system control circuit 50 controls the entire apparatus in accordance with operation constants, variables, programs, and the like stored in the memory 52, and performs individual control. In this individual control, while controlling the shutter 12,
Exposure control means 40 for realizing a flash dimming function by cooperating with flash 48, distance measurement control means 42 for controlling focusing of photographing lens 10, photographing lens 1
The control includes zoom control means 44 for controlling zooming of 0 and barrier control means 46 for controlling the operation of the protection means 102 which is a barrier.

The flash 48 has a function of projecting AF auxiliary light and a function of controlling flash light. Exposure control means 40,
The distance measurement control means 42 is controlled by using the TTL method, and the system control circuit 50 controls the exposure control means 40 and the distance measurement control means 42 based on the calculation result of the image data taken by the image processing circuit 20. Perform control.

The system control circuit 50 generates information indicating an operation state, a message, and the like using characters, images, sounds, and the like in accordance with the execution result of the processing according to the program, and this information is input to the display unit 54. You. The display unit 54 includes a liquid crystal display unit for displaying image information such as an operation state and a message, a speaker, and the like. The liquid crystal display unit of the display unit 54 is, for example, an LCD 221 (see FIG.
(A); first display means) and an optical finder 1
04 (shown in FIG. 2B; first display means).

Here, the display contents displayed on the LCD 221 of the display unit 54 include a single shot / continuous shooting display, a self-timer display, as shown in FIG.
Compression rate display, number of recorded pixels, number of recorded images, number of remaining shots, shutter speed, aperture value, flash, red-eye reduction, macro shooting, buzzer setting, battery level for clock, battery Remaining amount display, error display, information display using multiple digits, each recording medium 20
There is an exposure correction display 221a, as well as an attachment / detachment display of 0, 210, a communication I / F operation display, a date / time display, and the like. The fixed pattern is used for the exposure correction display 221a.

The display contents displayed on the LCD 222 incorporated in the optical viewfinder 104 include:
As shown in FIG. 2B, a focus display, a camera shake warning display,
There is an exposure correction display 222a as well as a flash charge display, a shutter speed display, an aperture value display, and the like. The exposure correction display 222a uses a fixed pattern pattern.

The system control circuit 50 further includes a non-volatile memory 56 such as an electrically erasable / recordable EEPROM or the like, and a mode dial switch serving as operation means for inputting various operation instructions of the system control circuit 50. 60, shutter switches (SW1, SW2) 62, 6
4. Image display ON / OFF switch 66, quick review ON / OFF switch 68, operation unit 70, power control unit 80, recording medium detachment detection unit 98, and communication unit 1.
10 are connected.

Here, the mode dial switch 60 is
Power off, automatic shooting mode, shooting mode, panorama shooting mode, playback mode, multi-screen playback / erase mode, P
A dial switch for switching and setting each function mode such as the C connection mode.

The shutter switch (SW1) 62 is a switch that is turned on during the pressing operation of a shutter button (not shown).
Is turned on, AF (auto focus) processing, AE
(Automatic exposure) processing, AWB (auto white balance)
Processing start such as processing and EF (flash pre-emission) processing is instructed. The shutter switch (SW2) 64 is
This switch is turned on when the operation of the shutter button is completed. When the switch is turned on, an exposure for writing a signal read from the image sensor 14 to the memory 30 via the A / D converter 16 and the memory control unit 22 is performed. Processing, development processing using calculations in the image processing circuit 20 and the memory control unit 22, reading image data from the memory 30, compressing
The decompression circuit 32 compresses the data, and instructs the start of a series of processes of a recording process of writing image data to the recording medium 200 or 210.

The image display ON / OFF switch 66 is a switch for setting ON / OFF of the image display unit 28. With this function, it is possible to save power by interrupting the current supply to the image display unit 28 when shooting using the optical viewfinder 104.

Quick Review ON / OFF Switch 6
Reference numeral 8 denotes a switch for setting a quick review function for automatically playing back image data shot immediately after shooting.
In the present embodiment, in particular, it has a function of setting a quick review function when the image display unit 28 is turned off.

The operation unit 70 includes various buttons and a touch panel. The various buttons include a menu button,
Set button, macro button, multi-screen playback page break button, flash setting button, single / continuous / self-timer switching button, menu move + (plus) button,
Move menu-(minus) button, move playback image +
There are a (plus) button, a playback image- (minus) button, a shooting quality selection button, an exposure compensation button, a date / time setting button, and the like.

The power control means 80 includes a battery detection circuit, a DC
-It is composed of a DC converter, a switch circuit for switching the block to be energized, etc.
The type of the battery and the remaining amount of the battery are detected, and the DC-DC converter is controlled based on the detection result and the instruction of the system control circuit 50, and a required voltage is supplied to each unit including a recording medium for a required period. The power supply control means 80 is supplied from a power supply 86 via a connector 82 and a connector 84. The power supply 86 includes a primary battery such as an alkaline battery and a lithium battery, a secondary battery such as a NiCd battery, a NiMH battery, and a Li battery, and an AC adapter.

The recording medium attachment / detachment detecting means 98 is connected to the connector 9
This is a unit for detecting whether or not the recording medium 200 or the recording medium 210 is mounted on the connector 2 or the connector 96.
The recording medium 200 includes a memory card, a hard disk, and the like. Specifically, the recording medium 200 is a recording unit 20 composed of a semiconductor memory, a magnetic disk, or the like.
2. It has an interface 204 with the imaging device 100 and a connector 206 for connecting to the imaging device 100. Similarly, the recording medium 210 includes a memory card, a hard disk, and the like.
A recording unit 212 including a semiconductor memory or a magnetic disk, an interface 214 with the imaging device 100,
It has a connector 216 for connecting to the imaging device 100. The recording medium 200 is connected to the imaging device 100 via the connector 92 and the interface 90, and the recording medium 210 is connected to the connector 96 and the interface 94.
Is connected to the imaging device 100 via the.

In the present embodiment, two systems of interfaces and connectors are provided in order to mount two recording media. However, one system of interfaces and connectors may be provided to mount one recording medium. Good. Further, a configuration in which interfaces and connectors of different standards are combined may be employed. The interface and connector are PCMC
Cards conforming to standards such as IA cards and CF (Compact Flash (registered trademark)) cards can be used. Further, when the interfaces 90 and 94 and the connectors 92 and 96 are configured using a standard such as a PCMCIA card or a CF (Compact Flash) card, a LAN card, a modem card,
By connecting various communication cards such as a USB card, an IEEE 1394 card, a P1284 card, a SCSI card, and a communication card such as a PHS, image data and management attached to the image data between peripheral devices such as other computers and printers. It can send and receive information.

The communication means 110 is RS232C, US
B, has various communication functions such as IEEE1394, P1284, SCSI, modem, LAN, etc.
Is provided with a connector 112 for connecting the imaging device 100 to another device. Here, the communication means 110
Has a wireless communication function, an antenna is provided instead of the connector 112.

The image pickup apparatus 100 can set an exposure correction value, a set value of an automatic exposure shift function, a flash light adjustment correction value, and a set value of a flash automatic light shift function. Each correction value or setting value can be switched and performed in each of the 1/2 and 1/3 switching units, and each switching unit can be selected by a user operation.
Here, in the present embodiment, the exposure compensation display by the LCD 221 or the LCD 222 is configured to be performed in 段 -stage display units. It is also possible to use an LCD having a fixed pattern that can be performed in the above.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the exposure correction value, the setting value of the automatic exposure shift function, the strobe dimming correction value, and the setting value of the strobe automatic dimming shift function are switched in units of switching stages. Accordingly, the image display unit 28
Is switched to a scale that can be displayed in units of 1/2 step or a scale that can be displayed in units of 1/3 step.

Table 1 below shows the relationship between the fixed pattern whose display unit is 1/2 stage on the LCD (221 or 222) and the scale pattern of the image display unit 28.
Table 2 shows the relationship between the fixed pattern whose display unit is 1/3 step and the scale pattern of the image display unit 28 in 21 or 222).

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[Table 1]

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[Table 2] As can be seen from Table 1, when the step unit for switching the set values in the exposure correction, the automatic exposure shift function, the strobe light adjustment correction, and the strobe automatic light shift function is 1/2 step, the LCD (221 or 222) is used. ) And the same display can be displayed on the image display unit 28 for the set exposure correction value and the like. When the step unit for switching the set value is 1/3 step, the set exposure correction value is changed to the LCD (221 or 2) by the combination of the fixed picture.
22), the exposure compensation display scale displayed on the image display unit 28 is switched to a scale that can be displayed in 1 / 3-step units, so that the exposure compensation set on the image display unit 28 is set. The value can be displayed accurately.

As can be seen from Table 2, the exposure compensation,
When the step unit for switching the set value in the automatic exposure shift function, the flash light adjustment correction, and the flash automatic light shift function is 1/3 step, the setting is made in the LCD (221 or 222) and the image display unit 28. The same display can be performed for the exposure correction value or the like. Also,
When the unit for setting value switching is 1/2 stage,
The set exposure compensation value is displayed on the LCD using a fixed pattern combination.
(221 or 222), the exposure compensation display scale displayed on the image display unit 28 is 1 /
Since it can be switched to a scale that can be displayed in units of two steps,
The image display unit 28 can accurately display the set exposure correction value.

Next, the procedure for setting the exposure correction, the automatic exposure shift function, the strobe light adjustment correction, the strobe automatic light adjustment shift function, and the display procedure during photographing in the image pickup apparatus 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a procedure for setting the exposure correction, automatic exposure shift function, strobe light adjustment correction, strobe automatic light adjustment shift function, and a display procedure at the time of shooting in the imaging apparatus of FIG.

Referring to FIG. 4, first, in step S1,
The setting values such as the exposure correction value are initialized to the previous values, and the image display unit 28 is turned off in the subsequent step S2. Then, the process proceeds to step S3 to determine the selected operation mode. In this description, it is assumed that either a menu mode or a shooting mode for performing various settings is selected. Here, when the menu mode is selected by pressing the setting menu display button of the operation unit 70, the process proceeds to step S4, where the setting menu is displayed on the image display unit 28, and in step S5, the operation input from the operation unit 70 is performed. Select one of the exposure compensation, automatic exposure shift function, strobe flash control, and strobe automatic flash control accordingly. By this selection, the corresponding set value is displayed on the image display unit 28 and also on the LCDs 221 and 222 of the display unit 54.

Then, the process proceeds to a step S6, wherein it is determined whether the currently selected switching stage unit is a half stage or a one-third stage. The display unit 28 displays a scale that can be displayed in 1/2 display units, and proceeds to step S9. In contrast,
If it is a 1/3 step, the process proceeds to step S8, where a scale that can be displayed in 1/3 step display units is displayed on the image display unit 28, and the process proceeds to step S9.

In step S9, it is determined whether or not to switch the exposure correction, the automatic exposure shift function, the strobe light adjustment correction, the strobe automatic light adjustment shift function for each correction value and set value in steps of steps. When the unit is switched, the process proceeds to step S10, where the exposure compensation, the automatic exposure shift function,
Switching of the flash unit flash compensation and the flash automatic flash adjustment function for each correction value and set value in units of steps (from 1/2 step to 1 step)
/ 3 stage, or switching from 1/3 stage to 1/2 stage). Here, the selection of the 1 / 2-stage or 1 / 3-stage unit can be made by another operation of the menu. Then, the process returns to step S6, and the display of the image display unit 28 is changed according to the switching in units of columns. On the other hand, when the switching in the step unit is not performed, it is determined that the setting in the step unit is completed, and the process returns to the step S5.

As described above, when setting the exposure correction, the automatic exposure shift function, the strobe light adjustment correction, and the strobe automatic light shift function, an accurate correction value or set value is displayed on the image display section 28, so that the correct It can be set while checking the display.

If it is determined in step S3 that the photographing mode has been selected, the process proceeds to step S11. Here, the image display unit 28 is turned off by the image display ON / OFF switch 66, or the image display unit 28 is automatically turned off at the time of shooting, and the image display unit 28 is turned off by this setting. And Subsequently, the process proceeds to step S12, in order to confirm the exposure correction, the automatic exposure shift function, the strobe light adjustment correction, and the strobe automatic light shift function, a correction value set on the LCD 221 provided on the exterior of the apparatus main body. Displays the setting values and other information. Next, in step S13, control is performed to start shooting, and in step S14, the LCD in the optical viewfinder 104 is controlled.
A correction value, a set value, and the like set in 222 are displayed. This allows the user to take a picture while looking at the optical viewfinder 104 while checking the correct or approximate set value.

Next, an example of switching of the exposure correction display and the like in the image pickup apparatus 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 shows a half stage in the image pickup apparatus of FIG.
FIG. 6 is a view showing a display example of an exposure correction value or a flash light control correction value when switching is performed in each of 1/3 steps. FIG. 6 is switched in each of 1/2 steps and 1/3 steps in the image pickup apparatus of FIG. FIG. 7 shows a display example of setting values of the automatic exposure shift function or the flash automatic light adjustment shift function in the case of FIG.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a display example of set values of an automatic exposure shift function or a strobe automatic light adjustment shift function when switching is performed in each of 1/2 step and 1/3 step in the imaging apparatus of FIG.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display example of setting values of automatic exposure shift or strobe automatic light adjustment shift when switching is performed in each of 1/2 step and 1/3 step in the imaging apparatus of FIG.

In the image pickup apparatus 100, the exposure correction value or the strobe light control correction value which can be switched in units of 1/2 step is set to +1/2 step, and the exposure correction value or the strobe light control correction value is displayed. The LCD 221 (22
As the exposure compensation display 221a (222a) of 2), the one shown in FIG. 5A is displayed. Here, the LCD 22
Since 1 (222) has a fixed picture corresponding to +1/2 stage, the exposure correction display 221a (222a) shows an accurate value. In addition, the image display unit 28 has the display shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG.
Exposure correction values or strobe light adjustment correction values of +1/2 stage are displayed by using 1, and the display by the scale 30 shows an accurate value as a matter of course.

When the exposure correction value or the flash light control correction value which can be switched in units of 1/3 step is set to -1/3 step, and the exposure correction value or the flash light control correction value is displayed, Exposure compensation display 2 on LCD 221 (222)
As 21a (222a), the one shown in FIG. 5C is displayed. Here, -1 is displayed on the LCD 221 (222).
-Since there is no fixed picture corresponding to 1/3 step, the exposure correction display 221a (222a) shows the picture of -1 step and -1 step.
・ By lighting each half-stage pattern,
This represents an exposure correction value or a flash light control correction value of 1/3 steps. Also, as shown in FIG. 5D, the image display unit 28 has a scale 301 whose display unit is 1/3.
Is used to display an exposure correction value or a dimming correction value of -1/3 step, and the display by the scale 301 shows an accurate value as a matter of course.

Next, when the set value of the automatic exposure shift function or the strobe automatic light adjustment shift function that can be switched in units of 1/2 step is set to 1/2 step, the LCD 221 (22
As the exposure compensation display 221a (222a) of 2), the one shown in FIG. 6A is displayed. Here, the LCD 22
Since 1 (222) has fixed pictures corresponding to the respective set values of -1/2, 0, and +1/2, the exposure correction display 221a (222a) shows an accurate value. In addition, as shown in FIG.
Display range scale of ± 2 steps with / 2 steps as the display unit 3
Using 01, the set values of -1/2, 0, and +1/2 are displayed. The display by the scale 301 shows an accurate value as a matter of course.

When the set value of the automatic exposure shift function or the strobe automatic light adjustment shift function that can be switched in units of 1/3 step is set to 1/3 step, the LCD 221 (22
As the exposure correction display 221a (222a) of 2), the one shown in FIG. 6C is displayed. Here, the set values are -1/3, 0, and +1/3, respectively, and the LCD 221 (222) displays -1/3, +1/3.
Since there is no fixed picture corresponding to each of the three steps,
The set value is indicated by lighting each of the -1/2 stage, the 0 stage, and the +1/2 stage. Thus, the exposure correction display 221a (222a) does not represent an accurate value. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6D, the image display unit 28 uses a scale 301 of a display range of ± 2 steps with 1/3 steps as a display unit, and uses-ス ケ ー ル steps and 0 steps. , + ／
The set value of each column is displayed. This scale 30
A display of 1 naturally indicates an exact value.

Next, when the correction value of the exposure correction which can be switched in units of 1/3 step is set to + ／ step, and the setting value of the automatic exposure shift function is set to 1/3 step, the setting value in this case is Are 0-stage, +／- stage, and + ２-stage, but the LCD 221 (222) displays + 、-stage, + 2 / -stage.
Since there is no fixed picture corresponding to each of the three steps,
As shown in FIG. 7A, the set value is represented by lighting each of the 0th stage, the +1/2 stage, and the + 1st stage. Thus, the exposure correction display 221a (222a) does not represent an accurate value. In contrast, the image display unit 28
As shown in FIG. 7B, a scale 301 having a display range of ± 2 steps with 1/3 step as a display unit is
The set values of the step, + ／ step, and +2/3 step are displayed. The display by the scale 301 shows an accurate value as a matter of course.

On the other hand, when the correction value of the exposure correction which can be switched in units of 1/3 step is set to +2/3 steps and the set value of the automatic exposure shift function is set to 1/3 step, The set values are + ／ stage, +２ stage, and +1 stage, respectively, and the LCD 221 (222) displays +＋ １ stage.
Since there is no fixed picture corresponding to each of the step and the +2/3 step, as shown in FIG.
The set value is indicated by lighting each of the step and the step +1. As a result, the exposure compensation display 221a (2
22a) do not represent exact values, and FIG.
The display is the same as that shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 7D, the image display unit 28 uses a scale 301 of a display range of ± 2 steps with a display step of 1/3 step, and
The set values of the three stages, +2/3 stage, and +1 stage are displayed. The display by the scale 301 shows an accurate value as a matter of course.

Next, when the correction value of the exposure correction, which can be switched in units of 1/2 step, is set to +1 step, and the set value of the automatic exposure shift function is set to 11/2 step, the setting values in this case Are -1/2 steps, +1 steps, and +21/2 steps, but the LCD 221 (222) displays +2.1 steps.
Since there is no fixed picture corresponding to / 2 step, FIG.
As shown in (a), the setting value is indicated by lighting the -1/2 step and the +1 step, and lighting or blinking the +2 step. As a result, the exposure compensation display 221a (22
2a) does not represent an exact value. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8B, the image display unit 28 uses a scale 301 of a display range from −1 step to +3 step using と す る step as a display unit, and −1 / step. 2 stage, +1 stage, +2 ・
The set value of each column is displayed. This scale 30
A display of 1 naturally indicates an exact value.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the exposure correction, the automatic exposure shift function, the strobe light adjustment correction, and the strobe automatic light shift function are set, the correction value or the set value is displayed on the image display unit 28. The LCD 221 (or 222) displays the exposure correction value, the set value of the automatic exposure shift function, the flash light adjustment correction value, and the set value of the flash automatic light shift function at the time of shooting.
Can be roughly confirmed by the exposure correction display 221a (222a).

In the present embodiment, an LCD (221 or 222) having a fixed picture in a 1 / 2-stage display unit is used.
And the image display unit 28 are used to perform the exposure compensation display. However, the LCD (221 or 222) having a fixed pattern of a 1 / 3-stage display unit and the image display unit 28 are used to perform the exposure correction display. It may be configured to perform the correction display. In this case, an LCD (221 or 222) having a fixed picture of a display unit of 1/3 step is provided with an exposure correction value switched in a step of 1/2 step, setting of an automatic exposure shift function,
In some cases, the setting of the strobe light adjustment correction value and the strobe automatic light adjustment shift function cannot be displayed accurately, but accurate display can be performed on the image display unit 28.

It is needless to say that the principle of the present invention can be applied to an interchangeable lens type single-lens reflex type image pickup apparatus.

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As described above, according to the imaging apparatus of the present invention, a fixed picture composed of a plurality of pictures for representing the exposure control set value is provided, and each picture of the fixed picture is independent. The first display means capable of displaying a plurality of pixels, the second display means of a dot matrix type capable of independently displaying a plurality of pixels, and the display of each fixed pattern provided in the first display means. By controlling the display, the set value for exposure control set by the first display means is displayed, and the display set by the second display means is controlled by controlling the display of a plurality of pixels of the second display means. Display control means for displaying the control setting value, and the display of the exposure control setting value set by the second display means is a display accurately representing the set exposure control setting value. Incorrect user recognition Without the user can be displayed accurately recognizable exposure control set value.

Here, the plurality of switching stages for the exposure control set value may be two switching stages, ie, 1/2 stage and 1/3 stage.

According to the exposure control set value display method of the image pickup apparatus of the present invention, a fixed picture composed of a plurality of pictures for representing the exposure control set value is provided, and each picture of the fixed picture is independently displayed. The first display means, which can display a plurality of pixels, and the dot matrix type second display means, which can independently display a plurality of pixels, control the display of each fixed pattern of the first display means. By doing so, while displaying the exposure control set value set in the first display means,
By controlling the display of the plurality of pixels of the second display means, a display that accurately represents the set value for exposure control set in the second display means is performed. It is possible to display an exposure control setting value that can be accurately recognized.

Here, a plurality of switching stage units for the exposure control set value can be two switching stage units of 1/2 stage and 1/3 stage.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an imaging device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2A is a diagram showing a configuration of a fixed display pattern of an LCD provided on the exterior of the main body of the imaging device of FIG. 1, and FIG. 2B is a diagram showing a configuration of a fixed display pattern of the LCD incorporated in the optical finder. FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of an exposure correction display scale displayed on an image display unit of the imaging device in FIG. 1;

4 is a flowchart showing a procedure for setting an exposure correction, an automatic exposure shift function, a strobe light adjustment correction, a strobe automatic light shift function, and a display procedure at the time of shooting in the image pickup apparatus of FIG.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a display example of an exposure correction value or a strobe light control correction value in a case where switching is performed in each of 1/2 step and 1/3 step in the imaging apparatus in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display example of set values of an automatic exposure shift function or a strobe automatic light adjustment shift function in a case where switching is performed in each of 1/2 step and 1/3 step in the imaging apparatus in FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display example of set values of an automatic exposure shift function or a strobe automatic light adjustment shift function when switching is performed in each of 1/2 step and 1/3 step in the imaging apparatus in FIG. 1;

8 is a diagram illustrating a display example of set values of an automatic exposure shift function or a strobe automatic light adjustment shift function when switching is performed in each of 1/2 step and 1/3 step in the imaging apparatus in FIG. 1;

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a liquid crystal display device provided in a conventional imaging device and having a fixed pattern picture display function capable of displaying an exposure control setting value in units of 1/2 step.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a liquid crystal display device provided in a conventional imaging device and having a fixed pattern picture display function capable of displaying an exposure control setting value in 1 / 3-step units.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of display outside a range of a liquid crystal display device provided in a conventional imaging device and having a fixed pattern picture display function capable of displaying an exposure control setting value in units of 1/2 step.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 10 photographing lens 12 shutter 14 image sensor 28 image display unit (second display unit) 50 system control circuit 54 display unit 70 operation unit 100 imaging device 221, 222 LCD (first display unit) 221 a, 222 a exposure correction display 301 scale

Claims (26)

[Claims] An exposure control set value that can be changed stepwise in units of a switching stage selected from a plurality of switching stages is set, and exposure control is performed in accordance with the set exposure control set value. In the imaging device to be executed, a fixed picture composed of a plurality of pictures for representing the exposure control set value is provided, and first display means capable of independently displaying each picture of the fixed picture, A second display unit of a dot matrix type capable of displaying pixels independently of each other, and a display of each of the fixed patterns provided on the first display unit, thereby controlling the display of the first display unit. The set value for the exposure control is displayed, and the second
Display control means for displaying the set exposure control set value by the second display means by controlling the display of the plurality of pixels of the display means.
Wherein the display of the set exposure control set value by the display means is a display accurately representing the set exposure control set value. 2. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of switching stage units corresponding to the exposure control setting value are two switching stage units of 1/2 stage and 1/3 stage. 3. The fixed pattern of the first display means,
A scale-like fixed pattern capable of displaying the exposure control set value in a stepwise manner in a display unit corresponding to a specific switching step unit among the plurality of switching step units, and The display of the exposure control set value is a display of a scale-like pattern capable of representing the exposure control set value in a stepwise manner in a display unit corresponding to each of the plurality of switching stages. The imaging device according to claim 2, wherein: 4. The display control means, when a switching step unit different from the specific switching step unit is selected, combines each of the fixed pictures provided on the first display means to combine each of the fixed pictures. The imaging apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the display control unit displays the approximate value of the setting value for exposure control. 5. The display control means provided in the first display means when the set exposure control set value exceeds a displayable range of a fixed picture provided in the first display means. 4. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 3, wherein an approximate value of the set value for exposure control is displayed by controlling display of each pattern by combining each of the fixed patterns. 6. The fixed pattern of the first display means can represent the exposure control set value in a stepwise manner in a 1 / 2-stage display unit corresponding to the 1 / 2-stage switching stage unit. The imaging device according to claim 3, wherein the imaging device is made of a fixed scale-shaped fixed pattern. 7. The fixed pattern of the first display means can represent the exposure control set value in a stepwise manner in a 1 / 3-step display unit corresponding to the 1 / 3-step switching step unit. The imaging device according to claim 3, wherein the imaging device is made of a fixed scale-shaped fixed pattern. 8. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the exposure control set value is an exposure correction value. 9. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the exposure control set value is a set value of an automatic exposure shift function. 10. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the exposure control setting value is a flash light control correction value. 11. The exposure control set value is a set value of a strobe light control shift function.
8. The imaging device according to any one of items 7 to 7. 12. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an apparatus main body provided with a finder, wherein said first display means is provided on at least one of an exterior of said apparatus main body and an inside of said finder. 8. The imaging device according to any one of 7. 13. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an apparatus main body provided with a finder, wherein said second display means is provided on at least one of an exterior of said apparatus main body and an inside of said finder. 8. The imaging device according to any one of 7. 14. An exposure control setting value that can be changed stepwise in units of switching stages selected from a plurality of switching stages, and exposure control is performed in accordance with the set exposure control setting values. In the exposure control setting value display method of the imaging apparatus to be executed, a fixed pattern including a plurality of pictures for representing the exposure control setting value is provided, and each of the fixed pictures can be displayed independently. And a second dot matrix type capable of independently displaying a plurality of pixels.
And displaying the set value for the exposure control set on the first display means by controlling display of each of the fixed pictures provided on the first display means using the display means. And an image pickup apparatus that controls the display of the plurality of pixels on the second display means to perform a display accurately representing the set exposure control set value on the second display means. How to display the set value for exposure control. 15. The exposure apparatus according to claim 14, wherein the plurality of switching stage units corresponding to the exposure control setting value are two switching stage units of 1/2 stage and 1/3 stage. Control setting value display method. 16. The fixed pattern of the first display means may display the exposure control setting value in a stepwise manner in a display unit corresponding to a specific switching step unit among the plurality of switching step units. The display of the set value for exposure control by the second display means is a fixed scale-like fixed pattern, and the set value for exposure control is displayed stepwise in display units each corresponding to the plurality of switching stages. 16. The exposure control set value display method for an image pickup apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the display is a display of a scale-shaped picture that can be represented. 17. When a switching step unit different from the specific switching step unit is selected, the display of each picture is controlled by combining the pictures of the fixed picture provided on the first display means. 17. The method according to claim 16, further comprising displaying an approximate value of the set exposure control set value. 18. When the set value for exposure control exceeds a displayable range of a fixed picture provided on the first display means, each of the fixed pictures provided on the first display means is provided. 17. The exposure control setting value display method for an image pickup apparatus according to claim 16, wherein the approximate value of the exposure control setting value is displayed by controlling display of each pattern by combining the patterns. 19. The fixed picture of the first display means can represent the exposure control set value in a stepwise manner in a 1 / 2-stage display unit corresponding to the 1 / 2-stage switching stage unit. 2. A fixed scale-shaped fixed pattern.
7. A method for displaying setting values for exposure control of an imaging device according to item 6. 20. The fixed picture of the first display means can represent the exposure control set value in steps of 1/3 display units corresponding to the 1/3 switching step units. 2. A fixed scale-shaped fixed pattern.
7. A method for displaying setting values for exposure control of an imaging device according to item 6. 21. The method according to claim 14, wherein the exposure control setting value is an exposure correction value. 22. The method according to claim 14, wherein the exposure control set value is a set value of an automatic exposure shift function. . . 23. The exposure control setting value according to claim 14, wherein the exposure control setting value is a strobe light control correction value.
3. The method for displaying an exposure control set value of an imaging apparatus according to any one of the above. 24. The exposure control set value according to claim 1, wherein the set value is a flash light control function.
21. The exposure control setting value display method for an imaging device according to any one of 4 to 20. 25. The apparatus according to claim 14, further comprising an apparatus main body provided with a finder, wherein said first display means is provided on at least one of an exterior of said apparatus main body and an inside of said finder. 20. The exposure control set value display method of the imaging device according to any one of 20. 26. The apparatus according to claim 14, further comprising an apparatus main body provided with a finder, wherein said second display means is provided on at least one of an exterior of said apparatus main body and an inside of said finder. 20. The exposure control set value display method of the imaging device according to any one of 20.