JP2007336342A - Imaging apparatus, guide display method and computer program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To perform guide display in the form suitable to a photographing state. <P>SOLUTION: In the case of performing tilt guide display corresponding to a tilt detected by a tilt sensor 105, the sensitivity (degree of exaggeration) of the tilt guide display is left in normal setting as it is in a moving picture photographing mode. In a still picture photographing mode, whether a depression position of a shutter button 116 is at a half-depressed position is determined, if at the half-depressed position, the sensitivity (degree of exaggeration) of the tilt guide display is set high, and if not at the half-depressed position, the sensitivity (degree of exaggeration) of the tilt guide display is left in normal setting as it is. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an imaging apparatus, a guide display method, and a computer program that perform guide display for maintaining level during shooting.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, techniques for maintaining the level of a camera at the time of shooting have been proposed for the purpose of making it easy to view images shot with a video camera or the like.

  For example, in Patent Document 1, an attitude detection unit detects the camera tilt angle, and displays a display pattern corresponding to the detected tilt angle to indicate to the photographer that the camera is tilted. Is encouraged.

  As a display method of tilt, for example, Patent Document 2 proposes to display both a horizontal reference line and a line representing the tilt of the camera in different colors and display them as a single line when they match. .

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 64-40824 JP 2002-271654 A

  However, when shooting a moving image, the photographer often shoots while chasing a moving subject. In this case, it is difficult for the photographer to always hold the camera horizontally even if a guide indicating the degree of tilt of the camera is displayed on the screen and the photographer is encouraged to keep the camera horizontal. On the contrary, in a state where it is difficult to hold it horizontally, there is a drawback in that it is troublesome if the guide is displayed sensitively on the screen, and conversely, it prevents a good shooting situation.

  Even at the time of still image shooting, when the shutter button is in a position other than the half-pressed position, that is, during framing, there are the same drawbacks as at the time of moving image shooting.

  On the other hand, when the shutter button is in the half-pressed position, the photographer records the one scene as a still image and therefore considers whether the intended composition is present or the subject is not tilted. Therefore, it is required to detect a more delicate inclination and present it more easily to the photographer.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object thereof is to perform guide display in a form suitable for a shooting state.

The imaging apparatus of the present invention includes a shooting mode setting means for setting a moving image shooting mode or a still image shooting mode, a display means for displaying a shot image, an inclination detection means for detecting an inclination of the imaging apparatus, and the inclination detection means. Display processing means for displaying a guide corresponding to the inclination detected by the display means on the display means, wherein the display processing means displays the guide according to the shooting mode set by the shooting mode setting means. It has a feature in that it changes.
Another imaging apparatus according to the present invention includes a shooting mode setting unit that sets a moving image shooting mode or a still image shooting mode, a display unit that displays a captured image, a tilt detection unit that detects a tilt of the imaging device, and the tilt. A display processing means for displaying a guide corresponding to the inclination detected by the detecting means on the display means, and a change for changing the detection sensitivity of the inclination detecting means according to the photographing mode set by the photographing mode setting means. And a means.
The guide display method in the imaging apparatus of the present invention includes a shooting mode setting means for setting a moving image shooting mode or a still image shooting mode, a display means for displaying a shot image, an inclination detection means for detecting the inclination of the imaging apparatus, A guide display method in an imaging apparatus including a display processing unit that displays a guide corresponding to the tilt detected by the tilt detection unit on the display unit, wherein the shooting mode is set by the shooting mode setting unit. Accordingly, there is a feature in that a procedure for changing the display state of the guide is included.
The guide display method in another image pickup apparatus of the present invention includes a shooting mode setting means for setting a moving image shooting mode or a still image shooting mode, a display means for displaying a shot image, and an inclination detection means for detecting the inclination of the image pickup apparatus. And a display processing means for displaying a guide corresponding to the inclination detected by the inclination detecting means on the display means, the guide displaying method in the imaging apparatus, wherein the photographing is set by the photographing mode setting means It is characterized in that it has a procedure for changing the detection sensitivity of the tilt detection means in accordance with the mode.
The computer program of the present invention includes a shooting mode setting means for setting a moving image shooting mode or a still image shooting mode, a display means for displaying a shot image, an inclination detection means for detecting an inclination of the imaging device, and the inclination detection means. A computer program for use in an imaging apparatus comprising a display processing means for displaying a guide corresponding to the inclination detected by the display means, according to the shooting mode set by the shooting mode setting means, The present invention is characterized in that the computer executes processing for changing the display state of the guide.
Another computer program of the present invention includes a shooting mode setting means for setting a moving image shooting mode or a still image shooting mode, a display means for displaying a shot image, a tilt detection means for detecting a tilt of the imaging device, and the tilt A computer program for use in an image pickup apparatus comprising a display processing means for displaying a guide corresponding to the inclination detected by the detection means on the display means, according to the shooting mode set by the shooting mode setting means. In addition, the present invention is characterized in that the computer executes a process of changing the detection sensitivity of the inclination detecting means.

  According to the present invention, the display state of the guide according to the tilt of the imaging device is changed according to the shooting mode set by the shooting mode setting means, and further according to the operation position of the operation member in the still image shooting mode. Therefore, the guide display can be performed in a form suitable for the shooting state.

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a video camera according to the first embodiment. Reference numeral 101 denotes a lens unit, which includes a fixed first lens group, a zoom (zooming) lens group for zooming, a stop, and a fixed second lens group. Reference numeral 102 denotes a zoom drive source, reference numeral 103 denotes an aperture drive source, and reference numeral 104 denotes a focusing drive source.

  Reference numeral 107 denotes a CCD which is an image pickup means. An AGC (auto gain control circuit) 108 amplifies the output of the CCD 107. A camera signal processing circuit 109 performs predetermined signal processing on the output signal from the AGC 108. A display processing circuit 110 converts an output signal of the camera signal processing circuit 109 into a signal corresponding to the display device 111. Reference numeral 111 denotes a display device such as a finder or an external liquid crystal panel.

  Reference numeral 105 denotes an inclination sensor for detecting the inclination of the video camera. In this embodiment, an acceleration sensor is used. Reference numeral 106 denotes an amplifier circuit that amplifies the output of the tilt sensor 105.

  A camera system control microcomputer 112 includes a camera control unit 113 and a display control unit 114. The camera control unit 113 controls the zoom drive source 102 and the focusing drive source 104 to change the angle of view and focus. Further, drive control of the CCD 107, AGC 108, and camera signal processing circuit 109 is also performed. Further, the display control unit 114 takes in the output of the amplifier circuit 106 and generates an inclination guide display signal corresponding to the detected inclination. Further, based on the state of the mode switch 115 and the guide display ON / OFF switch 117, it is determined whether or not to perform tilt guide display. When performing tilt guide display, the display control unit 114 outputs a tilt guide display signal to the display processing circuit 110. As a result, the display processing circuit 110 combines the tilt guide display signal with the video signal, and the tilt guide 403 is superimposed on the captured image 401 and displayed on the screen of the display device 111 as shown in FIG. Become.

  Reference numeral 115 denotes a mode selector switch, which switches the shooting mode to a moving image shooting mode or a still image shooting mode. Reference numeral 116 denotes a shutter button which is a two-stage switch, and instructs a still image shooting operation according to the pressed position. Reference numeral 117 denotes a guide display ON / OFF switch, which allows the photographer to arbitrarily turn on / off the tilt guide display. The guide display ON / OFF switch 117 may be a single operation member or may be switched as an item on the menu.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the tilt of the video camera and the output of the tilt sensor 105. In FIG. 2, 100 is a video camera, 111 is a liquid crystal panel as a display device, and 105 is a tilt sensor (acceleration sensor). By making the gain setting of the amplifier circuit 106 in FIG. 1 appropriate, the sensor output of the inclination sensor 105 can be set to take the following voltage range.

FIG. 2B shows a case where the video camera 100 is in the normal position, and the output of the tilt detection sensor 105 is half of the power supply voltage _Vcc . In contrast, when the video camera 100 is tilted 90 degrees counterclockwise in the drawing as shown in FIG. 2A, the output of the tilt detection sensor 105 becomes the same as the power supply voltage _Vcc . On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2C, when tilted clockwise by 90 degrees in the figure, the output of the tilt detection sensor 105 becomes the GND level.

  In the middle inclination between FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B or between FIG. 2B and FIG. 2C, the output of the inclination detection sensor 105 changes linearly with respect to the inclination. Based on the voltage corresponding to the tilt amount, the display control unit 114 generates a tilt guide display signal indicating the tilt amount. The tilt guide display signal is combined with the video signal through the display processing circuit 110, and the tilt guide 403 is superimposed on the captured image 401 and displayed on the screen of the display device 111.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the tilt guide display processing operation by the display control unit 114 of the camera system control microcomputer 112. In step S301, it is determined whether the guide display ON / OFF switch 117 is ON. If the guide display ON / OFF switch 117 is OFF, the guide display signal is not output to the display processing circuit 110, and the process returns to the main routine. On the other hand, if the guide display ON / OFF switch 117 is ON, the process proceeds to step S302, the sensor output of the tilt sensor 105 is sampled, and the process proceeds to step S303.

  In step S303, the setting state of the mode switch 115 is determined, and it is determined whether the shooting mode is the moving image shooting mode or the still image shooting mode. If it is the moving image shooting mode, the degree of exaggeration of the tilt guide display is set to the normal setting, and the process proceeds to step S306. On the other hand, if it is the still image shooting mode, the process proceeds to step S304.

  In step S304, it is determined whether or not the pressed position of the shutter button 116 is the half-pressed position. If it is in the half-pressed position, the process proceeds to step S305, and the degree of exaggeration of the tilt guide display is set high. This is an operation for exaggerating the tilt guide display. If it is not in the half-pressed position, the degree of exaggeration of the tilt guide display remains at the normal setting, and the process proceeds to step S306.

  Specifically, the degree of exaggeration of the tilt guide display is set by setting an exaggeration coefficient representing the degree of exaggeration. In the normal setting, the exaggeration coefficient is set to “1”. However, if it is determined in step S304 that the pressed position of the shutter button 116 is the half-pressed position, the exaggeration coefficient is set to “1.5” in step S305. Set.

In step S306, display angle data θ representing the angle at which the tilt guide is displayed is calculated based on the sensor output of the tilt detection sensor 105 and the tilt sensitivity set as described above. The calculation method follows the following formula.
θ = (exaggeration factor) x (sensor output)
The exaggeration coefficient here is a value set in advance, and the sensor output is the output of the amplifier circuit 106 captured in step S301. The display angle data θ represents the angle between the tilt guide 403 and the horizontal line 402 shown in FIG. From this equation, even when the same tilt is detected by the tilt sensor 105, the angle of the tilt guide 403 is exaggerated and displayed according to the shooting mode and the pressed position of the shutter button 116.

  After calculation of the display angle data θ, the process proceeds to step S307, and after the display processing by the display processing circuit 110, the tilt guide is displayed on the display device 111.

  In the moving image shooting mode, there are many uses in which the photographer holds a hand and pans to follow a moving subject. Therefore, it is difficult for the photographer to always hold the camera horizontally, and it may be annoying if the tilt guide display moves sensitively. Even in the still image shooting mode, if the pressed position of the shutter button 116 is other than the half-pressed position, it is considered that framing is being performed. Therefore, in these cases, it is possible to prevent an unpleasant feeling of use for the photographer by keeping the normal setting without exaggerating the tilt guide display.

  On the other hand, when the shutter button 116 is in the half-pressed position in the still image shooting mode, the photographer considers whether the intended composition or the subject is not tilted in order to record the one scene. And try to hold the camera horizontally so that the subject is not tilted. Therefore, in this case, the tilt detected by the tilt detection sensor 105 is exaggerated 1.5 times and tilt guide display is performed, so that a more subtle tilt can be presented to the photographer in an easily understandable manner.

  In addition, with this configuration, it is possible to prevent the recorded image from being tilted or the rotation of the image being tilted to be corrected during reproduction. Further, when the shutter button 116 is in the half-pressed position, AF (during focusing), AE, etc. are locked, and the influence on the processing load is reduced, so that the tilt guide display is smooth and sensitive. Can be done.

(Second Embodiment)
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The configuration of the video camera of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, and detailed description thereof is omitted here.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the tilt guide display processing operation by the display control unit 114 of the camera system control microcomputer 112. In step S501, it is determined whether the guide display ON / OFF switch 117 is ON. If the guide display ON / OFF switch 117 is OFF, the guide display signal is not output to the display processing circuit 110, and the process returns to the main routine. On the other hand, if the guide display ON / OFF switch 117 is ON, the process proceeds to step S502, the sensor output of the tilt sensor 105 is sampled, and the process proceeds to step S503.

  In step S503, the setting state of the mode switch 115 is determined, and it is determined whether the shooting mode is the moving image shooting mode or the still image shooting mode. If it is the moving image shooting mode, the process proceeds to step S505, the sensitivity of the tilt guide display (exaggeration level) is set low, and then the process proceeds to step S506. On the other hand, if it is the still image shooting mode, the process proceeds to step S504.

  In step S504, it is determined whether the pressed position of the shutter button 116 is in the half-pressed position. If it is in the half-pressed position, the exaggeration coefficient of the tilt guide display remains at “1” which is the normal setting, and the process proceeds to step S506. If it is not in the half-pressed position, the process proceeds to step S505, the exaggeration coefficient of the tilt guide display is set to “0.5”, and then the process proceeds to step S506. This is an operation for making the tilt guide display inconspicuous.

  Specifically, the degree of exaggeration of the tilt guide display is set by setting an exaggeration coefficient. In the normal state, the exaggeration coefficient is set to “1”, but if it is determined that the pressed position of the shutter button 116 is other than the half-pressed position in the moving image shooting mode or the still image shooting mode, the exaggeration coefficient is set in step S506. Set to “0.5”.

In step S306, display angle data θ representing the angle at which the tilt guide is displayed is calculated based on the sensor output of the tilt detection sensor 105 and the tilt sensitivity set as described above. The calculation method follows the following formula.
θ = (exaggeration factor) x (sensor output)
The exaggeration coefficient here is a value set in advance, and the sensor output is the output of the amplifier circuit 106 captured in step S501. The display angle data θ represents the angle between the tilt guide 403 and the horizontal line 403 shown in FIG. From this equation, even when the same tilt is detected by the tilt sensor 105, the angle of the tilt guide 403 becomes inconspicuous depending on the shooting mode and the position where the shutter button 116 is pressed.

  After calculating the display angle data θ, the process proceeds to step S507, and after the display process by the display processing circuit 110, the tilt guide display is displayed on the display device 111.

  In the moving image shooting mode, there are many uses in which the photographer holds a hand and pans to follow a moving subject. Therefore, it is difficult for the photographer to always hold the camera horizontally, and it may be annoying if the tilt guide display moves sensitively. Even in the still image shooting mode, if the pressed position of the shutter button 116 is other than the half-pressed position, it is considered that framing is being performed. Therefore, in these cases, by displaying the tilt guide display at an angle smaller than the tilt detected by the tilt detection sensor 105, it is possible to prevent an unpleasant feeling of use for the photographer.

  On the other hand, when the shutter button 116 is in the half-pressed position in the still image shooting mode, the photographer considers whether the intended composition or the subject is not tilted in order to record the one scene. And try to hold the camera horizontally so that the subject is not tilted. Therefore, in this case, by displaying the tilt guide display with the tilt detected by the tilt detection sensor 105, a more subtle tilt can be presented to the photographer in an easily understandable manner.

(Third embodiment)
A third embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, the basic configuration of the video camera of the third embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG. 1, but a gain variable amplifier circuit 118 is provided instead of the amplifier circuit 106. The variable gain amplifier circuit 118 changes the gain with respect to the sensor output of the inclination sensor 105, and can thereby change the detection sensitivity of the inclination detecting means constituted by the inclination sensor 105 and the variable gain amplifier circuit 118. The gain setting can be changed by an amplifier control unit 119 provided in the camera system control microcomputer 112 according to the pressed position of the mode switch 115 and the shutter button 116.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the gain variable amplifier circuit 118. The variable gain amplifier 118 includes an amplifier 805, a resistor 804, and a gain changeover switch 803. In response to the switch switching signal from the camera system control microcomputer 112, the input resistance of the amplifier 805 is connected in parallel, and the amplifier gain is increased. This gain change is performed to exaggerate the tilt guide display.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the display processing operation of the tilt guide by the guide display control unit 114 and the amplifier control unit 119 of the camera system control microcomputer 112. In step S701, it is determined whether the guide display ON / OFF switch 117 is ON. If the guide display ON / OFF switch 117 is OFF, the guide display signal is not output to the display processing circuit 110, and the process returns to the main routine. On the other hand, if the guide display ON / OFF switch 117 is ON, the process proceeds to step S702.

  In step S702, the setting state of the mode switch 115 is determined, and it is determined whether the shooting mode is the moving image shooting mode or the still image shooting mode. If it is the moving image shooting mode, the gain of the variable gain amplifier circuit 118 is kept at the normal setting, that is, the detection sensitivity of the inclination detecting means is kept at the normal setting, and the process proceeds to step S705. On the other hand, if it is the still image shooting mode, the process proceeds to step S703.

  In step S703, it is determined whether the pressed position of the shutter button 116 is in the half-pressed position. If it is in the half-pressed position, the process proceeds to step S704, where the gain of the variable gain amplifier circuit 118 is increased, that is, the detection sensitivity of the inclination detecting means is set high. This is an operation for exaggerating the tilt guide display. If it is not in the half-pressed position, the gain of the variable gain amplifier circuit 118 is kept at the normal setting, that is, the detection sensitivity of the inclination detecting means is kept at the normal setting, and the process proceeds to step S705.

  In step S705, the sensor output of the tilt sensor 105 is sampled. In step S706, the tilt guide is displayed on the display device 111 via the display processing circuit 110.

  In the moving image shooting mode, there are many uses in which the photographer holds a hand and pans to follow a moving subject. Therefore, it is difficult for the photographer to always hold the camera horizontally, and it may be annoying if the tilt guide display moves sensitively. Even in the still image shooting mode, if the pressed position of the shutter button 116 is other than the half-pressed position, it is considered that framing is being performed. Therefore, in these cases, the detection sensitivity of the inclination detecting means is kept at the normal setting, and it is possible to prevent an unpleasant feeling of use for the photographer by making it relatively low.

  On the other hand, when the shutter button 116 is in the half-pressed position in the still image shooting mode, the photographer considers whether the intended composition or the subject is not tilted in order to record the one scene. And try to hold the camera horizontally so that the subject is not tilted. Therefore, in this case, by setting the detection sensitivity of the inclination detection means high, a more delicate inclination can be presented to the photographer in an easily understandable manner.

  In addition, with this configuration, it is possible to prevent the recorded image from being tilted or the rotation of the image being tilted to be corrected during reproduction. Further, when the shutter button 116 is in the half-pressed position, AF (during focusing), AE, etc. are locked, and the influence on the processing load is reduced, so that the tilt guide display is smooth and sensitive. Can be done.

(Fourth embodiment)
A fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The configuration of the video camera of the fourth embodiment is the same as that of the third embodiment, and a detailed description thereof is omitted here.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the variable gain amplifier circuit 118. The variable gain amplifier 118 includes an amplifier 1003, a resistor 1005, and a gain changeover switch 1004. In response to the switch switching signal from the camera system control microcomputer 112, the feedback resistor of the amplifier 1003 is connected in parallel, and the amplifier gain is lowered. This gain change is performed to make the tilt guide display inconspicuous.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining an inclination guide display processing operation by the guide display control unit 114 and the amplifier control unit 119 of the camera system control microcomputer 112. In step S901, it is determined whether the guide display ON / OFF switch 117 is ON. If the guide display ON / OFF switch 117 is OFF, the guide display signal is not output to the display processing circuit 110, and the process returns to the main routine. On the other hand, if the guide display ON / OFF switch 117 is ON, the process proceeds to step S902.

  In step S902, the setting state of the mode switch 115 is determined, and it is determined whether the shooting mode is the moving image shooting mode or the still image shooting mode. If it is the moving image shooting mode, the process proceeds to step S904, where the gain of the variable gain amplifier circuit 118 is decreased, that is, the detection sensitivity of the inclination detecting means is set low, and then the process proceeds to step S905. On the other hand, if it is the still image shooting mode, the process proceeds to step S903.

  In step S903, it is determined whether or not the pressed position of the shutter button 116 is the half-pressed position. If it is in the half-pressed position, the gain of the gain variable amplifier circuit 118 is kept at the normal setting, that is, the detection sensitivity of the inclination detecting means is kept at the normal setting, and the process proceeds to step S905. If it is not in the half-pressed position, the process proceeds to step S904, where the gain of the variable gain amplifier circuit 118 is lowered, that is, the detection sensitivity of the inclination detecting means is set low. This is an operation for making the tilt guide display inconspicuous.

  In step S905, the sensor output of the tilt sensor 105 is sampled. In step S906, the display device 111 displays the tilt guide via the display processing circuit 110.

  In the moving image shooting mode, there are many uses in which the photographer holds a hand and pans to follow a moving subject. Therefore, it is difficult for the photographer to always hold the camera horizontally, and it may be annoying if the tilt guide display moves sensitively. Even in the still image shooting mode, if the pressed position of the shutter button 116 is other than the half-pressed position, it is considered that framing is being performed. Therefore, in these cases, by setting the detection sensitivity of the tilt detection means low, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling uncomfortable to use.

  On the other hand, when the shutter button 116 is in the half-pressed position in the still image shooting mode, the photographer considers whether the intended composition or the subject is not tilted in order to record the one scene. And try to hold the camera horizontally so that the subject is not tilted. Therefore, in this case, the detection sensitivity of the inclination detection means is kept at the normal setting, and a relatively high inclination can be presented to the photographer in an easily understandable manner.

  An object of the present invention is to supply a storage medium storing software program codes for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiments to a system or apparatus, and the computer (or CPU or MPU) of the system or apparatus stores the storage medium. Needless to say, this can also be achieved by reading and executing the program code stored in.

  In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments, and the program code itself and the storage medium storing the program code constitute the present invention.

  As a storage medium for supplying the program code, for example, a flexible disk, a hard disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a CD-ROM, a CD-R, a magnetic tape, a nonvolatile memory card, a ROM, or the like can be used.

  Further, by executing the program code read by the computer, not only the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized, but also an OS (basic system or operating system) running on the computer based on the instruction of the program code. Needless to say, a case where the functions of the above-described embodiment are realized by performing part or all of the actual processing and the processing is included.

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

It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of the video camera which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the inclination of a video camera, and the output of an inclination sensor. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing operation of the camera system control microcomputer in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the state in which the inclination guide display is performed on the display apparatus. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing operation of the camera system control microcomputer in 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of the video camera which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing operation of the camera system control microcomputer in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the gain variable amplifier circuit in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing operation of the camera system control microcomputer in 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the gain variable amplifier circuit in 4th Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101 Lens unit 102 Zoom drive source 103 Aperture drive source 104 Focusing drive source 105 Inclination sensor 106 Amplifier circuit 107 CCD
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 110 Display processing circuit 111 Display apparatus 112 Camera system control microcomputer 113 Camera control part 114 Display control part 118 Gain variable amplifier 119 Amplifier control part

Claims (16)

Shooting mode setting means for setting the movie shooting mode or the still image shooting mode;
Display means for displaying captured images;
Tilt detecting means for detecting the tilt of the imaging device;
Display processing means for displaying a guide corresponding to the inclination detected by the inclination detection means on the display means,
The imaging apparatus, wherein the display processing unit changes a display state of the guide according to a shooting mode set by the shooting mode setting unit.   The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display processing unit changes a degree of exaggeration of the guide display according to a shooting mode set by the shooting mode setting unit.   The display processing unit lowers the degree of exaggeration of the guide display when the moving image shooting mode is set by the shooting mode setting unit than when the still image shooting mode is set. The imaging device according to claim 2. An operation member having a first operation position for instructing recording preparation for still image shooting;
3. The imaging according to claim 2, wherein when the still image shooting mode is set, the display processing unit changes a degree of exaggeration of the guide display according to an operation position of the operation member. apparatus.   The display processing means increases the degree of exaggeration of the guide display when the operation member is at the first operation position than when the operation member is at a position other than the first operation position. The imaging device according to claim 4.   The display processing means lowers the degree of exaggeration of the guide display when the operation member is at a position other than the first operation position than when the operation member is at the first operation position. The imaging device according to claim 4. Shooting mode setting means for setting the movie shooting mode or the still image shooting mode;
Display means for displaying captured images;
Tilt detecting means for detecting the tilt of the imaging device;
Display processing means for displaying on the display means a guide corresponding to the inclination detected by the inclination detecting means;
An imaging apparatus comprising: changing means for changing the detection sensitivity of the inclination detecting means according to whether it is a moving image shooting mode or a still image shooting mode.   The change means, when the moving image shooting mode is set by the shooting mode setting means, lowers the detection sensitivity of the tilt detection means than when the still image shooting mode is set. Item 8. The imaging device according to Item 7. An operation member having a first operation position for instructing recording preparation for still image shooting;
The imaging apparatus according to claim 7, wherein when the still image shooting mode is set, the changing unit changes a detection sensitivity of the tilt detection unit according to an operation position of the operation member. .   The change means is characterized in that when the operation member is in the first operation position, the detection sensitivity of the inclination detection means is made higher than when the operation member is in a position other than the first operation position. The imaging device according to claim 9.   The changing means lowers the detection sensitivity of the inclination detecting means when the operating member is at a position other than the first operating position than when the operating member is at the first operating position. The imaging device according to claim 9. 12. The inclination detecting unit includes an amplifier circuit that amplifies an inclination signal, and the changing unit changes a detection sensitivity of the inclination detecting unit by increasing or decreasing a gain of the amplifier circuit. The imaging device according to any one of the above. Depending on the inclination detected by the inclination detecting means, the photographing mode setting means for setting the moving image photographing mode or the still image photographing mode, the display means for displaying the photographed image, the inclination detecting means for detecting the inclination of the imaging device. A guide display method in an imaging apparatus comprising display processing means for displaying the guide on the display means,
A guide display method in an imaging apparatus, wherein the display state of the guide is changed according to a shooting mode set by the shooting mode setting means. Depending on the inclination detected by the inclination detecting means, the photographing mode setting means for setting the moving image photographing mode or the still image photographing mode, the display means for displaying the photographed image, the inclination detecting means for detecting the inclination of the imaging device. A guide display method in an imaging apparatus comprising display processing means for displaying the guide on the display means,
A guide display method in an imaging apparatus, comprising: a procedure for changing detection sensitivity of the tilt detection unit in accordance with a shooting mode set by the shooting mode setting unit. Depending on the inclination detected by the inclination detecting means, the photographing mode setting means for setting the moving image photographing mode or the still image photographing mode, the display means for displaying the photographed image, the inclination detecting means for detecting the inclination of the imaging device. A computer program for use in an imaging apparatus comprising display processing means for displaying a guide on the display means,
A computer program for causing a computer to execute a process of changing a display state of the guide according to a shooting mode set by the shooting mode setting means. Depending on the inclination detected by the inclination detecting means, the photographing mode setting means for setting the moving image photographing mode or the still image photographing mode, the display means for displaying the photographed image, the inclination detecting means for detecting the inclination of the imaging device. A computer program for use in an imaging apparatus comprising display processing means for displaying a guide on the display means,
A computer program for causing a computer to execute a process of changing the detection sensitivity of the tilt detection means in accordance with the shooting mode set by the shooting mode setting means.

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