JP2012142780A - Imaging apparatus and imaging program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an imaging apparatus, an imaging program, etc. which enable a user to easily select combination of plural visual effects to be applied to an image.SOLUTION: An imaging apparatus 1 comprises: an imaging part 2 which images a subject and generates electronic image data on the subject; and a display 7 which displays an image corresponding to the image data generated by the imaging part 2. A display control part 11g causes the display 7 to display an image to which a special effect is applied, refers to a recommendation degree information table stored in a recommendation degree information storage part 9c, and causes the display 7 to display information on an auxiliary effect which an image processing part 11b applies to the image displayed on the display 7, in the decreasing order of the recommendation degree corresponding to the combination with the special effect.

Description

  The present invention relates to an imaging apparatus and an imaging program for imaging a subject and generating electronic image data.

  In recent years, in an imaging device such as a digital camera or a digital video, a technique capable of performing image processing according to a user's request on image data obtained by imaging a subject (hereinafter referred to as imaging data) has become widespread. Specifically, many image processes such as a sharpening process, a soft focus process, a grain process, and a color tone process are known. Such image processing may be performed not only by one type but also by combining a plurality of types.

  However, in image processing, there are combinations that are inappropriate to apply to the same imaged data, and combinations that cancel out the effects. For this reason, it has been proposed to establish image processing management and operation procedures in order to suppress useless operations and lower work efficiency. For example, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-260, a part of processing is canceled when processing of mutually contradictory or meaningless combinations is instructed for the same image.

  In addition, there is also known a technique for expanding enjoyment by performing image processing that gives a special visual effect to imaged data to cope with various usage methods of the user. For example, Patent Document 2 discloses a technique capable of recording image data obtained by applying special effects such as wipe or sepia to imaging data. In this technique, the selected special effect is previewed on a monitor so that the user can easily select a desired special effect.

  On the other hand, as a technique related to management of captured images, for example, in Patent Document 3, an evaluation value is calculated from parameter values such as a title of an image file, a comment, the number of times of viewing, and a viewing time, and based on this evaluation value. It is disclosed that a predetermined number of photographed images are extracted as reproduction targets in descending order of evaluation and displayed as a list.

JP 2000-4355 A JP-A-2005-347886 JP 2006-279119 A

  Recently, a plurality of visual effects are also applied to an image obtained by imaging a subject. Therefore, a user interface that allows a user to easily select a combination of visual effects that can provide a desired image is desired. However, in the method of previewing an image to which the selected effect is applied as in Patent Document 2, for example, a huge amount of effect combinations are displayed one by one, and the user is unlikely to select the effect combination. turn into. On the other hand, if all combinations of effects that the manufacturer assumes are inappropriate, the user cannot intentionally create and enjoy an image that combines such effects.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above, and an imaging apparatus and an imaging program that allow a user to easily select and enjoy a combination of a plurality of visual effects to be applied to an image obtained by imaging a subject. The purpose is to provide.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, an imaging apparatus according to the present invention includes an imaging unit that images a subject and generates electronic image data of the subject, and the image generated by the imaging unit. An image pickup apparatus including a display unit capable of displaying a first image corresponding to data, wherein the input unit receives input of information related to processing performed by the image pickup apparatus, and the information received by the input unit, An image processing unit that performs processing for giving a first visual effect to the first image to generate a second image, and performs image processing for giving a second visual effect to the second image; A recommendation level information storage unit that stores recommendation level information that provides a recommendation level according to a combination of the first visual effect and the second visual effect, and the second image is displayed on the display unit, The recommendation level information storage unit A display control unit that displays the information on the second visual effect on the display unit in descending order of the recommendation level according to the combination with the first visual effect with reference to the recommendation level information. It is characterized by that.

  In the imaging apparatus, the image processing unit executes a process of converting the RAW image data generated by the imaging unit into imaging-processed image data using the parameter that gives the first visual effect, and Image processing for giving a second visual effect is performed on the image-processed image data.

  In the imaging apparatus, the first visual effect is an effect given to the entire first image, and the second visual effect is an effect given to at least a part of the second image. It is characterized by being.

  In the imaging apparatus, the image processing unit performs a process of converting the RAW image data generated by the imaging unit into imaging-processed image data, and then performs the first visual processing on the imaging-processed image data. A first image process that provides an effect, and a first image process that is different from the first image process that provides the second visual effect to the image-processed image data subjected to the first image process. The second image processing is performed.

  In the imaging apparatus, the display control unit causes the display unit to display only information related to a second visual effect that can be combined with the first visual effect received by the input unit. To do.

  The imaging apparatus includes: a usage history information storage unit that stores usage history information of a combination of the first visual effect and the second visual effect; and image processing in which the image processing unit provides the second visual effect. The usage history update unit that updates the usage history information each time the command is executed, and the first visual effect included in the recommendation level information based on the usage history information stored in the usage history information storage unit, A recommendation level changing unit that changes the recommendation level of a combination in which the number of times of use exceeds a predetermined number of times in combination with the second visual effect is further provided.

  The imaging apparatus may include history information regarding the number of reproductions and / or reproduction times of the third image to which the first visual effect and the second visual effect are given, as the first visual effect and the second visual effect. Based on the history information storage unit stored in association with the combination with the visual effect, and the history information stored in the history information storage unit, the first visual effect included in the recommendation degree information and the second And a recommendation degree changing unit for changing the recommendation degree of a combination in which the number of reproductions exceeds a predetermined number and / or a combination in which a reproduction time exceeds a predetermined time among combinations with visual effects.

  The imaging apparatus further includes an initialization unit that returns the recommendation level changed by the recommendation level change unit to an initial state, and the initialization unit returns the recommendation level according to information received by the input unit. It is characterized by.

  In the imaging apparatus, the input unit includes a menu switch that receives an input of an instruction signal that instructs the display unit to display information related to an operation menu, and the display control unit receives the instruction signal from the menu switch. In this case, the information on the second visual effect is displayed in a list regardless of the information on the first visual effect received by the input unit.

  In the imaging apparatus, the input unit includes a touch panel that is provided on a display screen of the display unit and receives an input of a signal according to a position of an object in contact with the outside, and the display control unit includes the second control unit. Information on the visual effect is displayed on the display unit by an icon, and the image processing unit is configured to display a second visual effect corresponding to the icon that has received an input in a contact area where the touch panel is located on the display area of the icon. Is applied to the second image.

  In the imaging apparatus, the display control unit displays the icon on the display unit by changing the color and / or size of the icon in accordance with the combination of the first visual effect and the second visual effect. It is characterized by that.

  The imaging apparatus further includes a communication unit capable of communicating with the outside in a mutual direction, and the recommendation level changing unit updates and / or changes the recommendation level information based on information received via the communication unit. It is characterized by.

  An image processing program according to the present invention captures an image of a subject, generates electronic image data of the subject, and displays the first image corresponding to the image data on an imaging apparatus capable of displaying a first image corresponding to the image data. A first input step for receiving input of information relating to the first visual effect given to the image, and an image for giving the first visual effect to the first image in accordance with the information inputted in the first input step A first image processing step for performing processing to generate a second image; a second input step for accepting input of information relating to a second visual effect given to the second image; and the second input A second image processing step for performing image processing for giving a second visual effect to the second image according to the information input in the step; displaying the second image; and Read and refer to the recommendation level information from the recommendation level information storage unit that stores the recommendation level information that gives the recommendation level according to the combination of the effect and the second visual effect, and the information about the second visual effect, The display step of displaying in order of the recommendation degree according to the combination with the first visual effect is executed.

  According to the present invention, the display control unit displays the second image on the display unit, and refers to the recommendation level information stored in the recommendation level information storage unit to obtain information about the second visual effect as the first information. Display on the display unit in descending order of recommendation according to the combination with the visual effect, so that the user refers to the display on the display unit, so that a plurality of visual effects applied to the image obtained by imaging the subject can be overlapped. A combination can be easily selected and enjoyed.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an imaging apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an external appearance of the imaging apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention on the side facing the subject. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an external appearance of a side facing the user of the imaging apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4A is a flowchart illustrating an outline of processing performed by the imaging apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4B is a flowchart illustrating an outline of processing performed by the imaging apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a situation when the imaging apparatus captures a subject in the imaging mode and an image displayed on the display unit. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation menu displayed on the display unit of the imaging apparatus. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the special effect menu displayed on the display unit of the imaging apparatus. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed by the display unit of the imaging apparatus. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the display unit of the imaging apparatus. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the recommendation level information table stored in the recommendation level information storage information unit of the imaging apparatus. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed by the display unit of the imaging apparatus. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the display unit of the imaging apparatus. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the display unit of the imaging apparatus. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the display unit of the imaging apparatus. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the display unit of the imaging apparatus. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a recommendation level information table stored in the recommendation level information storage information unit of the imaging apparatus. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an outline of processing for generating display image data under the set conditions shown in FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an overview of the imaging process illustrated in FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an overview of the reproduction display process shown in FIG. 4-1. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of the auxiliary effect menu displayed on the display unit of the imaging apparatus. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the display unit of the imaging apparatus.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the present invention (hereinafter referred to as “embodiments”) will be described with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below. In the description of the drawings, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an imaging apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the side facing the subject (front side) of the imaging apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a side (back side) facing the user of the imaging apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3, the imaging device 1 captures a subject, generates an electronic image data of the captured subject, and an attitude detection unit 3 that detects acceleration of the imaging device 1. , A light emitting unit 4 that irradiates light to a field of view imaged by the imaging unit 2, a clock 5 having a shooting date determination function and a timer function, and an operation input unit 6 that receives input of various types of information related to processing performed by the imaging device 1. A display unit 7 that displays an image corresponding to the image data generated by the imaging unit 2, a touch panel 8 that receives an input of a signal according to a contact position from the outside, and image data generated by the imaging unit 2. A storage unit 9 that stores various types of information, a communication unit 10 that performs transmission and reception with various databases via the Internet, and a control unit 11 that controls the operation of the imaging apparatus 1 are provided.

  The imaging unit 2 includes a lens unit 2a, a lens driving mechanism 2b, a diaphragm 2c, a diaphragm driving mechanism 2d, a shutter 2e, a shutter driving mechanism 2f, an imaging element 2g, and a signal processing unit 2h.

  The lens unit 2a is configured using a focus lens, a zoom lens, or the like, and condenses light from a predetermined visual field region. The lens driving mechanism 2b is configured using a DC motor or the like, and changes the focus position, focal length, and the like of the lens unit 2a by moving the focus lens, zoom lens, and the like of the lens unit 2a on the optical axis L1. .

  The diaphragm 2c adjusts the exposure by limiting the amount of incident light collected by the lens unit 2a. The aperture drive mechanism 2d is configured using a stepping motor or the like, and drives the aperture 2c.

  The shutter 2e sets the state of the image sensor 2g to an exposure state or a light shielding state. The shutter drive mechanism 2f is configured using a stepping motor or the like, and drives the shutter 2e according to a release signal.

  The imaging device 2g is configured using a CCD (Charge Coupled Device), a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor), or the like that receives the light collected by the lens unit 2a and converts it into an electrical signal (analog signal). The signal is output to the signal processing unit 2h.

  The signal processing unit 2h performs signal processing such as amplification on the electrical signal output from the image sensor 2g, and then converts the digital signal to digital image data (RAW image data) by performing A / D conversion. Output to.

  The posture detection unit 3 is configured using an acceleration sensor. The posture detection unit 3 detects the posture state and / or movement of the imaging device 1 by detecting the acceleration of the imaging device 1. Specifically, the posture detection unit 3 detects the posture of the imaging device 1 with respect to the horizontal plane.

  The light emitting unit 4 is configured using a xenon lamp, an LED (Light Emitting Diode), or the like. The light emitting unit 4 irradiates strobe light that is auxiliary light toward the field of view of the imaging unit 2.

  The timepiece 5 generates a time signal that serves as a reference for the operation of the imaging apparatus 1. Thereby, the control part 11 can set the acquisition time which acquires image data from the image pick-up element 2g, the exposure time of the image pick-up element 2g, etc.

  The operation input unit 6 switches between a power switch 6a for switching the power state of the imaging apparatus 1 to an on state or an off state, a release switch 6b for inputting a release signal for giving a photographing instruction, and various photographing modes of the imaging apparatus 1. Information on the mode changeover switch 6c, the operation switch 6d for changing various settings of the image pickup apparatus 1, the various shooting modes of the image pickup apparatus 1 and the visual effects (special effects and auxiliary effects) given to the image are displayed on the display unit 7. It includes a menu switch 6e and a zoom switch 6f that performs a zoom operation of the imaging unit 2. The operation switch 6d outputs an instruction signal that gives an instruction to select or determine an icon displayed on the image by the display unit 7, for example, an icon related to a special effect and an auxiliary effect.

  The display part 7 is implement | achieved using the display panel which consists of a liquid crystal or organic EL (Electro Luminescence). The display unit 7 displays an image corresponding to the image data generated by the imaging unit 2. The display unit 7 appropriately displays operation information of the imaging apparatus 1 and information related to shooting.

  The touch panel 8 is provided so as to overlap the display screen of the display unit 7 (see FIG. 3). The touch panel 8 detects a position touched by the user based on information displayed on the display unit 7 and accepts an input of an operation signal corresponding to the contact position. In general, the touch panel includes a resistance film method, a capacitance method, an optical method, and the like. In the present embodiment, any type of touch panel is applicable. In the present embodiment, touch panel 8 functions as an input unit.

  The storage unit 9 is realized using a semiconductor memory such as a flash memory or a RAM (Random Access Memory) that is fixedly provided inside the imaging apparatus 1. The storage unit 9 includes an image data storage unit 9a that stores image data captured by the imaging unit 2, a program storage unit 9b that stores various programs executed by the imaging device 1 and an imaging program according to an embodiment of the present invention. A recommendation degree information storage unit 9c that stores a recommendation degree information table that gives a recommendation degree according to a combination of visual effects when two types of visual effects are applied to an image obtained by imaging, A usage history information storage unit 9d that stores usage history information indicating the usage history of a combination of two types of visual effects, and reproduction history information that indicates the playback history of an image subjected to two types of visual effects. A reproduction history information storage unit 9e that stores the information in association with each combination. The storage unit 9 may be provided with a function as a recording medium interface that reads information stored in the storage medium while storing information in a storage medium such as a memory card mounted from the outside.

  The communication unit 10 has a function as a communication interface, and transmits and receives to and from an external processing device such as a server (not shown) or a personal computer via a network (not shown). The communication unit 10 acquires various program data of the imaging device 1 and data related to the recommendation degree information table by performing transmission / reception with the external processing device. The communication unit 10 is connected to a network via a wired or wireless LAN (Local Area Network).

  The control unit 11 is realized by a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or the like. The control unit 11 reads out and executes a program from the program storage unit 9b of the storage unit 9 in response to an operation signal from the operation input unit 6 and performs instructions and data transfer to each unit constituting the imaging device 1. The operation of the image pickup apparatus 1 is comprehensively controlled. The control unit 11 includes a shooting mode setting unit 11a, an image processing unit 11b, a use history update unit 11c, a reproduction history update unit 11d, a recommendation level change unit 11e, an initialization unit 11f, and a display control unit 11g. Have

  The shooting mode setting unit 11a sets one of the shooting modes in the imaging apparatus 1 from a plurality of shooting modes in which shooting conditions suitable for each shooting scene are set in advance. Specifically, the shooting mode setting unit 11a sets the shooting mode of the imaging apparatus 1 based on the operation signal input from the mode switch 6c or the menu switch 6e or the characteristics of the image data generated by the imaging unit 2. To do. Here, the photographing conditions are parameter information such as aperture value, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, white balance, and saturation. The characteristics of the image data include contrast, saturation, and occupied area occupied by the main subject in the image.

  The image processing unit 11b performs various kinds of image processing and image conversion on the RAW image data sequentially output from the signal processing unit 2h, thereby generating display image data corresponding to an image to which a user-desired visual effect is given. Generate. In addition, the image processing unit 11b performs various image processing and image conversion on the RAW image data output from the signal processing unit 2h at a timing according to the release signal, thereby giving an image having a user-desired visual effect. The image processing processed image data corresponding to the above is generated, the image processing processed image data is subjected to compression processing such as JPEG or MPEG, and the image data is stored in the storage unit 9. Specifically, the image processing unit 11b performs various types of image processing and image conversion such as edge enhancement, color correction, and γ correction on the RAW image data output from the signal processing unit 2h, and forms YCbCr data, RGB data, and the like. Display image data and image data that have been imaged.

The image processing unit 11 b includes a special effect processing unit 111 and an auxiliary effect processing unit 112.
The special effect processing unit 111 performs a process of giving a user-desired special effect to an image according to information received by the touch panel 8. Specifically, the special effect processing unit 111 sets parameters for image processing and image conversion that give the user a special effect desired by the user. By executing various types of image processing and image conversion in the image processing unit 11b with the parameters set in this way, display image data and photographing-processed image data having the first effect are generated.

  Special effects include, for example, effects similar to those obtained when various optical filters (color conversion filter, contrast adjustment filter, etc.) are provided on the front surface of the lens unit 2a of the imaging unit 2, and a photographic lens for a specific purpose. The same effect as that obtained when using a fish-eye lens or a tilt lens (such as a shooting lens with tilt mechanism), the same effect as that obtained when a predetermined processing is performed on the film (eg, negative / positive inversion), and other predetermined effects An effect of giving a feeling of finish or an atmosphere can be mentioned. Specific examples include a pop art effect that creates a colorful, vibrant and vibrant color style, a fantastic focus effect that creates a fantastic style unique to soft focus, and a shot image taken with a toy camera. A toy photo effect that makes the surroundings look dimmed, a diorama effect that blurs the surrounding focus and finishes the scenery in front of you like a toy, and a style that emphasizes the power and wildness of a monochrome photo There is a rough monochrome effect that finishes the image, and a sketch effect that draws the captured image as a line drawing and finishes it in a style that emphasizes the outline.

  Such special effects are usually constituted by a set (combination) of a plurality of individual effects recommended by the manufacturer. As described above, the special effect is realized by changing parameters in the image processing and the image conversion processing that are normally performed, and thus can be executed at a relatively high speed.

  On the other hand, the auxiliary effect processing unit 112 performs image processing for giving a user-desired auxiliary effect to all or a part of the image according to the information received by the touch panel 8 to display image data or image data that has been subjected to photographing processing. This is applied to the converted image data. The image data to be subjected to image processing is display image data generated using parameters set by the special effect processing unit 111 or image data that has been subjected to photographing processing (that is, image data to which a special effect is given). Alternatively, it may be display image data generated by using original parameters or image data that has been subjected to photographing processing (that is, image data to which no special effect is applied).

  As the contents of the auxiliary effect, for example, the same effect as that obtained when various optical filters or the like are provided on the front surface of the lens unit 2a of the imaging unit 2, and the same effect as drawing or stamping a part of the image Examples thereof include an effect, an effect similar to cutting out a part of an image, an effect of giving a predetermined finish feeling or atmosphere, and the like. Specific examples include a soft focus effect that finishes the image in a fantastic style, a pinhole effect that lowers the brightness of the periphery of the image and makes it appear as if it was shot with a pinhole camera, and a whiteout that blows the periphery of the image white There are an effect, a starlight effect for drawing a light stripe on a bright spot in an image, a frame effect for cutting an image into a desired size and shape, and the like.

  Such an auxiliary effect is obtained by additionally performing image processing such as hue, saturation, or lightness adjustment processing, drawing processing on a predetermined area, and the like on display image data or image data that has been captured. Realized. Accordingly, it is possible to apply a plurality of auxiliary effects to one image in an overlapping manner, and it is also possible to add auxiliary effects to an image on which a special effect has been applied.

  The image processing unit 11b may apply a special effect to the image corresponding to the RAW image data generated by the imaging unit 2, and may further apply an auxiliary effect, or may be applied to the RAW image data generated by the imaging unit 2. Two different types of auxiliary effects may be sequentially applied to the corresponding images. Further, the image data to which the special effect and / or the auxiliary effect is applied may be based on the image data of the still image generated by the imaging unit 2, or the image data continuously generated by the imaging unit 2 It may be based.

  The usage history update unit 11c updates the usage history information stored in the usage history information storage unit 9d every time the image processing unit 11b generates an image with a special effect and / or an auxiliary effect.

  The reproduction history update unit 11d outputs an image data corresponding to such an image via the communication unit 10 every time an image with a special effect and / or an auxiliary effect is reproduced and displayed on the display unit 7. Each time, the playback history information stored in the playback history information storage unit 9e is updated.

  The recommendation level changing unit 11e is based on the use history information stored in the use history information storage unit 9d or the playback history information stored in the playback history information storage unit 9e, and the recommended level information stored in the recommendation level information storage unit 9c. Among the combinations of special effects and auxiliary effects included in the table, or combinations of auxiliary effects, the recommended level of combinations in which the number of times of use (time) or the number of times of reproduction (time) exceeds a predetermined number of times (time) is changed. As for the number of times of use or playback, for still images, the number of times the subject has been imaged in the combination, the number of times the image in the combination has been edited or played back, the number of times the image in the combination has been output to an external device, etc. Is included. In addition, in the case of moving images, the number of times the subject is photographed with the combination (time), the number of times the image of the combination is edited or reproduced (time), and the number of times the image of the combination is output to the external device (time) ) Etc. are included.

  The initialization unit 11f returns the recommendation level of the recommendation level information table changed by the recommendation level change unit 11e to the initial state. Specifically, the initialization unit 11f returns to the initial state of the recommendation degree information table set by the manufacturer at the time of shipment of the imaging device 1 in response to the operation signal from the menu switch 6e.

  The display control unit 11 g controls display on the display unit 7. Specifically, the display control unit 11g causes the display unit 7 to display an image corresponding to the image data generated by the imaging unit 2 in the shooting mode set by the shooting mode setting unit 11a, and / or information on special effects and / or Information about the auxiliary effect is displayed on the display unit 7 by an icon. Further, the display control unit 11g refers to the recommendation degree information table stored in the recommendation degree information storage unit 9c when a special effect is applied to the image data generated by the imaging unit 2 by the special effect processing unit 111. Then, information regarding the auxiliary effect to be performed by the auxiliary effect processing unit 112 on the image on which the special effect has been applied is displayed on the display unit 7 in descending order of recommendation according to the combination with the special effect. Alternatively, the display control unit 11g refers to the recommendation degree information table stored in the recommendation degree information storage unit 9c when an auxiliary effect is applied to the image data generated by the imaging unit 2 by the auxiliary effect processing unit 112. The information regarding the auxiliary effect that the auxiliary effect processing unit 112 should superimpose on the image on which the auxiliary effect has been applied is displayed on the display unit 7 in descending order of recommendation according to the combination with the auxiliary effect previously applied. Let

  Processing performed by the imaging apparatus 1 having the above configuration will be described. FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B are flowcharts illustrating an overview of processing performed by the imaging apparatus 1. In the following, still image shooting will be described as an example, but it can also be applied to moving image shooting.

  4A, first, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the power of the imaging device 1 is turned on (step S101). When the power supply of the imaging device 1 is on (step S101: Yes), the imaging device 1 proceeds to step S102. On the other hand, when the power of the imaging apparatus 1 is not turned on (step S101: No), the imaging apparatus 1 ends this process.

  Subsequently, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the imaging device 1 is set to the shooting mode (step S102). When the imaging device 1 is set to the shooting mode (step S102: Yes), the image processing unit 11b captures the RAW image data output from the signal processing unit 2h, performs a predetermined process according to the set conditions, and displays it. Image data is generated (step S103). This display image data is continuously generated at a fixed minute time interval. The display control unit 11g displays a through image (live view image) of an image corresponding to the display image data on the display unit 7 (step S104).

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a situation when the imaging apparatus 1 captures a subject in the imaging mode and an image displayed on the display unit 7. In FIG. 5, a representative image W _n (n = integer) is shown among through images that the display unit 7 sequentially displays in time series. As shown in FIG. 5, the photographer, for example, to determine the composition when the display unit 7 to shoot a subject O1 while viewing the through images such as an image W _n to be displayed.

  In step S105, the control unit 11 determines whether a release signal instructing shooting is input from the release switch 6b. When the release signal instructing photographing is not input (step S105: No), the control unit 11 determines whether an instruction signal instructing display of the operation menu is input from the menu switch 6e (step S106). When the instruction signal for instructing the display of the operation menu is not input from the menu switch 6e (step S106: No), the imaging device 1 returns to step S101. On the other hand, when an instruction signal for instructing display of the operation menu is input from the menu switch 6e (step S106: Yes), the imaging apparatus 1 proceeds to step S107.

Subsequently, the display control section 11g, a display section 7 the operation menu is displayed on the image _{W n} to be displayed (step S107). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the display control unit 11g uses the shooting mode menu icon Q1, the special effect menu icon Q2, the auxiliary effect menu icon Q3, the strobe menu icon Q4, and the end icon Q5 as operation menus. to be displayed on the W _n.

  Here, various icons shown in FIG. 6 will be described. The shooting mode menu icon Q1 is an icon to which an instruction signal for displaying information on a plurality of shooting modes in which shooting conditions suitable for each shooting scene are set in advance is displayed on the display unit 7. The special effect menu icon Q2 is an icon to which an instruction signal for causing the display unit 7 to display information on a plurality of special effects (special effect menu) that can be applied to the image data generated by the imaging unit 2 is input. The auxiliary effect menu icon Q3 is an instruction for causing the display unit 7 to display information on a plurality of auxiliary effects (auxiliary effect menu) that can be applied to image data generated by the imaging unit 2 or image data subjected to special effects. It is an icon to which a signal is input. The strobe menu icon Q4 is an icon to which an instruction signal for displaying detailed parameters of strobe operating conditions of the strobe (flash) on the display unit 7 is input. Here, parameters such as automatic light emission, light emission inhibition, red-eye light emission, and forced light emission are displayed as detailed parameters of the strobe operation condition. The end icon Q5 is an icon to which an instruction signal for ending display of the operation menu is input.

After the display control unit 11g has displayed on the image W _n to be displayed the display unit 7 to the operation menu, the control unit 11, a signal for instructing the display of special effects menu determines whether or not the input (step S108 ). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the control unit 11, by touching a special effect menu icon Q2 user is displayed on the image W _n of the display unit 7, the signal which the touch panel 8 accepts the input Determines whether or not the special effect menu icon Q2 is selected.

When the signal for instructing the display of special effects menu is entered (step S108: Yes), the display control unit 11g displays on the image _{W n} to be displayed the display unit 7 a list of special effects (step S109). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the display control unit 11g includes special effects including a pop art icon Q11, a fantastic focus icon Q12, a toy photo icon Q13, a diorama icon Q14, a rough monochrome icon Q15, and a sketch icon Q16. display unit 7 icons are displayed on the image W _n to be displayed. In addition, the display control section 11g, if any special effect has been selected, to display a special effect OFF icon Q17 for inputting an instruction to cancel the special effects that have been selected on the image W _n.

  Returning to FIG. 4A, in step S <b> 110, the control unit 11 determines whether or not a signal instructing cancellation of the already selected special effect is input. Specifically, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the special effect OFF icon Q17 is touched. When a signal instructing cancellation of the special effect is input (step S110: Yes), the control unit 11 cancels the selected special effect (step S111). Thereafter, the imaging apparatus 1 returns to step S101.

  On the other hand, when a signal for instructing cancellation of the special effect is not input (step S110: No), the control unit 11 determines whether any special effect icon is touched and a special effect is selected (step S110). S112). Specifically, the control unit 11 determines whether any of the pop art icon Q11, the fantastic focus icon Q12, the toy photo icon Q13, the diorama icon Q14, the rough monochrome icon Q15, and the sketch icon Q16 is touched. . When any special effect is selected (step S112: Yes), the special effect processing unit 111 performs image processing and image conversion that gives the selected special effect to the image currently displayed on the display unit 7. A parameter is set (step S113). Thereafter, the imaging apparatus 1 returns to step S101.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the display unit 7 in step S104 after parameter setting is performed in step S113. An image W _n1 illustrated in FIG. 8 illustrates a case where the fantastic focus is selected as a special effect. On the image W _n1 displayed by the display unit 7, an icon Q21 representing the special effect currently applied is further displayed. Accordingly, the user can take a picture while confirming the image W _n1 on which the special effect has been applied on the display unit 7.

  On the other hand, when no special effect is selected (step S112: No), the control unit 11 determines whether or not a predetermined time, for example, 30 seconds has elapsed since the list of special effects was displayed (step S114). When the predetermined time has not elapsed since the list of special effects was displayed (step S114: No), the imaging device 1 returns to step S110. On the other hand, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the list of special effects was displayed (step S114: Yes), the imaging device 1 returns to step S101.

  Next, a case where a signal for instructing display of the special effect menu is not input in step S108 (step S108: No) will be described. In this case, the imaging apparatus 1 proceeds to step S121 illustrated in FIG. 4-2, and the control unit 11 determines whether or not a signal instructing display of the auxiliary effect menu is input. Specifically, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the auxiliary effect menu icon Q3 is touched.

  When a signal instructing display of the auxiliary effect menu is input (step S121: Yes), the control unit 11 determines whether any auxiliary effect given to the image displayed on the display unit 7 has already been selected. (Step S122). When no auxiliary effect is selected (step S122: No), the control unit 11 determines whether any special effect to be given to the image displayed on the display unit 7 has already been selected (step S123). .

When some special effect is selected (step S123: Yes), the display control unit 11g refers to the recommendation degree information table stored in the recommendation degree information storage unit 9c, and performs an image display on the display unit 7. Information on the auxiliary effect to be applied is displayed on the display unit 7 in descending order of recommendation according to the combination with the selected special effect (step S124). Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 9, the display control unit 11 g displays an auxiliary effect icon for causing the user to select an auxiliary effect to be superimposed on the special effect on the image W _n1 displayed on the display unit 7. Let The auxiliary effect icon includes an icon for inputting an instruction for selecting a predetermined auxiliary effect (for example, the whiteout icon Q32), and an icon for inputting an instruction not to superimpose the auxiliary effect on the special effect (“no auxiliary effect”). Icon Q31). The display control unit 11g also causes the display unit 7 to display a switching icon Q33 or a switching icon Q34 that accepts an input of an instruction signal instructing switching of the auxiliary effect icon together with these auxiliary effect icons. In FIG. 9, two auxiliary effect icons are displayed, but the number of auxiliary effect icons displayed simultaneously may be one, or may be three or more. In FIG. 9, auxiliary effect icons are displayed side by side on the lower side of the screen of the display unit 7. However, a predetermined number of auxiliary effect icons are vertically arranged at a predetermined position (for example, the left end) in the screen. You may display. Furthermore, all selectable auxiliary effect icons may be displayed in a list in order of recommendation degree.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 10, the display method of the auxiliary | assistant effect icon which the display control part 11g displays on the display part 7 is demonstrated. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the recommendation level information table stored in the recommendation level information storage unit 9c. In the recommendation level information table T1, the first column indicates special effects that can be selected by the imaging apparatus 1, and the first row indicates auxiliary effects that can be selected by the imaging apparatus 1. Further, “no effect” described in the rightmost column indicates that no auxiliary effect is selected. This corresponds to the “no auxiliary effect” icon Q31 shown in FIG.

  In the recommendation level information table T1, the recommendation level of the auxiliary effect that can be combined with the selected special effect is expressed in stages (for example, 9 levels from 0 to 8 in the case of FIG. 10). The value of the recommendation level indicates that the recommendation level increases as the value increases. Note that the recommendation level may be set such that the recommendation level increases as the value decreases, or may be expressed by a value other than a numerical value (for example, “appropriate / inappropriate”).

  As will be described later, this recommendation level changes from time to time depending on the frequency of use of a combination of special effects and auxiliary effects at the time of shooting, the frequency of playback of images combining special effects and auxiliary effects, etc. At the time of shipment from the factory, for example, initialization is performed as follows.

  In the recommendation level information table T1, the recommendation level of the auxiliary effect for which a synergistic effect is expected by being superimposed on the special effect is set high, and on the contrary, the recommendation level of the auxiliary effect that makes it difficult to understand the effect when superimposed on the special effect is lowered. . Specifically, for the special effect fantasy focus, the combination of the auxiliary effect whiteout and starlight is "7", which is relatively highly recommended, and the combination with the pinhole and frame is The recommendation level is medium “5”. In the recommendation level information table T1, the recommendation level of “no effect” for all special effects is “8”, which is higher than any auxiliary effect. This is because the recommended image is usually generated by the special effect alone.

  In the recommendation level information table T1, a combination of special effects and auxiliary effects (hatched fields) for which no recommendation level is described is a combination in which the effects are offset because the special effects and the auxiliary effects are subjected to opposite image processing. In addition, a combination or the like that has no meaning to overlap because image processing for auxiliary effects is already included in a series of image processing for special effects is shown. Specifically, pinholes and whiteouts for toy photos, soft focus for fantastic focus, and the like are applicable. In the present embodiment, such a combination is not displayed on the display unit 7 so that the user cannot select it.

  Next, the display method of the auxiliary effect icon according to the recommendation level shown in the recommendation level information table T1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, when a predetermined number (for example, two) of auxiliary effect icons are displayed on the display unit 7, the display control unit 11g displays auxiliary effect icons from a predetermined direction (for example, from the left side) in descending order of recommendation. Line up. When there are a plurality of auxiliary effects having the same recommendation level, icons corresponding to the auxiliary effects may be arranged in a default order (for example, in the order of Japanese syllabary). Or you may display simultaneously the auxiliary effect icon corresponding to the auxiliary effect with equal recommendation degree for every recommendation degree irrespective of the number of icons.

  Returning to FIG. 4B, in step S <b> 125, the control unit 11 determines whether or not a signal instructing not to repeatedly apply the auxiliary effect is input. Specifically, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the “no auxiliary effect” icon Q31 is touched. When the signal instructing not to apply the auxiliary effect is input (step S125: Yes), the imaging device 1 returns to step S101.

  On the other hand, when a signal instructing not to apply the auxiliary effect repeatedly is not input (step S125: No), the control unit 11 touches an icon for applying any auxiliary effect, and the auxiliary effect is selected. It is determined whether or not (step S126). Specifically, the control unit 11 determines whether or not an auxiliary effect icon (for example, a whiteout icon Q32) other than the “no auxiliary effect” icon Q31 illustrated in FIG. 9 is touched. When any auxiliary effect is selected (step S126: Yes), the auxiliary effect processing unit 112 sets image processing that gives the selected auxiliary effect to the image currently displayed on the display unit 7 ( Step S127). Thereafter, the imaging apparatus 1 returns to step S101.

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the display unit 7 in step S104 after image processing is set in step S127. An image W _n2 shown in FIG. 11 shows a case where whiteout is superimposed as an auxiliary effect on an image that has been subjected to a fantastic focus as a special effect. On the image W _n2 displayed by the display unit 7, an icon Q35 indicating a special effect currently applied and an icon Q36 indicating an auxiliary effect currently applied are further displayed. Accordingly, the user can take a picture while confirming the image W _n2 on which the special effect and the auxiliary effect are applied on the display unit 7.

  Next, a case where no auxiliary effect is selected by the user (step S126: No) will be described. In this case, the control unit 11 determines whether or not an auxiliary effect icon switching operation has been performed (step S128). Specifically, on the screen shown in FIG. 9, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the user has touched the switching icon Q33 or the switching icon Q34. When the switching operation of the auxiliary effect icon is not performed by the user within a predetermined time, for example, 30 seconds (step S128: No), the imaging device 1 returns to step S101.

  On the other hand, when the auxiliary effect icon switching operation is performed by the user (step S128: Yes), the display control unit 11g refers to the recommendation level information table T1, and displays the auxiliary effect icon having the next highest recommendation level. 7 is displayed (step S129). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the display control unit 11g deletes the “no auxiliary effect” icon Q31 and the whiteout icon Q32 and causes the display unit 7 to display the starlight icon Q37 and the pinhole icon Q38. (FIG. 12 (a) → FIG. 12 (b)). Thereby, the user can select a desired auxiliary effect as appropriate.

As a method of switching auxiliary effect icons according to the recommendation level shown in the recommendation level information table T1, as shown in FIG. 12, all the auxiliary effect icons may be replaced and displayed. The icon corresponding to the auxiliary effect having the next highest recommendation degree may be added to the newly created space.
After step S129, the imaging apparatus 1 returns to step S125.

  Returning to FIG. 4B, the case where no special effect is selected in step S123 (step S123: No) will be described. In this case, as illustrated in FIG. 13, the display control unit 11g causes the display unit 7 to display an icon group Q40 indicating auxiliary effects that can be selected in the imaging device 1 (step S131).

Next, a case where some auxiliary effect has already been selected in step S122 (step S122: Yes) will be described. At this time, the display unit 7 displays an image with the selected auxiliary effect and an icon indicating the auxiliary effect (see step S128). For example, when a pinhole is selected as the first auxiliary effect, as shown in FIG. 14, an image W _n3 subjected to the pinhole effect and a pinhole icon Q51 are displayed on the display unit 7.

In this case, the display control unit 11g refers to the recommendation level information table stored in the recommendation level information storage unit 9c, and selects information related to the second auxiliary effect that is applied to the image displayed on the display unit 7. It is displayed on the display unit 7 in descending order of recommendation according to the combination with the first auxiliary effect that has been made (step S132). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, in the display control unit 11 g, the display unit 7 displays an auxiliary effect icon for allowing the user to select a second auxiliary effect to be superimposed on the first auxiliary effect. It is displayed on the image _Wn3 . The auxiliary effect icon is an icon (“2nd auxiliary effect”) for inputting an instruction not to overlap the second auxiliary effect, in addition to an icon for inputting an instruction to select a predetermined auxiliary effect (for example, the starlight icon Q53). It also includes a “none” icon Q52). In FIG. 15, two auxiliary effect icons are displayed, but the number of auxiliary effect icons displayed at the same time may be one, or may be three or more. In FIG. 15, auxiliary effect icons are displayed side by side at the bottom of the screen of the display unit 7, but a predetermined number of auxiliary effect icons are displayed vertically at a predetermined position (for example, the left end) in the screen. You may do it. Furthermore, all selectable auxiliary effect icons may be displayed in a list in order of recommendation degree.

In addition to the display of selectable auxiliary effect icons, as shown in FIG. 15, the display control unit 11 g displays an auxiliary effect OFF icon for inputting an instruction to cancel the already selected first auxiliary effect. Q54 is allowed to display on the image _{W n3.}

  Here, with reference to FIG. 16, the display method of the auxiliary effect icon which the display control part 11g displays on the display part 7 is demonstrated. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating another example of the recommendation degree information hand table stored in the recommendation degree information storage unit 9c. In the recommendation degree information table T2, the first column and the first row indicate first and second auxiliary effects (auxiliary effects 1 and 2) that can be selected by the imaging apparatus 1. Further, “no effect” described in the rightmost column indicates that no auxiliary effect is superimposed on the first auxiliary effect. This corresponds to the “no 2nd auxiliary effect” icon Q52 shown in FIG.

  In the recommendation degree information table T2, the recommendation degree of the second auxiliary effect that can be combined with the selected first auxiliary effect is stepped by, for example, a numerical value (in the case of FIG. 16, nine steps of 0 to 8). It is represented by The value of the recommendation level indicates that the recommendation level increases as the value increases. Note that the recommendation level may be set such that the recommendation level increases as the value decreases, or may be expressed by a value other than a numerical value (for example, “appropriate / inappropriate”).

  As will be described later, this recommendation degree is changed at any time according to the frequency of use of a combination of auxiliary effects at the time of shooting, the reproduction frequency of an image in which auxiliary effects are combined, etc. The initial settings are as follows.

  In the recommendation level information table T2, the recommendation level of the second auxiliary effect, which is expected to have a synergistic effect by being superimposed on the first auxiliary effect, is set high, and conversely, the effect is difficult to understand when superimposed on the first auxiliary effect. The recommended degree of the second auxiliary effect is set low. Specifically, when the pinhole is used as the first auxiliary effect, the combination with the starlight is “5” having a relatively high recommendation level. In the recommendation level information table T2, the recommendation level “no effect” for all the first auxiliary effects is “8”, which is higher than any second auxiliary effect. This is because it is generally desirable to apply the auxiliary effect alone since the image becomes complicated when the auxiliary effect is superimposed.

  In the recommendation level information table T2, for the combination of the first and second auxiliary effects for which no recommendation level is described (shaded area), opposite image processing is performed for the first auxiliary effect and the second auxiliary effect. Therefore, a combination that cancels out the effect and a combination that has no meaning to overlap because of the same auxiliary effect are shown. In the present embodiment, such a combination is not displayed on the display unit 7 so that the user cannot select it.

  The display method of the auxiliary effect icon corresponding to the recommendation level of each combination shown in the recommendation level information table T2 is the same as that described in step S124.

  Next, in step S133, the control unit 11 determines whether or not a signal instructing cancellation of the already selected auxiliary effect is input. Specifically, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the auxiliary effect OFF icon Q54 is touched. When a signal instructing cancellation of the auxiliary effect is input (step S133: Yes), the control unit 11 cancels the first auxiliary effect (step S134). Thereafter, the imaging apparatus 1 returns to step S101. On the other hand, when the signal for instructing cancellation of the auxiliary effect is not input (step S133: No), the imaging device 1 proceeds to step S125.

  Next, a case where a signal for instructing display of the auxiliary effect menu is not input in step S121 (step S121: No) will be described. In this case, the control unit 11 executes menu processing corresponding to the touched icon (step S140). Specifically, when the shooting mode menu icon Q1 is touched on the screen shown in FIG. 6, the control unit 11 displays the shooting mode menu on the display unit 7 to allow the user to select a shooting mode, and then the process proceeds to step S101. Return. When the strobe menu icon Q4 is touched, the control unit 11 displays a strobe menu on the display unit 7 to allow the user to select strobe operating conditions, and then returns to step S101. When the end menu Q5 is selected, the imaging apparatus 1 returns to step S101 as it is.

Next, processing for generating display image data under the set conditions (step S103) will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an overview of the processing in step S103.
First, in step S151, the image processing unit 11b acquires RAW image data output from the signal processing unit 2h.

  In subsequent step S152, the image processing unit 11b performs predetermined image processing and image conversion on the RAW image data using the currently set parameters, thereby generating display image data. At this time, when a parameter that gives some special effect is set by the special effect processing unit 111 (see step S113), display image data to which the set special effect is applied is generated. On the other hand, when the parameter setting by the special effect processing unit 111 is not performed, display image data to which no special effect is applied is generated based on the original parameter.

  Subsequently, when image processing for giving some auxiliary effect (see step S127) is set (step S153: Yes), the auxiliary effect processing unit 112 performs the set image processing on the display image data (step S154). ). Thereafter, the imaging apparatus 1 returns to the main routine. On the other hand, when the image processing that gives the auxiliary effect is not set (step S153: No), the imaging apparatus 1 returns to the main routine as it is.

  Next, a case where a release signal instructing photographing is input from the release switch 6b in step S105 (step S105: Yes) will be described. In this case, the imaging apparatus 1 executes a shooting process for shooting the subject (step S200). Thereafter, the imaging apparatus 1 returns to step S101.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an overview of the imaging process in step S200.
When the release signal is input, the image processing unit 11b acquires RAW image data that is captured at a timing corresponding to the release signal and output from the signal processing unit 2h (step S201). Subsequently, the image processing unit 11b performs predetermined image processing and image conversion on the RAW image data using the currently set parameters, thereby generating image-processed image data (step S202). At this time, if a parameter that gives some special effect is set by the special effect processing unit 111 (see step S113), image-processed image data to which the set special effect is applied is generated. On the other hand, when the parameter setting by the special effect processing unit 111 is not performed, image-processed image data that has not been subjected to the special effect is generated based on the original parameter.

  Subsequently, when image processing for giving some auxiliary effect (see Step S127) is set (Step S203: Yes), the auxiliary effect processing unit 112 performs the set image processing on the image-processed image data (Step S203). S204). Thereafter, the imaging apparatus 1 proceeds to step S205. On the other hand, when the image processing that gives the auxiliary effect is not set (step S203: No), the imaging apparatus 1 directly proceeds to step S205.

  In step S205, the image processing unit 11b performs compression processing such as JPEG on the imaged image data.

  Subsequently, the control unit 11 generates an image file including the compressed image data that has been shot and stores the image file in the image data storage unit 9a (step S206). In this image file, in the case of still image shooting, at least shooting-processed image data, special effects applied at the time of shooting-processed image data generation, and presence / absence information and types of auxiliary effects applied to the shooting-processed image data Information and date / time information are included. In addition, in the case of moving image shooting, at least shooting-processed image data, special effects applied at the time of shooting-processed image data generation, and auxiliary effect presence / absence information and type information applied to the shooting-processed image data, special effects and Information on the number of times auxiliary effects are used and date / time information are included.

  Thereafter, the display control unit 11g causes the display unit 7 to display the image corresponding to the captured image data on the display unit 7 for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) (step S207).

  After the REC view display of the captured image by the display unit 7, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the REC view-displayed image is an image on which a special effect and / or an auxiliary effect has been applied (Step S208). Specifically, the control unit 11 determines whether a special effect and / or an auxiliary effect is applied to the image displayed in the REC view based on information included in the image file of the image displayed in the REC view. When the special effect and / or auxiliary effect is not applied to the REC view display image (step S208: No), the imaging apparatus 1 returns to the main routine. On the other hand, when the special effect and / or the auxiliary effect is applied to the REC view-displayed image (step S208: Yes), the imaging device 1 proceeds to step S209.

  In step S209, the usage history update unit 11c performs a combination of the special effect and the auxiliary effect applied to the REC view display image or the auxiliary effects between the usage history information stored in the usage history information storage unit 9d. Update the usage history information for the combination.

Thereafter, the recommendation level changing unit 11e combines the special effects and auxiliary effects included in the recommendation level information table T1 stored in the recommendation level information storage unit 9c based on the usage history information stored in the usage history information storage unit 9d. Or, among the combinations of the auxiliary effects included in the recommendation level information table T2, the recommendation level of the combination whose number of use exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 100 times) is changed (step S210). For example, when the number of uses of the combination of “pop art” and “pinhole” shown in FIG. 10 exceeds 100, the recommendation degree is changed from “5” to “6”. At this time, the recommendation level changing unit 11e may reduce the recommendation level of a combination whose use count is less than the predetermined count (for example, a combination that has never been used for imaging within the last month) by a predetermined level. good.
Thereafter, the imaging apparatus 1 returns to the main routine.

  Next, a case where the imaging apparatus 1 is not set to the shooting mode in step S102 (step S102: No) will be described. In this case, the imaging apparatus 1 executes a reproduction display process for reproducing the captured image data (step S300).

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an overview of the reproduction display process in step S300.
First, the display control unit 11g causes the display unit 7 to display an image selection screen that collectively displays a plurality of images stored in the image data storage unit 9a (step S301).

  Subsequently, the control unit 11 determines whether an image is selected from the image selection screen displayed on the display unit 7 when the user touches the touch panel 8 (step S302). If an image is not selected from the image selection screen after a predetermined time, for example, 30 seconds (step S302: No), the imaging apparatus 1 proceeds to step S309 described later.

  On the other hand, when an image is selected from the image selection screen by the user (step S302: Yes), the control unit 11 determines whether the selected image is an image with a special effect and / or an auxiliary effect. Is determined (step S303). Specifically, the control unit 11 determines whether a special effect and / or an auxiliary effect is applied to the selected image based on information included in the image file of the selected image. When the special effect and / or the auxiliary effect is not applied to the selected image (step S303: No), the imaging apparatus 1 proceeds to step S306 described later.

  On the other hand, when the selected image has a special effect and / or an auxiliary effect (step S303: Yes), the reproduction history update unit 11d performs the reproduction history information stored in the reproduction history information storage unit 9e. The reproduction history of the combination of the special effect and the auxiliary effect applied to the selected image or the combination of the auxiliary effects is updated (step 304).

Thereafter, the recommendation level changing unit 11e combines the special effect and the auxiliary effect included in the recommendation level information table T1 stored in the recommendation level information storage unit 9c based on the playback history information stored in the playback history information storage unit 9e. Alternatively, among the combinations of the auxiliary effects included in the recommendation level information table T2, the recommendation level of the combination in which the number of reproductions (for example, 100 times) exceeds a predetermined number is changed (step S305). At this time, the recommendation level changing unit 11e may lower the recommendation level of a combination whose playback count is smaller than the predetermined count (for example, a combination that has not been played back once in the last month) by a predetermined level.
Thereafter, the imaging apparatus 1 returns to the main routine.

  Thereafter, the display control unit 11g displays the image selected by the user on the display unit 7 in full screen (step S306).

  In step S307, the control unit 11 determines whether or not an instruction signal for instructing switching of an image displayed on the display unit 7 is input from the operation switch 6d when the user operates the operation switch 6d. When an instruction signal for instructing image switching is input (step S307: Yes), the display control unit 11g switches the image currently displayed on the display unit 7 (step S308), and the imaging apparatus 1 performs step. Return to S303. On the other hand, when an instruction signal for instructing image switching has not been input (step S307: No), the control unit 11 determines whether or not an image reproduction end operation has been performed (step S309). Specifically, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the imaging device 1 has been switched from the playback mode to the shooting mode by operating the mode switch 6c by the user. When the image reproduction end operation has not been performed (step S309: No), the imaging apparatus 1 returns to step S301. On the other hand, when the image reproduction end operation is performed (step S309: Yes), the imaging apparatus 1 returns to the main routine.

  In the embodiment of the present invention described above, the display control unit 11g applies the special effect or auxiliary effect selected by the user to the image data generated by the imaging unit 2 and causes the display unit 7 to display the image data. Referring to the recommendation level information table T1 or T2 stored in the recommendation level information storage unit 9c, information on the auxiliary effect to be further applied to the image displayed on the display unit 7, a combination of the special effect and the auxiliary effect, or the auxiliary It displays on the display part 7 in order with a high recommendation according to the combination of effects. Thereby, the imaging device 1 can present information serving as a guideline for a combination of auxiliary effects to be superimposed on the selected special effect or auxiliary effect. Therefore, by referring to the display on the display unit 7, the user can easily select a combination of a plurality of visual effects to be superimposed on an image obtained by imaging the subject.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, since the display control unit 11g first displays an auxiliary effect icon with a high recommendation level on the display unit 7, the user can take a photo opportunity of the subject by the auxiliary effect selection operation. An image with a desired special effect and / or auxiliary effect can be obtained without missing.

  Furthermore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the recommendation level changing unit 11e is based on the usage history information stored in the usage history information storage unit 9d or the playback history information stored in the playback history information storage unit 9e. The number of uses (reproduction) exceeds (or falls below) the predetermined number of times in the combination of special effects and auxiliary effects included in the recommendation degree information table T1 or T2 stored in the recommendation degree information storage unit 9c, or in the combination of auxiliary effects. ) Change the recommended combination. As a result, the imaging apparatus 1 can present to the user information that serves as a guideline for a combination of a special effect and a shooting mode in consideration of the usage status and playback status by the user, or a combination of two types of auxiliary effects. In the above description, the recommended level of the combination of special effects and auxiliary effects that exceed (or fall) the number of uses (playback) or auxiliary effects, or the combination of auxiliary effects has been changed. You may change the recommendation degree of the combination whose use (reproduction | regeneration) time exceeds predetermined time (or less).

  In one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 11 selects an icon desired by the user based on a signal received by the touch panel 8 when various icons displayed on the image by the display unit 7 are touched. Although it has been selected and determined, an icon desired by the user may be selected and determined in accordance with an instruction signal input from the operation switch 6d. Thereby, the user can select and determine the information regarding the special effect and the information regarding the auxiliary effect displayed on the display unit 7 by operating the operation switch 6d.

  In one embodiment of the present invention, the display control unit 11g includes a combination of the special effect and the auxiliary effect described in the recommendation degree information table T1, or a combination of the auxiliary effects described in the recommendation degree information table T2. Depending on the feature, the color and / or size of the special effect icon and the auxiliary effect icon may be changed and displayed on the display unit 7. For example, there is a display method in which the size of an icon is increased as the recommended degree of combination is higher, or a combination of effects including specific image processing (for example, image deformation) is displayed with an icon of a specific color. . As a result, the user can intuitively confirm information serving as a guideline for selecting a combination of the special effect and the auxiliary effect or a combination of the auxiliary effects.

  Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present embodiment, the display control unit 11g causes the display unit 7 to display two auxiliary effect icons that can be selected for the selected special effect or the first auxiliary effect. All selectable auxiliary effect icons may be displayed on the display unit 7 at the same time, or selectable auxiliary effect icons may be displayed on the display unit 7 for each recommended degree. In these cases, for example, the display control unit 11g may display the auxiliary effect icons in a single vertical line on the display unit 7 as in FIG. 13, or may display the auxiliary effect icons in a horizontal line.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, when an instruction signal instructing display of the operation menu is input from the menu switch 6e, the display control unit 11g stores the recommendation degree information table stored in the recommendation degree information storage unit 9c. With reference to T1 or T2, the auxiliary effects may be displayed in a vertical row in the order of the recommended degree of combination for the image that has been subjected to the special effect or the first auxiliary effect that has already been selected. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 20, the display control unit 11g operates when the user operates the operation switch 6d and an instruction signal for instructing selection of the auxiliary effect menu M1 is input from the operation switch 6d. A list of auxiliary effect menus may be displayed on the display unit 7. At this time, when the operation switch 6d is operated by the user and the initialization M2 is selected, the initialization unit 11f initializes the recommendation levels of the recommendation level information tables T1 and T2 changed by the recommendation level change unit 11e. . Thereby, the imaging device 1 can perform processing based on the recommendation degree information tables T1 and T2 returned to the settings at the time of shipment from the manufacturer.

  In one embodiment of the present invention, when an instruction signal instructing display of the recommendation level information table T1 or T2 stored in the recommendation level information storage unit 9c is input from the menu switch 6e by the user, display control is performed. The unit 11g may display the recommendation degree information table T1 or T2 on the display unit 7. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 21, the display control unit 11 g displays, for example, the recommendation degree information table T1 on the display unit 7. At this time, the user may change the recommendation level described in the recommendation level information table T1 or T2 by operating the operation switch 6d. Thereby, the user can change while visually recognizing the degree of recommendation that serves as a guideline for a combination of special effects and auxiliary effects, or a combination of auxiliary effects.

  In an embodiment of the present invention, the imaging device 1 is connected to an external processing device such as a personal computer or a server via the communication unit 10, and information on a combination of special effects and auxiliary effects, or a combination of auxiliary effects. May be received from an external processing device. In this case, the recommendation level changing unit 11e can update or rewrite the recommendation level information table T1 or T2 stored in the recommendation level information storage unit 9c based on the received information. Thereby, the display control unit 11g can display the special effect icon or the auxiliary effect icon with a recommendation degree that takes into account a combination of the newly added special effect and auxiliary effect or a combination of auxiliary effects. Or you may memorize | store the recommendation degree of the combination of the newly added special effect and auxiliary effect, or the combination of auxiliary effects in the storage medium (for example, memory card) which can be mounted | worn with the memory | storage part 9. FIG. In this case, the recommendation level change unit 11e updates the recommendation level information table by acquiring the recommendation level of the newly added combination from the storage medium and storing it in the recommendation level information storage unit 9c. Rewriting can be performed.

  In one embodiment of the present invention, the posture detection unit 3 detects the posture state of the imaging device 1. For example, the posture detection unit 3 detects acceleration generated when the user taps the display screen of the display unit 7. Thus, an operation signal of a touch operation for switching various shooting modes or various settings of the imaging apparatus 1 may be received and the operation signal may be output to the control unit 11.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, when the switching icons Q33 and Q34 are touched by the user, the display control unit 11g switches the special effect icon. The display control unit 11g may switch to the special effect icon according to the locus of touching the touch panel 8 on the special effect icon area.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the imaging apparatus 1 has been described as a digital camera. However, the imaging apparatus 1 is applied to various electronic devices having a photographing function such as a single-lens digital still camera, a digital video camera, and a mobile phone with a camera. be able to.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Imaging device 2 Imaging part 2a Lens part 2b Lens drive mechanism 2c Aperture 2d Aperture drive mechanism 2e Shutter 2f Shutter drive mechanism 2g Image sensor 2h Signal processing part 3 Attitude detection part 4 Light emission part 5 Clock 6 Operation input part 6a Power switch 6b Release Switch 6c Mode switch 6d Operation switch 6e Menu switch 6f Zoom switch 7 Display unit 8 Touch panel 9 Storage unit 9a Image data storage unit 9b Program storage unit 9c Recommendation information storage unit 9d Usage history information storage unit 9e Playback history information storage unit 10 Communication unit 11 Control unit 11a Shooting mode setting unit 11b Image processing unit 11c Usage history update unit 11d Playback history update unit 11e Recommendation level change unit 11f Initialization unit 11g Display control unit 111 Special effect processing unit 112 Auxiliary effect processing unit

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An imaging apparatus comprising: an imaging unit that images a subject and generates electronic image data of the subject; and a display unit that can display a first image corresponding to the image data generated by the imaging unit. ,
An input unit that receives input of information related to processing performed by the imaging apparatus;
In accordance with the information received by the input unit, the first image is subjected to a process for giving a first visual effect to generate a second image, and the second visual effect is applied to the second image. An image processing unit for performing image processing for providing
A recommendation degree information storage unit that stores recommendation degree information that gives a recommendation degree according to a combination of the first visual effect and the second visual effect;
The second image is displayed on the display unit, and the recommendation level information stored in the recommendation level information storage unit is referred to, and the information about the second visual effect is changed to the first visual effect. A display control unit for displaying on the display unit in order of the recommendation degree according to the combination;
An imaging apparatus comprising:   The image processing unit executes a process of converting the RAW image data generated by the imaging unit into imaging-processed image data using the parameter that gives the first visual effect, and further, the imaging-processed image data The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1, wherein image processing for providing a second visual effect is performed on the image pickup apparatus. The first visual effect is an effect given to the entire first image,
The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second visual effect is an effect given to at least a part of the second image.   The image processing unit performs a process of converting the RAW image data generated by the imaging unit into image-processed image data, and then gives a first visual effect to the image-processed image data. In addition, a second image process different from the first image process that gives the second visual effect is performed on the photographed data that has been subjected to the first image process. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1.   The said display control part displays only the information regarding the 2nd visual effect which can be combined with respect to the said 1st visual effect which the said input part received on the said display part. 5. The imaging device according to any one of 4. A use history information storage unit for storing use history information of a combination of the first visual effect and the second visual effect;
A usage history update unit that updates the usage history information each time the image processing unit executes image processing that gives the second visual effect;
Based on the usage history information stored in the usage history information storage unit, the number of uses exceeds a predetermined number of times in the combination of the first visual effect and the second visual effect included in the recommendation level information. A recommendation level changing unit for changing the recommended level of the combination;
The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: The history information regarding the number of times and / or the reproduction time of the third image to which the first visual effect and the second visual effect are given is combined with the first visual effect and the second visual effect. A history information storage unit that stores the information in association with
Based on the history information stored in the history information storage unit, a combination of the first visual effect and the second visual effect included in the recommendation level information, the number of times of reproduction exceeding a predetermined number And / or a recommendation level changing unit that changes the recommendation level of the combination whose playback time exceeds a predetermined time;
The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: An initialization unit that returns the recommendation level changed by the recommendation level change unit to an initial state;
The imaging apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the initialization unit returns the recommendation degree according to information received by the input unit. The input unit has a menu switch for receiving an input of an instruction signal for instructing the display unit to display information on an operation menu,
When the instruction signal is input from the menu switch, the display control unit displays a list of information on the second visual effect regardless of information on the first visual effect received by the input unit. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image pickup apparatus is characterized. The input unit has a touch panel that is provided on the display screen of the display unit and receives an input of a signal corresponding to the position of an object that comes into contact from the outside
The display control unit displays information on the second visual effect on the display unit with an icon,
The said image processing part performs the 2nd visual effect corresponding to the said icon which received the input in the contact area where the said touch panel is located on the display area of the said icon to a said 2nd image. Item 10. The imaging device according to any one of Items 1 to 9.   The display control unit changes the color and / or size of the icon according to the combination of the first visual effect and the second visual effect, and causes the display unit to display the icon. The imaging device according to claim 10. It further includes a communication unit that can communicate with the outside in a mutual direction,
The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein the recommendation level changing unit updates and / or changes the recommendation level information based on information received via the communication unit. . An imaging device capable of imaging a subject to generate electronic image data of the subject and displaying a first image corresponding to the image data,
A first input step for accepting input of information relating to a first visual effect given to the first image;
A first image processing step of generating a second image by performing image processing for giving a first visual effect to the first image in accordance with the information input in the first input step;
A second input step for receiving an input of information relating to a second visual effect given to the second image;
A second image processing step of performing image processing for giving a second visual effect to the second image according to the information input in the second input step;
The recommendation level information is displayed from a recommendation level information storage unit that displays the second image and stores recommendation level information that gives a recommendation level according to a combination of the first visual effect and the second visual effect. A display step of reading and referring to and displaying information related to the second visual effect in descending order of the recommended degree according to the combination with the first visual effect;
The imaging program characterized by performing.

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