JP3548513B2 - Print image editing apparatus and print image editing method - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention creates an album sheetPrint image editing apparatus and print image editing suitable forMethod of creating, in particular, creating an album sheet using an editing function combined with electronic imaging meansPrint image editing apparatus and print image editing suitable forIt is about the method.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, various cameras have been proposed in which a camera using a silver halide film and an electronic image device are combined and a captured subject image can be confirmed on the spot.
[0003]
For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 1-133038 discloses that, when a shutter is closed, a light beam is branched to a finder optical system by a half mirror, and when the shutter is opened, the light beam is branched to an image sensor and a photosensitive material by rotating the half mirror. 2. Description of the Related Art There has been proposed a camera capable of immediately confirming a subject image at the time of shooting.
[0004]
In Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 63-120241, a half mirror is provided so as to intersect with the optical axis of an optical lens, and one of transmitted light and reflected light of the half mirror is guided onto a silver halide film. A camera has been proposed in which the other is guided to electronic imaging means so that an image itself formed on a silver halide film can be confirmed on the spot.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the method proposed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 1-133038 and Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 63-120241, a subject image at the time of shooting can be immediately confirmed. There was no means for rearranging photographed frames on the sheet.
[0006]
Therefore, as in the past, after printing the developed film, it is necessary to select those prints and manually attach them to an album sheet, so that the album intended by the user cannot be easily created.
[0007]
In view of the above, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and it is necessary for a user to manually paste a photographic print to create an album by making it possible to easily change the layout of prints on the album. Creation of an album sheet that can easily create an album intended by the userPrint image editing apparatus and print image editing suitable forThe aim is to provide a method.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the present invention, in order to solve the above problems,
(1) In a print image editing apparatus used for printing a plurality of still images side by side on one sheet,
Image display means for displaying a plurality of images;
Image determination means for determining an image selected from the images displayed by the image display means as a print target image,
A sample sheet to show where the image is laid out on the sheet actually created and how it will be printed as a whole sheet,
UpThe sample sheet is used to determine each image determined by the image determination means and where the image is to be laid out on the actually created sheet.ToStorage means for storing information relating to the layout position of each image confirmed by reference in association with
And a print image editing device characterized by comprising:
[0009]
According to the present invention, in order to solve the above problems,
(2) In a print image editing method used for arranging and printing a plurality of still images on one sheet,
Displaying a plurality of images;
Deciding an image selected from the displayed images as a print target image;
A sample sheet to show where the image is laid out on the sheet actually created and how it will be printed as a whole sheetEach image determined while watching, and information on the layout position of each image confirmed by referring to the displayed sample sheet where the image is laid out on the actually created sheet Storing and associating
A print image editing method is provided, comprising:
[0010]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0011]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a camera capable of recording layout information used in the first embodiment according to the present invention.
[0012]
The camera capable of recording layout information includes a photographing lens 1, a shutter 2 also serving as an aperture, a shutter control unit 3 for opening and closing the shutter 2, and a magnetic head for recording information on a magnetic recording layer applied to a silver halide film 4. And a lens controller 6 for driving the photographing lens 1 to focus on the surface of the silver halide film 4.
[0013]
Further, the camera includes an imaging lens 7 provided separately from the photographing lens 1, an imaging unit 8 including a CCD or a MOS, and a lens control unit that drives the lens 7 to focus on the imaging unit 8. 9, a signal processing circuit 10 for processing a subject image signal from the imaging unit 8, a memory 11 for storing a subject image signal from the signal processing circuit 10, a subject image signal output from the imaging unit 8, or the memory A reproduction circuit 12 for displaying a subject image signal stored in the monitor 11 on a monitor; an image monitor 13 including a liquid crystal display (hereinafter referred to as LCD) or a CRT for displaying a signal output from the reproduction circuit 12; Further, an editing information input unit 14 for inputting editing information after the photographing of the silver halide film 4 is completed, and an editing function memo storing functions relating to layout of each frame 15, an edit mode input circuit 16 for selecting and inputting an edit mode in the edit function memory 15, an edit information memory 17 for storing edit information corresponding to each frame inputted by the edit information input unit 14, The control circuit 18 includes a microcomputer for controlling the operation of the entire camera.
[0014]
The editing information is information used in editing key input information such as a camera switch (not shown), for example, a trimming switch, date information, exposure information, and the like.
[0015]
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.
[0016]
Next, an operation of the camera capable of recording layout information according to the first embodiment will be described.
[0017]
FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the camera according to the first embodiment.
[0018]
First, the user checks the subject image using the image monitor 13.
[0019]
The subject image on the imaging unit 8 is photoelectrically converted and sent to the signal processing circuit 10.
[0020]
Based on the contrast signal of the output signal from the signal processing circuit 10, the control circuit 18 drives the lens 7 via the lens control unit 9 and focuses on the imaging unit 8 (step S1).
[0021]
Next, when the user presses a release switch (not shown) and enters a photographing operation, the lens controller 6 drives the photographing lens 1 by an amount corresponding to the amount of driving of the lens 7 to focus on the silver halide film 4.
[0022]
Next, the control circuit 18 opens the shutter 2 for a predetermined time via the shutter control unit 3 (step S2).
[0023]
At the same time, the control circuit 18 stores the subject image signal in the memory 11 at the same timing as when the silver halide film 4 is exposed, and the subject image signal stored here is displayed as a still image on the image monitor 13 ( Step S3).
[0024]
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a still image displayed on the image monitor 13 at this time. One screen of the LCD used in the image monitor 13 corresponds to one album sheet described later.
[0025]
This one album sheet divides the screen into six, and each picture corresponds to one frame.
[0026]
That is, A is the first frame, B is the second frame, C is the third frame, D is the fourth frame, E is the latest fifth frame, and F displays the moving image of the current subject.
[0027]
Subsequently, editing information is input.
[0028]
For example, if it is not desired to place the latest fifth frame at the position of E on the album sheet, an input such as moving the fifth frame to a desired position is performed by key operation (not shown) (step S4). .
[0029]
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 halide film 4 (step S6). ).
[0030]
In the first embodiment, the LCD screen of the image monitor 13 is divided into six and displayed, but the LCD screen may be divided into a larger number or a smaller number. However, during normal shooting, the current subject image may be displayed on a full screen without being divided, and the screen may be switched to the divided screen only when editing information is input.
[0031]
Next, a printing apparatus using layout information for performing a printing process in a laboratory or the like according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.
[0032]
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a printing apparatus using the layout information according to the first embodiment.
[0033]
The printing apparatus includes a magnetic reading circuit 20 for reading editing information recorded on a magnetic recording layer of a developed silver halide film 19, a film feeding unit 21, and film information detection for detecting ISO sensitivity and the like of the silver halide film 19. A circuit 22, a red (R), green (G), and blue (B) lamp 23 for print exposure; a light source control circuit 24 for controlling the lamp 23 based on information of the film information detection circuit 22; 23, a lens 25 for condensing light, a mask 26 having an opening for one frame of the silver halide film 19, a lens 28 for guiding light passing through the silver halide film 19 to photographic paper 27, an opening for one photo , A photographic paper information reading circuit 30 for reading the size of the photographic paper 27, the sensitivity, etc., and moving the photographic paper 27 in the X and Y directions so as to expose at a predetermined position. Paper controller 31, a printer control circuit 32 for controlling the operation of the entire printer apparatus.
[0034]
Next, an operation of the printing apparatus using the layout information according to the first embodiment will be described.
[0035]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a printing process in the printing apparatus using the layout information according to the first embodiment.
[0036]
The print control circuit 32 controls the photographic paper 27 so that one frame is printed at a designated position on the photographic paper 27 based on the editing information recorded on the magnetic recording layer of the silver halide film 19. Is moved to determine the print position (step S7).
[0037]
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, and exposes one frame (Step S8).
[0038]
Further, the print control circuit 32 causes the film feeding section 21 to feed the silver halide film 19 (step S9), and similarly exposes the next frame at the designated position on the next photographic paper 27.
[0039]
When the exposure of all the frames is completed (step S10), the print control circuit 32 rewinds the silver halide film 19 into the patrone via the film feeding unit 21 (step S11), and ends.
[0040]
The album sheet shown in FIG. 6 is printed by the printing apparatus as described above.
[0041]
Next, an example of editing an album sheet for inputting editing information in the camera capable of recording layout information according to the first embodiment will be described.
[0042]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing for the above editing example.
[0043]
In the editing information input in the flowchart shown in FIG. 2 described above, the layout position of the frame is input on the album sheet each time after one frame is shot.
[0044]
However, it is also possible to collectively designate and input the layout positions of all the frames after the photographing of one entire film is completed, and this flowchart shows the processing of this editing example.
[0045]
First, the control circuit 18 calls the subject image signal stored in the memory 11 (step S12), and displays the number of frames corresponding to the number of screen divisions of the image monitor 13 on the LCD of the image monitor 13 (step S13). .
[0046]
This corresponds to one page of the album sheet.
[0047]
Next, similarly to the editing information input in the flowchart shown in FIG. 2 described above, the user moves the frame to be moved to a desired layout position on the album sheet.
[0048]
Then, the editing information of the layout position is temporarily stored in the memory 11 (step S14).
[0049]
Next, the number of frames corresponding to the next page of the album sheet is displayed, and the layout position is similarly designated and input.
[0050]
In this manner, when the designation input of the layout positions of all the frames is completed (step S15), the control circuit 18 sends the editing information of the layout positions stored in the memory 11 previously to the silver halide film 4 (step S16). Are sequentially recorded on the magnetic recording layer of the corresponding frame (step S17).
[0051]
After the completion of the magnetic recording, the silver halide film 4 is rewound (step S18), and the process is terminated.
[0052]
In this editing example, the user has manually specified the layout position for all the shot frames, but the automatic layout is set so that the layout position is automatically determined on the album sheet in the order in which the frames were shot. In such a case, the editing information of the layout position may be automatically magnetically recorded on the magnetic recording layer of each frame.
[0053]
Also, 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 at the beginning of the film before the first frame of the film, the laboratory can use that information. It is also possible to confirm that the film is a film designated for automatic layout, and to perform automatic layout in the laboratory in the order of shooting.
[0054]
Also, in the above-mentioned automatic layout, an unnecessary frame is designated, and if information of deletion is magnetically recorded in the magnetic recording layer of the frame, it is possible to exclude the frame and perform the automatic layout.
[0055]
As described above, in the case of the automatic layout, the lens 7, the lens control unit 9, the imaging unit 8, the signal processing circuit 10, the memory 11, the reproduction circuit 12, and the screen monitor 13, which are the electronic image portion of the first embodiment, are not provided. Alternatively, the editing information of the layout position can be recorded only by the configuration of the camera using the ordinary silver halide film and the magnetic recording unit.
[0056]
Further, the album sheet shown in FIG. 6 is a single-sided print, but may be a double-sided print.
[0057]
Next, a camera capable of recording layout information and an example of editing an album sheet in a printing apparatus using the layout information according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
[0058]
FIG. 8A is a diagram showing an example of editing an album sheet when photographed frames are mixed in a vertical position and a horizontal position.
[0059]
In the case where shooting frames in one film are mixed in the vertical and horizontal positions, when a predetermined number of frames are laid out on one album sheet, photos of certain shooting frames may protrude from the album sheet Occurs.
[0060]
In such a case, the printing device automatically changes the print magnification of the photograph in the vertical position, the photograph in the horizontal position, or both of the photographs so that the photograph fits properly into one album sheet.
[0061]
FIG. 8B shows the size of the album sheet, the hole diameter and the hole position for binding as one album, and the like of a commercially available album maker such as "Fuel Album (registered trademark)" manufactured by Nakabayashi. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of editing when the format is adjusted.
[0062]
FIG. 8C is a diagram showing an example of editing in which perforations are inserted into an album sheet so that each photograph can be separated.
[0063]
According to this editing example, if the layout of a plurality of the same frames is designated, a plurality of the same photos can be collected and can be used in the same manner as the reprint.
[0064]
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.
[0065]
In this editing example, unlike the case where a date is inserted in the screen of a photograph for each frame, a blank portion outside the frame screen can be effectively used.
[0066]
At this time, it is also possible to enter a comment other than the date.
[0067]
Further, it is also possible to record photographing information other than the editing information of the layout position on the magnetic recording layer of each frame, and print and use these various data by bar codes.
[0068]
In FIG. 8E, in the example shown in FIG. 8C, one photo at a time can be separated by a perforation for each mount, but in this editing example, one photo at a time It is a figure which shows the example of an edit made into the shape of a seal | sticker which can be peeled off from a mount.
[0069]
Therefore, according to this editing example, since each photo frame is formed in a sticker shape that can be peeled off from the backing sheet, it can be used to peel off the album sheet and freely attach it to another object.
[0070]
As described above, according to the first embodiment, the user can make a layout change such as exchanging photo frames after creating an album without using a special device.
[0071]
Also, the layout on the album sheet can be confirmed before printing.
[0072]
According to the first embodiment, the editing is performed in the form of one album sheet, but the editing may be performed in the form of one album with several pages bound and returned to the user.
[0073]
Alternatively, a single album may be created by printing on photographic paper several times as large as one page of an album sheet and folding it.
[0074]
Furthermore, the album sheets were created in the laboratory, but not limited to the laboratory, using a home printer typified by a video printer or the like, the flow of silver halide images → electronic image signals → printing on paper, Can perform the same processing.
[0075]
It is also possible to print directly from the memory 11 storing an electronic image.
[0076]
Next, a printing apparatus using layout information for editing a photograph from a developed film according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
[0077]
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a printing apparatus using layout information according to the second embodiment.
[0078]
The printing apparatus includes a light source 33 that irradiates the developed silver halide film 19, a light source control circuit 34 that controls the light source 33, a lens 35 that collects light passing through the silver halide film 19, and an imaging device that includes a CCD and the like. Unit 8, a signal processing circuit 10 for processing an image signal of a subject from the imaging unit 8, a memory 11 for storing a subject image signal, a subject image signal incident on the imaging unit 8, or a subject image stored in the memory 11. A reproduction circuit 12 for displaying signals on a monitor, an image monitor 13 such as a liquid crystal display (hereinafter, referred to as LCD) or a CRT for displaying signals output from the reproduction circuit 12, and a silver halide film 19. A magnetic recording unit 5 including a magnetic head for recording information on the applied magnetic recording layer, and a magnetic reading circuit for reading edited information recorded on the magnetic recording layer 0, and a film feed unit 21.
[0079]
The printing apparatus further includes an editing information input unit 14 for inputting editing information after photographing is completed, an editing function memory 15 storing a function relating to the layout of each frame, and each frame input by the editing information input unit 14. An editing information memory 17 for storing editing information corresponding to the information, a post-processing information input unit 36 for inputting post-processing information such as trimming and date, a microcomputer for controlling the operation of the entire printing apparatus, and the like. It comprises a control circuit 18.
[0080]
The editing information is information used in editing key input information such as a camera switch (not shown), for example, a trimming switch, date information, exposure information, and the like.
[0081]
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.
[0082]
Next, an operation of the printing apparatus using the layout information according to the second embodiment will be described.
[0083]
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.
[0084]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a process of editing work in a printing apparatus using layout information according to the second embodiment in the case of a manual layout in which a user creates an album sheet in a preferred layout.
[0085]
The developed silver halide film 19 containing the patrone returned from the laboratory is set in the printing apparatus.
[0086]
First, the control circuit 18 turns on the light source 33 (step S21), feeds the silver halide film 19 (step S22), and reads and stores the magnetic information of the first frame (step S23).
[0087]
Next, the control circuit 18 converts the image illuminated by the light source 33 into an electric signal through the lens 35 by the imaging unit 8, and reproduces the image on the image monitor 13 by the signal processing circuit 10 and the reproduction circuit 12. (Step S24).
[0088]
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 to return to the next frame. Proceed to.
[0089]
On the other hand, if the image is the target image, it is next determined whether or not to rewrite post-processing information other than the layout, for example, trimming, date, exposure correction, color correction, and the like (step S26). Shifts to step S36, and if not rewritten, shifts to step S27.
[0090]
First, the processing from step 36 to step S41 when rewriting post-processing information will be described.
[0091]
The control circuit 18 displays the old post-processing information read earlier as character information together with the image on the image monitor 13 (step S36). If rewriting is to be performed, the process proceeds to step S38. If rewriting is not to be performed, step S27 is performed. Move to.
[0092]
In step S38, the user specifies rewriting information using a keyboard, a mouse (not shown), or the like, and inputs the new information as new post-processing information (step S38).
[0093]
When the input is completed, the control circuit 18 magnetically records the input post-processing information on the magnetic recording layer of the silver halide film 19 while feeding the silver halide film 19 (step S39) (step S40).
[0094]
When the rewriting of the post-processing information has been completed, the process proceeds to step S27, and when not completed, the process returns to step S36 (step S41).
[0095]
Next, the processing from step 27 to step S32 when the post-processing information is not rewritten will be described.
[0096]
It is determined by the user whether or not 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.
[0097]
On the other hand, when the layout is to be changed, the data is once stored in the memory 11 (step S28), and using this data, one frame image is displayed on the image monitor 13 to a desired position using a keyboard, a mouse (not shown), or the like. It is moved (step S29).
[0098]
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a state on the image monitor 13 at this time.
[0099]
Here, one frame image is stored in the memory 11 before the movement, but the shift processing is performed by the reproduction circuit 12 so that the image signal from the signal processing circuit 10 is at a desired position on the image monitor 13. May be stored in the memory 11 later.
[0100]
Subsequently, when the layout position is determined (step S30), the control circuit 18 records the editing information after the layout change on the magnetic recording layer of the silver halide film 19 while feeding the silver halide film 19 (step S31). (Step S32).
[0101]
If editing is to be continued, the process returns to step S22 to advance to the next frame. If editing is not to be performed, the process ends (step S33).
[0102]
Next, an automatic layout editing operation in a printing apparatus using layout information according to the second embodiment will be described.
[0103]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an automatic layout editing operation in the printing apparatus using the layout information according to the second embodiment.
[0104]
This automatic layout is a case where the layout information is automatically magnetically recorded without the user instructing all the layouts of each frame.
[0105]
For example, there is a case where the frame images are laid out in accordance with a rule that the frame images are laid out on the album sheet from the upper left in the shooting order.
[0106]
After setting the developed silver halide film 19, the control circuit 18 turns on the light source 33 (step S51).
[0107]
Next, it is determined whether or not the automatic layout is performed to automatically lay out all the frames in the silver halide film 19 (step S52). In the case of the full automatic layout, the control circuit 18 controls the feeding of the silver halide film 19 while feeding. (Step S60), the editing information is collectively magnetically recorded on the magnetic recording layer of the silver halide film 19 corresponding to all the frames (Step S61), and this processing is ended.
[0108]
On the other hand, when the layout is not the full automatic layout, that is, when all the frames are not laid out and unnecessary frames are deleted and the automatic layout is performed, the silver halide film 19 is fed (step S53). The information is read and stored (step S54).
[0109]
Next, the control circuit 18 converts the image illuminated by the light source 33 into an electric signal through the lens 35 by the imaging unit 8, and reproduces the image on the image monitor 13 by the signal processing circuit 10 and the reproduction circuit 12. (Step S55).
[0110]
The user determines whether 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 and proceeds to the next frame.
[0111]
On the other hand, if it is a screen for deleting, the control circuit 18 magnetically records the data for deletion on the magnetic recording layer of the frame while feeding the silver halide film 19 (step S57).
[0112]
Next, it is determined whether or not the automatic layout has been completed (step S59). If the automatic layout has not been completed, the process returns to step 53, proceeds to the next frame, and if completed, terminates this processing.
[0113]
As described above, in the second embodiment, the layout on the album sheet can be confirmed before printing.
[0114]
In the second embodiment, the processing in the case of the manual layout and the processing in the case of the automatic layout are described. However, it is also possible to switch from the manual layout to the automatic layout in the middle of one film.
[0115]
In the second embodiment, the plurality of photographed frames are displayed and laid out in the album sheet work on the image monitor 13 using the memory 11, but the display on the image monitor 13 is changed to the current light source. If the layout information corresponding to the prescribed position is magnetically recorded each time only for the frame irradiated by the above, the memory 11 is unnecessary.
[0116]
Further, the image monitor 13, the reproduction circuit 12, the control circuit 18, the edit information input section 14 and the edit information input section such as the post-processing information input section 36 are provided with a layout function using a commercially available personal computer or family computer. The control may be performed by personal computer software, family computer software, or the like.
[0117]
Next, a printing apparatus using layout information for editing a photograph from a developed film according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
[0118]
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a printing apparatus using layout information according to the third embodiment.
[0119]
In the second embodiment, the editing information is input while confirming the image of the developed silver halide film 19 on the image monitor 13. In the third embodiment, the editing information is input without using the monitor. In this configuration, the image reproducing means is omitted from the configuration of the second embodiment shown in FIG.
[0120]
The printing apparatus includes a silver halide film 19 which has been developed, a magnetic recording unit 5 including a magnetic head for recording information on a magnetic recording layer applied to the silver halide film 19, and the like. A magnetic reading circuit 20 for reading the edited editing information, and a film feeding section 21.
[0121]
The printing apparatus further includes an editing information input unit 14 for inputting editing information after photographing is completed, a display 37 for displaying the editing information input by the editing information input unit 14, and control of the operation of the entire printing apparatus. And a control circuit 18 composed of a microcomputer or the like for performing the above.
[0122]
The editing information is information used in editing key input information such as a camera switch (not shown), for example, a trimming switch, date information, exposure information, and the like.
[0123]
Also, an index sheet 38, which is displayed as a photograph or a character so that the contents photographed on the silver halide film 19 can be confirmed and is usually returned to the user together with the developed silver halide film 19, is created. A sample sheet 39 which is a sample of an album sheet is required.
[0124]
Next, a process of editing a layout in a printing apparatus using layout information according to the third embodiment will be described.
[0125]
FIG. 14A is a flowchart illustrating a layout editing operation in the printing apparatus according to the third embodiment.
[0126]
The developed silver halide film 19 containing the patrone returned from the laboratory is set in the printing apparatus.
[0127]
First, the silver halide film 19 is fed to a desired frame while looking at the index sheet 38 (step S71).
[0128]
Since the frame information is recorded on the magnetic recording layer of the silver halide film 19, the desired frame can be automatically selected by reading it with the magnetic reading circuit 20.
[0129]
Further, the old editing information recorded on the magnetic recording layer of the silver halide film 19 is read (step S72) and displayed on the display 37, for example, a dot matrix type LCD or LED (step S73).
[0130]
FIG. 14B is a diagram showing a display example of the display 37 at this time.
[0131]
Here, the user determines whether or not to overwrite (overwrite) the old editing information (step S74). If not, the process returns to step S71. A position to be laid out is determined and input (step S75).
[0132]
FIG. 14C is a diagram showing an album sample sheet 39 used at this time.
[0133]
For example, when laying out the second frame at the position B on the album sheet, the user inputs 2B from the edit information input section.
[0134]
Next, while feeding the silver halide film 19 (step S76), the control circuit 18 magnetically records the edit information on the magnetic recording layer of the frame (step S77).
[0135]
If editing is to be continued, the process returns to step S71 to proceed to the next frame. If editing is not to be performed, the process ends (step S78).
[0136]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a modification of the layout editing operation in the printing apparatus using the layout information according to the third embodiment.
[0137]
This layout process is a process in which the old editing 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.
[0138]
The developed silver halide film 19 containing the patrone returned from the laboratory is set in the printing apparatus.
[0139]
First, the silver halide film 19 is fed to a desired frame while looking at the index sheet 38 (step S81).
[0140]
Since the frame information is recorded on the magnetic recording layer of the silver halide film 19, the desired frame can be automatically selected by reading it with the magnetic reading circuit 20.
[0141]
Here, the user determines where the desired frame is to be laid out on the album sheet and inputs it (step S82).
[0142]
Subsequently, while feeding the silver halide film 19 (step S83), the control circuit 18 magnetically records the editing information on the magnetic recording layer of the frame (step S84).
[0143]
If the editing is to be continued, the process returns to step S81 to proceed to the next frame. If the editing is not to be performed, the process ends (step S85).
[0144]
Next, a case where an album sheet is made without a special device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
[0145]
FIG. 16A is a diagram showing a configuration in a case where an album sheet is created without using the special device of the fourth embodiment.
[0146]
The configuration of the fourth embodiment is used when ordering an index sheet 38, a developed silver halide film 19, a print (photograph) 40 printed one by one with a frame number added on the back side, and an album sheet. It is composed of an album order form 41.
[0147]
As a result, the album sheet 42 is created.
[0148]
First, the user writes the desired frame and the desired layout position of the frame on the album order sheet 41 by hand while looking at the index sheet 38, the developed silver halide film 19, or the print 40 with the frame number.
[0149]
FIG. 16B is a diagram showing an example of the album order form 41.
[0150]
Next, when the user submits the album order form 41 and the developed silver halide film 19 together to the laboratory, the user places the album order sheet 41 and the developed silver halide film 19 in a desired position using the apparatus of the second embodiment or the third embodiment. An album sheet 42 on which photos are laid out is created, and the user can receive the album sheet 42.
[0151]
According to the above embodiment of the present invention, the following configuration is obtained.
[0152]
(1) Exposure means for exposing a subject image to a silver halide film;
Information recording means for recording layout information for printing two or more still images on one sheet in the information recording section on the silver halide film;
A camera comprising:
[0153]
According to the camera described in the above (1), layout information can be recorded at the time of shooting, and it is possible to print on one sheet according to this layout information. Therefore, it is necessary to manually attach a print to an album. Disappears.
[0154]
(2) The camera according to (1), further including an imaging unit and a monitor unit for displaying an image captured by the imaging unit.
[0155]
According to the camera described in the above (2), the layout information can be viewed on the monitor screen.
[0156]
(3) The camera according to the above (1) or (2), further comprising means for manually inputting the layout information.
[0157]
According to the camera described in the above (3), the layout of the photographed subject image can be freely changed according to the photographer's preference.
[0158]
(4) image recording means for recording a subject image as a still image;
Printer means for printing a still image recorded in the image recording means as a photograph,
With
A printing apparatus, wherein the printer prints at least two or more still images on a single sheet.
[0159]
According to the printing apparatus described in (4) above, it is possible to print on one sheet, so that it is not necessary to manually attach the print to the album.
[0160]
(5) a silver halide film for recording a subject image as a still image;
Information recording means for recording information other than images on the silver halide film,
Printer means for printing a still image recorded on the silver halide film as a photograph,
And
A printer that prints at least two or more still images on one sheet based on the layout information recorded by the information recording unit.
[0161]
According to the printing device described in (5), printing can be performed according to the layout information recorded on the silver halide film by the information recording unit.
[0162]
(6) The printing apparatus according to (5), further including a control circuit for automatically laying out the layout in the shooting order when the layout information is invalid or unrecorded.
[0163]
According to the printing apparatus described in the above (6), automatic layout of a print of a still image recorded on a silver halide film can be performed.
[0164]
(7) a first optical system for forming a subject image on a silver halide film;
An imaging element for recording the subject image,
A second optical system that is provided separately from the first optical system to form the subject image on the image sensor, or that partially shares the first optical system;
Exposure means for performing exposure on the silver halide film in conjunction with a shooting operation,
A memory that stores the subject image on the image sensor in conjunction with the shooting operation;
A monitor for reproducing the subject image stored in the memory;
Information recording means for recording information on the silver halide film,
Control means for developing and printing the silver salt film to record layout information necessary for forming one album sheet using the information recording means;
A camera comprising:
[0165]
According to the camera described in the above (7), the camera can record the layout information at the time of shooting.
[0166]
(8) The control means determines layout information necessary for developing and printing the silver halide film into one album sheet from the subject image reproduced on the monitor, and records the layout information using the information recording means. The camera according to the above (7), wherein the camera is operated.
[0167]
According to the camera described in (8), print layout editing can be performed while viewing the monitor screen.
[0168]
(9) printer means for printing the album sheet based on the layout information;
The printing apparatus according to (7), further including a control circuit for automatically laying out even when the layout information is invalid or not input.
[0169]
According to the printing apparatus described in (9), when layout information is recorded using a camera, layout editing can be automatically performed in the printing apparatus even if the layout information is invalid or has not been input.
[0170]
(10) In an editing apparatus having an information recording unit and using a silver halide film in which a subject image is recorded as a still image,
Setting means for setting layout information necessary for printing a plurality of still images on one sheet;
Information recording means for recording the layout information set by the setting means in the information recording unit,
An editing device, comprising:
[0171]
According to the editing apparatus described in the above (10), even after the film is taken out from the camera, the print layout can be edited.
[0172]
(11) The editing device according to (10), further including an image reproducing unit that reproduces the still image recorded on the silver halide film on a monitor.
[0173]
According to the editing device described in (11) above, layout editing can be performed while viewing the monitor screen.
[0174]
(12) The image reproducing means includes: an optical system for forming a still image of the developed film on the image sensor;
The editing device according to (11), further comprising: display means for displaying an image on a monitor based on an image signal from the image sensor.
[0175]
According to the editing device described in (12), the layout of the print can be edited using the developed film.
[0176]
(13) a silver halide film for recording a subject image as a still image;
Information recording means for recording information other than images on the magnetic recording layer on the silver halide film,
An optical system for imaging the developed still image of the silver halide film on an image sensor,
A monitor for reproducing a still image on the image sensor,
An input unit for inputting layout information necessary for printing the still image and forming one album sheet into the information recording unit,
An editing apparatus characterized in that the layout information is automatically laid out in a shooting order or a shooting order excluding a designated frame.
[0177]
According to the editing apparatus described in (13), layout editing can be automatically performed.
[0178]
(14) image recording means for recording a subject image as a still image;
Printer means for printing a still image recorded in the image recording means as a photograph,
A layout designating means for designating a photo layout position on the album;
With
An editing apparatus, wherein the printer means prints at least two or more still images on one sheet based on the layout designating means.
[0179]
According to the printing apparatus described in (14), one sheet on which two or more still images are printed can be obtained.
[0180]
(15) The editing device according to (14), wherein the layout designating means manually inputs layout information written on paper.
[0181]
According to the printing device described in (15) above, it is possible to input print layout information without having a special device.
[0182]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the layout of the prints on the album can be easily changed, so that the user does not need to manually paste the photographic prints to create the album, and the user intends. Creating an album sheet for easy album creationPrint image editing apparatus and print image editing suitable forA method can be provided.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a camera capable of recording layout information according to a first embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing processing of editing work of a camera capable of recording layout information according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example displayed as a still image on an image monitor according to the first embodiment;
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a printing apparatus using layout information according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a printing process of the printing apparatus using the layout information according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an album sheet printed by the printing apparatus according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating another example of processing for editing a camera capable of recording layout information according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of editing an album sheet in the camera and the printing apparatus according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a printing apparatus using layout information according to a second embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a process of editing a manual layout in a printing apparatus using layout information according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a display on an image monitor during a manual layout editing operation in a printing apparatus using layout information according to a second embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a process of editing an automatic layout in a printing apparatus using layout information according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a printing apparatus using layout information according to a third embodiment.
14A and 14B are a flowchart illustrating a layout editing process performed by a printing apparatus using layout information according to a third embodiment, and a display example of a display unit at this time.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a modified example of a layout editing operation in a printing apparatus using layout information according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a configuration when an album sheet is created without using a special device according to the fourth embodiment, and a diagram illustrating an example of an album order sheet 41 used here.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ... photographic lens,
2. Shutter,
3. Shutter control circuit
4 ... Silver film,
5 ... magnetic recording section,
6 ... Lens control unit,
7 ... Lens,
8 ... imaging unit,
9 ... Lens control unit,
10 ... Signal processing circuit,
11 ... memory,
12. Reproduction circuit,
13 ... Image monitor,
14 Edit information input section
15. Editing function memory,
16 Edit mode input circuit
17 ... Edit information memory,
18 ... Control circuit,
19 ... Silver film,
20 ... magnetic reading circuit,
21 ... Film feeding unit,
22 ... Film information detection circuit
23 ... lamp,
24 ... light source control circuit,
25 ... Lens,
26 ... mask,
27 ... photographic paper,
28 ... Lens,
29 ... mask,
30 ... photographic paper information reading circuit,
31 photographic paper control unit
32 ... Printer control circuit.

Claims (2)

In a print image editing apparatus used to print a plurality of still images side by side on one sheet,
Image display means for displaying a plurality of images;
Image determination means for determining an image selected from the images displayed by the image display means as a print target image,
A sample sheet to show where the images are laid out on the actually created sheet and how they will be printed as a whole sheet ;
Information and each image determined above Symbol image determining unit, relating to a layout position of the actually each image whether being laid on the image to which position in the sheet was confirmed by referring to the sample sheet to be created Storage means for storing the information in association with
A print image editing apparatus comprising: In a print image editing method used for printing a plurality of still images side by side on one sheet,
Displaying a plurality of images;
Determining an image selected from the displayed images as an image to be printed;
While looking at a sample sheet to show where the images are laid out on the actually created sheet and in what form the whole sheet will be printed , Storing the position of the image on the sheet to be laid out in association with information on the layout position of each image confirmed with reference to the displayed sample sheet;
A print image editing method, comprising:

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