JP2004207886A - Imaging apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an imaging apparatus whereby a user can simply select an imaging condition desirable to test out of a plurality of imaging conditions prepared in advance. <P>SOLUTION: The imaging apparatus is provided with: an imaging condition setting means for setting an imaging condition under which an object is imaged depending on the state of the object; a first imaging control means for performing preliminary imaging under the imaging condition set by the imaging condition setting means; an image display means for displaying a plurality of images obtained by the preliminary imaging by the first imaging control means; an image selection means for allowing a user to select an image congenial to the user out of a plurality of images displayed on the image display means; and a second imaging control means for setting the imaging condition used to image the selected image through the image selection means to the imaging condition setting means in response to a state of the object and performing the imaging under the set imaging condition so that the user can simply select the imaging condition desirable from a plurality of the imaging conditions prepared in advance. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an imaging apparatus, and is particularly suitable for use in a digital camera having an EVF (Electric View Finder).
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, various devices have been devised so that a user can set an appropriate imaging condition and perform imaging. One of them is disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H10-163,972, in which images are fetched from an image sensor such as a CCD and displayed on an EVF before actual imaging, and images obtained by simulating a change result of imaging conditions based on the images. By performing a visual comparison and narrowing down appropriate imaging conditions, the imaging conditions are changed.
[0003]
The other one is that even if the user is not familiar with the imaging mechanism of the digital camera, each element of the imaging conditions (photometry method, AF method, AE method, white balance, presence / absence of strobe light emission, image processing (black and white, sepia, edge A combination of highlighting, noise reduction, etc.) can be changed collectively according to the TPO by selecting an imaging program with a name that is easy for amateurs to understand, such as sports mode, night view mode, etc. It had been.
[0004]
Further, as another example, as disclosed in Patent Document 2, the result of taking a plurality of images by changing the combination of the aperture, shutter speed, and white balance setting is displayed, and the user can select a desired image from the display. There has been a technique that, when an image is selected, an aperture value and a shutter speed used at the time of the imaging can be set.
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-05-110912
[Patent Document 2]
Patent No. 3144489
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the related art disclosed in Patent Document 1, since an image to be compared is created by simulating one actually captured image, a difference from an actually captured image may occur. There is.
[0007]
In addition, there is a drawback that it takes a long time before actual imaging because the method is to individually narrow down elements of various imaging conditions such as composition, aperture, and shutter speed. Furthermore, since many amateurs do not know the effects of individual imaging conditions on the image, it is difficult to narrow down the imaging conditions in the end.
[0008]
On the other hand, in the method using a mode prepared in advance, since the actual effect of the mode is difficult to understand, it is necessary to actually take an image and compare the images, which takes time and effort. there were.
[0009]
Further, in the technology described in Patent Document 2, since the aperture value and the shutter speed are set as imaging conditions from the test image selected by the user, the brightness of the subject changes when the next main imaging is performed. In such a case, there is a drawback that a user cannot obtain a desired imaging result.
[0010]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problem, and has as its object to easily select an imaging condition to be tested from a plurality of imaging conditions prepared in advance.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
An imaging apparatus according to an aspect of the invention includes an imaging condition setting unit that sets an imaging condition for imaging a subject in accordance with a situation of the subject, and performs pre-imaging under a plurality of different imaging conditions set by the imaging condition setting unit. Imaging control means, image display means for displaying a plurality of images obtained by pre-imaging by the first imaging control means, and a user's favorite image among a plurality of images displayed on the image display means. Has an image selecting means for selecting, and the control means sets the imaging condition used when capturing an image selected via the image selecting means according to the situation of the subject. In this case, control is performed so that imaging is performed under the set imaging conditions.
[0012]
Since the present invention includes the above technical means, the user can realize the actual composition without knowing the effects of a plurality of programs (imaging programs) for individually narrowing down the imaging conditions according to the situation of the subject. By comparing and evaluating the imaging results, it is possible to easily perform imaging with an optimal imaging program.
[0013]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Next, an embodiment of an imaging device of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 100 denotes a camera body having a function of forming a subject image and capturing the image. A power supply 111 supplies power to each circuit in the camera body.
[0014]
101 to 103 are imaging optical systems for forming a subject image, 101 is a focusing lens for performing focus adjustment by moving back and forth in the optical axis direction, and 102 is a zooming lens for changing magnification by moving back and forth in the optical axis direction. Reference numeral 103 denotes an aperture for adjusting the amount of light to the image sensor.
[0015]
Next, reference numerals 104 to 108 denote photoelectric conversion systems for digitizing a subject image formed by the imaging optical system. Reference numeral 104 denotes an image sensor, which includes a CCD, a CMOS, or the like, functions as a light source conversion unit, and photoelectrically converts a subject image formed by the imaging optical systems 101 to 103 to generate an image signal.
[0016]
A preprocessing circuit 105 includes a CDS (correlated double sampling) circuit, an AGC (auto gain control) circuit, and the like, and controls an image sensor to output an accurate image signal. An A / D converter 106 converts an analog image signal output from the preprocessing circuit 105 into digital data.
[0017]
Reference numeral 107 denotes an image signal processing IC that constitutes an image signal processing unit. The image signal processing IC 107 performs γ correction, AWB (auto white balance), and the like on a digitized image signal, and performs non-linear image density due to characteristics of the image sensor 104. Correction of image color bias caused by light source and light source.
[0018]
Reference numeral 108 denotes a frame memory, which is a buffer memory for temporarily storing raw data of the image sensor corrected by the image sensor 104 to the image signal processing unit 107.
[0019]
Reference numeral 109 denotes a CPU, which is a nonvolatile memory 110, a power supply 111, a compression unit 112, a RAM memory 113, a recording medium 114, an image selection unit 115, an EVF control unit 116, an imaging condition selection unit 121, a view image switching unit 122, and a display fixed. The means 123 and the like are connected and control each of them.
[0020]
The CPU 109 sends a clock signal for controlling the image signal reading of the image sensor 104 and controls the operation timing of each element of the image sensor 104 to the frame memory 108. The non-volatile memory 110 is composed of an EEPROM or the like, and does not lose recorded data even when the power supply 111 is turned off.
[0021]
The compression unit 112 compresses the obtained image signal by a compression circuit to reduce the image file size. The RAM memory 113 temporarily records data when the CPU 109 performs various processes. The recording medium 114 is a recording medium for recording and storing a compressed image signal, and a semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, or the like is used.
[0022]
As the image selection unit 115, the imaging condition selection unit 121, the view image switching unit 122, and the display fixing unit, a single button key, a touch panel, or a cross button key is used. The EVF control unit 116 drives and controls the EVF 117 including a liquid crystal element or the like.
[0023]
Reference numeral 118 denotes a main switch. When the switch 118 is turned on, the CPU 109 permits execution of a predetermined program relating to imaging. 119 (first switch) and 120 (second switch) are turned on by pressing the first and second strokes of the release button of the camera.
[0024]
FIG. 2 shows a flowchart of a main routine of a processing procedure from when the power is turned on to when the main imaging is completed. When the main switch 118 is turned on, the process is started (step # 100). In step # 101, an imaging program selection routine is executed at the time of pre-imaging described later, and at step # 102, a pre-imaging routine described later is executed. In # 103, a main image pickup-time imaging program selection routine described later is executed, and in # 104, a continuous main image pickup routine described later is executed. Thereafter, the flow returns to step # 101, and the above-described processing is repeated.
[0025]
FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of the pre-imaging imaging program selection routine in step # 101 of FIG. This routine is a routine for reading and displaying a plurality of imaging programs recorded in the non-volatile memory 110, and for a user to take a trial and select an imaging program to be compared.
[0026]
When the process is started in the first step # 150, next, in step # 151, the imaging program recorded in the non-volatile memory 110 is written to the RAM memory 113. Next, in step # 152, the EVF control unit 116 is controlled based on the imaging program written in the RAM memory 113, and data is displayed on the EVF 117. Next, in step # 153, imaging condition data for imaging at the time of pre-imaging is constructed based on a signal from the imaging condition selection unit 121, and written to the RAM memory 113.
Thereafter, the process returns to the main routine in step # 154.
[0027]
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen image displayed on the EVF 117 in the pre-imaging imaging program selection routine.
[0028]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the pre-imaging routine in step # 102 of FIG. This routine is a routine for explaining a processing procedure for performing imaging, linking imaging information and a captured image, and displaying the information on the EVF 117 based on the imaging program determined in step # 101 of FIG.
[0029]
When the process is started in step # 200, next, in step # 201, if there is no imaging program that has not been imaged yet among the imaging programs determined in step # 101 in FIG. Return to the main routine. If there is an imaging program that has not been imaged yet, in step # 202, the imaging program that has not been imaged is set in the imaging optical system and the photoelectric conversion element.
[0030]
For example, a photometry method (center-weighted average photometry, spot photometry, split photometry, etc.) is set. Next, in step # 203, an imaging routine described later is performed. For example, a photometric value is output using the photometric method set in step # 202, and an imaging routine is performed based on the value. Next, in step # 204, the captured image and its imaging conditions are linked and written to the RAM memory 113.
[0031]
Next, in step # 205, the EVF control unit 116 controls to display the captured image on the EVF 117. Thereafter, the process returns to step # 201 and repeats the above-described processing. FIG. 6 shows a display image of the EVF. Here, the screen is displayed in four screens, but N screens can be displayed depending on the performance of the EVF.
[0032]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the processing procedure of the main imaging imaging program selection routine in step # 103 of FIG. This routine is a routine for selecting an imaging condition for performing actual imaging from the pre-imaged image displayed in step # 102 of FIG. In step # 251, if the key input from the image selection unit 115 is a transition of the focus image, the focus image is changed in step # 252, and step # 253 and subsequent steps are executed.
[0033]
If the result of determination in step # 251 is that the focus image has not been changed, step # 253 and subsequent steps are executed. FIG. 8 shows a display image of the EVF for changing the focus image. In FIG. 8, the diagram on the right side is an image diagram in which a packed image and its imaging conditions are written on the RAM memory 113. The upper right figure shows the display position of the image when the screen is divided into four. The position indicated by the bold line indicates that the focus is on.
[0034]
Here, position 1 is focused. The figure below it shows the positions where the image can transition. The image of position 1 can be shifted to position 2, the image of position 2 can be shifted to position 1 or position 3, the image of position 3 can be shifted to position 2 or position 4, and the image of position 4 is position 3. Indicates that it is possible to make a transition to.
[0035]
The diagram on the lower right side shows that images 2 to 5 are arranged at positions 1 to 4 and image 2 is focused. Further, the figure shows a screen change when the content of the focus transition is backward. As for the focus position, the position of the image is moved to the right without change, the image 5 out of the position is not displayed, and the image 1 is displayed in the empty position 1.
[0036]
FIG. 9 shows a screen change when images 2 to 5 are arranged at positions 1 to 4, image 5 is focused, and the interpretation of focus transition is postponed. As for the focus position, the position of the image is moved to the left without change, the image 2 out of the position is not displayed, and the image 6 is displayed in the empty position 4.
[0037]
FIG. 10 shows a screen change when images 2 to 5 are arranged at positions 1 to 4, image 3 is focused, and the interpretation of the focus transition is postponed. The position of the image does not change, and the focused image has transitioned from image 3 to image 4.
[0038]
FIG. 11 shows a screen change when the images 2 to 5 are arranged at the positions 1 to 4, the image 4 is focused, and the interpretation of the focus transition is backward. There is no change in the position of the image, and the focused image transitions from image 4 to image 3.
[0039]
Returning to the description of FIG. 7, in step # 253, it is determined whether there is an image selected by the image selection unit 115, and if there is an image, it is recorded in the RAM memory in step # 254, and the fact is displayed. Execute If there is no image selected by the image selection unit 115, step # 255 and subsequent steps are directly executed.
[0040]
FIG. 12 shows that the upper right and lower left images are the selected imaging programs for the main image. A deformed camera icon is displayed at the upper left of each image to indicate that it is selected. In step # 255, if the key input from the screen selection unit is a screen transition lock, the screen transition of the currently focused image is locked in step # 256, and steps # 257 and thereafter are executed. If the key input from the screen selection unit is not the screen transition lock, step # 257 and subsequent steps are executed.
[0041]
FIG. 13 shows a diagram in which the upper right image is screen transition locked. The screen transition lock is indicated by displaying an icon with a deformed lock on the upper left of the image. When the screen transition is locked, the image at that position does not transition.
[0042]
The upper right diagram in FIG. 14 shows positions where the screen transition occurs when the image of the position 2 is screen-transition locked and their order. The image of the position 1 indicates that the image can be shifted to the position 3, the image of the position 3 can be shifted to the position 1 or the position 4, and the image of the position 4 can be shifted to the position 3.
[0043]
The diagram on the left side of FIG. 14 is a diagram showing links of images on the RAM memory 113.
In the image 3 in which the screen transition is locked, the link between the image 2 and the image 4 is lost, and the image 2 and the image 4 are linked. That is, adjacent images that are not screen transition locked are linked.
[0044]
In the lower right part of FIG. 14, images 2 to 5 are arranged at positions 1 to 4, image 3 at position 2 is screen transition locked, image 2 at position 1 is in focus, and focus transition is performed. This indicates a case where the interpretation content of "return" is backward. The image 3 locked with the screen transition is unchanged and the focus position is unchanged.
[0045]
The position of the image is shifted to the right, and the image 5 out of the position is not displayed, and the image 1 is displayed in the empty position 1. Similarly, for other operations, transition is performed ignoring the screen transition locked position and the image. If it is determined in step # 257 that the interpretation content of the focus transition is the end of the actual imaging-time imaging program selection, the flow advances to step # 258 to write out the imaging conditions of the selected image to the RAM 113, and returns to the main routine. If the result of determination in step # 257 is not to end, steps # 251 and thereafter are repeated.
[0046]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing procedure of the continuous main imaging routine in step # 104 in the figure. This routine is a routine for automatically performing main imaging based on one or a plurality of imaging programs selected in step # 103 of FIG. 2 and storing the image and imaging information on a recording medium.
[0047]
When the process is started in step # 300, next, in step # 301, if one or a plurality of imaging programs determined in step # 103 in FIG. Then, the process returns to the main routine in step # 305. If there is an imaging program that has not been imaged yet, in step # 302, the imaging conditions of the imaging program that has not been imaged are set for the imaging optical system and the photoelectric conversion element. Next, in step # 303, an imaging routine to be described later is performed. Next, the image captured in step # 304 is converted into a format according to the DCF standard and stored in the recording medium 114. Thereafter, step # 301 and subsequent steps are repeated.
[0048]
In the present imaging routine, the aperture value and shutter speed used in the pre-imaging routine are not used, and the photometry method set in the newly selected imaging program is used. Even if the luminance changes, the luminance at the time of the main imaging is measured. Therefore, it is needless to say that the result is different from the case where imaging is performed at the shutter speed and the aperture used during the pre-imaging.
[0049]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the imaging program shows the difference in the photometric method. Similarly, the presence or absence of flash emission, the cooperative relationship between the flash and the shutter speed represented by slow synchro, and the image processing (filtering , Edge enhancement, presence / absence of noise reduction), and the presence / absence of red-eye reduction can also be used as the imaging program.
[0050]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart of an imaging routine used as the processing of the flowcharts of FIGS. 5 and 15.
When the process is started in step S350, next, in step # 351, an AF routine for focusing is executed, and then, in step # 352, an AE routine for determining an exposure value is executed.
[0051]
Next, in step # 353, the pixel data fetched from the image sensor (CCD) 104 is written into the frame memory 108 by controlling the operation timing of each of the elements 104 to 108 in FIG.
[0052]
Next, in step # 354, by controlling the compression unit 112, the pixel data in the frame memory 108 is compressed and written to the RAM memory 113. Thereafter, the process returns to the calling routine in step # 355.
[0053]
The AF routine of step # 351 and the AE routine of step # 352 in FIG. 16 are the same as the known control methods, and thus detailed description will be omitted.
[0054]
"Second embodiment"
In the first embodiment, since the main imaging is performed continuously at the timing of the digital camera based on the selected imaging program, the composition may not be appropriate due to camera shake unless it is fixed with a tripod, etc. Absent. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by replacing the imaging routine of the first embodiment with an imaging routine described later, it is possible to perform the actual imaging while checking the composition.
[0055]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart of an imaging routine used as the processing of the flowcharts of FIGS. 5 and 15.
When the process is started in step S400, next, in step # 401, a switch detection is performed. If the result of determination in step # 402 is that the first switch (119) is not on, steps from step # 401 onward repeat.
[0056]
If the result of determination in step # 402 is that it is on, an AF routine for focusing is executed in step # 403, and an AE routine for determining an exposure value is executed in step # 404. In step # 405, a switch detection is performed. If the second switch (120) is not turned on in step # 406, the processes in and after step # 405 are repeatedly performed.
[0057]
If the result of determination in step # 406 is that it is on, then in step # 407, the pixel data fetched from the CCD is written into the frame memory 108 by controlling the operation timing of each of the elements 104 to 108 in FIG. In step # 408, by controlling the compression unit 112, the pixel data in the frame memory 108 is compressed and written to the RAM memory 113. In step # 409, the process returns to the calling routine.
[0058]
(Another embodiment of the present invention)
The present invention may be applied to a system including a plurality of devices or an apparatus including one device.
[0059]
Also, a computer for connecting the various devices to a device or a computer in a system so as to operate various devices so as to realize the functions of the above-described embodiments. The present invention also includes a software program code supplied and implemented by operating the various devices according to a program stored in a computer (CPU or MPU) of the system or apparatus.
[0060]
In this case, the program code of the software itself realizes the function of the above-described embodiment, and the program code itself and a unit for supplying the program code to the computer, for example, storing the program code The recorded recording medium constitutes the present invention. As a recording medium for recording such a program code, for example, a flexible disk, a hard disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a nonvolatile memory card, a ROM, and the like can be used.
[0061]
When the computer executes the supplied program code, not only the functions described in the above-described embodiments are realized, but also the OS (Operating System) or other operating system running on the computer. Needless to say, the program code is also included in the embodiment of the present invention when the functions described in the above-described embodiment are implemented in cooperation with application software or the like.
[0062]
Further, after the supplied program code is stored in a memory provided in a function expansion board of a computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer, a CPU provided in the function expansion board or the function expansion unit based on the instruction of the program code. The present invention also includes a case where the functions of the above-described embodiments are implemented by performing part or all of the actual processing.
[0063]
Examples of embodiments of the present invention are listed below.
[Embodiment 1] Imaging condition setting means for setting imaging conditions for imaging a subject according to the situation of the subject, and first imaging control means for executing pre-imaging under the imaging conditions set by the imaging condition setting means An image display means for displaying a plurality of images obtained by the pre-imaging by the first imaging control means; and a user selecting a favorite image from the plurality of images displayed on the image display means. Image-selecting means for performing, and setting the image-capturing condition used when capturing an image selected by the user via the image-selecting means in the image-capturing condition setting means according to the situation of the subject, and An imaging apparatus comprising: a second imaging control unit configured to control to perform imaging under imaging conditions.
[0064]
[Embodiment 2] Imaging means for imaging a subject image, recording means for recording the subject image taken by the imaging means, display means for displaying the subject image recorded in the recording means, and An imaging apparatus comprising: an imaging condition setting unit configured to set an imaging condition according to a situation of a subject; and a first imaging control unit configured to execute pre-imaging under an imaging condition set by the imaging condition setting unit. The subject is continuously imaged under the control of the first imaging control unit based on the setting state of the imaging condition setting unit, and a plurality of subject images imaged according to the setting state of the imaging condition setting unit are displayed. A plurality of subject images recorded on the recording means are displayed on the display means, and a plurality of subject images displayed on the display means are selected from among a plurality of subject images displayed on the display means. By selecting at least one subject image, an imaging condition used when the selected subject image is captured is set in the imaging condition setting unit according to the situation of the subject, and the imaging condition setting unit An imaging apparatus comprising: a second imaging control unit configured to perform imaging under set imaging conditions.
[0065]
[Third Embodiment] The imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment, wherein the display unit displays the plurality of subject images simultaneously.
[0066]
[Embodiment 4] The imaging apparatus according to Embodiment 1 or 2, wherein the display means sequentially displays the plurality of subject images.
[0067]
[Embodiment 5] An embodiment further comprising input means for selecting one or more images from a plurality of captured images displayed by the display means, fixing the display, and preventing the images from being sequentially displayed. An imaging device according to aspect 3.
[0068]
[Sixth Embodiment] The imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment, further comprising a recording medium that records images sequentially captured under the imaging conditions of the one or more selection screens.
[0069]
[Seventh Embodiment] The imaging apparatus according to any one of the first to fifth embodiments, wherein the first imaging control unit and the second imaging control unit are configured by a computer program.
[Eighth Embodiment] An imaging condition setting process for setting imaging conditions for imaging a subject in accordance with the situation of the subject, and a first imaging control process for performing pre-imaging under the imaging conditions set by the imaging condition setting process And an image display process of displaying a plurality of images obtained by pre-imaging by the first imaging control process, and a user selecting a favorite image from the plurality of images displayed in the image display process An image selection process for setting an imaging condition used when capturing an image selected through the image selection process in the imaging condition setting process according to a situation of a subject; And a second imaging control process for performing control so as to perform imaging in the imaging method.
[0070]
[Embodiment 9] An imaging process of imaging a subject image, a recording process of recording the subject image captured by the imaging process, a display process of displaying the subject image recorded in the recording process, and An imaging method for performing an imaging condition setting process of setting an imaging condition according to a situation of a subject, and a first imaging control process of performing pre-imaging under an imaging condition set by the imaging condition setting process, The subject is continuously imaged by the first imaging control process based on the setting state by the imaging condition setting process, and a plurality of subject images imaged according to the setting state of the imaging condition setting process are used for the recording process. Recording, displaying a plurality of subject images recorded in the recording process on the display process, and among a plurality of subject images displayed on the display process, Also, by selecting one subject image, the imaging condition used when the selected subject image was captured is set in the imaging condition setting process according to the situation of the subject, and is set in the imaging condition setting process. An imaging method characterized by performing a second imaging control process for controlling to perform imaging under the set imaging conditions.
[0071]
[Embodiment 10] The imaging method according to Embodiment 8, wherein the display process displays the plurality of subject images simultaneously.
[0072]
[Embodiment 11] The imaging method according to embodiment 8 or 9, wherein the display processing sequentially displays the plurality of subject images.
[0073]
[Embodiment 12] An embodiment further comprising an input process for selecting one or a plurality of images from the plurality of captured images displayed by the display process, fixing the display, and preventing the images from being sequentially displayed. An imaging method according to aspect 11.
[0074]
[Thirteenth Embodiment] The imaging method according to the eleventh embodiment, further comprising a recording medium for recording images sequentially captured under the imaging conditions of the one or more selection screens.
[0075]
[Embodiment 14] The imaging method according to any one of Embodiments 8 to 13, wherein the first imaging control process and the second imaging control process are configured by a computer program.
[0076]
[Embodiment 15] An image pickup process for picking up a subject image, a recording process for recording the subject image picked up by the image pickup process, a display process for displaying the subject image recorded in the recording process, and the image pickup process A program for causing a computer to execute an imaging condition setting process of setting an imaging condition according to a situation of a subject and a first imaging control process of executing pre-imaging under the imaging condition set by the imaging condition setting process. Continuously imaging the subject by the first imaging control process based on the setting state of the imaging condition setting process, and recording the plurality of subject images imaged according to the setting status of the imaging condition setting process. Recording in the processing, displaying the plurality of subject images recorded in the recording processing on the display processing, and displaying the plurality of subject images displayed on the display processing. By selecting at least one subject image from the image, the imaging condition used when the selected subject image is captured is set in the imaging condition setting process according to the situation of the subject, A computer program for causing a computer to execute a second imaging control process for controlling to perform imaging under the imaging conditions set in the imaging condition setting process.
[0077]
[Embodiment 16] A computer-readable recording medium on which the computer program according to Embodiment 15 is recorded.
[0078]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, an imaging condition desired to be tested is easily selected from a plurality of imaging conditions prepared in advance, and a plurality of images captured under the selected imaging condition are selected. And setting the imaging condition used when capturing the image selected based on the comparison result in the imaging condition setting means according to the situation of the subject, and performing imaging under the set imaging condition. Since it is performed, the imaging conditions used for the main imaging can be easily determined, and the main imaging can be performed under the selected imaging conditions, which greatly reduces the trouble of setting the imaging conditions. Can be omitted.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention and illustrating a configuration example of a digital camera.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a main routine of digital camera control.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a routine for selecting an imaging program during pre-imaging.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of an EVF image when an imaging program for pre-imaging is selected.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a pre-imaging routine.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a result obtained by EVF displaying individual imaging results at the time of pre-imaging.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a routine for selecting an imaging program at the time of actual imaging.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an image showing a method of dividing a screen when an imaging program for actual imaging is selected.
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a first image showing a transition of a screen when an imaging program at the time of actual imaging is selected.
FIG. 10 is a view for explaining a second image showing a transition of a screen when an imaging program at the time of actual imaging is selected.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a third image showing a transition of a screen when an imaging program at the time of actual imaging is selected.
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an image showing a result of selecting an imaging program at the time of actual imaging.
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an image showing a transition lock when selecting an imaging program at the time of actual imaging.
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an image showing a screen transition at the time of transition lock.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a continuous main imaging routine.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a first imaging routine.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a second imaging routine.
[Explanation of symbols]
100 camera body
101 Focusing Lens
102 Zooming lens
103 aperture
104 Image sensor
105 CDS / AGC element
106 A / D conversion element
107 Image signal processing element
108 frame memory
109 CPU
110 Non-volatile memory
111 power supply
112 Compressor
113 RAM memory
114 Recording medium
115 Image Selection Means
116 EVF control unit
117 EVF
118 Main switch
119 1st switch
120 Second switch
121 imaging condition selection means
122 View image switching means
123 display fixing means

Claims (1)

Imaging condition setting means for setting imaging conditions for imaging the subject according to the situation of the subject,
Imaging control means for performing pre-imaging under a plurality of different imaging conditions set by the imaging condition setting means,
Image display means for displaying a plurality of images obtained by pre-imaging by the first imaging control means;
Among a plurality of images displayed on the image display means, the image selection means for the user to select a favorite image,
The control unit sets the imaging condition used when capturing an image selected via the image selection unit in the imaging condition setting unit according to the situation of a subject, and performs imaging under the set imaging condition. An imaging apparatus characterized by performing control so as to perform.

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