JP5798273B1 - Imaging device - Google Patents

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] To improve usability. An imaging apparatus includes an imaging element, a communication unit capable of transmitting image data to an external display device, an outer casing in which the imaging element is disposed, and an interchangeable lens having at least one photographing lens. The first release part that enables the mounting state of the interchangeable lens to the mount part that can be attached and detached, and the mounting state that allows the attached body to be attached and detached can be released. And a second release portion, and the first release portion and the second release portion are provided on the same side of the outer casing with respect to the optical axis of the image sensor. [Selection] Figure 6

Description

  The present technology relates to a technical field regarding an imaging apparatus in which a shooting button is arranged on an outer peripheral surface of an outer casing in which an imaging element is arranged.

JP2013-92556A

  Among devices having different functions, there is a device in which one device can be attached to and detached from the other device. For example, there are an interchangeable lens having a zoom function and an apparatus main body having an imaging function as one of such devices that can be attached to and detached from the other device.

  In addition, there is a device in which one device can be attached to and detached from another device via an adapter between devices having different functions.In such an example, an interchangeable lens is attached to the main body of the device via an adapter. Some are detachable (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-228561 describes a method of attaching the adapter to the apparatus main body by rotating the entire adapter relative to the apparatus main body and engaging the engaging portion of the adapter with the engaging portion of the apparatus main body.

  On the other hand, in recent years, with the development of communication technology such as a wireless local area network (LAN), development for displaying an image acquired by an imaging device on a display panel (display) of a display device is progressing.

  By the way, it is desirable for an imaging apparatus capable of performing an imaging operation in cooperation with such a display apparatus to ensure good operability during use and improve usability.

  Accordingly, an object of the imaging device of the present technology is to improve usability.

An imaging apparatus according to the present technology includes an imaging element, a communication unit capable of transmitting image data to an external display device, an outer casing in which the imaging element is disposed, and an exchange having at least one photographing lens The mounting state of the mounted body to the mounting section that allows the lens to be attached / detached, the first releasing section that enables the mounting state of the interchangeable lens to be released, and the mounting section that can attach / detach the mounted body. A second release portion that enables release, and the first release portion and the second release portion are provided on the same side of the outer casing with respect to the optical axis of the imaging element. It is what.

The imaging device according to the present technology, or an imaging device, an image data generation unit that generates image data based on an output of the imaging device, and a first communication method that can transmit the image data to an external display device. 1 communication unit, the external display device, a second communication unit capable of communicating with a second communication method different from the first communication method, and an outer casing in which the image sensor is disposed. And a mount portion that allows an interchangeable lens having at least one photographing lens to be attached and detached, and does not have a display portion for displaying the image data.

An imaging device according to the present technology, or an imaging device, an image data generation unit that generates image data based on an output of the imaging device, a communication unit that can transmit image data to an external display device, and the imaging device Is disposed in the outer casing, a mount that allows an interchangeable lens having at least one photographic lens to be detachable, a power operating element disposed in the outer casing, and an outer casing disposed in the outer casing. A photographing operator and a zoom operator arranged in the outer casing, and does not have a display unit for displaying the image data.

  This facilitates replacement of the taking lens. Also, an erroneous operation is less likely to occur between the power on / off operation and the shooting operation.

  In the above-described imaging device according to the present technology, it is preferable that the attachment portion is further provided on the rear surface side opposite to the light capturing surface side of the imaging element.

   In addition, it is desirable that an attachment portion that allows the attachment object to be attached / detached is provided on the rear surface side opposite to the light capturing surface side of the imaging element.

  In addition, a first release portion that allows the mounting state of the interchangeable lens to a mount portion that allows the interchangeable lens having at least one photographing lens to be attached and detached, and an attachment portion that allows the mounted body to be attached and detached It is desirable to include a second release unit that enables the mounted state of the mounted body to be released.

  In addition, the outer casing is provided with an inclined portion whose diameter decreases toward the rear side opposite to the light capturing surface side of the image pickup device, and from the inclined portion on the outer peripheral surface of the outer casing. Also, it is desirable that a photographing operation element is disposed on the light capturing surface side.

  In addition, it is desirable that a small-diameter portion is provided on the rear surface side opposite to the light capturing surface side than the inclined portion.

  Further, it is desirable that the outer casing portion has an arcuate cross-sectional shape on a surface orthogonal to the optical axis of the imaging element.

  Further, it is desirable that the power operation element is disposed at an end portion on the inclined portion side in the small diameter portion.

  Further, a flash unit is provided that is moved between a housing position that is housed inside the outer casing and a projecting position that projects outside the outer casing, and the flash unit is placed on a small-diameter portion. It is desirable to arrange a pop-up button that moves the storage position to the protruding position.

  Further, it is desirable that the pop-up button is disposed in the small diameter portion.

  Further, it is desirable that the flash unit is provided in a large diameter portion of the outer casing portion.

  In addition, a battery storage unit for storing a battery may be provided inside the outer casing, a lid of the battery storage unit may be supported on the outer casing, and an operation button may be disposed on the battery storage unit. desirable.

  Moreover, it is desirable that a communication switching button for switching a communication state with an external display device is provided on the rear surface side of the outer casing.

  Further, it is desirable that a microphone hole is disposed in the large diameter portion of the outer casing portion.

  The outer casing is provided with a rolling prevention portion protruding outward in a direction orthogonal to the optical axis direction, the rolling prevention portion is provided on the lower surface side of the outer casing, and a photographing operator It is desirable to be provided above the rolling prevention part.

  In addition, it is desirable that a light emitting display unit that exhibits a display function by emitting light is disposed in the large diameter portion of the outer casing.

  In addition, it is desirable that the mount portion be provided on the light capturing surface side of the image sensor.

  Further, it is desirable that the first release portion is provided so as to be slidable in a direction along the optical axis of the imaging element.

  The outer diameter of the mount portion is preferably smaller than the outer diameter of the large diameter portion of the outer casing portion.

  The outer diameter of the mount part is preferably larger than the smallest diameter of the inclined part.

  Further, it is desirable that the mounted body is an adapter for enabling attachment / detachment to / from an external display device.

  Further, it is desirable that the second release portion is provided slidably in a direction along the optical axis of the image sensor.

  In addition, it is preferable that the first release portion and the second release portion are provided on the left side when viewed from the light capturing surface side of the imaging element.

  Also, it is desirable that a tripod hole is formed on the lower surface of the outer casing.

  The tripod hole is preferably formed in the large diameter portion.

  Further, the first communication unit capable of transmitting the image data to the external display device by the first communication method, the external display device, and the second communication method different from the first communication method. Therefore, it is desirable to provide the 2nd communication part which can communicate.

  The second communication method is preferably a communication method having a shorter communicable distance than the first communication method.

According to the present technology, the taking lens can be easily replaced. Also, an erroneous operation is less likely to occur between the power on / off operation and the shooting operation.

  In addition, the effect described in this specification is an illustration to the last, and is not limited, There may exist another effect.

2 to 22 show an embodiment of an imaging device of the present technology, and this diagram is a perspective view showing a state in which an imaging device combined with an interchangeable lens is attached to a display device via an adapter. . FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which an imaging device coupled with an interchangeable lens is attached to a display device via an adapter as seen from a direction different from FIG. 1. It is a perspective view of an imaging device with which an interchangeable lens was combined. It is a front view of the imaging device with which the interchangeable lens was combined. It is a rear view of the imaging device with which the interchangeable lens was combined. It is a top view of an imaging device with which an interchangeable lens was combined. It is a bottom view of the imaging device with which the interchangeable lens was combined. It is one side view of the imaging device with which the interchangeable lens was combined. It is the other side view of the imaging device with which the interchangeable lens was couple | bonded. It is a disassembled perspective view of an interchangeable lens and an imaging device. It is a perspective view of an imaging device shown in the state where a battery lid was opened. It is a perspective view of an imaging device shown in the state where a flash unit was moved to a projection position. It is a side view of an imaging device shown in the state where a flash unit was moved to a projection position. It is a side view which shows the state in which the power button is operated. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the display apparatus was brought close to the NFC communication part of an imaging device from diagonally upward side. It is an expansion perspective view of the imaging device which shows the state where the inner cylinder part was drawn forward. It is a perspective view which shows an example of the usage condition of an imaging device. It is a perspective view which shows another example of the usage condition of an imaging device. It is a side view which shows another example of the usage condition of an imaging device. It is a block diagram of an imaging device. It is a perspective view which shows the imaging device comprised by the interchangeable lens and the apparatus main body. It is a perspective view which shows the imaging device with which the interchangeable lens and the apparatus main body were integrally formed.

  Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present technology will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  In the following description, it is assumed that the front, rear, up, down, left, and right directions are shown in the direction viewed from the photographer when photographing with the imaging device. Therefore, the subject side is the front and the photographer side is the rear. In addition, the following directions of front and rear, up, down, left, and right shown below are for convenience of explanation, and the implementation of the present technology is not limited to these directions.

[Relationship between imaging device, adapter and display device]
First, an outline of the relationship between the adapter 2 and the display device 3 that may be used together with the imaging device 1 will be described (see FIGS. 1 and 2).

  An adapter 2 can be attached to and detached from the rear surface of the imaging device 1. The adapter 2 can be attached to and detached from the display device 3.

  The adapter 2 is formed by arranging required parts inside and outside the base body 4. The base body 4 is formed in a flat shape having a circular outer shape and a thin thickness in the front-rear direction. The base body 4 is formed with a pair of storage recesses (not shown) on the opposite side across the central portion. A pair of coupling holes (not shown) are formed on the front side of the base body 4 so as to be spaced apart in the circumferential direction. On the front side of the base body 4, a locked hole (not shown) opened forward is formed.

  The adapter 2 is provided with a pair of attached bodies 5 and 5 that can rotate with respect to the base body 4. The mounted bodies 5 and 5 can be rotated at positions opposite to each other with the central portion of the base body 4 interposed therebetween, and the storage positions stored in the storage recesses of the base body 4 and the extraction positions pulled out from the storage recesses, respectively. It is rotated between.

  The mounted bodies 5 and 5 can be moved in a direction in which one of them is separated from or in contact with the other (up and down direction), and is biased in a direction in which one approaches the other by a spring (not shown).

  The mounted bodies 5 and 5 are attached to the display device 3 so as to be sandwiched from above and below in a state where the mounted bodies 5 and 5 are rotated to the drawing position. At this time, since the mounted bodies 5 and 5 are biased in a direction in which one of them approaches the other, the display device 3 is sandwiched from above and below, and a stable mounting state of the adapter 2 to the display device 3 is ensured.

  The display device 3 is a mobile phone, for example. However, the display device 3 is not limited to a mobile phone, and may be another device such as a mobile terminal or a television system as long as it has a display function.

  The display device 3 is configured by arranging necessary parts inside and outside the housing 6. The housing 6 is formed in, for example, a substantially rectangular case shape, and a display panel 7 is provided on one surface (rear surface). The display panel 7 is a touch panel, and predetermined functions are executed by touching predetermined positions on the display panel 7.

[Configuration of imaging device]
Next, the configuration of the imaging device 1 will be described (see FIGS. 3 to 15).

  The image pickup apparatus 1 is configured by arranging necessary parts inside and outside the outer casing 8. The outer casing 8 includes a cylindrical casing portion 9, a first rolling prevention portion 10, and a second rolling prevention portion 11.

  The cylindrical housing portion 9 includes a cylindrical portion 12 formed in a substantially cylindrical shape penetrating in the front-rear direction, a protruding portion 13 protruding inward from the front end portion of the cylindrical portion 12, and the cylindrical portion 12 from the rear side. And a rear surface portion 14 to be closed. The cylindrical portion 12 has a substantially circular outer shape in cross section perpendicular to the front-rear direction, which is the optical axis direction.

  The cylindrical portion 12 includes a large-diameter portion 12a positioned on the front side, a small-diameter portion 12b positioned on the rear side of the large-diameter portion 12a, and an inclined portion 12c positioned between the large-diameter portion 12a and the small-diameter portion 12b. And have. The large diameter portion 12a has a larger front-rear width than the small diameter portion 12b, and the small diameter portion 12b has a smaller diameter than the large diameter portion 12a. The inclined portion 12c is inclined such that the front end coincides with the rear end of the large diameter portion 12a, the rear end coincides with the front end of the small diameter portion 12b, and the diameter decreases as the diameter approaches the small diameter portion 12b.

  In the imaging device 1, the inclined portion 12c is not provided, and the large diameter portion 12a and the small diameter portion 12b may be provided continuously.

  The overhang portion 13 is formed in an annular shape. An annular mount portion 15 is provided inside the overhang portion 13. The mount 15 projects forward from the overhang 13 and has engagement projections 15a, 15a, 15a on the inner peripheral side (see FIG. 10). The engaging protrusions 15a, 15a, 15a are provided apart in the circumferential direction.

  Lock holes 15b, 15b opened forward are formed in the front surface of the mount portion 15 so as to be spaced apart in the circumferential direction. A lock release button 15 c is provided on the outer periphery of the mount portion 15.

  A rectangular light transmission hole 9 a is formed at a position near the front end inside the cylindrical housing portion 9. An imaging element 16 is disposed inside the cylindrical housing 9 on the rear side of the light transmission hole 9a. In the imaging device 1, light captured through a lens group described later is photoelectrically converted in the imaging element 16.

  The first rolling prevention portion 10 is provided to protrude outward at a position near the left side of the lower surface side of the cylindrical portion 12 (see FIGS. 3 to 5). As for the 1st rolling prevention part 10, the outer surface is comprised by the front surface 10a, the rear surface 10b, the side surface 10c, the continuous surface 10d, and the bottom face 10e. The continuous surface 10d is a surface that is continuous between the side surface 10c and the bottom surface 10e, and is formed in a curved surface that protrudes obliquely downward.

  The first rolling prevention unit 10 has a function of preventing the imaging device 1 from rolling when the imaging device 1 is placed on a mounting surface such as a desk or a table. It is possible to prevent damage or failure due to dropping of 1 or the like. In particular, the imaging device 1 has a cylindrical surface 12 whose outer surface is a circumferential surface, and the first rolling prevention unit 10 has a structure that is useful for preventing damage or failure due to dropping or the like.

  The cover body 17 is arrange | positioned at the 1st rolling prevention part 10 (refer FIG.3 and FIG.8). The cover body 17 is located on the side surface 10c. The imaging apparatus 1 is provided with an external connection terminal such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) (not shown) and a memory card slot inside the cover body 17. Therefore, by opening the cover body 17, it is possible to connect to an external device and mount a memory card. Further, by connecting to an external device or mounting a memory card, it is possible to record an image or video shot by the imaging device 1 on the external device or the memory card.

  The second rolling preventing portion 11 is provided so as to protrude outward at a position close to the right side on the lower surface side of the cylindrical portion 12 (see FIGS. 4 and 5). As for the 2nd rolling prevention part 11, the outer surface is comprised by the front surface 11a, the rear surface 11b, the side surface 11c, the continuous surface 11d, and the bottom face 11e. The continuous surface 11d is a surface that is continuous between the side surface 11c and the bottom surface 11e, and is formed in a curved surface that protrudes obliquely downward.

  The second rolling prevention unit 11 has a function of preventing the imaging device 1 from rolling when the imaging device 1 is placed on a mounting surface such as a desk or a table. It is possible to prevent damage or failure due to dropping of 1 or the like. In particular, the imaging device 1 has a cylindrical surface 12 whose outer surface is a circumferential surface, and the second rolling prevention unit 11 is a useful structure for preventing damage or failure due to dropping or the like.

  The second rolling prevention portion 11 has an outer shape larger than that of the first rolling prevention portion 10. Therefore, the first rolling prevention unit 10 is made smaller than the second rolling prevention unit 11.

  As described above, the imaging device 1 is provided with the first rolling prevention unit 10 and the second rolling prevention unit 11 that are spaced apart from each other on the left and right, and the first rolling prevention unit 10 or the second rolling prevention unit 10 is provided. Shooting can be performed by gripping any of the rolling prevention units 11. Accordingly, the first rolling prevention unit 10 and the second rolling prevention unit 11 can prevent the imaging apparatus 1 from rolling in both the left and right directions, and the first rolling prevention unit 10 or the second rolling prevention unit during photographing. 11 is secured, a stable gripping state of the imaging device 1 is ensured, and usability can be improved.

  The cover body 17 is arrange | positioned at the 1st rolling prevention part 11 (refer FIG.3 and FIG.8). The cover body 17 is positioned on the side surface 11c. The imaging apparatus 1 is provided with an external connection terminal such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) (not shown) and a memory card slot inside the cover body 17. Therefore, by opening the cover body 17, it is possible to connect to an external device and mount a memory card. Further, by connecting to an external device or mounting a memory card, it is possible to record an image or video shot by the imaging device 1 on the external device or the memory card.

  On the outer peripheral portion of the rear surface portion 14 of the cylindrical housing portion 9, joint protrusions 18 and 18 protruding rearward are provided in the circumferential direction so as to be separated (see FIG. 5).

  A lock pin 19 is supported in the vicinity of the coupling protrusion 18 in the rear surface portion 14 so as to be movable in the front-rear direction. The lock pin 19 is urged rearward by a spring (not shown).

  An unlock lever 20 is disposed on the small diameter portion 12b of the cylindrical portion 12 (see FIGS. 5 and 9). When the lock release lever 20 is operated, the lock pin 19 is pulled into the cylindrical housing portion 9.

  The imaging device 1 is coupled by inserting coupling protrusions 18 and 18 into the coupling holes of the adapter 2. When the coupling protrusions 18 and 18 are inserted into the coupling holes of the adapter 2 and coupled, and the adapter 2 is rotated to a predetermined position in the circumferential direction of the base body 4 with respect to the imaging device 1, the lock pin 19 is spring-loaded. The adapter 2 is moved rearward by the urging force of and inserted into the locked hole of the adapter 2, and the adapter 2 is attached to the imaging device 1 while being locked.

  On the other hand, when the lock release lever 20 is operated, the lock pin 19 is moved forward against the urging force and pulled out from the hole to be locked, and the lock by the lock pin 19 with respect to the adapter 2 is released. By rotating the adapter 2 to a predetermined position in the circumferential direction of the base body 4 with respect to the imaging device 1, the coupling protrusions 18 and 18 can be pulled out from the coupling hole of the adapter 2, and the adapter 2 is imaged. It can be removed from the device 1.

  A battery lid 21 is disposed between the coupling protrusions 18 and 18 on the rear surface portion 14 of the cylindrical housing portion 9 (see FIG. 5). The imaging device 1 is provided with a battery housing portion 22 inside the battery lid 21 (see FIG. 11). By opening and closing the battery lid 21, the battery 23 can be attached to and taken out from the battery storage unit 22.

  For example, a communication switching button 24 is disposed on the rear surface of the battery storage unit 22 as an operation button.

  Since the communication switching button 24 is arranged in the battery housing portion 22 in this way, the operation of the communication switching button 24 is impossible when the battery lid 21 is closed, and an erroneous operation of the communication switching button 24 can be prevented.

  The imaging apparatus 1 is capable of wireless communication (WIFI: Wireless Fidelity), and the wireless communication mode includes a mono communication mode in which communication with another device is possible, and other communication modes. There is a multi-communication mode in which communication with a plurality of devices is possible, and any mode can be selected and set.

  The communication switching button 24 is a button for switching the communication mode described above, and the mono communication mode, the multi communication mode, and the communication off mode are switched each time the communication switching button 24 is operated. Thus, since the communication switching button 24 is a button for switching the wireless communication mode, it is a button that is used less frequently.

  Therefore, by providing the communication switching button 24 with a low usage frequency as an operation button that can be used only when the battery lid 21 is opened, an erroneous operation when the communication switching button 24 with a low usage frequency is not used is prevented. be able to.

  Microphones 25, 25 are arranged on the upper end of the large-diameter portion 12 a of the cylindrical portion 12 so as to be separated from each other on the left and right (see FIGS. 3 and 6). The microphones 25 and 25 are parts for inputting external sound. The large-diameter portion 12a of the cylindrical portion 12 is a portion that constitutes the outer casing 8, and is located on the outermost periphery of the imaging device 1. Therefore, by arranging the microphones 25 and 25 on the large-diameter portion 12a, external sound can be obtained. Is difficult to cut off, and the sound quality of the input voice can be improved.

  A shooting button 26 that functions as a shutter is disposed on the left side of the large-diameter portion 12a of the cylindrical portion 12, and the shooting button 26 is positioned above the first rolling prevention unit 10 (see FIGS. 3 and 8). ). The photographing of the subject is performed by operating the photographing button 26.

  In the imaging device 1, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, when the intersecting line between the horizontal plane H including the center M in the vertical direction of the outer casing 8 and the outer peripheral surface of the outer casing 8 is a horizontal line Ha, the shooting button 26 Is positioned in the vicinity of the horizontal line Ha above the horizontal line Ha.

  As will be described later, the first rolling prevention unit 10 is a portion that is gripped at the time of shooting. As described above, the shooting button 26 is positioned above the first rolling prevention unit 10, so The photographing button 26 can be operated by a hand holding the first rolling prevention unit 10 to perform photographing, and the manipulation of the photographing button 26 can be easily performed, and the usability of the imaging apparatus 1 can be improved.

  Further, since the photographing button 26 is provided at a position close to the first rolling prevention portion 10 whose outer shape is reduced in the first rolling prevention portion 10 and the second rolling prevention portion 11, the first rolling prevention portion 10 and the second rolling prevention portion 11 are provided. It is difficult for the movement of the finger to be hindered by the prevention unit 10, and good operability for the photographing button 26 can be ensured.

  Note that the shooting button 26 may be provided with a function of performing auto-focusing by half-pressing and shooting by full-pressing. For example, the imaging device 1 may be used in a state where it is not attached to the display device 3, but the imaging device 1 does not have a portion where an image is displayed, so that a focus operation is difficult. Therefore, if the autofocus is performed by half-pressing the shooting button 26, an operation intuitively easy for the user to provide can be provided.

  In addition, the imaging apparatus 1 is provided with an audio output unit, and by outputting an electronic sound or the like from the audio output unit during the autofocus operation, it is recognized that the user has performed an operation, and the reliability of the operation is improved. Can be planned.

  Further, the photographing button 26 is disposed on the left side of the large diameter portion 12a, so that the photographing button 26 is positioned apart from the microphones 25 and 25 provided at the upper end portion of the large diameter portion 12a. Therefore, it is difficult for the sound when the user operates the photographing button 26 to be input to the microphones 25 and 25, and the deterioration of the sound quality can be suppressed.

  A flash unit 27 is disposed at the upper end of the large-diameter portion 12a of the cylindrical portion 12 (see FIGS. 12 and 13). The flash unit 27 includes a flash 27a that functions as a light emitting portion, a cover portion 27b that covers the flash 27a from above, and arm portions 27c and 27c that support the flash 27a. Is emitted. The cover portion 27b is coupled to the upper surface of the flash 27a, the flash 27a is rotatably supported on one end of the arm portions 27c and 27c, and the other end of the arm portions 27c and 27c is located inside the cylindrical housing portion 9. It is rotatably supported by a provided support portion (not shown).

  In the flash unit 27, the arm portions 27c and 27c are rotated with respect to the flash 27a and the support portion, whereby the flash 27a and the arm portions 27c and 27c are accommodated in the unit accommodating recess 12d and the unit accommodating recess 12d. It is possible to move between the projecting position projecting upward from the position. The flash unit 27 is biased by a biasing spring (not shown) so as to move from the storage position to the protruding position.

  In a state where the flash 27a and the arm portions 27c, 27c are in the storage position, the unit storage recess 12d is closed by the cover portion 27b. At this time, the flash unit 27 is locked by a lock mechanism (not shown) provided in the cylindrical portion 12, and unintentional protrusion of the flash 27a and the arm portions 27c, 27c from the unit receiving recess 12d is restricted. Yes.

  As described above, the flash unit 27 can be accommodated in the unit accommodating recess 12d formed in the large-diameter portion 12a, and the large-diameter portion 12a is provided in front of the subject side from the small-diameter portion 12b. Therefore, the auxiliary light emitted from the flash 27a moved to the protruding position is difficult to reach the large diameter portion 12a, and shielding and reflection of the auxiliary light at the large diameter portion 12a can be prevented.

  A power button 28 for turning on / off the power supply of the imaging apparatus 1 is disposed at the upper end of the small-diameter portion 12b of the cylindrical portion 12 (see FIGS. 3 and 6). The power button 28 is arranged so that the surface does not protrude outward from the outer periphery of the small diameter portion 12b at the front end portion of the small diameter portion 12b. Since the power button 28 does not protrude outward from the outer periphery of the small diameter portion 12b, erroneous operation of the power button 28 is prevented.

  Further, since the power button 28 is disposed in the small diameter portion 12b whose diameter is smaller than that of the large diameter portion 12a, it is difficult to operate by mistake, and an erroneous operation on the power button 28 can be prevented. In particular, the imaging device 1 is a portable device. For example, when being housed and carried in a bag or the like, the large-diameter portion 12a can be used as a part of the bag or other items contained in the bag or the like. Although it is easy to contact, the small-diameter portion 12b is difficult to contact a part of the bag or other items contained in the bag, and the power button 28 is difficult to operate unintentionally. Can be prevented.

  Further, since the power button 28 is disposed at the end portion on the inclined portion 12c side which is the front end portion of the small diameter portion 12b, the index finger 101 or the middle finger 102 of the right hand 100 is directed to the inclined portion 12c as shown in FIG. The power button 28 can be operated by sliding the index finger 101 or the middle finger 102 from the inclined portion 12c to the small diameter portion 12b, and the operability of the power button 28 can be improved.

  A pop-up button 29 for moving the flash unit 27 from the storage position to the protruding position is disposed at a portion near the upper end of the small diameter portion 12b of the cylindrical portion 12 (see FIGS. 3 and 6). The pop-up button 29 is arranged so that the surface does not protrude outward from the outer periphery of the small diameter portion 12b at the front end portion of the small diameter portion 12b. Since the pop-up button 29 does not protrude outward from the outer periphery of the small diameter portion 12b, an erroneous operation of the pop-up button 29 is prevented.

  The pop-up button 29 is arranged in a circumferential direction away from the power button 28 at a position close to the power button 28.

  Since the pop-up button 29 is arranged in the small-diameter portion 12b whose diameter is smaller than that of the large-diameter portion 12a, the pop-up button 29 is not easily operated by mistake, and erroneous operation on the pop-up button 29 can be prevented. In particular, the imaging device 1 is a portable device. For example, when being housed and carried in a bag or the like, the large-diameter portion 12a can be used as a part of the bag or other items contained in the bag or the like. Although it is easy to contact, the small-diameter portion 12b is difficult to contact a part of the bag or other items contained in the bag, and the pop-up button 29 is difficult to operate unintentionally. Can be prevented.

  Further, since the pop-up button 29 is disposed at the end portion on the inclined portion 12c side which is the front end portion of the small diameter portion 12b, for example, the index finger 101 or the middle finger 102 of the right hand 100 is placed on the inclined portion 12c as shown in FIG. The pop-up button 29 can be operated by sliding the index finger 101 or the middle finger 102 from the addressed inclined portion 12c to the small-diameter portion 12b, and the operability of the pop-up button 29 can be improved.

  Further, since the power button 28 and the photographing button 26 are located apart from each other at the upper part and the side part in the circumferential direction of the imaging device 1, an erroneous operation is hardly caused between the power on / off operation and the photographing operation. .

  Similarly, since the pop-up button 29 and the shooting button 26 are spaced apart from each other at the upper part and the side part in the circumferential direction of the imaging device 1, the flash unit 27 is moved between the projecting position and the shooting operation. Misoperations are less likely to occur.

  A tripod hole 30 is formed at the lower end of the large-diameter portion 12a of the cylindrical portion 12 (see FIG. 7). The tripod hole 30 is a hole for connecting the imaging device 1 to a tripod (not shown) at the time of photographing or the like.

  A display unit 31 such as a liquid crystal panel is disposed at the right end of the small-diameter portion 12b of the cylindrical portion 12. The display unit 31 displays the remaining amount of the battery 23 and whether or not a memory card is inserted into the memory card slot. Each of these displays is displayed on the display unit 31 when the mono communication mode or the multi-communication mode is set by operating the communication switching button 24, and is displayed on the display unit 31 when the communication off mode is set. The mono communication mode or the multi communication mode is not displayed.

  By arranging the display unit 31, it is possible to check the remaining amount of the battery 23, whether or not the memory card is inserted into the memory card slot, the communication mode setting state, and the like from the outside of the imaging device 1. The usability of the imaging device 1 can be improved.

  At the upper end of the large-diameter portion 12a of the cylindrical portion 12, a light-emitting display portion 32 that exhibits a display function by emitting light is disposed. The light emitting display portion 32 is disposed at the rear end portion of the large diameter portion 12 a and is located on the rear side of the cover portion 27 b in the flash unit 27. For example, the light emitting display unit 32 emits light in a predetermined color when the imaging device 1 is turned on or when shooting is performed by operating the power button 28.

  Since the light-emitting display unit 32 is disposed in the large-diameter portion 12a that is the outermost periphery of the imaging device 1, the light emitted from the light-emitting display unit 32 is not blocked, and a good display function of the light-emitting display unit 32 is ensured. be able to.

  The imaging device 1 is provided with a wireless communication function. By using wireless communication, for example, display and storage of an image or video captured by the imaging device 1 on the display device 3, execution of the imaging function of the imaging device 1 by operation on the display device 3, and operation on the display device 3 Various operations such as execution of a zoom function of the imaging apparatus 1 can be performed.

  Specifically, for example, an NFC communication unit (NFC tag) 33 that performs NFC (Near Field Communication) communication is mounted inside the cylindrical portion 12 at a position near the upper end of the large-diameter portion 12a. The imaging device 1 performs non-contact communication between the NFC communication unit 33 and an NFC communication unit (not shown) mounted on the display device 3. The NFC communication unit 33 is located on the right side of the flash unit 27 in the vicinity of the flash unit 27.

  When non-contact communication is performed, the display device 3 is positioned close to the NFC communication unit 33 of the imaging device 1 and positioned from above (see FIG. 15). At this time, the user holds the display device 3 with the right hand 100 and positions the display device 3 close to the NFC communication unit 33 so as to face the imaging device 1 from the upper right side.

  Therefore, as described above, the NFC communication unit 33 is positioned on the right side of the flash unit 27 at a position near the upper end of the large-diameter portion 12a, so that non-contact communication can be easily and reliably performed.

  Further, by disposing the NFC communication unit 33 on the upper side inside the cylindrical portion 12, when the imaging device 1 is used with a tripod attached to the tripod hole 30, the display device 3 is brought closer to the NFC communication unit 33. It becomes easy and is advantageous for non-contact communication.

  Further, the imaging device 1 may be used in a state of being placed on a placement surface such as a desk or a table. In such a usage state, the user normally places the display device 3 from above on the imaging device. Approach 1 Therefore, by arranging the NFC communication unit 33 on the upper side inside the cylindrical portion 12, the arrangement is suitable for short-range wireless communication even in such a use state.

  The arrangement position of the NFC communication unit 33 may be other than the upper side inside the cylindrical part 12, but the NFC communication part 33 should not be arranged near the rear surface part 14 of the cylindrical housing part 9. Is desirable. When the NFC communication unit 33 that performs short-range wireless communication is arranged on the rear surface part 14 side, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, when the imaging device 1 is attached to the display device 3 by the adapter 2, the imaging device is used. This is because one NFC communication unit 33 is always in close proximity to the NFC communication unit of the display device 3 and may perform polling constantly.

  For example, a WIFI (Wireless Fidelity) communication unit (not shown) is provided in the imaging device 1 for transmission of a captured image, and wireless communication is performed with the WIFI communication unit mounted on the display device 3.

  The imaging device 1 may be turned on by NFC communication from the display device 3 side, in addition to being turned on by an operation on the power button 28. For example, the imaging apparatus 1 is turned on when NFC communication is established. Further, in the imaging apparatus 1, it is confirmed whether or not the user has performed a power-on operation by displaying the NFC communication function in the vicinity of the power button 28 such as the upper end portion of the cylindrical portion 12. Therefore, the usability of the imaging apparatus 1 can be improved.

[Configuration of interchangeable lens]
Next, the configuration of the interchangeable lens 34 that can be attached to and detached from the imaging device 1 will be described (see FIGS. 3 to 10).

  The interchangeable lens 34 is formed by arranging required parts inside and outside the outer cylinder part 35. The outer cylinder portion 35 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, and has an outer diameter that is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the large diameter portion 12 a in the imaging device 1. The outer cylinder part 35 is provided with a plurality of engaging parts (not shown) and a lock pin protruding rearward at the rear end part, spaced apart in the circumferential direction.

  The interchangeable lens 34 can be attached to and detached from the imaging device 1 by, for example, a bayonet method, and the engaging portions are inserted between the engaging protrusions 15a, 15a, and 15a provided on the mount portion 15 and rotated by a predetermined angle. As a result, the engaging portions are engaged with the engaging protrusions 15 a, 15 a, and 15 a, respectively, and are coupled to the imaging device 1.

  In a state where the interchangeable lens 34 is coupled to the imaging device 1, lock pins are inserted into the lock holes 15 b and 15 b of the mount portion 15, respectively, and the interchangeable lens 34 is locked to the imaging device 1.

  When the lock release button 15c provided on the mount unit 15 of the imaging device 1 is operated, the lock pins are pulled out from the lock holes 15b and 15b, respectively, and the lock of the interchangeable lens 34 with respect to the imaging device 1 is released. Therefore, in a state in which the lock of the interchangeable lens 34 with respect to the imaging device 1 is released, the coupling of the interchangeable lens 34 to the imaging device 1 is released by rotating the interchangeable lens 34 in the direction opposite to that when coupled to the imaging device 1.

  A zoom knob 36 for zooming is disposed at a position extending from the left side to the lower surface of the outer cylinder 35 (see FIGS. 3 and 8). By operating the zoom knob 36, zooming between telephoto and wide-angle is performed.

  The zoom knob 36 is operated, for example, by moving in the vertical direction (circumferential direction). As described above, zooming is performed by moving the zoom knob 36 in a predetermined direction. Therefore, good operability is ensured, and usability of the imaging apparatus 1 can be improved.

  The zoom knob 36 may be configured to be moved and operated in the left-right direction or the diagonal direction.

  In a state where the interchangeable lens 34 is coupled to the imaging device 1, the zoom knob 36 of the interchangeable lens 34 and the photographing button 26 of the imaging device 1 are positioned close to each other in the front-rear direction. Since the zoom knob 36 and the shooting button 26 are positioned close to each other, the user can easily perform a series of shooting operations in which the shooting operation is performed after adjusting the angle of view by the zooming operation, and the usability of the imaging apparatus 1 is improved. Can be achieved.

  In addition, as described above, the shooting button 26 is positioned in the vicinity of the horizontal line Ha above the horizontal line Ha, and the zoom knob 36 is positioned on the same side as the shooting button 26 in the left-right direction, that is, on the left side.

  An inner cylinder portion 37 that is movable in the front-rear direction is supported inside the outer cylinder portion 35 (see FIGS. 3 and 11). In the imaging apparatus 1, the inner cylinder part 37 is drawn forward with respect to the outer cylinder part 35 to be in a photographing state (see FIG. 16), and the inner cylinder part 37 that has been drawn forward is drawn back to the outside. By being housed inside the cylindrical portion 35, the retracted state (see FIG. 3) is obtained.

  An operation ring 38 is rotatably supported at the front end portion of the outer cylinder portion 35. Focusing and zooming (manual zooming) can be performed by rotating the operation ring 38. A plurality of concavo-convex portions are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the operation ring 38 to prevent a finger from slipping during operation, thereby improving operability.

  A photographing lens 39 is attached to the front end portion of the inner cylinder portion 37. A plurality of lens groups including a photographing lens 39 that is arranged in the front-rear direction (optical axis direction) and that is positioned at the foremost side are arranged inside the inner cylinder portion 37, and light captured through the lens group is captured by the image sensor 16. It is photoelectrically converted.

  As described above, since the interchangeable lens 34 having the photographic lens 39 can be attached to and detached from the imaging apparatus 1, the photographic magnification can be changed by attaching the interchangeable lens 34, and the function of the imaging apparatus 1. It is possible to improve the performance.

[Usage of image pickup apparatus]
Next, usage modes of the imaging apparatus 1 will be described (see FIGS. 17 to 19).

  As described above, the adapter 2 attached to the imaging device 1 is attached to the display device 3, and the imaging device 1 is attached to the display device 3 via the adapter 2. As described above, in the state where the imaging device 1 is attached to the display device 3 via the adapter 2, it is possible to perform photographing or the like using the imaging device 1.

  At this time, for example, the photographer holds the display device 3 with the right hand 100 and holds the imaging device 1 with the left hand 200 (see FIG. 17). The imaging device 1 is gripped by the left hand 200 so as to be lifted from the lower side, for example, the palm 200a is directed to the position extending from the lower surface of the cylindrical housing 9 to the left side surface, and the thumb 202 is prevented from the first rolling. The index finger 201 and the middle finger 203 are addressed to the side surface 10c of the part 10 and the position extending from the bottom surface of the cylindrical part 12 to the right side surface.

  In the imaging device 1, since the first rolling prevention unit 10 is provided, the palm 200 a is addressed to the first rolling prevention unit 10, and good gripping properties for the imaging device 1 can be ensured. .

  As described above, since the imaging button 26 is disposed on the upper side of the first rolling prevention unit 10 in the imaging device 1 and the zoom knob 36 and the imaging button 26 are positioned close to each other in the front-rear direction, the imaging device 1 is gripped by the left hand 200, the thumb 202 of the left hand 200 is naturally applied to the zoom knob 36 and the photographing button 26.

  Therefore, when the imaging device 1 is gripped, the finger is naturally addressed to the first rolling prevention portion 10 that protrudes from the cylindrical housing portion 9, and a good gripping property for the imaging device 1 is ensured. Good operability for the zoom knob 36 and the shooting button 26 can be ensured.

  Further, since the photographing button 26 is arranged on the upper side of the first rolling prevention unit 10, the finger assigned to the first rolling prevention unit 10 protruding from the cylindrical housing unit 9 is moved to the left and right to photograph. The button 26 can be easily pressed, and high operability for the photographing button 26 can be secured.

  Further, since the zoom knob 36 is positioned in the vicinity of the photographing button 26, the zoom knob 36 is operated by moving a finger addressed to the first rolling prevention portion 10 protruding from the cylindrical housing portion 9. Therefore, it is possible to ensure high operability with respect to the zoom knob 36.

  Further, the zoom knob 36 is moved and operated in the vertical direction. However, the zoom knob 36 moves in the vertical direction because the finger can be easily moved in the vertical direction in the state where the zoom knob 36 is directed to the first rolling prevention unit 10. Thus, by being configured to be operated, higher operability with respect to the zoom knob 36 can be ensured.

  In the above, an example in which the imaging device 1 is used in a state where it is attached to the display device 3 via the adapter 2 is shown as an example. However, the imaging device 1 may be used in a state where it is not attached to the display device 3. It is possible (see FIG. 18). In this case, the image acquired by the imaging device 1 is displayed on the display panel 7 of the display device 3 by bringing the NFC communication unit mounted on the display device 3 close to the NFC communication unit 33 provided in the imaging device 1. It is possible to shoot an image or video acquired by the imaging device 1 by setting and operating a predetermined operation unit of the display panel 7 (touch panel) while confirming an image displayed on the display panel 7. is there.

  At this time, a desired image may be acquired by holding the imaging device 1 with the hand not holding the display device 3, for example, the left hand 200, or the image may be acquired while the imaging device 1 is stationary. Good. In such a usage state in the stationary state, the first rolling prevention unit 10 and the second rolling prevention unit 11 prevent rolling of the imaging device 1 with respect to a mounting surface such as a desk or a table. A stable placement state is ensured, and the image quality of the acquired image can be improved.

  In addition, in a state where the imaging device 1 is attached to the display device 3 via the adapter 2, it is possible to perform photographing or the like in a stationary state placed on a placement surface 300 such as a desk or table (FIG. 19). reference). In such a usage state in the stationary state, the imaging device 1 and the display device 3 are placed on the placement surface 300 at a position separated in the front-rear direction, and the attached body 5 of the adapter 2 attached to the display device 3. Is placed on the placement surface 300, a stable placement state of the imaging apparatus 1 is ensured, and the image quality of the acquired image can be improved.

  Note that image and video shooting operations in the portable state (gripping state) and stationary state of the imaging device 1 are the same, and the imaging device 1 and the display device 3 are wirelessly communicated and acquired by the imaging device 1. Images and videos are displayed on the display panel 7 of the display device 3. The photographer confirms the screen displayed on the display panel 7, and operates the shooting button 26 of the imaging device 1 or operates a predetermined operation unit of the display panel 7 that is a touch panel. And video shooting.

[One Embodiment of Imaging Device]
The block diagram by one Embodiment of this technique imaging device is shown below (refer FIG. 20).

  The imaging apparatus 1 includes an imaging element 52 that photoelectrically converts light captured through the lens group 51 of the interchangeable lens 34, a camera signal processing unit 53 that performs signal processing such as analog-digital conversion of a captured image signal, and an image signal. And an image processing unit 54 for performing the recording / reproducing process. Further, the imaging apparatus 1 requires an R / W (reader / writer) 55 that writes and reads image signals to and from the memory card 400, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 56 that controls the entire imaging apparatus 1, and a user. Are provided with input operation units 57, 57,... (Zoom knob 36, photographing button 26, etc.) such as various switches and a communication unit 58.

  The camera signal processing unit 53 performs various signal processing such as conversion of the output signal from the image sensor 52 into a digital signal, noise removal, image quality correction, and conversion into a luminance / color difference signal.

  The image processing unit 54 performs compression encoding / decompression decoding processing of an image signal based on a predetermined image data format, conversion processing of data specifications such as resolution, and the like.

  The R / W 55 writes the image data encoded by the image processing unit 54 to the memory card 400 and reads the image data recorded on the memory card 400.

  The CPU 56 functions as a control processing unit that controls each unit provided in the imaging apparatus 1, and controls each unit based on instruction input signals from the input operation units 57, 57,.

  Further, the CPU 56 can transmit and receive various data and control information to and from the display device 3 by wireless communication by the communication unit 58 having the NFC communication unit 33 and the WIFI communication unit. Specifically, when non-contact communication such as NFC communication is performed between the imaging device 1 and the display device 3, the imaging device 1 is turned on, and the display device 3 is an application for operating the imaging device 1. Starts. In addition, setting is made so that WIFI communication can be performed between the imaging device 1 and the display device 3, and various data and control information can be transmitted to and received from the display device 3.

  The input operation units 57, 57,... Output an instruction input signal corresponding to the operation by the user to the CPU 56.

  The memory card 400 is a semiconductor memory that can be attached to and detached from a memory card slot connected to the R / W 55, for example.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the imaging apparatus 1 will be described.

  When a photographing operation is performed in response to an instruction input signal from the input operation units 57, 57,..., The photographed image signal is output from the camera signal processing unit 53 to the image processing unit 54 and subjected to compression coding processing. Is converted into digital data of the data format. The converted data is output to the R / W 55 and written to the memory card 400. The converted data may be transferred to the display device 3 by wireless communication and output to the display panel 7 or may be written in a recording unit of the display device 3.

  When the image data recorded on the memory card 400 is reproduced, predetermined image data is read from the memory card 400 by the R / W 55 in response to an operation on the input operation units 57, 57,. After the decompression decoding process is performed by the processing unit 54, the reproduced image signal is transferred to the display device 3 by wireless communication and output to the display panel 7 to display the reproduced image.

[Summary]
As described above, the imaging apparatus 1 includes the imaging element 16 and the outer casing 8 in which the imaging element 16 is disposed. The outer casing 8 includes a large-diameter portion 12a and a large-diameter portion 12a. A small-diameter portion 12b having a small outer diameter is provided, and a photographing button 26 for photographing a subject is disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the large-diameter portion 12a.

  Accordingly, since the subject is photographed by operating the photographing button 26 arranged in the large diameter portion 12a, good operability with respect to the photographing button 26 is ensured, and the usability of the imaging device 1 is improved. be able to.

  Further, since the large diameter portion 12a is provided closer to the subject side (front side) than the small diameter portion 12b, the diameter of the subject side in the outer casing 8 is increased, and the user can easily grasp the imaging device 1, thereby making the imaging device 1 easier to use. Can be improved.

  Further, when the intersection line between the horizontal plane H including the center M in the vertical direction of the outer casing 8 and the outer peripheral surface of the outer casing 8 is a horizontal line Ha, the photographing button 26 is positioned in the vicinity of the horizontal line Ha above the horizontal line Ha. The zoom knob 36 is located on the same side as the shooting button 26 in the left-right direction.

  Accordingly, in the state where the imaging apparatus 1 is held, the photographing button 26 positioned near the horizontal line H above the horizontal line H is operated to photograph the subject, and the photographing button 26 and the zoom knob 36 are held in the same hand. It is possible to operate with the finger simultaneously or separately, ensuring good operability with respect to the photographing button 26 and the zoom knob 36, and improving the usability of the imaging apparatus 1.

[Others]
In the above, an example in which the interchangeable lens 34 is attachable to and detachable from the imaging device 1 is shown, but for example, both of them may be configured as the imaging device 1A (see FIG. 21). In this case, a portion corresponding to the imaging device 1 is configured as the device main body 40, and the imaging device 1 </ b> A is configured by the device main body 40 and the interchangeable lens 34 that can be attached to and detached from the device main body 40.

  Even in the imaging apparatus 1 </ b> A configured by such an apparatus main body 40 and the interchangeable lens 34, an operation is performed on the shooting button 26 disposed on the large-diameter portion 12 a so that the subject is shot. Good operability for the button 26 is ensured, and usability can be improved.

  In addition, since the interchangeable lens 34 having the photographing lens 39 is detachably attached to the apparatus main body 40 in the imaging apparatus 1A, the photographing magnification can be changed by attaching the interchangeable lens 34, and the imaging apparatus 1A can be changed. Functionality can be improved.

  Further, in the imaging apparatus 1A, since the finger can be easily moved in the vertical direction in the gripped state, the zoom knob 36 is disposed on the interchangeable lens 34, and the zoom knob 36 is moved in the vertical direction and operated. The direction in which the zoom knob 36 is operated matches the direction in which the finger can easily move, and high operability with respect to the zoom knob 36 can be ensured.

  In the imaging apparatus 1A, the apparatus main body 40 and the interchangeable lens 34 may be integrally formed (see FIG. 22). In this case, it is not necessary to provide a portion corresponding to the mount portion 15, and accordingly, downsizing in the optical axis direction can be achieved.

  Further, in the image pickup apparatus 1A in which the interchangeable lens 34 is integrally provided, it is not necessary to attach or detach the interchangeable lens 34, so that the usability can be improved and the photographing magnification is changed by the integral lens 34 provided integrally. And the functionality can be improved.

[Technology]
The present technology may be configured as follows.

(1) an image sensor;
  A communication unit capable of transmitting image data to an external display device;
  An outer casing in which the image sensor is disposed;
  A first release unit that enables release of the mounting state of the interchangeable lens to a mount unit that allows the interchangeable lens having at least one photographing lens to be attached and detached;
  A second release unit that allows the mounting state of the mounted body to be released to the mounting portion that allows the mounted body to be detached; and
  The first release portion and the second release portion are provided on the same side of the outer casing with respect to the optical axis of the imaging element.
  Imaging device.
(2) an image sensor;
  An image data generation unit that generates image data based on the output of the image sensor;
  A first communication unit capable of transmitting image data to an external display device by a first communication method;
  A second communication unit capable of communicating with the external display device using a second communication method different from the first communication method;
  An outer casing in which the image sensor is disposed;
  A mount part capable of attaching and detaching an interchangeable lens having at least one photographic lens,
  Does not have a display unit for displaying the image data
  Imaging device.
(3) an image sensor;
  An image data generation unit that generates image data based on the output of the image sensor;
  A communication unit capable of transmitting image data to an external display device;
  An outer casing in which the image sensor is disposed;
  A mount part capable of detaching an interchangeable lens having at least one photographing lens;
  A power operator disposed in the outer casing;
  A shooting operator arranged in the outer casing;
  A zoom operator disposed in the outer casing,
  Does not have a display unit for displaying the image data
  Imaging device.
(4) The mounting portion is provided on the rear surface side opposite to the light capturing surface side of the image sensor.
  The imaging device according to (1) above.
(5) A mounting portion that allows the mounted body to be attached and detached is provided on the rear surface side opposite to the light capturing surface side of the image sensor.
  The imaging device according to (2) or (3) above.
(6) a first release unit that enables release of the mounting state of the interchangeable lens to a mount unit that allows the interchangeable lens having at least one photographing lens to be attached and detached;
  A second release unit that allows the mounting state of the mounted body to be released to the mounting portion that allows the mounted body to be attached and detached.
  The imaging device according to (2) or (3) above.
(7) The outer casing portion is provided with an inclined portion whose diameter decreases toward the rear surface side that is opposite to the light capturing surface side of the imaging element,
  On the outer peripheral surface of the outer casing, a photographing operator is arranged on the light capturing surface side of the inclined portion.
  The imaging device according to any one of (1) to (6) above.
(8) A small diameter portion is provided on the rear surface side opposite to the light capturing surface side from the inclined portion.
  The imaging device according to (7) above.
(9) The outer casing portion has an arcuate cross-sectional shape on a surface orthogonal to the optical axis of the imaging element.
  The imaging device according to any one of (1) to (8).
(10) The power operation element is disposed at the end of the small diameter portion on the inclined portion side.
  The imaging device according to (8) above.
(11) A flash unit is provided that is moved between a housing position in which the housing is housed and a projecting position in which the housing is projected to the outside.
  A pop-up button for moving the flash unit from the housing position to the protruding position is disposed in the small diameter portion.
  The imaging device according to any one of (1) to (10) above.
(12) The pop-up button is arranged in the small diameter portion
  The imaging device according to (11) above.
(13) The flash unit is provided in a large diameter portion of the outer casing portion.
  The imaging device according to (11) above.
(14) A battery storage unit for storing a battery is provided inside the outer casing unit,
  A lid portion of the battery storage unit is supported on the outer casing,
  Operation buttons are arranged in the battery compartment
  The imaging device according to any one of (1) to (13).
(15) A communication switching button for switching a communication state with an external display device is provided on the rear side of the outer casing.
  The imaging device according to any one of (1) to (14).
(16) A microphone hole is disposed in the large diameter portion of the outer casing.
  The imaging device according to any one of (1) to (15) above.
(17) With respect to the outer casing part, a rolling prevention part protruding outward in a direction orthogonal to the optical axis direction is provided,
  The rolling prevention part is provided on the lower surface side of the outer casing part,
  A shooting operator is provided above the rolling prevention portion.
  The imaging device according to any one of (1) to (16) above.
(18) A light emitting display unit that exhibits a display function by emitting light is disposed on the large diameter portion of the outer casing.
  The imaging device according to any one of (1) to (17).
(19) The mount portion is provided on the light capturing surface side of the image sensor.
  The imaging device according to any one of (1) to (18).
(20) The first release portion is provided to be slidable in a direction along the optical axis of the imaging element.
  The imaging device according to any one of (1) and (6) to (19).
(21) The outer diameter of the mount portion is smaller than the outer diameter of the large diameter portion of the outer casing portion.
  The imaging device according to any one of (1) to (20) above.
(22) The outer diameter of the mount part is larger than the smallest diameter in the inclined part.
  The imaging device according to any one of (7) to (21).
(23) The mounted body is an adapter for enabling attachment to and removal from an external display device.
  The imaging device according to any one of (1) and (4) to (22).
(24) The second release portion is provided to be slidable in a direction along the optical axis of the imaging element.
  The imaging device according to any one of (1) and (4) to (23).
(25) The first release portion and the second release portion are provided on the left side when viewed from the light capturing surface side of the imaging element.
  The imaging device according to any one of (1) and (4) to (24).
(26) A tripod hole is formed on the lower surface of the outer casing.
  The imaging device according to any one of (1) to (25) above.
(27) The tripod hole is formed in the large diameter portion.
  The imaging device according to (26) above.
(28) a first communication unit capable of transmitting the image data to the external display device by a first communication method;
  A second communication unit capable of communicating with the external display device and the second communication method different from the first communication method;
  The imaging device according to any one of (1) and (3) to (27).
(29) The second communication method is a communication method with a communicable distance shorter than that of the first communication method.
  The imaging device according to (28) above.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Imaging device, 2 ... Mounted object, 3 ... Display apparatus, 8 ... Outer casing part, 9 ... Cylindrical housing part, 10 ... Rolling prevention part, 11 ... Rolling prevention part, 12a ... Large diameter part, 12b ... Small diameter portion, 12c ... inclined portion, 15 ... mount portion, 15c ... first release portion, 16 ... imaging element, 18 ... mounting portion, 20 ... second release portion, 21 ... battery lid, 22 ... battery housing portion, 23 ... Battery, 24 ... Operation button (communication switching button), 25 ... Microphone hole, 26 ... Shooting operator, 27 ... Flash unit, 27a ... Flash, 28 ... Power supply operator, 29 ... Pop-up button, 30 ... Tripod hole , 32 ... light-emitting display unit, 34 ... interchangeable lens, 36 ... zoom operator, 39 ... imaging lens, 1A ... imaging apparatus, 40 ... apparatus body, 1B ... imaging apparatus, 52 ... imaging device, 58 ... communication unit

Claims (29)

An image sensor;
A communication unit capable of transmitting image data to an external display device;
An outer casing in which the image sensor is disposed;
A mount portion that allows the interchangeable lens to be attached and detached;
A first release part that enables the lock of the interchangeable lens to the mount part;
An attachment portion that allows the attachment body to be attached and detached;
A second release part that allows the attachment part to be unlocked with respect to the attachment part, and
One and the other space where the first release portion and the second release portion are divided by a virtual plane including the entire optical axis of the interchangeable lens mounted on the mount portion in the outer casing portion. An imaging device disposed on the one space side. An image sensor;
An image data generation unit that generates image data based on the output of the image sensor;
A first communication unit capable of transmitting image data to an external display device by a first communication method;
A second communication unit capable of communicating with the external display device using a second communication method different from the first communication method;
An outer casing in which the image sensor is disposed;
A mount portion that allows the interchangeable lens to be attached and detached;
A communication switching operator for switching a communication state with the external display device,
The communication switching operator is provided on the rear side of the outer casing,
An imaging apparatus having no display unit for displaying the image data. An image sensor;
An image data generation unit that generates image data based on the output of the image sensor;
A communication unit capable of transmitting image data to an external display device;
An outer casing in which the image sensor is disposed;
A mount portion that allows the interchangeable lens to be attached and detached;
A power operator disposed in the outer casing;
A photographing operator disposed in the outer casing,
The outer casing portion is provided with an inclined portion whose diameter increases toward the mount portion side,
A release portion that enables unlocking the mount portion of the interchangeable lens is provided on the mount portion side with respect to the inclined portion,
An imaging apparatus having no display unit for displaying the image data. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the attachment portion is provided on a rear surface side opposite to a light capturing surface side of the imaging element. The imaging apparatus according to claim 2, wherein an attachment portion that allows the attachment object to be attached and detached is provided on a rear surface side opposite to a light capturing surface side of the imaging element. A first release part that enables the lock of the interchangeable lens to the mount part;
The imaging apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising: a second release unit that allows the lock of the mounted body to be released with respect to a mounting unit that allows the mounted body to be attached and detached. The outer casing portion is provided with an inclined portion whose diameter decreases toward the rear surface side opposite to the light capturing surface side of the image sensor,
The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein a photographing operation element is disposed on the outer surface of the outer casing on the light capturing surface side with respect to the inclined portion. The imaging device according to claim 7, wherein a small-diameter portion is provided on a rear surface side opposite to the light capturing surface side from the inclined portion. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the outer casing portion has an arcuate cross-sectional shape on a surface orthogonal to the optical axis of the interchangeable lens mounted on the mount portion. The imaging apparatus according to claim 8 which is arranged at the end of the inclined portion of said small-diameter portion power operator. A flash unit is provided that is moved between a housing position that is housed inside the outer housing and a projecting position that projects outside the outer housing,
The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein a pop-up button for moving the flash unit from the housing position to the protruding position is disposed in the small diameter portion. The imaging device according to claim 11, wherein the pop-up button is disposed in the small diameter portion. The imaging device according to claim 11, wherein the flash unit is provided in a large diameter portion of the outer casing. A battery storage unit for storing a battery is provided inside the outer casing,
A lid portion of the battery storage unit is supported on the outer casing,
The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein an operation button is disposed in the battery storage unit. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a communication switching button for switching a communication state with an external display device is provided on a rear surface side of the outer casing. The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein a microphone hole is disposed in a large diameter portion of the outer casing portion. A rolling prevention portion that protrudes outward in a direction orthogonal to the optical axis direction of the interchangeable lens mounted on the mount portion is provided on the outer casing portion,
The rolling prevention part is provided on the lower surface side of the outer casing part,
The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein a photographing operator is provided above the rolling prevention unit. The imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein a light-emitting display unit that exhibits a display function by emitting light is disposed in a large-diameter portion of the outer casing unit. The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein the mount portion is provided on a light capturing surface side of the imaging element. The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein the first release portion is provided to be slidable in a direction along an optical axis of the interchangeable lens attached to the mount portion. The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein an outer diameter of the mount portion is smaller than an outer diameter of a large-diameter portion of the outer casing portion. The imaging device according to claim 7, wherein an outer diameter of the mount portion is larger than a smallest diameter of the inclined portion. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the mounted body is an adapter for enabling attachment to and detachment from an external display device. The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein the second release portion is provided to be slidable in a direction along an optical axis of the interchangeable lens attached to the mount portion. The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein the first release unit and the second release unit are provided on a left side when viewed from a light capturing surface side of the imaging element. The imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 25, wherein a tripod hole is formed in a lower surface of the outer casing. The imaging device according to claim 26, wherein the tripod hole is formed in a large diameter portion of the outer casing. A first communication unit capable of transmitting the image data to the external display device by a first communication method;
The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, comprising: the external display device; and a second communication unit capable of communicating by a second communication method different from the first communication method. The imaging device according to claim 2 or 28, wherein the second communication method is a communication method having a communicable distance shorter than that of the first communication method.

Images