JP2012234137A - Sound catcher type multifunctional camera holder - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a camera holder preventing camera shake, causing a subject to turn to a camera, freely changing an angle and used as a substitute for a tripod.SOLUTION: The sound catcher type multifunctional camera holder includes a sound source generating device built in a grip part of a camera holder, draws a subject's attention by emitting sound to create environment where the subject looks into the camera, and then rotates the grip part in rearward of the camera to form a three-point support by a fixing knob, the grip part and a horizontal retaining plate, thereby creating a stable camera installation. The camera angle is adjustable by a height-adjusting knob of the grip part.

Description

  The present invention is a sound catcher multi-function camera holder that incorporates a device that generates sound in a camera holder, draws attention to the subject, and takes a photograph from the viewpoint of the camera.

  Conventionally, when taking snapshots of people, etc. at party venues, or when taking pictures of infants, they used a voice and turned to the camera. Therefore, the subject tends to hold and tends to be an unnatural photo. On the other hand, there is an inconvenience that the photographer has to speak out.

With the evolution of cameras, the camera body has become smaller. A small camera is difficult to hold during shooting and is prone to camera shake. Therefore, a camera holder with a grip portion has become necessary. (Existing technology)
Next, in general snapshots, the face of a person is mostly the subject. The problem is how to direct the subject toward the camera. Next, it is inconvenient to bring a tripod for the purpose of downsizing the camera.
The present invention has been made to solve the above problems.

The present invention has a structure in which a sound source built-in grip portion and a connecting plate fixed thereto are fastened to a camera tripod screw hole with a fixing knob. A sound source generating circuit (single or a plurality of sound sources), a speaker, a battery, and a sound generation button switch are incorporated in the sound source internal grip portion. Further, a horizontal maintaining plate is fastened together between the camera and the connecting plate. At the end of the horizontal maintenance plate (opposite end of the fixed knob), a horizontal maintenance protrusion is attached so as to be the same height as the fixed knob. Further, as the horizontal maintenance plate always exists under the camera, camera holding projections on the opposite side of the horizontal maintenance projection of the horizontal maintenance plate are attached to the front and rear so that they do not deviate from the camera. The interval between the two camera holding projections is set to be a little wider so as to be compatible with various cameras.
The connecting plate is connected to the camera tripod screw hole through the fixing screw hole with the fixing knob through the fixing screw hole with the horizontal maintaining plate interposed therebetween. The connecting plate is firmly fixed at the opposite end of the position of the fixing knob with the screw and nut at the bottom of the sound source built-in grip part, and a height adjustment knob with a tap screw is provided to store the nut from the outside. ing.
Depending on the type of camera, the tripod screw holes on the camera body are located at the end and the center, so the fixing screw holes for the horizontal maintenance plate are prepared at two locations, the end and the center.
Since the screw of the fixing knob is a small screw, the screw part protrudes and does not return easily if the screw hole for fixing the horizontal maintenance plate is fully tightened through the slot in the connecting plate. Therefore, even when the camera body is removed, the fixing knob, the connecting plate and the horizontal maintaining plate are always integrated and do not fall apart.
The bottom portions of the horizontal maintenance protrusion, the fixing knob, and the height adjustment knob have a spherical surface so that they can move smoothly during angle adjustment with respect to the contacting surface.
It is a sound catcher multi-function camera holder characterized by the above.

  According to the present invention, the camera can be held firmly and the camera shake can be prevented by gripping the grip portion with the left hand. By making a sound, you can easily take a picture of the camera's eyes with the subject facing the camera. In addition, the camera footing can be stabilized without bringing a tripod, and the self-timer can also take joint photographs.

Rear view when the present invention is attached to a camera Three-dimensional exploded view of the present invention An overhead view from below of the grip portion of the present invention is rotated behind the camera to constitute a three-point support. Side view when the grip portion of the present invention is turned behind the camera

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. The present invention has a structure in which a sound source built-in grip portion (9) and a connecting plate (3) fixed thereto are fastened to a camera tripod screw hole (12) with a fixing knob (4). A sound source generating circuit (sound source selection switch (16) in the case of a plurality of sound sources), a speaker, a battery, and a sound button switch (6) are incorporated in the sound source built-in grip (9). Yes. Further, a horizontal maintaining plate (2) is fastened together between the camera body (1) and the connecting plate (3). A horizontal maintaining projection (11) is attached to the end of the horizontal maintaining plate (2) (the opposite end of the fixed knob (4)) so as to be at the same height as the fixed knob (4). Further, the camera holding projection (10) on the opposite side of the horizontal maintenance projection (11) of the horizontal maintenance plate (2) is attached to the front and rear so that the horizontal maintenance plate (2) is always present under the camera (1). So that it does not deviate from the camera (1). The interval between the two camera holding projections (10) is set slightly wider so as to be compatible with various cameras.
With the horizontal maintaining plate (2) sandwiched, the connecting plate (3) is moved from the elongated groove (14) through the fixing screw hole (13) to the camera tripod screw hole (12) by the fixing knob (4). Combined. The connecting plate (3) is firmly fixed by the screw and nut (7) at the bottom of the sound source built-in grip portion (9) at the opposite end of the fixing knob (4), and the nut (7) is stored from the outside. Similarly, a height adjustment knob (8) with a tapped screw is provided.
Depending on the type of camera, the tripod screw hole (12) of the camera body (1) is located at the end and the center part. Has been.
Since the screw of the fixing knob (4) is a small screw, the threaded hole (14) of the connecting plate (3) is passed through the fixing groove (13) of the horizontal maintenance plate (2). If tightened to the full, the screw will protrude and will not return easily. Therefore, even when the camera body (1) is removed, the fixing knob (4), the connecting plate (3) and the horizontal maintaining plate (2) are always integrated and do not fall apart.
The bottoms of the horizontal maintenance protrusion (11), the fixing knob (4), and the height adjustment knob (8) have a spherical surface (15) so as to move smoothly during angle adjustment with respect to the contacting surface.
The present invention has the structure as described above, and in order to actually use it, the camera body (1) and the sound source internal grip part (9) are fully expanded and the fixing knob (4) is tightened. Moreover, when storing, it can be narrowed and made compact. Hold the camera body grip (9) with your left hand, hold the camera body (1) with your right hand and point the camera at the subject.
Select a sound source with the sound source selection switch (16) and press the sound generation button switch (6) to produce a sound. When the subject notices and turns around or raises his face and looks at the camera, the shutter is turned off.
When using as a tripod, loosen the fixing knob (4), rotate the grip part to the rear of the camera body (1), and tighten the fixing knob (4). Since the hole of the connecting plate (3) is a groove, the optimum position can be set by searching according to the situation of the platform. The subject can be easily captured by adjusting the camera angle by turning the height adjustment knob (8).
It is a sound catcher multi-function camera holder characterized by the above.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Camera body 2 Horizontal maintenance board 3 Connection board 4 Fixing knob 5 Grip part 6 Sound generation button switch 7 Nut 8 Height adjustment knob 9 Sound source built-in grip part 10 Camera control protrusion 11 Horizontal maintenance protrusion 12 Screw hole for tripod 13 Fixing screw hole 14 Elongated slot 15 Spherical surface 16 Sound source selection switch

Claims (1)

The built-in sound source grip part and the connection plate fixed to it are fixed to the camera tripod screw hole with a fixing knob. Inside the sound source built-in grip part, a sound source that emits a person's attention is generated. Circuit (single or multiple sound source), speaker, battery, sound source selection switch and sound generation button switch are built in, and a horizontal maintenance plate is fastened together between the camera body and the connecting plate. At the end of the maintenance plate (opposite end of the fixed knob), there is a horizontal maintenance projection so that it is at the same height as the fixed knob, and the horizontal maintenance plate is always present under the camera. The camera holding projection on the opposite side of the horizontal maintenance projection is attached to the front and back so that it does not deviate from the camera, and the distance between the two camera holding projections is set slightly wider to accommodate various cameras. The horizontal maintenance plate The connecting plate is connected to the camera tripod screw hole from the elongated groove through the fixing screw hole with the fixing knob, and the connecting plate is connected to the bottom of the sound source built-in grip at the opposite end of the fixing knob. The height adjustment knob with tapped screws is provided so that the nut can be stored from the outside, and the screw hole for the tripod on the camera body is fixed to the end depending on the camera type. Since there are two screw holes for fixing the horizontal maintenance plate at the center and at the center, the screw of the fixing knob is a small screw with a small diameter. If the screw hole for fixing the horizontal maintenance plate is fully tightened, the screw will protrude and will not easily return to its original position. Therefore, even when the camera body is removed, the fixing knob, connecting plate and horizontal maintenance plate will always be united. Not to become horizontal Projections, the bottom of the locking knob and the height adjusting knob, to contact the surface, to move smoothly when the angle adjustment is made to take on a spherical surface.
It is a sound catcher multi-function camera holder characterized by the above.

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