JP5983815B2 - Imaging device - Google Patents

Description

  The present technology relates to a technical field regarding an imaging device capable of performing an imaging operation in cooperation with a display device.

JP2013-92556A

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

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

  Patent Document 1 describes a method of attaching an adapter to a camera device body by rotating the entire adapter relative to the camera device body and engaging an engaging portion of the adapter with an engaging portion of the camera device body. ing.

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

  When communication between the display device and the imaging device is performed using such wireless communication technology, there is no need to provide a structure for electrical connection between the adapter and the display device. It is possible to make the attachment mechanism (detachment mechanism) with respect to the apparatus a simple mechanism.

By the way, for an imaging device capable of performing an imaging operation in cooperation with such a display device, a device configuration suitable for the cooperative operation and detachment is required.
Therefore, an object of the present technology is to propose a device configuration suitable for cooperative operation and attachment / detachment.

An imaging device according to the present technology includes an imaging device, a communication unit capable of transmitting image data to an external display device, an outer cylinder unit provided with the imaging device therein, and an attachment unit to which a mounted body can be attached. A release portion that is provided on a peripheral surface portion of the outer cylinder portion and that can release the mounted state of the mounted body attached to the attachment portion; a power button provided on the outer cylinder portion; and the outer cylinder The release unit is provided at a position in the circumferential surface that is different from the position where the power button or the shooting button is arranged in the circumferential direction.
In addition, an image sensor, a communication unit capable of transmitting image data to an external display device, an outer cylinder part provided with the image sensor inside, and a rear surface side opposite to the light capturing surface side of the image sensor A release portion that is provided on the outer cylinder portion and that can be released from a mounted state attached to the attachment portion; a power button; and a shooting button. The portion is provided at a position different in the circumferential direction from the position where the power button or the photographing button is arranged on the peripheral surface portion of the outer cylinder portion.
An imaging device including a communication unit, an outer cylinder, an imaging device, a shooting button, a power button, and the like is suitable as a device that performs an imaging / display operation in cooperation with an external display device. In addition, the mounting portion provided on the rear surface side in the direction opposite to the light capturing surface side of the image sensor and the release portion for releasing the mounting state of the mounted body attached to the mounting portion can be used for the imaging device of the mounted body. Easy to put on and take off.

With respect to the present technology , the following configuration is further desirable in order to enable imaging / display operation in cooperation with an external display device, and to facilitate attachment / detachment of the mounted body to / from the imaging device .

That is, it is desirable that a power button and a photographing button are provided on the outer cylinder portion.
Moreover, it is desirable that the outer cylinder portion has an arcuate cross-sectional shape in a plane perpendicular to the optical axis of the imaging element.
Moreover, it is desirable that the outer cylinder portion has a substantially cylindrical shape.
In addition, it is desirable that the power button is provided on the upper end portion in a direction viewed from the photographer when photographing on the peripheral surface portion of the outer cylinder portion.
Moreover, it is desirable that a tripod hole is formed in the outer cylinder portion.
Further, it is desirable that a microphone hole is formed in the outer cylinder portion.
The microphone holes are preferably formed one by one at positions that are symmetric with respect to a plane including the optical axis of the imaging element.
In addition, it is desirable that a light emitting display unit for displaying a power-on state is provided in the outer cylinder unit.
Further, it is desirable that a rolling prevention part is formed on the outer cylinder part.

Further, it is desirable that the photographing button is provided on the peripheral surface portion of the outer cylinder portion below the power button and above the tripod hole formed in the outer cylinder portion.
Moreover, it is desirable that a zoom operator is provided in the outer casing.
The mounting portion may include a locking portion that is locked to the locking portion of the mounted body by rotating the mounted body around an axis parallel to the optical axis of the imaging device. desirable.
Moreover, it is desirable that the attachment portion has at least two locking portions.
Further, it is desirable that the attachment portion is provided on a rear surface side opposite to the light capturing surface side of the image sensor.
Moreover, it is desirable that the mounted body is an adapter for mounting the external display device.
The adapter preferably includes a first attachment portion and a second attachment portion, and the external display device can be gripped by the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion.
In addition, it is preferable that the release portion is provided below the power button on the peripheral surface portion of the outer cylinder portion and above a tripod hole formed in the outer cylinder portion.
Moreover, it is desirable that the release portion is disposed on the rear surface side in the peripheral surface portion of the outer cylinder portion.
Further, it is desirable that the release portion is connected to a lock member for locking the mounting state of the mounted body.
The lock member is preferably a member that can protrude from the rear surface side of the outer cylinder portion.
In addition, it is desirable that the release unit is a mechanism that can slide in a direction along the optical axis of the imaging element.

In addition, it is desirable that the battery storage portion for storing the battery is disposed inside at least two or more locking portions when viewed from the optical axis direction of the imaging element.
In addition, it is desirable that a battery lid for exposing the battery housing portion to the outside is provided on the rear surface side of the imaging element.
Moreover, the different second communication method with the first communication method and the first communication method, it is preferable that is capable of communicating with the external display device.
The communicable distance of the first communication method is preferably shorter than the communicable distance of the second communication method.
Further, it is desirable that the image data is transmitted to the external display device by the second communication method.

According to the present technology, a device configuration suitable for cooperative operation, operation, or attachment / detachment is realized as an imaging device capable of performing an imaging operation in cooperation with an external display device.
In addition, the effect described in this specification is an illustration to the last, and is not limited, There may exist another effect.

The adapter and imaging unit of embodiment are shown, and this figure is a perspective view of an imaging unit and a display apparatus. It is a perspective view which shows an imaging unit and a display apparatus in the state seen from the direction different from FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows an imaging device and a display apparatus. It is a perspective view of an imaging device which shows a photography state. It is an enlarged front view of an imaging device. It is an enlarged rear view of an imaging device. It is an enlarged plan view of an imaging device. It is an enlarged bottom view of an imaging device. It is an expansion left view of an imaging device. It is an expansion right view of an imaging device. It is a perspective view which shows the example of the imaging device provided with the operation ring. It is a perspective view which shows the example of the imaging device provided with the operation button. It is a perspective view of another imaging device. It is an enlarged front view of another imaging device. It is an expansion rear view of another imaging device. It is an enlarged plan view of another imaging device. It is an enlarged bottom view of another imaging device. It is an expansion left view of another imaging device. It is an expansion right view of another imaging device. It is a perspective view of an adapter. It is a perspective view which shows the adapter in the state seen from the direction different from FIG. It is a perspective view of the adapter shown in the state where the to-be-attached body was rotated to the holding position. It is a disassembled perspective view of an adapter. It is a perspective view of a cover body. It is a perspective view of the adapter shown in the state where the cover body was removed. It is an expansion perspective view of a to-be-attached body. It is a schematic rear view of an adapter. It is a schematic rear view which shows the state which the 2nd urging | biasing spring was compressed by sliding the 2nd slider. It is a schematic back view which shows the state which the 2nd biasing spring and the 1st biasing spring were compressed by sliding the 2nd slider and the 1st slider. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the space | interval of a pair of to-be-attached body expanded. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the space | interval of a pair of to-be-attached body expanded further. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the adapter was attached to the small display apparatus. It is a perspective view which shows the state in which the adapter was attached to the large sized display apparatus. It is the graph which showed the relationship between the amount of expansion | extension of a spring, and spring force. It is an expanded sectional view which shows the state by which the pressing protrusion was contact | adhered to the display apparatus. It is an expanded sectional view which shows the state by which the pressing protrusion was contact | adhered to the display apparatus. It is a schematic side view showing an example in which an imaging unit is used in a stationary state. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the example of the adapter using three urging | biasing springs. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the operation | movement in the example of the adapter using three urging | biasing springs. It is a top view of the back surface of a battery cover and a battery loading part. It is a top view of the battery non-installation state at the time of opening a battery cover. It is a top view of the battery mounting state at the time of opening a battery cover. It is a top view of the mounting process of a battery cover. It is a top view of the mounting state of a battery cover. It is a block diagram of an imaging unit. It is a perspective view which shows the other example of a shape of an imaging unit.

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

  In the following description, it is assumed that the front, rear, up, down, left, and right directions are shown in the direction viewed from the photographer when photographing with the imaging device. Therefore, the subject side is the front and the photographer side is the rear.

  In addition, the following directions of front and rear, up, down, left, and right shown below are for convenience of explanation, and the implementation of the present technology is not limited to these directions.

[Schematic configuration of imaging unit]
The imaging unit 1 includes an imaging device 2 and an adapter 3 (a mounting unit, a mounting device) (see FIGS. 1 to 3). The adapter 3 can be attached to and detached from the rear surface of the imaging device 2. However, the imaging unit 1 may have an integrated configuration in which the adapter 3 is integrally formed at the rear end of the imaging device 2. The imaging device 2 has a communication function capable of transmitting and receiving image data and the like with the display device 4.

  The adapter 3 can be attached to and detached from the display device 4. The display device 4 is, for example, a mobile phone. However, the display device 4 is not limited to a mobile phone, and may be another device such as a mobile terminal or a television system as long as it has a display function.

  In the following, a case where the imaging device 2 and the adapter 3 are configured separately and the adapter 3 coupled to the imaging device 2 can be attached to and detached from the display device 4 that is a mobile phone will be described.

[Schematic configuration of display device]
The display device 4 is configured by arranging required parts inside and outside the outer casing 5. The outer casing 5 is formed in, for example, a substantially rectangular case shape, and a display panel 6 is provided on one surface (rear surface). The display panel 6 is a touch panel, and predetermined functions are executed by touching predetermined positions of the display panel 6.

  The display device 4 has a communication function capable of transmitting and receiving image data and the like with the imaging device 2.

[Configuration of imaging device]
The imaging device 2 includes an outer cylinder portion 7, a plurality of lens groups arranged inside the outer cylinder portion 7, and an imaging element (not shown) positioned behind the lens group (see FIGS. 1 to 10). . In the imaging device 2, the light taken in via the lens group is photoelectrically converted by the imaging device. Therefore, the imaging device 2 can capture images and videos.

  The outer cylinder part 7 includes a circumferential surface part 7a formed in a substantially cylindrical shape penetrating in the front-rear direction, a projecting part 7b projecting inward from the front end of the circumferential surface part 7a, and a rear surface part 7c for closing the circumferential surface part 7a from the rear. And have.

  Inner cylinder parts 8 and 8 that are movable in the front-rear direction are supported inside the outer cylinder part 7 (see FIGS. 3 to 5). Therefore, in the imaging device 2, the inner cylinder portions 8 and 8 are drawn forward with respect to the outer cylinder portion 7 to be in a photographing state (see FIG. 4), and the inner cylinder portions 8 and 8 that have been drawn forward are rearward. The retracted state (see FIG. 2) is established by being retracted and housed in the outer cylinder portion 7.

  A substantially rectangular light transmission hole 8a is formed in the front surface portion of the innermost inner cylinder portion 8 (see FIG. 4). Lens barriers 9 and 9 are supported on the rear surface side of the front surface portion of the innermost inner cylinder portion 8 so as to be freely opened and closed. The lens barriers 9 and 9 are closed in the retracted state and opened in the photographing state by an opening / closing mechanism (not shown). Accordingly, in the retracted state, the light transmission holes 8a of the inner cylinder portion 8 are blocked by the lens barriers 9 and 9 (see FIG. 2), and in the photographing state, the light transmission holes 8a are opened by the lens barriers 9 and 9 (see FIG. 2). 4).

  A plurality of lens groups including a photographing lens 10 (see FIG. 4) positioned at the foremost side are arranged in the imaging device 2 so as to be separated from each other in the optical axis direction, and light transmission holes 8a are formed by the lens barriers 9 and 9. When is opened, light enters the photographing lens 10 from the outside.

An operation ring 11 is rotatably supported at the front end portion of the outer cylinder portion 7 (see FIG. 2). By operating the operation ring 11, manual focusing and zooming are performed, and the lens group is moved in the optical axis direction.
Since the operation ring 11 is provided around the front end portion of the outer cylinder portion 7, the user can easily perform the rotation operation of the operation ring 11. The fact that the operation ring 11 has a serrated grip surface is also suitable for improving the operability of the rotation operation.
Note that the operation ring 11 can switch the operation content between a manual focus operation and a zoom operation by control by wireless communication, which will be described later, in accordance with a user operation from the display device 4. Therefore, the operation ring 11 can be selectively used as an operator for the focus operation and the zoom operation according to the user's preference and situation.

On the outer peripheral portion of the rear surface portion 7c of the outer cylinder portion 7, first and second coupling portions 12 and 12 protruding rearward are provided at positions opposite to 180 ° (see FIGS. 3 and 6). The coupling portion 12 is provided with locking projections 12a and 12a that are spaced apart in the circumferential direction and project outward. As a result, an engagement structure that engages with coupling recesses 18a and 18a and locking pieces 17a and 17a of the adapter 3 described later is formed.
A lock pin 13 is supported in the vicinity of the coupling portion 12 in the rear surface portion 7c so as to be movable in the front-rear direction, and the lock pin 13 is urged rearward by a spring (not shown).

  An unlock lever 2a is disposed at the rear end portion of the peripheral surface portion 7a of the outer cylinder portion 7 (see FIG. 10). By operating the lock release lever 2 a, the lock pin 13 is pulled into the outer cylinder portion 7.

A battery lid 2b is disposed in a portion between the coupling portions 12 and 12 in the rear surface portion 7c of the outer cylinder portion 7 (see FIGS. 3 and 6). The image pickup apparatus 2 is formed with a battery loading portion 70 (see FIGS. 41 and 42) for housing the battery inside the battery lid 2b. By opening and closing the battery lid 2b, mounting of a battery (not shown) to the housing portion and Extraction is possible.
Here, the first and second coupling portions 12 and 12 are formed on the outer peripheral portion of the rear surface portion 7c, so that the battery lid 2b and the battery loading portion are interposed between the first and second coupling portions 12 and 12. 70 can be used for placement. In other words, the coupling portions 12 and 12 are formed on the outer peripheral portion of the rear surface portion 7c, so that it does not interfere with securing the battery storage space.

Microphones 2c and 2c and a power button 2d are disposed at the upper end of the peripheral surface portion 7a of the outer cylinder portion 7 so as to be separated from each other in the front-rear direction (see FIGS. 2, 3 and 7). The microphones 2c and 2c are parts for inputting external sound. In the device mode in which the outer cylindrical portion 7 as the lens housing is the main body as in the present embodiment, the peripheral surface portion 7a of the outer cylindrical portion 7 is most difficult to block external sound among the positions where the microphones are easily arranged. Therefore, the microphones 2c and 2c are arranged on the peripheral surface portion 7a, which is suitable for collecting external sound. Furthermore, since the microphones 2c and 2c are provided at the upper end portion of the peripheral surface portion 7a, the microphones 2c and 2c are not easily blocked when the user holds the outer cylinder portion 7, which is suitable for external audio input.
The illustrated microphones 2c and 2c are visually recognized as microphone holes from the outside. The microphones 2c and 2c themselves are arranged inward of the peripheral surface portion 7a, but at least the microphone holes (2c and 2c) for guiding the external sound to the two microphones for inputting external sound are symmetrically positioned on the peripheral surface portion 7a. Is formed. It is suitable for collecting left and right stereo sound because of its symmetrical position.
The power button 2d is arranged so that its surface does not protrude from the surface forming the peripheral surface portion 7a. For example, as shown in the figure, it is flush with the peripheral surface portion 7a. Alternatively, the surface of the power button 2d may be in a state of being dropped from the peripheral surface portion 7a.
Since the power button 2d does not protrude from the peripheral surface portion 7a, it is suitable for preventing the power button 2d from being operated accidentally.
By operating the power button 2d, the imaging apparatus 2 is turned on or turned off, and when the power is turned on, the inner cylinder portions 8 and 8 are drawn forward with respect to the outer cylinder portion 7. When the photographing state is set and the power is turned off, the inner cylindrical portions 8 and 8 that have been extended forward are retracted backward and stored in the outer cylindrical portion 7 to set the retracted state. The

A tripod hole 2e is formed at the lower end of the peripheral surface portion 7a of the outer cylinder portion 7 (see FIG. 8). The tripod hole 2e is a hole for connecting the imaging device 2 to a tripod (not shown) at the time of photographing or the like. In the case where the outer cylindrical portion 7 has a shape that forms the main body of the imaging device 2 as in the present embodiment, the tripod hole 2e is formed in the lower end portion of the peripheral surface portion 7a, so that the balance when the tripod is attached is improved. can do.
Rolling prevention protrusions 2f and 2f are provided at the lower end of the peripheral surface portion 7a of the outer cylinder portion 7 on the left and right of the tripod hole 2e (see FIGS. 3 and 8). The rolling prevention protrusions 2f and 2f slightly protrude downward. The rolling prevention protrusions 2f and 2f prevent the imaging device 2 from rolling when the imaging device 2 is placed on a desk, table, or the like, and can prevent damage or failure due to dropping of the imaging device 2.
In the case where the entire peripheral surface portion 7a is a curved surface as in the present embodiment, or at least a part thereof is a curved surface, and such a peripheral surface portion 7a forms an outer casing, the rolling prevention protrusion 2f is useful. It becomes.

A zoom switch 2g and a shutter button (shooting button) 2h are arranged close to each other in the front-rear direction at the left end of the peripheral surface portion 7a of the outer cylinder portion 7 (see FIGS. 3 and 9). The zoom switch 2g is operated to zoom between the telephoto and the wide angle, and the shutter button 2h is operated to photograph the subject. Since the zoom switch 2g and the shutter button 2h are arranged close to each other, it becomes easy for the user to perform a series of photographing operations of adjusting the angle of view by zooming and then performing a shutter operation. Note that the zoom switch 2g and the shutter button 2h may not only be arranged in the front-rear direction, but may be arranged close to each other in a state where they are aligned vertically or obliquely.
The shutter button 2h and the zoom switch 2g are disposed on the same member 2k. The member 2k forms a part of the peripheral surface portion 7a together with the outer cylinder portion 7. By assembling the zoom switch 2g and the shutter button 2h, which are disposed close to each other, to the member 2k and attaching the member 2k to the outer cylinder portion 7, the assembly of the imaging device can be made more efficient.
Note that the shutter button 2h may be, for example, an operator that takes a picture of a subject that is autofocused by half-pressing and imaged by full-pressing. For example, assuming that the imaging device 2 is used alone, the focus operation is difficult because there is no display unit (that is, the display device 4). If auto-focusing is performed by half-pressing the shutter button 2h, an operation that is intuitively easy to understand for the user can be provided. If a sound output unit is provided so that an electronic sound or the like is output during the autofocus operation, it is also suitable for user operation recognition.
The zoom switch 2g is configured in the form of a zoom lever as shown. Operability is improved by performing the zoom operation by lever operation. The zoom switch 2g may be a push button type using a wide button / tele button. Two zoom switches of a button type and a lever type may be provided.

Since the zoom switch 2g and the shutter button 2h are disposed at the left end portion of the peripheral surface portion 7a, when the image pickup apparatus 2 is gripped from below at the time of shooting, the operating finger naturally moves the zoom switch 2g and the shutter button 2h. Since it is located in the vicinity, it is possible to improve the usability of the imaging apparatus 2 by improving the operability.
The zoom switch 2g and the shutter button 2h are disposed at the left end portion of the peripheral surface portion 7a, so that they are separated from the microphones 2c and 2c provided at the upper end portion of the peripheral surface portion 7a. This prevents the microphones 2c and 2c from picking up sound as much as possible when the user operates the shutter button 2h or the zoom switch 2g.
For zoom operation, the zoom switch 2g and the operation ring 11 described above are prepared. As a result, the user can select a zoom operation method according to the situation and preference, and the operability is improved.
Further, the shutter button 2h and the power button 2d are arranged at different positions in the circumferential direction on the circumferential surface portion 7a, and are disposed apart from above and to the side of the circumferential surface portion, thereby preventing an operation error between the power operation and the photographing operation. Cheap. The shutter button 2h and the power button 2d may be separated to the right and left of the peripheral surface portion 7a, but considering that the power button 2d is appropriate above the peripheral surface portion 7a as described above, It is appropriate that the shutter button 2h be on the side (right side or left side) of the peripheral surface portion.

  A cover body 2 i is disposed on the rear side of the shutter button 2 h at the left end portion of the peripheral surface portion 7 a of the outer cylinder portion 7. The imaging apparatus 2 is provided with an external connection terminal such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) (not shown) and a memory card slot inside the cover body 2i. Accordingly, by opening the cover body 2i, it is possible to connect to an external device and mount a memory card. Further, by connecting to an external device or mounting a memory card, it is possible to record an image or video captured by the imaging device 2 on the external device or a memory card.

A display portion 2j formed of a liquid crystal panel or the like is disposed at the right end portion of the peripheral surface portion 7a of the outer cylinder portion 7 (see FIG. 10). The display unit 2j displays the remaining battery level and whether or not a memory card is inserted into the memory card slot. The display unit 2j is not used for displaying captured images.
By disposing the display unit 2j, it is possible to check the remaining amount of the battery, whether or not the memory card is inserted into the memory card slot, and the like from the outside of the imaging device 2, so that the usability of the imaging device 2 is improved. Can be achieved.

The imaging device 2 is provided with a wireless communication function. By using wireless communication, for example, display and storage of images and videos captured by the imaging device 2 on the display device 4, execution of the imaging function of the imaging device 2 by operation on the display device 4, and operation on the display device 4 Various operations such as execution of a zoom function of the imaging apparatus 2 can be performed.
For example, specifically, an NFC communication unit (NFC tag) that performs NFC (Near Field Communication) communication is mounted inside the outer cylinder portion 7 near the upper end portion of the peripheral surface portion 7a, and the display device 4 Non-contact communication is performed with the NFC communication unit installed in the. In addition, for example, a WIFI (Wireless Fidelity) communication unit is provided to transmit a captured image, and wireless communication is performed with the WIFI communication unit mounted on the display device 4.
The imaging device 2 may be turned on by NFC communication from the display device 4 side, in addition to being turned on by an operation on the power button 2d as described above. For example, when NFC communication is established, the imaging device 2 is turned on. By displaying the NFC communication function in the vicinity of the power button 2d such as the upper end of the peripheral surface portion 7a, the user can easily understand the power-on operation.
In addition, by arranging the NFC communication part on the upper side in the outer cylinder part 7, when using a tripod attached to the tripod hole 2e described above, the NFC communication part can be made as close to the display device 4 as possible. This is advantageous for contact communication.
Further, considering the state of being placed on the mounting surface 50 as will be described later with reference to FIG. 37, the user usually brings the display device 4 closer to the imaging device 2 from above. Therefore, the arrangement of the NFC communication unit on the upper side in the outer cylinder unit 7 is an arrangement suitable for short-range wireless communication even in such a usage mode.
The arrangement position of the NFC communication unit in the imaging apparatus 2 may be an example other than the upper side in the outer cylinder part 7, but at least a position close to the rear side of the outer cylinder part 7, that is, the rear surface part 7c side. It is desirable not to arrange in. When an NFC communication unit that performs short-range wireless communication is arranged on the back side, when the imaging device 2 is attached to the display device 4 by the adapter 3 as shown in FIGS. 32, 33, and 37, the NFC on the display device 4 side is arranged. This is because there is a case where the communication unit is always in close proximity and polling is always performed. For this reason, it is desirable that the NFC communication unit be disposed on a side other than the back side of the outer cylinder unit 7.

  In addition to the configuration described above, for example, the imaging device 2 may be configured to include operation rings 70 and 70 (see FIG. 11). The operation rings 70, 70 are rotatably supported side by side on the peripheral surface portion 7 a of the outer cylinder portion 7. By rotating the operation rings 70, 70, for example, an auto shooting mode, a panorama shooting mode, a continuous shooting mode, a close-up shooting mode, a night shooting mode, a background blur mode, a self-timer mode, a shake correction mode, a slide show mode, a still image Various modes in shooting and playback such as a shooting mode and a moving image shooting mode can be switched.

  By using the operation rings 70 and 70 as described above, various modes can be switched, and the usability of the imaging device 2 can be further improved.

  Although the number of operation rings 70 is arbitrary, a mode that can be set by a combination of operation positions of the operation rings 70, 70,... By providing a plurality of operation rings 70, 70,. The functionality of the imaging device 2 can be improved.

  It is also possible to provide operation buttons 71, 71,... For switching between the various modes described above instead of the operation rings 70, 70 (see FIG. 12). By providing the operation buttons 71, 71,..., The usability of the image pickup apparatus 2 can be further improved as in the case where the operation rings 70, 70 are provided.

[Configuration of another imaging device]
Although the imaging device 2 has been described above, the following imaging device 2A can be used as the configuration of the imaging unit 1 in place of the imaging device 2 (see FIGS. 13 to 19).

  Note that the imaging device 2A is different from the imaging device 2 only in that the length in the front-rear direction is reduced and the shape and function are partially different, so only the portions that are different from the imaging device 2 will be described in detail. The other parts are denoted by the same reference numerals as those assigned to similar parts in the image pickup apparatus 2 and the description thereof will be simplified or omitted.

  For example, the imaging device 2 and the imaging device 2A have different zoom magnifications, and the taken images have different qualities.

  The image pickup apparatus 2A includes an outer cylinder portion 7A, a plurality of lens groups arranged inside the outer cylinder portion 7A, and an image pickup device (not shown) located behind the lens group. In the image pickup apparatus 2A, light taken in via the lens group is photoelectrically converted by the image pickup element. Therefore, the imaging device 2A can capture images and videos.

  The outer cylindrical portion 7A includes a peripheral surface portion 7a formed in a substantially cylindrical shape penetrating in the front-rear direction, a protruding portion 7b protruding inward from a front end portion of the peripheral surface portion 7a, and a rear surface portion 7c closing the peripheral surface portion 7a from the rear. And have. 7 A of outer cylinder parts are shorter than the outer cylinder part 7 in the front-back direction.

  Inner cylinder portions 8 and 8 that are extendable in the front-rear direction are supported inside the outer cylinder portion 7A (see FIGS. 13 and 14).

  An operation ring is not supported on the outer cylinder portion 7A. Note that the imaging device 2 </ b> A may be provided with an operation ring as in the imaging device 2.

  On the outer peripheral portion of the rear surface portion 7c of the outer cylinder portion 7A, coupling portions 12 and 12 protruding rearward are provided at positions opposite to 180 ° (see FIG. 15). A lock pin 13 is supported in the vicinity of the coupling portion 12 in the rear surface portion 7c so as to be movable in the front-rear direction.

  An unlock lever 2a is disposed at the rear end portion of the peripheral surface portion 7a of the outer cylinder portion 7A (see FIG. 19). When the lock release lever 2a is operated, the lock pin 13 is pulled into the outer cylindrical portion 7A.

  A battery lid 2b is disposed in a portion between the coupling portions 12 and 12 in the rear surface portion 7c of the outer cylinder portion 7A (see FIG. 15). In the imaging device 2A, an external connection terminal and a memory card slot are provided inside the battery lid 2b. In the imaging device 2A, similarly to the imaging device 2, a cover body may be provided behind the shutter button 2h, and an external connection terminal and a memory card slot may be provided inside the cover body.

  Microphones 2c and 2c and a power button 2d are disposed at the upper end of the peripheral surface portion 7a of the outer cylinder portion 7A so as to be separated from each other in the front-rear direction (see FIGS. 13 and 16).

  A tripod hole 2e is formed at the lower end of the peripheral surface portion 7a of the outer cylinder portion 7A (see FIG. 17). At the lower end portion of the peripheral surface portion 7a of the outer cylinder portion 7A, rolling prevention protrusions 2f and 2f are provided on the left and right of the tripod hole 2e (see FIGS. 14 and 17). The rolling prevention protrusions 2f and 2f protrude outward and obliquely downward. The rolling prevention protrusions 2f and 2f prevent the imaging device 2A from rolling when the imaging device 2A is placed on a desk, table, or the like, and can prevent damage or failure due to dropping of the imaging device 2A.

  A zoom switch 2g and a shutter button 2h are arranged side by side at the left end of the peripheral surface portion 7a of the outer cylinder portion 7A (see FIGS. 13 and 18).

  A display portion 2j is disposed at the right end portion of the peripheral surface portion 7a of the outer cylinder portion 7A (see FIG. 19).

  The imaging device 2A is provided with a communication function using NFC, WIFI, wireless LAN (Local Area Network), or the like. By using wireless communication, for example, display and storage of images and videos captured by the imaging device 2A on the display device 4, execution of the imaging function of the imaging device 2A by operation on the display device 4, and operation by the display device 4 Various operations such as execution of a zoom function of the imaging apparatus 2A can be performed.

  In the imaging device 2A, as with the imaging device 2, the operation ring 70 or the operation button 71 is provided to enable switching between various modes, thereby further improving the usability of the imaging device 2A.

[Adapter configuration]
The adapter 3 is formed by arranging required parts inside and outside the housing 14 (see FIGS. 20 to 22).

  The housing 14 is formed by combining a base body 15 positioned on the front side and a cover body 16 positioned on the rear side.

  The base body 15 includes a base surface portion 17 formed in a disk shape, projecting portions 18 and 18 projecting rearward from the base surface portion 17, and guide pieces 19 and 19 provided inside the projecting portions 18 and 18, respectively. And a protruding piece portion 20 protruding rearward from the base surface portion 17 (see FIG. 23).

  The projecting portions 18 and 18 protrude from a position 180 ° opposite to the outer peripheral portion of the base surface portion 17, and are formed in a shape extending in the circumferential direction at both left and right end portions of the base surface portion 17. The projecting portion 18 is opened forward, and the inner space of the projecting portion 18 is formed as a coupling recess 18a (see FIG. 20).

  Locking pieces 17 a, 17 a,... That cover a part of the coupling recess 18 a from the front are provided on the outer peripheral portion of the base surface portion 17. The base surface portion 17 is formed with a locked hole 17b communicating with the coupling recess 18a.

  The guide pieces 19, 19 are formed in a plate shape extending vertically (see FIG. 23).

  The projecting piece portion 20 protrudes from the lower end portion of the base surface portion 17 and is formed in a plate shape extending left and right.

  A space surrounded by the guide piece portions 19 and 19 and the protruding piece portion 20 in the base body 15 is formed as a mechanism arrangement space 15a. The projecting piece 20 has a function of shielding the mechanism arranged in the mechanism arrangement space 15a from the outside and making it difficult to see the mechanism arranged inside the adapter 3 from the outside.

  The cover body 16 has a circular outer shape except for a part thereof, and has disposition notches 16a and 16b opened upward and downward at the upper end and the lower end, respectively (see FIGS. 23 and 24). .

  The cover body 16 is formed with a storage recess 16c that is continuous with the lower side of the placement notch 16a and opens rearward and upward, and a storage recess 16d that is continuous with the upper side of the placement notch 16b and is opened rearward and downward. Is formed.

  The left and right side portions of the cover body 16 are provided as placement portions 21 and 21, respectively, and the placement portions 21 and 21 are connected by a connecting portion 22. The connecting portion 22 is a portion between the storage recesses 16c and 16d.

  The arrangement part 21 is formed in a concave shape opened forward. The placement portion 21 is provided with a protruding wall portion 21a that protrudes forward and extends vertically.

  The space inside the projecting wall portion 21a in the placement portion 21 is formed as a vertically long spring placement space 21b opened forward. The upper and lower walls forming the spring arrangement spaces 21b and 21b formed in the arrangement portions 21 and 21 are formed as spring receiving surfaces 21c and 21c and stopper surfaces 21d and 21d, respectively.

  A first slider 23 is slidably supported in the vertical direction inside the housing 14 (see FIGS. 23 and 25). The first slider 23 has a U-shaped supported surface portion 24 that opens upward, side surfaces 25, 25 that protrude rearward from the left and right ends of the supported surface portion 24, and the upper ends of the side surfaces 25, 25. And projecting portions 26 and 26 projecting in directions away from each other.

  The first slider 23 is provided with a first spring receiving surface portion 27 protruding rearward from the lower end portion of the left end portion of the supported surface portion 24. The first slider 23 is provided with a receiving surface portion 28 protruding rearward from the lower end portion of the right end portion of the supported surface portion 24. The first slider 23 is provided with a second spring receiving surface portion 29 protruding rearward from the upper end portion of the right end portion of the supported surface portion 24.

  The first slider 23 is arranged with the portions other than the overhang portions 26, 26 inserted into the mechanism arrangement space 15a so that the overhang portions 26, 26 cover the guide piece portions 19, 19 of the base body 15 from the rear, respectively. Placed in. The first slider 23 is slid in the vertical direction with the side surface portions 25, 25 being guided by the guide piece portions 19, 19.

  In the state where the first slider 23 is arranged as described above, the first biasing spring 30 is arranged between the first spring receiving surface portion 27 and one spring receiving surface 21 c of the cover body 16. The first urging spring 30 is, for example, a compression coil spring, and both end portions are pressed against the first spring receiving surface portion 27 and the spring receiving surface 21c. Accordingly, the first slider 23 is urged downward by the first urging spring 30. When the first slider 23 is urged downward by the first urging spring 30, the first spring receiving surface portion 27 is pressed against the left stopper surface 21 d of the cover body 16 and the first slider 23 is moved. The downward movement is restricted.

  A second slider 31 is supported inside the housing 14 so as to be slidable in the vertical direction on the rear side of the first slider 23. The second slider 31 has a base surface portion 32 formed in a vertically long and substantially rectangular shape, and a projecting surface portion 33 protruding rightward from the right end portion at the lower end portion of the base surface portion 32.

  The second slider 31 is provided with a spring support surface portion 34 projecting rearward from the lower end portion of the projecting surface portion 33. The second slider 31 is formed with a relief notch 35 opened downward at the lower end of the base surface portion 32.

  The second slider 31 is held with a base surface portion 32 attached to a decorative panel 36. The decorative panel 36 includes a vertically long and substantially rectangular holding base 36a and side wall portions 36b and 36b protruding rearward from the left and right ends of the holding base 36a. The base surface portion 32 is attached to the rear surface of the holding base 36a and is held by the decorative panel 36 in a state of being surrounded from the side by the side wall portions 36b and 36b.

  The second slider 31 is inserted and arranged in the mechanism arrangement space 15 a while being held by the decorative panel 36. As for the 2nd slider 31, the side wall parts 36b and 36b of the decorative panel 36 are guided to each inner surface of the arrangement | positioning parts 21 and 21 in the cover body 16, and are slid up and down.

  In the state where the second slider 31 is arranged as described above, the second urging spring 37 is arranged between the spring support surface portion 34 and the second spring receiving surface portion 29 of the first slider 23. The second urging spring 37 is, for example, a compression coil spring, and both end portions are pressed against the spring support surface portion 34 and the second spring receiving surface portion 29. Accordingly, the second slider 31 is urged downward by the second urging spring 37. When the second slider 31 is urged downward by the second urging spring 37, the spring support surface portion 34 is pressed against the abutting surface portion 28 of the first slider 23, and the abutting surface portion 28 becomes the base body 15. Is pressed against the right stopper surface 21d, and the downward movement of the second slider 31 is restricted.

  The spring force of the first biasing spring 30 is smaller than the spring force of the second biasing spring 37.

  As described above, the first biasing spring 30 is disposed between the first spring receiving surface portion 27 of the first slider 23 and one spring receiving surface 21c of the cover body 16, and the second biasing spring. 37 is disposed between the spring support surface portion 34 of the second slider 31 and the second spring receiving surface portion 29 of the first slider 23, so that the first urging spring 30 and the second urging spring are disposed. 37 is connected in series via the first slider 23. Accordingly, the second slider 31 is biased downward by the first biasing spring 30 and the second biasing spring 37.

  A first attached body 38 is rotatably supported on the upper end portion of the base surface portion 32 of the second slider 31. The first mounted body 38 includes a substantially flat sandwiching portion 39 supported by the base surface portion 32, and a holding projection 40 projecting in a direction perpendicular to the sandwiching portion 39 from the distal end portion of the sandwiching portion 39. doing.

The first attached body 38 is arranged in the arrangement notch 16 a formed in the cover body 16 in a state where the base body 15 and the cover body 16 are coupled.
The 1st to-be-attached body 38 can take the accommodation position (refer FIG. 21) accommodated in the accommodation recessed part 16c and obstruct | occluded with respect to the 2nd slider 31 as a 1st state. That is, the first attached body 38 is stored in the base body 15.
Moreover, the 1st to-be-attached body 38 can take the holding position (refer FIG. 22) open | released with respect to the 2nd slider 31 as a 2nd state. The first attached body 38 is rotated between the storage position (first state) and the holding position (second state).
The 1st to-be-attached body 38 is made into the state protruded back from the cover body 16 in the holding position.

  An elastic body 41 is provided on the inner surface side of the holding portion 39 (see FIG. 26). The elastic body 41 has a flat plate-like surface portion 41a attached to the holding portion 39 and pressing protrusions 41b and 41b protruding from the center portion in the left-right direction of the surface portion 41a and a protrusion protruding from the surface portion 41a. The pressing protrusions 41c, 41c,... Positioned on the left and right of the protrusions 41b, 41b are integrally formed of a rubber material.

  The pressing protrusions 41b and 41b can be elastically deformed and are provided to be separated from each other on the left and right sides, and are formed so as to extend back and forth in a state where the first attached body 38 is rotated to the holding position. The pressing protrusions 41b and 41b are inclined so as to be separated from each other in the left-right direction as going in the protruding direction.

  The pressing protrusions 41c, 41c,... Can be elastically deformed, are spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction, and are formed to extend to the left and right. The pressing protrusions 41c, 41c,... Are inclined so as to approach the holding protrusion 40 as going in the protruding direction.

  A support plate 42 is attached to the lower end side of the central portion in the left-right direction of the cover body 16. In the state where the base body 15 and the cover body 16 are coupled, a part of the support plate 42 is positioned in the relief notch 35 formed in the second slider 31, whereby the support plate 42 and the second slider 31 are separated. Interference is prevented.

  A second attached body 43 is rotatably supported at the lower end of the support plate 42. The second attached body 43 has a substantially flat sandwiching portion 44 supported by the support plate 42 and a holding projection 45 projecting from the tip end portion of the sandwiching portion 44 in a direction perpendicular to the sandwiching portion 44. doing.

  The second attached body 43 is arranged in the arrangement notch 16b formed in the cover body 16 in a state where the base body 15 and the cover body 16 are coupled. The second attached body 43 is housed in the housing recess 16d and has a housing position (see FIG. 21) that is closed with respect to the base body 15 and a holding position (see FIG. 22) that is opened with respect to the base body 15. It is rotated between. The 2nd to-be-attached body 43 is made into the state protruded back from the cover body 16 in the holding position. That is, the second mounted body 43 is stored in the base body 15 as a storage position, like the first mounted body 38, and is protruded rearward from the cover body 16 as a holding position. .

  The same elastic body 41 as that provided in the holding portion 39 of the first attached body 38 is provided on the inner surface of the holding portion 44 (see FIG. 26).

  As described above, in the adapter 3, the first attached body 38 and the second attached body 43 can be stored in the storage recesses 16 c and 16 d, respectively. Since the mounting body 38 and the second mounted body 43 can be carried and stored in the state in which the mounting body 38 and the second mounted body 43 are housed, the handleability when not in use can be improved.

  Further, when the adapter 3 is not used, the first attached body 38 and the second attached body 43 are housed in the housing recesses 16c and 16d, respectively, so that the first attached body 38 and the second attached body 43 are accommodated. The body 43 is not protruded from the cover body 16, and the first attached body 38 and the second attached body 43 can be prevented from being damaged or damaged.

[Removal of adapter from / to imaging device]
The adapter 3 configured as described above is coupled to the imaging devices 2 and 2A as follows.

  First, the coupling portions 12 and 12 of the imaging devices 2 and 2A are inserted into the coupling recesses 18a and 18a formed in the base body 15 of the adapter 3, respectively.

Next, the adapter 3 is rotated with respect to the imaging devices 2 and 2A. When the adapter 3 is rotated, the locking pieces 17a, 17a,... Of the adapter 3 are engaged with the locking protrusions 12a, 12a,. Movement in the front-rear direction with respect to the devices 2 and 2A is restricted. That is, a state where the locking protrusions engage with the locking pieces 17a and 17a of the adapter 3 is formed.
At the same time, the lock pin 13 of the imaging devices 2 and 2A is pressed by the base body 15 and the lock pin 13 is pulled into the outer cylinder portion 7 against the urging force of the spring, and the adapter 3 rotates to a predetermined position. When the locked hole 17b is aligned with the lock pin 13, the lock pin 13 is projected from the outer cylinder portion 7 by a spring and inserted into the lock hole 17b.

By inserting the lock pin 13 into the lock hole 17b, the rotation of the adapter 3 with respect to the imaging devices 2 and 2A is restricted, and the adapter 3 is coupled in a locked state with respect to the imaging devices 2 and 2A.
As described above, by relatively rotating the imaging device 2 and the adapter 3 via the coupling portions 12 and 12, the imaging device 2 and the adapter 3 can be easily coupled. Further, the coupled state is maintained by the lock pin 13.
On the outer peripheral portion of the rear surface portion 7c of the outer cylinder portion 7, first and second coupling portions 12 and 12 protruding rearward are provided at positions opposite to 180 ° (see FIGS. 3 and 6). The coupling portion 12 is provided with locking projections 12a and 12a that are spaced apart in the circumferential direction and project outward. A lock pin 13 is supported in the vicinity of the coupling portion 12 in the rear surface portion 7c so as to be movable in the front-rear direction, and the lock pin 13 is urged rearward by a spring (not shown).

  To release the coupling of the adapter 3 to the imaging devices 2 and 2A, the adapter 3 is connected to the imaging device 2 in a state where the lock release lever 2a is operated and the lock pin 13 is pulled into the outer cylinder portion 7 to release the lock. This is done by rotating the 2A in the direction opposite to that when coupled. When the adapter 3 is rotated in the direction opposite to that when coupled to the imaging devices 2 and 2A, the locking pieces 17a, 17a,... And the locking projections 12a, 12a of the imaging devices 2, 2A,.・ The state of engagement with is released. In this state, the adapter 3 is moved backward with respect to the imaging devices 2 and 2A, and the coupling portions 12 and 12 are pulled out from the coupling recesses 18a and 18a, whereby the coupling of the adapter 3 to the imaging devices 2 and 2A is released.

[Operation when the adapter is attached to or detached from the display device]
Below, the operation | movement at the time of attachment with respect to the display apparatus 4 of the adapter 3 is demonstrated (refer FIG. 27 thru | or FIG. 33).

  In a state before the adapter 3 is attached to the display device 4, the first slider 23 presses the first spring receiving surface portion 27 against the left stopper surface 21 d of the cover body 16 by the urging force of the first urging spring 30. This restricts the downward movement (see FIG. 27). At this time, in the second slider 31, the spring supporting surface portion 34 is pressed against the abutting surface portion 28 of the first slider 23 by the second urging spring 37, and the abutting surface portion 28 is brought into contact with the right stopper surface 21 d in the base body 15. The downward movement is regulated by being pressed.

  The adapter 3 is attached to the display device 4 by the first attached body 38 and the second attached body 43 being pulled out from the storage recesses 16c and 16d of the cover body 15 and rotated to the holding position. Is called.

  When the adapter 3 is attached to the display device 4, the first attached body 38 is gripped and moved upward.

  When the first attached body 38 moves upward, first, the second slider 31 is moved upward along with the movement of the first attached body 38 (see FIG. 28). By moving the second slider 31 upward, the second urging spring 37 is compressed.

  Further, when the second slider 31 is moved upward along with the movement of the first attached body 38, the second urging spring 37 is compressed and the second urging spring 37 is compressed. The second spring receiving surface 29 is pressed upward, and the first slider 23 is moved upward (see FIG. 29). As the first slider 23 is moved upward, the first biasing spring 30 is compressed. Accordingly, the second urging spring 37 and the first urging spring 30 are compressed simultaneously.

  As described above, when the first attached body 38 is moved upward, the distance between the first attached body 38 and the second attached body 43 is increased. The first attached body 38 is moved upward to a position corresponding to the size of the display device 4 to be attached (see FIGS. 30 and 31).

  Next, the display device 4 is sandwiched between the first attached body 38 and the second attached body 43, and the adapter 3 is attached to the display device 4 (see FIGS. 32 and 33). At this time, the first attached body 38 is urged toward the second attached body 43 by the first urging spring 30 and the second urging spring 37, and the elastic body 41 is applied to the display device 4. , 41 are brought into close contact with each other.

  In a state where the adapter 3 is attached to the small display device 4, the distance between the first attached body 38 and the second attached body 43 is small (see FIG. 32), and the large display device 4 In the state where the adapter 3 is attached, the distance between the first attached body 38 and the second attached body 43 is increased (see FIG. 33).

When the adapter 3 is attached to the display device 4, the holding projection 40 of the first attached body 38 and the holding projection 45 of the second attached body 43 wrap around the back side of the display device 4. Has been. Accordingly, the adapter 3 is prevented from falling off from the display device 4 forward.
When the adapter 3 is attached to the display device 4 as shown in FIG. 32 or 33, the second attached body 43 is fixed and the first attached body 38 side is extended. The height direction of the display panel 6 of the display device 4 is adjusted by adjusting only the distance between the first attached body 38 and the second attached body 43 by expanding and contracting only the first attached body 38 which is the upper side. The imaging optical axis of the imaging device 2 is positioned at a position equal to or lower than the center point (in the short side direction of the housing of the display device 4). The bottom surface position of the imaging device 2 and the bottom surface position of the display device 4 are substantially the same regardless of the size of the display device 4.
For this reason, regardless of the size of the display device 4, the user can stably hold the display device 4 to which the imaging unit 1 is attached. In addition, when the display device 4 to which the imaging unit 1 is attached is placed on a desk or the like as it is, the posture is stable and suitable for imaging while being placed.
In addition, since the second attached body 43 is fixed, there is an advantage that the attachment state of the adapter 3 to the display device 4 is stabilized.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 30, FIG. 31, etc., the adapter 3 is provided with the mark 48 which shows that the 1st to-be-attached body 38 side is the structure extended upwards. This mark 48 allows the user to recognize that the position of the first attached body 38 extends upward, so that the attachment method can be easily understood when attaching to the display device 4, thereby improving the usability. Can do.

  To remove the adapter 3 from the display device 4, the first attached body 38 is gripped, the first attached body 38 is moved upward together with the second slider 31, and the display device 4 is moved to the first attached body. This is performed by being pulled out from between the body 38 and the second attached body 43. After the display device 4 is pulled out from between the first attached body 38 and the second attached body 43, when the upward force applied to the first attached body 38 is released, One attached body 38 is moved downward together with the second slider 31 and the first slider 23, and the first slider 23 and the first slider 38 are moved by the biasing force of the first biasing spring 30 and the second biasing spring 37. The second slider 31 returns to the original state before being attached to the display device 4.

[Operation by Series Connection of First Energizing Spring and Second Energizing Spring]
As described above, in the adapter 3, the first urging spring 30 and the second urging spring 37 are connected in series via the first slider 23, and as the first slider 23 slides. Thus, the second biasing spring 37 and the first biasing spring 30 are compressed simultaneously.

  An operation when the second urging spring 37 and the first urging spring 30 are compressed at the same time will be described (see FIG. 34).

  FIG. 34 is a graph showing the amount of spring extension (compression amount) on the horizontal axis and the spring force (force amount) on the vertical axis. In the imaging unit 1, it is desirable that the display device 4 having a different size is held between the first attached body 38 and the second attached body 43 with a constant force, and in a state where the extension amount of the spring is changed. It is ideal that the spring force is constant (state A).

  State B and state C shown in the graph show the relationship between the amount of extension and the amount of force of the first urging spring and the second urging spring having different spring forces, respectively, which are greatly inclined with respect to the state A. .

  On the other hand, state D shows the relationship between the amount of extension and the amount of force when a first urging spring and a second urging spring having different spring forces are connected in series, and state D has an inclination angle with respect to state A. The state is smaller than the state B and the state C, and is closer to the ideal state A than the state B and the state C.

  Accordingly, like the adapter 3, the first urging spring 30 and the second urging spring 37 are connected in series, and the second urging spring 37 and the first urging spring 37 are moved in accordance with the sliding operation of the first slider 23. Since the biasing spring 30 is configured to be compressed at the same time, the first attached body is changed when the size of the interval between the first attached body 38 and the second attached body 43 is changed. The change in the downward biasing force on the body 38 is reduced.

[Adapter pressing protrusion and pressing protrusion action]
As described above, in the state where the display device 4 is sandwiched between the first attached body 38 and the second attached body 43 and the adapter 3 is attached to the display device 4, the pressing bumps of the elastic bodies 41, 41. .. And the pressing protrusions 41c, 41c,... Are in close contact with the display device 4.

  When the pressing protrusions 41b, 41b,... Are in close contact with the display device 4, the pressing protrusions 41b, 41b,. The biasing spring 37 biases the second mounted body 43 in the direction approaching the first mounted body 38, so that the pressing bump inclined with respect to the protruding direction from the planar portion 41a. The parts 41b, 41b,... Are elastically deformed and crushed between the display device 4 and the planar part 41a (see FIG. 35).

  Therefore, the contact area of the pressing protrusions 41b, 41b,... With the display device 4 is increased, and the adapter 3 can be effectively prevented from falling off from the display device 4.

  In the above, the pressing protrusions 41b and 41b positioned side by side have been shown to be inclined in directions away from each other in the alignment direction as they go in the protruding direction from the planar portion 41a. The pressing protrusions 41b and 41b may be inclined in a direction in which they approach each other in the alignment direction as they go in the protruding direction from the planar part 41a.

  In the state where the pressing protrusions 41c, 41c,... Are in close contact with the display device 4, the pressing protrusions 41c, 41c,. Since the second attached body 43 is urged by the biasing spring 37 in the direction approaching the first attached body 38, the pressing protrusion is inclined with respect to the protruding direction from the planar portion 41a. 41c, 41c,... Are elastically deformed and crushed between the display device 4 and the planar portion 41a (see FIG. 36).

  Therefore, the contact area of the pressing protrusions 41c, 41c,... With the display device 4 is increased, and the adapter 3 can be effectively prevented from falling off the display device 4.

  Further, the pressing protrusions 41c, 41c,... Move away from the pivot point of the first mounted body 38 and the second mounted body 43 with respect to the first slider 23 or the base body 15 in the protruding direction. Since the first attached body 38 and the second attached body 43 are inclined in the direction, the first attached body 38 and the distal end side of the second attached body 43 with respect to the display device 4 It is difficult to move to the opposite side, and the adapter 3 can be more effectively prevented from falling off the display device 4.

  Further, the pressing protrusions 41c, 41c,... Are provided apart from each other in the direction connecting the rotation fulcrum and the tip of the first attached body 38 and the second attached body 43. The contact area with the display device 4 is sufficiently large, so that the adapter 3 can be more effectively prevented from falling off the display device 4.

[Usage of image pickup unit, etc.]
As described above, the adapter 3 attached to the imaging device 2, 2 </ b> A is attached to the display device 4, and the imaging device 1 is configured by attaching the imaging device 2, 2 </ b> A to the display device 4 via the adapter 3. .

  In a state where the adapter 3 is attached to the display device 4, the first attached body 38 and the second attached body 43 are rotated to the holding position. In this state, for example, the first attached body 38 or the second attached body 43 and the display device 4 are placed on a placement surface 50 such as a desk, so that the imaging unit 1 is used in a stationary state. (See FIG. 37).

  As described above, the first attached body 38 and the second attached body 43 function not only as a function for attaching the adapter 3 to the display device 4 but also as a stand for using the imaging unit 1 in a stationary state. Therefore, usability can be improved by improving functionality.

  The image and video shooting operations in the portable state and stationary state of the imaging unit 1 are the same, and the imaging devices 2 and 2A and the display device 4 are wirelessly communicated and acquired by the imaging devices 2 and 2A. Images and videos are displayed on the display panel 6 of the display device 4. The photographer confirms the screen displayed on the display panel 6 and operates the shutter button 2h of the imaging devices 2 and 2A or operates a predetermined operation unit of the display panel 6 which is a touch panel, by the imaging devices 2 and 2A. Captured images and videos can be taken.

[Examples with different numbers of biasing springs]
In the above, the adapter 3 provided with the two urging springs of the first urging spring 30 and the second urging spring 37 is shown as an example. For example, three or more urging springs are provided. An adapter may be configured.

  Hereinafter, an adapter 3A provided with three urging springs is shown as an example (see FIG. 38). The adapter 3A shown below is an example showing that the adapter according to the present technology can be configured using three or more biasing springs, and the configuration and the like are conceptually described below. To do.

  Each adapter 3 </ b> A has a first slider 23, a second slider 31, and a third slider 46 that are slidable in the vertical direction. A second biasing spring 37 is supported between the first slider 23 and the second slider 31, and a first biasing spring 30 is supported between the first slider 23 and the third slider 46. A third biasing spring 47 is supported between the third slider 46 and the cover body 16.

  Accordingly, in the adapter 3A, the second biasing spring 37, the first biasing spring 30, and the third biasing spring 47 are connected in series via the first slider 23 and the third slider 46. Yes.

  The spring force of the first biasing spring 30 is smaller than the spring force of the second biasing spring 37, and the spring force of the third biasing spring 47 is smaller than the spring force of the first biasing spring 30. Yes.

  In the adapter 3A, when the second slider 31 is moved along with the movement of the first attached body 38, the second urging spring 37 is compressed and the spring force of the second urging spring 37 is increased. The first slider 23 is applied to the first slider 23, and is moved in the same direction as the second slider 31 (see FIG. 39). As the first slider 23 is moved, the first urging spring 30 is compressed, and the spring force of the first urging spring 30 is applied to the third slider 46, and the third slider 46. Is moved in the same direction as the first slider 23. Further, as the third slider 46 is moved, the third urging spring 47 is compressed.

  Thus, in the adapter 3A, the second biasing spring 37, the first biasing spring 30, and the third biasing spring 47 are connected in series via the first slider 23 and the third slider 46. The second urging spring 37, the first urging spring 30, and the third urging spring 47 are simultaneously compressed as the connected first slider 23 slides. Therefore, when the size of the distance between the first attached body 38 and the second attached body 43 is changed, the change in the urging force with respect to the first attached body 38 is reduced.

  In the adapter according to the present technology, four or more urging springs may be connected in series via a slider.

[One Embodiment of Imaging Unit]
The block diagram by one Embodiment of this technique imaging unit is shown below (refer FIG. 45).

  The imaging unit 1 includes an imaging device 2 (2A) and an adapter 3 (3A).

  The imaging device 2 (2A) includes a lens group 52 arranged side by side in the optical axis direction, an imaging element 53 that photoelectrically converts light captured through the lens group 52, and analog-digital conversion of a captured image signal. It has a camera signal processing unit 54 that performs signal processing and an image processing unit 55 that performs recording and reproduction processing of image signals. In addition, an R / W (reader / writer) 56 that writes and reads image signals to and from the memory card 100, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 57 that controls the entire image pickup apparatus 2 (2A), and a user require Input operation units 58, 58,... (Such as zoom switch 2g, shutter button 2h, etc.) such as various switches to be operated, and an NFC communication unit 59.

  The camera signal processing unit 54 performs various signal processing such as conversion of the output signal from the image sensor 53 into a digital signal, noise removal, image quality correction, and conversion into a luminance / color difference signal.

  The image processing unit 55 performs compression encoding / decompression decoding processing of an image signal based on a predetermined image data format, conversion processing of data specifications such as resolution, and the like.

  The R / W 56 writes the image data encoded by the image processing unit 55 to the memory card 100 and reads the image data recorded on the memory card 100.

The CPU 57 functions as a control processing unit that controls each unit provided in the imaging apparatus 2 (2A), and controls each unit based on instruction input signals from the input operation units 58, 58,.
The CPU 57 can transmit and receive various data and control information to and from the display device 4 side by wireless communication by the communication unit 59 having the NFC communication unit and the WIFI communication unit.

  The input operation units 58, 58,... Output an instruction input signal corresponding to the operation by the user to the CPU 57.

  The memory card 100 is, for example, a semiconductor memory that can be attached to and detached from a memory card slot connected to the R / W 56.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the imaging apparatus 2 (2A) will be described.

  When a shutter (not shown) is operated by an instruction input signal from the input operation units 58, 58,..., The captured image signal is output from the camera signal processing unit 54 to the image processing unit 55 and subjected to compression coding processing. Are converted into digital data of a predetermined data format. The converted data is output to the R / W 56 and written to the memory card 100. The converted data may be transferred to the display device 4 by wireless communication and output to the display panel 6 or may be written in a recording unit of the display device 4.

  When the image data recorded on the memory card 100 is reproduced, predetermined image data is read out from the memory card 100 by the R / W 56 in response to an operation on the input operation units 58, 58,. After the decompression decoding process is performed by the processing unit 55, the reproduced image signal is transferred to the display device 4 by wireless communication and output to the display panel 6 to display the reproduced image.

[Battery loading structure]
The battery loading structure in the imaging apparatus 2 described above will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 40 shows the back surface of the battery lid 2b and the battery loading portion 70 exposed to the rear surface portion 7c side of the outer cylinder portion 7 by opening the battery lid 2b.
On the back surface of the battery lid 2b, four slide claws 61 are provided. Moreover, the flexible connection member 62 positioned in the state which made the boss | hub 63, 63 ... penetrated is attached to the back surface of the battery cover 2b. The flexible connecting member 62 is fixed by caulking to the boss 63 or by adhesion to the back surface of the battery lid 2b. The distal end portion 62 a of the flexible connecting member 62 is extended so as to protrude from the plane of the battery lid 2 b, and the distal end portion 62 a is inserted into an insertion hole 72 provided above the battery loading portion 70.

  In FIG. 40, for the purpose of explanation, the battery lid 2b is shown in a state where it is removed from the outer cylinder portion 7. Normally, when the battery lid 2b is removed, the tip end portion 62a of the flexible connecting member 62 is as shown in FIG. Are locked in a state of being inserted into the insertion hole 72. That is, the flexible connecting member 62 constitutes a hinge mechanism between the outer cylinder portion 7 and the battery lid 2b. As a result, even when the battery cover 2b is opened, the battery cover 2b is prevented from falling off the outer cylinder portion 7. Further, since the distal end portion 62a has a certain length, the battery lid 2b can move freely with respect to the outer cylinder portion 7 to some extent.

  The battery loading unit 70 is a concave space in which a flat rectangular battery 90 shown in FIG. 41 can be mounted. Electrode terminals 71, 71, 71 that are in contact with the electrode terminals 91, 91, 91 of the battery 90 are formed above the battery loading unit 70. FIG. 42 shows a state in which the battery 90 is loaded in the battery loading unit 70. In this state, the electrode terminals 91, 91, 91 and the electrode terminals 71, 71, 71 are in contact with each other.

Locking rails 74 and 74 for attaching the battery lid 2b are formed on the left and right sides behind the space as the battery loading portion 70. The two locking rails 74 and 74 each have two notches. 73, 73 are formed.
The four cutouts 73 in total are formed in a positional relationship corresponding to the four slide claws 61 on the back surface of the battery lid 2b.

  When the battery lid 2b is closed, the back surface of the battery lid 2b is applied to the rear surface portion 7c side of the outer cylinder portion 7, and the four slide claws 61 are fitted into the four cutout portions 73 as shown in FIG. To do. From this state, the battery lid 2b is slid upward to obtain the state shown in FIG. As a result, the slide claw 61 is locked to the locking rails 74 and 74, and the battery lid 2b is closed.

When opening the battery cover 2b, the battery cover 2b is slid downward. For this operation, as shown in FIG. 44, it is desirable to form a minute projection 65 to be hooked on the surface of the battery lid 2b or to display a mark 66 indicating the sliding direction.
When the user slides the battery lid 2b downward, the four slide claws 61 are moved to the positions of the four notches 73 as shown in FIG. If the battery lid 2b is lifted in this state, the lid is opened as shown in FIG.

As described above, the battery 90 is loaded into the battery loading portion 70 formed on the rear surface portion 7 c side of the outer cylinder portion 7. In this case, the flat battery 90 is loaded in a posture in which the plane is perpendicular to the imaging optical axis of the imaging device 2. When the battery 90 is loaded in parallel with the imaging optical axis, a shape portion for storing an extra battery must be formed in the substantially cylindrical shape of the outer cylinder portion 7, but the battery 90 is placed along the rear surface portion 7c. By storing in a vertical posture, it is possible to prevent the outer casing shape from being affected. As a result, the degree of freedom in designing the imaging device 2 is also increased.
In addition, since the battery loading unit 70 is provided on the rear surface portion 7c as described above, it is suitable for downsizing the entire imaging device 2 even in relation to a substrate (not shown) inside the outer cylinder unit 7. For example, a substrate on which an image sensor is arranged is arranged perpendicular to the optical axis. By forming a battery storage space in parallel with the substrate, the housing size in the direction of the optical axis is suitable.
Further, since the battery 90 is detachable, it can be replaced with a spare battery for long-time shooting or the like, which is convenient for use.

Further, when the battery lid 2b is opened, it is only necessary to slide the battery lid 2b downward and lift it, and it is easy and the position flexibility is high without being dropped by the flexible connecting member 62. For this reason, the battery lid 2b is unlikely to get in the way when the battery is replaced, and the loss of the battery lid 2b is prevented.
Further, since the upper portion of the battery lid 2b is connected to the outer cylinder portion 7 by the flexible connecting member 62, the battery lid 2b naturally tends to be in a position to cover the battery loading portion 70. For this reason, it is easy for the user to apply the slide claw 61 to the position of the notch 73, and the act of closing the battery cover 2b can be executed by an extremely simple operation of sliding upward as it is.
By providing the battery lid 2b, the appearance of the rear surface portion 7c can be improved. Also, the battery can be prevented from falling off.

In addition, the slide when the battery lid 2b is opened and closed is performed along the locking rails 74 and 74, but is performed in a state where the coupling portions 12 and 12 are avoided. Therefore, the function of the coupling parts 12 and 12 is not inhibited. Of course, the coupling parts 12 and 12 are fixed structures that do not slide, and the function of the coupling parts 12 and 12 is maintained regardless of the sliding of the battery lid 2b.
In addition, since the battery lid 2b slides downward, the shape of the battery lid can be prevented from being exposed above the outer cylinder portion 7. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the battery lid 2 b is exposed on the lower side, and the boundary with the battery lid 2 b can be seen on the peripheral surface of the outer cylinder portion 7. Such a boundary is conspicuously disturbed when it is on the upper side. In other words, by adopting the downward slide structure, it is possible to enhance the aesthetic appearance on the upper side and improve the appearance.

[Others]
In the above example, the first urging spring 30, the second urging spring 37, and the third urging spring 47 are all compression coil springs, but these urging springs are of other types. A spring may be sufficient, for example, a tension coil spring may be sufficient.

  In the above, the example in which the first attached body 38 is moved in the up and down direction while being biased in the direction approaching the second attached body 43 is shown. You may be comprised so that both the body 38 and the 2nd to-be-attached body 43 may be moved to an up-down direction in the state urged | biased in the direction which mutually approaches. In this case, a slide mechanism is provided in which the second attached body 43 can move in the vertical direction, and the biasing force of a plurality of springs connected in series to the second attached body 43 is applied. It is also possible.

  By the way, although the imaging device 2 has shown the thing of a substantially cylindrical shape so far, the shape of the imaging device 2 is not limited. For example, as shown in FIG. 46, the outer casing shape of the imaging apparatus 2 may be a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape.

[Summary]
In the above embodiment, the imaging unit 1 is formed by the imaging device 2 and the adapter 3.
By configuring the imaging unit with the imaging device and the mounting unit, the imaging device can be attached to an external display device and used.
The imaging device 2 includes a communication unit 59 that transmits image data to an external display device, an outer cylinder unit 7 in which at least one lens is disposed, an imaging element 53, a shooting button (shutter button 2h), A power button 2d is provided. A zoom switch 2g is also provided. In addition, a rolling prevention unit (rolling prevention protrusions 2f and 2f) that prevents the apparatus housing from rolling in the mounted state is provided.
The outer cylinder portion 7 is provided with a peripheral surface portion 7a, the shutter button 2h is disposed, for example, on the left side of the peripheral surface portion 7a, the power button 2d is disposed above the peripheral surface portion 7a, and the zoom switch 2g is disposed on the peripheral surface portion 7a. ing.

As described above, such an imaging apparatus 2 is suitable as an apparatus that performs an imaging / display operation in cooperation with an external display apparatus. In particular, by providing the imaging element 53, the shutter button 2h, the power button 2d, and the zoom switch 2g on the peripheral surface portion 7a, the rear surface side can be attached to the display device, and an image having a shape suitable for cooperation with the display device is obtained. The device 2 is easy to realize.
Further, the imaging device 2 is not provided with a display unit that is used to display a captured image obtained by the imaging element 53. As a result, it is easy to realize downsizing as an imaging device that cooperates with an external display device, and it is easy to realize an imaging device having a shape suitable for attachment to the external display device.
The peripheral surface portion 7a is composed of a plurality of members. That is, the peripheral surface portion 7a is not only composed of an integral part as the outer cylinder part 7, but is formed together with other parts such as the member 2k. Thereby, a surrounding surface part can be formed in the state which provided the several functional part. However, the peripheral surface portion 7a may be configured by only an integral part as the outer cylinder portion 7.
When all or part of the peripheral surface portion 7a is a curved surface, the rolling prevention protrusions 2f and 2f are useful.

An adapter 3 that is attached to an imaging device 2 that transmits an image to an external display device 4 and that is detachable from the display device 4 is attached to an outer cylinder portion 7 of the imaging device 2. Movable sliders (23, 31), a first attached body 38 connected to the sliders (23, 31), and a second attached that can change the interval between the first attached bodies 38. A body 43, and a biasing member (first and second biasing springs 30, 37) for biasing in a direction in which the distance between the first mounted body 38 and the second mounted body 43 approaches, The display device 4 is held by the first attached body 38 and the second attached body 43.
By attaching the adapter 3 to the imaging device 2, the imaging device 2 can be attached to the external display device 4 for use.
When viewed as the entire imaging unit, the first attached body 38 and the second attached body 43 are arranged on the back side thereof, thereby realizing a structure for attaching to the display device on the back side of the imaging unit.

The imaging device 2 includes first and second coupling portions 12 and 12 that are configured to be coupled to the adapter 3 that is a mounting device, and the first and second coupling portions are connected to the rear surface portion 7c of the outer cylinder portion 7. Parts 12, 12 are arranged, and the storage part (battery loading part 70) for storing the battery is the rear surface part 7 c of the outer cylinder part 7, and is between the first connecting part 12 and the second connecting part 12. Is provided.
Therefore, the battery loading unit 70 is provided by effectively using the rear surface portion where the first and second coupling portions 12, 12 are provided, that is, the space on the mounting surface side with the adapter 3. In particular, since the battery loading unit 70 is provided between the first and second coupling units 12 and 12, the battery loading unit 70 can be provided without hindering the mounting of the adapter 3.

  The imaging device 2 and the adapter 3 are coupled by relatively rotating the imaging device 2 body and the adapter 3 via the first and second coupling parts 12 and 12. As a result, the imaging device and the mounting device can be easily combined.

  In the imaging unit 1 (51) and the adapters 3 and 3A, the first attached body 38 is connected to the second slider 31 having the maximum number of biasing springs interposed between the base body 15 and the first attached body 38. The first attached body 38 and the second attached body 43 can be attached to the display device 4 having different sizes by changing the distance between them, and each spring force of the urging spring is changed to the first spring force. These are made smaller in order from the mounted body 38 side to the base body 15 side.

  Accordingly, when the distance between the first attached body 38 and the second attached body 43 is changed, the spring force is hardly changed regardless of the extension amount of the urging spring. Since the change in the urging force of the body 38 in the direction approaching the second attached body 43 is reduced, it is possible to ensure a stable attachment state of the adapter 3 to the display device 4 regardless of the size of the display device 4. it can.

  Further, since the plurality of urging springs are connected in series, it is possible to secure a large amount of expansion / contraction of the urging springs, and the first cover corresponding to the display devices 4 having different sizes. A sufficient distance between the mounting body 38 and the second mounted body 43 can be ensured.

  Further, in the adapter 3, a first slider 23 and a second slider 31 are provided as a plurality of sliders, and a first biasing spring 30 and a second biasing spring 37 are provided as a plurality of biasing springs. The spring force of the first biasing spring 30 is smaller than the spring force of the second biasing spring 37.

  Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the difference in spring force according to the size of the interval between the first mounted body 38 and the second mounted body 43 with the minimum necessary configuration, and the number of parts can be reduced and the mechanism can be reduced. In this way, it is possible to ensure a stable attachment state of the adapter 3 to the display device 4 regardless of the size of the display device 4.

  Furthermore, since the plurality of biasing springs are arranged side by side in the direction orthogonal to the sliding direction of the slider, the adapters 3 and 3A can be reduced in size in the sliding direction.

[Technology]
Note that the effects described in the present specification are merely examples and are not limited, and other effects may be obtained.
The present technology may be configured as follows.

(1) an image sensor;
A communication unit capable of transmitting image data to an external display device;
An outer cylinder portion provided with the image sensor inside;
A mounting part to which the mounted body can be attached;
A release portion that is provided on a peripheral surface portion of the outer cylinder portion, and that can release the mounted state of the mounted body attached to the mounting portion;
A power button provided on the outer cylinder,
A shooting button provided on the outer cylinder,
With
The image pickup apparatus, wherein the release unit is provided at a position in the circumferential direction that is different in a circumferential direction from a position where the power button or the shooting button is arranged.
(2) an image sensor;
A communication unit capable of transmitting image data to an external display device;
An outer cylinder portion provided with the image sensor inside;
A mounting portion provided on the rear surface side opposite to the light capturing surface side of the image sensor;
A release part that is provided in the outer cylinder part and that allows the mounted state of the mounted body attached to the attachment part to be released;
A power button,
A shooting button;
With
The image pickup apparatus, wherein the release unit is provided at a position in the circumferential direction different from a position at which the power button or the shooting button is arranged on a peripheral surface portion of the outer cylinder portion.
(3) The imaging device according to (1) or (2) , wherein the outer cylinder portion has an arcuate cross-sectional shape in a plane perpendicular to the optical axis of the imaging element.
(4) The imaging device according to any one of (1) to (3) , wherein the outer cylinder portion has a substantially cylindrical shape.
(5) The imaging device according to any one of (1) to (4) , wherein the power button is provided on an upper end portion in a direction viewed from a photographer when photographing on a peripheral surface portion of the outer cylinder portion.
(6) The imaging device according to any one of (1) to (5) , wherein a tripod hole is formed in the outer cylinder portion.
(7) The imaging device according to any one of (1) to (6) , wherein a microphone hole is formed in the outer cylinder portion.
(8) said microphone hole, an imaging device according to (7) are formed, one in a position to be symmetrical about a plane including the optical axis of the imaging device.
(9) The imaging device according to any one of (1) to (8) , wherein the outer tube portion is provided with a light emitting display portion that displays a power-on state.
(10) The imaging device according to any one of (1) to (9) , wherein a rolling prevention portion is formed in the outer cylinder portion.
(11) The photographing button is provided below the power button on the peripheral surface portion of the outer cylinder portion and above the tripod hole formed in the outer cylinder portion. ) To (10) .
(12) The imaging device according to any one of (1) to (11) , wherein a zoom operator is provided in the outer casing.
(13) The attachment portion includes a locking portion that is locked to the locking portion of the mounted body by rotating the mounted body around an axis parallel to the optical axis of the imaging device. The imaging device according to any one of (1) to (12) .
(14) The imaging device according to any one of (1) to (13) , wherein the attachment portion includes at least two locking portions.
(15) The imaging device according to any one of (1) to (14) , wherein the attachment portion is provided on a rear surface side opposite to a light capturing surface side of the imaging element.
(16) The imaging device according to any one of (1) to (15) , wherein the mounted body is an adapter for mounting the external display device.
(17) The adapter includes a first attachment portion and a second attachment portion,
The imaging device according to (16) , wherein the external display device can be gripped by the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion.
(18) The release portion is provided below the power button on the peripheral surface portion of the outer cylinder portion and above a tripod hole formed in the outer cylinder portion. ) To (17) .
(19) The imaging device according to any one of (1) to (18) , wherein the release portion is disposed on a rear surface side in the peripheral surface portion of the outer cylinder portion.
(20) The imaging device according to any one of (1) to (19) , wherein the release unit is connected to a lock member for locking a mounting state of the mounted body.
(21) The imaging device according to (20) , wherein the lock member is a member that can protrude from a rear surface side of the outer cylinder portion.
(22) The imaging device according to any one of (1) to (21) , wherein the release unit is a mechanism that is slidable in a direction along the optical axis of the imaging element.
(23) when viewed in the optical axis direction of the imaging device, the battery housing part for housing the battery, to any of the above are arranged on the inner side of the at least two locking parts (1) to (22) The imaging device described.
(24) The imaging device according to (23) , further including a battery lid that exposes the battery housing portion to the rear side of the imaging element.
(25) The communication device according to any one of (1) to (24) , wherein the first communication method and a second communication method different from the first communication method enable communication with the external display device. Imaging device.
(26) The imaging device according to (25) , wherein a communicable distance of the first communication method is shorter than a communicable distance of the second communication method.
(27) The imaging device according to (25) or (26) , wherein the image data is transmitted to the external display device by the second communication method.

2 ... Imaging device, 2a ... Release part, 2b ... Battery cover, 2c ... Microphone hole, 2d ... Power button, 2e ... Tripod hole, 2f ... Rolling prevention part, 2g ... Zoom operator, 2h ... Shooting button, 2j ... Light emitting display part, 3 ... Mounted object (adapter), 4 ... Display device, 7 ... Outer cylinder part, 12 ... Mounting part, 12a ... Locking part, 13 ... Lock member, 17a ... Locking part, 18a locking part 53 ... Image sensor, 59 ... Communication unit, 70 ... Battery storage unit

Claims (27)

An image sensor;
A communication unit capable of transmitting image data to an external display device;
An outer cylinder portion provided with the image sensor inside;
A mounting part to which the mounted body can be attached;
A release portion that is provided on a peripheral surface portion of the outer cylinder portion, and that can release the mounted state of the mounted body attached to the mounting portion;
A power button provided on the outer cylinder,
A shooting button provided on the outer cylinder,
With
The image pickup apparatus, wherein the release unit is provided at a position in the circumferential direction that is different in a circumferential direction from a position where the power button or the shooting button is arranged. An image sensor;
A communication unit capable of transmitting image data to an external display device;
An outer cylinder portion provided with the image sensor inside;
A mounting portion provided on the rear surface side opposite to the light capturing surface side of the image sensor;
A release part that is provided in the outer cylinder part and that allows the mounted state of the mounted body attached to the attachment part to be released;
A power button,
A shooting button;
With
The image pickup apparatus, wherein the release unit is provided at a position in the circumferential direction different from a position at which the power button or the shooting button is arranged on a peripheral surface portion of the outer cylinder portion. The outer cylinder portion, in a plane perpendicular to the optical axis of the imaging device, an imaging apparatus according to claim 1 or 2 having an arcuate cross-sectional shape. Imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the outer cylinder part is substantially tubular shape. The imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the power button is provided on an upper end portion in a direction viewed from a photographer at the time of photographing on a peripheral surface portion of the outer cylinder portion. Imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 Tripod hole to the outer cylindrical portion is formed. Imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 microphone hole in the outer cylindrical portion is formed. The imaging apparatus according to claim 7 , wherein the microphone holes are formed one by one at positions that are symmetrical with respect to a plane including the optical axis of the imaging element. The outer cylinder part, an imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 8 emitting display unit for displaying the power-on state is provided. Imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 9 prevention portion rolling on the outer cylindrical portion is formed. The shooting button, the peripheral surface of the outer cylindrical portion, a lower side of the power button, of claims 1 to 10 is provided above the holes for the outer cylinder formed in part tripod The imaging device according to any one of the above. Imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 11 zoom operation element is provided in the outer casing part. The mounting portion includes a locking portion that is locked to the locking portion of the mounted body by rotating the mounted body about an axis parallel to the optical axis of the imaging device. The imaging device according to any one of 12 . It said mounting portion, an imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 13 has at least two locking portions. The imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 14 , wherein the attachment portion is provided on a rear surface side opposite to a light capturing surface side of the imaging element. Wherein the mounted body, the imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 15, an adapter for mounting the external display device. The adapter includes a first attachment portion and a second attachment portion,
The imaging device according to claim 16 , wherein the external display device can be gripped by the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion. The release part, in the peripheral surface of the outer cylindrical portion, a lower side of the power button, of claims 1 to 17 is provided above the hole for the outer cylinder formed in part tripod The imaging device according to any one of the above. The imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 18 , wherein the release portion is disposed on a rear surface side of the peripheral surface portion of the outer cylinder portion. The release unit, the imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 19 is connected to the locking member for locking the mounted state of the mounting member. The imaging device according to claim 20 , wherein the lock member is a member that can protrude from a rear surface side of the outer cylinder portion. The imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 21 , wherein the release unit is a mechanism that can slide in a direction along an optical axis of the imaging element. The image pickup apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 22 , wherein when viewed from the optical axis direction of the image pickup element, a battery storage portion for storing a battery is disposed inside at least two or more locking portions. The imaging device according to claim 23 , further comprising a battery lid that exposes the battery housing portion to the outside on a rear surface side of the imaging device. The imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 24 , wherein communication with the external display device is enabled by a first communication method and a second communication method different from the first communication method. The imaging device according to claim 25 , wherein a communicable distance of the first communication method is shorter than a communicable distance of the second communication method. 27. The imaging device according to claim 25 or 26 , wherein the image data is transmitted to the external display device by the second communication method.

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