JP2013021728A - Imaging apparatus, control method thereof, program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent increase of a load due to transfer of image data with large size, in an automatic transfer mode in which photographed image data are automatically transmitted to an external device after photographing.SOLUTION: When still picture data are obtained in a mode in which photographed image data are automatically transmitted to an external device, the still picture data are automatically transmitted to the external device. When moving picture data are obtained in the same mode, the moving picture data are not automatically transmitted to the external device.

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique for transmitting captured image data to an external device.

  An imaging apparatus such as a digital camera can convert an optical image obtained by an imaging element such as a CCD or CMOS into an electrical signal and record it on a recording medium. Unlike silver halide cameras that use film, digital cameras have the advantage of being able to shoot without worrying about the number of shots. In addition, there are an increasing number of digital cameras that can transfer image data taken by communication such as a wired LAN or wireless LAN to an external device such as a server or a network hard disk using a built-in type or an external connection accessory ( (See Patent Document 1).

  Various transfer modes are available for current digital cameras. As an example, one is a transfer mode (hereinafter referred to as “automatic transfer mode”) in which all images taken with a digital camera are regarded as transfer targets and are automatically transferred to an external device after shooting. A mode for selecting and transferring image data already recorded on a recording medium by using a display member such as a TFT of the digital camera and an operation member, or by comparing with a certain condition such as a date ( Hereinafter, there is also a “selective transfer mode”).

  The automatic transfer mode has the greatest advantage in that the image taken by the photographer is transferred to a remote server, and the viewer on the server side can check the image in real time. For example, in mass media such as newspapers and news media, images taken at a long distance can be instantly transferred to a server in the office, so that the images can be confirmed quickly and the next action such as news reporting and publishing can be moved quickly. Is possible.

JP 2000-330853 A

  On the other hand, current digital cameras have been commercialized for video shooting. Compared to still image data, moving image data generally has a larger file size. Therefore, consider a case where the automatic transfer mode is applied when transmitting large-size data such as moving image data. In this case, the load for transferring the video data increases, which not only affects the digital camera's shooting performance (internal bus efficiency, continuous shooting performance, etc.), but also takes the next shot until the video data has been sent. Still image data cannot be sent.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, an imaging apparatus according to the present invention captures a subject and obtains first image data and second image data, and communication that communicates with an external device. A first mode in which image data captured after the imaging by the imaging unit is automatically transmitted to the external device, and captured by the imaging unit in response to a user's transmission instruction. Setting means for setting any one of the second modes for transmitting the image data, and when the first image data is obtained in the first mode, the communication means transmits the first image. When data is automatically transmitted to the external device and the second image data is obtained in the first mode, the communication means does not automatically transmit the second image data to the external device. It is characterized by

  The control method according to the present invention includes an imaging process capable of capturing an image of a subject and obtaining first image data and second image data, and image data captured after the imaging is performed. A setting step for setting one of a first mode for automatically transmitting the image data to the external device and a second mode for transmitting the captured image data in response to a transmission instruction from the user, and the first mode. And transmitting the first image data to the external device automatically when the first image data is obtained, and obtaining the second image data in the first mode. If it is, the second image data is not automatically transmitted to the external device in the transmission step.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent a large load from being applied to the imaging apparatus by automatically starting transmission of large-sized data.

It is an example of a configuration block diagram in the first embodiment. It is an example of the system configuration | structure in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the imaging | photography routine in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the imaging | photography routine in 2nd Embodiment. It is an example of the display screen in 1st Embodiment. It is an example of the display screen in 1st Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 100 denotes an imaging device.

  Reference numeral 10 denotes a photographing lens, 12 denotes a shutter having a diaphragm function, 14 denotes an image sensor that converts an optical image of a subject into an electric signal, and 16 denotes an A / D converter that converts an analog signal output of the image sensor 14 into a digital signal. .

  A timing generation circuit 18 supplies a clock signal and a control signal to the image sensor 14, the A / D converter 16, and the D / A converter 26, and is controlled by the memory control circuit 22 and the system control circuit 50.

  An image processing circuit 20 performs predetermined pixel interpolation processing and color conversion processing on the data from the A / D converter 16 or the data from the memory control circuit 22.

  Further, the image processing circuit 20 performs predetermined arithmetic processing using the captured image data. Based on the calculation result obtained here, the system control circuit 50 controls the exposure control means 40 and the distance measurement control means 42. Specifically, TTL (through-the-lens) AF (autofocus) processing, AE (automatic exposure) processing, and EF (flash pre-emission) processing are performed.

  Further, the image processing circuit 20 performs predetermined arithmetic processing using captured image data, and also performs TTL AWB (auto white balance) processing based on the obtained arithmetic result.

  A memory control circuit 22 controls the A / D converter 16, the timing generation circuit 18, the image processing circuit 20, the image display memory 24, the D / A converter 26, the memory 30, and the compression / decompression circuit 32.

  The data of the A / D converter 16 is written into the image display memory 24 or the memory 30 via the image processing circuit 20 and the memory control circuit 22 or the data of the A / D converter 16 is directly passed through the memory control circuit 22. It is.

  Reference numeral 24 denotes an image display memory, 26 denotes a D / A converter, 28 denotes an image display unit including a TFT LCD, and the image data for display written in the image display memory 24 passes through the D / A converter 26. Displayed by the image display unit 28.

  If the image data captured using the image display unit 28 is sequentially displayed, the electronic viewfinder function can be realized.

  Further, the image display unit 28 can arbitrarily turn on / off the display according to an instruction from the system control circuit 50. When the display is turned off, the power consumption of the imaging apparatus 100 can be significantly reduced. I can do it.

  Reference numeral 30 denotes a memory for storing captured still images and moving images, and has a sufficient storage capacity to store a predetermined number of still images and a predetermined time of moving images.

  Thereby, even in the case of continuous shooting or panoramic shooting in which a plurality of still images are continuously shot, it is possible to write a large amount of images to the memory 30 at high speed.

  The memory 30 can also be used as a work area for the system control circuit 50.

  Reference numeral 32 denotes a compression / decompression circuit that compresses and decompresses image data by adaptive discrete cosine transform (ADCT) or the like, reads an image stored in the memory 30, performs compression processing or decompression processing, and stores the processed data in the memory 30. Write to.

  Reference numeral 40 denotes an exposure control means for controlling the shutter 12 having a diaphragm function, and has a flash light control function in cooperation with the flash 48.

  Reference numeral 42 denotes a distance measuring control means for controlling the focusing of the photographing lens 10, reference numeral 44 denotes a zoom control means for controlling zooming of the photographing lens 10, and reference numeral 46 denotes a barrier control means for controlling the operation of the protection means 102 as a barrier.

  A flash 48 has an AF auxiliary light projecting function and a flash light control function.

  The exposure control means 40 and the distance measurement control means 42 are controlled using the TTL method. Based on the calculation result obtained by calculating the captured image data by the image processing circuit 20, the system control circuit 50 performs the exposure control means 40 and the distance measurement. Control is performed on the control means 42.

  Reference numeral 50 denotes a system control circuit that controls the entire imaging apparatus 100, and 52 denotes a memory that stores constants, variables, programs, and the like for operation of the system control circuit 50.

  Reference numeral 54 denotes a display unit such as a liquid crystal display device or a speaker that displays an operation state, a message, and the like using characters, images, sounds, and the like in accordance with execution of a program in the system control circuit 50. These are installed in a single or a plurality of positions near the operation unit of the image pickup apparatus 100 so as to be easily visible, and are configured by a combination of, for example, an LCD, an LED, and a sounding element.

  In addition, the display unit 54 is partially installed in the optical viewfinder 104.

  Among the display contents of the display unit 54, what is displayed on the LCD or the like includes single shot / continuous shooting display, self-timer display, compression rate display, number of recorded pixels, number of recorded pixels, number of remaining images that can be captured, shutter Includes speed display, aperture value display, exposure compensation display, and so on. In addition, flash display, red-eye reduction display, macro shooting display, buzzer setting display, watch battery remaining amount display, battery remaining amount display, error display, information display with multiple digits, display / removal state display of recording media 200 and 210, Communication I / F operation display, date / time display, and the like are also included.

  Further, among the display contents of the display unit 54, what is displayed in the optical viewfinder 104 includes in-focus display, camera shake warning display, flash charge display, shutter speed display, aperture value display, exposure correction display, and the like.

  Reference numeral 56 denotes an electrically erasable / recordable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM.

  Reference numerals 60, 62, 64, 66, 68 and 70 are operation means for inputting various operation instructions of the system control circuit 50, and may be a single unit such as a switch, a dial, a touch panel, pointing by line-of-sight detection, a voice recognition device, or the like. Consists of multiple combinations.

  Here, a specific description of these operating means will be given.

  Reference numeral 60 denotes a mode dial switch, which can switch and set various function modes such as power-off, automatic shooting mode, shooting mode, panoramic shooting mode, playback mode, multi-screen playback / erase mode, and PC connection mode.

  Reference numeral 62 denotes a shutter switch SW1, which is turned ON during the operation of a shutter button (not shown), and performs AF (auto focus) processing, AE (auto exposure) processing, AWB (auto white balance) processing, EF (flash pre-flash) processing, and the like. Instruct to start operation.

  Reference numeral 64 denotes a shutter switch SW2, which is turned on when an operation of a shutter button (not shown) is completed, and an exposure process for writing a signal read from the image sensor 14 to the memory 30 via the A / D converter 16 and the memory control circuit 22. I do. Then, a development process using an operation in the image processing circuit 20 or the memory control circuit 22, a recording process in which image data is read out from the memory 30, compressed in the compression / decompression circuit 32, and the image data is written in the recording medium 200 or 210. Instructs the start of a series of processing operations.

  Reference numeral 66 denotes an image display ON / OFF switch that can set ON / OFF of the image display unit 28.

  With this function, when photographing is performed using the optical viewfinder 104, it is possible to save power by cutting off the current supply to the image display unit including a TFT LCD or the like.

  Reference numeral 68 denotes a quick review ON / OFF switch, which sets a quick review function for automatically reproducing image data taken immediately after photographing. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a function for setting the quick review function when the image display unit 28 is turned off is provided.

  Reference numeral 61 denotes an action shooting button which can be used to start and stop moving image shooting. In addition, although the moving image shooting button 61 is configured as an individual button in the imaging apparatus 100, it may be used as another button or may be realized by software such as GUI.

  An operation unit 70 includes various buttons, a touch panel, and the like, and includes a menu button, a set button, a macro button, a multi-screen playback page break button, a flash setting button, a single shooting / continuous shooting / self-timer switching button, and the like. Also, menu movement + (plus) button, menu movement-(minus) button, playback image movement + (plus) button, playback image-(minus) button, shooting image selection button, exposure compensation button, date / time setting button, etc. Is also included.

  Reference numeral 80 denotes a power control means, which includes a battery detection circuit, a DC-DC converter, a switch circuit for switching a block to be energized, and the like, and detects whether or not a battery is installed, the type of battery, and the remaining battery level. The DC-DC converter is controlled based on the detection result and the instruction of the system control circuit 50, and a necessary voltage is supplied to each part including the recording medium for a necessary period.

  Reference numeral 82 denotes a connector, 84 denotes a connector, and 86 denotes a primary battery such as an alkaline battery or a lithium battery, a secondary battery such as a NiCd battery, a NiMH battery, or a Li battery, an AC adapter, or the like.

  Reference numerals 90 and 94 denote interfaces with recording media such as memory cards and hard disks. Reference numerals 92 and 96 denote connectors for connecting to a recording medium such as a memory card or a hard disk. Reference numeral 98 denotes recording medium attachment / detachment detecting means for detecting whether the recording medium 200 or 210 is attached to the connectors 92 and / or 96.

  In this embodiment, it is assumed that there are two interfaces and connectors for attaching the recording medium. Of course, the interface and the connector for attaching the recording medium may have a single or a plurality of systems and any number of systems. Moreover, it is good also as a structure provided with combining the interface and connector of a different standard.

  The interface and connector may be configured using a PCMCIA card, a CF (Compact Flash (registered trademark)) card, or the like that conforms to a standard.

  Further, by connecting various communication cards to the interfaces 90 and 94 and the connectors 92 and 96, information regarding image data can be transferred to and from other computers. Examples of communication cards include LAN cards, modem cards, USB cards, IEEE 1394 cards, P1284 cards, SCSI cards, PHS and other communication cards.

  Reference numeral 102 denotes protection means that is a barrier that prevents the imaging unit from being soiled or damaged by covering the imaging unit including the lens 10 of the imaging device 100.

  Reference numeral 104 denotes an optical viewfinder, which can take an image using only the optical viewfinder without using the electronic viewfinder function of the image display unit 28. In the optical viewfinder 104, some functions of the display unit 54, for example, a focus display, a camera shake warning display, a flash charge display, a shutter speed display, an aperture value display, an exposure correction display, and the like are installed.

  A communication unit 110 has various communication functions such as RS232C, USB, IEEE1394, P1284, SCSI, modem, LAN, and wireless communication. In FIG. 1, the communication unit 110 is configured to be built in the imaging apparatus 100, but the communication unit 110 may be configured with an external accessory, and the I / Fs 204 and 214 to which the recording medium 200 or 210 is connected. You may comprise in the shape which can be connected to.

  Reference numeral 112 denotes a connector for connecting the imaging apparatus 100 to another device by the communication unit 110 or an antenna in the case of wireless communication.

  Reference numeral 200 denotes a recording medium such as a memory card or a hard disk.

  The recording medium 200 includes a recording unit 202 composed of a semiconductor memory, a magnetic disk, and the like, an interface 204 with the imaging device 100, and a connector 206 that connects to the imaging device 100.

  Reference numeral 210 denotes a recording medium such as a memory card or a hard disk.

  The recording medium 210 includes a recording unit 212 composed of a semiconductor memory, a magnetic disk, and the like, an interface 214 with the imaging device 100, and a connector 216 that connects to the imaging device 100.

  Note that the imaging apparatus 100 may be controlled by a single piece of hardware, or a plurality of pieces of hardware may share processing and may realize a function of controlling the entire imaging apparatus 100 in cooperation.

  FIG. 2 shows an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an example in which the imaging apparatus 100 is connected to a network 251, and a server 252 and a network storage 253 are connected to the network 251. The network 201 may be configured by either wired or wireless. Image data captured by the imaging apparatus 100 is transferred to the server 252 and the network storage 253 via the network 251. In addition, it is possible to browse images in the imaging apparatus 100 and issue operation instructions from the server side.

  Next, the operation of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 3 shows an example of a shooting flow of the imaging apparatus 100. The operation in this flow is realized by the system control circuit 50 controlling each unit of the imaging apparatus 100 according to a signal or program input from each unit. It is assumed that the imaging apparatus 100 has established communication with an external apparatus as shown in FIG. 2 before the start of this flow.

  In step S301, it is determined whether still image shooting is instructed or moving image shooting is instructed. In the case of still image shooting, the process proceeds to step S302. On the other hand, in the case of moving image shooting, the process proceeds to step S307. A still image shooting instruction is input by pressing the shutter switches 62 and 64 (SW1, SW2). An instruction for moving image shooting is input by pressing the moving image shooting button 61. An instruction to start moving image shooting may be issued from a GUI or the like.

  In step S302, preparation for still image shooting is performed.

  In step S303, still image shooting is performed, and a still image file is generated from the obtained still image data.

  In step S304, the still image file generated in S303 is recorded on the recording medium 200 or 210 or the like.

  In step S305, it is determined whether or not the automatic transfer mode is valid in the settings of the imaging apparatus 100. An example of the automatic transfer mode setting screen is shown in FIG. The screen 501 in FIG. 5 is displayed on the display unit 54, and the selection menu 502 can be designated by operating the mode dial 60, the operation unit 70, and the like by the user. When “Yes” automatic transfer is selected in the selection menu 502, the imaging apparatus 100 sets the mode to “automatic transfer mode”. When the automatic transfer “NO” is selected in the selection menu 502, the imaging apparatus 100 sets the mode to “SELECTED TRANSFER MODE”. In this way, either the first mode or the second mode in transmission is set.

  The “selective transfer mode” is, for example, selected according to a user's transmission instruction by displaying a selective transfer menu as shown in FIG. 6 according to a user's menu operation, arbitrarily selecting a still image and a moving image to be transferred. In this mode, images are transferred. In the selective transfer mode, both still image files and moving image files can be transferred. A screen 601 is displayed on the display unit 54. The image to be transferred can be selected with the mode dial 60, the operation unit 70, etc. (602, 603). Although FIG. 6 shows a menu for selecting an arbitrary image, as a selective transfer method, all images in the recording medium can be transferred, or only untransferred images can be transferred together.

  If the automatic transfer mode setting is valid in step S305, the process proceeds to step S306. If the automatic transfer mode setting is invalid, no transfer is performed, and the series of shooting flows is terminated.

  In step S306, transfer processing is performed via the communication unit 110. Specifically, the image is transferred to the server 252 and the network storage 253 shown in FIG. At this time, the user only performs an operation for the shooting instruction in step S301, and the captured image is automatically transferred without any other operation.

  On the other hand, in step S307, preparation for moving image shooting is performed.

  In step S308, moving image shooting is performed.

  In step S309, the captured moving image data is recorded on the recording medium 200 or 210 or the like. In FIG. 3, S308 and S309 are illustrated as being processed sequentially, but in reality S308 and S309 are processed in parallel. When there is no instruction to stop moving image recording during moving image shooting (in the case of “NO” in step S310), S308 and S309 are processed in parallel to record moving image data. On the other hand, if there is an instruction to stop moving image recording in step S310, the series of shooting flows is ended.

  As described above, when moving images are shot, moving images are not transferred without determining whether the automatic transfer mode is valid / invalid as in step S305 in still image shooting.

  By not automatically transferring the movie file as in this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the shooting operation performance from being lowered due to the movie file transfer. The person can check the image in real time.

<Second Embodiment>
The operation of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The image capturing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment can instruct still image shooting during moving image shooting. This embodiment has many parts in common with the first embodiment. Therefore, in the following description, description of common parts will be omitted, and description will be made centering on parts unique to the present embodiment.

  FIG. 4 shows an example of a shooting flow of the imaging apparatus 100. The operation in this flow is realized by the system control circuit 50 controlling each unit of the imaging apparatus 100 according to a signal or program input from each unit.

  Since the processing in steps S401 to S409 is the same as that in the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted here.

  In step S410, it is determined whether there is a shooting instruction for still image shooting during moving image shooting. If the shutter switches 62 and 64 (SW1, SW2) are pressed during moving image shooting (“YES” in S410), moving image shooting is temporarily stopped (step S411), and the process proceeds to still image shooting (step S412). ).

  In step S413, the still image data photographed in step S412 is recorded on the recording medium 200 or 210 or the like.

  In step S414, the video shooting that has been paused is resumed. In S414, the moving image shooting is resumed, but the moving image recording is also resumed together with the moving image shooting.

  In step S415, it is determined whether the automatic transfer mode is valid in the settings of the imaging apparatus 100. The automatic transfer mode setting method and the like are as described above. If the automatic transfer mode setting is valid in step S415, the process proceeds to step S416. If the automatic transfer mode setting is invalid, no transfer is performed, and the series of shooting flows is terminated.

  In step S416, a process of transferring the still image taken in step S412 via the communication unit 110 is performed. Specifically, the image is transferred to the server 252 and the network storage 253 shown in FIG.

  In step S415, it is determined whether there is an instruction to stop moving image recording. It is assumed that the moving image recording stop instruction can be executed by pressing the moving image shooting button 61 again during moving image shooting, for example. The moving image recording stop instruction may be realized by other methods such as GUI. When there is no instruction to stop moving image recording (“NO” in S415), the process proceeds to S408, and moving image shooting is continued. On the other hand, when there is an instruction to stop moving image recording (“YES” in S415), the series of shooting flows is ended.

  In the present example, as in the first embodiment, when the automatic transfer mode is enabled in the setting of the imaging apparatus 100, first, the moving image file is not automatically transferred. However, secondly, when a still image shooting instruction is given during a moving image, the still image shot there is automatically transferred.

  As in this example, by not automatically transferring the video file, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the shooting operation performance due to the transfer of the video file. By transferring the still image shot after that to the server at the time of shooting, the server side The viewer can check the image in real time.

  Furthermore, by automatically transferring a still image taken during moving image shooting, it is possible to meet the demand for confirming the shot image as soon as possible on the external device side.

<Other embodiments>
In the above embodiment, the shooting of moving images and still images has been described. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to moving images and still images, and the present invention is applied when the sizes of the first image data and the second image data are different. Applicable. For example, it is also possible to apply to an imaging device capable of photographing data that has been subjected to lossy compression processing such as a JPEG image and data that has not been subjected to compression processing such as a so-called RAW image or has been subjected to lossless compression processing. In this case, the JPEG image is generally smaller in size than the RAW image, so automatic transfer is executed if the setting is to shoot a JPEG image, and automatic transfer is executed if the setting is to shoot a RAW image. You may make it not.

  Each means constituting the information processing apparatus and each step of the information processing method in the embodiment of the present invention described above can be realized by operating a program stored in a RAM or ROM of a computer. This program and a computer-readable recording medium recording the program are included in the present invention.

  Further, the present invention can be implemented as, for example, a system, apparatus, method, program, or recording medium. Specifically, the present invention may be applied to a system including a plurality of devices. The present invention may be applied to an apparatus composed of a single device.

  Note that the present invention includes a case where a software program that realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments is supplied directly or remotely to a system or apparatus. This includes the case where the system or the computer of the apparatus is also achieved by reading and executing the supplied program code.

  Accordingly, since the functions of the present invention are implemented by computer, the program code installed in the computer also implements the present invention. In other words, the present invention includes a computer program itself for realizing the functional processing of the present invention.

  In that case, as long as it has the function of a program, it may be in the form of object code, a program executed by an interpreter, script data supplied to the OS, and the like.

  Examples of the recording medium for supplying the program include a flexible disk, a hard disk, an optical disk, and a magneto-optical disk. Further, there are MO, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, magnetic tape, nonvolatile memory card, ROM, DVD (DVD-ROM, DVD-R) and the like.

  As another program supply method, there is a method of connecting to a homepage on the Internet using a browser of a client computer. The computer program itself of the present invention or a compressed file including an automatic installation function can be downloaded from the homepage by downloading it to a recording medium such as a hard disk.

  It can also be realized by dividing the program code constituting the program of the present invention into a plurality of files and downloading each file from a different homepage. That is, a WWW server that allows a plurality of users to download a program file for realizing the functional processing of the present invention on a computer is also included in the present invention.

  As another method, the program of the present invention is encrypted, stored in a recording medium such as a CD-ROM, distributed to users, and encrypted from a homepage via the Internet to users who have cleared predetermined conditions. Download the key information to be solved. It is also possible to execute the encrypted program by using the key information and install the program on a computer.

  Further, the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by the computer executing the read program. Furthermore, based on the instructions of the program, an OS or the like running on the computer performs part or all of the actual processing, and the functions of the above-described embodiments can be realized by the processing.

  As another method, the program read from the recording medium is first written in a memory provided in a function expansion board inserted into the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer. Then, based on the instructions of the program, the CPU or the like provided in the function expansion board or function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing, and the functions of the above-described embodiments are also realized by the processing.

  A communication apparatus according to the present invention includes an imaging unit, a communication unit that communicates with an external device, a first instruction unit that instructs to capture a still image by the imaging unit, and a first unit that instructs to capture a moving image by the imaging unit. And the communication device is capable of instructing imaging by the first instruction device and the second instruction device even after establishing communication with the external device. When imaging of a still image is instructed by the first instruction means after establishing communication with the apparatus, still image data is captured by the imaging means, and the obtained still image data is automatically transferred to the external device If the second instruction means is instructed to capture a moving image after establishing communication with the external device, the moving image is captured by the imaging means, and the obtained moving image data is Automatically sent to the external device Characterized by further comprising a control means, not to.

Claims (6)

Imaging means capable of imaging a subject and obtaining first image data and second image data;
Communication means for communicating with an external device,
A first mode in which image data captured after the imaging by the imaging unit is automatically transmitted to the external device, and image data captured by the imaging unit in response to a user's transmission instruction Setting means for setting any one of the second modes,
When the first image data is obtained in the first mode, the communication means automatically transmits the first image data to the external device,
When the second image data is obtained in the first mode, the communication unit does not automatically transmit the second image data to the external device.   The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, when the second mode is set, the communication unit can transmit the second image data to the external apparatus.   The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first image data is still image data, and the second image data is moving image data. The imaging device can instruct to shoot a still image during shooting of a moving image,
In the first mode, when an instruction to shoot a still image is issued during shooting of the moving image, the communication unit transmits the still image shot in response to the instruction to the external device. The imaging device according to claim 3. An imaging process capable of imaging a subject and obtaining first image data and second image data;
One of a first mode in which image data captured after the imaging is performed is automatically transmitted to an external device, and a second mode in which the captured image data is transmitted in response to a user's transmission instruction A setting process for setting
A transmission step of automatically transmitting the first image data to the external device when the first image data is obtained in the first mode;
When the second image data is obtained in the first mode, the second image data is not automatically transmitted to the external device in the transmission step. On the computer,
An imaging process capable of imaging a subject and obtaining first image data and second image data;
One of a first mode in which image data captured after the imaging is performed is automatically transmitted to an external device, and a second mode in which the captured image data is transmitted in response to a user's transmission instruction A setting process for setting
A transmission step of automatically transmitting the first image data to the external device when the first image data is obtained in the first mode;
When the second image data is obtained in the first mode, the second image data is not automatically transmitted to the external device in the transmission step. A computer readable program.

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