JP2002072316A - Camera - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily and rapidly input the various kinds of information of a camera in a state where the camera is held. SOLUTION: In this camera having plural information input means for inputting the various kinds of information, at least two of the plural information input means are arranged side by side on the upper surface of the camera on a grip side equipped with a release button 5 from a photographing optical axis and on a line nearly parallel with the photographing optical axis. The operation part 3d of the 1st information input means 3 positioned backward out of the two means arranged side by side on the line nearly parallel with the photographing optical axis is protruded to the back surface side of the camera, and the operation part 2b of the 2nd information input means 2 positioned forward is protruded to the release button side in a direction nearly orthogonal to the direction where the operation part 3d of the 1st information input means 3 is protruded.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an improvement of a camera for inputting various information.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In general, as a means for inputting various information of a camera, a means which can be operated quickly, reliably and easily with one hand at the time of photographing is desired. Conventionally, as this kind of means, a dial type or a button type has been proposed.

In the dial type, a plurality of positions are provided within one rotation, and a mode setting dial for setting a camera state to a mode corresponding to each position, or a endlessly rotatable stop at every predetermined angle A click mechanism is provided as possible, and an electronic dial is provided in which a set value is increased by a predetermined step at every angle in a certain direction, and a set value is decreased by a predetermined step at every equal angle rotation in the opposite direction. is there. In the electronic dial type, various set photographing information is displayed on a photographing information display unit such as a liquid crystal display.

[0004] The button type includes an up / down type for increasing or decreasing the set value displayed on the photographing information display section, and a setting that sequentially changes.
There are cyclic buttons and the like that can obtain a desired setting value when the pressing is stopped.

[0005] In addition, Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 07-040979,
Place the two exposure factor setting dials on the grip side,
A configuration that can be set on the right hand side is disclosed.

[0006]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional camera of the above-mentioned mode setting dial type, it is easy for the user to know which mode is currently set, but on the other hand, the camera has a mechanical structure. The complexity increases the cost, increases the size of the camera, and makes it difficult to make detailed settings. Therefore, there is a problem in that it cannot be displayed when the number of functions or selection items increases.

Although the electronic dial type is suitable for inputting numerical values, a display device for displaying the input status is required, and various status displays can be performed within a limited display area. Since it is necessary to perform the operation, there is a problem that it is difficult to grasp the mode set state and the like.

Further, the above-mentioned up / down button type has a problem that it is not easy to set a desired value when the range of increase or decrease is large. In addition, even in the case of a cyclic button type, a display device is often required, and there is a problem that it is difficult to grasp the set state.

The camera disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 07-040979 has a configuration in which two exposure factor setting dials are arranged on the grip side substantially in parallel with the optical axis of the camera, and can be set with the right hand. Because the dial can be rotated directly by touching only a part of the front and rear direction of the camera, especially when operating the dial located in front of the camera, it is difficult for the index finger to reach, and the holding of the camera must be loosened. Never

(Object of the Invention) A first object of the present invention is to provide a camera capable of easily and quickly inputting various information of the camera while holding the camera.

A second object of the present invention is to provide a camera capable of improving the operability and the ease of confirming input information by associating the arrangement of each information input means with the information display device. What you want to do.

A third object of the present invention is to provide a camera in which a group of mode setting and a group of numerical information are associated with each other so that each can easily input information. .

[0013]

In order to achieve the first object, the invention according to claim 1 has a plurality of information input means for inputting various information, and the plurality of information input means are provided. At least two of the means are cameras arranged on a grip-side camera upper surface provided with a release button from the photographing optical axis, and substantially in parallel with the photographing optical axis,
The operation unit of the first information input unit located behind the two of the two arranged side by side substantially in parallel with the photographing optical axis protrudes to the rear side of the camera, and operates the second information input unit located forward. The unit is a camera projecting toward the release button in a direction substantially orthogonal to the direction in which the operation unit of the first information input unit projects.

In order to achieve the second object, the invention according to claim 2 has an information display device for displaying various information of a camera, and the information display device is provided with the first information. 2. The camera according to claim 1, wherein the camera is arranged so as to be surrounded by input means, the second information input means, and third information input means located around the release button.

[0015] Similarly, in order to achieve the second object,
According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information display device for displaying various information of a camera, wherein the information display device includes the first information input unit, the second information input unit, and the release button. Third information input means located in the periphery,
2. The camera according to claim 1, wherein the camera is arranged so as to be surrounded by fourth information input means located on the back side of the camera.

Further, in order to achieve the third object,
The invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that the first and second information input means are for inputting various setting modes of a camera, and the third information input means is for inputting numerical information related to photographing. A camera according to claim 2 for inputting.

Similarly, in order to achieve the third object,
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the first and second information input means are for inputting various setting modes of a camera, and the third and fourth information input means are related to photographing. A camera according to claim 3, wherein the camera is for inputting numerical information.

[0018]

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

(First Embodiment) FIG. 1 is a top view of a camera according to a first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. A feed mode dial 2 capable of selecting each feed mode of the self-timer / remote control, a photometric mode dial 3 capable of selecting each of photometric modes of divided photometry, partial photometry, and center-weighted average photometry;
A grip portion 4, a release button 5 provided on the upper surface of the grip portion 4, an endlessly rotatable first information setting dial 6 provided at a base portion of a protrusion of the grip portion 4, a shutter speed and an aperture An information display section 7 for displaying various information such as a value and the number of shots (FIG. 1 shows a fully lit state), an accessory shoe 8 as a mounting section of an external strobe device, a program and a shutter speed. There are provided a shooting mode dial 9 for selecting a shooting mode such as priority, aperture priority, manual exposure, and the like, and an aperture button 10 used together to change the aperture value by the first information setting dial 6 during manual exposure. The setting and change of the ISO sensitivity, multiple exposure, exposure correction, and the like can be performed by a member (not shown) and the first information input member 6.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the right side of the upper surface of the camera shown in FIG.

In FIG. 1, a feed mode dial 2 and a photometric mode dial 3 are arranged along the photographing optical axis of the camera on the grip side of the camera.

The feed mode dial 2 is provided with a click mechanism (described later) so as to be able to stop at each of three positions of a continuous shooting mode 1a, a single shooting mode 1b, and a self-timer / remote control mode 1c. Yes, and
An index 2a and an operation knob 2b for rotating the feed mode dial 2 are provided. Operation knob 2
b has a shape protruding from the outer periphery of the feed mode dial 2 toward the grip, as can be seen from FIG. Also,
When the feeding mode dial 2 is used for shooting in the continuous shooting mode 1a, a line connecting the index 2a and the operation knob 2b is directed in a direction orthogonal to the optical axis.

The photographer switches from the continuous shooting mode 1a to the single shooting mode 1
To change the feed mode to b, the index finger can be set on the operation knob 2b of the feed mode dial 2 and rotated clockwise by one click. When the photographer changes the feed mode from the continuous shooting mode 1a to the self-timer mode 1c, the index finger is placed on the operation knob 2b of the feed mode dial 2 and rotated counterclockwise by one click. Can be set.

The photometric mode dial 3 is provided with a click mechanism (described later) so that it can be stopped at each of three positions of the divided photometric mode 3a, the partial photometric mode 3b, and the center-weighted average photometric mode 3c. Further, an operation knob 3d for rotating the photometric mode dial 3 is provided. As can be seen from FIG. 2, the operation knob 3b has a shape protruding from the outer periphery of the photometry mode dial 3 to the rear of the camera. Therefore, the index 1d
The side and the operation knob 3b are shifted by 90 degrees, and when shooting in the split photometry mode 3a, the operation knob 3b faces the rear of the camera. When the photographer changes the metering mode from the split metering mode 3a to the partial metering mode 3b, the thumb is placed on the operation knob 3d of the metering mode dial 3 and
It can be set by rotating the click counterclockwise. When the photographer changes the metering mode from the split metering mode 3a to the center-weighted average metering mode 3c, the thumb is placed on the operation knob 3d of the metering mode dial 3 and rotated clockwise by one click. Can be set.

The first information input dial 6 is an endless dial having a rotation center axis substantially parallel to the photographing optical axis. The first information input dial 6 is provided with a click function so that it can be stopped at predetermined angles, and has a fixed direction. The set value is increased by a predetermined number of steps at each angle, and the set value is decreased by a predetermined number of steps at every equal-angle rotation in the opposite direction. By operating this dial, the set photographing information is displayed on the information display unit 7 (FIG. 2 also shows the full display lighting state).

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the feed mode dial 2 and the photometric mode dial 3.
Hereinafter, description will be made with reference to FIG.

On the bottom surfaces of the rotation shafts 2e and 3e of the feed mode dial 2 and the photometric mode dial 3, two
f, 3f, and screw holes 2g, 3g are formed at the center. Further, stoppers 2h and 3h are provided on the back surface of each dial, and stoppers 1f and 1g on the back surface of the camera upper cover abut against the stoppers 2h and 3h, thereby restricting the rotation of each dial at the click end. Is going.

The click plates 11 and 12 have two-way take-out portions 11a and 12a for positioning.
Fits with the two-way 2f, 3f of the photometry mode dial 3,
The protruding portions 11b and 12b generate a click force by getting over the mountain shapes of the click groups 1h and 1i provided on the back surface of the camera upper cover. The click plates 11, 12
And the click groups 1h and 1i correspond to the click mechanism. The phase contact pieces 13 and 14 are the two-way cuts 2f and 3f
Positioning portions 13a and 14a for fitting with the base, and contact pieces 13b and 14b for contacting a phase base (not shown)
A phase signal is output when the contact pieces 13b and 14b come into contact with a phase base (not shown), and a control circuit provided in the camera is set to a mode state currently set based on the signal. Is determined.

Reference numeral 15 denotes a washer, 16a a screw for integrally fixing the feed mode dial 2, the click plate 11 and the phase contact piece 13, and 16b a phase contact between the photometric mode dial 3 and the click plate 12. A screw for fixing the piece 14 integrally.

FIG. 4 is a view showing the full display lighting state for explaining the information display section 7 shown in FIG. 1 and the like.

Reference numeral 51 denotes a numeral display section, which is a four-digit seven-segment display for displaying the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity in the ISO sensitivity change mode. Reference numeral 52 denotes an aperture value display unit;
The aperture value is displayed in two digits of the segment. Reference numeral 53 denotes an ISO sensitivity change mode display section, which is operated by an operation member (not shown).
Lights when the SO sensitivity change mode is set. Reference numeral 54 denotes a multiple exposure shooting mode display section, which is turned on when the multiple exposure mode is set by an operation member (not shown). Reference numeral 55 denotes a battery remaining amount display unit for displaying a battery state. 56 is A
Point F is a display unit (meaning an area (point) for performing focus detection), and displays a selected AF point among seven AF points provided on the screen.

Reference numeral 57 denotes a film counter, which displays the number of photographed images and the number of reserved images in the multiple exposure mode. Reference numeral 58 denotes a patrone presence / absence mark, which is lit when a patrone is present in the camera. 5
Reference numeral 9 denotes an exposure step display unit, which is used to set an exposure correction amount, a dimming correction amount,
Displays the difference between the photometric value and the set value. Reference numeral 60 denotes a dimming correction mark which is turned on when the dimming correction is set by an operation member (not shown), and the display of the correction amount of the dimming correction is also performed using the exposure step display section 58.

In the first embodiment described above, FIG.
As shown in the figure, the feed mode dial 2 and the photometry mode dial 3 are set inside the camera from the information display section 7 (for details,
A first arrangement is provided between the photographing optical axis and the grip 4 (between the release button 5) and the root of the feed mode dial 2, the photometry mode dial 3 and the grip 4.
Since the information display portion 7 is surrounded by the information input dial 6, when the first information input dial 6 is operated,
It is possible to operate the information display unit 7 without covering it with a finger.

When operating the feed mode dial 2, the index finger covers the information display section 7, but when operating the feed mode dial 2, the display contents of the information display section 7 are viewed. Since there is no need, there is no problem.

When the photometric mode dial 3 is operated, the change is made with the thumb, so that there is no problem that the information display section 7 is covered.

(Second Embodiment) FIG. 5 is a top view of a camera according to a second embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 5, a first home position 101a, A function dial 102 capable of selecting each of an ISO sensitivity change mode 101b and a multiple exposure shooting mode 101c, and a second home position 103
a, a correction means selection dial 103 capable of selecting each of the correction means of exposure correction 103b and dimming correction 103c, a grip portion 104, a release button 105 provided on the upper surface of the grip portion 104, and a An endlessly rotatable first information setting dial 106 provided at the base of the protrusion, an information display unit 107 for displaying various types of camera information (FIG. 5 shows all display lighting states); An accessory shoe 108, which is a mounting portion of the attaching strobe device, is provided. It should be noted that the setting change of the photometry mode or the feeding mode is performed by a member (not shown)
This can be performed by the information input member 6.

Of the above, the function dial 102 and the correction means selection dial 103 are arranged on the grip side of the camera along the photographing optical axis of the camera.

The function dial 102 is, as described above, a first home position 101a, an ISO
Sensitivity change mode 101b, multiple exposure shooting mode 101c
A click mechanism is provided so as to be able to stop at each of the three positions, and an index 102a for indicating the selected position and an operation knob 102b for rotating the function dial are provided. As can be seen from FIG. 5, the operation knob 102b has a shape protruding from the outer periphery of the function dial 102 toward the grip. The function dial 10
2, when the first home position 102a is set, a line connecting the index 102a and the operation knob 102b is directed in a direction orthogonal to the photographing optical axis.

When the photographer changes the function mode from the first home position 101a to the ISO sensitivity change mode 101b, the index finger is set on the operation knob 102b of the function dial 102 and rotated clockwise by one click. it can. In addition, the photographer sets the multiple exposure shooting mode 1 from the first home position 101a.
When the function mode is changed to 01c, the forefinger is turned with the operation dial 10 of the function dial 102.
2b and can be set by rotating counterclockwise for one click.

As described above, the correction means selection dial 103 is clickable so that each of the correction means of the second home position 103a, the exposure correction 103b, and the dimming correction 103c can be stopped at three selectable positions. A mechanism is provided, and an operation knob 103d for rotating the correction means selection dial 103 is provided. As can be seen from FIG. 5, the operation knob 103d has a shape protruding rearward from the camera from the outer periphery of the feed mode dial 103. When the second home position 103a and the operation knob 103d are shifted by 90 degrees with respect to the center of rotation, the correction means selection dial 103 has a
The operation knob 103d faces rearward of the camera.

When the photographer changes the correction means from the second home position 103a to the exposure correction 103b, the thumb is placed on the operation knob 103d of the correction means selection dial 103 and rotated counterclockwise by one click. Can be set. Also, when the photographer changes the correction means from the second home position 103a to the light adjustment correction 103c, the thumb is placed on the operation knob 103b of the correction means selection dial 103, and the thumb is rotated clockwise by one click. it can.

The first information input dial 106 is an endless dial having a rotation center axis substantially parallel to the photographing optical axis, provided with a click mechanism so as to be able to stop at predetermined angles, and in a fixed direction. The set value is increased by a predetermined number of steps at each angle of, and the set value is decreased by a predetermined number of steps at every equal-angle rotation in the opposite direction. The second information input dial 121 is an endless dial that waits for the center of rotation in a direction substantially orthogonal to the photographing optical axis. The second information input dial 121 is provided with a click mechanism so as to be able to stop at every predetermined angle. The set value is increased by a predetermined number of steps at each angle of, and the set value is decreased by a predetermined number of steps at every equal-angle rotation in the opposite direction.

The contents of setting and changing the functions by operating the information input dials are displayed on the information display section 107.

The contents of the function dial 102 located in front of the camera can be changed by the first information input dial 10.
The change of the content of the correction means selection dial 103 located behind the camera is performed by the second information input dial 12.
1 is performed. In this way, by associating the operation members that are close in position and functioning, an easy-to-understand operation system can be realized.

In order to change the shutter speed and the aperture related to the exposure at the time of shooting, the first information input dial 106 is rotated to change the shutter speed to the second.
By rotating the information input dial 121, the aperture is
Be able to change each. Therefore, there is no need to arrange an aperture button for changing the aperture value.

In the second embodiment, the function dial 102 and the correction means selection dial 121 are arranged inside the camera from the information display unit 107, and the grip 4
, The first information input dial 106 and the second information input dial 121 are arranged so as to surround the information display unit 107.
6 can be operated without covering the information display unit 107 with a finger.

The function dial 102
When changing the function dial 102, the index finger covers the information display unit 107, but when the function dial 102 is changed, it is not necessary to look at the display contents of the information display unit 107. No problem arises.

When the correction means selection dial 103 is changed, the change is made with the thumb.
There is no problem such as covering 7.

When operating the second information input dial 121, the information display section 10 is operated with the thumb.
It is possible to operate 7 without covering it with a finger.

FIG. 6 is a view showing the full display lighting state for explaining the information display section 107 shown in FIG.

Reference numeral 151 denotes a numeral display unit, which is a four-digit seven-segment display that displays the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity in the ISO sensitivity change mode using the function dial 102. Reference numeral 152 denotes an aperture value display unit, which displays the aperture value in two digits of seven segments. Reference numeral 153 denotes a photometric mode display unit, which can be changed by an operation member (not shown), and displays a set mode. Reference numeral 154 denotes a feed mode display unit, which can be changed by an operation member (not shown) and displays a set mode. Reference numeral 155 denotes a battery remaining amount display unit,
Displays the battery status. Reference numeral 156 denotes an AF point display unit, which displays a selected AF point among the seven AF points arranged in the screen. 157 is a film counter,
The number of photographed images and the number of reserved images in the multiple exposure mode are displayed. Reference numeral 158 denotes a patrone presence / absence mark, which is turned on when a patrone exists in the camera. Reference numeral 159 denotes an exposure level difference display unit, which displays the correction amount when setting the exposure correction amount or the dimming correction amount with the correction means selection dial 103, and further displays the difference between the photometric value and the set value.

FIG. 7 shows the contents displayed on the information display unit 107 when the function dial 102 is set to the ISO sensitivity change mode 101b.

When the function dial 102 is set to the ISO sensitivity change mode 101b, the information display unit 107
The current film ISO sensitivity is displayed on the numeral display section 151 of. FIG. 7 shows that the number display unit 151
100 indicates a set state. At this time, by rotating the first information input dial 106, if it is within the set range according to the rotation direction and the number of rotation clicks, ISO
Change the sensitivity setting.

FIG. 8 shows the contents displayed on the information display unit 107 when the function dial 102 is set to the multiple exposure shooting mode 101c.

When the function dial 102 is set to the multiple exposure shooting mode 100c, the number of reserved multiple exposures using the film counter unit 157 of the information display unit 107 is displayed. FIG. 8 shows a state where the number of reserved multiple exposures is set to nine. At this time, the first information input dial 1
By rotating the number 06, the number of reserved multiple exposures can be changed in accordance with the direction of rotation and the number of rotation clicks.

FIG. 9 shows the case where the correction means selection dial 103 is set to the exposure correction 103b and the case where the correction means selection dial 1 is set.
Information display unit 1 when 03 is set as the flash control 103c
07 shows the contents displayed.

FIG. 9 shows a state in which the exposure level or dimming correction is 0 in the exposure level difference display section 159. At this time, the second
By rotating the information input dial 121, the exposure correction amount is set to the dimming correction 103c when the correction means selection dial 103 is set to the exposure correction 103b according to the rotation direction and the number of rotation clicks. In this case, the set value can be changed within the settable range of the dimming correction amount.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiment, but it goes without saying that the present invention may be of any type that can achieve the structure shown in the claims.

Regarding the effects of the above embodiments,
The first embodiment will be described below as a representative (although the second embodiment has almost the same configuration even though the input means is different).

The feed mode dial 2 and the metering mode dial 3 are arranged between the photographing optical axis and the grip 4 (release button 5) in parallel with the photographing optical axis, and the shape of the operation system is devised. As a result, it was possible to easily operate the camera while holding it. In particular,
The operation knob 3d of the metering mode dial 3 projects to the rear side of the camera, and the operation knob 3d of the feed mode dial 2
Has a shape protruding toward the release button 5 which is substantially perpendicular to the back side from which the operation knob 3d of the photometric mode dial 3 protrudes.
It can be operated by moving the finger (thumb or index finger) slightly.

A first information input dial 6 (including a second information input dial 121 in the second embodiment) disposed at the base of the feed mode dial 2, the photometry mode dial 3, and the grip 4. Thus, since the information display section 7 is surrounded, it is possible to operate the first information input dial 6 without covering the information display section 7 with a finger. That is, the state of the input information is displayed on the information display unit 7.
, The input operation can be easily performed.

Further, in the second embodiment, a group for setting a mode (function dial 102 and a correction means selection mode dial 103) and a group for inputting numerical values (a first information input dial 106 and a second information input dial 121). ), The relevance is provided, so that not only the operability is easy but also there is no possibility of erroneous operation.

[0063]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a camera capable of easily and quickly inputting various information of the camera while holding the camera. .

According to the second or third aspect of the present invention, the arrangement of each information input means and the information display device is associated with each other, and the operability and the ease of confirming the input information are improved. It can provide a camera that can do this.

According to the fourth or fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a camera in which a mode setting group and a numerical information group are associated with each other so that each information can be easily input. You can do it.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a top view of a camera according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing a main part of FIG.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of each dial according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an all-lit display state of the information display unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a top view of a camera according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an all-lit display state of an information display unit according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an ISO sensitivity change mode setting state in the information display section of FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a multiple exposure mode setting state on the information display unit of FIG. 6;

9 is a diagram showing a state of exposure correction and dimming correction setting in the information display unit of FIG. 6;

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 Feeding mode dial 2b Operation knob 3 Metering mode dial 3d, 103b Operation knob 4,104 Grip 5,105 Release button 6,106 First information input dial 7,107 Information display section 8 Accessory shoe 9 Shooting mode dial 102 Function dial 103 correction means selection dial 121 second information input dial

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of information input means for inputting various kinds of information, at least two of the plurality of information input means are provided on a grip side camera upper surface provided with a release button from a photographing optical axis. And a camera arranged side by side substantially parallel to the photographing optical axis, wherein the operation of the first information input means located behind the two of the two cameras arranged side by side substantially parallel to the photographing optical axis The operation unit of the second information input means located forward projects from the back side of the camera, and the operation button of the release button in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction in which the operation unit of the first information input means protrudes. A camera that protrudes from the camera. 2. An information display device for displaying various kinds of information of a camera, wherein the information display device is located at a position near the first information input means, the second information input means, and the release button. The camera according to claim 1, wherein the camera is arranged so as to be surrounded by third information input means. 3. An information display device for displaying various information of the camera, wherein the information display device is located at a position near the first information input means, the second information input means, and the release button. 2. The camera according to claim 1, wherein the camera is arranged so as to be surrounded by a third information input unit that is provided and a fourth information input unit that is located on the back side of the camera. 4. The first and second information input means are for inputting various setting modes of a camera, and the third information input means is for inputting numerical information related to photographing. The camera according to claim 2, wherein the camera is a camera. 5. The first and second information input means are for inputting various setting modes of a camera, and the third and fourth information input means are for inputting numerical information relating to photographing. The camera according to claim 3, wherein the camera is used for inputting. 6. The operation unit of the first information input unit is located at a position where the operation unit is rotated by the thumb of the right hand of the photographer holding the grip, and the operation unit of the second information input unit is
The camera according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the camera is located at a position rotated by a forefinger of a right hand of a photographer holding the grip. 7. The camera according to claim 2, wherein the third information input unit is located at a position where the third information input unit is rotated by a forefinger of a right hand of a photographer holding the grip. . 8. The apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the fourth information input means is located at a position where the fourth information input means is rotated by a right thumb of a photographer holding the grip.
The camera according to any one of the above. 9. The camera according to claim 1, wherein the information display device displays information input by information input means other than the second information input means. 10. The setting mode input by the first and second information input means is an ISO sensitivity mode, a multiple shooting mode, an exposure correction mode, and a light control correction mode. The camera according to 5.