JP5878063B2 - Imaging apparatus, imaging method, and imaging program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an imaging apparatus, an imaging method, and an imaging program that generate electronic image data by imaging a subject and performing photoelectric conversion.

  In recent years, imaging devices such as digital cameras and digital video cameras have various shooting modes such as a shooting mode in which a natural image can be shot in any shooting scene and a shooting mode in which a more vivid image can be shot. Has a mode. In these shooting modes, various shooting conditions such as contrast, sharpness, and saturation are set so that shooting is performed with natural image quality in various shooting scenes.

  On the other hand, specially designed to create impressive images that exceed conventional images by intentionally adding shading or noise, or adjusting the saturation or contrast beyond the range of conventional images An imaging device equipped with a special effect shooting mode capable of effect processing is known. For example, the image data is separated from the luminance component data and the color component data, and the shading effect is added to the luminance component data by emphasizing more than the optical characteristics of the optical system. There is known a technique capable of generating (see Patent Document 1).

  In addition, a technique is known in which a granular feeling is generated in a captured image by superimposing a predetermined granular pattern on the synchronized image data and correcting the contrast (Patent Document 2). reference).

  There is also an imaging apparatus equipped with a bracket shooting mode that can record a plurality of image data in a single shooting operation while changing various shooting conditions such as white balance, ISO sensitivity, and exposure value during shooting. It is known (see Patent Document 3).

JP 2010-74244 A JP 2010-62836 A JP 2002-142148 A

  By the way, in the conventional imaging apparatus, it is also possible to set a picture bracket shooting mode for obtaining a plurality of images obtained by combining a plurality of special effect processes and performing different special effect processes by one shooting operation. However, when special effect processing is performed on an image, an image far exceeding the user's expectation may be generated and recorded. For this reason, there has been a demand for a technique capable of changing the setting of the picture bracket shooting mode while checking an image on which special effect processing has been performed.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above, and provides an imaging apparatus, an imaging method, and an imaging program capable of changing the setting of a picture bracket shooting mode while checking images subjected to different special effect processing. The purpose is to provide.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, an imaging apparatus according to the present invention is compatible with an imaging unit that generates electronic image data by imaging a subject and performing photoelectric conversion, and the image data. A display unit that displays an image to be processed, and performing special effect processing on the image data to produce a visual effect by combining a plurality of image processing, and processing image data An image processing unit to be generated, an image processing setting unit for setting a plurality of special effect processings performed by the image processing unit, and a plurality of the processed image data generated by the image processing unit after shooting by the imaging device, respectively A display control unit that displays a processed image to be displayed on the display unit, and an input unit that receives an input of an instruction signal for selecting one of the plurality of processed images displayed by the display unit , Characterized in that with respect to the processing image selected in response to the instruction signal inputted by the input section, provided with an image processing control unit for performing predetermined processing.

  The imaging apparatus according to the present invention further includes a recording unit that records the image data and the processed image data in the above-described invention, and the predetermined processing includes processing image data corresponding to the selected processed image. It is a recording process for recording in the recording unit.

  The imaging apparatus according to the present invention may further include a recording unit that records the image data and the processed image data in the above invention, and the predetermined process includes processing image data corresponding to the selected processed image. It is a recording process in which the data amount is reduced from the data amount of the image data and recorded in the recording unit.

  In the imaging device according to the present invention, the predetermined processing is performed on the processed image selected from the special effect processing set in the image processing unit by the image processing setting unit. It is a release process for canceling the special effect process.

  In the image pickup apparatus according to the present invention as set forth in the invention described above, the predetermined process is a combination process for combining the selected processed image with another image.

  In the imaging device according to the present invention, in the above invention, the input unit is provided on the display screen of the display unit, detects an external contact, and inputs a position signal according to the detected position. It is a touch panel to accept.

  In the image pickup apparatus according to the present invention, in the above invention, the image processing combined in the special effect processing is any one or more of blurring processing, shading addition processing, noise superimposition processing, and image composition processing. And

  In addition, an imaging method according to the present invention includes an imaging unit that generates electronic image data by imaging a subject and performing photoelectric conversion, and a display unit that displays an image corresponding to the image data. An imaging method executed by an imaging apparatus, wherein the image processing step performs special effect processing that generates a visual effect by combining a plurality of image processing on the image data, and generates processed image data; An image processing setting step for setting a plurality of the special effect processing performed in the image processing step; and a processing image corresponding to each of the plurality of the processed image data generated in the image processing step after photographing by the imaging device. A display control step to be displayed on the display unit, and an input of an instruction signal for selecting one of the plurality of processed images displayed by the display unit That an input step, to the processing image selected in response to the instruction signal inputted by said input step, characterized in that it comprises a, an image processing control step for performing predetermined processing.

  An imaging program according to the present invention includes an imaging unit that generates electronic image data by imaging a subject and performing photoelectric conversion, and a display unit that displays an image corresponding to the image data. An image processing program to be executed by an image capturing apparatus, wherein the image processing step generates a processed image data by performing a special effect process that generates a visual effect by combining a plurality of image processes on the image data; An image processing setting step for setting a plurality of the special effect processing performed in the image processing step; and a processing image corresponding to each of the plurality of the processed image data generated in the image processing step after photographing by the imaging device. A display control step to be displayed on the display unit, and an instruction signal for selecting one of the plurality of processed images displayed on the display unit An input step of accepting input, to the processing image selected in response to the instruction signal inputted by said input step, characterized in that to execute an image processing control step for performing predetermined processing.

  According to the present invention, after photographing by the imaging device, a display control unit that displays a processed image corresponding to each of a plurality of processed image data generated by the image processing unit on the display unit, and a plurality of processed images displayed by the display unit. Since an input unit that receives an input of an instruction signal for selecting one of them and an image processing control unit that performs a predetermined process on a processed image selected according to the instruction signal input by the input unit There is an effect that the setting of the picture bracket shooting mode can be changed while checking images subjected to different special effect processing.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration of a side facing the user of the imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image processing information table as image processing information recorded by the image processing information recording unit of the imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition on the menu screen displayed by the display unit when the menu switch of the imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention is operated. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating another example of the screen transition on the menu screen displayed by the display unit when the menu switch of the imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention is operated. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of processing performed by the imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an overview of the image processing / rec view display / still image recording processing of FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an outline of the slide REC view selection process of FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a REC view image displayed on the display unit by the display control unit in the slide REC view selection process performed by the imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a display method of REC view display of an image displayed by the display unit according to the first modification of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of a slide rec view selection process executed by the imaging apparatus according to the second modification of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of setting processing executed by the imaging apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of image processing, rec view display, and still image recording processing executed by the imaging apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an overview of image processing, rec view display, and still image recording processing executed by the imaging apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an overview of image processing, rec view display, and still image recording processing executed by the imaging apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a combined image generated by the image processing unit of the imaging apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention combining each image according to a position signal input from the touch panel. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a composite image generated by the image processing unit of the imaging apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the present invention (hereinafter referred to as “embodiments”) will be described with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below. Further, in the description of the drawings, the same portions will be described with the same reference numerals.

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FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration of a side (back side) facing the user of the imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. An imaging apparatus 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 includes a main body unit 2 and a lens unit 3 that is detachable from the main body unit 2.

  The main body 2 includes a shutter 10, a shutter driving unit 11, an image sensor 12, an image sensor driving unit 13, a signal processing unit 14, an A / D conversion unit 15, an image processing unit 16, and an AE processing unit. 17, AF processing unit 18, image compression / decompression unit 19, input unit 20, display unit 21, display drive unit 22, recording medium 23, memory I / F 24, SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) ) 25, a flash memory 26, a main body communication unit 27, a bus 28, and a control unit 29.

  The shutter 10 sets the state of the image sensor 12 to an exposure state or a light shielding state. The shutter drive unit 11 is configured using a stepping motor or the like, and drives the shutter 10 in accordance with an instruction signal input from the control unit 29.

  The imaging device 12 is configured using a CCD (Charge Coupled Device), a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor), or the like that receives the light collected by the lens unit 3 and converts it into an electrical signal. The image sensor driving unit 13 outputs image data (analog signal) from the image sensor 12 to the signal processing unit 14 at a predetermined timing. In this sense, the image sensor driving unit 13 functions as an electronic shutter.

  The signal processing unit 14 performs analog processing on the analog signal input from the image sensor 12 and outputs the analog signal to the A / D conversion unit 15. Specifically, the signal processing unit 14 performs noise reduction processing, gain increase processing, and the like on the analog signal. For example, the signal processing unit 14 performs waveform shaping on the analog signal after reducing reset noise and the like, and further increases the gain so that the target brightness is obtained.

  The A / D conversion unit 15 generates digital image data by performing A / D conversion on the analog signal input from the signal processing unit 14, and outputs the digital image data to the SDRAM 25 via the bus 28.

  The image processing unit 16 acquires image data from the SDRAM 25 via the bus 28, performs various image processing on the acquired image data (RAW data), and generates processed image data. This processed image data is output to the SDRAM 25 via the bus 28. The image processing unit 16 includes a basic image processing unit 161 and a special effect image processing unit 162.

  The basic image processing unit 161 performs at least optical black subtraction processing, white balance adjustment processing, and image data synchronization processing, color matrix calculation processing, γ correction processing, when the image sensor has a Bayer array, Basic image processing including color reproduction processing and edge enhancement processing is performed. In addition, the basic image processing unit 161 performs finish effect processing for reproducing a natural image based on preset image processing parameters to generate finish effect image data. Here, the parameters of each image processing are values of contrast, sharpness, saturation, white balance, and gradation.

  The special effect image processing unit 162 performs a special effect process that generates a visual effect by combining a plurality of image processes on the image data to generate processed image data (hereinafter referred to as “processed image”). As a combination of the special effect processing, for example, a combination including any one of tone curve processing, blurring processing, shading addition processing, image synthesis processing, noise superimposition processing, saturation adjustment processing, and image synthesis processing.

  The AE processing unit 17 acquires image data recorded in the SDRAM 25 via the bus 28, and sets an exposure condition for performing still image shooting or moving image shooting based on the acquired image data. Specifically, the AE processing unit 17 calculates the brightness from the image data, and determines the aperture value (F value) setting value, shutter speed, and the like based on the calculated brightness, thereby automatically detecting the image capturing apparatus 1. Perform exposure.

  The AF processing unit 18 acquires image data recorded in the SDRAM 25 via the bus 28, and adjusts the automatic focus of the imaging device 1 based on the acquired image data. For example, the AF processing unit 18 extracts a high-frequency component signal from the image data, performs AF (Auto Focus) calculation processing on the high-frequency component signal, and determines the focus evaluation of the imaging device 1 to perform imaging. The automatic focus of the apparatus 1 is adjusted.

  The image compression / decompression unit 19 acquires image data from the SDRAM 25 via the bus 28, compresses the acquired image data according to a predetermined format, and outputs the compressed image data to the SDRAM 25. Here, the predetermined format includes a JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) system, a Motion JPEG system, and an MP4 (H.264) system. The image compression / decompression unit 19 acquires image data (compressed image data) recorded on the recording medium 23 via the bus 28 and the memory I / F 24, expands (decompresses) the acquired image data, and stores it in the SDRAM 25. Output.

  The input unit 20 is set in the power supply switch 201 that switches the power supply state of the imaging device 1 to an on state or an off state, a release switch 202 that receives an input of a still image release signal that gives a still image shooting instruction, and the imaging device 1. The recording mode switch 203 for switching various shooting modes, the operation switch 204 for switching various settings of the imaging apparatus 1, the menu switch 205 for displaying the various settings of the imaging apparatus 1 on the display unit 21, and the recording medium 23. A playback switch 206 that displays an image corresponding to the image data on the display unit 21, a moving image switch 207 that receives an input of a moving image release signal that gives an instruction to shoot a moving image, and a display screen of the display unit 21 that is superimposed. Touch panel 208.

  The release switch 202 can be moved forward and backward by an external pressure, and accepts an input of a first release signal instructing a shooting preparation operation when half-pressed, while a second release instructing still image shooting when fully pressed. Accepts signal input.

  The operation switch 204 includes up / down / left / right direction switches 204a to 204d for selecting and setting on a menu screen and the like, and a determination switch 204e (OK switch) for determining operations by the direction switches 204a to 204d on the menu screen or the like ( (See FIG. 1). The operation switch 204 may be configured using a dial switch or the like.

  The touch panel 208 detects a touch of an object from the outside, and outputs a position signal (a signal indicating a coordinate position) corresponding to the detected touch position to the control unit 29. The touch panel 208 detects a position (coordinate position) touched based on information displayed on the display unit 21 by the user, for example, an icon image or a thumbnail image, and is performed by the imaging apparatus 1 according to the detected touch position. An input of an instruction signal for instructing an operation or an instruction signal for instructing selection of an image may be received. In general, the touch panel 208 includes a resistance film method, a capacitance method, an optical method, and the like. In the first embodiment, any type of touch panel is applicable.

  The display part 21 is comprised using the display panel which consists of a liquid crystal or organic EL (Electro Luminescence). The display driving unit 22 acquires image data recorded in the SDRAM 25 or image data recorded in the recording medium 23 via the bus 28 and causes the display unit 21 to display an image corresponding to the acquired image data. Here, for image display, a rec view display for displaying image data immediately after shooting or a processed image for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), a playback display for playing back image data recorded on the recording medium 23, and an image sensor. The live view display etc. which display the live view image corresponding to the image data which 12 produces | generates continuously sequentially in time series are included. The display unit 21 appropriately displays operation information of the imaging device 1 and information related to shooting.

  The recording medium 23 is configured using a memory card or the like mounted from the outside of the imaging device 1. The recording medium 23 is detachably attached to the imaging device 1 via the memory I / F 24. Image data processed by the image processing unit 16 and the image compression / decompression unit 19 by a read / write device (not shown) corresponding to the type is written on the recording medium 23, or image data recorded on the recording medium 23 by the read / write device Is read out. The recording medium 23 may output the imaging program and various types of information to the flash memory 26 via the memory I / F 24 and the bus 28 under the control of the control unit 29.

  The SDRAM 25 is configured using a volatile memory. The SDRAM 25 temporarily records image data input from the A / D converter 15 via the bus 28, processed image data input from the image processor 16, and information being processed by the imaging apparatus 1. For example, the SDRAM 25 temporarily records image data that the imaging device 12 sequentially outputs for each frame via the signal processing unit 14, the A / D conversion unit 15, and the bus 28.

  The flash memory 26 is configured using a nonvolatile memory. The flash memory 26 includes a program recording unit 261, a special effect processing information recording unit 262, and an image processing information recording unit 263. The program recording unit 261 records various programs for operating the imaging apparatus 1, imaging programs, various data used during execution of the programs, various parameters necessary for image processing operations by the image processing unit 16, and the like. The special effect processing information recording unit 262 records image processing combination information in each special effect processing performed by the special effect image processing unit 162. The image processing information recording unit 263 records image processing information in which processing time is associated with image processing that can be executed by the image processing unit 16. Further, the flash memory 26 records a manufacturing number for specifying the imaging device 1.

  Here, the image processing information recorded by the image processing information recording unit 263 will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image processing information table as image processing information recorded by the image processing information recording unit 263.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the image processing information table T1, the processing time required for each image processing corresponds to the finish effect processing and special effect processing that can be executed by the image processing unit 16 on the image data. It is attached and described. For example, when the finishing effect process set in the image processing unit 16 is “Natural”, “normal” is described as the processing time. Here, “normal” refers to a processing time during which the basic image processing unit 161 can perform image processing without delay on image data continuously generated by the image sensor 12 at a predetermined frame rate (for example, 60 fps). . On the other hand, when the special effect process set in the image processing unit 16 is “Fantastic focus”, “normally double” is described as the processing time.

  Thus, in the image processing information table T1, the processing time is described in association with each finish effect process and special effect process performed by the image processing unit 16.

  Here, each of the above-described finish effect processing and special effect processing will be described. In the first embodiment, the basic image processing unit 161 has a function of performing four finish effect processes. The processing items of the finish effect processing are Natural, Vivid, Flat, and Monotone. The special effect image processing unit 162 has a function of performing five special effect processes. Special effect processing items include functions for performing pop art, fantastic focus, toy photo, diorama, and rough monochrome.

First, processing details of the finish effect processing will be described.
The finish effect process corresponding to the process item Natural is a process for finishing a captured image in a natural hue.
The finish effect process corresponding to the process item Vivid is a process of finishing a captured image with vivid colors.
The finish effect process corresponding to the process item Flat is a process for emphasizing the material composition of the subject to be photographed.
The finish effect process corresponding to the process item Monotone is a process for finishing a captured image in monochrome.

Next, the processing content of the special effect processing will be described.
The finish effect process corresponding to the process item pop art is a process that emphasizes the color colorfully and expresses it in a bright and pleasant atmosphere. Examples of combinations of pop art image processing include saturation enhancement processing and contrast enhancement processing.
The finishing effect processing corresponding to the processing item fantastic focus is a processing that expresses a feeling of air in a soft tone, and expresses beautifully and fantasyly as if surrounded by happy light while leaving the detail of the subject. As a combination of the image processing of the fantastic focus, for example, tone curve processing, blurring processing, image synthesis processing, and the like.
The finish effect process corresponding to the processing item Toy Photo is a process of expressing a feeling of old days and a feeling of memory by applying a shading effect to the periphery of the image. Examples of combinations of toy photo image processing include low-pass filter processing, white balance processing, contrast processing, shading processing, hue / saturation processing, and the like.
The finish effect process corresponding to the processing item diorama is a process of expressing the toy-likeness or the fancyness-likeness by applying an extreme blur effect to the periphery of the screen. Examples of combinations of diorama image processing include hue / saturation processing, contrast processing, blurring processing, and composition processing (for details of toy photo and shading, see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-74244). .
The finishing effect processing corresponding to the processing item rough monochrome is processing for expressing roughness by adding extreme contrast and granular noise of the film. Examples of combinations of rough monochrome image processing include edge enhancement processing, level correction optimization processing, noise pattern superimposition processing, and contrast processing (for details of rough monochrome, see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-62836). reference).

  Returning to FIG. 2, the description will be continued. The main body communication unit 27 is a communication interface for performing communication with the lens unit 3 attached to the main body unit 2.

  The bus 28 is configured using a transmission path or the like that connects each component of the imaging device 1. The bus 28 transfers various data generated inside the imaging apparatus 1 to each component of the imaging apparatus 1.

  The control unit 29 is configured using a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or the like. The control unit 29 controls the operation of the imaging device 1 by transferring instructions and data corresponding to each unit constituting the imaging device 1 according to an instruction signal or a release signal from the input unit 20 via the bus 28. Control. When the second release signal is input, the control unit 29 performs control to start the shooting operation in the imaging device 1. Here, the imaging operation in the imaging apparatus 1 refers to the signal processing unit 14, the A / D conversion unit 15, and the image processing for the image data output from the imaging device 12 by driving the shutter driving unit 11 and the imaging device driving unit 13. An operation in which the unit 16 performs a predetermined process. The image data thus processed is compressed by the image compression / expansion unit 19 under the control of the image processing control unit 292, and is recorded on the recording medium 23 via the bus 28 and the memory I / F 24.

  A detailed configuration of the control unit 29 will be described. The control unit 29 includes an image processing setting unit 291, an image processing control unit 292, and a display control unit 293.

  The image processing setting unit 291 sets the content of image processing to be executed by the image processing unit 16 in accordance with an instruction signal from the input unit 20 input via the bus 28. Specifically, the image processing setting unit 291 sets, in the image processing unit 16, a plurality of special effect processes and finish effect processes having different processing contents in response to an instruction signal from the input unit 20.

  The image processing control unit 292 performs a predetermined process on the processed image selected according to the instruction signal input by the input unit 20 when the display unit 21 displays a plurality of processed images. Specifically, the image processing control unit 292 performs a recording process of recording a processed image selected according to the instruction signal input from the input unit 20 as a still image on the recording medium 23. Further, the image processing control unit 292 displays an image processing setting unit 291 when an instruction signal for selecting a processing image is not input via the input unit 20 within a predetermined time when the display unit 21 displays a processing image. Cancels the processing item of the current processing image from the contents set in the image processing unit 16.

  The display control unit 293 controls the display mode of the display unit 21. Specifically, the display control unit 293 drives the display driving unit 22 and causes the display unit 21 to display a live view image corresponding to the processed image data generated by the image processing control unit 292 in the image processing unit 16. The display control unit 293 also displays one or more special effect images or live view images corresponding to at least a part of the plurality of special effect image data generated by the image processing control unit 292 in the image processing unit 16 on the display unit 21. Display. For example, the display control unit 293 includes a plurality of special effect image data generated by the special effect image processing unit 162 performing a plurality of special effect processes having different processing contents on one image data. The special effect image is superimposed on the live view image that the display unit 21 continuously displays in time series and is displayed on the display unit 21. Further, the display control unit 293 causes the display unit 21 to sequentially display a plurality of processed images generated by the image processing unit 16 immediately after the imaging device 1 has taken the image.

  The main body 2 having the above configuration is bidirectional with an external processing device (not shown) such as a personal computer via a voice input / output function, a flash function, a removable electronic viewfinder (EVF), and the Internet. A communication unit or the like capable of communicating may be provided.

  The lens unit 3 includes an optical system 31, a lens driving unit 32, a diaphragm 33, a diaphragm driving unit 34, a lens operation unit 35, a lens flash memory 36, a lens communication unit 37, a lens control unit 38, Is provided.

  The optical system 31 is configured using one or a plurality of lenses. The optical system 31 collects light from a predetermined visual field region. The optical system 31 has an optical zoom function for changing the angle of view and a focus function for changing the focus. The lens driving unit 32 is configured using a DC motor, a stepping motor, or the like, and changes the focus position, the angle of view, and the like of the optical system 31 by moving the lens of the optical system 31 on the optical axis L.

  The diaphragm 33 adjusts the exposure by limiting the amount of incident light collected by the optical system 31. The aperture drive unit 34 is configured using a stepping motor or the like, and drives the aperture 33.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the lens operation unit 35 is a ring provided around the lens barrel of the lens unit 3, and receives an operation signal for starting an optical zoom operation in the lens unit 3 or in the lens unit 3. An instruction signal for instructing adjustment of the focus position is received. The lens operation unit 35 may be a push switch or the like.

  The lens flash memory 36 records a control program for determining the position and movement of the optical system 31, the lens characteristics of the optical system 31, and various parameters.

  The lens communication unit 37 is a communication interface for communicating with the main body communication unit 27 of the main body unit 2 when the lens unit 3 is attached to the main body unit 2.

  The lens control unit 38 is configured using a CPU or the like. The lens control unit 38 controls the operation of the lens unit 3 in accordance with an operation signal from the lens operation unit 35 or an instruction signal from the main body unit 2. Specifically, the lens control unit 38 drives the lens driving unit 32 in accordance with an operation signal from the lens operation unit 35 to focus the lens unit 3 and change the zoom, and also drives the aperture driving unit 34. To change the aperture value. When the lens unit 3 is attached to the main body unit 2, the lens control unit 38 transmits the focus position information of the lens unit 3, the focal length, unique information for identifying the lens unit 3, and the like to the main body unit 2. It may be.

  The imaging apparatus 1 having the above configuration has a picture shooting mode and a picture bracket shooting mode. Here, the picture shooting mode is one of finish effect processing and special effect processing, and the image processing unit 16 executes processing corresponding to the selected processing item to generate a live view image or a still image. It is a mode to make it. In the picture bracket shooting mode, a desired combination is selected from the finish effect processing and special effect processing and executed by the image processing unit 16 to generate a plurality of images having different processing by one shooting operation. In this mode, recording is performed on the recording medium 23. Hereinafter, respective setting methods of the picture shooting mode (hereinafter referred to as “picture mode”) and the picture bracket shooting mode (hereinafter referred to as “picture bracket mode”) executed by the imaging apparatus 1 will be described.

  First, when the user operates the power switch 201 and the display unit 21 displays a live view image as the imaging apparatus 1 is activated, when the user operates the menu switch 205, the display control unit 293 displays a menu operation screen on the display unit 21.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the screen transition on the menu screen displayed by the display unit 21 when the menu switch 205 is operated, and is a screen transition when the picture mode is set.

  As illustrated in FIG. 4, when the menu switch 205 is operated, the display control unit 293 causes the display unit 21 to display a menu screen W <b> 1 (FIG. 4A) indicating the setting content of the imaging device 1. On the menu screen W1, a recording format icon A1, a picture mode icon A2, a picture bracket mode icon A3, and the like are displayed. When the menu screen W1 is displayed, the recording format icon A1 is selected by default and is highlighted (change in color) (FIG. 4A). In FIG. 4, the highlight display is represented by diagonal lines.

  The recording format icon A1 is an icon that accepts an input of an instruction signal that causes the display unit 21 to display a recording format menu screen for setting a recording format for each of a still image and a moving image. The picture mode icon A2 is an icon that accepts an input of an instruction signal that causes the display unit 21 to display a picture mode selection screen. The picture bracket mode icon A3 is an icon that receives an input of an instruction signal for causing the display unit 21 to display a picture bracket mode setting screen.

  When the picture mode icon A2 is selected when the user operates the upper switch 204a or the lower button 204b of the operation switch 204 while the display unit 21 displays the menu screen W1, the display control unit 293 The picture mode icon A2 is highlighted on the display unit 21 (FIG. 4B). Note that the display control unit 293 may change the font and size of the icons A1 to A3 selected by the user and display them on the display unit 21.

  When the picture mode icon A2 is selected by the user operating the enter button 204e of the operation switch 204 while the display unit 21 is displaying the menu screen W1 (FIG. 4B), the display control unit In step 293, the picture mode setting screen W2 is displayed on the display unit 21 (FIG. 4C). On the picture mode setting screen W2, a finish icon A21 and a special effect icon A22 are displayed. When the user operates the left switch 204c of the operation switch 204 while the display unit 21 displays the picture mode setting screen W2, the display control unit 293 causes the display unit 21 to display the menu screen W1 (FIG. 4 ( b)) is displayed.

  The finish icon A21 is an icon that accepts an input of an instruction signal for causing the display unit 21 to display a finish mode selection screen. The special effect icon A22 is an icon that accepts an input of an instruction signal for causing the display unit 21 to display a special effect (Art Filter (registered trademark)) shooting mode selection screen.

  When the finish icon A21 is confirmed by the user while the display unit 21 is displaying the picture mode setting screen W2, the display control unit 293 displays the finish mode selection screen W3 on the display unit 21 (FIG. 4 ( d)). On the finish mode selection screen W3, a Natural icon A31, a Vivid icon A32, a Flat icon A33, and a Monotone icon A34 are displayed as icons corresponding to selectable finish effect process items. Each of the icons A31 to A34 is an icon that receives an input of an instruction signal that instructs setting of a process corresponding to a finish effect process performed by the basic image processing unit 161. FIG. 4D shows a state in which the Vivid icon A32 is selected and highlighted.

  When the determination button 204e of the operation switch 204 is operated by the user while the display unit 21 displays the finish mode selection screen W3, the image processing setting unit 291 displays the display mode 21 on the finish mode selection screen W3. The finish effect process (Vivid in the case of FIG. 4D) corresponding to the icon displayed in light is set as a process to be performed in the picture mode.

  When the display unit 21 displays the picture mode setting screen W2 and the user confirms that the user has selected the special effect icon A22 by operating the operation switch 204, the display control unit 293 displays the special effect image. A special effect setting screen W4 for setting the contents of the special effect processing performed by the processing unit 162 is displayed on the display unit 21 (FIG. 4E). On the special effect setting screen W4, pop art icons A41, fantastic focus icons A42, diorama icons A43, toy photo icons A44, and rough monochrome icons A45 are displayed as icons corresponding to selectable special effect processing items. Each of the icons A41 to A45 is an icon that receives an input of an instruction signal that instructs setting of special effect processing performed by the special effect image processing unit 162. FIG. 4E shows a state in which the fantastic focus icon A42 is selected and highlighted.

  When the display button 21e of the operation switch 204 is operated by the user while the display unit 21 is displaying the special effect setting screen W4, the image processing setting unit 291 displays that the display unit 21 is high on the special effect setting screen W4. Special effect processing corresponding to the icon displayed in light (in the case of FIG. 4E, fantastic focus) is set as processing performed in the picture mode. Information regarding the set special effect processing is recorded in the SDRAM 25.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing another example of the screen transition on the menu screen displayed by the display unit 21 when the menu switch 205 is operated, and is a screen transition when the picture bracket mode is set.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, when the display unit 21 displays the menu screen W1, when the user selects the picture bracket mode icon A3, the picture bracket mode icon A3 is highlighted.

  When the user operates the determination switch 204e of the operation switch 204 while the display unit 21 displays the menu screen W1, the display control unit 293 displays the picture bracket mode setting screen W5 on the display unit 21 (FIG. 5 (b)). An ON icon A51 and an OFF icon A52 are displayed on the picture bracket mode setting screen W5.

  The ON icon A51 is an icon that accepts an input of an instruction signal for setting the picture bracket mode in the imaging apparatus 1 and turns on the picture bracket mode setting flag. The OFF icon A52 is an icon that accepts an input of an instruction signal that does not set the picture bracket mode in the imaging apparatus 1, and sets the picture bracket mode setting flag to an off state. FIG. 5B shows a state in which the ON icon A51 is selected and highlighted.

  When the display unit 21 displays the picture bracket mode setting screen W5 and the user selects and confirms the ON icon A51 by operating the operation switch 204, the display control unit 293 selects the picture bracket mode selection. The screen W6 is displayed on the display unit 21 (FIG. 5C). On the picture bracket mode selection screen W6, icons A31 to A34 corresponding to the processing items of processing that can be executed by the image processing unit 16 with the picture bracket are displayed.

  While the display unit 21 is displaying the picture bracket mode selection screen W6, the user selects a predetermined icon from the picture bracket mode selection screen W6 by operating the enter button 204e or the down button 204b of the operation switch 204. Then, set the processing items to be performed in the picture bracket mode. At this time, the display control unit 293 actively displays the icon selected by the user on the display unit 21 in accordance with the operation signal input from the operation switch 204. FIG. 5C shows a state in which the process corresponding to the Natural icon A31 is already set as the process to be performed in the picture bracket mode, and the Flat icon A33 is selected and is actively displayed. In FIG. 5, the active display is expressed by thickening the icon frame.

  When the user operates the lower switch 204b of the operation switch 204 while the display unit 21 is displaying the picture bracket mode selection screen W6 and the currently displayed icon is the monotone icon A34, the display control unit 293 is operated. Scrolls the picture bracket mode selection screen W6 to display the picture bracket mode selection screen W7 on the display unit 21 (FIG. 5D). The picture bracket mode selection screen W7 displays icons A41 to A45 corresponding to a plurality of special effect processing items that can be executed by the special effect image processing unit 162 in the picture bracket mode. Specifically, a pop art icon A41, a fantasy focus icon A42, a diorama icon A43, a toy photo icon A44, and a rough monochrome icon A45 are displayed.

  Subsequently, the user operates the left button 204c of the operation switch 204 or the release switch 202 to end the picture bracket mode setting.

  A process of the imaging apparatus 1 in which the picture mode and the picture bracket mode are set through the above steps will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of processing performed by the imaging apparatus 1.

  As shown in FIG. 6, first, when the power switch 201 is operated by the user and the power of the imaging apparatus 1 is turned on, the control unit 29 initializes the imaging apparatus 1 (step S101). Specifically, the control unit 29 performs initialization to turn off a recording flag indicating that a moving image is being recorded. The recording flag is a flag that is turned on during moving image shooting and is turned off when the moving image is not being shot.

  Subsequently, when the playback switch 206 is not operated (step S102: No) and the menu switch 205 is operated (step S103: Yes), the imaging apparatus 1 displays the menu screen W1 described above (see FIG. 4). Is displayed, setting processing for setting various conditions of the imaging apparatus 1 in accordance with the user's selection operation is executed (step S104), and the process proceeds to step S105.

  On the other hand, when the playback switch 206 is not operated (step S102: No) and the menu switch 205 is not operated (step S103: No), the imaging apparatus 1 proceeds to step S105.

  Subsequently, the control unit 29 determines whether or not the moving image switch 207 has been operated (step S105). When the control unit 29 determines that the moving image switch 207 has been operated (step S105: Yes), the imaging device 1 proceeds to step S121 described later. On the other hand, when the control unit 29 determines that the moving image switch 207 is not operated (step S105: No), the imaging device 1 proceeds to step S106 described later.

  In step S106, when the imaging apparatus 1 is not recording a moving image (step S106: No), when the first release signal is input from the release switch 202 (step S107: Yes), the imaging apparatus 1 performs step S115 described later. Migrate to On the other hand, when the first release signal is not input via the release switch 202 (step S107: No), the imaging apparatus 1 proceeds to step S108 described later.

  A case where the second release signal is not input via the release switch 202 in step S108 (step S108: No) will be described. In this case, the control unit 29 causes the AE processing unit 17 to execute AE processing for adjusting exposure (step S109).

  Subsequently, the control unit 29 drives the image sensor driving unit 13 to perform photographing with the electronic shutter (step S110).

  Thereafter, the imaging apparatus 1 performs live view image display processing for displaying on the display unit 21 a live view image corresponding to image data generated by the imaging element 12 by photographing with the electronic shutter (step S111). Specifically, when the picture mode is set by the image processing setting unit 291, the imaging apparatus 1 performs image processing corresponding to the processing item set in the picture mode on the captured image data. And the live view image corresponding to the finished effect image data is displayed on the display unit 21. In addition, when the picture bracket mode is set by the image processing setting unit 291, the imaging apparatus 1 performs image processing corresponding to the processing items set in the picture bracket mode on the captured image data. The live view image corresponding to the image data subjected to the processing item set in the picture mode is combined with a plurality of processing items set in the picture bracket mode and displayed. This is displayed on the unit 21.

  Subsequently, the control unit 29 determines whether or not the power of the imaging device 1 is turned off by operating the power switch 201 (step S112). When the control unit 29 determines that the power of the imaging device 1 is turned off (step S112: Yes), the imaging device 1 ends this process. On the other hand, when the control unit 29 determines that the power of the imaging device 1 is not turned off (step S112: No), the imaging device 1 returns to step S102.

  A case where a second release signal is input from the release switch 202 in step S108 (step S108: Yes) will be described. In this case, the control unit 29 performs shooting using the mechanical shutter by driving the shutter driving unit 11 and the image sensor driving unit 13 (step S113).

  Subsequently, the imaging apparatus 1 performs image processing that has been set on the captured image data and performs REC view display for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), and then compresses the image data in the JEPG format. The image processing, recording view display, and still image recording processing for recording the compressed image data on the recording medium 23 are executed (step S114). The details of the image processing / rec view display / still image recording processing will be described later. After step S114, the imaging device 1 proceeds to step S112.

  A case where the first release signal is input from the release switch 202 in step S107 (step S107: Yes) will be described. In this case, the control unit 29 causes the AE processing unit 17 to execute AE processing for adjusting exposure and the AF processing unit 18 to execute AF processing for adjusting the focus (step S115). Thereafter, the imaging device 1 proceeds to step S112.

  A case where the imaging apparatus 1 is recording a moving image in step S106 (step S106: Yes) will be described. In this case, the control unit 29 causes the AE processing unit 17 to execute AE processing for adjusting exposure (step S116).

  Subsequently, the control unit 29 drives the image sensor driving unit 13 to execute photographing with the electronic shutter (step S117).

  Thereafter, the image processing control unit 292 causes the image processing unit 16 to execute processing corresponding to the processing item set in the picture mode on the image data (step S118). For example, when the finishing process item Vivid is set in the picture mode, the image processing control unit 292 causes the basic image processing unit 161 to execute a finishing process corresponding to Vivid for the image data. The image processing control unit 292 causes the special effect image processing unit 162 to execute special effect processing corresponding to the fantastic focus on the image data when the processing item fantastic focus is set in the picture mode.

  Subsequently, the display control unit 293 causes the display unit 21 to display a live view image corresponding to the image data subjected to the image processing by the image processing unit 16 (step S119).

  Thereafter, the control unit 29 causes the image compression / expansion unit 19 to compress the image data, and records the compressed image data as a moving image in the moving image file created on the recording medium 23 (step S120). Thereafter, the imaging device 1 proceeds to step S112.

  A case where the moving image switch 207 is operated in step S105 (step S105: Yes) will be described. In this case, the control unit 29 inverts the recording flag indicating that the moving image is being recorded in the ON state (step S121).

  Subsequently, the control unit 29 determines whether or not the recording flag recorded in the SDRAM 25 is on (step S122). When the control unit 29 determines that the recording flag is on (step S122: Yes), the control unit 29 records a moving image file for recording the image data on the recording medium 23 in time series. (Step S123), and the imaging apparatus 1 proceeds to step S106. On the other hand, when the control unit 29 determines that the recording flag is not on (step S123: No), the imaging device 1 proceeds to step S106.

  A case where the reproduction switch 206 is operated in step S102 (step S102: Yes) will be described. In this case, the display control unit 293 acquires image data from the recording medium 23 via the bus 28 and the memory I / F 24, and reproduces the acquired image data by the image compression / expansion unit 19 for display on the display unit 21. Display processing is performed (step S124). Thereafter, the imaging device 1 proceeds to step S112.

  Next, the image processing / rec view display / still image recording processing in step S114 of FIG. 6 will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an overview of the image processing / rec view display / still image recording processing described in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the image processing unit 16 performs image processing on the image data according to the processing item set in the picture mode (step S201). Specifically, the image processing unit 16 acquires image data (RAW data) from the SDRAM 25 via the bus 28, and sets the processing items set by the image processing setting unit 291 in the picture mode for the acquired image data. A corresponding process is performed and output to the SDRAM 25.

  Subsequently, the display control unit 293 causes the display unit 21 to display an image corresponding to the image data on which the image processing unit 16 has performed processing according to the processing item set in the picture mode (step S202).

  Thereafter, the control unit 29 determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed since the display unit 21 displayed the REC view of the image (step S203). When the control unit 29 determines that a predetermined time has elapsed since the display unit 21 performed the rec view display of the image (step S203: Yes), the imaging device 1 proceeds to step S204. On the other hand, when the control unit 29 determines that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the display unit 21 performed the rec view display of the image (step S203: No), the imaging device 1 continues this determination.

  In step S204, the control unit 29 causes the image compression / expansion unit 19 to compress the image data subjected to the image processing by the image processing unit 16 in the JEPG format, and records the compressed image data on the recording medium 23 as a still image. Note that the control unit 29 may record the image data compressed by the image compression / decompression unit 19 in the JEPG format on the recording medium 23 in association with the RAW data that has not been subjected to image processing by the image processing unit 16.

  Subsequently, the control unit 29 determines whether or not the picture bracket mode is set (step S205). Specifically, the control unit 29 determines whether or not the picture bracket mode setting flag is on. When the control unit 29 determines that the picture bracket mode is set (step S205: Yes), the imaging device 1 proceeds to step S206 described later. On the other hand, when the control unit 29 determines that the picture bracket mode is not set (step S205: No), the imaging apparatus 1 returns to the main routine of FIG.

  In step S206, a slide recording view selection process for selecting a processing item set in the picture bracket mode is executed (step S206).

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an outline of the slide REC view selection process in step S206 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the control unit 29 initializes a counter indicating the order of processing items set in the picture bracket mode (step S301). Specifically, the control unit 29 initializes a counter indicating the order of processing items set in the picture bracket mode (i = 1).

  Subsequently, the control unit 29 initializes the selection marker array (step S302). Specifically, the control unit 29 sets all recording flags indicating that recording is performed as a still image for each processing item (m [n]) set in the picture bracket mode to the off state (0). Note that n represents the total number of special effect processing items set in the picture bracket mode, and m represents the status of the recording flag of each processing item.

  Thereafter, the control unit 29 causes the image processing unit 16 to perform image processing according to the i-th setting of the picture bracket on the image data (step S303). At this time, the control unit 29 records (stores) in the SDRAM 25 processed image data on which the image processing unit 16 has performed image processing according to the i-th setting of the picture bracket.

  Subsequently, the display control unit 293 causes the display unit 21 to display a processed image corresponding to the processed image data that has been subjected to image processing by the image processing unit 16 according to the i-th setting of the picture bracket (step S304).

  Thereafter, the control unit 29 determines whether or not the display unit 21 has selected a processing image to be displayed in rec view via the touch panel 208 or the operation switch 204 (step S305). When the display unit 21 selects a processing image to be displayed in Rec view (step S305: Yes), the control unit 29 sets a recording flag (m [i] = 1) at the i-th selected marker array (step S306). .

  Subsequently, the display control unit 293 displays a selection icon indicating the selection on the display unit 21 (step S307).

  Thereafter, the control unit 29 determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the display unit 21 performed the rec view display of the processed image corresponding to the processed image data subjected to the image processing by the image processing unit 16. Is determined (step S308). When the control unit 29 determines that a predetermined time has elapsed since the display unit 21 performed the rec view display of the processed image corresponding to the processed image data subjected to the image processing by the image processing unit 16 (step S308: Yes), The imaging apparatus 1 proceeds to step S311 described later. On the other hand, when the control unit 29 determines that a predetermined time has not elapsed since the display unit 21 performed the rec view display of the processed image corresponding to the processed image data subjected to the image processing by the image processing unit 16 (step S308). : No), the imaging apparatus 1 returns to step S305.

  A case where the processing image that the display unit 21 displays in REC view is not selected in step S305 (step S305: No) will be described. In this case, the control unit 29 sets the i-th recording flag of the selection marker array to clear (m [i] = 0) (step S309).

  Subsequently, the display control unit 293 causes the display unit 21 to display a non-selected icon indicating that it has not been selected (step S310), and the imaging device 1 proceeds to step S308.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a REC view image displayed on the display unit 21 by the display control unit 293 in the slide REC view selection process. In FIG. 9, a case where the number of processing items set in the picture bracket is four will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the display control unit 293 displays the processed images W100 to W104 generated by the image processing unit 16 while gradually shifting the processed images W100 to W104 from the left on the display screen every predetermined time. 21 are sequentially displayed (FIG. 9 (a) → FIG. 9 (b) → FIG. 9 (c) → FIG. 9 (d)).

  In the case illustrated in FIG. 9, when an instruction signal to be selected is input via the touch panel 208 or the operation switch 204, the display control unit 293 causes the display unit 21 to display the selection icon A1 on the current image. Specifically, the display control unit 293 displays the processed image W100 on the display unit 21, and when the instruction signal for selecting the processed image W100 is input from the operation switch 204, the display control unit 293 displays the selection icon A1 as the processed image. Superimposed on W100 and displayed on the display unit 21. Further, in the case where the processing image W103 is displayed on the display unit 21, the display control unit 293 displays the non-selected icon A2 as the processing image W103 when the instruction signal for selecting the processing image W103 is not input from the operation switch 204. The image is displayed on the display unit 21 in a superimposed manner. Further, the display control unit 293 may superimpose and display information on the processing item names given to the processing images sequentially displayed by the display unit 21 (Natural → Fantastic focus → Toy photo → Rough monochrome).

  In FIG. 9, the control unit 29 switches between selection and non-selection every time the touch panel 208 is touched by the user or the operation switch 204 is operated. Thereby, even if it is a case where a user makes a mistake, if it is within predetermined time, the setting regarding selection can be changed. Further, the picture bracket processing items may be all selected in the initial setting. Further, the picture bracket processing item may be unselected in the initial setting. Thus, unless the user performs an operation, the processed image is only displayed in REC view on the display unit 21. In FIG. 9, the display control unit 293 displays the images W100 to W104 on the display area 21 while gradually shifting and superimposing the images W100 to W104 on the display area of the same display unit 21. It may be displayed while switching every predetermined time.

  In the processed image W102 of FIG. 9, the contour of the subject is expressed by a dotted line in order to express the processing item fantastic focus. Further, in the processed image W103, in order to express the processing item toy photo, shading is performed around the subject and noise (dots) is added around the subject. Furthermore, in the processed image W104, the processing item rough monochrome is expressed by superimposing noise (dots) on the entire image.

  In step S311, the control unit 29 increments the counter of the selected picture bracket processing item (i = i + 1), and whether or not all the processing items of the set picture bracket have been completed (i> n?). Is determined (step S312). When the control unit 29 determines that all the processing items of the set picture bracket have been completed (step S312: Yes), the imaging apparatus 1 returns to the image processing / rec view display / still image recording processing of FIG. At this time, the control unit 29 records the contents of the recording flag of the selection marker array [m] in the SDRAM 25. Furthermore, the image processing unit 16 may perform the following image processing when the display unit 21 displays the processed image in rec view. On the other hand, when the control unit 29 determines that all the processing items of the set picture bracket have not been completed (step S312: No), the imaging apparatus 1 returns to step S303. At this time, the image processing unit 16 may perform the next image processing when the display unit 21 performs the rec view display of the processed image. Further, the next image processing may be canceled while the display unit 21 is displaying the processed image in rec view. When the image processing scheduled to be processed is canceled halfway, the remaining image processing is performed. Thus, the remaining image processing may be selected or not selected without performing the rec view display of the canceled image processing.

  Returning to FIG. 7, the description from step S207 is continued. In step S207, the control unit 29 initializes a counter for the processing item of the picture bracket selected in the slide REC view selection process (i = 1).

  Subsequently, the control unit 29 determines whether or not selection (m [1] = 1?) Is performed for recording the i-th processing item as a still image (step S208). Specifically, the control unit 29 determines whether or not a recording flag indicating that the current processing item is recorded as a still image is set. When the control unit 29 determines that the i-th processing item is selected to be recorded as a still image (step S208: Yes), the imaging apparatus 1 proceeds to step S209. On the other hand, when the control unit 29 determines that the i-th process item is not selected to be recorded as a still image (step S208: No), the imaging device 1 proceeds to step S210.

  In step S209, the image processing control unit 292 records processed image data corresponding to the i-th image processing result on the recording medium 23 as a still image.

  Thereafter, the control unit 29 increments the processing item counter of the selected picture bracket (i = i + 1) (step S210), and has the processing item of the selected picture bracket been all processed (i> n?)? It is determined whether or not (step S211). When the control unit 29 determines that all the processing items for the selected picture bracket have been completed (step S211: Yes), the imaging apparatus 1 returns to the main routine in FIG. On the other hand, when the control unit 29 determines that all the processing items of the selected picture bracket have not been completed (step S211: No), the imaging device 1 returns to step S208.

  According to the first embodiment of the present invention described above, it is possible to set the picture bracket processing items related to the picture bracket mode while confirming the rec view display of each processing image displayed on the display unit 21 immediately after shooting. In addition, a desired processed image can be recorded on the recording medium 23.

  Further, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to easily determine whether or not a desired finish has been obtained by confirming the REC view display of the processed image displayed on the display unit 21 immediately after shooting. The picture bracket can be set and changed.

(Modification 1 of Embodiment 1)
In the first embodiment, the REC view display of the image displayed on the display unit 21 can be changed. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a display method of REC view display of an image displayed by the display unit according to the first modification of the first embodiment.

  As illustrated in FIG. 10, the display control unit 293 may display the REC view display on the display unit 21 by superimposing the processed images W100 to W104 generated by the image processing unit 16 on the live view image W110. At this time, when one of the processed images W100 to W104 is selected via the touch panel 208 or the operation switch 204, the display control unit 293 displays information indicating that the selected processed image is recorded as a still image. It is displayed on the display unit 21. For example, when the user touches the processed image W100 and the processed image W104 via the touch panel 208, the outer edges of the processed image W100 and the processed image W104 are displayed on the display unit 21 as information indicating that they are recorded as still images. .

  According to the first modification of the first embodiment of the present invention described above, the user can intuitively perform settings and changes related to the picture bracket while comparing with other processed images.

  In the first modification of the first embodiment, the display control unit 293 not only thickens the outer edge of the processed image to be recorded as the still image selected by the user, but also highlights the selected processed image. Alternatively, an icon or the like may be displayed on the processed image.

(Modification 2 of Embodiment 1)
Next, a second modification of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. The second modification of the first embodiment is different in the slide REC view selection process of the first embodiment described above. For this reason, in the following, a slide REC view selection process according to the second modification of the first embodiment will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and demonstrated to the structure same as Embodiment 1 mentioned above.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of the slide recording view selection process (step S206 in FIG. 7) executed by the imaging apparatus 1 according to the second modification of the first embodiment.

  In FIG. 11, step S401 and step S402 correspond to step S301 and step S302 of FIG. 8, respectively.

  In step S403, the control unit 29 causes the image processing unit 16 to perform image processing for all the processing items according to the picture bracket setting on the image data (step S403). Specifically, when Natural, fantastic focus, toy photo, and rough monochrome are set in the picture bracket setting, the control unit 29 causes the image processing unit 10 to execute all the processing items and performs each image processing. The four processed images are generated.

  Subsequently, the display control unit 293 displays all the processed images generated by the image processing unit 16 (see, for example, the images W100 to W103 in FIG. 9) on the display unit 21 while sequentially switching every predetermined time (step S100). S404).

  Steps S405 to S407 correspond to steps S305 to S307 in FIG. Step S409 and step S410 correspond to step S309 and step S310 in FIG. 8, respectively.

  In step S408, the control unit 29 determines whether a count-up operation has been performed. Specifically, the control unit 29 determines whether the upper switch 204a of the operation switch 204 or the left switch 204c of the operation switch 204 is operated, or whether the lens operation unit 35 is rotated leftward. When the control unit 29 determines that the count-up operation has been performed (step S408: Yes), the imaging device 1 proceeds to step S411. On the other hand, when the control unit 29 determines that the count-up operation has not been performed (step S408: No), the imaging device 1 proceeds to step S412.

  In step S411, the control unit 29 increments the processing item counter of the selected picture bracket (i = i + 1).

  Subsequently, the control unit 29 determines whether or not a countdown operation has been performed (step S412). Specifically, the control unit 29 counts down to determine whether the down switch 204b of the operation switch 204 or the right direction switch 204d of the operation switch 204 is operated, or whether the lens operation unit 35 is rotated in the right direction. When the control unit 29 determines that an operation has been performed (step S412: Yes), the control unit 29 decrements the processing item counter of the selected picture bracket (i = i-1) (step S413). After step S413, the imaging apparatus 1 proceeds to step S414.

  In step S412, when the control unit 29 determines that the countdown operation is not performed (step S412: No), the imaging device 1 proceeds to step S414.

  Subsequently, the control unit 29 determines whether or not a slide rec view end operation has been performed (step S414). Specifically, the control unit 29 receives an instruction signal for instructing the end of the slide recording view by inputting the first release signal by pressing the release switch 202 halfway or by operating the menu switch 205. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed since the last operation by the user. When the control unit 29 determines that the slide rec view end operation has been performed (step S414: Yes), the imaging apparatus 1 returns to the image processing / rec view display / still image recording process of FIG. At this time, the control unit 29 records the contents of the recording flag of the selection marker array [m] in the SDRAM 25. On the other hand, when the control unit 29 determines that the slide rec view end operation has not been performed (step S414: No), the imaging device 1 returns to step S404.

  According to the second modification of the first embodiment of the present invention described above, the user can easily set and change the picture bracket mode while photographing with the imaging device 1.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The second embodiment is different in the setting process of the first embodiment described above. For this reason, the setting process of the second embodiment will be described below. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and demonstrated to the structure same as Embodiment 1 mentioned above.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of the picture bracket setting process, which is a setting process (S104 in FIG. 6) executed by the imaging apparatus 1 according to the second embodiment. Specifically, when the display unit 21 displays the picture bracket setting screen W5 (see FIG. 5B), when the ON icon 51 is selected and highlighted, the user operates the operation switch. This is a process executed by the imaging apparatus 1 without the display unit 21 displaying the picture bracket mode selection screen W6 (see FIG. 5C) when the determination switch 204e of 204 is confirmed.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the control unit 29 determines whether or not the picture bracket mode is set (step S501). For example, in the case where the display unit 21 displays the picture bracket mode setting screen W5 (see FIG. 5B), the control unit 29 displays the user when the ON icon 51 is selected and highlighted. By operating the determination switch 204e of the operation switch 204, it is determined whether or not an instruction signal for setting the picture bracket mode to the imaging apparatus 1 is input. When the control unit 29 determines that the picture bracket mode is set (step S501: Yes), the imaging device 1 proceeds to step S502. On the other hand, when the control unit 29 determines that the picture bracket mode is not set (step S501: No), the imaging apparatus 1 returns to the state where FIG. 5B is displayed.

  Subsequently, the imaging apparatus 1 performs still image shooting (step S502). In this case, the captured image data (RAW data) is recorded in the SDRAM 25.

  Thereafter, the control unit 29 sets the picture bracket processing item to all selection (step S503).

  Subsequently, the imaging apparatus 1 executes a slide recording view selection process (see FIG. 8 or FIG. 11) for selecting a processing item set in the picture bracket (step S504).

  Thereafter, the control unit 29 initializes (i = 1) the counter of the processing item of the picture bracket selected in the slide rec view selection process (step S505).

  Subsequently, the control unit 29 determines whether or not selection ((m [i] = 1?) For which the i-th processing item is recorded as a still image has been performed (step S506). Is determined to be recorded as a still image (step S506: Yes), the imaging apparatus 1 proceeds to step S509.

  Subsequently, the image processing control unit 292 increments the processing item counter of the selected picture bracket (i = i + 1) (step S507). Thereafter, the imaging apparatus 1 proceeds to step S509.

  In step S506, when the control unit 29 determines that the i-th processing item is not selected to be recorded as a still image (step S506: No), the imaging device 1 proceeds to step S508.

  Subsequently, the image processing control unit 292 cancels the i-th selection of the picture bracket setting (step S508). For example, when the user selects the phantom focus with the picture bracket, the image processing control unit 292 sets the phantom focus to the process of the picture bracket when it is not selected as a processing item to be recorded as a still image in the slide recording view selection process. Remove from item. After step S508, the imaging apparatus 1 proceeds to step S507.

  In step S509, the control unit 29 determines whether all the processing items of the selected picture bracket have been completed (i> n?). When the control unit 29 determines that all the processing items for the selected picture bracket have been completed (step S509: Yes), the imaging device 1 proceeds to step S510. On the other hand, when the control unit 29 determines that all the processing items of the selected picture bracket have not been completed (step S509: No), the imaging device 1 returns to step S506.

  In step S <b> 510, the control unit 29 records the picture bracket setting in the flash memory 26. Thereby, the setting of the picture bracket can be reflected at the next activation of the imaging apparatus 1. After step S510, the imaging apparatus 1 returns to the state where the display unit 21 in FIG. 5B displays the picture bracket mode setting screen W5, and returns to the main routine in FIG.

  According to the second embodiment of the present invention described above, the processed image corresponding to each processing item set in the picture bracket mode is displayed before the user performs shooting. As a result, the user can intuitively grasp the processing items of the picture bracket to be recorded as a still image by using the actual processing image, and easily the processing items of the picture bracket to be recorded as a still image before shooting. Judgment can be made.

(Embodiment 3)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The third embodiment is different from the above-described embodiment in image processing / rec view display / still image recording processing. Therefore, in the following, the image processing / rec view display / still image recording processing of the third embodiment will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and demonstrated to the structure same as Embodiment 1 mentioned above.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of the image processing / rec view display / still image recording processing (S114 in FIG. 6) executed by the imaging apparatus 1 according to the third embodiment.

  In FIG. 13, steps S601 to S609 correspond to steps S201 to S209 in FIG. 7, respectively.

  In step S610, the image processing control unit 292 cancels the i-th processing item not selected from the picture bracket setting. Specifically, the image processing control unit 292 cancels the i-th picture bracket selection processing item from the setting of the picture bracket to be recorded as a still image. In this case, the image processing control unit 292 records the released information in the flash memory 26. Thereby, the imaging device 1 does not perform the canceled processing item when the next picture bracket is used for shooting. After step S610, the imaging apparatus 1 proceeds to step S609.

  Step S611 and step S612 correspond to step S210 and step S211 in FIG. 7, respectively.

  According to the third embodiment of the present invention described above, all the processing items set in the picture bracket mode are recorded as still images, and the processing items corresponding to the processing images not selected at the time of displaying the REC view are displayed next time. Cancel the picture bracket setting. As a result, the user can intuitively grasp the processing items of the picture bracket to be recorded as a still image using the actual processing image, and only the processing item of the desired picture bracket can be reflected at the next shooting. it can.

  In the third embodiment, the image processing control unit 292 only cancels the i-th processing item that was not selected from the picture bracket setting, but records the processing image of the processing item that was not selected. It is not necessary to record on the medium 23.

(Embodiment 4)
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The fourth embodiment is different from the above-described embodiment in image processing / rec view display / still image recording processing. Therefore, in the following, the image processing / rec view display / still image recording processing of the fourth embodiment will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and demonstrated to the structure same as Embodiment 1 mentioned above.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of the image processing / rec view display / still image recording processing (S114 in FIG. 6) executed by the imaging apparatus 1 according to the fourth embodiment.

  14, step S701 to step S709 correspond to step S201 to step S209 in FIG. 7, respectively.

  In step S710, the image processing control unit 292 reduces and records the data amount of the processed image data corresponding to the i-th image processing result that has not been selected, in the image processing unit 16. Specifically, the image processing control unit 292 performs a resizing process on the processed image data corresponding to the i-th image processing result that has not been selected by the image processing unit 16, for example, to VGA size, SVGA, or the like. The data amount of the i-th image processing result is reduced and recorded on the recording medium 23. Although the image processing control unit 292 has reduced the size of the processed image data, the image processing unit 16 performs the trimming of the main subject or the center of the image, or changes the compression ratio of the processed image to the image processing unit 16 by high compression or the like. By doing so, the data amount of the processed image data corresponding to the processed image may be reduced.

  Step S711 and step S712 correspond to step S210 and step S211 in FIG. 7, respectively.

  According to the fourth embodiment of the present invention described above, the processing items not selected from the picture bracket setting at the time of REC view display are reduced and recorded on the recording medium 23. Thereby, the recording capacity of the recording medium 23 can be saved.

(Embodiment 5)
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The fifth embodiment is different from the above-described embodiment in image processing / rec view display / still image recording processing. Therefore, in the following, the image processing / rec view display / still image recording processing of the fifth embodiment will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and demonstrated to the structure same as Embodiment 1 mentioned above.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of the image processing / rec view display / still image recording process (S114 in FIG. 6) executed by the imaging apparatus 1 according to the fifth embodiment.

  In FIG. 15, Steps S801 to S808 correspond to Steps S201 to S208 in FIG. 7, respectively.

  In step S809, based on the position signal indicating the touch position input from the touch panel 208 when the REC view is displayed on the image processing unit 16, the image processing control unit 292 converts the processed image of the region corresponding to this position to other processing items. Image synthesis is performed on the processed image.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a composite image generated by the image processing unit 16 by combining each image in accordance with a position signal input from the touch panel 208. In FIG. 16, a case where the number of processing items set in the picture bracket is four will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the display unit 21 displays the processed image W200, the image processing control unit 292 touches the subject K2 via the touch panel 208 (FIG. 16 (a)). An area including a position corresponding to a position signal input from the touch panel 208 (for example, an area of the subject K2) is set as an area for the image processing unit 16 to synthesize an image, and a picture bracket processing item (pop art) is set as the image processing unit. Set to 16.

  Subsequently, when the display unit 21 displays the processed image W202, the image processing control unit 292 inputs from the touch panel 208 when the user touches the subject K1 via the touch panel 208 (FIG. 16B). An area including a position corresponding to the position signal (for example, the area of the subject K1) is set as an area for the image processing unit 16 to synthesize an image, and a picture bracket processing item (fantastic focus) is set for the set area. Set in the image processing unit 16.

  Thereafter, when the display unit 21 displays the processed image W203 and the position signal is not input from the touch panel 208 within a predetermined time (FIG. 16C), the image processing control unit 292 displays the processed image W203 in the image processing unit 16. Without setting the area to be combined, the process proceeds to display the next image.

  Subsequently, when the display unit 21 displays the processed image W204, the image processing control unit 292 touches the background other than the subject K1 and the subject K2 via the touch panel 208 (FIG. 16D). ), A background area including a position corresponding to the position signal input from the touch panel 208 (for example, excluding the areas of the subject K1 and the subject K2) is set as an area for the image processing unit 16 to synthesize an image, and the set area is On the other hand, the processing item (rough monochrome) of the picture bracket is set in the image processing unit 16.

  As described above, the image processing control unit 292 performs image synthesis on the image processing unit 16 in accordance with the position signal input from the touch panel 208 when the display unit 21 displays the processed images W200 to W204 in a rec view display. Set the area to be processed and the processing items. Thereby, as illustrated in FIG. 17, the image processing unit 16 generates a composite image W300 in which the regions and processing items selected in the respective processing images W200 to W204 are combined.

  Returning to FIG. 15, the description from step S810 will be continued. Step S810 and step S811 correspond to step S210 and step S211 of FIG. 7, respectively.

  Subsequently, the image processing control unit 292 records the composite image W300 generated by the image processing unit 16 as a still image on the recording medium 23 (step S812). Thereafter, the imaging apparatus 1 returns to the main routine of FIG.

  According to the fifth embodiment of the present invention described above, the area corresponding to the position signal input from the touch panel 208 when the REC view of each processed image is displayed is set as the area to be combined, and the set area is On the other hand, the processing item of the current picture bracket is set in the image processing unit 16. As a result, one composite image in which each special effect set by the picture bracket is applied to an area desired by the user can be generated and recorded on the recording medium 23.

  Further, according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, the processing image of the processing item set by the picture bracket is synthesized to generate one synthesized image and record it on the recording medium 23, so the recording capacity of the recording medium 23 Can be saved.

(Other embodiments)
In the above-described embodiment, various information recorded in the program recording unit, special effect processing information recording unit, and image processing information recording unit is updated by connecting to an external processing device such as a personal computer or a server via the Internet. Alternatively, rewriting may be performed. Accordingly, the imaging apparatus can perform shooting by combining the newly added shooting mode, special effect processing, and finish effect processing.

  In the above-described embodiment, the type of special effect processing is not limited to the above-described content. For example, art, ball, color mask, cube, mirror, mosaic, sepia, black and white, wave, ball frame, balloon, It is also possible to add dramatic tones, gentle sepia, rock, oil paintings, watercolors and sketches.

  In the above-described embodiment, the imaging apparatus includes one image processing unit. However, the number of image processing units is not limited, and for example, two image processing units may be provided.

  In the above-described embodiment, the special effect processing set in the image processing unit 16 by the image processing setting unit 291 may be canceled or changed in accordance with the operation of the shooting mode switch or the lens operation unit.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display of the live view image displayed on the display unit has been described.

  In the above-described embodiment, the display of the live view image displayed by the display unit has been described. For example, an electronic viewfinder is provided in the main body 2 separately from the display unit, and the present invention is applied to the electronic viewfinder. You may do it.

  In the above-described embodiment, the lens portion is detachable from the main body portion. However, the lens portion and the main body portion may be integrally formed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the imaging apparatus has been described as a digital single-lens digital camera. However, for example, the imaging apparatus is applied to various electronic devices having a photographing function such as a digital video camera, a mobile phone with a camera, and a personal computer. Can do.

  In the description of the flowchart in the present specification, the context of processing between steps is clearly shown using expressions such as “first”, “subsequent”, and “follow”, but this is necessary for carrying out the present invention. The order of processing is not uniquely determined by their expression. That is, the order of processing in the flowcharts described in this specification can be changed within a consistent range. Furthermore, the processing may be executed simultaneously (in parallel).

  As described above, the present invention can include various embodiments not described herein, and various design changes and the like can be made within the scope of the technical idea specified by the claims. Is possible.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Imaging device 2 Main body part 3 Lens part 10 Shutter 11 Shutter drive part 12 Image sensor 13 Image sensor drive part 14 Signal processing part 15 A / D conversion part 16 Image processing part 17 AE process part 18 AF process part 19 Image compression expansion part 20 Input unit 21 Display unit 22 Display drive unit 23 Recording medium 24 Memory I / F
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26 Flash memory 27 Main body communication unit 28 Bus 29 Control unit 31 Optical system 32 Lens drive unit 33 Aperture 34 Aperture drive unit 35 Lens operation unit 36 Lens flash memory 37 Lens communication unit 38 Lens control unit 161 Basic image processing unit 162 Special effect image Processing unit 201 Power switch 202 Release switch 203 Shooting mode switch 204 Operation switch 205 Menu switch 206 Playback switch 207 Movie switch 261 Program recording unit 262 Special effect processing information recording unit 263 Image processing information recording unit 291 Image processing setting unit 292 Image processing Control unit 293 Display control unit

Claims (5)

An imaging apparatus comprising: an imaging unit that generates electronic image data by imaging a subject and performing photoelectric conversion; and a display unit that displays an image corresponding to the image data,
An image processing unit that generates processed image data by performing a special effect process that generates a visual effect by combining a plurality of image processes on the image data;
An image processing setting unit for setting a plurality of the special effect processing performed by the image processing unit;
A display control unit for displaying, on the display unit, processed images respectively corresponding to the plurality of processed image data generated by the image processing unit after shooting by the imaging device;
An input unit that receives an input of an instruction signal for selecting one of the plurality of processed images displayed by the display unit;
Image to be release process by the image processing setting unit cancels the setting of the special effect processing performed with respect to the processing image selected in response to the instruction signal from among a plurality of said special effect processing was set boss A processing control unit;
An imaging apparatus comprising:   The said input part is a touch panel which is provided on the display screen of the said display part, detects the contact from the outside, and receives the input of the position signal according to this detected position. Imaging device.   The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image processing combined in the special effect processing is at least one of blurring processing, shading addition processing, noise superimposition processing, and image synthesis processing. An image capturing unit that generates electronic image data by capturing a subject and performing photoelectric conversion, a display unit that displays an image corresponding to the image data, and a plurality of image processes are combined with the image data An image processing method executed by an image pickup apparatus including an image processing unit that performs special effect processing that generates a visual effect and generates processed image data,
An image processing setting step for setting a plurality of the special effect processing performed in the image processing unit;
A display control step of displaying, on the display unit, processed images respectively corresponding to a plurality of the processed image data generated by the image processing unit after shooting by the imaging device;
An input step of receiving an input of an instruction signal for selecting one of the plurality of processed images displayed by the display unit;
Image to be release processing for releasing the setting from the plurality were set boss of the special effect processing of the special effect processing performed with respect to the processing image selected in response to the instruction signal in the image processing setting step A process control step;
An imaging method comprising: An image capturing unit that generates electronic image data by capturing a subject and performing photoelectric conversion, a display unit that displays an image corresponding to the image data, and a plurality of image processes are combined with the image data An image processing program that is executed by an image capturing device including an image processing unit that performs special effect processing that generates a visual effect and generates processed image data,
An image processing setting step for setting a plurality of the special effect processing performed in the image processing unit;
A display control step of displaying, on the display unit, processed images respectively corresponding to a plurality of the processed image data generated by the image processing unit after shooting by the imaging device;
An input step of receiving an input of an instruction signal for selecting one of the plurality of processed images displayed by the display unit;
Image to be release processing for releasing the setting from the plurality were set boss of the special effect processing of the special effect processing performed with respect to the processing image selected in response to the instruction signal in the image processing setting step A process control step;
The imaging program characterized by performing.

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