JP2006005640A - Imaging device, and its control method, program, and storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an imaging device which has an imaging part and an image display part, wherein photographed similar images can be compared in detail. <P>SOLUTION: In the imaging device having the imaging part 14 and image display part 28, it is made easy to compare a plurality of images in detail by arranging and displaying the plurality of photographed images at the image display part and enlarging or scrolling a plurality of images selected by an image selection part 70 at the same time through one operation. When one image having been compared is replaced with a following image, the following image is displayed without changing the enlargement rate and display position to eliminate the need to enlarge the following similar image and so on. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an image display technique in an imaging apparatus.

  Digital cameras are mainly equipped with an LCD display as an image playback device, and have the convenience of being able to immediately check a captured image. The captured images can be displayed one by one, and operations such as enlargement can be performed on each image, and information such as a histogram can be displayed simultaneously. It is also possible to display a desired image by displaying a very small number of thumbnails.

  However, it has been difficult to compare a plurality of images in detail, for example, by performing bracket shooting to select the best image. One of the reasons is that this type of conventional image reproducing apparatus is quite small and cannot be used for displaying multiple images and comparing the images. In recent years, relatively large LCD displays have been used for digital cameras as image playback devices, and the usefulness of multi-image display has increased.

  As an example of conventional multi-image display, there is known a series of image data that can display and slide a plurality of subsequent image data on one screen at the same time (see Patent Document 1). If this method is used, images taken before and after can be viewed side by side, which can be roughly compared, and it is easy to select a desired image from a large number of images. However, even if this method is used, it is not easy to compare similar images in detail.

In addition, it is known that captured image data can be grouped based on the shooting date and time, and multiple images can be displayed for each group (see Patent Document 2). If this method is used, it becomes easy to organize a large number of images and select a desired image from them, but there is no advantage in comparing similar images. There are many other documents that feature multi-image display, but none of them disclose a technique that makes it possible to compare similar images in detail.
JP-A-9-97268 JP 2003-299028 A

  For example, after performing bracket shooting or continuous shooting with a digital camera, there is a demand to compare the captured images in detail. However, in the conventional image display method in a digital camera, it has been difficult to compare a plurality of images while enlarging a plurality of images or moving a display position of an enlarged screen.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to make it possible to compare in detail captured similar images in an imaging apparatus having an imaging unit and an image display unit. It is.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, an imaging apparatus according to the present invention includes an imaging unit that captures a subject image, an image display unit that displays an image signal obtained from the imaging unit, and the image. Among a plurality of specific images displayed on the display means, a process selected from a plurality of processes including at least an image enlarging process or an image moving process is simultaneously performed on a predetermined number of selected images. And a display control means.

  In the imaging apparatus according to the present invention, the display control unit has a function of performing a REC review operation for displaying an image captured by the imaging unit on the image display unit immediately after the imaging operation by the imaging unit. When the instruction to continue the REC review operation is received, the specific plurality of images are automatically displayed on the image display means.

  In the imaging device according to the present invention, the specific plurality of images includes a plurality of images continuously captured during bracket shooting, a plurality of images continuously captured during continuous shooting, It is one of a plurality of images taken within a preset time from the time of shooting.

  In the imaging apparatus according to the present invention, the display control unit displays the specific plurality of images on the display unit, and at least displays a histogram indicating a luminance distribution in the screen, a whiteout range, or both. It is displayed on the display means.

  In the imaging apparatus according to the present invention, when receiving an instruction to replace the positions of the plurality of specific images, the display control unit replaces the positions of the plurality of specific images and causes the display unit to display the images. It is characterized by that.

  The image pickup apparatus according to the present invention further includes a deletion unit that deletes a selected image from the plurality of specific images.

  The image pickup apparatus according to the present invention further includes a deletion unit that deletes an image other than the selected image among the plurality of specific images.

  The image pickup apparatus according to the present invention further includes a protection unit that protects a selected image among the plurality of specific images.

  In the imaging apparatus according to the present invention, the image pickup apparatus further includes print means for printing an image selected from the plurality of specific images on an external printer.

  Further, in the imaging apparatus according to the present invention, the display control unit is already displayed on the display unit when receiving an instruction to display a next image continuous to the plurality of images displayed on the display unit. The next image is displayed on the display means while maintaining the magnification and the image position of a plurality of images.

  An image pickup apparatus control method according to the present invention is a method for controlling an image pickup apparatus including an image pickup unit that picks up a subject image and an image display unit that displays an image signal obtained from the image pickup unit. A display step of displaying a plurality of specific images on the image display means, and at least an image enlargement process or image for a predetermined number of selected images among the plurality of specific images displayed in the display step A display control step of simultaneously performing a process selected from a plurality of processes including the moving process.

  A program according to the present invention causes a computer to execute the above control method.

  A storage medium according to the present invention stores the above-mentioned program so as to be readable by a computer.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, in the imaging device which has an imaging part and an image display part, it becomes possible to compare the image | photographed similar image in detail.

  Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an imaging apparatus (a digital camera in the present embodiment) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 1, reference numeral 100 denotes an image processing apparatus. 10 is a photographic lens, 12 is a shutter having a diaphragm function, 14 is an image sensor that converts an optical image into an electrical signal, 120 is a gain amplifier that amplifies the analog signal output of the image sensor 14 and sets the sensitivity of the camera, 16 It is an A / D converter that converts an analog signal output of the image sensor 14 into a digital signal.

  A timing generation circuit 18 supplies a clock signal and a control signal to the image sensor 14, the A / D converter 16, and the D / A converter 26, and is controlled by the memory control circuit 22 and the system control circuit 50. An image processing circuit 20 performs predetermined pixel interpolation processing and color conversion processing on the data from the A / D converter 16 or the data from the memory control circuit 22. Further, predetermined arithmetic processing is performed using the captured image data, and the system control circuit 50 controls the exposure control unit 40 and the distance measurement control unit 42 based on the obtained calculation result. The lens) AF (autofocus) processing, AE (automatic exposure) processing, and EF (flash pre-emission) processing are performed.

  Further, the image processing circuit 20 performs predetermined arithmetic processing using the captured image data, and also performs TTL AWB (auto white balance) processing based on the obtained arithmetic result.

  A memory control circuit 22 controls the A / D converter 16, the timing generation circuit 18, the image processing circuit 20, the image display memory 24, the D / A converter 26, the memory 30, and the compression / decompression circuit 32. The data of the A / D converter 16 is written into the image display memory 24 or the memory 30 via the image processing circuit 20 and the memory control circuit 22 or the data of the A / D converter 16 is directly passed through the memory control circuit 22. It is.

  In addition, the system control circuit 50 includes an exposure calculation unit 122, a luminance level calculation unit 123, and a correction gain calculation unit 124. The exposure calculation unit 122 performs appropriate exposure based on the luminance level measured by TTL via the memory control circuit 22. The value is calculated and the exposure control unit 40 is controlled. The luminance level calculation unit 123 calculates the luminance level from the image data captured through the memory control circuit 22, and the correction gain calculation unit 124 calculates the luminance level measured by the exposure calculation unit 122 and the luminance level calculation unit 123. The brightness levels are compared, a correction value is calculated so as to be an appropriate level, and digital gain correction is performed by the image processing circuit 20.

  Reference numeral 24 denotes an image display memory, 26 denotes a D / A converter, 28 denotes an image display unit including a TFT LCD, and the image data for display written in the image display memory 24 passes through the D / A converter 26. Displayed by the image display unit 28. If the image data captured using the image display unit 28 is sequentially displayed, the electronic viewfinder function can be realized.

  The image display unit 28 can arbitrarily turn on / off the display according to an instruction from the system control circuit 50. When the display is turned off, the power consumption of the image processing apparatus 100 can be greatly reduced. I can do it. The system control circuit 50 also functions as an image display control unit, and controls the display state of the image display unit 28. Reference numeral 30 denotes a memory for storing captured still images and moving images, and has a storage capacity sufficient to store a predetermined number of still images and a moving image for a predetermined time. This makes it possible to write a large amount of images to the memory 30 at high speed even in continuous shooting or panoramic shooting in which a plurality of still images are continuously shot. The memory 30 can also be used as a work area for the system control circuit 50.

  Reference numeral 32 denotes a compression / decompression circuit that compresses and decompresses image data by adaptive discrete cosine transform (ADCT) or the like, reads an image stored in the memory 30, performs compression processing or decompression processing, and stores the processed data in the memory 30. Write to. Reference numeral 40 denotes an exposure control unit that controls the shutter 12 having a diaphragm function, and has a flash light control function in cooperation with the flash 48.

  Reference numeral 42 denotes a distance measurement control unit that controls focusing of the photographing lens 10, and 44 denotes a zoom control unit that controls zooming of the photographing lens 10.

  The exposure control unit 40 and the distance measurement control unit 42 are controlled using the TTL method. Based on the calculation result obtained by calculating the captured image data by the image processing circuit 20, the system control circuit 50 performs the exposure control unit 40 and the distance measurement. The controller 42 is controlled. Reference numeral 50 denotes a system control circuit that controls the entire image processing apparatus 100, and reference numeral 52 denotes a memory that stores constants, variables, programs, and the like for operation of the system control circuit 50.

  Reference numeral 54 denotes a display unit such as a liquid crystal display device or a speaker that displays an operation state or a message using characters, images, sounds, or the like in accordance with execution of a program in the system control circuit 50. One or a plurality of places are provided near the portion where they are easily visible, and are configured by a combination of, for example, an LCD, an LED, a sound generation element, and the like. The display unit 54 has a part of its function installed in the optical viewfinder 104.

  Among the display contents of the display unit 54, what is displayed on the LCD or the like includes single shot / continuous shooting display, self-timer display, compression rate display, number of recorded pixels, number of recorded pixels, number of remaining images that can be captured, shutter Speed display, Aperture value display, Exposure compensation display, Flash display, Red-eye reduction display, Macro shooting display, Buzzer setting display, Clock battery level display, Battery level display, Error display, Multi-digit number information display and recording There are a display state of the media 200 and 210, a communication I / F operation display, a date / time display, and the like.

  Among the display contents of the display unit 54, what is displayed in the optical viewfinder 104 includes in-focus display, camera shake warning display, flash charge display, shutter speed display, aperture value display, exposure correction display, and the like. Reference numeral 56 denotes an electrically erasable / recordable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM.

  Reference numerals 62, 64, 66, 68 and 70 are operation units for inputting various operation instructions of the system control circuit 50, and include one or a plurality of switches, dials, touch panels, pointing by line-of-sight detection, voice recognition devices, and the like. Composed of a combination. Here, a specific description of these operation units will be given.

  Reference numeral 62 denotes a shutter switch SW1, which is turned ON during the operation of the shutter switch 63, and starts operations such as AF (auto focus) processing, AE (automatic exposure) processing, AWB (auto white balance) processing, and EF (flash pre-flash) processing. Instruct. Reference numeral 64 denotes a shutter switch SW2, which is turned on when the operation of the shutter switch 63 is completed. An exposure process for writing a signal read from the image sensor 14 as image data into the memory 30 via the A / D converter 16 and the memory control circuit 22; A series of development processes using operations in the processing circuit 20 and the memory control circuit 22, a recording process in which image data is read from the memory 30, compressed by the compression / decompression circuit 32, and written to the recording medium 200 or 210. Instructs the start of processing operation.

  Reference numeral 66 denotes an image display ON / OFF switch that can set ON / OFF of the image display unit 28. With this function, when photographing using the optical viewfinder 104, it is possible to save power by cutting off the current supply to the image display unit including a TFT LCD or the like.

  Reference numeral 68 denotes a REC review ON / OFF switch, which sets a REC review (quick review) function for automatically reproducing image data taken immediately after shooting. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that a function for setting the REC review function when the image display unit 28 is turned off is provided. Reference numeral 121 denotes a timing unit that can measure the time from when the shutter switch SW1 (62) is pressed until the shutter switch SW2 (64) is pressed.

  Reference numeral 70 denotes an operation unit composed of various buttons, a touch panel, and the like. A menu button, a set button, a macro button, a multi-screen playback page break button, a flash setting button, a single shooting / continuous shooting / self-timer switching button, menu movement + (plus) Button, menu movement- (minus) button, reproduction image movement + (plus) button, reproduction image movement- (minus) button, photographing image quality selection button, exposure correction button, date / time setting button, and the like.

  A power control unit 80 includes a battery detection circuit, a DC-DC converter, a switch circuit that switches a block to be energized, and the like. In addition, the DC-DC converter is controlled based on an instruction from the system control circuit 50, and a necessary voltage is supplied to each unit including the recording medium for a necessary period.

  Reference numeral 82 denotes a connector, 84 denotes a connector, and 86 denotes a primary battery such as an alkaline battery or a lithium battery, a secondary battery such as a NiCd battery, NiMH battery, or Li battery, an AC adapter, or the like.

  90 and 94 are interfaces with a recording medium such as a memory card or a hard disk, 92 and 96 are connectors for connecting to a recording medium such as a memory card or a hard disk, and 98 is a recording medium 200 or 210 attached to the connector 92 or 96. It is a recording medium attachment / detachment detection unit that detects whether or not the recording medium is present.

  In the present embodiment, it is assumed that there are two interfaces and connectors for attaching the recording medium. Of course, the interface and the connector for attaching the recording medium may have a single or a plurality of systems, any number of systems. Moreover, it is good also as a structure provided with combining the interface and connector of a different standard. The interface and the connector may be configured using a PCMCIA card, a CF (Compact Flash (registered trademark)) card, or the like based on a standard.

  Further, when the interfaces 90 and 94, and the connectors 92 and 96 are configured using a PCMCIA card, a CF card, or the like, a LAN card, a modem card, a USB card, an IEEE 1394 card, a P1284 card, a SCSI card, By connecting various communication cards such as a PHS communication card, image data and management information attached to the image data can be transferred to and from other computers and peripheral devices such as a printer.

  Reference numeral 104 denotes an optical viewfinder, which can take an image using only the optical viewfinder without using the electronic viewfinder function of the image display unit 28. In the optical viewfinder 104, some functions of the display unit 54, for example, a focus display, a camera shake warning display, a flash charge display, a shutter speed display, an aperture value display, an exposure correction display, and the like are installed.

  A communication unit 110 has various communication functions such as RS232C, USB, IEEE1394, P1284, SCSI, modem, LAN, and wireless communication. Reference numeral 112 denotes a connector for connecting the image processing apparatus 100 to another device by the communication unit 110 or an antenna in the case of wireless communication.

  Reference numeral 200 denotes a recording medium such as a memory card or a hard disk. The recording medium 200 includes a recording unit 202 composed of a semiconductor memory, a magnetic disk, or the like, an interface 204 with the image processing apparatus 100, and a connector 206 for connecting to the image processing apparatus 100.

  Reference numeral 210 denotes a recording medium such as a memory card or a hard disk. The recording medium 210 includes a recording unit 212 composed of a semiconductor memory, a magnetic disk, and the like, an interface 214 with the image processing apparatus 100, and a connector 216 that connects to the image processing apparatus 100.

  Hereinafter, a characteristic configuration of the present embodiment in the reproduction mode will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 2 shows a one-image display state in the normal reproduction mode. Here, when a multiple display instruction operation is performed, a multiple display state is set. FIG. 3 shows an image of a display device in a multiple display state. This multiple display instruction operation may be an operation of pressing or long-pressing a specific button provided on the operation unit 70 of the image processing apparatus 100, or a method of selecting from a menu screen of the image display unit 28.

  Further, here, in order to simplify the explanation, the case of displaying two images is shown, but the present invention is not limited to two images, and the number of display images may be selected.

  In addition, an instruction display for selecting an operation target image is shown below the display unit, but the operation target image selection unit is not limited to a toggle. For example, it may be designated with a cross button and selected / cancelled with a set button, or may be selected with a touch panel in a system having a touch panel.

  Here, as an example, the operation target image is selected by the set button toggle. However, when the set button is pressed once, the selected image is switched as shown in FIG. 4 to enter one image selection state. In this state, all image operations (enlarge and move) are performed. Etc.) is performed only on the selected image. When the set button is pressed again, the other image is selected as shown in FIG. This state is also a one-image selection state. When the set button is pressed again, the two-image selection state is entered. In this multiple image selection state, when the enlargement and display position moving operations are performed, the selected multiple images are operated simultaneously as shown in FIG. 6 (all the selected multiple images are simultaneously expanded and the display position moving operation is performed). ) When an operation for displaying the next image is performed again in the enlarged state, the next image is displayed while maintaining the enlargement magnification and the display position. In other words, the setting of the magnification and display position for the image that is already being displayed is applied to the next image.

  In the case where the enlargement operation, the display position movement operation, etc. are performed again in the multiple image selection state after performing the enlargement and display position movement in the single image selection state, the enlargement magnification and the display position of each of the selected multiple images are different. In the case of being present, an enlargement operation, a display position movement operation, and the like are added to the state immediately before the operation of each of the plurality of images. For example, when two images that have already been enlarged at the same magnification and double in the single image selection state are selected to perform multiple enlargement simultaneously, the images are doubled and quadrupled. If the limit of expansion or movement is reached, the operation is not reflected. When the vertical image and the horizontal image are displayed at the same time, the vertical image becomes vertical, and the operation is the same as that of the horizontal image. When the next image is displayed while maintaining the enlargement and display position, if the vertical and horizontal directions are different, an image in which the same position is enlarged from the coordinates is displayed.

  The system control circuit 50 can exchange the positions of the two images being selected with each other by an image position exchange instruction that is a selection operation from an operation button or menu arranged on the operation unit 70. Further, it is possible to display a histogram and a whiteout range of each image being displayed by an instruction that is a selection operation from an operation button or menu arranged on the operation unit 70.

  The system control circuit 50 can simultaneously delete one or more selected images from among a plurality of images being displayed. Conversely, it may be possible to simultaneously delete one or more images that are not selected for this operation. By a similar operation, it is possible to simultaneously protect one or more selected images among a plurality of images being displayed. Similarly, it is possible to designate one or a plurality of selected images as a print target image from among a plurality of images being displayed, and perform direct printing by an external output device connected to the digital camera.

  The image display method and the display image operation method shown in the present embodiment are executed not only in the image playback mode of the digital camera but also in the multi-display instruction at the time of the REC review hold. Rec review is a function for automatically displaying image data taken immediately after shooting on the image display unit 28 for a certain period of time. Normally, an image stored in the image display memory 24 or the memory 30 is read immediately after shooting to display an image. Displayed on the unit 28. The REC review hold is a function that holds the REC review display state until the review hold release button is pressed by pressing the review hold instruction button arranged on the operation unit 70 during the REC review display period. is there.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of similar images are displayed on the image display unit 28, and these can be compared simultaneously by enlarging or moving them. However, this is a comparison target displayed at the time of REC review hold. The multiple images are either bracket images in bracket shooting, all continuous images in continuous shooting, or images shot within a designated time in standard shooting. Each of the image groups may be displayed in a multi-display (multiple image display) at the same time, or may be displayed in multi-displays by a predetermined number.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an operation for simultaneously displaying a plurality of images during the REC review hold.

  First, when shooting is performed (step S701), immediately after that, REC review display for displaying the captured image data on the image display unit 28 is performed (step S702). It is determined whether or not the REC review hold is instructed while the REC review display is being performed (step S703). If the REC review hold is not instructed, the REC review display is terminated after a predetermined time has elapsed. (Step S707). If the REC review hold is instructed in step S703, the REC review display is continued as it is, and it is determined whether or not a multiple image display is instructed (step S704). If multiple image display is not instructed in step S704, the process waits until the REC review hold instruction is canceled in step S706, and REC review display is terminated. If multiple image display is instructed in step S704, the process advances to step S705 to display multiple images. Thereafter, if necessary, the user performs an image enlargement operation, an image movement operation, or the like as described in the above embodiment to confirm the image, and after the REC review hold instruction is released (Yes in step S706). The REC review display ends (step S707).

  Also, by designating a mode (multi-display mode) for displaying a plurality of images in advance during the REC review hold, the above image group is automatically displayed in multiple display during the REC review hold. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation at this time.

  First, when shooting is performed (step S801), immediately after that, REC review display for displaying the captured image data on the image display unit 28 is performed (step S802). It is determined whether or not the REC review hold is instructed while the REC review display is being performed (step S803). If the REC review hold is not instructed, the REC review display is terminated after a predetermined time has elapsed. (Step S806). If the REC review hold is instructed in step S803, the REC review display is continued and a plurality of images are displayed (step S804). Thereafter, if necessary, the user performs an image enlargement operation, an image movement operation, or the like as described in the above embodiment to confirm the image, and after the REC review hold instruction is released (Yes in step S805). The REC review display is terminated (step S807).

  The operation of the present embodiment described above is performed by the system control circuit 50 controlling the memory control circuit 22, the image display memory 24, the memory 30, and the like.

  As described above, according to the above-described embodiment, detailed comparison of images having substantially the same composition can be easily performed on the spot after shooting with the digital camera.

  In addition, zooming up and moving the display position of a plurality of images can be performed simultaneously with one operation, so that the operation efficiency is good.

  In addition, since detailed comparison can be performed not only during image playback but also during rec review immediately after shooting, it is possible to perform processing such as deleting unnecessary images, making it possible to use recording media effectively and to reduce the burden of later image organization. It is reduced.

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In addition, an object of each embodiment is to supply a storage medium (or recording medium) on which a program code of software that realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments is recorded to a system or apparatus, and a computer (or CPU) of the system or apparatus Needless to say, this can also be achieved by reading and executing the program code stored in the storage medium. In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the functions of the above-described embodiment, and the storage medium storing the program code constitutes the present invention. Further, by executing the program code read by the computer, not only the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized, but also an operating system (OS) running on the computer based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that a case where the function of the above-described embodiment is realized by performing part or all of the actual processing and the processing is included.

  Furthermore, after the program code read from the storage medium is written into a memory provided in a function expansion card inserted into the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer, the function is based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that the CPU or the like provided in the expansion card or the function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing and the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by the processing.

  When the present invention is applied to the above-mentioned storage medium, the storage medium stores program codes corresponding to the procedure described above.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an imaging apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the screen of 1 image display state. It is a figure which shows the state which selected the several image in the multi image display (2 image display) state. It is a figure which shows the state which selected 1 image of the left side in the multi-image display (2 image display) state. It is a figure which shows the state which selected the 1 image of the right side in the multi image display (2 image display) state. It is a figure which shows the state which operated (enlarged) the several image simultaneously in the multi-image display (2 image display) state. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement at the time of a REC review hold. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement at the time of a REC review hold.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Shooting lens 12 Shutter 14 Image pick-up element 16 A / D converter 18 Timing generation circuit 20 Image processing circuit 22 Memory control circuit 24 Image display memory 26 D / A converter 28 Image display part 30 Memory 32 Image compression / decompression circuit 40 Exposure Control unit 42 Distance control unit 44 Zoom control unit 48 Flash 50 System control circuit 52 Memory 54 Display unit 56 Non-volatile memory 60 Mode dial switch 62 Shutter switch SW1
63 Shutter switch 64 Shutter switch SW2
66 Image display ON / OFF switch 68 Rec review ON / OFF switch 70 Operation unit 80 Power supply control unit 82 Connector 84 Connector 86 Power supply unit 90 Interface 92 Connector 94 Interface 96 Connector 98 Recording medium attachment / detachment detection unit 100 Image processing device 104 Optical viewfinder 110 Communication part 112 Connector (or antenna)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 120 Gain amplifier 121 Time measuring part 122 Exposure calculating part 123 Brightness level calculating part 124 Correction gain calculating part 200 Recording medium 202 Recording part 204 Interface 206 Connector 210 Recording medium 212 Recording part 214 Interface 216 Connector

Claims (13)

Imaging means for capturing a subject image;
Image display means for displaying an image signal obtained from the imaging means;
A process selected from a plurality of processes including at least an image enlarging process or an image moving process is performed on a predetermined number of selected images among a plurality of specific images displayed on the image display means. Display control means to be performed simultaneously;
An imaging apparatus comprising:   The display control means has a function of performing a REC review operation for causing the image display means to display an image captured by the imaging means immediately after the imaging operation by the imaging means, and an instruction to continue the REC review operation The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the image is received, the plurality of specific images are automatically displayed on the image display unit.   The specific plurality of images includes a plurality of images continuously shot at the time of bracket shooting, a plurality of images shot continuously at the time of continuous shooting, and within a preset time from the first shooting. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the imaging apparatus is one of a plurality of captured images.   The display control means causes the display means to display the specific plurality of images, and causes the display means to display at least one or both of a histogram showing a luminance distribution in the screen and a whiteout range. The imaging device according to claim 1.   2. The display control unit according to claim 1, wherein when receiving an instruction to replace the positions of the plurality of specific images, the display control unit switches the positions of the plurality of specific images to be displayed on the display unit. Imaging device.   The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a deleting unit that deletes a selected image from the plurality of specific images.   The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a deletion unit that deletes an image other than the selected image among the plurality of specific images.   The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a protection unit that protects a selected image among the plurality of specific images.   The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a printing unit that causes an external printer to print a selected image of the plurality of specific images.   When the display control unit receives an instruction to display a next image that is continuous with the plurality of images displayed on the display unit, the display magnification unit and the image position of the plurality of images already displayed on the display unit The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the next image is displayed on the display unit while holding the image. A method for controlling an imaging apparatus comprising imaging means for imaging a subject image and image display means for displaying an image signal obtained from the imaging means,
A display step of displaying a plurality of specific images on the image display means;
Among a plurality of specific images displayed in the display step, a process selected from a plurality of processes including at least an image enlarging process or an image moving process is simultaneously performed on a predetermined number of selected images. A display control process to be performed;
An image pickup apparatus control method comprising:   A program for causing a computer to execute the control method according to claim 11.   A storage medium storing the program according to claim 12 in a computer-readable manner.

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