JP2016046738A - Imaging apparatus and imaging method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem that, in a conventional imaging apparatus, a great image processing capability or large image memory may be required since extremely many images are handled in accordance with the number of kinds of imaging parameters to be simultaneously changed in bracket imaging.SOLUTION: An imaging apparatus 0 is configured to perform the bracket imaging for acquiring a plurality of images by changing a value of at least one kind of imaging parameter, once imaging is instructed. The imaging apparatus includes: imaging means; display means for displaying a plurality of images acquired by first bracket imaging in which a first imaging parameter is changed; and selection means for selecting one image from among the plurality of images displayed on the display means. The imaging means fixes the first imaging parameter by using a value corresponding to the image that is selected by the selection means, and performs second bracket imaging by changing a value of a second imaging parameter that is different from the first imaging parameter.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to an image pickup apparatus, and more particularly to an image pickup apparatus and an image pickup method used when repeating bracket shooting a plurality of times.

  There has been known a digital camera having a bracket photographing function for simultaneously photographing a plurality of images in which photographing parameter values are changed stepwise by one shutter release. In the conventional bracket shooting function, only one type of shooting parameter can be changed at a time.

  Therefore, for example, when it is desired to set a plurality of types of shooting parameters to the shooting parameter values most suitable for the current shooting target, the user has to repeat the bracket shooting many times and perform trial and error. Such work has been particularly difficult for users who are camera beginners.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, Patent Document 1 has a configuration including a bracket shooting function that can simultaneously change a plurality of types of shooting parameters in one bracket shooting.

JP 2006-67464 A

  However, in the configuration of the above-described prior art, a very large number of images are handled as the number of types of shooting parameters to be changed at the same time in bracket shooting increases, so that a large image processing capability and image memory are required. There's a problem.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above problems, the present invention provides an image pickup apparatus and an image pickup method that can easily obtain an image of an optimum shooting parameter suitable for the user's preference without requiring a large image processing capability and an image memory. The purpose is to provide.

  According to one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an imaging apparatus that performs bracket imaging for acquiring a plurality of images by changing the value of at least one type of imaging parameter in response to a single imaging instruction. Display means for displaying a plurality of images acquired by first bracket photography with changed parameters, and selection means for selecting one image from the plurality of images displayed on the display means, the photography The means fixes the first shooting parameter using a value corresponding to the image selected by the selection means, and changes the value of the second shooting parameter different from the first shooting parameter to perform the second bracket shooting. An imaging device characterized by the above.

  In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an imaging method for performing bracket shooting a plurality of times by acquiring a plurality of images by changing a value of at least one kind of shooting parameter by a single shooting instruction. Changing the parameters to perform the first bracket shooting, displaying the plurality of images acquired by the first bracket shooting, selecting one image from the displayed plurality of images, Fixing the first shooting parameter using a value corresponding to the image selected by the selection means, and changing the value of the second shooting parameter different from the first shooting parameter to perform the second bracket shooting. This is an imaging method characterized by the above.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to easily obtain an image with an optimum shooting parameter suitable for the user's preference without requiring a large processing capability and an image memory.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an imaging device. The figure explaining the screen transition of the display part in 1st and 2nd embodiment. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of the imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of the imaging apparatus according to the second embodiment. The figure explaining the screen transition of the display part in 3rd Embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of the imaging apparatus according to the third embodiment.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the imaging apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The CPU 101 controls and controls all operations of the imaging apparatus 100. The image sensor 102 is composed of, for example, a CCD or CMOS, and obtains an image signal by photoelectrically converting a subject image. The A / D conversion circuit 103 converts the analog signal output from the image sensor 102 into a digital signal. The timing generation circuit 104 is controlled by the CPU 101 and supplies a clock signal and a control signal to the image sensor 102 and the A / D conversion circuit 103.

  The RAM 105 is a recording device as a temporary recording area used as a work area for the CPU 101. The RAM 105 also stores image data picked up by the image sensor 102 and has a sufficient capacity to store a predetermined number of image data. In addition, a bracket setting holding unit 1051 that holds various settings related to shooting at the time of bracket shooting.

  The ROM 106 is a storage device that stores a control program such as a flowchart described later.

  The image processing unit 107 performs image processing such as correction on the image data obtained as a result of shooting. Further, the image composition unit 108 synthesizes information display such as character information with image data to be displayed on the display unit 110 described later. The image composition unit 108 has an image arrangement function for composing a plurality of image data side by side.

  The touch panel 109 has a display unit 110 and an operation unit 111. On the display unit 110, together with the image data synthesized by the image synthesis unit 108, an operation icon such as an instruction button which is a user interface is displayed. The operation unit 111 receives an operation instruction according to an operation using an operation icon such as an instruction button displayed on the display unit 110.

  The selection detection unit 112 performs image selection by detecting whether or not the user's finger is touching the touch panel 109 and in which position the user is swung.

  An I / F (interface) 113 is an interface with an external recording device such as a memory card or a hard disk, and a connector 114 is connected to an external recording device such as a memory card or a hard disk. An external recording device 200 such as a memory card or a hard disk includes a connector 201 that connects to the imaging device 100, an I / F (interface) 202 with the imaging device 100, and a recording unit 203 that records a still image.

  In this embodiment, the interface and the connector for attaching the external recording device are described as having one system. However, the interface and the connector for attaching the external recording device may have a single or a plurality of systems. . Moreover, it is good also as a structure provided with combining the interface and connector of a different standard. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which can transfer a still image and a moving image between peripheral apparatuses, such as another computer, by making it respond | correspond to a wireless apparatus etc. as an interface.

  Next, transition of the screen of the display unit 110 during bracket shooting in the imaging apparatus 100 having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen when setting the number of shooting parameters to be changed simultaneously in one bracket shooting. On the screen shown in FIG. 2A, a button 301 for selecting one type and a button 302 for selecting two types are displayed as the number of shooting parameters to be changed simultaneously.

  The user can select one of a button 301 for selecting one type and a button 302 for selecting two types.

  When the button 301 for selecting one type is selected, the shooting parameter to be changed simultaneously is set to one type. When the button for selecting two types is selected, the type of shooting parameter to be changed simultaneously is set to two. Is set. The setting is stored in the bracket setting holding unit 1051.

  In the above description, the number of shooting parameters to be changed at the same time is one or two. However, the number may be three or four, and the number is not particularly limited.

  2B-1 and 2B-2 are diagrams illustrating examples of screens when setting the number of times of bracket shooting and the types of shooting parameters to be changed in each bracket shooting. FIG. 2B-1 is an example in which the number of shooting parameters to be changed simultaneously in one bracket shooting is one, and FIG. 2B-2 is an example in which there are two.

  In the following description, the type of shooting parameter that is changed during bracket shooting is referred to as bracket shooting parameter.

  The bracket shooting parameter button group 303 is a button group in which all types of bracket shooting parameters that can be set by the user are listed.

  A bracket shooting parameter setting display area 304 indicates the order in which bracket shooting parameters set by the user are changed by bracket shooting. Reference numeral 3041 denotes the order of bracket shooting. Reference numeral 3042 denotes bracket shooting parameters in each order during bracket shooting.

  The user can select one bracket shooting parameter from the bracket shooting parameter button group 303 at a time.

  Each time the user selects one of the bracket shooting parameter buttons 303, the selected bracket shooting parameters are set in the selected order. The set bracket shooting parameters are displayed in the bracket shooting parameter setting display area 304 so that the bracket shooting order 3041 and the bracket shooting parameters in each order are known.

  In the example of FIG. 2B-1, the first bracket shooting parameter for bracket shooting is “aperture”, the second is “ISO”, and the third is “brightness”. In the example of FIG. 2B-2, the first bracket shooting parameters for bracket shooting are “focus” and “aperture”, and the second is “white balance” and “brightness”.

  Reference numeral 305 denotes a bracket shooting parameter setting end button.

  When the selection detecting unit 112 detects that the bracket shooting parameter setting end button 305 is selected by the operation unit 111, the setting of the number of times of bracket shooting and the bracket shooting parameter is ended.

  FIG. 2C is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen during bracket shooting. A live view is displayed on the display unit 110. Reference numeral 306 denotes an imaging SW button for instructing an imaging command.

  When the selection detection unit 112 detects that the user has selected the imaging SW 306 with the operation unit 111, bracket shooting is started.

  FIG. 2 (D-1) and FIG. 2 (D-2) are diagrams showing examples of screens when a bracketing image is selected. FIG. 2D-1 shows an example in which the number of shooting parameters to be changed simultaneously during bracket shooting is one, and FIG. 2D-2 shows an example in which there are two types.

  Reference numeral 307 denotes an image shot by bracket shooting. 2 (D-1) and 2 (D-2), it is assumed that the bracket shooting parameters at the time of bracket shooting are changed in three stages of α, α−β, and α + β. At this time, the number of images shot by one bracket shooting is 3 to the power of P, where P is the number of bracket shooting parameters that change at the same time.

  In the example of FIG. 2D-1, since the number of bracketing shooting parameters that change simultaneously is one, three images are shot.

  In the example of FIG. 2D-2, since there are two types of bracket shooting parameters that change at the same time, nine images are shot.

  As shown in FIG. 2 (D-1), the images are displayed in a line from the left end to the right end so as to be in the plus direction of the bracket shooting parameter value. If there are two types of bracket shooting parameters at the time of one bracket shooting, as shown in FIG. 2D-2, the first bracket shooting parameter value plus direction from the left end to the right end, and from the lower end to the upper end. The second bracket shooting parameters are displayed side by side in a matrix so as to be in the positive direction.

  The display unit 110 may automatically change the display mode according to the number of types of bracket shooting parameters to be changed set by the user.

  The user can select one image from a plurality of displayed images 307.

  When the user selects one image from the plurality of displayed images 307, the bracket shooting parameter value of the selected image in the immediately preceding bracket shooting (first bracket shooting) is updated to the next bracket shooting (first 2 bracket shooting) is started.

  That is, for the bracket shooting parameter (first bracket shooting parameter) changed in the first bracket shooting, the parameter value is fixed using a value corresponding to the selected image, and in the second bracket shooting, the first bracket shooting parameter is set. The bracket shooting parameters (second bracket shooting parameters) different from the above are changed stepwise.

  Next, the imaging operation at the time of bracket shooting of the imaging apparatus 100 having the above configuration will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 3 is realized by the CPU 101 of the imaging apparatus 100 controlling each unit of the imaging apparatus 100 according to an input signal or a program. The flowchart in FIG. 3 is executed when the main power switch of the imaging apparatus 100 is ON and the bracket shooting mode is set.

  First, in step S401, the number of shooting parameters to be changed simultaneously during bracket shooting is set. A screen shown in FIG. 2A is displayed on the display portion 110.

  The user selects one of the buttons 301 for selecting one type or the button 302 for selecting two types on the operation unit 111. The CPU 101 knows which button has been selected based on the detection result of the selection detection unit 112.

  Next, in steps S402 to S404, the number of times bracket shooting is performed and the bracket shooting parameters are set. The display portion 110 displays the screens shown in FIGS. 2B-1 to 2B-2.

  In step S402, the user selects bracket shooting parameters.

  The user selects one of the bracket shooting parameter buttons 303 from the operation unit 111. The CPU 101 knows which button has been selected based on the detection result of the selection detection unit 112.

  In step S403, 1 is added to the value of the bracket shooting count N. Note that the initial value of the number of times of bracket shooting N is 0.

  In step S404, it is determined whether or not a bracket shooting parameter setting end command is detected, that is, whether or not the selection detecting unit 112 detects that the user has selected the bracket shooting setting end button 305 on the operation unit 111.

  When the bracket shooting parameter setting end command is detected, the setting of the number of times of bracket shooting and the bracket shooting parameter is ended, and the process proceeds to step S405. At this time, various settings are stored in the bracket setting holding unit 1051.

  The bracket setting holding unit 1051 stores in advance settings of shooting parameters that are initial values at the time of bracket shooting other than the settings stored in steps S401 and S404.

  If the bracket shooting parameter setting end command is not detected, the process returns to step S402.

  In step S405, an instruction for an imaging command is awaited. The screen of FIG. 2C is displayed on the display portion 110. When the imaging command is detected, that is, when the selection detecting unit 112 detects that the user has selected the imaging SW 305 with the operation unit 111, the CPU 101 reads the parameter setting at the time of bracket shooting stored in the bracket setting holding unit 1051. Then, a bracket shooting start instruction is issued with the bracket shooting parameters set for the first time, and bracket shooting is started (step S406). Note that all shooting parameters other than the bracket shooting parameters are set to the shooting parameters read from the bracket setting holding unit 1051.

  In step S407, the end of bracket shooting is awaited, and when bracket shooting ends, the process proceeds to step S408.

  In step S408, 1 is added to the value of the bracket shooting number M corresponding to the bracket shooting order 3041. The initial value of the bracket shooting number M is 1.

  In step S409, the image processing unit 107 performs predetermined image processing on the captured image data.

  In step S410, the image data is recorded in the RAM 105, and the image composition unit 108 generates a preview image in which a plurality of image data is arranged and synthesized. When image data is stored in the RAM 105, if image data captured by the previous bracket shooting already exists, the image data is deleted and discarded.

  In step S411, the preview image generated in step S410 is displayed on the display unit 110. The display unit 110 displays the screens illustrated in FIGS. 2D-1 to 2D-2.

  In step S <b> 412, the image data stored in the RAM 105 is recorded in the recording unit 303 via the interface 113.

  In step S413, it is determined whether or not the value of the bracket shooting number M matches the value of the number N of bracket shooting, that is, whether or not the bracket shooting set in S402 to S404 has been completed. If not completed, the process proceeds to step S414.

  In step S414, the process waits until one image is selected by the operation unit 111 from the plurality of images 307 acquired by the user through bracket shooting. The CPU 101 knows which image has been selected based on the detection result of the selection detection unit 112. Here, the image data recorded in the RAM 105 may be erased from the RAM 105 after the selection detection unit 112 detects that any image has been selected. Thus, by erasing the image data for each blanket shooting, it becomes possible to efficiently use the area of the image memory.

  In step S415, the bracket shooting parameter value in the bracket shooting immediately before (bracket shooting number M-1) is updated to the bracket shooting parameter value of the image selected in step S414 and stored in the bracket setting holding unit 1051.

  In step S416, the CPU 101 reads the parameter setting for bracket shooting stored in the bracket setting holding unit 1051, performs a bracket shooting start instruction with the bracket shooting parameter set to the bracket shooting number M, and starts bracket shooting. Note that all shooting parameters other than the bracket shooting parameters are set to the shooting parameters read from the bracket setting holding unit 1051.

  Note that the next bracket photographing may be automatically started in synchronization with the selection detection unit 112 detecting the selection of the image. In this case, it is possible to omit a user from inputting a shooting instruction for bracket shooting after selecting an image.

  If the value of the bracket shooting number M matches the value of the bracket shooting number N in step S413, that is, if all the bracket shooting set in S402 to S404 is completed, this flowchart is ended.

  As described above, in the imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment, the bracket shooting for changing a small number of shooting parameters is repeatedly performed a plurality of times, so that the user can pursue the shooting parameter value determined to be optimal by the user. I will provide a.

  As a result, it is possible to easily obtain an image with an optimum shooting parameter that matches the user's preference without requiring a large image processing capability.

  In particular, the present invention is suitable when the total of the types of bracket shooting parameters to be changed by a plurality of bracket shootings is 3 or more. This is because it is difficult for the display unit 110 to display an image captured by bracketing by simultaneously changing three types of bracketing shooting parameters. In such a case, the optimum shooting parameter value can be determined effectively by repeatedly performing bracket shooting while changing one or two types of bracket shooting parameters as in the present invention.

  Furthermore, the configuration may be such that the type of shooting parameter to be changed by bracket shooting can be additionally set for each second and subsequent bracket shooting. In this way, after confirming the result of the immediately preceding bracket shooting, shooting parameters to be bracketed can be added as appropriate, and bracket shooting reflecting the user's intention can be made possible.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  In the first embodiment, all the image data picked up by bracket shooting is recorded in the recording unit 303.

  However, there is a case where only one piece of image data captured with the photographing parameter determined to be optimal by the user needs to be recorded, and the recording capacity of the recording unit 303 is increased by recording only one piece of image data. Can be suppressed.

  Therefore, in the second embodiment, only one piece of image data finally selected by the user is recorded in the recording unit 303.

  Also in the second embodiment, since the same image pickup apparatus as that described with reference to FIG. 1 is used, the description thereof is omitted here.

  An imaging operation at the time of bracket shooting of the imaging apparatus 100 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG.

  The flowchart of FIG. 4 is executed when the main power switch of the imaging apparatus 100 is ON and set to the bracket shooting mode, as in the flowchart of FIG. 3 described in the first embodiment.

  The processing from step S501 to S510 is the same as the processing from step S401 to S410 in the flowchart of FIG. 3 described in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted here.

  In step S511, the preview image generated in step S510 is displayed on the display unit 110, and the process proceeds to step S512.

  In step S <b> 512, the process waits until the user selects one image from the images 307 captured by bracket shooting using the operation unit 111. The CPU 101 knows which image has been selected based on the detection result of the selection detection unit 112.

  In step S513, it is determined whether or not the value of the bracket shooting number M matches the value of the number N of bracket shooting, that is, whether or not the bracket shooting set in S502 to S504 has been completed. If not completed, the process proceeds to step S514.

  The processes in steps S514 and S515 are the same as the processes in steps S415 and S416 in the flowchart of FIG. 3 described in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted here.

  If the value of the bracket shooting number M matches the value of the bracket shooting number N in step S513, that is, if all the bracket shooting set in steps S502 to S504 is completed, the process proceeds to step S516.

  In step S516, only the image data corresponding to the image selected in step S512 is recorded in the recording unit 303 via the interface 113.

  As described above, in the imaging apparatus according to the second embodiment, only one piece of image data finally selected by the user is recorded in the recording unit 303.

  As a result, the recording capacity of the recording unit 303 can be suppressed.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  In both the first and second embodiments, when performing bracket shooting multiple times, the number of shooting parameters to be changed simultaneously, the number of times bracket shooting is performed, and the bracket shooting parameters are all set before the first bracket shooting. I was trying.

  However, there is a case where it is desired to select whether or not to continue bracket shooting while confirming an image shot by bracket shooting, and to select what the next bracket shooting parameter should be.

  Therefore, in the third embodiment, the number of shooting parameters to be changed simultaneously and the bracket shooting parameters can be selected for each bracket shooting.

  Also in the third embodiment, since the same imaging apparatus as that described with reference to FIG. 1 is used, description thereof is omitted here.

  Screen transition of the display unit 110 during bracket shooting of the imaging apparatus 100 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to the diagram illustrated in FIG.

  FIG. 5A is a diagram showing an example of a screen when setting the number of shooting parameters to be changed at the same time during bracket shooting, and reference numerals 601 and 602 in the display unit 110 are those shown in FIG. 2 described in the first embodiment. Since it is equivalent to 301 and 302 in (A), the description is omitted here.

  FIGS. 5B-1 and 5B-2 are diagrams illustrating examples of screens when setting bracket shooting parameters. FIG. 5B-1 shows an example in which the number of shooting parameters to be changed simultaneously during bracket shooting is one, and FIG. 5B-2 shows an example in which there are two types.

  A bracket shooting parameter button group 603 lists all types of bracket shooting parameters.

  FIG. 5C is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen during bracket shooting. A live view is displayed on the display unit 110. Reference numeral 604 denotes an imaging SW button for instructing an imaging command. Reference numeral 605 denotes a return SW button for returning to the bracket shooting parameter setting process.

  FIG. 5D-1 and FIG. 5D-2 are diagrams illustrating examples of screens when a bracketing image is selected. FIG. 5D-1 is an example in which the number of shooting parameters to be changed simultaneously during bracket shooting is one, and FIG. 5D-2 is an example in which there are two.

  Reference numeral 606 denotes an image shot by bracket shooting. 5 (D-1) and 5 (D-2) are similar to FIGS. 2 (D-1) and 2 (D-2), bracket shooting parameters at the time of bracket shooting are α, α-β, and α + β. Assume that there are three stages.

  Since 606 is equivalent to the image 307 photographed by the bracket photographing described in the first embodiment, the description is omitted here.

  When the user selects one image from a plurality of displayed images, the bracket shooting parameter value in the immediately preceding bracket shooting is updated to the bracket shooting parameter value of the selected image.

  Next, an imaging operation at the time of bracket shooting of the imaging apparatus 100 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG.

  The flowchart in FIG. 6 is executed when the main power switch of the imaging apparatus 100 is ON and the bracket shooting mode is set, as in the flowchart in FIG. 3 described in the first embodiment.

  First, in step S701, the number of shooting parameters to be changed simultaneously during bracket shooting is set. A screen shown in FIG. 5A is displayed on the display portion 110. Since the process in step S701 is the same as the process in step S401 of the flow chat in FIG. 3 described in the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In step S702, bracket shooting parameters are selected. The display portion 110 displays the screens shown in FIGS. 5B-1 to 5B-2. The selected bracket shooting parameter is stored in the bracket setting holding unit 1051. The bracket setting holding unit 1051 stores in advance settings of shooting parameters that are initial values at the time of bracket shooting other than the settings stored in steps S701 and S702.

  In steps S703 and S704, it is determined whether or not a return command is detected while waiting for an instruction for an imaging command (step S704) (step S703). The screen of FIG. 2C is displayed on the display portion 110. If it is determined that a return command has been detected, that is, if the selection detection unit 112 detects that the user has selected the return SW 605 using the operation unit 111, the process returns to step S701. When the selection detection unit 112 detects that the user has selected the imaging SW 604 with the operation unit 111, the CPU 101 reads the parameter setting at the time of bracket shooting stored in the bracket setting holding unit 1051.

  In step S705, bracket shooting is started using the number of shooting parameters and bracket shooting parameters that are simultaneously changed in steps S701 and S702. Note that all shooting parameters other than the bracket shooting parameters are set to the shooting parameters read from the bracket setting holding unit 1051.

  In step S706, the end of bracket shooting is waited, and when bracket shooting ends, the process proceeds to step S707.

  Since the processing in steps S707 to S710 is equivalent to the processing in steps S409 to S412 in the flowchart of FIG. 3 described in the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted here.

  In steps S711 to S713, the process waits until any of a return command, a bracket shooting end command, or image selection is detected. When the return command is detected, that is, when the selection detecting unit 112 detects that the user has selected the return SW 605 with the operation unit 111 (step S711), the process returns to step S701. When the detection of the bracket photographing end command is not performed, that is, when the selection detecting unit 112 detects that the user has selected the photographing end SW 607 (step S712), this flowchart is ended. When the image is selected, that is, when the selection detecting unit 112 detects that the user has selected one image from the images 606 captured by bracket shooting (S713), the process proceeds to step S714.

  In step S714, the bracket shooting parameter value in the previous bracket shooting is updated to the bracket shooting parameter value of the image selected in step S713, and stored in the bracket setting holding unit 1051. Then, the process returns to step S701.

  In the third embodiment, as described in the second embodiment, only one piece of image data finally selected by the user may be recorded in the recording unit 303.

  In that case, after the process of step S709 ends, the process proceeds to step S711 without performing the process of step S710. In step S712, when the bracket shooting end command is detected, the selection of the image is detected as in step 713. Then, only the image data corresponding to the selected image may be recorded in the recording unit 303 via the interface 113.

  As described above, in the imaging apparatus according to the third embodiment, the number of shooting parameters to be changed simultaneously and the type of shooting parameters to be changed can be selected for each bracket shooting.

  As a result, it is possible to select whether or not to continue bracket shooting while confirming an image shot by bracket shooting, and if so, what the next bracket shooting parameter should be.

  The embodiment described above is merely a representative embodiment, and various modifications and changes can be made to the above embodiment when the present invention is implemented.

100 Imaging device 101 CPU
102 Image sensor 105 RAM
1051 Bracket setting holding unit 106 ROM
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 107 Image processing part 108 Image composition part 109 Touch panel 110 Display part 111 Operation part 112 Selection detection part 200 External recording device 203 Recording part

Claims (7)

An imaging apparatus that performs bracket shooting for acquiring a plurality of images by changing a value of at least one kind of shooting parameter by a single shooting instruction,
Photographing means;
Display means for displaying a plurality of images acquired by the first bracket photographing in which the first photographing parameter is changed;
Selecting means for selecting one image from a plurality of images displayed on the display means,
The imaging unit fixes the first imaging parameter using a value corresponding to the image selected by the selection unit, and changes the value of the second imaging parameter different from the first imaging parameter to perform the second bracket imaging. An imaging device characterized in that it performs.   The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the total of the types of shooting parameters changed by a plurality of bracket shootings is 3 or more.   The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a setting unit configured to set a type of shooting parameter to be changed in the first bracket shooting and / or the second bracket shooting.   The imaging apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the setting unit is capable of setting a type of shooting parameter to be changed in the second bracket shooting after the first bracket shooting.   5. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the photographing unit starts photographing of the second bracket photographing in synchronization with image selection by the selection unit.   6. The image data acquired by the first bracket shooting is deleted after one image is selected from the plurality of images acquired by the first bracket shooting by the selection unit. The imaging device according to any one of the above. An imaging method for performing bracket shooting a plurality of times to acquire a plurality of images by changing the value of at least one kind of shooting parameter by one shooting instruction,
Changing the first shooting parameter and performing the first bracket shooting;
Displaying a plurality of images acquired by the first bracket photographing;
Selecting one image from the displayed plurality of images;
Fixing the first shooting parameter using a value corresponding to the image selected by the selection means, and changing the value of the second shooting parameter different from the first shooting parameter to perform the second bracket shooting; An imaging method characterized by comprising:

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