JP2010109477A - Imaging apparatus, control method thereof and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a photographer to change a photographing range in accordance with photographer's intention even from a separated place without feeling that something is wrong as compared with a conventional method for changing a photographing range as usual. <P>SOLUTION: An imaging apparatus in which an imaging unit 100 for performing photography and a display unit 200 for displaying an image photographed by the imaging unit 100 are separated from each other includes: a motion detection part 106 for detecting the motion of the imaging unit 100; a motion detection part 203 for detecting the motion of the display unit 200; and radio interfaces 107, 108, 205, 206 allowing mutual communication between the imaging unit 100 and the display unit 200 in the separated state of the imaging unit 100 and the display unit 200: wherein the photographing range of the imaging unit is changed by driving a blur correction lens 133 e.g. on the basis of the result of the motion detection part 203 in the display unit. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an imaging apparatus in which an imaging unit and a display unit are separated, a control method thereof, and a program.

  When shooting operations such as shutters are performed from a location away from the imaging device, a pan head is provided in the imaging device, and the imaging range is switched as the photographer intends by controlling the imaging device and the pan head by remote control. There is a method (for example, refer to Patent Document 1). In this prior example, an image signal from an imaging device is received via a communication cable and displayed on a display device at the photographer's hand to confirm the imaging range. When it is desired to switch the confirmed shooting range, the shooting range is switched by transmitting a control signal via the communication cable and controlling the pan head. In addition, the control signal can be transmitted to the imaging apparatus, and the control signal can be transmitted through the communication cable to perform zoom control.

  In addition, there is a method in which the subject (and the photographer) himself uses a remote control device to perform zoom control sensuously to switch the shooting range (see, for example, Patent Document 2). In this prior example, the imaging device receives light emitted from a light emitting unit provided in the remote control device, and framing is determined according to the light emission position. Therefore, the photographer who is the subject only has to move the light emission position of the remote control device at hand so as to achieve the desired framing.

JP-A-8-275045 JP 2003-289464 A

  When a pan head is used as in Patent Document 1, it is possible to switch to a desired photographing range, but the apparatus becomes large and difficult to use in crowds. Moreover, even if it is a place that can be looked over, a flat installation surface is required to install the pan head, so it cannot always be used. Furthermore, a pan head must be purchased, which imposes an economic burden and is difficult for general users to adopt. And most of all, it takes a lot of time to set up the pan head, and there is a risk of missing a great opportunity to shoot.

  On the other hand, when the framing is operated with the remote control device as in Patent Document 2, the zoom operation can be performed, but it is difficult to switch the photographing center. Further, since the range in which the framing can be set is limited to the range where the subject can reach, it is difficult to set a wide shooting range such as including a landscape. Furthermore, although the remote control device is provided with a display unit so that the shooting range can be confirmed, there is an operation in which framing is set, the shooting range is checked on the display unit of the remote control device, and the shutter is released. For this reason, it takes a considerable amount of time, and there is a risk of missing precious photo opportunities.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and without using an auxiliary device such as a remote control device or a pan head, the shooting range can be normally set as intended by the photographer even from a remote location. The purpose is to make it possible to change the shooting range without causing a sense of incongruity compared to the method of changing.

An imaging apparatus according to the present invention is an imaging apparatus in which an imaging unit that performs imaging and a display unit that displays an image captured by the imaging unit are separated, and a motion detection unit that detects the movement of the display unit; A communication unit that enables communication with the imaging unit and the display unit being separated from each other; and a control unit that controls a shooting range of the imaging unit based on a result of the motion detection unit of the display unit. It is characterized by having.
According to the control method of the imaging apparatus of the present invention, an imaging unit that performs imaging and a display unit that displays an image captured by the imaging unit are separated, and a motion detection unit that detects the movement of the display unit; An imaging apparatus control method comprising: a communication unit capable of communicating with each other in a state where the imaging unit and the display unit are separated from each other, wherein the imaging unit is based on a result of a motion detection unit of the display unit And a step of controlling the photographing range.
In the program of the present invention, an imaging unit that performs imaging and a display unit that displays an image captured by the imaging unit are separated, a motion detection unit that detects a movement of the display unit, and the imaging unit A program for controlling an imaging apparatus including a communication unit that can communicate with each other in a state of being separated from the display unit, and based on the result of the motion detection unit of the display unit, Causes the computer to execute processing for controlling the shooting range.

  According to the present invention, the photographer can change the shooting range by moving the display unit while checking the shooting range on the display unit at hand. This makes it possible to change the shooting range without using an auxiliary device such as a remote control device or a pan head, and from a remote location as intended by the photographer and without a sense of incongruity compared to the usual method of changing the shooting range. can do.

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is an overall block diagram of an imaging apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic external view of the imaging apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the imaging apparatus according to the present embodiment is configured to be detachable from the imaging unit 100 and the display unit 200.

  The imaging unit 100 includes the following blocks as shown in FIG. Reference numeral 105 denotes a CPU (hereinafter referred to as a CPU (imaging unit)), which controls each block in the imaging unit 100. A lens control unit 102 receives an instruction from a CPU (imaging unit) 105 and generates a signal for controlling the lens unit 101. A lens unit 101 includes various optical members, and is controlled based on a control signal from the lens control unit 102. The optical member of the lens unit 101 will be described in detail later.

  Reference numeral 103 denotes an image pickup unit, which includes an image pickup element formed of a CCD sensor, a CMOS sensor, or the like that forms an image of light collected by the lens unit 101 and picks up an image of a subject. Reference numeral 104 denotes an image processing circuit, which arranges an electrical signal photoelectrically converted by the imaging unit 103 as an image signal. Here, the image signal is temporarily stored in a RAM in the CPU (imaging unit) 105. The image signal stored in the RAM is recorded on an image recording medium (not shown). The image recording medium is, for example, a semiconductor memory such as a compact flash (registered trademark) memory or an SD card, an optical disk memory such as a DVD, a BD, or an HDD.

  Reference numeral 107 denotes a wireless interface (wireless I / F), and an image signal stored in a RAM in a CPU (imaging unit) 105 is transmitted to the display unit 200 through the wireless interface 107 by wireless communication. A wireless interface (wireless I / F) 108 receives a signal from the display unit 200. The wireless interfaces 107 and 108 function as a communication unit that enables communication with each other in a state where the imaging unit 100 and the display unit 200 are separated from each other.

  Reference numeral 106 denotes a motion detection unit that detects the motion of the imaging unit 100 and supplies the result to a CPU (imaging unit) 105.

  Each component described above operates when power is supplied from a power supply unit (not shown). Although not shown in the figure, an operation switch is provided, and the CPU (imaging unit) 105 controls each operation in response to the operation of the operation switch. The operation switch includes a power switch, a zoom switch, a release switch, and the like. The power switch turns on / off the power of the imaging unit 100. The zoom switch instructs zoom driving. The release switch is a two-push shutter operating means. The first SW1 is used to give instructions for returning from shooting standby and shooting start preparation, and the second SW2 is used for taking pictures and showing images taken at the same time. The recording instruction to the image recording medium not to be performed is also performed.

  Here, the lens unit 101 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the optical members of the lens unit 101 include a fixed lens 130, a zoom lens 131, a diaphragm 132, a shake correction lens 133, and a focus lens 134. Light from the subject is imaged by the imaging unit 103 through these optical members. The lens unit 101 also includes a zoom motor 135 that drives the zoom lens 131, a shake correction motor 136 that drives the shake correction lens 133, and a focus motor 137 that drives the focus lens 134. The zoom motor 135, the shake correction motor 136, and the focus motor 137 drive the corresponding lenses based on the control signal from the lens control unit 102.

  The display unit 200 includes the following blocks as shown in FIG. Reference numeral 202 denotes a CPU (hereinafter referred to as a CPU (display unit)), which controls each block in the display unit 200.

  Reference numeral 205 denotes a wireless interface (wireless I / F) that receives an image signal from the imaging unit 100. Reference numeral 206 denotes a wireless interface (wireless I / F) that performs wireless communication with the imaging unit 100. The wireless interfaces 205 and 206 function as a communication unit that enables communication between the imaging unit 100 and the display unit 200 in a separated state.

  Reference numeral 201 denotes an LCD driver, which performs each process of the received image signal. A panel 204 displays an image signal from the LCD driver 201 as a captured image.

  A motion detection unit 203 detects the motion of the display unit 200 and supplies the result to the CPU 202.

  Each component described above operates in the same manner as the imaging unit 100 when power is supplied from a power supply unit (not shown). Although not shown in the figure, an operation switch is provided, and the CPU (display unit) 202 controls each operation in response to the operation of the operation switch. The operation switches include a power switch, a zoom switch, a release switch, and the like, as with the imaging unit 100. The power switch turns on / off the display unit 200. The zoom switch instructs zoom driving and is wirelessly communicated to the imaging unit 100 via the wireless interface 206. The release switch is also a shutter operation unit having the same role as the release switch of the image capturing unit 100, and is wirelessly communicated to the image capturing unit 100 through the wireless interface 206. Note that the operation switch of the display unit 200 may be realized by a touch panel method that displays an operation screen on the panel 204 and satisfies a function as an operation switch when the photographer touches. For example, the touch panel has a configuration in which a spacer is provided between a plastic film provided with a transparent electrode and a glass plate provided with a transparent electrode on the surface of the panel 204. When this surface is pressed with a pen or a finger from above, the electrode surface at the pressed position comes into contact and a current flows, whereby a predetermined signal can be output. Since the touch panel is a well-known one, detailed description of its operation principle and the like is omitted. Of course, the touch panel may be realized by other configurations.

  Next, the motion detection unit 106 will be described with reference to FIG. Reference numerals 150, 151, and 152 denote gyro sensors that detect the movement of the imaging unit 100 itself. The gyro sensor 150 outputs angular velocity signals around the yaw direction axis, the gyro sensor 151 around the pitch direction axis, and the gyro sensor 152 around the roll direction axis. Reference numerals 153, 154, and 155 denote integration circuits that filter high-frequency noise components included in the angular velocity signal. An angular displacement signal calculation unit 156 generates an angular displacement signal (control signal) based on the angular velocity signals in the yaw direction, the pitch direction, and the roll direction, and outputs the angular displacement signal (control signal) to the CPU (imaging unit) 105. Although the motion detection unit 106 of the imaging unit 100 has been described here, the motion detection unit 203 of the display unit 200 has the same configuration. Here, as shown in FIG. 5, the yaw direction is a lateral direction (X-axis direction) with respect to the imaging unit 100 (or the display unit 200). The pitch direction is the vertical direction (Y-axis direction) with respect to the imaging unit 100 (or the display unit 200). The roll direction is the front-rear direction (Z-axis direction) with respect to the imaging unit 100 (or the display unit 200).

  Next, an outline of the control of the shooting range will be described with reference to FIG. In an imaging apparatus in which the imaging unit 100 and the display unit 200 are detachable, a shooting operation such as a shutter can be performed while confirming the imaging range on the display unit 200 even from a location away from the imaging unit 100. At this time, by moving the display unit 200, the shooting range of the imaging unit 100 can be controlled in conjunction with the movement. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 6A, the imaging range is confirmed on the display unit 200 at a location away from the imaging unit 100 in a state where the imaging unit 100 is fixed with a tripod or the like. As a result, when it is desired to change the shooting range to the right, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the display unit 200 is moved to the right, the motion detection unit 203 generates an angular displacement signal (control signal). Are transmitted to the imaging unit 100. The imaging unit 100 receives the angular displacement signal and changes the shooting range to the right as shown in FIG. Similarly, if it is desired to change to the left, the display unit 200 may be moved to the left, and if it is desired to change to the vertical, the display 200 may be moved to the vertical. Further, the zoom may be adjusted by moving the display unit 200 in the front-rear direction. Note that if the CPU (display unit) 202 is configured so that the gain of the angular displacement signal can be adjusted, it is possible to set an amount of change that changes the shooting range in accordance with the sense of the photographer. For example, when it is not preferable that the shooting range changes suddenly, it is possible to set so as not to react to a slight movement.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, a shooting range control process in the image pickup apparatus according to the first embodiment will be described. When the control of the shooting range is started (step S100), it is first determined whether or not the display unit 200 is attached to the imaging unit 100 (step S101). Specifically, the angular displacement signals detected by the gyro sensors 150, 151, and 152 in the motion detection unit 106 of the imaging unit 100 and the gyro sensors 150, 151, and 152 in the motion detection unit 203 of the display unit 200 are detected. Compare with angular displacement signal. If the angular displacement signals are the same as a result of the comparison, it can be determined that the display unit 200 is attached to the imaging unit 100. On the other hand, when the amount and direction of movement are different, the angular displacement signal is different, so that it can be determined that the display unit 200 is not attached to the imaging unit 100.

  If it is determined in step S101 that the display unit 200 is attached to the image pickup unit 100, the control is switched to the normal mode in which the light received by the lens unit 101 is used as it is, and the control of the shooting range is ended (step S101). S109). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S101 that the display unit 200 is not attached to the imaging unit 100, it is determined whether the imaging unit 100 is fixed (step S102). Specifically, if the angular displacement signals detected by the gyro sensors 150, 151, and 152 in the motion detection unit 106 of the imaging unit 100 are not less than a predetermined value, it can be determined that the imaging unit 100 is not fixed. Here, “below a predetermined value” indicates that each displacement signal is a value substantially equal to zero. Also, the angular displacement signal when fixed is 0.

  If it is determined in step S102 that the image pickup unit 100 is not fixed, the process shifts to the normal mode in which the light received by the lens unit 101 is used as it is, and the control of the shooting range is ended (step S109). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S102 that the imaging unit 100 is fixed, the control mode is changed to a mode in which the shooting range changes in conjunction with the movement of the display unit 200 (step S103). The processing of steps S101 to S103 so far may be performed by the CPU (imaging unit) 105 or the CPU (display unit) 202.

  In the control mode in which the shooting range changes in conjunction with the movement of the display unit 200, the CPU (display unit) 202 uses the angular displacement signals detected by the gyro sensors 150, 151, and 152 in the movement detection unit 203 of the display unit 200. It detects as a motion vector of the display part 200 (step S104). Then, it is determined whether or not the detected angular displacement signal is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (step S105). If not greater than the predetermined value, the process returns to step S104, and the angular displacement signal is detected as the movement of the display unit 200 repeatedly. . On the other hand, if the detected angular displacement signal is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, a control value (control signal) for controlling the imaging range is generated according to the detected angular displacement signal (step S106), and the wireless interface 206 and the wireless interface Wireless communication is performed via 108, and it is sent to a CPU (imaging unit) 105.

  Next, the CPU (imaging unit) 105 generates a lens control signal for driving the shake correction lens 133 in the lens unit 101 according to the control value received from the display unit 200, and sends the lens control signal to the lens control unit 102. The lens control unit 102 changes the shooting range by driving the shake correction motor 136 based on the lens control signal from the CPU (imaging unit) 105 (step S107).

  The photographer performs final fine adjustment while confirming whether or not the photographing range is optimal, and fixes the photographing range. When the shooting range is fixed (step S108), the normal mode is entered and the control of the shooting range is terminated (step S109).

  Here, the final fine adjustment in step S108 will be described. For example, the camera shake correction motor 136 may be driven such that when a point on the touch panel of the display unit 200 that is desired to be the photographing center is touched, the automatically touched point is the photographing center. Further, for example, when the photographer touches the touch panel while switching the photographing range in step S107, the change of the photographing range may be stopped.

  In addition, an acceleration sensor may be used in place of the gyro sensors 150, 151, and 152 as motion detection means for detecting the motion of the imaging unit 100 and the display unit 200. When the acceleration sensor is used, the concept of acceleration can be added to the method for detecting whether or not the movement is intended by the photographer, so that it is possible to control the photographing range more accurately.

  As described above, when an operation such as a shutter is performed at a location away from the imaging unit 100, the photographer changes the shooting range by moving the display unit 200 while checking the shooting range on the display unit 200 at hand. can do. Therefore, the shooting range can be switched with the same feeling as when the imaging unit 100 and the display unit 200 are worn.

  Further, by controlling the shooting range using the shake correction lens 133 used in a general imaging device, it can be realized without using an auxiliary device such as a remote control device or a pan head.

  Furthermore, since the shutter operation can be performed immediately while confirming the photographing range on the display unit 200 at hand, the number of re-taking is drastically reduced, and the precious shutter chance is not missed.

(Second Embodiment)
In the first embodiment, the configuration in which the lens provided on the optical path is shifted when controlling the shooting range of the imaging unit 100 has been described. However, in the second embodiment, zooming and angle-of-view extraction are performed. The configuration will be described. The configuration of the imaging apparatus is the same as that shown in FIG. 1, and detailed description thereof is omitted here.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the outline of the control of the photographing range in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 9A, the zoom lens 131 in the lens unit 101 is used to control the shooting range so that the subject desired by the photographer is included. In this case, if the subject itself is deviated from the photographing center indicated by the ☆ mark, the photographing center cannot be changed even if the zoom operation is performed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9B, the actual shooting range is narrowed from the display range displayed on the display unit 200, and control is performed so that the shooting range comes to the center of the subject.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10, a photographing range control process in the image pickup apparatus according to the second embodiment will be described. When control of the shooting range is started (step S200), it is first determined whether or not the display unit 200 is attached to the image pickup unit 100 (step S201). Specifically, as described in the first embodiment, the angular displacement signals detected by the gyro sensors 150, 151, and 152 in the motion detection unit 106 of the imaging unit 100, and the motion detection unit 203 of the display unit 200. The angular displacement signals detected by the gyro sensors 150, 151, and 152 are compared.

  When it is determined in step S201 that the display unit 200 is attached to the image capturing unit 100, the control is performed on the image capturing range by shifting to the normal mode in which the light received by the lens unit 101 is used as it is. S210). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S201 that the display unit 200 is not attached to the imaging unit 100, it is determined whether the imaging unit 100 is fixed (step S202). Specifically, as described in the first embodiment, if the angular displacement signals detected by the gyro sensors 150, 151, and 152 in the motion detection unit 106 of the imaging unit 100 are not less than a predetermined value, the imaging unit It can be determined that 100 is not fixed.

  If it is determined in step S202 that the image capturing unit 100 is not fixed, the process shifts to the normal mode in which the light received by the lens unit 101 is used as it is, and the control of the shooting range is terminated (step S210). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S202 that the imaging unit 100 is fixed, the control mode is changed to a mode in which the shooting range changes in conjunction with the movement of the display unit 200 (step S203). The processing of steps S201 to S203 so far may be performed by the CPU (imaging unit) 105 or the CPU (display unit) 202.

  In the control mode in which the shooting range changes in conjunction with the movement of the display unit 200, a zoom operation is performed under the control of the CPU (imaging unit) 105 so that the subject that the user wants to shoot is displayed (contained). The zoom lens 131 in the lens unit 101 is controlled (step S204).

  Further, the CPU (display unit) 202 detects the angular displacement signals detected by the gyro sensors 150, 151, and 152 in the motion detection unit 203 of the display unit 200 as a motion vector of the display unit 200 (step S205). Then, it is determined whether or not the detected angular displacement signal is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (step S206). If not greater than the predetermined value, the process returns to step S205, and the angular displacement signal is detected as the movement of the display unit 200 repeatedly. . On the other hand, if the detected angular displacement signal is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, a control value (control signal) for controlling the imaging range is generated according to the detected angular displacement signal (step S207).

  Subsequently, the CPU (display unit) 202 moves the shooting range in accordance with the generated control value, and displays it on the display unit 200 (step S208). As shown in FIG. 5, the yaw direction, the pitch direction, the roll direction, and the movement of the three-axis display unit 200 can be detected, so that the shooting range can be changed not only vertically and horizontally but also the frame size. it can.

  The photographer performs final fine adjustment while confirming whether or not the photographing range is optimal, and fixes the photographing range. When the shooting range is fixed (step S209), the mode is shifted to the normal mode and the control of the shooting range is ended (step S210).

  Here, the final fine adjustment in step S209 will be described. For example, on the touch panel of the display unit 200, when a location desired to be the center of photographing is touched, the photographing range can be switched under the instruction of the CPU (display unit) 202 so that the location touched automatically becomes the center of photographing. It may be configured. Further, for example, when the photographer touches the touch panel while the shooting range is being switched in step S208, the change of the shooting range may be stopped.

  As described above, when an operation such as a shutter is performed at a location away from the imaging unit 100, the photographer changes the shooting range by moving the display unit 200 while checking the shooting range on the display unit 200 at hand. can do. Therefore, the shooting range can be switched with the same feeling as when the imaging unit 100 and the display unit 200 are worn.

  Further, by controlling the shooting range using an image processing circuit used in the imaging device, it can be realized without using an auxiliary device such as a remote control device or a pan head.

  Furthermore, since the shutter operation can be performed immediately while confirming the photographing range on the display unit 200 at hand, the number of re-taking is drastically reduced, and the precious shutter chance is not missed.

  Furthermore, in the case of the second embodiment, in addition to the above effects, it is possible to shoot within the shooting range desired by the photographer even when the shooting center is significantly deviated. In addition, by zooming in so that the shooting range desired by the photographer can be accommodated, image processing such as trimming is performed after shooting to reduce the number of pixels to a minimum. Can be suppressed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the communication between the imaging unit 100 and the display unit 200 is performed by wireless communication has been described. However, the communication may be performed by wired communication as illustrated in FIG. When wired communication is performed as shown in FIG. 8, there is no fear that the communication deteriorates due to radio wave interference or obstruction, and operations such as a shutter can be performed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the imaging device that can be attached to and detached from the imaging unit 100 and the display unit 200 and can be used as an integrated type has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to any system that has a separated relationship between the imaging device and the display device, even if it does not have an attaching / detaching function. The display device in this case may be provided as an optional product of the imaging device, or may be a display device having a completely different function, such as a mobile phone device.

  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 an overall block diagram of an imaging apparatus according to a first embodiment. 1 is a schematic external view of an imaging apparatus according to a first embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of a lens unit. It is a figure which shows the structure of a motion detection part. It is a figure which shows the direction detected by a motion detection part. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of control of an imaging | photography range. 5 is a flowchart for explaining a photographing range control process in the imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment. FIG. 25 is an overall block diagram illustrating another configuration example of the imaging apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the control of the imaging | photography range in 2nd Embodiment. 12 is a flowchart for explaining a photographing range control process in the imaging apparatus according to the second embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Imaging part 101 Lens unit 102 Lens control part 103 Imaging unit 104 Image processing circuit 105 CPU
106, 203 Motion detection unit 107, 108, 205, 206 Wireless I / F
130 Fixed Lens 131 Zoom Lens 132 Aperture 133 Shake Correction Lens 134 Focus Lens 135 Zoom Motor 136 Shake Correction Motor 137 Focus Motor 150, 151, 152 Gyro Sensors 153, 154, 155 Integration Circuit 156 Angular Displacement Signal Calculation Unit 200 Display Unit 201 LCD Driver 202 CPU
204 panels

Claims (11)

An imaging device in which an imaging unit that performs imaging and a display unit that displays an image captured by the imaging unit are separated,
Movement detecting means for detecting movement of the display unit;
Communication means that enables communication between the imaging unit and the display unit in a separated state;
An image pickup apparatus comprising: a control unit that controls a shooting range of the image pickup unit based on a result of the motion detection unit of the display unit. Comprising a motion detection means for detecting the motion of the imaging unit;
When the control unit determines from the result of the motion detection unit of the imaging unit and the result of the motion detection unit of the display unit that the display unit is not attached to the imaging unit, The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the range is controlled.   The control unit controls a shooting range of the imaging unit when it is determined from the result of the motion detection unit of the imaging unit that the imaging unit is fixed. The imaging device described in 1.   4. The control unit according to claim 1, wherein the control unit controls a shooting range of the imaging unit by shifting a lens provided on an optical path based on a result of the motion detection unit of the display unit. The imaging apparatus of Claim 1.   4. The control unit according to claim 1, wherein the control unit controls a shooting range of the imaging unit by performing zooming and angle-of-view clipping based on a result of the motion detection unit of the display unit. The imaging device according to item.   The imaging according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the movement detection unit of the display unit detects the movement of the display unit based on an output of a gyro sensor arranged in the display unit. apparatus.   The imaging apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the motion detection unit of the imaging unit detects a motion of the imaging unit based on an output of a gyro sensor arranged in the imaging unit.   The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the communication unit is a wireless communication unit.   The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display unit includes a shutter operation unit. An imaging unit that performs imaging and a display unit that displays an image captured by the imaging unit are separated,
Movement detecting means for detecting movement of the display unit;
A control method for an imaging apparatus comprising a communication unit that enables communication between the imaging unit and the display unit in a separated state,
An image pickup apparatus control method comprising: a step of controlling a shooting range of the image pickup unit based on a result of a motion detection unit of the display unit. An imaging unit that performs imaging and a display unit that displays an image captured by the imaging unit are separated,
Movement detecting means for detecting movement of the display unit;
A program for controlling an imaging apparatus including a communication unit that enables communication between the imaging unit and the display unit in a separated state,
The program for making a computer perform the process which controls the imaging | photography range of the said imaging part based on the result of the motion detection means of the said display part.

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