JP3557233B2 - Camera control device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Industrial applications]
The present invention relates to a camera having a predetermined continuous control mode and outputting photographing information continuously generated therefrom.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a mode for photographing a plurality of frames by operating an operation member or a mode for performing auto focus (hereinafter abbreviated as AF) a plurality of times, that is, in a camera having these continuous control modes, such as exposure of a shutter speed and an aperture value. The shooting information related to the control is stored or recorded at the time of exposure, and the stored or recorded information is confirmed after the shooting is completed.
[0003]
On the other hand, in recent years, advances in AF technology and the like have increased the types of photographing information to be confirmed, and there is a demand for confirming photographing information in more real time.
For example, when the AF drive is repeatedly performed while the release button is pressed to the first stage, in the case of a so-called continuous AF mode or a servo AF mode, photographing such as a subject distance and a lens driving time for each control is performed. There is a request to check information on a personal computer.
[0004]
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 50-46131 discloses a camera configured to always output shooting information such as a subject distance and a lens driving time for each control.
[0005]
With this camera, such photographing information can be confirmed in real time (prior art (a)).
On the other hand, a camera configured to store shooting information such as a subject distance and a lens driving time in a random access memory (hereinafter abbreviated as RAM) built in the camera body is disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Sho 59-68726. Is disclosed.
[0006]
This camera outputs the shooting information at the time of rewinding after the shooting, after the shooting information is stored in the RAM at the time of exposure.
For this reason, the control interval does not increase, but the photographing information cannot be confirmed until after the photographing is completed (prior art (b)).
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the conventional technique (a) has a problem that the output time is required between each control, and the control interval is extended.
In particular, when outputting data serially to a personal computer, the control interval is further extended.
[0008]
On the other hand, the conventional technique (b) has a problem that the control interval cannot be extended, but the photographing information cannot be confirmed in real time.
Further, in the prior art (b), a battery for holding the contents of the RAM, that is, a backup battery is required, which causes a problem that the camera becomes large and the cost is increased, and an external device such as a printer is required. Since it is necessary to store all shooting information until the shooting information is output, for example, there is a problem that the capacity of the built-in microcomputer for controlling the entire camera is insufficient.
[0009]
Further, in the conventional technique (b), when the memory for storing the photographing information is an EEPROM, the writing time is several tens of ms, and the control interval is eventually extended.
[0010]
Note that an electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM) is a type of semiconductor memory, and is a nonvolatile memory that can electrically erase and rewrite stored information.
[0011]
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and has been made in consideration of a control of a camera that collectively outputs photographing information in real time or that collectively transfers photographing information to a nonvolatile storage element without extending a continuous control interval. It is intended to provide a device.
[0012]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention one In the camera control device according to the aspect, Release button And above Release button While is operating, AF operation or exposure operation Continuous control means for continuously operating AF operation or exposure operation Data generating means for generating related data in conjunction with Continuous control A storage unit capable of accumulatively storing the relevant data continuously generated during the operation, and an output unit for outputting data to an external device having a display function, Press release button Data transmission means for transmitting the related data stored in the storage means during the period from the start to the end of the continuous control operation in response to the operation release, to the external device collectively via the output means. It is characterized by having.
[0014]
[Action]
That is, the present invention one In the camera control device according to the aspect, the continuous control means Release button While is operating, AF operation or exposure operation It is operated continuously, and the data generation means AF operation or exposure operation Related data is generated in conjunction with Continuous control The related data continuously generated during the operation is cumulatively stored, data is output to an external device having a display function by the output means, and the data is output by the data transmission means. Press release button In response to the cancellation of the operation, the related data stored in the storage unit during the period from the start to the end of the continuous control operation is transmitted to the external device via the output unit in a lump.
[0018]
【Example】
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram conceptually showing a control unit of a camera according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
[0019]
In FIG. 1, shooting information input from an input terminal (IN) is information relating to shooting control such as a shutter speed, an aperture value, and a subject distance. Based on the information, the control unit 1 is provided in a camera body (not shown). Driving a shutter, an aperture, a shooting lens, and the like.
[0020]
The continuous control input unit 2 is an operation member such as a release button provided on a camera body (not shown), and the control unit 1 is continuously controlled while these operation members are operated.
[0021]
For example, if the release button is kept pressed to the first-stage operation position (1stSW) of the release button, the AF operation is continuously performed, the photographing lens is constantly driven, and the focus is continuously adjusted on the subject. That is, so-called continuous AF is performed.
[0022]
When the release button is kept pressed to the second-stage operation position (2ndSW) of the release button, so-called continuous shooting, in which exposure control is continuously performed, is performed.
[0023]
The RAM 3 is a random access memory for temporarily storing photographing information, and stores the photographing information at that time each time control is performed.
The cumulative writing unit 4 is a means for designating the writing area (address) of the RAM 3 according to the number of times of control. In the first control, the photographing information is written in the area R1 of the RAM 3 and in the second control, the R2 of the RAM 3 is written. Write the shooting information in the area.
[0024]
Subsequently, when the continuous control is performed, the area to be sequentially written to the areas R3, R4,... Of the RAM 3 is further updated, and the shooting information until the continuous control ends is accumulated.
[0025]
The continuous control end determining unit 5 is means for determining whether the continuous control has been completed or whether the continuous control has been completed.
In the example of the continuous AF, when the first stage of the release button is changed from the on state to the off state, it is determined that the continuous AF control is completed. In the example of the continuous shooting, the release button 2 is used. When the stage changes from the on state to the off state, it is determined that the continuous exposure control has been completed.
[0026]
The batch output unit 6 is a unit that collectively outputs the shooting information stored in the RAM 3 when the continuous control end determination unit 5 determines that the continuous control has ended.
For example, when the continuous control is performed four times, and the shooting information is stored in the first to fourth regions R1 to R4 of the RAM 3, the shooting information of R1 to R4 is obtained when the continuous shooting ends. Are output in order.
[0027]
The serial output unit 7 is a means for transmitting the shooting information output from the batch output unit 6 to an external device external to the camera having a serial input terminal such as an IC card, an electronic organizer, or a personal computer by serial communication. is there.
[0028]
The non-volatile storage unit 8 is composed of an electrically erasable and erasable storage element such as an EEPROM or a flash memory, and is a unit for storing photographing information output from the batch output unit 6.
[0029]
FIG. 2 is a timing chart for explaining the operation of the control unit of the camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
First, as shown in FIG. 2A, when the signal from the continuous control input unit 2 changes from OFF to ON, the first control is performed as shown in FIG. 2B, and the first control is performed. When the processing is completed, as shown in FIG. 2C, the first shooting information is written in the area R1 of the RAM 3.
[0030]
Here, since the signal from the continuous control input unit 2 remains on, the second control is performed next.
When the second control is completed, the second shooting information is written in the area R2 of the RAM3.
[0031]
Here, since the signal from the continuous control input unit 2 remains ON, the third control is performed next.
When the third control is completed, the third shooting information is written in the area R3 of the RAM 3.
[0032]
Here, when the signal from the continuous control input unit 2 is turned off, the next control is not performed, and the batch output unit 6 sequentially outputs the contents of the RAM 3 for serial communication as shown in FIG. To go.
[0033]
First, the imaging information in the area R1 of the RAM 3 is output. When the external device receives the information or writes the information in the nonvolatile storage unit 8, the imaging information in the area R2 in the RAM 3 is output.
[0034]
Further, when the external device receives the data or writes the data in the nonvolatile storage unit 8, the external device outputs the photographing information of the area R3 of the RAM 3.
In the above-described embodiment, the serial communication is a communication method for transmitting or receiving digital data one bit at a time. In a general personal computer, it takes about 1 ms or more to communicate one byte (8 bits) of data. It takes time.
[0035]
For this reason, if the type and number of the photographing information are large, the amount of data to be transmitted increases, and the communication time becomes long. Therefore, if the photographing information is serially output every time control is performed, the interval of the continuous control is extended.
[0036]
However, in the present invention, when the continuous control is completed, the shooting information stored in the RAM 3 is output collectively, so that the shooting information can be output or transmitted without extending the continuous control interval. it can.
[0037]
It is also possible to connect devices such as a hard disk device, a floppy disk device, and a printer other than the external device.
Note that a general EEPROM takes about 10 ms to write 1-byte data.
[0038]
For this reason, if the type and number of the shooting information are large, the amount of data to be written increases, and the writing time becomes long. Therefore, if the shooting information is written to the non-volatile storage unit 8 every time the control is performed, the interval of the continuous control is extended. I will.
[0039]
However, in the present invention, when the continuous control is completed, the photographing information stored in the RAM 3 is collectively written to the non-volatile storage unit 8, so that the photographing information is stored in the non-volatile memory without extending the interval of the continuous control. The data can be written to the storage unit 8.
[0040]
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a camera system for outputting photographing information to an external device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
In FIG. 3, the camera 10 includes a CPU 11 having a built-in RAM and serial communication means for controlling the entire camera. The serial communication means is connected to an output terminal 12.
[0041]
On the other hand, an external device such as an IC card 14, an electronic notebook 15, or a personal computer 16, which is a card having a memory input and a processing capability and having a serial input terminal, serially receives shooting information from the CPU 11 of the camera 10.
[0042]
As described above, the communication of the photographing information is performed collectively when the continuous control ends.
FIG. 4 shows a configuration of a camera which outputs photographing information to an EEPROM inside the camera as a third embodiment of the present invention.
[0043]
In FIG. 4, the camera 17 includes a CPU 18 having a built-in RAM and data output means, and an EEPROM 19. A data output terminal of the CPU 18 is connected to a data input terminal of the EEPROM 19, and shooting information output from the CPU 18 is stored in the EEPROM 19. Written.
[0044]
Note that, as described above, writing to the EEPROM 19 is performed collectively when the continuous control ends.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a circuit inside a camera for outputting photographing information as a second embodiment or a third embodiment of the present invention.
[0045]
In FIG. 5, a RAM 28 and a serial transmission buffer 29 are built in a CPU 27 as a one-chip microcomputer for controlling the entire camera.
[0046]
The photographing information during the continuous control is temporarily stored in the RAM 28, and is sequentially output from the serial transmission buffer 29 to the external device 34 or the EEPROM 35 at the end of the continuous control.
Signals from a first-stage switch (hereinafter abbreviated as 1stSW) 32 of the release button and a second-stage switch (hereinafter abbreviated as 2ndSW) 33 of the release button are input to the input port of the CPU 27.
[0047]
It is assumed that a switch is provided on the release button so that the first switch is always turned on when the second switch is turned on.
Further, analog signals from the photometric sensor 26 and the distance measuring sensor 25 are input to an AD conversion (analog / digital conversion) port A / D of the CPU 27, and these analog signals are converted into digital values in the CPU 27.
[0048]
The subject image passing through the photographing lens 20 is reflected by the main mirror 23 and then guided to the photometric sensor 26, and is also reflected by the sub-mirror 24 and guided to the distance measuring sensor 25.
[0049]
The taking lens 20 is driven to a focus position by a lens driving unit 21 such as a motor based on a signal output from an output port I / O of the CPU 27, and the position after driving (subject distance) is detected by the distance encoder 22. Are input to the CPU 27.
[0050]
The in-focus position is detected in the CPU 27 based on the output of the distance measurement sensor 25.
The exposure control unit 31 includes an aperture and a shutter, a motor and a magnet for driving the aperture and the shutter, and controls an aperture value and a shutter speed by a signal output from the CPU 27 in accordance with an output of the photometric sensor 26.
[0051]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the processing of the CPU 27 in FIG.
FIG. 7 is a timing chart showing the processing of the CPU when the release button is operated in FIG.
[0052]
Hereinafter, FIG. 6 will be described with an example in which the release button is operated as shown in FIG.
First, in step S1, it is determined whether or not the 1st SW 32 is on. If it is on, the process proceeds to step S3, and if it is off, the process proceeds to step S2.
[0053]
In step S2, it is determined whether or not the 1st SW 32 has changed from on to off. If it has changed, the process proceeds to step S15. If it has not changed (remains off), the process returns to step S1.
[0054]
Therefore, when the release button is not operated, the determination processing of step S1 and step S2 is repeated. On the other hand, when the release button is pressed, the process proceeds to step S3, and when the release button is released, the process proceeds to step S15. I do.
[0055]
First, the case where the release button is pressed will be described.
In step S3, it is determined whether or not the first SW 32 has changed from off to on. If the first SW 32 has changed, the process proceeds to step S4, as shown in FIG. Set to “1”.
[0056]
Subsequent to step S4, the process proceeds to step S6, where it is determined whether or not the second SW 33 is off. If the second SW 33 is off, as shown in FIG. 7B, the process proceeds to step S7.
[0057]
In step S7, the output of the distance measurement sensor 25 is A / D converted, and the process proceeds to step S8.
In step S8, the defocus amount (the amount of defocus) is calculated based on the AD conversion value of the distance measurement sensor 25, and the process proceeds to step S9.
[0058]
In step S9, as shown in FIG. 7C, the photographing lens 20 is driven to the in-focus position based on the defocus amount, and the process proceeds to step S10.
Here, steps S7, S8, and S9 are basic processes of AF control, and continuous AF is performed by repeatedly performing these processes.
[0059]
In step S10, the subject distance data detected by the distance encoder 22 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 28 specified by the variable n.
First, as shown in FIG. 7E, the variable n is "1", so that the variable n is stored in the first area R1 of the RAM 28.
[0060]
After executing step S10, the process returns to step S1.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, if only the first SW 32 is on while the second SW 33 is off, the process proceeds to steps S1, S3, S5, and the variable n is changed in step S5. Increase by one.
[0061]
That is, the variable n becomes “2”.
After execution of step S5, the process proceeds to step S6, but since the second SW 33 remains off, the process proceeds to step S7, and AF control is performed in the same manner as described above.
[0062]
Here, since the variable n is “2”, the subject distance data is stored in the second region R2 of the RAM 28 in the next step S10, and the process returns to step S1.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, when the second SW 33 is turned on while the first SW 32 is turned on, the process proceeds to steps S1, 3, S5, S6, and S11. Therefore, the variable n becomes “3”.
[0063]
In step S11, the output of the photometric sensor 26 is A / D converted, and the process proceeds to step S12.
In step S12, an exposure control value such as a shutter speed or an aperture value is calculated based on the AD value (subject luminance) of the photometric sensor 26, and the process proceeds to step S13.
[0064]
In step S13, as shown in FIG. 7D, the shutter and the aperture are controlled based on the exposure control value, and the process proceeds to step S14.
Here, steps S11, S12, and S13 are basic processes of exposure control, and continuous shooting is performed by repeatedly performing these processes.
[0065]
In step S14, the exposure control value is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 28 specified by the variable n.
At this time, since the variable n is "3", it is stored in the third area R3 of the RAM 28 as shown in FIG.
[0066]
After execution of step S14, the process returns to step S1.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, when the first SW 32 and the second SW 33 remain on, the process proceeds to steps S1, S3, S5, S6, and S11. Therefore, the variable n becomes “4”.
[0067]
In addition, since the process proceeds to steps S11, S12, S13, and S14, exposure control is performed in the same manner as described above.
Here, since the variable n is “4”, the exposure control value is stored in the fourth region R4 of the RAM 28 in step S14.
[0068]
At this time, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the second SW 33 is turned off, the processing shifts to steps S1, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S10.
Therefore, the variable n becomes “5” and the AF control is performed, and the subject distance data is stored in the fifth region R5 of the RAM 28 in step S10.
[0069]
Here, as shown in FIG. 7A, when the 1st SW 32 is also turned off, processing when the release button is released is performed in steps S1, S2, and S15.
First, in step S15, the variable m, which is a variable designating the read area of the RAM 28, is set to "1", and the process proceeds to step S16.
[0070]
In step S16, the data in the RAM 28 in the area specified by the variable m is set in the serial transmission buffer 29.
First, since the variable m is “1”, the photographing information of the first area R 1 of the RAM 28 is set in the serial transmission buffer 29 as shown in FIG.
[0071]
After step S16, the process moves to step S17 and waits until transmission or output is completed.
It should be noted that this is sufficient when transmitting the photographing information to the external device 34, but when outputting the photographing information to the EEPROM 35, it is necessary to wait until the writing on the EEPROM 35 is completed.
[0072]
More specifically, an identification signal indicating that writing is being performed may be input from the EEPROM 35, and a wait may be made while the signal is being output. Alternatively, the time required for writing may be counted for about 10 ms, and the wait may be performed during that time. You may do it.
[0073]
When the waiting state for transmission or writing is completed in step S17, the process proceeds to step S18, and it is determined whether the variable m and the variable n are equal, that is, whether all the shooting information stored in the RAM 28 has been output or transmitted. .
[0074]
If the variable m and the variable n are not equal, the process proceeds to step S19, and if they are equal, the process returns to step S1.
In step S19, the variable m is increased by one, and the process returns to step S16.
[0075]
In the example of FIG. 7, since the shooting information is stored up to the fifth region R5 of the RAM 28, the variable n is “5”, and the processes of steps S16, S17, and S18 are performed until the variable m becomes “5”. Repeated.
[0076]
Therefore, the photographing information of the first to fifth areas R1 to R5 of the RAM 28 is sequentially output or written to the external device 34 or the EEPROM 35.
[0077]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing of the CPU 27 in the case of performing the single AF control in FIG. 5, that is, performing the AF control until focusing is performed, and stopping the AF control after focusing. 8 is a timing chart when focusing is performed by three AF controls based on the flowchart of FIG.
[0078]
First, in step S100 of FIG. 8, the process waits until the first SW 32 is turned on, and if it is turned on, the process proceeds to step S101.
In step S101, it is determined whether the 1st SW 32 has changed from the off state to the on state. If the first SW 32 has changed, the process proceeds to step S102. If not, that is, if the 1st SW 32 remains in the on state, the process proceeds to step S103.
[0079]
In step S102, the variable n is set to “0”, and the process proceeds to step S103. In step S103, the output of the distance measurement sensor 25 is A / D converted, and the process proceeds to step S104.
[0080]
In step S104, the amount of defocus, that is, the amount of defocus is calculated based on the AD conversion value of the distance measurement sensor 25, and the process proceeds to step S105.
In step S105, it is determined whether or not the subject is in focus based on the defocus value. If the subject is in focus, the process proceeds to step S109. If the subject is out of focus, that is, if the subject is out of focus, step S106 is performed. Move to
[0081]
Here, the determination of the in-focus state is such that if the defocus value is within a predetermined range, it is in focus, and if it is out of the range, it is determined to be out of focus.
In step S106, the photographing lens 20 is driven to the in-focus position based on the defocus amount, and the flow shifts to step S107.
[0082]
Here, steps S103, S104, S105, and S106 are basic processes of the single AF.
In step S107, “1” is added to the variable n, and the flow shifts to step S108. If the AF control is started by pressing the first SW 32, the variable n becomes “1”.
[0083]
In step S108, subject distance data to the subject detected by the distance encoder 22 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 28 specified by the variable n.
Therefore, the first object distance data is stored in the first area R1 of the RAM 28.
[0084]
After step S108, the process returns to step S100.
Here, assuming that focusing is performed after the third lens drive with the first SW 32 being turned on as shown in FIGS. 9A, 9B, and 9C, steps S103, S104, S105, S106, S107, and S108 are performed. Is performed three times.
[0085]
As a result, as shown in FIG. 9D, the subject distance data is stored in the first to third regions R1 to R3 of the RAM 28.
If it is determined that the in-focus position has been reached by the third lens driving, the process proceeds from step S105 to step S109.
[0086]
Step S109 is processing for outputting the subject distance data stored in the RAM 28 to the external device 34 or the EEPROM 35 as described above.
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9E, the subject distance data stored in the first to third regions R1 to R3 of the RAM 28 is sequentially output.
[0087]
After step S109, the process proceeds to step S110, and waits until the first SW 32 is turned off. When the first SW 32 is turned off, the process returns to step S100.
As described above, a case where a camera having a single control mode such as single AF or single shooting and a plurality of lens driving operations are performed even when the camera is set to that mode is included in the continuous control of the present invention. .
[0088]
In addition, focusing corresponds to a continuous drive end signal. Therefore, a change in the subject distance data from when the release button is pressed to when focusing is performed is output immediately after focusing.
[0089]
Further, in the above embodiment, the case of the continuous control is described. However, when the camera is also provided with a single control mode such as a single AF or a single photographing, and the mode is set to the single control mode, as in the conventional case, one control is performed. The imaging information may be output when the control is completed.
[0090]
Further, even in this case, there is no problem if the photographing information is temporarily stored in the RAM 28 and then output.
Further, when the continuous control is completed, the photographing information stored in the RAM 28 is transferred to the external device 34 or the EEPROM 35, so that the external device is always kept in a reception standby state and the photographing information transmitted from the camera is immediately displayed. By doing so, the operation of the camera can be checked in real time.
[0091]
In particular, even when the subject distance changes every distance measurement, AF control is performed at exactly the same time interval as actual AF control, and information can be confirmed immediately, so that debugging and adjustment of the camera can be easily performed.
[0092]
In the above-described embodiment, the subject distance data is output to the external device 34 or the EEPROM 35 of the camera as the photographing information relating to the AF control. However, a defocus value or an AD conversion value of the distance measurement sensor may be output.
[0093]
Similarly, in the embodiment, the exposure control value is output to the external device 34 or the EEPROM 35 of the camera as photographing information relating to the exposure control. However, lens information such as the focal length, the open aperture value and the minimum aperture value, It is also possible to output a mode, a photometry mode, an A / D conversion value of a photometry sensor, a film sensitivity, a latitude, a number of photographed frames, a film winding time, a shutter charge time, and the like.
[0094]
As described above, in the above embodiment, the shooting information stored in the RAM is transferred to the external device or the EEPROM when the continuous control ends, so that even if the type or number of the shooting information increases, the continuous control is not performed. The spacing does not increase.
[0095]
Therefore, shooting can be performed without missing a photo opportunity.
Similarly, when the continuous control is completed, the photographing information stored in the RAM is transferred to an external device or an EEPROM, so that the capacity of the RAM may be small, and the RAM incorporated in the CPU can be used. .
Further, since a battery for backing up the RAM is not required, the cost is not increased and the camera does not become large.
[0096]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, in the present invention, there is provided a camera control device that collectively outputs photographing information in real time or that collectively transfers photographing information to a nonvolatile storage element without extending an interval of continuous control. Can be.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram conceptually showing a control unit of a camera according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a timing chart for explaining the operation of the control unit of the camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a camera system according to a second embodiment of the present invention for outputting photographing information to an external device.
FIG. 4 shows a configuration of a camera that outputs photographing information to an EEPROM inside the camera as a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a circuit inside a camera that outputs photographing information as a second embodiment or a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing processing of a CPU in FIG. 5;
FIG. 7 is a timing chart showing processing by the CPU when the release button is operated in FIG.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing processing of the CPU when performing single AF control in FIG. 5;
FIG. 9 is a timing chart when focusing is performed by three AF controls based on the flowchart in FIG. 8;
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Control part, 2 ... Continuous control input part, 3 ... Random access memory (RAM), 4 ... Cumulative writing part, 5 ... Continuous control end discrimination part, 6 ... Batch output part, 7 ... Serial output part, 8 ... Non-volatile Sex memory unit, 9 ... one-chip microcomputer.

Claims (1)

Release button ,
Continuous control means for continuously operating the AF operation or the exposure operation while the release button is operated;
Data generating means for generating related data in conjunction with the AF operation or the exposure operation ;
Storage means capable of cumulatively storing the related data continuously generated during the continuous control operation,
It includes an output means for outputting data to an external device having a display function, depending on the press operation release of the release button, stored in the storage means between the start and end of the continuous control operation Data transmission means for transmitting the relevant data to an external device at once via the output means,
A camera control device, comprising:

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