JP2002214674A - Camera and acquisition system for camera data - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a camera and an acquisition system for camera data which enables a user to introduce desired camera data into a camera and to manufacture user's own camera, eliminates the need to buy a camera newly even when the type is changed, and can combine various data. SOLUTION: This system has a camera, a client terminal which mediates communications between the camera and a host server, and communication network which connects the hot server and client terminal to each other, and the camera has a control means having an internal program for obtaining photography mode data and a data recording part which records the photographic mode data obtained by the control means; and the host server has a data table containing photographic mode data corresponding to at least one photographic mode and the client terminal selects at least one photographic mode in the data table, receives the photographic mode data corresponding to the selected photographic mode from the host server, and records the received photographic mode data in the data recording part of the camera.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a camera and a camera data obtaining system. More specifically, the present invention can be applied to a camera having camera data desired by a user, so that a user can make his own camera and purchase a new camera when the model is changed. The present invention relates to a camera and a system for obtaining camera data, which are unnecessary and can be combined with various data.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional camera is a so-called one-item complete camera in which specific camera data is initially set by a product and cannot be changed in the middle. Therefore, once a camera is purchased, only the functions initially set in the purchased camera can be used, so that various functions have to be installed in one camera. Considering the end users from the manufacturer side, if you try to increase the sales volume, the end user of the camera must be the average user, so that the camera is installed in the camera with various functions mixed That is the current situation. Therefore, the focus of the user must be blurred, and the accumulation of user frustration that the user is buying useless functions is a problem.

[0003] Further, if a model change is made, it is not preferable to purchase another camera again, since it causes the consumer to overload.

Further, it has been considered to rewrite data by inserting a data card into a camera, but various data cards must be prepared, and it is difficult to combine data.

[0005]

An object of the present invention is to introduce a camera having camera data desired by a user, not only to create a camera of its own but also to eliminate the need to purchase a new camera when changing the model. It is an object of the present invention to provide a camera capable of combining the above data and a camera data acquisition system.

Another object of the present invention will become apparent from the following description.

[0007]

The above object is achieved by the following invention.

[0010] (Claim 1) A control means incorporating a program for obtaining camera data including a function relating to photographing via a communication network, and a camera data recording unit for recording the camera data obtained by the control means. A camera characterized by having.

(Claim 2) The camera according to claim 1, wherein the camera data is any one of the following: Shooting mode Shooting mode group Flash oscillation data Focal length data Operation mode

(3) The camera according to (1) or (2), wherein the camera data recorded in the data recording section is displayed on a liquid crystal display section made of dot liquid crystal.

(4) The camera according to (1), (2) or (3), wherein a rewritable nonvolatile memory is used for the data recording section.

(Claim 5) A camera, a client terminal for mediating communication between the camera and the host server, and a communication network for connecting the host server and the client terminal, wherein the camera has shooting mode data. And a data recording unit for recording the shooting mode data obtained by the control means, wherein the host server stores the shooting mode data corresponding to at least one shooting mode. Having a data table, the client terminal selects at least one shooting mode in the data table, receives shooting mode data corresponding to the selected shooting mode from the host server, and stores the received shooting mode data in the Camera data recorded in a data recording unit of the camera Get system.

(Claim 6) A camera, a client terminal for mediating communication between the camera and a host server, and a communication network for connecting the host server and the client terminal, wherein the camera has a shooting mode group Control means having a built-in program for obtaining data and a data recording unit for recording shooting mode group data obtained by the control means, wherein the host server corresponds to at least one grouping of shooting mode groups The client terminal selects at least one shooting mode group in the data table, and stores the shooting mode group data corresponding to the selected shooting mode group in the host server. From the camera, and records the received shooting mode group data in the data recording unit of the camera. Obtaining system camera data, characterized in Rukoto.

(Claim 7) A camera, a client terminal for mediating communication between the camera and the host server, and a communication network for connecting the host server and the client terminal, wherein the camera has charging pulse data. And a data recording unit for recording the charge pulse data obtained by the control means, wherein the host server stores the charge pulse data corresponding to at least one flash charge mode. The client terminal selects at least one flash charging mode in the data table, receives charging pulse data corresponding to the selected flash charging mode from the host server, and receives the received charging pulse. Record data in the data recording section of the camera. Obtaining system camera data, characterized in that.

(Claim 8) A camera, a client terminal for mediating communication between the camera and the host server, and a communication network for connecting the host server and the client terminal, wherein the camera waits for an end point distance. Control means having a program for obtaining position data therein, and a data recording unit for recording end-point distance standby position data obtained by the control means, wherein the host server corresponds to at least one end-point distance standby position A data table for storing end point distance standby position data, wherein the client terminal selects at least one end point distance standby position in the data table, and sets end point distance standby position data corresponding to the selected end point distance standby position. The end point distance standby position data received from the host server and received is stored in the camera data. Obtaining system camera data and recording the data recording unit.

(Claim 9) A camera, a client terminal for mediating communication between the camera and the host server, and a communication network for connecting the host server and the client terminal, wherein the camera has operation mode data. And a data recording unit for recording the operation mode data obtained by the control unit, wherein the host server stores operation mode data corresponding to at least one operation mode. A data table, the client terminal selects at least one operation mode in the data table, receives operation mode data corresponding to the selected operation mode from the host server, and transmits the received operation mode data to the host server. Camera data recorded in a data recording unit of the camera Get system.

(Claim 10) The client terminal comprises:
The camera data acquisition system according to any one of claims 5 to 9, further comprising a configuration for retaining the acquired camera data.

(Claim 11) In a client terminal having a storage unit for obtaining and storing camera data from a host server having a data table storing camera data including functions related to photographing via a communication network, and a monitor, A client terminal having any one of the following configurations (1) to (5).

(1) The client terminal selects at least one shooting mode in the data table of the host server, receives shooting mode data corresponding to the selected shooting mode from the host server, and receives the received shooting mode data. Display on the monitor

(2) The client terminal selects at least one shooting mode group in the data table of the host server, and receives shooting mode group data corresponding to the selected shooting mode group from the host server. Display shooting mode group data on the monitor

(3) The client terminal selects at least one flash charge mode in the data table of the host server, receives charge pulse data corresponding to the selected flash charge mode from the host server, and receives the received charge. Display pulse data on the monitor

(4) The client terminal selects at least one end distance standby position in the data table of the host server, and receives end distance standby position data corresponding to the selected end distance standby position from the host server. And display the received end distance standby position data on the monitor

(5) The client terminal selects at least one operation mode in the data table of the host server, receives operation mode data corresponding to the selected operation mode from the host server, and receives the received operation mode data. Display on the monitor

(Claim 12) A camera, a client terminal for mediating communication between the camera and the host server, and a communication network for connecting the host server and the client terminal, wherein the camera operates as a camera. The host server has a program table for storing a camera operation program, the control server including a control unit incorporating a program for obtaining the program, and a program recording unit for recording a camera operation program obtained by the control unit. Wherein the client terminal receives an operation program in the program table, and has a comparing means for comparing the received operation program with an operation program recorded in a program recording unit of the camera. Check system.

(13) A storage unit for obtaining and storing an operation program from a host server having a program table storing an operation program of a camera via a communication network, and a client terminal having the monitor, wherein the client The terminal receives an operation program in the program table of the host server, and has a comparison unit that compares the received operation program with an operation program recorded in a program recording unit of the camera, and displays a result of the comparison on a monitor. A client terminal, characterized in that:

[0026]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail.

First, the camera of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a first embodiment of a camera according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a camera, 10 denotes control means, and a program for obtaining camera data is incorporated. CPU, microcomputer, etc. are used. Reference numeral 11 denotes a data recording unit for recording camera data, which can use a rewritable nonvolatile memory or the like.

Reference numeral 12 denotes a connection unit that can be connected to a communication line such as the Internet. When data is obtained by network communication via a client terminal, the connection unit 12 only needs to be able to connect to the client terminal. For example, an input / output port such as a USB port can be used.

Also, without using a client terminal,
When the camera has a communication means, a communication means can be used for the connection unit 12, and the communication means is an ISDN
A communication modem for performing wired communication using a line or the like, a wireless mobile communication module incorporated in a normal mobile phone, or the like can be used. Specifically, the camera data can be obtained by connecting to a server having the camera data via a network line by using a communication unit as a connection unit. In other words, if the camera itself is provided with communication means, there is no need for a mobile phone or personal computer for communication,
Since the camera data can be obtained by the camera itself, the function of the camera can be changed at any time and at any time, and a highly functional camera can be obtained.

The camera data is recorded in the data recording section 11 via the communication network by the operation of the control means 10 comprising a CPU, a microcomputer, etc., in which a program for obtaining camera data is built.

Reference numeral 13 denotes a liquid crystal display unit which can display the camera data recorded in the data recording unit 11 using dot liquid crystal.

In the present invention, the camera data is sequence data or a program relating to a function relating to photographing of the camera. And preferably at least one of these.

The photographing modes include, for example, "red-eye reduction mode", "forced light emission mode", "non-light emission mode", "distant view photography mode", "night scene mode", "exposure compensation mode",
"Self-mode" and the like.

The shooting mode group is a combination of the optimum shooting modes selected from the above shooting modes according to the shooting situation and the preference of the camera owner. , "Night view mode" and "Exposure compensation mode"
Select "Travel mode", "Night scene mode", and "Self mode" to combine "Travel mode" or "Red-eye reduction mode", "Forced flash mode", "Non-flash mode", and "Self mode". A “party mode” selected and combined is exemplified.

The oscillation data of the flash is defined by the following description. There is a separately-excited oscillation system that controls the oscillation pulse when charging the flash, and the duty (the ratio between ON and OFF) of the oscillation pulse to be supplied to the flash circuit is set to the period from the start to the end of the charge using the oscillation system. There is a known technique for changing the frequency (see JP-A-20
00-066274). By applying this technology, the ON time is lengthened from the start to the end of charging, and the OFF time is terminated at the timing when a large amount of charge is stored in the main capacitor, so that the battery can be charged quickly. . Conversely, if the OFF time is lengthened from the charging time to the end, and the electric charge generated in the secondary coil is stored in the main capacitor, the charging time becomes longer, but the generated electric charge can be stored in the main capacitor without waste. . Therefore, the selected fast charging or
Data of a duty corresponding to normal charging or energy saving charging is recorded and stored in a recording unit of the camera as flash oscillation data.

The focal length data (end point distance standby position data) is the longest focal length data that can be photographed by the camera, and the photographing optical system and the finder optical system of the camera can be extended up to the selected focal length.

The operation mode means that the camera is turned on from power ON.
When the “high-speed processing mode” is selected, the flash charging method employs the above-described high-speed charging, and the first release (S
After the distance measurement in 1), the focus lens is also driven to the distance measurement position, and after the second release (S2) operation, only the opening and closing of the shutter is performed, which is suitable for photographing in which a shutter chance is not missed. When "Standard processing mode" is selected, the flash charging method adopts the above-mentioned normal charging.
The distance is measured by the first release of S1, and the shutter is opened and closed after the focus lens is driven by the second release of S2. If all the switches are not operated for three minutes, the camera is automatically turned off. This is preferable because it is possible to suppress the consumption of the standby current of the camera when the camera is left while the power is on.

When the "low consumption mode" is selected, the main S
When the main switch is not operated for one second and the main switch is operated by an erroneous operation, the camera is prevented from starting up. The flash charging method employs the above-described energy-saving charging. For photographing, the distance is measured by the first release of S1, the focus lens is driven by the second release of S2, and the shutter is opened and closed. If all the switches are not operated for three minutes, the camera is automatically turned off. This is preferable because it is possible to suppress the consumption of the standby current of the camera when the power is left on while the power is on.

The camera data recorded in the data recording section as described above is appropriately transmitted to control means (for example, C
PU) exerts its function by being processed by a program of the PU.

As described above, if the camera is provided with a data recording section that can be read and written and a connection section for obtaining the camera data, and the camera data is obtained as needed, the necessary data can be obtained when necessary. Camera data can be recorded in the data recording unit, and the functionality is high for the user.

The camera to which the present invention is applicable is not limited to a photographing method, and may be a normal analog photographing method or a digital photographing method as long as the camera can control functions relating to photographing by camera data. Camera.

Next, the camera data obtaining system of the present invention will be described in detail.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a first embodiment of the camera data obtaining system according to the present invention.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a camera used by the user, the configuration of which is described above. Reference numeral 200 denotes a network line that connects the client terminal 50 and the host server 200 so that they can communicate with each other. Reference numeral 201 denotes a database that stores camera data.

As the client terminal 50, an ordinary computer having a communication function that can be connected to the communication network (network) line 100 is used. The client terminal 50 may be managed by a user of the camera 1 or may be managed by a camera data acquisition system according to the present invention.

The camera 1 and the client terminal 50 are communicably connected. The connection is not particularly limited as long as they can communicate with each other, and may be a wired connection using a cable or the like, or may be a radio wave or the like. May be a wireless connection.

As the network line 100, a line for data communication can be used. The form may be wired or wireless, and the network type is not particularly limited, and may be any of LAN, WAN, and the Internet. You may.

Host server 200 and database 201
May be integrally formed, but in the present embodiment, a case where they are separately provided will be described.

Hereinafter, a case in which shooting mode data is obtained as camera data will be described.

Referring to FIG. 2, the camera 1 has control means incorporating a program for obtaining photographing mode data, and a data recording unit for recording the photographing mode data obtained by the control means. A preferred embodiment of the camera 1 is to have a liquid crystal display unit 13 made of dot liquid crystal.

The host server 200 has a database 201
And the data in the database 201 can be discharged to the outside.

The database 201 has a data table 201a for storing photographing mode data corresponding to at least one photographing mode.

The client terminal 50 selects at least one photographing mode in the data table 201a,
The photographing mode data corresponding to the selected photographing mode is received from the host server 200.

The received photographing mode data has the structure shown in FIG. 3, and is stored in the data recording unit 11 of the camera.
Will be recorded.

The recorded data is stored in the client terminal 50
Is preferably displayed on the screen. In the client terminal 50, such data may be stored in a memory, and the camera 1 may obtain and record the data when necessary.

FIG. 3 shows “red-eye reduction mode”, “forcible flash mode”, “non-flash mode”, and “red-eye reduction mode” in the data table 201a on the host server side as downloadable data.
The state of the screen of the monitor of the client terminal 50 when the “distant view shooting mode”, the “night view mode”, the “exposure compensation mode”, and the “self mode” exist are shown.

The table in the database 201 stores various data selected from camera data such as a shooting mode group, oscillation data, focal length data, and operation mode, in addition to the shooting mode data.
The storage means is not particularly limited, but another table may be prepared for each data, or all the data may be stored in one table. In consideration of efficient use of data, it is also preferable to associate each data.

For example, it is preferable to form a photographing mode group by combining two or more photographing modes.

For example, in FIG. 4, as the data that can be downloaded, “distant view photographing mode”, “night view mode”, and “exposure compensation mode” are selected and combined in the data table 201a, Shooting mode ",
"Travel mode" combining "Night view mode" and "Self mode", or "Red-eye reduction mode", "Forced flash mode", "Non-flash mode", "Self mode"
An example is shown in the case where there is a “party mode” that is selected and combined.

It is preferable that such data be displayed on the monitor screen of the client terminal 50.

FIG. 5 shows an example in which “high-speed charging mode”, “standard charging mode”, and “energy saving charging mode” exist in the data table 201a as downloadable data. 5
It is preferable that the information is displayed on the 0 monitor.

FIG. 6 shows that “150 mm” and “110 mm” are stored in the data table 201a as downloadable data.
An example in which each of the focal length data of “mm” and “80 mm” exists. A graphic representing the data (see each graphic on the right side in the figure) is displayed in association with each focal length data. It is preferable that such data be displayed on the monitor of the client terminal 50 after being downloaded.

FIG. 7 shows “high-speed processing program” in data table 201a as downloadable data.
An example in which a "standard processing program" and a "low consumption program" are present is shown, and it is preferable that such data be displayed on the monitor of the client terminal 50.

The preferred embodiment has been described above in which the camera data present in the table 201a is displayed on the monitor of the client terminal 50 in accordance with an instruction from the host server 200 as a preferred embodiment. And you can select the data you want.

When the camera data is selected by the user, the selected camera data is downloaded from the host server 200 and recorded in the data recording unit 11 of the camera, so that the user can obtain the camera data. At this time, it is also possible to update by overwriting the existing data area according to the judgment of the user or the host server.

As described above, if camera data, which is a function related to camera shooting, can be obtained or updated via a network, if there is an environment that can be connected to the network, the camera function can be used at any time and at any place. And a camera data acquisition system that can acquire or update the camera data.

It is preferable that the client terminal 50 of the present invention is configured to hold the obtained camera data. The configuration to be held will be specifically described below. That is, when the camera data is downloaded, the downloaded camera data is stored in the recording medium of the client terminal 50 without connecting the camera 1 to the client terminal 50, and the camera 1 and the client terminal 50 are connected as necessary. Then, the camera data is recorded in the data recording unit 11 of the camera 1.

As described above, if the camera data is held (stored) in the client terminal 50 and then recorded in the camera 1 as necessary, the camera data can be obtained even when the camera 1 is not present. By connecting the camera 1 to the client terminal 50 at any time, even if the client terminal 50 is not connected to the network line 100, regardless of time and place,
It is possible to provide a camera data acquisition system that can update the functions of a camera at any time.

In the present invention, the client terminal selects camera data in the data table of the host server, receives the selected data from the host server 200, and displays the received shooting mode data on a monitor. Features.

As the modes of the monitor display system, (1) at least one shooting mode is selected, and shooting mode data corresponding to the selected shooting mode is displayed on the monitor; (2) at least one shooting mode group Is selected, and shooting mode group data corresponding to the selected shooting mode group is displayed on the monitor. (3) At least one flash charging mode is selected, and charging pulse data corresponding to the selected flash charging mode is monitored. (4) at least one end distance standby position is selected, and the end distance standby position data corresponding to the selected end distance standby position is displayed on the monitor.
(5) A mode in which at least one operation mode is selected and operation mode data corresponding to the selected operation mode is displayed on a monitor.

Next, an example of a camera operation program check system according to the present invention will be described.

Since the system shown in FIG. 2 can be used as the system, the description is omitted.

The camera 1 has a control means 10 having a built-in program for obtaining a camera operation program and a program recording section 11 for recording the camera operation program obtained by the control means 10.

The host server 200 has a program table 201a for storing a camera operation program.

The client terminal 50 has a comparing means for receiving the operation program in the program table and comparing the received operation program with the operation program recorded in the program recording section of the camera.

The operation of the camera can be checked from the host server by the existence of the comparing means. Also, it is easy to check the camera for failure.

That is, the comparison is made by the comparing means, and if the programs are different, it is determined that the program is faulty. In the case of a failure, a new program may be downloaded again, or a separately prepared repair program may be downloaded and repaired.

In the present invention, the operation program comparing means can be performed on the client terminal side. As a client terminal in such an aspect, a storage unit (normal memory or the like) for obtaining and storing the operation program from a host server having a program table storing the operation program of the camera via a communication network, and a client having the monitor In the terminal, the client terminal receives an operation program in a program table of the host server, and has a comparison unit that compares the received operation program with an operation program recorded in a program recording unit of the camera. A configuration having a configuration for monitoring and displaying the result can be used. The comparison program in this case may be downloaded from the host server.

In the above camera acquisition system, an example in which a network line is used to connect to the host server has been described as an example. However, means for connecting to the host server is not limited to the network line, and if data communication is possible, The connection may be made only by the telephone line, and the connection means is not limited.

[0081]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to introduce camera data desired by a user to a camera, to create a camera of one's own, and to purchase a new camera even when changing the model. You can get or update the camera function anytime and anywhere, anytime.Get or update the camera function anytime and anywhere, even if you are not connected to the network. The present invention can provide a camera and a camera data acquisition system having the following effects.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a camera operation program check system capable of checking the operation of the camera from the host server side and making it easy to check the failure of the camera.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a camera according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a system example of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a display example of a data table or a terminal monitor.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a display example of a data table or a terminal monitor.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display example of a data table or a terminal monitor.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display example of a data table or a terminal monitor.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display example of a data table or a terminal monitor.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1: Camera 10: Control means 11: Data recording unit 12: Connection unit 13: Display unit 50: Client terminal 100: Network line 200: Host server 201: Data table

Claims (13)

[Claims] 1. A control means having a program for acquiring camera data including a function relating to photographing via a communication network, and a data recording unit for recording the camera data obtained by the control means. And the camera. 2. The camera according to claim 1, wherein the camera data is one of the following: Shooting mode Shooting mode group Flash oscillation data Focal length data Operation mode 3. The camera according to claim 1, wherein the camera data recorded in the data recording unit is displayed on a liquid crystal display unit using dot liquid crystals. 4. The data recording unit according to claim 1, wherein a rewritable nonvolatile memory is used.
The camera according to. 5. A camera comprising: a camera; a client terminal for mediating communication between the camera and a host server; and a communication network for connecting the host server and the client terminal, wherein the camera obtains shooting mode data. And a data recording unit for recording photographing mode data obtained by the control unit. The host server stores a data table for storing photographing mode data corresponding to at least one photographing mode. The client terminal selects at least one shooting mode in the data table, receives shooting mode data corresponding to the selected shooting mode from the host server, and stores the received shooting mode data in the data of the camera. A camera data acquisition system characterized by recording in a recording unit. Beam. 6. A camera comprising: a camera; a client terminal for mediating communication between the camera and a host server; and a communication network for connecting the host server and the client terminal, wherein the camera obtains shooting mode group data. And a data recording unit for recording photographing mode group data obtained by the control means, wherein the host server has a photographing mode corresponding to at least one grouped photographing mode group. A data table for storing group data, wherein the client terminal selects at least one shooting mode group in the data table and receives shooting mode group data corresponding to the selected shooting mode group from the host server; Recording the received shooting mode group data in a data recording unit of the camera. Obtaining system of camera data to butterflies. 7. A camera, a client terminal for mediating communication between the camera and a host server, and a communication network connecting the host server and the client terminal, wherein the camera obtains charging pulse data. A data table for storing charge pulse data obtained by the control means, wherein the host server stores charge pulse data corresponding to at least one flash charge mode. The client terminal selects at least one flash charging mode in the data table, receives charging pulse data corresponding to the selected flash charging mode from the host server, and transmits the received charging pulse data to the host server. Recording to the data recording section of the camera is Obtaining system of camera data to. 8. A camera, comprising: a client terminal for mediating communication between the camera and the host server; and a communication network for connecting the host server and the client terminal, wherein the camera transmits end-point distance standby position data. Control means having a built-in program for obtaining the data, and a data recording unit for recording end point distance standby position data obtained by the control means, wherein the host server has an end point distance standby corresponding to at least one end point distance standby position. A data table for storing position data, wherein the client terminal selects at least one end distance standby position in the data table, and stores the end distance standby position data corresponding to the selected end distance standby position to the host server. From the end point distance standby position data received from the data recording unit of the camera Obtaining system camera data and recording. 9. A camera comprising: a camera; a client terminal for mediating communication between the camera and the host server; and a communication network connecting the host server and the client terminal, wherein the camera obtains operation mode data. And a data recording unit for recording operation mode data obtained by the control unit, wherein the host server stores a data table for storing operation mode data corresponding to at least one operation mode. The client terminal selects at least one operation mode in the data table, receives operation mode data corresponding to the selected operation mode from the host server, and transmits the received operation mode data to the camera data. A camera data acquisition system characterized by recording in a recording unit. Beam. 10. The camera data obtaining system according to claim 5, wherein said client terminal has a configuration for holding the obtained camera data. 11. A client terminal having a monitor and a storage unit for obtaining and storing camera data from a host server having a data table storing camera data including a function relating to photographing via a communication network, and A client terminal having any one of the configurations (1) to (5). (1) The client terminal selects at least one shooting mode in the data table of the host server, receives shooting mode data corresponding to the selected shooting mode from the host server, and displays the received shooting mode data on a monitor. (2) The client terminal selects at least one shooting mode group in the data table of the host server, receives shooting mode group data corresponding to the selected shooting mode group from the host server, and receives the received shooting mode. (3) The client terminal selects at least one flash charging mode in the data table of the host server, and receives charging pulse data corresponding to the selected flash charging mode from the host server. And monitor the received charging pulse data (4) The client terminal selects at least one end distance standby position in the data table of the host server, and receives end distance standby position data corresponding to the selected end distance standby position from the host server. (5) The client terminal selects at least one operation mode in the data table of the host server, and displays the operation mode data corresponding to the selected operation mode on the host. Receive from the server and display the received operation mode data on the monitor 12. A camera comprising: a camera; a client terminal for mediating communication between the camera and a host server; and a communication network for connecting the host server and the client terminal, wherein the camera obtains an operation program for the camera. The host server has a program table for storing the operation program of the camera, the control server including a control unit having a program for performing the operation, and a program recording unit for recording the operation program of the camera obtained by the control unit. A camera operation program check system, comprising: a terminal for receiving an operation program in the program table and comparing the received operation program with an operation program recorded in a program recording unit of the camera. 13. A storage unit for obtaining and storing an operation program from a host server having a program table storing an operation program for a camera via a communication network, and a client terminal having the monitor.
The client terminal receives an operation program in a program table of the host server, and has a comparing unit that compares the received operation program with an operation program recorded in a program recording unit of the camera, and monitors a result of the comparison. A client terminal characterized by displaying.