JP2013201528A5

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Publication number: JP2013201528A5
Application number: JP2012067587A
Authority: JP
Filing date: 2012-03-23
Publication date: 2015-05-07
Anticipated expiration: 2032-03-23

Description

本発明は、撮像装置、撮像装置の制御方法、プログラムおよび記録媒体に関する。特に、ライブビュー画像を表示するライブビューにおいて、撮影準備指示に応じてライブビュー画像の表示を制御する技術に関するものである。 The present invention relates to an imaging apparatus, an imaging apparatus control method, a program, and a recording medium. In particular, in the live view displaying a live view image, to a technique for controlling display of the live view image according to the photographing preparation instruction.

拡大表示している状態で撮影準備指示があった場合に、拡大表示している状態のままＡＦ動作などの撮影準備動作を行い、撮影準備動作の結果（合焦の状態）を拡大表示で確認することができれば使い勝手が向上する。更に、合焦したい主要被写体の状態を、拡大表示で確認しながらシャッターチャンスを待って撮影指示を行うことができれば使い勝手が向上する。
上述した観点から見ると、特許文献２のように拡大表示を解除して撮影準備動作を行うよりも、特許文献１のように拡大表示の状態のまま撮影準備動作を行うことができるほうが望ましい。しかしながら、拡大表示している範囲内に合焦したい主要被写体が含まれていない場合には、拡大表示のまま撮影準備動作を行うと、撮影準備動作の結果（合焦の状態）を拡大表示で確認することができないという問題がある。また、合焦したい主要被写体の状態を、拡大表示で確認しながらシャッターチャンスを待つこともできないという問題がある。
本発明は、上述したような問題点に鑑みてなされたものであり、ライブビュー画像を拡大表示した状態と、等倍表示にした状態とを撮像装置の設定に応じて自動的に切り替えてＡＦ動作を行うことで、ＡＦ動作時にユーザが確認したい画像を表示させることを目的とする。 When there is a shooting preparation instruction in the magnified display state, the shooting preparation operation such as AF operation is performed in the magnified display state, and the result of the shooting preparation operation (focus state) is confirmed in the enlarged display. If it can be done, usability will improve. Furthermore, usability can be improved if it is possible to give a shooting instruction after waiting for a photo opportunity while confirming the state of the main subject to be focused on in an enlarged display.
From the viewpoint described above, it is desirable to be able to perform the shooting preparation operation in the enlarged display state as in Patent Document 1, rather than canceling the enlarged display as in Patent Document 2 and performing the shooting preparation operation. However, if the main subject to be focused on is not included in the enlarged display range, if the shooting preparation operation is performed with the enlarged display, the result of the shooting preparation operation (in-focus state) is displayed in the enlarged display. There is a problem that it cannot be confirmed. In addition, there is a problem that it is impossible to wait for a photo opportunity while confirming the state of the main subject to be focused on in an enlarged display.
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and automatically switches between a state in which a live view image is enlarged and a state in which the live view image is displayed in the same size according to the setting of the imaging device. An object is to display an image that the user wants to confirm during the AF operation by performing the operation.

本発明は、被写体像を撮像する撮像手段と、前記撮像手段により撮像される被写体像のライブビュー画像を等倍表示と拡大表示とに切り替えて表示する表示手段と、前記ライブビュー画像のうちＡＦに用いる領域を示すＡＦ領域を設定するＡＦ領域設定手段と、ＡＦ動作の方式であるＡＦモードを設定するＡＦモード設定手段と、前記ＡＦモード設定手段により設定されるＡＦモードが、前記ＡＦ領域設定手段により設定されたＡＦ領域が前記拡大表示の表示範囲内に存在するＡＦモードの場合には、拡大表示での撮影準備指示に応じて、拡大表示のままＡＦ動作を行い、前記ＡＦモード設定手段により設定されるＡＦモードが、前記ＡＦ領域設定手段により設定されたＡＦ領域が前記拡大表示の表示範囲内に存在しないことがあるＡＦモードの場合には、拡大表示での撮影準備指示に応じて、等倍表示に切り替え、等倍表示でＡＦ動作を行う制御手段と、を有することを特徴とする。 The present invention includes an imaging unit that captures a subject image, a display unit that switches a live view image of the subject image captured by the imaging unit to display between an equal magnification display and an enlarged display, and AF among the live view images. An AF area setting means for setting an AF area indicating an area used for the AF mode, an AF mode setting means for setting an AF mode as an AF operation method, and an AF mode set by the AF mode setting means are the AF area setting. In the AF mode in which the AF area set by the means exists in the display range of the enlarged display, the AF operation is performed while the enlarged display is performed in response to the shooting preparation instruction in the enlarged display, and the AF mode setting means The AF mode set by the AF area setting unit may not be within the display range of the enlarged display. In the case of, in response to an instruction of photographing preparation of Magnifying, switch to size display, and having a control means for performing an AF operation in size display, the.

本発明によれば、ライブビュー画像の拡大表示と等倍表示とを撮像装置の設定に応じて自動的に切り替えてＡＦ動作を行うことで、ＡＦ動作時にユーザが確認したい画像を表示させることができる。 According to the present invention, it is possible to display an image that the user wants to confirm during the AF operation by automatically switching between live view image enlargement display and equal magnification display according to the setting of the imaging apparatus and performing the AF operation. it can.

サブ電子ダイヤル１０７は操作部２８に含まれる回転操作部材である。サブ電子ダイヤル１０７を回転操作することにより選択枠の移動や画像送りなどを行うことができる。十字キー１０８は操作部２８に含まれ、上、下、左、右部分をそれぞれ押下することで、押下した部分に応じた操作を行うことができる。ＳＥＴボタン１０９は操作部２８に含まれ、押下することで、主に選択項目の決定などの操作を行うことができる。
ライブビューボタン１１０は操作部２８に含まれ、静止画撮影モードではスルー画像（ライブビュー画像）を表示部１０１に表示するライブビューのオンとオフとを切り替えるボタンである。また、ライブビューボタン１１０は動画撮影モードでは動画撮影（記録）の開始、停止の指示に用いられる。 The sub electronic dial 107 is a rotation operation member included in the operation unit 28. By rotating the sub electronic dial 107, the selection frame can be moved and the image can be fed. The cross key 108 is included in the operation unit 28, and an operation corresponding to the pressed portion can be performed by pressing each of the upper, lower, left, and right portions. The SET button 109 is included in the operation unit 28. By pressing the SET button 109, operations such as determination of a selection item can be mainly performed.
A live view button 110 is included in the operation unit 28 and is a button for switching on and off a live view that displays a through image (live view image) on the display unit 101 in the still image shooting mode. The live view button 110 is used to start and stop moving image shooting (recording) in the moving image shooting mode.

Claims

Imaging means for capturing a subject image;
Display means for switching a live view image of a subject image picked up by the image pickup means to display between an equal magnification display and an enlarged display;
AF area setting means for setting an AF area indicating an area used for AF in the live view image;
AF mode setting means for setting an AF mode which is an AF operation method;
When the AF mode set by the AF mode setting means is an AF mode in which the AF area set by the AF area setting means exists within the display range of the enlarged display, the shooting preparation instruction for the enlarged display is given. In response, the AF operation is performed with the enlarged display,
When the AF mode set by the AF mode setting means is an AF mode in which the AF area set by the AF area setting means may not exist within the display range of the enlarged display, shooting in enlarged display An image pickup apparatus comprising: a control unit that switches to the same magnification display according to a preparation instruction and performs an AF operation with the same magnification display.

The AF mode in which the AF area set by the AF area setting means exists within the display range of the enlarged display is an instruction to change the position of the enlarged area indicating the area to be enlarged and displayed in the imaged range. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the imaging apparatus is an AF mode in which the position of the enlarged area is changed and the position of the AF area is changed in conjunction with the position of the enlarged area.

The AF mode in which the AF area set by the AF area setting means may not exist within the display range of the enlarged display is the change of the position of the enlarged area indicating the area to be enlarged and displayed in the imaged range 3. The imaging according to claim 1, wherein the imaging mode is an AF mode in which the position of the enlarged area is changed without changing the position of the AF area set by the AF area setting unit in response to an instruction to perform. apparatus.

Imaging means for capturing a subject image;
Display means for switching a live view image of a subject image picked up by the image pickup means to display between an equal magnification display and an enlarged display;
AF area setting means for setting an AF area indicating an area used for AF in the live view image;
When the AF area set by the AF area setting means exists within the display range of the enlarged display, the AF operation is performed with the enlarged display in accordance with the shooting preparation instruction in the enlarged display,
When the AF area set by the AF area setting means does not exist within the display range of the enlarged display, the AF operation is switched to the same magnification display according to the shooting preparation instruction in the enlarged display, and the AF operation is performed at the same magnification display. An image pickup apparatus comprising:

The AF area setting means sets a plurality of AF areas according to selection of a plurality of AF areas by the user,
When all of the plurality of AF areas set by the AF area setting means are present within the display range of the enlarged display, the control means maintains the enlarged display according to the shooting preparation instruction in the enlarged display. Perform AF operation,
When at least a part of the plurality of AF areas set by the AF area setting means does not exist within the display range of the enlarged display, the display is switched to the same size display according to the shooting preparation instruction in the enlarged display, etc. The imaging apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the AF operation is performed in a double display.

The control means displays an enlarged area indicating an area for enlarging and displaying the live view image, which is set before switching to the equal magnification display, when switching to the equal magnification display according to the shooting preparation instruction in the enlarged display. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image pickup apparatus is an image pickup apparatus.

An enlargement instruction detecting means for detecting an instruction to enlarge the live view image;
7. The display unit according to claim 1, wherein the display unit switches the live view image from the same size display to the enlarged display in response to detection of an enlargement instruction by the enlargement instruction detection unit. The imaging device according to item.

An imaging step for imaging a subject image;
A display step of switching and displaying a live view image of the subject image captured by the imaging step between the same magnification display and the enlarged display;
An AF area setting step for setting an AF area indicating an area used for AF in the live view image;
An AF mode setting step for setting an AF mode which is an AF operation method;
If the AF mode set in the AF mode setting step is an AF mode in which the AF area set in the AF area setting step exists within the display range of the enlarged display, a shooting preparation instruction for enlarged display is given. In response, the AF operation is performed with the enlarged display,
When the AF mode set in the AF mode setting step is an AF mode in which the AF area set in the AF area setting step may not exist within the display range of the enlarged display, shooting in enlarged display A control step of switching to the same size display in accordance with the preparation instruction and performing the AF operation in the same size display.

An imaging step for imaging a subject image;
A display step of switching and displaying a live view image of the subject image captured by the imaging step between the same magnification display and the enlarged display;
An AF area setting step for setting an AF area indicating an area used for AF in the live view image;
When the AF area set by the AF area setting step is within the display range of the enlarged display, the AF operation is performed with the enlarged display in accordance with the shooting preparation instruction in the enlarged display,
When the AF area set in the AF area setting step does not exist within the display range of the enlarged display, the AF operation is switched to the same magnification display according to the shooting preparation instruction in the enlarged display, and the AF operation is performed at the same magnification display. And a control step for performing an imaging method.

The program for functioning a computer as each means of the imaging device described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 7 .

A computer-readable recording medium storing a program for causing a computer to function as each unit of the imaging apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7 .