JP2003098587A - Imaging unit, controlling method and control program therefor and storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an imaging unit in which satisfactory operability can be obtained even in a state where a waterproof pack is attached to the unit without damaging conventional operability in a regular state and to provide a control method for the imaging unit, a control program for the imaging unit and a storage medium. SOLUTION: In a first mode state being the regular use state, a prescribed function allocated to a release key 102 is changed in a second state where the waterproof pack 104 is attached to the unit.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image pickup apparatus, an image pickup apparatus control method, an image pickup apparatus control program, and a storage medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 7 is a flow chart for explaining a photographing operation of a conventional camera (image pickup apparatus).

First, in step S701, the user operates the release button attached to the camera, and the first switch (SW1) is interlocked with the half-press operation of the release button.
When is turned on, the process proceeds to step S702.

In step S702, the camera starts an AF (autofocus) operation, and next step S703.
If the in-focus determination means determines the in-focus state and the in-focus state is determined, the process proceeds to the next step S704.

In step S704, a second switch (SW) interlocked with the full-push (push-in) operation of the release button.
2) is turned on (ON), and when it is turned on (ON), the exposure operation is started in step S706, and the photographing ends.

As described above, the release button is generally operated by pressing halfway to perform AF operation and fully pressing (pressing down) to perform release operation. Even when a waterproof pack is attached to the camera body. It was similar.

[0007]

However, since the operating member of the waterproof pack is urged against the case of the waterproof pack by a strong spring so as to withstand water pressure, it is in a normal state to push in the operating member. Requires a stronger operating force than. Therefore, it is extremely difficult to sense the depressed half-pressed state of the release button for performing the AF operation.
Moreover, it is even more so when the user wears diving gloves under high water pressure.

[0008] From the above, when the waterproof pack is attached to the camera for shooting, only the release button can be pushed all at once, so the shooting can be performed without confirming the AF by half-pressing the release button. And you can take a photo that is out of focus with the subject,
There was a problem that even if the release button was pushed in thinking that it was a photo opportunity, the photo opportunity was missed due to the time lag for AF.

Further, in the case of a waterproof pack of a camera having a cross key for selecting the up, down, left and right directions as a user interface of the camera, due to the structure of the waterproof pack, the cross key can be operated in all directions of up, down, left and right from outside the waterproof pack. There is a problem in that it is very difficult to realize an operation member that enables the above.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and its purpose is to:
In normal state, without impairing the conventional operability, for example,
An object of the present invention is to provide an imaging device, a method for controlling the imaging device, a control program for the imaging device, and a storage medium that can obtain good operability even when the waterproof pack is attached.

[0011]

In order to achieve the above object, an image pickup apparatus according to claim 1 of the present invention is a first mode state which is a normal use state and a first mode state in which another apparatus is attached. In the image pickup apparatus including the two-mode state, the first
In the mode state, a function changing means for changing a predetermined function assigned to the image pickup device operating means in the second mode state is provided.

In order to achieve the above object, the image pickup apparatus according to claim 2 of the present invention is the image pickup apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the mode state setting means for setting the second mode state. When the second mode state is set by the mode state setting means, the function changing means changes the predetermined function assigned to the image pickup device operating means in the first mode state. It is characterized by

Further, in order to achieve the above object, an image pickup apparatus according to a third aspect of the present invention is the image pickup apparatus according to the first aspect, further comprising a mode state detecting means for detecting the second mode state. When the second mode state is detected by the mode state detecting means, the function changing means changes the predetermined function assigned to the image pickup device operating means in the first mode state. Characterize.

In order to achieve the above object, the image pickup device according to claim 4 of the present invention is the image pickup device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second mode state is a waterproof pack. It is characterized by being attached.

In order to achieve the above object, the image pickup device according to claim 5 of the present invention is the image pickup device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the image pickup device operation means is the first image pickup device. It is a release button that performs an AF (autofocus) operation by half-pressing in the 1-mode state and a release operation by fully-pressing it. In the second mode state, it is AF when the release button is fully-pressed.
The release operation is performed when the (autofocus) operation is performed and the pressing operation of the release button is released.

In order to achieve the above object, the image pickup device according to claim 6 of the present invention is the image pickup device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the image pickup device operating means is the first image pickup device. In the first mode state, the first operation means performs an AF (autofocus) operation and the release operation, and the second operation means performs another operation in the first mode state. In the second mode state, It is characterized in that the AF operation by the first operating means is prohibited and only the release operation is performed and the AF operation is performed by the second operating means.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, an image pickup apparatus according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is the image pickup apparatus according to the sixth aspect, wherein the first operation means and the second operation means are provided in the image pickup apparatus. It is characterized by being placed separately on the left and right sides of the main body.

In order to achieve the above object, the image pickup device according to claim 8 of the present invention is the image pickup device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the image pickup device operation means is the first image pickup device. In the 1st mode state, it is composed of first operating means capable of selecting up, down, left and right by operating up, down, left and right, and second operating means for performing other operations in the first mode state. In the second mode state, The second
It is characterized in that the vertical direction can be selected by operating the first operating means in the left-right direction while maintaining the state in which the operating means is operated.

In order to achieve the above object, the image pickup device according to claim 9 of the present invention is the image pickup device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the image pickup device operating means is the first image pickup device. In the 1st mode state, it is composed of first operating means capable of selecting up, down, left and right by operating up, down, left and right, and second operating means for performing other operations in the first mode state. In the second mode state, It is characterized in that the left and right directions can be selected by operating the first operation means in the vertical direction while maintaining the state in which the second operation means is operated.

In order to achieve the above object, the control method for an image pickup apparatus according to a tenth aspect of the present invention is the first mode state which is a normal use state and the second mode where another apparatus is attached. A method of controlling an image pickup apparatus for controlling an image pickup apparatus having a mode state, wherein a predetermined function assigned to the image pickup apparatus operating means in the first mode state is included in the second mode.
It is characterized in that it has a function changing step for changing in a mode state.

In order to achieve the above object, a method of controlling an image pickup device according to a eleventh aspect of the present invention is the method according to the first aspect.
0. A method for controlling an image pickup apparatus according to 0, further comprising a mode state setting step for setting the second mode state, wherein the function changing step is performed when the second mode state is set by the mode state setting step. Thus, the predetermined function assigned to the image pickup device operating means is changed in the first mode state.

In order to achieve the above object, a method of controlling an image pickup device according to a twelfth aspect of the present invention is the method according to the first aspect.
0. In the control method of the image pickup device according to 0, a mode state detecting step of detecting the second mode state is provided, and when the second mode state is detected by the mode state detecting step, the function changing step, It is characterized in that a predetermined function assigned to the image pickup device operating means is changed in the first mode state.

In order to achieve the above object, a method of controlling an image pickup device according to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention is the method according to the first aspect.
In the method for controlling an image pickup apparatus according to any one of 0 to 12, the second mode state is a state in which a waterproof pack is attached.

In order to achieve the above object, the control program for an image pickup device according to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention has a first mode state which is a normal use state and a second mode state in which another device is attached. A computer-readable control program of an image pickup apparatus for controlling an image pickup apparatus having a mode state, wherein a predetermined function assigned to an image pickup apparatus operating unit in the first mode state is set in the second mode state. It is characterized by comprising program code for causing a computer to execute the function changing step to be changed.

In order to achieve the above object, a control program for an image pickup device according to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention is the control program for an image pickup device according to the fourteenth aspect.
A program code for causing a computer to execute a mode state setting step for setting the second mode state, wherein the function changing step, when the second mode state is set by the mode state setting step, It is characterized in that a predetermined function assigned to the image pickup device operating means is changed in the first mode state.

In order to achieve the above object, a control program for an image pickup apparatus according to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention is the control program for an image pickup apparatus according to the fourteenth aspect.
A program code for causing a computer to execute a mode state detecting step of detecting the second mode state, wherein when the second mode state is detected by the mode state detecting step, the function changing step causes the second mode state to be detected. It is characterized in that a predetermined function assigned to the image pickup device operating means is changed in the one mode state.

In order to achieve the above object, the control program for an image pickup device according to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention is the control program for an image pickup device according to any one of the fourteenth through sixteenth aspects, wherein the second mode is set. The state is characterized in that the waterproof pack is attached.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, a storage medium according to claim 18 of the present invention is the storage medium according to claims 14 to 17.
The control program of the image pickup apparatus described in 1. is stored.

[0029]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(First Embodiment) First, the first embodiment of the present invention
The embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a digital camera which is an image pickup apparatus according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 101 denotes a digital camera (hereinafter referred to as a camera), which is a release button (image pickup). Device operating means) 102
have. In a normal state, the release button 102 is half-pressed to cause the camera 101 to perform an AF (autofocus) operation, and to be fully pressed (pushed in) to cause the camera 101 to perform a release operation. An image display unit 103 includes a liquid crystal display and the like.

FIG. 2 shows a camera 101 according to this embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state in which the waterproof pack of FIG.
101 is a digital camera, 102 is a release button, 1
Reference numeral 03 is an image display unit, and 104 is a waterproof pack.

The waterproof pack 104 has front and rear covers 104a and 104b configured to be divided in the front-rear direction. These front and rear covers 104a and 104b are
The hinges 105 provided on one side are rotatably connected to each other so that they can be opened and closed. Front and back cover 1
04a, 104b open, camera 101 in front,
After being set at a predetermined position in the rear covers 104a and 104b, the front and rear covers 104a and 104b are closed, and the buckle 10 provided on the other side portion facing the hinge portion 105 is closed.
6, the front and rear covers 104a and 104b are fixed so as not to open. At this time, the front and rear covers 104a,
The waterproof packing (not shown) provided along the entire circumference of the joining portion of 104b is compressed, and the front and rear covers 104a, 104
04b is airtightly adhered, and the inside of the waterproof pack 104 is completely sealed and waterproof.

The waterproof pack 104 is provided with an operation button 107 for operating the camera 101 housed therein from the outside, and this operation button 107 is for operating the release button 102 of the camera 101. It is a button.

Next, as shown in FIG. 2, the waterproof pack 104
The operation of the camera 101 mounted with will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing the operation flow of the camera 101 with the waterproof pack 104 attached.

First, in step S301, it is determined whether or not the waterproof pack 104 is attached to the camera 101.

Here, in order to detect the mounting of the waterproof pack 104, the camera 101 is provided with a detection switch (mode state detecting means) (not shown) for detecting the mounting of the waterproof pack 104. When is attached, the detection switch is turned on by a protrusion (not shown) provided on the waterproof pack 104, so that the camera 101 detects attachment of the waterproof pack 104.

In step S301, if the mounting of the waterproof pack 104 is detected, the process proceeds to step S307, which will be described later, or step S30 in the normal state (first mode state) in which the mounting of the waterproof pack 104 is not detected.
Go to 2 respectively.

In step S302, the release button 1
It waits until the first switch (SW1) interlocked with the half-pushing operation of 02 is turned on (ON), and when it is turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S303.

In step S303, the camera 101 sets A
The F operation is started, and the focus determination is performed by the focus determination means in the next step S304. When it is determined that the object is in focus, the process proceeds to the next step S305.

In step S305, the release button 1
Wait until the second switch (SW2) that is interlocked with the full-push (push-in) operation of 02 is turned on (ON), and when it is turned on, the exposure operation starts in the next step S306, and the normal state (first mode state) The shooting at is completed.

On the other hand, if the mounting of the waterproof pack 104 is detected in step S301, step S301.
Proceed to 307.

In step S307, the process waits until the second switch (SW2) interlocked with the full-push (push-in) operation of the release button 102 is turned on (ON), and when it is turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S308.

In step S308, the camera 101
Starts the AF operation, and in the next step S309, the focus determination means performs the focus determination, and when it is determined that the focus is achieved, the process proceeds to the next step S310.

In this step S310, the process waits until the second switch (SW2) interlocked with the full-pressing (pushing-in) operation of the release button 102 is turned off (OFF), and when it is turned off, the process proceeds to step S306 and the exposure operation is performed. Then, shooting in the waterproof pack attached state (second mode state) ends.

As described above, the camera 1 according to the present embodiment
According to 01, the AF operation is performed by half-pressing the release button 102 and the release operation is performed by fully pressing (pressing) the release button 102 without impairing the conventional operability in the normal state. Release button 102 equipped with waterproof pack 104
When it is difficult to press halfway, the AF operation is performed by pressing the release button 102, and the release operation can be performed when the release button 102 is released (released from the press), so that the AF operation is surely performed. After that, the release operation can be smoothly performed, and good operability can be obtained.

In this embodiment, the waterproof pack 10
In order to detect the mounting of No. 4, the detection switch is set to the camera 10.
Although the waterproof pack 104 is provided on the first side to detect the mounting of the waterproof pack 104, the camera 101 causes the camera 101 to perform a predetermined operation before the waterproof pack 104 is mounted.
It may be possible to detect the attachment of the.

(Second Embodiment) Next, the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the structure of a digital camera which is an image pickup apparatus according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 4, reference numeral 401 denotes a digital camera (hereinafter referred to as a camera), which is a release button (image pickup). Device operating means) 402
have. In the normal state, the release button 402 is half-pressed to perform the AF (autofocus) operation of the camera 401, and is fully pressed (pushed in) to perform the release operation of the camera 401. Reference numeral 403 denotes an image display unit including a liquid crystal display, and 404 denotes a display (Display) button, which is a button for turning on / off (OFF) the image display unit 403 of the camera 401. In the normal state, the image display unit 40
When 3 is turned on, the liquid crystal screen is turned off, and when the display button 404 is pressed while the liquid crystal screen is turned off, the image display unit 404 is turned on.

FIG. 5 shows a camera 401 according to this embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state in which the waterproof pack of FIG.
Reference numeral 401 is a camera, 402 is a release button, 403 is an image display unit, 404 is a display button, and 405 is a waterproof pack.

The waterproof pack 405 has front and rear covers 405a and 405b configured to be divided in the front-rear direction. These front and rear covers 405a and 405b are
A hinge portion 406 provided on one side is rotatably connected to each other so as to be opened and closed. Front and rear cover 4
05a, 405b open, in front of the camera 401,
After being set at a predetermined position in the rear covers 405a and 405b, the front and rear covers 405a and 405b are closed, and the buckle 40 provided on the other side portion facing the hinge portion 406.
7, the front and rear covers 405a and 405b are fixed so as not to open. At this time, the front and rear covers 405a,
The waterproof packing (not shown) provided along the entire circumference of the mating portion of the 405b is compressed, and the front and rear covers 405a, 405a, 4
05b closely adheres to the airtight state, and the inside of the waterproof pack 405 is completely sealed and waterproof.

The waterproof pack 405 has a first operation button (imaging device operating means) 408 and a second operation button (imaging device operating means) 409 for operating the camera 401 housed therein from the outside. , Respectively. The first operation button 408 is a button for operating the release button 402 of the camera 401. The second operation button 409 is a button for operating the display button 404 of the camera 401.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5, a waterproof pack 405.
The operation of the camera 401 mounted with will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing the operation flow of the camera 401 with the waterproof pack 405 attached.

First, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the waterproof pack 405 is attached to the camera 401.

Here, in order to detect the mounting of the waterproof pack 405, the camera 401 is provided with a detection switch (mode state detecting means) (not shown) for detecting the mounting of the waterproof pack 405. When the waterproof pack 405 is mounted, the detection switch is turned on by a protrusion (not shown) provided on the waterproof pack 405, so that the camera 401 detects the mounting of the waterproof pack 405.

In step S601, when the mounting of the waterproof pack 405 is detected, the process proceeds to step S607 described later, and in the normal state (first mode state) in which the mounting of the waterproof pack 405 is not detected, step S60.
Go to 2 respectively.

In step S602, the release button 4
It waits until the first switch (SW1) interlocked with the half-push operation of 02 is turned on (ON), and when it is turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S603.

In step S603, the camera 401 sets A
The F operation is started, and in the next step S604, focus determination is performed by the focus determination means. Then, if it is determined to be in focus, the process proceeds to the next step S605.

In step S605, the release button 4
Wait until the second switch (SW2) that is interlocked with the full-push (push-in) operation of 02 is turned on (ON), and when it is turned on, the exposure operation starts in the next step S606, and the normal state (first mode state) The shooting at is completed.

On the other hand, if it is detected in step S601 that the waterproof pack 405 is attached, step S601 is performed.
Proceed to 607.

In step S607, the display button 404 is waited until it is pressed, and when it is pressed, the process proceeds to the next step S608 to determine whether or not the display button 404 is pressed again within a predetermined time. If it is determined that the display button 404 is pressed again within the predetermined time, that is, if the display button 404 is double-clicked, the process proceeds to the next step S609 to turn on / off the same image display unit 403 as in the normal state. To do.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S608 that the display button 404 is not pressed again within the predetermined time, that is, if the display button 404 is pressed only once, the process proceeds to step S603.

As the subsequent operation, as described above, the AF operation is started (step S603), the in-focus determination means makes the in-focus determination, and if the in-focus is determined (step S603).
604), the second switch (SW2) is turned on (step S605) to start the exposure operation (step S606), and the photographing in the waterproof pack attached state (second mode state) ends.

As described above, according to the camera 401 of the present embodiment, the AF operation and the release operation can be performed with the single release button 402 without impairing the operability in the normal state, and the waterproof pack 405. Since the AF operation can be performed with the display button 404 different from the release button 402 when the user wears the camera and shoots,
Even if it is difficult to press the release button 402 equipped with the waterproof pack 405 halfway, another display button 404
After surely performing the AF operation with, release button 4
By pressing 02, it is possible to smoothly shift to the release operation and obtain good operability.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the release button 402 for performing the exposure operation in the waterproof pack attached state is on the right hand grip portion, the display button 404 for performing the AF operation in the same state is on the left hand grip portion, Since they are arranged respectively, the operation for the AF operation and the operation for the release operation are performed with the right and left separate hands without changing the position of the hand while holding the camera 401 with both hands. It is possible to use the camera 4 with both hands underwater.
Even when 01 is held, the AF operation and the release operation can be reliably performed.

In addition, in the normal state, it is composed of a first operating member that can be selected up, down, left and right by operating in the up, down, left and right directions, and a second operating member for performing other operations in the normal state. In the case of the state, the vertical direction may be selected by operating the first operating member in the left-right direction while maintaining the state in which the second operating member is operated, and the waterproof pack mounted state In this case, the left and right directions may be selected by operating the first operation member in the vertical direction while maintaining the state in which the second operation member is operated.

According to this structure, even if it is difficult to realize the operation member for operating the cross key from all over the waterproof pack in all directions of up, down, left and right due to the structure of the waterproof pack, either one can be operated. By doing so, it is possible to select the other direction by operating that direction while pressing the other operating member, so the same operation as in the normal state can be performed with the waterproof pack attached by an easy method. There is an effect that can be done.

In the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment described above, in order to detect the mounting of the waterproof pack 405, a detection switch is provided on the camera 401 side to mount the waterproof pack 405. Detected, but waterproof pack 4
Before mounting 05, the user may perform a predetermined operation so that the camera 401 detects mounting of the waterproof pack 405.

Further, in this embodiment, when the display pack 404 is single-clicked in the waterproof pack attached state, the AF operation is performed, and when double-clicked, the same image display unit 403 as the normal state is turned on / off. However, the operation may be performed separately by a method other than single-click / double-click, and the ON / OFF function of the image display unit 403 may be prohibited in the waterproof pack mounted state. .

Further, in the present embodiment, when the waterproof pack is attached, the AF operation is performed by the display button 404.
Although the configuration is such that the operation is started, it goes without saying that the same configuration may be realized by other buttons.

[0073]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
In the first mode state, which is a normal use state, there is an effect that good operability can be obtained even in the second mode state in which another device is attached without impairing the conventional operability.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a digital camera which is an imaging device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a view showing a waterproof pack mounted state of the digital camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a flow of a shooting operation of the digital camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of a digital camera according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a waterproof pack mounted state of a digital camera according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of a shooting operation of the digital camera according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a flow of a photographing operation of a digital camera which is a conventional image pickup apparatus.

[Description of Reference Signs] 101 digital camera (imaging device) 102 release button (imaging device operating means) 103 image display unit 104 waterproof pack (other device) 105 hinge unit 106 buckle 107 operation button 401 digital camera (imaging device) 402 release Button (first image pickup device operating means) 403 Image display unit 404 Display (Display) button (second)
Image pickup device operating means) 405 Waterproof pack (other device) 406 Hinge portion 407 Buckle 408 First operation button 409 Second operation button

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Claims (18)

[Claims] 1. An image pickup apparatus having a first mode state, which is a normal use state, and a second mode state, in which another apparatus is attached, wherein the image pickup apparatus is assigned to the image pickup apparatus operation means in the first mode state. An image pickup apparatus comprising a function changing means for changing a predetermined function in the second mode state. 2. A mode state setting means for setting the second mode state, wherein when the second mode state is set by the mode state setting means, the function changing means causes the first mode to be set. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a predetermined function assigned to the image pickup apparatus operating unit is changed in a state. 3. A mode state detecting means for detecting the second mode state is provided, and when the second mode state is detected by the mode state detecting means, the function changing means changes the state of the first mode state. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a predetermined function assigned to the image pickup apparatus operation means is changed. 4. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second mode state is a state in which a waterproof pack is attached. 5. The image pickup device operating means is a half-press AF (autofocus) in the first mode state.
It is a release button that performs an operation and performs a release operation by full pressing. In the second mode state, when the release button is fully pressed, an AF (autofocus) operation is performed and the pressing operation of the release button is released. The imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a release operation is performed in such a case. 6. The imaging device operating means includes a first operating means for performing an AF (autofocus) operation and a release operation in the first mode state, and a second operation for performing another operation in the first mode state. In the second mode state, the AF operation by the first operating means is prohibited, only the release operation is performed, and the AF operation is performed by the second operating means. Item 5. The image pickup device according to any one of items 1 to 4. 7. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the first operation means and the second operation means are separately arranged on the left and right sides of the image pickup apparatus main body. 8. The image pickup device operating means is a first operating means capable of selecting up, down, left and right by operating up, down, left and right in the first mode state, and a second operation for performing other operation in the first mode state. In the second mode state, the up / down direction can be selected by operating the first operating means in the left / right direction while maintaining the state in which the second operating means is operated. The image pickup apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that. 9. The image pickup device operating means is a first operating means capable of selecting up, down, left and right by operating up, down, left and right in the first mode state, and a second operation for performing other operation in the first mode state. In the second mode state, the left and right directions can be selected by operating the first operating means in the vertical direction while maintaining the state in which the second operating means is operated. The image pickup apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that. 10. A method of controlling an imaging device for controlling an imaging device having a first mode state, which is a normal use state, and a second mode state, in which another device is mounted, the method comprising: A method of controlling an image pickup device, comprising: a function changing step of changing a predetermined function assigned to the image pickup device operating means in the first mode state in the second mode state. 11. A mode state setting step for setting the second mode state, wherein when the second mode state is set by the mode state setting step, the first mode is set by the function changing step. 11. The method for controlling an image pickup apparatus according to claim 10, wherein a predetermined function assigned to the image pickup apparatus operating means is changed in the state. 12. A mode state detecting step of detecting the second mode state, wherein when the second mode state is detected by the mode state detecting step, the function changing step causes a change in the first mode state. 11. The control method of the image pickup apparatus according to claim 10, wherein a predetermined function assigned to the image pickup apparatus operation unit is changed. 13. The method according to claim 10, wherein the second mode state is a state in which a waterproof pack is attached.
3. The method for controlling the image pickup device according to any one of 2 above. 14. A computer-readable control program for an image pickup apparatus for controlling an image pickup apparatus that has a first mode state that is a normal use state and a second mode state that another device is mounted. And a program code for causing a computer to execute a function changing step for changing a predetermined function assigned to the image pickup device operating means in the second mode state in the first mode state. Control program. 15. A program code for causing a computer to execute a mode state setting step for setting the second mode state, wherein when the second mode state is set by the mode state setting step, 15. The control program for an image pickup apparatus according to claim 14, wherein the function changing step changes a predetermined function assigned to the image pickup apparatus operating means in the first mode state. 16. A program code for causing a computer to execute a mode state detecting step of detecting the second mode state, wherein the function change is performed when the second mode state is detected by the mode state detecting step. 15. The control program for an image pickup apparatus according to claim 14, wherein a predetermined function assigned to the image pickup apparatus operating means is changed in the step 1 in the first mode state. 17. The method according to claim 14, wherein the second mode state is a state in which a waterproof pack is attached.
6. A control program for an image pickup device according to any one of 6. 18. A storage medium storing a control program for an image pickup apparatus according to claim 14.