JP2009165019A - Image device and recording control method and program in image device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To recognize timing of next replacement of an external memory easily when performing continuous photographing. <P>SOLUTION: When the external memory 106 is mounted, moving image data is recorded in an external memory 106. When a residual capacity of the external memory 106 is less than a value defined beforehand, the recording place of the moving image data is changed from the external memory 106 to a memory 108 in a main chassis, and when a new external memory 106' is mounted, the recording place of the moving image data is changed from the memory 108 in the main chassis to the new external memory 106'. In this case, a residual capacity obtained by subtracting the capacity of the moving image data, which in turn was recorded in the memory 108 in the main chassis during the replacement of the external memory, from the residual capacity of the new external memory 106' or a recording enable time duration calculated from the residual capacity is displayed on an LCD 105. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an imaging apparatus that records moving image data in an external memory and a memory in the main body, a recording control method in the imaging apparatus, and a program.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a video camera having two memories, an external memory that can be attached to and detached from the camera body and a memory in the camera body, has been provided. In such a video camera, when the external memory is not attached to the camera body, the captured moving image data is recorded in the memory in the camera body. That is, even when the external memory is not attached to the camera body, moving image data can be recorded and saved. Furthermore, when it is detected that the external memory is attached to the camera body, the moving image data recorded in the memory in the camera body can be read and transferred and recorded in the recordable area of the external memory. This eliminates the need to connect the camera body to the playback device when playing back the video data, and it is only necessary to take out the external memory and attach it to the playback device, so that the operability of the video camera can be greatly improved ( For example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 3128806

  However, in the conventional video camera described above, when the external memory is replaced during continuous shooting, the moving image data during the replacement of the external memory is recorded in the memory in the camera body. For this reason, it is necessary to transfer and record the moving image data recorded in the memory in the camera body to the external memory attached to the camera body after the continuous recording. In this case, the recording area has to be secured in the external memory in advance, and when the user wants to continue shooting, it is difficult to grasp the timing for exchanging the external memory next time. there were.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to make it possible to easily grasp the timing of exchanging the external memory next when performing continuous shooting.

The image pickup apparatus of the present invention includes an image pickup unit that photoelectrically converts a subject image, an external memory that can be attached to and detached from the image pickup apparatus body, a memory in the body of the image pickup apparatus body, and moving image data that is generated by photoelectric conversion by the image pickup unit. Recording instruction means for instructing recording start and recording end, external memory remaining capacity detecting means for detecting the remaining capacity of the external memory, and moving image data in the external memory when the external memory is mounted Recording, when the remaining capacity of the external memory falls below a predetermined value, the recording destination of the moving image data is switched from the external memory to the internal memory, and when a new external memory is installed, Memory control means for switching the recording destination from the internal memory to the new external memory, and the recording destination is switched from the external memory, and then the new external memory In-body video data capacity detection means for detecting the capacity of video data recorded in the internal memory until the recording destination is switched to the memory, and in-main video data capacity detection from the remaining capacity of the new external memory Display control means for displaying on the display device at least one of a remaining capacity obtained by subtracting the capacity of the moving image data detected by the means and a recordable time calculated from the remaining capacity, and a recording destination from the external memory Data transfer control means for transferring the moving image data recorded in the internal memory to the new external memory until the recording destination is switched to the new external memory. Features.
A recording control method in an image pickup apparatus according to the present invention includes an image pickup unit that photoelectrically converts a subject image, an external memory that can be attached to and detached from the image pickup apparatus body, a memory in the body of the image pickup apparatus body, and a signal that is photoelectrically converted by the image pickup unit. A recording control method in an imaging apparatus, comprising: recording instruction means for instructing recording start and recording end of the recorded moving image data; and external memory remaining capacity detecting means for detecting the remaining capacity of the external memory, A procedure for recording moving image data in the external memory when an external memory is attached, and a recording destination of the moving image data from the external memory when the remaining capacity of the external memory falls below a predetermined value. The procedure for switching to the internal memory, and when a new external memory is installed, the video data recording destination is switched from the internal memory to the new external memory. A procedure for detecting a capacity of moving image data recorded in the internal memory until a recording destination is switched from the external memory and then a recording destination is switched to the new external memory; At least one of the remaining capacity obtained by subtracting the detected capacity of the moving image data recorded in the internal memory from the remaining capacity of the external memory and the recordable time calculated from the remaining capacity is displayed on the display device. And a procedure for transferring moving image data recorded in the internal memory to the new external memory until the recording destination is switched from the external memory and then the recording destination is switched to the new external memory. It is characterized by having.
The program of the present invention includes an imaging unit that photoelectrically converts a subject image, an external memory that can be attached to and detached from the main body of the imaging device, an internal memory of the main body of the imaging device, and video data generated by photoelectric conversion by the imaging unit. A program for performing recording control in an imaging apparatus comprising recording instruction means for instructing recording start and recording end and external memory remaining capacity detecting means for detecting the remaining capacity of the external memory, Processing for recording moving image data in the external memory when a memory is mounted, and recording destination of moving image data from the external memory to the internal memory when the remaining capacity of the external memory falls below a predetermined value Processing to switch to memory, and when a new external memory is installed, the video data recording destination is switched from the internal memory to the new external memory. Processing, a process for detecting the capacity of moving image data recorded in the internal memory during a period from when the recording destination is switched from the external memory to when the recording destination is switched to the new external memory, and the new At least one of the remaining capacity obtained by subtracting the detected capacity of the moving image data recorded in the internal memory from the remaining capacity of the external memory and the recordable time calculated from the remaining capacity is displayed on the display device. Processing and processing for transferring the moving image data recorded in the internal memory to the new external memory between the time when the recording destination is switched from the external memory and the time when the recording destination is switched to the new external memory. And let the computer run.

  According to the present invention, the remaining capacity of the external memory is reduced during continuous shooting, and when the external memory is replaced with a new external memory, the remaining capacity of the external memory and the recordable time are stored in the main body during the replacement of the external memory. A numerical value considering the moving image data recorded in the memory is displayed. Therefore, when performing continuous shooting, the user can easily grasp the timing for exchanging the external memory next.

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an imaging apparatus (camcorder) according to an embodiment of the present invention. Reference numeral 101 denotes a lens. 102 is a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) which is a solid-state imaging device, and is an imaging means for photoelectrically converting a subject image formed by the lens 101.

  Reference numeral 103 denotes a video signal processing circuit, which converts an imaging signal photoelectrically converted by the CCD 102 into a video signal (for example, moving image data). Reference numeral 104 denotes a video display output circuit, which mixes the video signal and a warning display and outputs them to the LCD 105. Reference numeral 105 denotes an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) which is a display device.

  Reference numeral 106 denotes an external memory that can be attached to and detached from the camera body, and can record moving image data. Reference numeral 107 denotes an external memory slot for mounting the external memory 106. Reference numeral 108 denotes an internal memory of the camera body, which can record moving image data. Reference numeral 109 denotes a memory control circuit that controls whether the recording destination of the video signal generated by the video signal processing circuit 103 is the external memory 106 or the internal memory 108. Reference numeral 110 denotes a remaining capacity detection circuit, which is an external memory remaining capacity detection unit that detects the remaining capacity of the external memory 106 installed in the external memory slot 107.

  Reference numeral 111 denotes a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a microcomputer) that performs camcorder system control. Reference numeral 112 denotes a recording switch, which is a recording instruction means for the user to instruct the start and end of recording. Reference numeral 113 denotes a data transfer path for transferring the video signal recorded in the internal memory 108 to the external memory 106.

  With the above configuration, the memory control means, the in-body moving image data capacity detection means, the display control means, and the data transfer control means according to the present invention are realized.

  Next, the processing operation of the imaging apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described. The subject image formed by the lens 101 is photoelectrically converted by the CCD 102 to obtain an imaging signal, and the imaging signal is converted into a video signal by the video signal processing circuit 103. Also, the video signal processing circuit 103 generates an OSD (On Screen Display) signal for displaying a menu screen and a warning screen for performing camcorder status display and various settings in accordance with instructions from the microcomputer 111. The video signal generated by the video signal processing circuit 103 is input to the video display output circuit 104 and the memory control circuit 109.

  The video display output circuit 104, in accordance with instructions from the microcomputer 111, the video signal generated by the video signal processing circuit 103 and the OSD signal generated for displaying the menu screen and warning screen for performing various settings and camcorder status display. Are mixed and displayed on the LCD 105.

  On the other hand, the memory control circuit 109 outputs the video signal generated by the video signal processing circuit 103 to either the internal memory 108 or the external memory 106 installed in the external memory slot 107 in accordance with an instruction from the microcomputer 111.

  The remaining capacity detection circuit 110 detects the remaining capacity of the external memory 106 installed in the external memory slot 107 and notifies the microcomputer 111 of it. The microcomputer 111 determines whether the remaining capacity of the external memory 106 has fallen below a predetermined value. When the remaining capacity of the external memory 106 falls below a predetermined value, the memory control circuit 109 selects the internal memory 108 as a video signal recording destination. On the other hand, when the remaining capacity of the external memory 106 does not fall below a predetermined value, the memory control circuit 109 selects the external memory 106 as a video signal recording destination.

  A trigger for starting recording or ending recording of the video signal is grasped by the microcomputer 111 via the recording switch 112. The video signal recorded in the internal memory 108 can be transferred to the external memory 106 via the data transfer path 113.

  Here, the processing operation of the imaging apparatus when performing continuous shooting will be described. Recording of moving image data is started when the user operates the recording switch 112. Basically, it is recommended that the external memory 106 is mounted. However, if the external memory 106 is not mounted, the memory control circuit 109 selects the internal memory 108 as a recording destination and stores it in the internal memory 108. Start recording video data. If the external memory 106 is attached, the memory control circuit 109 selects the external memory 106 as a recording destination, and starts recording moving image data in the external memory 106.

  In this case, the recordable time as information to inform the user is calculated from the remaining capacity detected by the remaining capacity detection circuit 110 that detects the remaining capacity of the external memory 106 installed in the external memory slot 107. Based on the calculated recordable time, an OSD display is generated by the video display output circuit 104, mixed with the video signal generated by the video signal processing circuit 103, and displayed on the LCD 105. FIG. 5 shows a specific example when the recordable time is displayed. In addition, as information to notify the user, the remaining capacity itself may be displayed on the LCD 105 instead of the recordable time. FIG. 6 shows a specific example when the remaining capacity is displayed.

  If recording continues for a long time because shooting continues, the remaining capacity of the external memory 106 attached to the external memory slot 107 may be insufficient, so the remaining capacity of the external memory 106 is predetermined. Determine if it is below the value. When the remaining capacity of the external memory 106 falls below a predetermined value, the memory control circuit 109 switches the recording destination of the moving image data generated by the video signal processing circuit 103 from the external memory 106 to the internal memory 108. In this case, a warning display for prompting the user to replace the recorded external memory 106 with a new external memory 106 ′ is displayed on the LCD 105. FIG. 7 shows a specific example when a warning prompting replacement of the external memory is displayed.

  The user recognizes that the external memory needs to be replaced by seeing this warning display, removes the recorded external memory 106 from the external memory slot 107, and installs a new external memory 106 '. When a new external memory 106 ′ is installed in the external memory slot 107, the memory control circuit 109 switches the recording destination of the moving image data generated by the video signal processing circuit 103 from the internal memory 108 to the new external memory 106 ′. In this case, the remaining capacity of the new external memory 106 ′ is detected by the remaining capacity detection circuit 110, and the remaining capacity obtained by subtracting the capacity of the moving image data recorded in the internal memory 108 during the exchange of the external memory is obtained therefrom. The recordable time is calculated from the obtained remaining capacity. That is, as the remaining capacity of the new external memory 106 ′, a numerical value considering the moving image data recorded in the internal memory 108 during the exchange of the external memory is displayed. Based on the calculated recordable time, an OSD display is generated by the video display output circuit 104, mixed with the video signal generated by the video signal processing circuit 103, and displayed on the LCD 105. A specific example when the recordable time is displayed is as shown in FIG. Further, not the recordable time but the remaining capacity itself may be displayed on the LCD 105 (see FIG. 6).

  When the user operates the recording switch 112, the recording of the moving image data is finished. The memory control circuit 109 transfers the moving image data recorded in the internal memory 108 to the new external memory 106 ′ during the exchange of the external memory. Since data is being transferred from the internal memory 108 to the external memory 106 ′, the control of the recording switch 112 is disabled (not permitted), and at the same time, a warning that the recording operation cannot be performed is displayed on the LCD 105. FIG. 8 shows a specific example when a warning indicating that the recording operation cannot be performed is displayed. As shown in FIG. 8, a progress bar indicating the progress of data transfer from the internal memory 108 to the external memory 106 'is also displayed.

  Further, for example, displaying the recordable time in the external memory, the recordable time in the internal memory 108 and the continuous shooting time on the LCD 105 at the same time also leads to improvement in user convenience. FIG. 9 shows a specific example when the recordable time and the continuous shooting time are displayed. Also, displaying the remaining capacity of the external memory, the remaining capacity of the internal memory 108, and the continuous shooting time on the LCD 105 at the same time leads to improvement in user convenience. FIG. 10 shows a specific example when the remaining capacity and the continuous shooting time are displayed. As described above, a series of processes for continuous shooting is completed.

  Next, a specific operation in the imaging apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In step S201, the user starts recording moving image data by operating the recording switch 112, and the process proceeds to step S202.

  In step S202, it is determined whether or not the external memory 106 is installed in the external memory slot 107. If the external memory 106 is not attached, the process proceeds to step S206. If the external memory 106 is attached, the process proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, the memory control circuit 109 selects the external memory 106 as a recording destination, starts recording the moving image data output from the video signal processing circuit 103 in the external memory 106, and proceeds to step S204.

  In step S204, the remaining capacity of the external memory 106 is detected by the remaining capacity detection circuit 110, and the recordable time is calculated from the detected remaining capacity. Based on the calculated recordable time, an OSD display is generated by the video display output circuit 104, mixed with the video signal output from the video signal processing circuit 103, and displayed on the LCD 105 (see FIG. 5). In this example, the recordable time is displayed. However, as described above, it is also effective to display the remaining recordable capacity. In this case, the remaining capacity of the external memory 106 is detected by the remaining capacity detection circuit 110. Based on the detected remaining capacity, an OSD display is generated by the video display output circuit 104, mixed with the video signal output from the video signal processing circuit 103, and displayed on the LCD 105 (see FIG. 6). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S205.

  In step S205, it is determined whether the remaining capacity of the external memory 106 has fallen below a predetermined value. If the remaining capacity of the external memory 106 falls below a predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S206.

  In step S206, the memory control circuit 109 switches the recording destination of the moving image data output from the video signal processing circuit 103 from the external memory 106 to the internal memory 108, and proceeds to step S207.

  In step S207, a warning display for prompting the user to replace the recorded external memory 106 with a new external memory 106 ′ is displayed on the LCD 105 (see FIG. 7). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S208.

  In step S <b> 208, it is detected whether or not a new external memory 106 ′ is installed in the external memory slot 107. When a new external memory 106 ′ is installed, the process proceeds to step S209.

  In step S209, the memory control circuit 109 switches the recording destination of the moving image data output from the video signal processing circuit 103 from the internal memory 108 to a new external memory 106 ′. As a result, the recording of the moving image data in the internal memory 108 is completed, and the recording in the new external memory 106 ′ is started, and the process proceeds to step S210.

  In step S210, taking into account that the moving image data recorded in the internal memory 108 during the exchange of the external memory from step S206 to step S208 is transferred to the external memory 106 ′ mounted later, a new one is taken into consideration. The remaining capacity of the external memory 106 ′ is detected by the remaining capacity detection circuit 110. Then, the recordable time is calculated from the detected remaining capacity. Based on the calculated recordable time, an OSD display is generated by the video display output circuit 104, mixed with the video signal output from the video signal processing circuit 103, and displayed on the LCD 105 (see FIG. 5). Then, it progresses to step S211.

  In step S211, the user ends recording of moving image data by operating the recording switch 112, and the process proceeds to step S212.

  In step S212, the memory control circuit 109 transfers the moving image data recorded in the internal memory 108 during the exchange of the external memory in steps S206 to S208 to the external memory 106 ′, and proceeds to step S213.

  In step S213, since data from the internal memory 108 to the external memory 106 'is being transferred, the control of the recording switch 112 is invalidated, and at the same time, a warning that the recording operation cannot be performed is displayed on the LCD 105 (FIG. 8). See). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S214.

  In step S214, it is determined whether or not the data transfer from the main body memory 108 to the external memory 106 'has been completed.

  Next, referring to FIG. 3, the memory usage status of the external memory 106 (106 ′) and the internal memory 108 will be described. The vertical axis in FIG. 3 represents the memory usage status of the external memory 106 (106 ′) and the memory usage status of the internal memory 108. Also, the horizontal axis of FIG. 3 represents time, and specific movement of each block including the timing will be described in detail below.

  First, recording of moving image data is started by the user operating the recording switch 112 (timing 310 in FIG. 3). At timing 310 when recording of moving image data starts, recording of moving image data into the external memory 106 starts.

  In FIG. 3, a period for recording in the external memory 106 is a period 301, a recorded content recorded at this time is a moving picture A, and a recording destination of the moving picture A data is an external memory A. A graph 304 shows a state in which the recording of the moving image A data in the external memory A continues, and the usable remaining capacity of the external memory A gradually decreases. In the period 301 in which the moving image A data is recorded in the external memory 106, the recordable time displayed on the LCD 105 is generated by calculating from the remaining capacity of the external memory A detected by the remaining capacity detection circuit 110. Thereafter, at timing 312, it is detected that the remaining capacity of the external memory A is below a predetermined value, and the recording destination of a series of moving image data is switched from the external memory A to the internal memory 108.

  The period for recording in the internal memory 108 is a period 302, the recorded content recorded at this time is the moving image B, and the recording destination of the moving image B data is the internal memory. A graph 305 shows a state in which the recording of the moving image B data in the internal memory continues and the remaining usable capacity of the internal memory gradually decreases. In a period 302 in which the moving image B data is recorded in the main unit memory 108, the user performs an exchange operation for a new external memory 106 ′. At a timing 313 when the external memory 106 ′ is installed in the external memory slot 107, the recording destination of the series of moving image data is switched from the internal memory 108 to the external memory B.

  A period for recording in the new external memory 106 ′ is a period 303, a content recorded at this time is a moving image C, and a recording destination of the moving image C data is an external memory B. A graph 306 shows that the recording of moving image C data in the external memory B continues, and the usable capacity of the external memory B is gradually decreasing. In the period 303 in which the moving image C data is recorded in the new external memory 106 ′, the recordable time displayed on the LCD 105 is recorded in the remaining capacity of the external memory B detected by the remaining capacity detection circuit 110 and the internal memory. It is generated by calculating from the capacity of the moving image B data. Specifically, since the moving image B data recorded in the internal memory needs to be transferred later to the external memory B, the area must be secured in advance. Therefore, it is important to calculate the recordable time by the remaining capacity obtained by subtracting the capacity of the moving image B data recorded in the internal memory from the remaining capacity of the external memory B. Thus, when performing continuous shooting, the user can easily grasp the timing for exchanging the external memory next.

  Thereafter, when the user operates the recording switch 112, recording of a series of moving image data (moving images A, B, and C) is ended (timing 311 in FIG. 3).

  In summary, the moving image A data illustrated in the graph 304 is recorded in the external memory A, the moving image B data illustrated in the graph 305 is recorded in the internal memory, and the moving image C data illustrated in the graph 306 is stored in the external memory B. To be recorded. After the recording end timing 311, the data transfer of the moving image B data recorded in the internal memory to the external memory B is started.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the memory usage status of the external memory 106 (106 ′) and the internal memory 108 will be described. Reference numeral 401 denotes moving image B data recorded in the internal memory. Reference numeral 402 denotes moving image C data recorded in the external memory B. When the data transfer of the moving image B data 401 to the external memory B performed after the recording is completed, the moving image B data is included in the external memory B (moving image B + C). Therefore, the moving image A data included in the external memory A and the moving image data B and the moving image C data included in the external memory B can be continuously reproduced simply by switching between the external memory A and the external memory B.

  The object of the present invention can also be achieved by supplying a storage medium storing software program codes for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiments to a system or apparatus. In this case, the computer (or CPU or MPU) of the system or apparatus reads and executes 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 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, the functions of the above-described embodiments are not limited to being realized by executing the program code read by the computer. For example, an OS (basic system or operating system) running on the computer performs part or all of the actual processing based on an instruction of the program code, and the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by the processing. May be.

  Further, the program code read from the storage medium may be written in a memory provided in a function expansion board inserted into the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer. In this case, after being written in the memory, the CPU of the function expansion board or function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing based on the instruction of the program code, and the function of the above-described embodiment is performed by the processing. Is realized.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an imaging apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the specific operation | movement in the imaging device which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the memory usage condition of an external memory and the memory in a main body. It is a figure for demonstrating the memory usage condition of an external memory and the memory in a main body. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of LCD. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of LCD. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of LCD. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of LCD. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of LCD. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of LCD.

Explanation of symbols

101 Lens 102 CCD
103 video signal processing circuit 104 video display output circuit 105 LCD
106 External memory 106 ′ External memory 107 External memory slot 108 Internal memory 109 Memory control circuit 110 Remaining capacity detection circuit 111 Microcomputer 112 Recording switch

Claims (8)

An imaging means for photoelectrically converting a subject image;
An external memory that can be attached to and detached from the imaging device body;
An internal memory of the imaging device main body,
Recording instruction means for instructing recording start and recording end of moving image data generated by photoelectric conversion by the imaging means;
External memory remaining capacity detecting means for detecting the remaining capacity of the external memory;
When the external memory is mounted, the moving image data is recorded in the external memory, and when the remaining capacity of the external memory falls below a predetermined value, the recording destination of the moving image data is stored in the main body from the external memory. Memory control means for switching to a memory, and when a new external memory is attached, switching a recording destination of moving image data from the internal memory to the new external memory;
In-body moving image data capacity detection means for detecting the capacity of moving image data recorded in the internal memory until the recording destination is switched from the external memory and thereafter the recording destination is switched to the new external memory;
At least one of a remaining capacity obtained by subtracting the capacity of the moving image data detected by the internal moving image data capacity detecting means from the remaining capacity of the new external memory, and a recordable time calculated from the remaining capacity Display control means for displaying on the display device;
Data transfer control means for transferring video data recorded in the internal memory to the new external memory until the recording destination is switched from the external memory and thereafter the recording destination is switched to the new external memory An imaging apparatus comprising:   The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a warning unit that issues a warning when the remaining capacity of the external memory falls below a predetermined value.   The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the data transfer control unit executes the data transfer after receiving an instruction to end recording of moving image data by the recording instruction unit.   4. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1, wherein recording start by the recording instruction unit is not permitted during data transfer by the data transfer control unit. 5.   The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit displays a continuous shooting time together.   6. The display control means according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the remaining capacity of the internal memory and the recordable time calculated from the remaining capacity is displayed together. The imaging device described in 1. Imaging means for photoelectrically converting a subject image, an external memory that can be attached to and detached from the imaging apparatus main body, a memory in the main body of the imaging apparatus main body, and recording start and recording end of moving image data generated by photoelectric conversion by the imaging means A recording control method in an imaging apparatus comprising recording instruction means for instructing and external memory remaining capacity detecting means for detecting the remaining capacity of the external memory,
A procedure for recording moving image data in the external memory when the external memory is mounted;
A procedure for switching the recording destination of moving image data from the external memory to the internal memory when the remaining capacity of the external memory falls below a predetermined value;
A procedure for switching the recording destination of moving image data from the internal memory to the new external memory when a new external memory is attached;
A procedure for detecting the capacity of moving image data recorded in the internal memory until the recording destination is switched from the external memory and then the recording destination is switched to the new external memory;
A display device that displays at least one of a remaining capacity obtained by subtracting a capacity of moving image data recorded in the detected internal memory from a remaining capacity of the new external memory, and a recordable time calculated from the remaining capacity The steps to display in
A procedure for transferring video data recorded in the internal memory to the new external memory until the recording destination is switched from the external memory and thereafter the recording destination is switched to the new external memory. A recording control method in an image pickup apparatus. Imaging means for photoelectrically converting a subject image, an external memory that can be attached to and detached from the imaging apparatus main body, a memory in the main body of the imaging apparatus main body, and recording start and recording end of moving image data generated by photoelectric conversion by the imaging means A program for performing recording control in an imaging apparatus comprising recording instruction means for instructing and external memory remaining capacity detection means for detecting the remaining capacity of the external memory,
A process of recording video data in the external memory when the external memory is mounted;
A process of switching the recording destination of moving image data from the external memory to the internal memory when the remaining capacity of the external memory falls below a predetermined value;
A process of switching the recording destination of the video data from the internal memory to the new external memory when a new external memory is attached;
A process of detecting the capacity of moving image data recorded in the internal memory until the recording destination is switched from the external memory and then the recording destination is switched to the new external memory;
A display device that displays at least one of a remaining capacity obtained by subtracting a capacity of moving image data recorded in the detected internal memory from a remaining capacity of the new external memory, and a recordable time calculated from the remaining capacity Processing to be displayed in
A process of transferring the moving image data recorded in the internal memory to the new external memory until the recording destination is switched from the external memory and then the recording destination is switched to the new external memory. A program to make it run.

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