JP3377599B2 - Camera capable of recording layout information, printing apparatus using layout information, and editing apparatus using layout information - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

The present invention relates to, for example, layout information recordable camera having an editing function combined with electronic image means, printing apparatus and using the layout information
Those concerning the editing device using the layout information.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, various cameras have been proposed in which a camera using a silver salt film and an electronic image device are combined so that a photographed subject image can be confirmed on the spot. For example, in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 1-133038, a half mirror splits a light beam into a finder optical system when the shutter is closed, and when the shutter is opened, the half mirror is rotated to branch the light beam into an image sensor and a photosensitive material. A camera has been proposed that allows the subject image at the time of shooting to be immediately confirmed.

In Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 63-120241, a half mirror is provided so as to intersect the optical axis of an optical lens, and one of transmitted light and reflected light of the half mirror is placed on a silver salt film. A camera has been proposed in which the image itself formed on the silver salt film can be confirmed on the spot by guiding the other side to an electronic imaging means.

[0004]

However, the above-mentioned Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 1-133038 and Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 63-12.
In the method proposed in Japanese Patent No. 0241, the subject image at the time of shooting can be confirmed immediately, but there is no means for editing the shot frames, for example, rearranging the shot frames on the album sheet.

Therefore, as before, it is necessary to select the prints and manually attach them to the album sheet after printing the developed film, so that the album intended by the user cannot be easily created.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and the layout of prints on an album can be easily changed, so that the user manually attaches a photographic print to create an album. and an object unnecessary, the user of the intended layout information recordable camera album can be easily created, to provide an editing apparatus <br/> using the printing apparatus and layout information using the layout information to make .

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, a camera capable of recording layout information according to claim 1 prints a plurality of still images side by side on one sheet.
Layout information used to record cameras
In addition, the image recording hand that records the subject image as a still image
And a plurality of still images recorded in the image recording means.
Specify whether to automatically lay out and print
Recording means for recording layout information in the image recording means
And is provided. Also, in claim 2.
The layout recordable camera is
A still image to be printed and a
Information to specify still images not to be imported
It is characterized in that it is recorded in the recording image recording means.

Further, the layout information according to claim 3
The printing device that uses the
The layout information used to print the images side by side.
In a printing device that uses information,
Image recording means for recording as
Multiple recorded still images are automatically laid out and
The layout information that specifies whether to lint is the image above
It is judged whether the data is recorded in the recording means, and the layer
If the layout information is recorded in the layout information
Based on the above multiple still images are automatically laid out
A printing means for printing.
It Furthermore, the layout information according to claim 4 is used.
The printing device is configured such that the printing unit includes the plurality of stationary units.
Still images printed from images and still images not printed
The information for specifying
It is judged whether or not it is recorded on the column and the above information is
If it is determined that the image is recorded in the image recording means, the above information
Based on the
Characterized by printing.

Further, the layout information according to claim 5
An editing device that uses is able to display multiple still images on a single sheet.
The layout information used to print side by side
In the editing device used, the subject image is recorded as a still image.
The image recording means for recording, and the image recording means
Automatically laying out and printing multiple still images
Layout information specifying whether or not to the image recording means
Recording means for recording, and the image recording by the recording means.
Editing to edit the above layout information recorded in recording means
Means and means are provided. Further, claim 6
The editing device that uses the layout information described in
The means is to print from the plurality of still images.
Information for specifying images and still images that are not printed
Is further recorded in the image recording means.
It

[0010]

The camera of the present invention capable of recording layout information is
Print multiple still images side by side on a single sheet
A camera that can record layout information used for
Image recording means for recording a subject image as a still image
The multiple still images recorded in the image recording means.
Specifies whether to dynamically layout and print.
The record information is recorded by the recording means . Also on
The recording means prints from the plurality of still images.
To specify which still images are printed and which are not printed
This information is also recorded in the image recording means .

Further, the layout information of the present invention is used.
The printing device displays multiple still images on one sheet.
With the layout information used to print
On the printing device, the subject image is recorded as a still image.
Multiple still images are automatically laid out on the image recording means for recording.
Layout information that specifies whether to print out and print
Information is recorded, the layout information is
If it is recorded, it will be updated based on the layout information.
Note: Multiple still images are automatically laid out and printed.
It is equipped with a printing means . Further, the printing means
Is a still image to be printed from the above
And information to specify still images not to be printed
It is judged whether or not it is recorded in the image recording means,
As a result of the judgment, do not print with the still image to be printed above.
The information for specifying the still image is the image recording means.
If the image is recorded in the
Information for specifying the image and the still image that is not printed
Based on the
Lint

Further, the layout information of the present invention is used.
The editing device displays multiple still images side by side on one sheet.
Recordable layout information used for printing
The image recorded by the camera as a still image.
The image recording means includes a plurality of static images recorded in the image recording means.
Whether to automatically lay out still images and print
The specified layout information is recorded by the recording means.
It In addition, the records recorded in the layout information recording means are
The layout information can be edited by editing means. Well
In addition, the recording means selects a pre-selected image from the plurality of still images.
To specify which still images to print and which to not print.
Information for recording is also recorded in the image recording means .

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a view showing the arrangement of a camera capable of recording layout information according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

This camera comprises a photographing lens 1, a shutter 2 also serving as an aperture, a shutter control section 3 for opening and closing the shutter 2, a magnetic head for recording information on a magnetic recording layer coated on a silver salt film 4, and the like. It is composed of a magnetic recording unit 5 and a lens control unit 6 for driving the taking lens 1 in order to focus on the surface of the silver salt film 4.

Further, the camera drives the lens 7 for imaging provided separately from the taking lens 1, the imaging section 8 composed of CCD or MOS, and the lens 7 for focusing on the imaging section 8. A signal processing circuit 1 for processing an image signal of a subject from the lens control unit 9 and the image pickup unit 8
0, a memory 11 for storing the subject image signal from the signal processing circuit 10, a reproduction circuit for displaying the subject image signal output from the image pickup unit 8 or the subject image signal stored in the memory 11 on a monitor. 12, this reproduction circuit 1
Liquid crystal display device (hereinafter referred to as L
An image monitor 13 including a CD), a CRT, etc., an edit information input section 14 for inputting edit information after the filming of the silver halide film 4 is completed, and an edit function memory 15 storing a function relating to the layout of each frame. An edit mode input circuit 16 for selecting and inputting an edit mode in the edit function memory 15, and an edit information memory 1 for storing edit information corresponding to each frame input in the edit information input section 14.
7. A control circuit 18 including a microcomputer for controlling the operation of the entire camera.

The editing information is information used for editing key input information such as a camera switch (not shown) such as a trimming switch, date information, and exposure information.

The editing function memory 15 stores a control program relating to the editing function, and is, for example, an IC card, a ROM pack, an optical card, a magneto-optical card, a bar code or the like.

Next, the operation of the camera capable of recording layout information according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the camera of the first embodiment.

First, the user confirms the subject image using the image monitor 13. The subject image on the imaging unit 8 is photoelectrically converted and sent to the signal processing circuit 10. Based on the contrast signal of this output signal, the control circuit 18 drives the lens 7 via the lens control unit 9 to focus on the imaging unit 8 (step S1).

Next, when a release switch (not shown) is pressed to start the photographing operation, the lens controller 6 drives the photographing lens 1 by an amount corresponding to the driving amount of the lens 7 to focus on the silver salt film 4. Match.

Next, the control circuit 18 opens the shutter 2 for a predetermined time through the shutter control section 3 (step S).
2). At the same time, the control circuit 18 stores the subject image signal in the memory 11 at the same timing as the timing of exposing the silver salt film 4. The stored subject image signal is displayed as a still image on the image monitor 13 (step S
3).

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a still image displayed on the image monitor 13 at this time, and one screen of the LCD used for this image monitor 13 corresponds to one album sheet described later. Equivalent to.

The screen of one album sheet is divided into six parts, and one picture corresponds to each screen. In other words, A is the first frame, B is the second frame, C is the third frame, D is the fourth frame, and E.
Is the latest 5th frame. In F, the current subject image is displayed as a moving image.

Then, edit information is input. For example,
If it is not desired to arrange the latest fifth frame at the position E on the album sheet, an input such as moving the fifth frame to a desired position by key operation (not shown) is performed (step S4).

When the input of the editing information is completed, the control circuit 18 starts the film feeding (step S5), and the editing information such as the layout position on the album sheet is recorded on the magnetic recording layer of the silver salt film 4. (Step S
6).

In the first embodiment, the image monitor 13
Although the LCD screen is divided into 6 parts and displayed, the number of divisions of the LCD screen may be larger or smaller than that, and the normal subject is not divided and the current subject is not divided. The image may be displayed in a large size on the full screen and switched to the split screen only when the editing information is input.

Next, the printing apparatus using the layout information for performing the printing process in the laboratory of the first embodiment according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the configuration of a printing apparatus using the layout information of the first embodiment.

This printing device detects a magnetic reading circuit 20 for reading the editing information recorded on the magnetic recording layer of the developed silver salt film 19, a film feeding section 21, the ISO sensitivity of the silver salt film 19, and the like. A film information detection circuit 22, a red (R), green (G), and blue (B) lamp 23 for print exposure, and a light source control circuit 24 for controlling the lamp 23 based on the information of the film information detection circuit 22. A lens 25 for condensing the light of the lamp 23, a mask 26 having an opening for one frame of the silver salt film 19,
A lens 28 for guiding the light passing through the silver salt film 19 to the photographic paper 27, a mask 29 having an opening for one frame of the photograph, a photographic paper information reading circuit 30 for reading the size of the photographic paper 27, the photosensitivity, etc. A printing paper control unit 3 that controls the paper 27 to move in the X and Y directions so as to expose at a predetermined position.
1. A printer control circuit 32 for controlling the operation of the entire printer device.

Next, the operation of the printing apparatus using the layout information of the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 shows the first
6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of print processing in the printing apparatus using the layout information of the embodiment.

Based on the editing information recorded on the magnetic recording layer of the silver salt film 19, the print control circuit 32 causes the photographic paper control unit 31 to print one frame so that one frame is printed at the specified position on the photographic paper 27. The paper 27 is moved to determine the print position (step S7).

Subsequently, the print control circuit 32 controls the light emission time of each of R, G and B of the lamp 23 by the light source control circuit 24 to expose one frame (step S8). Further, the print control circuit 32 causes the film feeding unit 21 to feed the silver salt film 19 (step S9), and similarly exposes the next frame at the designated position on the next printing paper 27.

When the exposure of all frames is completed (step S10), the print control circuit 32 causes the film feeding section 2 to operate.
The silver salt film 19 is rewound into the cartridge via 1 (step S11), and the process ends.

The album sheet shown in FIG. 6 is printed by the printing apparatus as described above. Next, an example of editing an album sheet for inputting edit information in the camera capable of recording layout information of the first embodiment will be described.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing the processing for the above editing example. As for the editing information input in the flowchart shown in FIG. 2, the layout position of the frame is input on the album sheet on the spot after shooting one frame.

However, it is also possible to collectively specify and input the layout positions of all the frames after the filming of one film is completed, and this flowchart shows the processing of this editing example.

First, the control circuit 18 calls the object image signal stored in the memory 11 (step S12), and displays the number of frames according to the number of screen divisions of the image monitor 13 on the LCD of the image monitor 13 (step S12). S13). This corresponds to page 1 of the album sheet.

Next, similarly to the editing information input in the flow chart shown in FIG. 2, the user moves the piece to be moved to the desired layout position on the album sheet.

The layout position edit information is temporarily stored in the memory 11 (step S1).
4). Next, the number of frames corresponding to the next page of the album sheet is displayed, and similarly the layout position is designated and input.

When the designation of layout positions of all frames is completed in this way (step S15), the control circuit 1
8 is feeding the silver salt film 4 the editing information of the layout position in the memory 11 stored previously (step S1
6) Then, recording is sequentially performed on the magnetic recording layer of the corresponding frame (step S17).

After completion of this magnetic recording, the silver salt film 4 is rewound (step S18), and this processing is terminated. In this editing example, the user manually specified layout positions for all shooting frames, but an automatic layout was set to automatically determine layout positions on the album sheet in the order in which they were shot. Alternatively, the edit information of the layout position may be automatically magnetically recorded on the magnetic recording layer of each frame.

Further, instead of recording the editing information of the layout position on the magnetic recording layer of each frame, if the information designating the automatic layout is recorded in the leading portion of the film before the first frame of the film, It is also possible for the laboratory to confirm that the film is a film for which automatic layout has been specified, and for the laboratory to automatically lay it out in the order in which it was taken.

Also in the above automatic layout, if unnecessary frames are designated and deletion information is magnetically recorded in the magnetic recording layer of the frames, it is possible to exclude those frames and perform automatic layout. .

As described above, in the case of the automatic layout, the lens 7 which is the electronic image portion of the first embodiment, the lens control unit 9, the image pickup unit 8, the signal processing circuit 10, the memory 11, the reproduction circuit 12, and the screen monitor. The edit information of the layout position can be recorded only by the structure of the camera using the normal silver salt film and the magnetic recording unit.

Although the album sheet shown in FIG. 6 is a single-sided print, it may be a double-sided print. Next, an example of editing an album sheet in a camera capable of recording layout information and a printing apparatus using the layout information according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
Will be described.

FIG. 8A is a diagram showing an example of editing an album sheet when shooting frames are mixed in the vertical and horizontal positions. When shooting frames in one film are mixed in the vertical or horizontal position, and when a certain number of frames are laid out on one album sheet, the picture of a certain shooting frame may be out of the album sheet. Occurs.

In such a case, the printer automatically changes the print magnifications of the vertically-positioned photograph, the horizontally-positioned photograph, or both of the photographs so that they can be properly fit into one album sheet. .

FIG. 8B shows the format of a commercially available album maker, for example, "Fuel Album (registered trademark)" manufactured by Nakabayashi Co., Ltd. in terms of the size of the album sheet and the hole diameter and hole position for binding as one album. It is a figure which shows the example of editing when it matched with.

FIG. 8C is a diagram showing an editing example in which perforations are put on an album sheet so that each frame of a photograph can be separated. According to this editing example, if a plurality of layouts of the same frame are designated, a plurality of the same photographs can be taken, and the same photograph can be used.

FIG. 8D is a diagram showing an editing example in which the date is printed outside the frame screen in the laboratory when printing as an album sheet. This editing example is 1
Unlike putting the date on the screen of each piece of photo,
It is possible to effectively use the blank area outside the frame screen.

At this time, it is also possible to enter comments other than the date. Further, it is also possible to record shooting information other than the editing information of the layout position in the magnetic recording layer of each frame and print out various data with a bar code for use.

In FIG. 8E, in the example shown in FIG. 8C, one frame of each photograph can be separated by perforations for each mount, but in this editing example, one frame of each photograph is separated. It is a figure which shows the example of an edit which made it the seal shape which can be peeled off from a mount.

Therefore, according to this editing example, since each frame of each photograph is in the form of a seal that can be peeled off from the mount, it can be used for peeling off from the album sheet and attaching it to other things freely. .

As described above, according to the first embodiment, the user can change the layout after exchanging the photo frames after creating the album by himself without using a special device.

The layout on the album sheet can be confirmed before printing. According to the first embodiment, the album sheet is edited in the form of one sheet, but it may be edited in the form of one album bound on several pages and returned to the user.

Alternatively, one album may be made by printing on a photographic paper several times as large as one page of an album sheet and folding it. Furthermore, although the album sheet was created in the laboratory, it is not limited to the laboratory, and using a household printer typified by a video printer, etc., a silver salt image → electronic image signal → printing on paper The same processing can be performed in.

It is also possible to print directly from the memory 11 storing the electronic image. Next, a printing apparatus using layout information for editing a photograph from the developed film of the second embodiment according to the present invention will be described.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the structure of a printing apparatus using the layout information of the second embodiment. This printing apparatus includes a light source 33 for irradiating the developed silver salt film 19, a light source control circuit 34 for controlling the light source 33, a lens 35 for condensing light passing through the silver salt film 19, and a CC.
The image pickup unit 8 including D and the like, the signal processing circuit 10 that processes the image signal of the subject from the image pickup unit 8, the memory 11 that stores the subject image signal, the subject image signal that enters the image pickup unit 8 or the memory 11. A reproduction circuit 12 for displaying the stored subject image signal on a monitor, and the reproduction circuit 1
Liquid crystal display device (hereinafter referred to as L
An image monitor 13 including a CD) or a CRT, a magnetic recording unit 5 including a magnetic head for recording information on the magnetic recording layer coated on the silver salt film 19, and a magnetic recording unit 5 for recording information on this magnetic recording layer. The magnetic reading circuit 20 for reading the edited information and the film feeding section 21.

Further, in this printing apparatus, the editing information input section 14 for inputting editing information after the photographing is finished, the editing function memory 15 storing the function relating to the layout of each frame, and the editing information input section 14 are used. An edit information memory 17 for storing edit information corresponding to each frame, a post-processing information input section 36 for inputting post-processing information such as trimming and date, and a microcomputer for controlling the operation of the entire printing apparatus. It is composed of a control circuit 18 including the above.

The edit information is information used for editing key input information such as a camera switch (not shown) such as a trimming switch, date information, and exposure information.

The editing function memory 15 stores a control program relating to the editing function, and is, for example, an IC card, a ROM pack, an optical card, a magneto-optical card, a bar code or the like.

Next, the operation of the printing apparatus using the layout information of the second embodiment will be described. Basically, it is almost the same as the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 2 and 7 of the first embodiment, but will be described in more detail.

FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing the processing of the editing work in the case of the manual layout in which the user creates an album sheet in the layout desired by the printing apparatus using the layout information of the second embodiment.

The developed silver salt film 19 containing the cartridge returned from the laboratory is set in the printing apparatus. First, the control circuit 18 turns on the light source 33 (step S21) and feeds the silver salt film 19 (step S2).
2) The magnetic information of the first frame is read and stored (step S23).

Next, the control circuit 18 converts the image irradiated by the light source 33 into an electric signal in the image pickup section 8 via the lens 35, and the signal processing circuit 10 and the reproduction circuit 12 monitor the image. 13 to reproduce (step S2)
4).

The user determines whether or not the reproduced image is an image whose layout is to be changed (step S25). If the image is not the target image, the image is stored in the memory 11 (step S34) and the process returns to step S22. Go to the next piece.

On the other hand, if it is the target image, it is next judged whether or not the post-processing information other than the layout, such as trimming, date, exposure correction, and color correction, is to be rewritten (step S26), and rewriting is performed. Step S
If the process proceeds to step S36 and rewriting is not performed, step S2
Move to 7.

First, the processing from step 36 to step S41 when rewriting the post-processing information will be described. The control circuit 18 displays the previously read old post-processing information as character information together with the image on the image monitor 13 (step S36). When rewriting is performed, the process proceeds to step S38, and when not rewriting, step S38.
Move to 27.

In step S38, the user specifies the rewriting information with a keyboard, a mouse (not shown) or the like, and inputs it as new post-processing information (step S38). When the input is completed, the control circuit 18 feeds the silver salt film 19 (step S39) and magnetically records the input post-processing information on the magnetic recording layer of the silver salt film 19 (step S40).

When the rewriting of the post-processing information is completed, the process proceeds to step S27, and when it is not completed, the process returns to step S36 (step S41). Next, step 27 to step S when the post-processing information is not rewritten
The processing up to 32 will be described.

The user determines whether to change the layout on the album sheet (step S27). If the layout is not changed, the layout is stored in the memory 11 (step S35), and the process returns to step S22.

On the other hand, when the layout is changed, the layout is once stored in the memory 11 (step S28), and one frame image is desired by using this data on the image monitor 13 using a keyboard or a mouse (not shown). It is moved to the position to be operated (step S29).

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a state on the image monitor 13 at this time. Although one frame image is stored in the memory 11 before the movement here, the reproduction circuit 12 performs shift processing so that the image signal from the signal processing circuit 10 comes to a desired position on the image monitor 13. It may be displayed and then stored in the memory 11 later.

Next, when the layout position is determined (step S30), the control circuit 18 feeds the silver salt film 19 (step S31), and the edited information after the layout change is applied to the magnetic recording layer of the silver salt film 19. Magnetic recording is performed (step S32).

If editing is to be continued, the process returns to step S22 to proceed to the next frame, and if editing is not to be performed, this process ends (step S33). Next, an automatic layout editing operation in the printing apparatus using the layout information of the second embodiment will be described.

FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing the processing of the automatic layout editing work in the printing apparatus using the layout information of the second embodiment. This automatic layout is a case where the layout information is automatically magnetically recorded even if the user does not instruct the layout of each frame. For example, it is a case where the frame images are laid out according to a rule such that the frame images are laid out on the album sheet from the upper left.

After setting the developed silver salt film 19, the control circuit 18 turns on the light source 33 (step S51).
Next, it is determined whether or not all the frames in the silver halide film 19 are automatically laid out (step S5).
2) In the case of the fully automatic layout, the control circuit 18 feeds the silver salt film 19 (step S60), and collectively edits information on the magnetic recording layer of the silver salt film 19 corresponding to all frames. Magnetically record (step S6)
1) and this process is completed.

On the other hand, if the layout is not fully automatic, that is, if all the frames are not laid out and unnecessary frames are deleted to perform automatic layout, the silver halide film 19 is fed (step S53), and the first frame is fed. The magnetic information of is read and stored (step S54).

Next, the control circuit 18 converts the image irradiated by the light source 33 into an electric signal in the image pickup section 8 through the lens 35, and the signal processing circuit 10 and the reproduction circuit 12 monitor the image by the image monitor. 13 to reproduce (step S5)
5).

The user determines whether or not the reproduced image is an image to be deleted (step S56). If the image is not to be deleted, the process returns to step S52 to proceed to the next frame.

On the other hand, if it is a screen for deleting, the control circuit 18 feeds the silver salt film 19 (step S
57), the deleted data is magnetically recorded on the magnetic recording layer of the frame (step S58).

Next, it is judged whether or not the automatic layout is finished (step S59). If it is not finished, the process returns to step 53 to proceed to the next frame, and if it is finished, this process is finished.

As described above, in the second embodiment,
You can check the layout on the album sheet before printing. In the second embodiment, the processing for the manual layout and the processing for the automatic layout have been shown, but it is also possible to switch from the manual layout to the automatic layout during the operation of one film.

Further, in the second embodiment, the memory 11 is used to display and lay out a plurality of photographing frames in the album sheet stack on the image monitor 13, but here, the display on the image monitor 13 is performed. The memory 11 is not necessary if the layout information corresponding to the specified position is magnetically recorded each time only for the frame currently illuminated by the light source.

Further, the image monitor 13, the reproduction circuit 12,
The control circuit 18, the editing information input unit 14, the post-processing information input unit 36, and other editing information input units are configured by using a commercially available personal computer, family computer, or the like, and the layout function is controlled by personal computer software, family computer software, or the like. It may be done.

Next, a printing apparatus using layout information for editing a photograph from the developed film of the third embodiment according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the configuration of a printing apparatus using the layout information of the third embodiment.

In the second embodiment, the editing information is input while confirming the image of the developed silver salt film 19 on the image monitor 13, but in the third embodiment, the editing information is input without using the monitor. This is for inputting information and has a configuration in which the image reproducing means is deleted from the configuration of the second embodiment shown in FIG.

This printing apparatus includes a magnetic recording portion 5 including a developed silver salt film 19, a magnetic head for recording information on the magnetic recording layer coated on the silver salt film 19, and the magnetic recording layer. It is composed of a magnetic reading circuit 20 for reading the edited information recorded on the recording medium and a film feeding section 21.

Further, this printing apparatus comprises an editing information input section 14 for inputting editing information after the end of photographing, a display 37 for displaying this editing information, a microcomputer for controlling the operation of the entire printing apparatus, and the like. It is composed of a control circuit 18.

The edit information is information used for editing key input information such as a camera switch (not shown) such as a trimming switch, date information, and exposure information.

An index sheet 38, which is displayed on the silver salt film 19 so that the photographed contents can be confirmed or in characters, is usually returned to the user together with the developed silver salt film 19, A sample sheet 39 which is a sample of the created album sheet is required.

Next, the process of the layout editing work in the printing apparatus using the layout information of the third embodiment will be described. FIG. 14A is a flowchart showing the process of layout editing work in the printing apparatus of the third embodiment.

The developed silver salt film 19 containing a cartridge returned from the laboratory is set in the printing apparatus. First, while looking at the index sheet 38, the silver salt film 19 is fed to a desired frame (step S7).
1).

Since the frame information is recorded in the magnetic recording layer of the silver salt film 19, the desired frame can be automatically selected by reading it by the magnetic reading circuit 20. Further, the old edit information recorded on the magnetic recording layer of the silver salt film 19 is read (step S72) and displayed on the display 37, for example, a dot matrix type LCD or LED (step S73).

FIG. 14B is a diagram showing a display example of the display 37 at this time. Here, the user determines whether or not to overwrite (overwrite) the old edit information (step S74).
Returning to step S71, in the case of overwriting, the position on the album sheet where the frame is to be laid out is determined and input (step S75).

FIG. 14C is a view showing the album sample sheet 39 used at this time. For example, when the second frame is to be laid out at the position B on the album sheet, 2B is input from the edit information input section.

Next, the control circuit 18 feeds the silver salt film 19 (step S76) and magnetically records the editing information on the magnetic recording layer of the frame (step S77). If you want to continue editing, step S7 to move to the next frame.
Returning to step 1, if the editing is not performed, this process is terminated (step S78).

FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing a modification of the processing of the layout editing work in the printing apparatus using the layout information of the third embodiment. This layout process is a case where the old edit information is not read and displayed in the layout process shown in FIG. 14A, and is a process in which steps S72 to S74 are deleted.

The developed silver salt film 19 containing the cartridge returned from the laboratory is set in the printing apparatus. First, while looking at the index sheet 38, the silver salt film 19 is fed to the desired frame (step S8).
1).

Since the frame information is recorded in the magnetic recording layer of the silver salt film 19, the desired frame can be automatically selected by reading it by the magnetic reading circuit 20. Here, the user determines and inputs in which position on the album sheet the desired piece is to be laid out (step S8).
2).

Subsequently, the control circuit 18 uses the silver salt film 19
While feeding (step S83), edit information is magnetically recorded on the magnetic recording layer of the frame (step S84).
If editing is to be continued, the process returns to step S81 to proceed to the next frame, and if editing is not to be performed, this process ends (step S85).

Next, the case of making an album sheet without the special device of the fourth embodiment according to the present invention will be described.
FIG. 16 (a) is a diagram showing a configuration for making an album sheet without using the special device of the fourth embodiment.

The structure of the fourth embodiment is such that the index sheet 38, the developed silver salt film 19, the frame No. on the back side, etc.
Prints (photos) printed one by one with the addition
40, and an album order form 41 used when ordering an album sheet.

As a result, the album sheet 42 is created. First, the user uses the index sheet 38 or the developed silver salt film 19, or
While looking at the print 40 with the frame number, set the desired frame and the desired layout position of the frame on the album order form 4
Write in 1 by hand.

FIG. 16B shows an example of the album order sheet 41 at this time. Next, if the user submits the album order sheet 41 and the developed silver salt film 19 together to the laboratory, the user can use the apparatus of the above-mentioned second embodiment, third embodiment or the like to set the desired position in the laboratory. An album sheet 42 in which the photos are laid out is created, and the user can receive the album sheet 42.

According to the above embodiment of the present invention, the following constitution can be obtained. (1) In order to record layout information for printing two or more still images on one sheet in an exposure means for exposing a subject image on a silver salt film and an information recording portion on the silver salt film And an information recording unit.

According to the camera described in (1) above, the layout information can be recorded at the time of shooting, and it is possible to print on one sheet according to this layout information. There is no need to stick it on. (2) The camera according to (1) above, which has an imaging means and a monitor means for displaying an image captured by the imaging means.

According to the camera described in (2) above, the layout information can be viewed on the monitor screen. (3) The camera described in (1) or (2) above, which has a unit for manually inputting the layout information.

According to the camera described in (3) above, the layout of the photographed subject image can be freely changed according to the photographer's preference. (4) An image recording means for recording a subject image as a still image, and a printer means for printing the still image recorded in the image recording means as a photograph, wherein the printer has at least two or more still images. A printing apparatus that prints on a single sheet.

According to the printing apparatus described in (4) above, since it is possible to print on one sheet, it is not necessary to manually attach the print to the album. (5) A silver salt film for recording a subject image as a still image, an information recording means for recording information other than the image on the silver salt film, and a printer means for printing the still image recorded on the silver salt film as a photograph. And a printer in which the printer prints at least two or more still images on one sheet based on the layout information recorded by the information recording means.

According to the printing apparatus described in (5) above, it is possible to print according to the layout information recorded on the silver salt film by the information recording means. (6) The printing apparatus according to (5), further including a control circuit for automatically laying out in a shooting order when the layout information is invalid or unrecorded.

According to the printing apparatus described in (6) above, it is possible to automatically print a still image recorded on a silver salt film. (7) A first optical system for forming a subject image on a silver salt film, an image pickup device for recording the subject image, and the first optical system for forming the subject image on the image pickup device. A second optical system which is provided separately from the first optical system or which shares a part with the first optical system; an exposing means for exposing the silver salt film in conjunction with the photographing operation; and the photographing operation. A memory for storing the subject image on the image pickup device in conjunction with, a monitor for reproducing the subject image stored in the memory, and an information recording means for recording information on the silver salt film, A control means for recording layout information necessary for developing and printing the silver salt film into one album sheet by using the information recording means.

According to the camera described in (7) above, the layout information can be recorded in the camera at the time of shooting. (8) The control means determines layout information necessary for developing and printing the silver salt film into one album sheet from the reproduced subject image on the monitor, and records the layout information using the information recording means. The camera according to (7) above.

According to the camera described in (8) above, the print layout can be edited while looking at the monitor screen. (9) A printer means for printing the album sheet based on the layout information is provided, and a control circuit for automatically laying out the layout information even when the layout information is invalid or not input is provided. ) The printing device described in.

According to the printing apparatus described in (9) above, when the layout information is recorded using the camera,
Even if the layout information is invalid or not input, the layout can be automatically edited in the printing apparatus. (10) In an editing apparatus having an information recording section and using a silver halide film in which a subject image is recorded as a still image, layout information necessary for printing a plurality of still images on one sheet is set. An editing apparatus comprising: a setting unit; and an information recording unit that records the layout information set by the setting unit in the information recording unit.

According to the editing apparatus described in (10) above,
The print layout can be edited even after the film is taken out from the camera. (11) The above (1) comprising an image reproducing means for reproducing the still image recorded on the silver salt film on a monitor.
0) The editing device described in 0).

According to the editing apparatus described in (11) above,
You can edit the layout while looking at the monitor screen. (12) The image reproducing means includes an optical system for forming a still image of a developed film on an image pickup element, and a display means for displaying an image on a monitor based on an image signal from the image pickup element. The editing apparatus according to (11) above.

According to the editing apparatus described in (12) above,
Print layout editing can be performed using the developed film. (13) A silver salt film for recording a subject image as a still image, information recording means for recording information other than the image on a magnetic recording layer on the silver salt film, and a developed still image of the silver salt film as an image pickup device. An optical system for forming an image on the screen, a monitor for reproducing a still image on the image pickup device, layout information necessary for printing the still image and forming one album sheet into the information recording means. An editing apparatus comprising an input means for performing the above-mentioned layout information, and the layout information is automatically laid out in a shooting order or a shooting order excluding a designated frame.

According to the editing apparatus described in (13) above,
Layout can be edited automatically. (14) Image recording means for recording a subject image as a still image, printer means for printing the still image recorded in the image recording means as a photograph, and layout designating means for designating a photo layout position on an album. An editing apparatus comprising the printer means for printing at least two or more still images on one sheet based on the layout designating means.

According to the printing apparatus described in (14) above, one sheet on which two or more still images are printed can be obtained. (15) The editing apparatus according to (14), wherein the layout designating means manually inputs layout information written on a paper. According to the printing apparatus described in (15) above, print layout information can be input without having a special apparatus.

[0120]

As described above, according to the present invention, the layout of prints on an album can be easily changed, so that the user does not need to manually attach the photographic prints to make an album. , layout information recordable camera that can be created easily album intended by the user, the printing device and using the layout information
An editing device that uses layout information can be provided.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a camera capable of recording layout information according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a process of editing work of the camera capable of recording layout information according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example displayed as a still image on the image monitor 13 in the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of a printing apparatus using the layout information of the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of print processing of the printing apparatus using the layout information of the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an album sheet printed by the printing apparatus of the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing another processing example of the editing work of the camera capable of recording layout information of the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an editing example of an album sheet in the camera and the printing apparatus of the first embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a configuration of a printing apparatus using the layout information of the second embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a process of manual layout editing work in the printing apparatus using the layout information of the second embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a display on the image monitor 13 during a manual layout editing operation in the printing apparatus using the layout information of the second embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a process of editing an automatic layout in a printing apparatus using the layout information of the second embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a printing apparatus using layout information according to a third exemplary embodiment.

14A and 14B are a flowchart showing a process of a layout editing work in a printing apparatus using the layout information of the third embodiment, and a diagram showing a display example of the display unit 35 at this time.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a modified example of a layout editing work process in the printing apparatus using the layout information according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a configuration for making an album sheet without using the special apparatus of the fourth embodiment, and a diagram showing an example of an album order sheet 41 used here.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Photographic lens, 2 ... Shutter, 3 ... Shutter control circuit, 4 ... Silver salt film, 5 ... Magnetic recording part, 6 ... Lens control part, 7 ... Lens, 8 ... Imaging part, 9 ... Lens control part, 1
0 ... Signal processing circuit, 11 ... Memory, 12 ... Reproducing circuit, 1
3 ... Image monitor, 14 ... Editing information input section, 15 ... Editing function memory, 16 ... Editing mode input circuit, 17 ... Editing information memory, 18 ... Control circuit, 19 ... Silver salt film, 20 ...
Magnetic reading circuit, 21 ... Film feeding section, 22 ... Film information detection circuit, 23 ... Lamp, 24 ... Light source control circuit, 2
5 ... Lens, 26 ... Mask, 27 ... Printing paper, 28 ... Lens, 29 ... Mask, 30 ... Printing paper information reading circuit, 31 ...
Printing paper control unit 32 ... Printer control circuit.

Claims (6)

(57) [Claims] 1. A plurality of still images are lined up on one sheet.
Recordable layout information used for printing
In a camera, an image recording means for recording an object image as a still image, a plurality of still images recorded in the image recording means automatically
Layer that specifies whether to lay out and print
A camera capable of recording layout information, comprising: a recording unit that records the image information in the image recording unit . 2. The recording means stores the plurality of still images.
Still images that are printed from the inside and still images that are not printed
Further, information for designating the
The layout information according to claim 1, wherein the layout information is recorded.
A camera that can record information. 3. A plurality of still images are arranged side by side on one sheet.
With the layout information used to print
In a printing apparatus, an image recording unit that records a subject image as a still image and a plurality of still images recorded in the image recording unit are automatically recorded.
Layout that specifies whether to lay out and print
Whether or not the out information is recorded in the image recording means
If the above layout information is recorded,
Automatically creates the still images based on the layout information.
A printing means for dynamically laying out and printing, and a printing method using layout information.
Lint device. 4. The printing means comprises a plurality of still images.
Still image printed from image and still image not printed
The information for designating the image is further the image recording means.
It is judged whether the information is recorded in the
If it is judged that it is recorded in the recording means,
Based on the
4. Layout according to claim 3, characterized by lint.
A printing device that uses the printer information. 5. A plurality of still images are arranged side by side on one sheet.
With the layout information used to print
In the editing device, an image recording means for recording a subject image as a still image and a plurality of still images recorded in the image recording means are automatically recorded.
Layer that specifies whether to lay out and print
And recording means for recording the out information to the image recording unit, on which is recorded in the image recording means by said recording means
Editing means for editing the layout information, and a section using the layout information.
Collector. 6. The recording means records the plurality of still images.
Still images that are printed from the inside and still images that are not printed
Further, information for designating the
The layout information according to claim 5, wherein the layout information is recorded.
Editing device using information.