JPH028826A - Camera with auto bracket function - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To readily recognize information on the set number of all auto bracket stages and stage number information for each photographing by displaying only the stage number information used in the successive auto bracket photographing among many pieces of stored stage number information on a display means only when release standby operation is carried out. CONSTITUTION:The title camera is provided with the display means 106 having an index part 106b which indicates positions showing an appropriate exposure amount and positions showing an excessive exposure correcting amount and a less exposure correcting amount. In auto bracket operation, entire information on the number of auto bracket stages stored in a storage means 105 storing the number of auto bracket stages is displayed on the display means 106 unless the release standby operation is operated, whereas if said operation is carried out, only information on the number of auto bracket stages used for the successive auto bracket photographing is displayed on the display means 106. As a result, entire set information on the number of auto bracket stages and that used in auto bracket photographing can be readily recognized.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Application of the Invention) The present invention relates to an improvement in a camera with an auto-bracketing function that enables continuous shooting while automatically changing exposure values.

The auto bracketing (or more precisely, auto exposure bracketing) function refers to the camera's exposure value (in the case of automatic exposure, an exposure control value automatically calculated from the subject brightness and film sensitivity, and in the case of manual exposure) teeth,
This refers to the offset of the camera relative to the shutter speed and aperture value set by the photographer. Simply put, this means that when photographing a certain subject, a camera has a function that automatically takes multiple photographs by changing the exposure value in several stages.

(Background of the Invention) In conventional cameras of this type, in order to simplify auto bracketing settings, under, appropriate, and over (
For example, -0, 5, O, +0.5), the camera automatically calculates the proper value and divides it into underside and overside, and the photographer is given the number of steps (
In the above example, a configuration in which only 0.5 stages) is set is common.

By the way, depending on the shooting situation, only one side of the underside or only the overside (for example -1, 5, -1, 0-〇, 5
There are cases where you want to distribute the exposure compensation by +0.5, +1.0, +1.5) or you want to shift the center of the distribution of shooting exposure.In such cases, by using the exposure compensation value setting It is considered to be possible.

However, when performing one-sided settings or off-center settings as described above, during subsequent shooting, it is easy to quickly determine under what exposure conditions the photo you are about to take will be taken under what settings. was incomprehensible.

(Object of the Invention) An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems and provide a camera with an auto-bracketing function that allows easy confirmation of all set auto-bracketing step number information and auto-bracketing step-number information for each auto-bracketing shooting. It is to be.

(Characteristics of the Invention) In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a plurality of display sections arranged in a bar graph shape displaying autobracketing step number information, and an appropriate exposure amount that is displayed opposite to each of the plurality of display sections. A display means having an index section indicating a position indicating the exposure correction amount on the under side and over side relative to this, and a display means having an indicator section indicating a position indicating the amount of underexposure compensation and an overexposure compensation amount relative to this, and during auto bracketing, if the release standby operation is not performed, all the information stored in the storage means display control means for displaying on the display means only the auto-bracketing step number information to be used for the next auto-bracketing shooting when a release standby operation is performed; If auto bracketing is not performed, the auto bracketing step number information for the predetermined number of auto bracketing shots is displayed, and if the release standby operation is performed, only the auto bracketing step number information (exposure step number) information for the next auto bracketing shooting is displayed. It is characterized by the following.

(Embodiment of the invention) FIG. 1(a) shows the basic configuration of an embodiment of the present invention,
The flowchart is shown in FIG. 1(b).

When the power is turned on, the control section 101 first checks the on/off state of the first stroke switch 102, which is linked to the pressing operation of the release button, and if it is on, moves to the next photometry operation. On the other hand, if it is off, then the auto bracket setting section 103 checks whether the auto bracket mode is set. If auto bracketing mode is set here, information input section 1 by external operation by the photographer.
The auto bracket stage number information from 04 is read, the input auto bracket stage number information is stored in the auto bracket stage number storage section 105, and the process returns to the start position.

In this embodiment, the number of auto-bracket shots is set in advance to "3 times". For example, if the photographer sets rl and OJ, shooting with an underexposure amount of rl and OJ steps, the appropriate one at this time. Shooting by exposure amount, rl, 0
It is assumed that a total of three shots are taken, including one with an exposure amount on the overexposure side of 4 steps.

Therefore, as the result of the above autobracketing stage number rl,
If OJ is set, the auto bracket stage number storage section 105 stores °r-1.0, 0. +1.0'' is stored, and a plurality of display sections 106a are arranged in a bar graph to display the auto bracketing step number information, and a position (0) opposite to the plurality of display sections 106a indicates the appropriate exposure amount.
The display 106 has an index section 106b indicating the position (-1, -2, -3, +1.+2.+3) indicating the amount of exposure change on the under side and over side with respect to this. , ro'', and r-1'' are all lit. This kind of display is set to auto bracketing mode,
An open sound is heard when the release standby operation is not performed. Therefore, by looking at the display, the photographer can perform auto-bracketing three times: rl, OJ step underside, appropriate exposure amount (a value determined based on the metering operation described later), rl, 04 step overside. You can easily see what is being done.

After that, when it is determined that the first stroke switch 102 is turned on, the process shifts to the photometry operation as described above. That is, the photometry section 107 is immediately driven to perform a photometry operation, and appropriate exposure information at this time is calculated from the photometry information obtained. Next, the number of auto-bracketing shots to be taken this time is determined, and the number of auto-bracketing steps for the next auto-bracketing shot is displayed. At this point, the release button is operated to perform the first auto-bracketing photograph (first time), so the auto-bracketing step number at this time is read out from the auto-bracketing step number storage unit 105, and the display 1
06 is displayed as shown in FIG. 1(a).

In other words, the display section 106a (blacked out portion) at the position opposite to "-1" of the index section 106b is displayed.

Next, it is checked whether the second stroke switch 108 is turned on, and if it is turned on, a known photographing operation is executed, and when this is completed, it is determined whether or not it is in auto bracketing mode, and when it is in auto bracketing mode. If so, the contents of the auto-bracketing number counter 109 that counts the number of auto-bracketing shots are incremented by one, and it is again determined how many times the next auto-bracketing shot will be performed. As a result, if this is the second auto-bracketing stage number, the current auto-bracketing stage number is read out from the auto-bracketing stage number storage section 105, and a display as shown by the solid line in FIG. 1(b) is made on the display 106. In other words, the display section 106a at the position opposite to "0" of the index section 106b is displayed. Also, if it is the last auto bracket shooting time, the display 106 will show the image shown in Figure 1 (b).
) is displayed as shown by the dotted line. In other words, the display section 106a is located opposite to "+1" of the index section 106b.
is displayed.

FIG. 6 shows the arrangement of each operating member when looking from the front of the camera incorporating the device embodying the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 7 shows the arrangement of each operating member when looking from above. FIG. 8 shows the arrangement of each operating member when viewed from the back side. 6th
In Figures 1 to 8, 1 is the release button, 2 is the operating lever for selecting the shooting mode of continuous shooting (C) or single shooting (S), 3 is the operating lever for selecting the self-timer, and 4 is the shutter. The exposure mode selection knob selects the exposure mode of priority (Tv), aperture priority (Av), or manual (M). For example, the so-called electronic dial is equipped with 2-bit conductive patterns and brushes that are 90 degrees out of phase with each other, and is used to set the information for every 5 steps or 1 step. swM is the switch for setting the aperture value. In the manual exposure mode, the aperture value can be changed by pressing the switch swM and operating the dial 5. Reference numeral 6 denotes a switch lid of a storage section 7 that stores switches that are rarely used, swAEB an auto bracket switch stored in the storage section 7, and swME a multiplex shooting switch also stored in the storage section 7. , swcOMP is an exposure compensation setting switch, and when setting the exposure compensation value, the exposure compensation value can be set or changed by operating the dial 5 while pressing the switch swCOMP.

FIG. 2 shows a concrete example of an electric circuit in which a microcomputer COM is used to control a series of operations.

The light-receiving element SPC receives reflected light from the subject and outputs a light-receiving signal to a high input impedance operational amplifier OPi whose feedback circuit is connected to a compression diode D1. Operational amplifier OPI outputs logarithmically compressed object brightness information Bv via resistor R1. Variable resistor VR1 connected to constant voltage source VGI outputs film sensitivity information Sv. An operational amplifier OP2 whose feedback circuit is connected to a resistor R2 calculates and outputs photometric information Ev=(Bv+Sv). The photometric information Ev is converted into a 4-bit digital value by the A/D converter ADC, and is input to the input port PGO-PG3 of the microcomputer COM.

When the dial 5 is operated, a number corresponding to the number of clicks is counted by the dial interface circuit DIF, and the value is converted into 4-bit information and input to the input ports PHo to PG3 of the microcomputer COM. . The information in the dial interface circuit DIF is such that the pulse signal is sent to the output port P of the microcomputer COM.
It is reset by input from E3. Depending on which mode is selected by the exposure mode selection knob 4, the two-way exposure mode switch SWEL is turned on and off, and 2-bit information corresponding to the selected exposure mode is sent to the input port PPO of the microcomputer COM. ,P
Input to PI.

When the battery BAT is loaded into the camera, the microcomputer COM and display system decoder TD are activated.

A power supply V bat is supplied to AD, FD, CD, dial interface circuit DIF, and the like. Furthermore, when the first stroke switch swl connected to the input port PAO is turned on by the first stroke of the release button 1, the potential of the output port PF becomes high level, so that the transistor T R is turned on by the inverter INV and the resistor R3.
bat is turned on, and the voltage from the power supply Vbat becomes the power supply V
The signal cc is supplied to circuits that consume a relatively large amount of power, such as operational amplifiers OPI and OP2 for photometry.

Microcomputer COM input ports PA1-12
There is a second stroke switch s w 2 that is turned on by the second stroke of the release button 1, and a mirror up switch s that is turned off when the mirror is up and turned on when the mirror is down.
wMRUP, charging completion detection switch swCGE that turns on when mechanical charging is completed, film switch swFLM that turns on every time one film frame is fed, trailing curtain switch 5 that turns on when trailing curtain travel is completed.
wCN2, a self-switch s w that is turned on when the self-timer is set by the operating lever 3;
S E L F , a switch 5wC5 that is turned on when continuous shooting mode is selected by the operation lever 5 and turned off when single shooting mode is selected, the aperture value setting switch swM, and the switch lid 6. The switch 5w5ET, which is turned off when closed and turned on when opened, the multiplex shooting switch swME, the auto bracketing switch swAEB, and the exposure compensation setting switch swcOMP are connected to each other.

The base of the transistor TRONTR2 is connected to the output ports PEO-PE2 via the resistors RIO-12, and the transistor TRONTR2 is connected to the first clamping magnet MG.
It controls the energization of the leading curtain magnet MCI that drives the O1 leading curtain and the trailing curtain magnet MG2 that runs the trailing curtain. Also, resistors R13~ are connected to the output boats PD, PC, and PB.
The bases of transistors TR3 to TR5 are connected through transistors 15 to 15, transistor TR3 drives charging motor MD, transistor TR4 drives rewinding motor MC, and transistor TR5 winds the film at high speed. The drive of each motor MB is controlled respectively.

From the output port PTD, the contents of the shutter speed information register RGTv in the microcomputer C0M are output to the decoder TD, and the decoder TD converts the contents into a signal for displaying the speed sensor time, and the decoder TD converts the contents into a signal for displaying the shutter speed time, and the decoder TD converts the contents into a signal for displaying the shutter speed time. The signal is output to the displayed display 5EGl.

Output ports PFL, PAEB output a signal of "1" (meaning high level) or "O" (meaning low level) to decoder AD, and decoder AD receives a signal of "1" from output port PFL. If entered,
A signal for displaying the auto bracketing mark blinking is output to the connected display device 5EG3 composed of a liquid crystal or the like. When a signal of "1" is input from the output port PAEB, a signal for displaying the top bracket mark is output to the display 5EG3.

A signal of "1" or "0" is output from the output port PME to the display 5EG4, which is made up of a liquid crystal, etc.
When a signal of "1" is input to G4, a multiple shooting mark is displayed.

From the output port PFD, the microcomputer C0M
The contents of the aperture value information register RGAv or the contents of the multiplex shooting count register ROMH are output to the decoder FD, and the contents of the auto bracketing step display register RGAEBD are output from the output boat PBD to the decoder FD.
and is output to the decoder CD. The output boat PCD also outputs the contents of the exposure correction value display register RGCOMD in the microcomputer 200M to the decoder CD. The decoder FD outputs a numerical display signal corresponding to each of the contents to the display 5EG5, which is connected to a display device 5EG5, which is configured with a liquid crystal, etc., while the decoder CD is connected to a bar-bluff-shaped display device, which is configured with a connected liquid crystal, etc. Display signals corresponding to each of the above contents are output to the display 5EG6 having a lined display.

From the output port PA■, the contents of the aperture value information register RGAv in the microcomputer 200M are output to the aperture control drive circuit DAV. The aperture control drive circuit DAV is connected to the drive actuator CAV.
For example, the information converted into actual aperture information is output to a stepping motor or the like, and this is driven to perform appropriate aperture control.

Next, the operation of the microcomputer COM will be explained with reference to flowcharts shown in FIGS. 3 to 5.

When the battery BAT is loaded into the camera and the power supply Vbat is generated, the microcomputer COM starts operating from the start of the flow shown in FIG.

[Step 1] Suppose that the photographer only makes the first stroke of the release button l, and the first stroke switch s
When the wl ON signal is input to the input port PAO, the process proceeds to step 2.

[Step 2] Output a “1” signal from the output port PF, turn on the transistor T Rbat, and turn on the power supply Vc.
c is supplied to each part. Next, a photometry timer is started. The photometry timer is used to continuously supply power Vcc for a predetermined period of time after the off signal is input to the first stroke switch swl, so that even if the photographer releases his/her hand from the release button 1, the photometry state continues for a predetermined period of time. It is possible to check the setting information and change the setting information using the exposure mode selection knob 4 while looking at the display.6 This configuration can be easily performed using a hardware timer built into the microcomputer COM.

[Step 3] The photometric information Ev converted into a 4-bit digital value by the A/D converter ADC is stored in the internal register RGEv.

[Step 4] Add the digital exposure compensation information stored in the register RGCOMD to the photometric information Ev stored in the register RGEv, and store the result in the register RGEv as new photometric information Ev including the exposure compensation information. . For inputting exposure compensation information, step 16
-18 will be detailed.

[Step 5] Based on the input states of the input ports PPo and PPI, it is determined whether the shutter priority mode is set. If the shutter priority mode is currently set, the process advances to step 6.

[Step 6] Subtract the contents of the shutter information register RGTv, which stores information set by operating the dial 5, from the contents of the register RGEv, and store the result (aperture information Av) in the aperture information register RGAv. let It is assumed that the contents of all registers in the microcomputer 200M are held while the batteries BA and T are loaded. Further, when the battery BAT is loaded for the first time, it is assumed that a frequently used value, for example, information such as 1/125 seconds is initially set.

[Step 7] The contents of the register RGAEB storing the auto bracketing exposure step number information are stored in the aperture bracketing step number register RGBAv. Also, set the contents of the shutter bracket stage number register RGBTv to zero (0).
).

[Step 8] Determine the state of flag FAEB indicating whether auto bracketing mode is set. Assuming that auto bracketing mode is not currently set,
Proceed to step 9.

[Step 9] Determine the state of flag FMH indicating whether multiple shooting mode is set.

Assuming that the multiple shooting mode is not currently set, the process advances to step 10.

[Step 10] Saito bracket switch swA
A flag FsAB indicating whether EB has been operated is reset to 0. Also, a flag FsME indicating whether the multiplex photographing switch swME has been operated is reset to 0.

[Step 11] The contents of the calibration information register RGAv are transferred from the output boat PFD to the shutter information register R.
The contents of GTv are each output from the output boat PTD. As a result, the aperture value calculated by the calculation is displayed on the display 5EG5, and the set shutter speed time is displayed on the display 5EGI.

[Step 12] Exposure compensation value display register RGCO
The contents of MPD are output from the output boat PCD, and the contents of the auto bracket stage number display register RGAEBD are output from the output boat PBD. If the micro combinator COM has just been loaded with the battery BAT, each register RGAEB, RGCOMPD, RGAEBD,
It is assumed that RGCOMP (for exposure compensation value) and RGAEBN (for auto-bracketing number of shots) are each initially set to all O, and there are no settings for auto-bracketing or exposure compensation.

The decoder CD outputs and displays information corresponding to the exposure correction value and the autobracketing step value to the display 5EG6 by the outputs of the output capo-PCD and PBD. Here, the operation of the decoder CD will be explained.

FIG. 9 shows the basic configuration of the decoder CD and the display unit 5EG6. The part surrounded by the broken line in the figure is the decoder CD, the data converter DEC and the segment drivers DRO~
It is composed of DR16. The data conversion unit DEC is equipped with data input terminals that receive and take data from the output ports PCD and PBD of the microcomputer COM.Here, as an example, data representing the number of exposure compensation steps and data representing the number of auto bracket steps are input. each first
It is expressed in binary data as shown in Figure 10(a) and Figure 10(b), and the Co-C4 is used as a data input terminal to receive and take exposure compensation information from the output boat PCD. There are 8 terminals in total, 5 terminals, and 3 terminals AO-A2 as data input terminals for receiving the information from the output boat PBD to which the auto-bracketing stage number information is output. Each piece of information input to the data input terminals Co-C4, AO to A2 is converted into display data by the data conversion unit DEC, and then sent to the display segment driver DRO-DR1 via the data output terminals DO to D16.
6, respectively. Then driver DRO~DR
16 is each segment 5EG600~ in the display unit 5EGe
S E G 616 are driven independently to perform display. Here, the segment corresponding to the terminal from which "l" is output among the data output terminals Do-D16, for example, if the data output terminal Do is "l", segment 5EG600 but,
If data output terminal D8 is “L”, segment S E
G 608 lights up. The data converter DEC is, for example, an AND gate as shown in FIG.

It can be configured with an OR gate, and as an example of data conversion, C4=C3=C2=C1=C0=O.

If A2=A I =AO=O, data output terminal D8
The output of only becomes "1', and DO~D7 and D9~D1
Each output of 6 becomes "0". Also, C4=C3=C2=1.
C1=C0=O (exposure compensation step number is -0, 2), A2=
1. A1 = AO work O (number of auto bracket stages is 260)
In the case of , the three outputs of Do, D4 and D8 become "1",
Other outputs are "0".

Returning to the explanation of step 12 above, it is assumed here that there is no auto bracketing mode setting and no exposure compensation setting, so rRGAEBD=O○0'', rR
GcOMPD=o0000", this value is the output port P
Data input terminals A2 to AO and C4 to C of the data conversion unit DEC are output from BD and PCD respectively.
All O's are "O", so in order to set only the output of the data input terminal D8 to "1", the driver DR8 drives the segment SEG 608 to turn on, and turns off the other segments. , the display 5EG6 displays a display as shown in FIG. 12(a).This is a display indicating that if photography is continued as is, photography will be performed without exposure compensation.

[Step 13] Auto bracket stage number register R
Put the contents of GAEB into the auto bracket stage number display register RGAEBD. This step has meaning when auto-bracket photography is being performed, but if auto-bracket mode is not set, the contents of each register are ro OOJ, so this step has no particular meaning.

[Step 14] It is determined whether the content of the register RGAEBH for the number of times of auto-bracketing shooting is "3". Here, the auto bracketing mode is not set and rRGAEBN=O'', so the process advances to step 15.

[Step 15] Determine whether the contents of the register RGAEBH are rOJ. Here, as described above, since rRGAEBN=OJ, the process proceeds to step 16. In addition, during auto bracket shooting, the register RGAE
If the content of BH is “2” or rlJ, step 16~
The program proceeds to step 20 without going through the program for changing the exposure compensation value in step 19. This is because the photographer may be confused if the exposure compensation value is changed during auto bracket shooting (details) (described later).

[Step 16] Read the level of input port PA12 and determine whether exposure compensation setting switch swcOMP is on. As a result, if it is turned on, the process proceeds to step 17; if it is turned off, the process proceeds to step 20.

The case where the exposure correction setting switch swcOMP is on and the process proceeds to step 17 will be described below.

[Step 17] Here, an information reading routine associated with the operation of the dial 5 is executed. Here, the reading routine accompanying the dial operation will be explained with reference to FIG.

r Information reading routine j [Step 90] Store the information input to the input ports PH0 to PH3 in the dial register RGH.

At this time, the register RGH stores a numerical value corresponding to the number of clicks on the dial 5 and information as to whether the numerical value is positive or negative depending on the direction of rotation of the dial 5. In other words, how many steps to shift up or down from the current information?
Bit information will be stored.

[Step 91] Output the pulse signal of the output boat PE3. As a result, the value of the dial interface circuit DIF is reset to O.

[Step 92] Return to the original step.

Returning again to the flowchart in FIG.

[Step 18] Exposure compensation value register RGCOMP
The value set by the dial operation (the contents of the dial register RGH) is added to the value set by the dial operation, and then the register RGC is
Store it in OMP and use it as a new exposure compensation value. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10(a) and 10(b), the register RGCOMP has a data length of 5 bits, and the register RGH has a data length of 4 bits. If you use a method such as adding "0" to make 5-bit data, you can add it without any problem. The same applies to operations between registers having different bit lengths.

[Step 19 Exposure compensation value register RGCOMP
The contents of are stored in the exposure compensation value display register RGCOMPD, and the program returns to the start.

Suppose that in step 17 above, the dial register R
Assuming that the data roooIJ is stored in GH,
rRGc in step 18;

MP=OOO014, step 19 is 1”
rRGcOMPD=oooo IJ. This means that the exposure compensation value +0.5 has been set (Figure 10 (a)
), the program returns to the start and proceeds through each of the above steps again, executing the same operations and returning to step 1.
When the contents of the exposure compensation value display register RGCOMPD are output to the output port PCD in step 2, only the data output terminal D9 becomes "L" in the data converter DEC in the decoder CD, and the driver DR9 switches to the segment 5EG6.
09, the display on the display 5EG6 is the 12th
The state shown in Figure (b) is reached. In other words, it is displayed that exposure compensation +0.5 steps has been set.

In step 16, the exposure compensation setting switch swcO is
If MP is off, proceed to step 20 as described above.
Proceed to.

[Step 20] The second stroke of the release button 1 is performed, and it is determined whether the on signal of the second stroke switch sw2 is input to the input boat PAL.
Assuming that the on signal of the younger 2-stroke switch SW2 is not input, the process returns to the start. Further, while the ON signal of the first stroke switch swl is being input, calculation information can be obtained from the subject brightness information, film sensitivity information, and setting information by this routine, and these information can be displayed.

Further, if the aperture priority mode is set, the process proceeds to step 5 - step 21 - step 22.

[Step 22] Aperture information register RG stores information set by operating dial 5 and aperture value setting switch swM from the contents of register RGEv.
The contents of Av are subtracted and the result is stored in the shutter information register RGTv. Immediately after the battery BAT is loaded, a frequently used value, for example, information such as F5.6 is initially set.

[Step 23] The contents of the auto-bracketing stage number register RGAEB, which stores the auto-bracketing stage number information, are stored in the shutter bracketing stage number register RGBTv. Also, register RGBAv for the number of aperture bracket stages.
Set the contents to zero.

Thereafter, in the aperture priority mode, the same sequence as in the shutter priority mode is performed, and the aperture value set in step 11 is displayed on the display 5EG5, and the shutter speed calculated by the calculation is displayed on the display 5EG1, respectively. Is displayed.

If the manual exposure mode is set, the process proceeds from step 5 to steps 21 to 24.

[Step 24] The contents of the register RGTM storing the shutter speed information set by operating the dial 5 are stored in the shutter information register RGTv.

This is because when auto bracketing mode is set in manual exposure mode, the contents of the register RGTv change each time a shot is taken, so the information set by operating dial 5 needs to be stored as is. will be described later.

After that, the same sequence as in the aperture priority mode is followed, and the aperture value set in step 11 is displayed on the display 5EG5.
The set shirt time is displayed on the display 5EGI.

Next, we will describe information setting by dial operation while the photometry timer is operating. When the pressing of the release button 1 (first stroke) is stopped during the above-described sequence, an off signal of the first stroke switch swl is input, and the program proceeds from step 1 to step 25.

[Step 25] Read the level of the input boat PA12 and determine whether the exposure compensation setting switch swcOMP is on. If the result is on, step 2
The process then proceeds to the photometry/calculation/display routine described above.

That is, according to this embodiment, the camera displays the shutter speed and aperture value based on the photometric value even when the exposure compensation setting member is operated. On the other hand, if the exposure correction setting switch swcOMP remains off, the program proceeds to step 26 and enters an information setting routine by dial operation while the photometry timer is operating.

[Step 26] It is determined whether the switch cover 6 has been opened or not based on the state of the switch 5w5ET. Assuming that the switch lid 6 remains closed, the input port PA9
Since the off signal of the switch 5w5ET is input to the step 27, the process advances to step 27.

[Step 27] It is determined whether the photometry timer is in operation. Since this is immediately after the photometry timer has been activated in step 2, the process advances to step 28.

[Step 28] It is determined whether the shutter priority mode is set based on the input states of the input ports PPO and PPI. If the shutter priority mode is currently set, the process advances to step 29.

[Step 29] Here, the information reading routine associated with the operation of the dial 5 described above is executed.

[Step 30] Add the numerical value set by dial operation (contents of register RGH) and shutter time information (contents of register RGTv), and store the result again in shutter information register RGTv. Also, the contents of the shutter information register RGTv are stored in the register RGTM.

[Step 31] It is determined whether a certain code indicating a valve mode located next to the longest second of the shutter speed is stored in the register RGTM. If we are not currently in valve mode, we jump to NEXTl, that is, step 3.

While the photometry timer is operating after the press of the release button 1 (first stroke) is stopped in this way, the setting information can be changed by operating the dial 5, and then the routine from step 3 described above can be changed. By executing this, the aperture value and shutter speed time are displayed on the display 5EGI in step 11.
, 5EG5, respectively.

Further, if the aperture priority mode is set, the process proceeds to steps 28-32-33.

[Step 33] Similar to step 29, here, an information reading routine associated with the operation of the dial 5 is executed.

[Step 34] The numerical value set by the dial operation (the contents of register RGH) and the aperture value information (the contents of register RG
Av contents) and register RG for aperture information again.
Store it in Av. Also, in aperture priority mode, NEX
The aperture value and the shutter speed can be displayed on the displays 5EGI and 5EG5, respectively, in step 11, as in the shutter speed priority mode.

If the manual exposure mode is set, the process proceeds to steps 28-32-35.

[Step 35] It is determined whether the aperture value setting switch swM is on or off. In manual exposure mode, the aperture value can be changed by operating the aperture value setting switch swM and dial operation, and the shutter speed can be changed by operating only the dial. When the switch swM is on, the routine proceeds to the same routine (step 33) as in the aperture priority mode, and when it is off, the routine proceeds to the same routine as in the shutter priority mode (step 29).

When a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the pressing operation of the release button 1 was stopped, the photometry timer operation ends.

Along with this, the program changes from step 27 to step 3.
Proceed to 6.

[Step 36] Output boats PTD, PFL.

PAEB, PME, PFD, PBD, PCD output “
O” and display 5EGI to 5EG6 (however, display 5
EG2 does not exist) is turned off. Also, the output of the output boat PF is set to "O", and the transistor T Rb
At is turned off to stop the supply of power Vcc.

[Step 37] As in Step 10, both the flag FsAB indicating whether the auto bracketing switch swAEB has been operated and the flag FsME indicating whether the multiple shooting switch swME has been operated are reset to 0.

The program then jumps to start.

Therefore, after the photometry timer ends, step 1 → step 2
5-Step 26-Step 27-Step 36-Step 37 are repeated in standby mode.

Next, a description will be given of the time when the auto bracketing mode is set. First, a case will be described in which only the opening operation of the switch cover 6 is performed to set the auto bracketing mode. When the switch cover 6 is opened, the switch 5w5
ET is turned on, and this on signal is input to input capo-PA9. The program then proceeds from step 26 to step 38.

[Step 38] Auto bracket switch SwAE
Perform the determination of B. Since the switch lid 6 has just been opened and the auto bracket switch 5WAEB has not been operated, the process advances to step 39.

[Step 39] The multiplex photographing switch swME is determined. Similarly, since the multiplex photographing switch swME has not been operated, the process advances to step 40.

[Step 40] A flag FsME indicating whether or not the multiple shooting switch swME has been pressed is determined. In the initial loading state of the battery BAT and in the ON state of the first stroke switch swl, the flag F is set in step 10.
Since sME has been reset to O, the process advances to step 41.

[Step 41] Auto bracket switch SwAE
A flag FsAB indicating whether or not the pressing operation B has been performed is determined. As in the case of step 40, since the flag FsAB has been reset to O in step 10, the process jumps to step 27.

If the switch cover 6 is opened in this way and only the ON signal of the switch 5WSET is input, nothing is executed.

Next, from the above state, turn on the auto bracket switch swAE.
A case will be described in which the pressing operation B is performed once. When the auto bracket switch swAEB is pressed, an on signal is input to the input port PAII. The program then proceeds from step 38 to step 42.

[Step 42] It is determined whether the contents of the register RGTM indicate the valve mode. If it is in valve mode, it will return to the start and will not enter auto bracket mode.

If the valve mode is not set, proceed to step 43.

[Step 43] Auto bracket switch swAE
A flag FsAB indicating that B is turned on is set to 1, and a flag FsME indicating that the multiplex shooting switch swME is on is reset to O.

[Step 44] Output boats PTD, PFL.

The output of PABR, PME, PFD, PBD, PCD is “
O" and all the displays on the displays 5EGI to 5EG6 are turned off. Next, only the output of the output boat PAEB is set to "1" and the auto bracket mark on the display 5EG3 is lit.

[Step 45: Set flag FAEB to 1, which indicates that auto bracketing mode has been set.

[Step 46] Similar to step 29 or step 33, an information reading routine associated with the operation of the dial 5 is executed. In this case, in step 80, if the auto bracketing step number information rO,5 is set using the dial 5, for example, r-0,5,0,+0.5
If "1" is set in the number of stages of J, r-1,0
, I to J, and the exposure is automatically changed by the number of steps, and three preset auto-bracket shots are performed. Note that shooting with the steps of r-0, 5, 0, +0.5J refers to an exposure value that is 0.5 steps under the standard exposure value calculated by calculation, a standard exposure value, and a standard exposure. Exposure value that is 0.5 stops over the value, 3
This means that images are taken continuously using different exposure values.

[Step 47] Determine whether the content of the register RGAEBN for the number of auto bracket shots is "3" or not, and set rRG.
If AEBN=3J, proceed to step 50 and r RG
If A E B N'≠3, the process advances to step 48.

[Step 48] Determine whether the contents of the register RGAEBH are "o" or not. If rRGAEBN=O", proceed to step 50; if rRGAEBN≠0, proceed to step 49.

[Step 49] If this step is passed, the contents of register RGAEBH are "2" or "1" according to steps 47 and 48 described above (register RGAEB
The contents of N can only take values from 0 to 3).

The value stored in the register RGAEBH is rRG.
When AEBN = 3J, there is an auto bracket setting, and none of the 3 predetermined auto bracket shots have been taken yet, and when rRGAEBN = 2J, the first 1 of the 3 predetermined shots has been taken. This shows a state in which one image has been captured and two images remain to be captured. Also rRGA
When EBN=IJ, it indicates that two out of three predetermined images have been taken and the last one remains, and rRGA
When EBN=OJ, it indicates immediately after all three predetermined auto-bracketing shots have been completed, or if there is no setting for auto-bracketing shots. Therefore register RGAEB
If the content of H is "2" or "1", it means that auto bracket shooting has finished for only one or two of the three images, and is still in the middle of auto bracket shooting. Accepting a new dial operation to change the number of auto bracketing steps may confuse the photographer, and it is necessary to prohibit this. Therefore, in this step, the contents of the dial register RGH in which the dial input value is stored are cleared to rOJ. This prohibits the contents of the auto-bracketing stage number register RGAEB from being updated in the next step 50.

[Step 50] Add the contents of the auto bracket stage number register RGAEB and the contents of the dial register, and store the result in the register RGAEB again. As mentioned above,
The minimum resolution by one click of the dial 5 can be freely set in increments of 0.5 steps or in increments of 1.0 steps. If the resolution is different from the resolution of the shutter speed and aperture value, it is sufficient to insert a program that multiplies the contents of the register RGAEB by an integer, and a detailed explanation will be omitted here since it is not related to the actual situation.

[Step 51] Auto bracket stage number register R
The contents of GAEB are stored in the auto bracket stage number display register RGAEBD. Also, register RG for exposure compensation value
The contents of COMP are stored in register RGCOM for displaying exposure compensation value.
Store in PD.

[Step 52] Output the contents of the register RGAEBD from the output port PBD, and output the contents of the register RGAEBD to the register RGCOM.
The contents of the PD are output from the output port (PCD). As a result, the auto bracket mode setting is displayed on the displays 5EG5 and 5EG6.

That is, the display 5EG5 displays, for example, a numerical value ro, 5J, which indicates the number of stages. The decoder CD and display 5EG5 used at this time are also used to display the aperture, and the aperture value is decoded from the apex value Av to the F number number, and the auto bracket stage number is decoded from, for example, 0. Since it is a value for every 5 steps, it is necessary to change or switch the decoded content, but the reason why it is necessary to display the auto bracket step number on display 5EG5 is to set the auto bracket step number, which is the flow from step 38 described above. mode, in which case step 4
At rDIsP 0FFJ of 4, the shutter speed and aperture value display are turned off, and it can be considered that a blank code is output from the output boat PFD to the decoder FD. Therefore, the configuration of the decoder FD is the output port PFD.
If data such as aperture value display is output from , it is decoded with priority and displayed on display 5EG5, and when the output content from output boat PFD is blank display, the auto output from output boat PBD is If the auto-bracketing stage number is displayed based on the bracketing stage number information, it becomes possible to display an appropriate numerical value.

On the other hand, the output boat PB is displayed on the display 5EG6 as mentioned above.
Information on the number of auto-bracketing steps output from D and exposure compensation information output from the output boat PCD are displayed. As a display example when auto bracketing is set, if exposure compensation is rOJ, data input terminal C4
~CO is rooooooJ, auto bracket stage number is rl
, if it is OJ, ro 10 is applied to data input terminals A2 to AO.
The data converter DEC in the decoder CD, to which data J is input via the output ports PCD and PBD, outputs the corresponding data output terminal D6. D8. DIO “1”
and set the others to “0”, drivers DR6 and DR8
, DRIO are segment 5 in display unit 5EG6, respectively.
EG606.5EG608, 5EG610 are displayed by lighting. As a result, the display state as shown in Fig. 12 (C) is displayed, and the set auto bracket shooting is 11 stops under the proper exposure calculated from the photometric value, correct without correction), and +1 stop over. At a glance, you can see that three photos will be taken.

If the number of auto bracketing stages is the same rl and OJ, and the exposure compensation r + Q, 5'' is set, the data input terminals A2 to AO will have the same data <roloJ, and the data input terminals C4 to CO will have the same data rooo.

1'' are input via PBD and PCD, respectively, so the data conversion unit DEC in the decoder CD outputs the data output terminals D7D9 . Dll “1”
” and the others are “0”, the drivers DR7 and DR
9, DR11 is segment 5EG6 in display 5EGS
07,5EG609.5EG611 is displayed by lighting.

As a result, the display state as shown in FIG. 12(d) is obtained,
At a glance, you can see that the set auto bracket shooting will result in three photos being taken -0.5 stops under, +0.5 stops over, and +1.5 stops over the appropriate exposure calculated from the metering value. I understand.

After such a display is made, the program returns to step 5.
Proceed to step 3.

[Step 53] It is determined whether the contents of the register RGAEBN for the number of auto-bracketing shots described above are "0". If the result is other than rOJ, the auto bracket mode has already been set or auto bracket shooting is in progress, so the program jumps to the start without doing anything in particular. If rRGAEBN=OJ, this means that an action to newly set the auto bracket mode has been made. In this case, the process advances to step 54.

[Step 54] Since auto bracket shooting has been newly set, register RG for the number of auto bracket shooting
The AEBN is set to "3" and it is memorized that three auto-bracket photographs will be taken from now on, and the process proceeds to step 55.

[Step 55: A flag FMH indicating whether the multiple shooting mode is set is determined. If you are not in multiple shooting mode, return to the start. If the multiple shooting mode is selected, the process advances to step 56.

[Step 56] Set the contents of the register ROMH for the number of multiple shots to "3". This is because the number of auto bracket shots is predetermined to be three, so even if the number of multiplex shots is set arbitrarily, it will be forced to three, which will prevent photographers from making operational mistakes and prevent erroneous exposure. This is to eliminate danger.

The program then returns to the start.

Furthermore, once the ON signal of the switch swAEB is input, the flag FsAB is set to 1 in step 43, so even if the OFF signal of the switch swAEB is input, the program continues from step 38 to step 39. Step 40 - Step 41 - Step 46 are followed, and the mode for changing the number of auto bracketing stages with dial 5 can be maintained, and the photographer can operate dial 5 while stopping the pressing operation of switch swAEB. Become.

The auto bracket stage number change mode can be canceled by turning on the first stroke switch swl, turning on the exposure compensation switch swcOMP, or closing the switch lid 6 and turning off the switch 5w5ET. In other words, when the ON signal of the first stroke switch swl is input, the program progresses from step l to step 2 to step 3, and even when the ON signal of the exposure compensation switch swcOMP is input, Step l-Step 25-Step 2-Step 3-...
. . , the program progresses, and in each case, the flag FsAB is reset to O in step 10, and its display is switched to the normal display in step 11. Also switch 5w5ET
When the off signal is input, step 26-step 2
In the process of the program proceeding from step 7 to step 36 to step 37, the auto bracket mark display disappears at step 36, and the flag FsAB is reset at step 37, so that the program does not proceed to the auto bracket step number changing mode again.

Next, exposure calculation in auto bracketing mode will be explained.

In the case of shutter priority mode, as described in step 7, the contents of the register RGAEB for the number of auto bracketing steps are transferred to the register RGBAv for the number of aperture bracketing steps, and in the case of aperture priority mode and manual exposure mode, as described in step 23. Register for shutter bracket stage number RGBT
v, respectively. In step 8, since the auto bracketing mode is set and the flag FAEB is set to 1, the process advances to step 57.

[Step 57] It is determined whether the contents of the register RGAEB are zero. If the content is zero, photography will be performed three times with the same exposure (standard exposure in the embodiment), which is meaningless, so it is necessary to prohibit auto-bracket photography. Therefore, in this case, step 58
Proceed to.

[Step 58] Flag FAEB indicating auto bracketing mode is reset to O. Also output boat PAEB
Set the output to 0" and turn off the auto bracket mark display.

[Step 59] Automatic bracketing shooting count register RGAEBN is set because auto bracketing shooting is prohibited.
Clear the contents to O.

Next, by proceeding to step 9, the auto-bracketing exposure calculation is not performed, the flag FsAB is reset to O, and the normal routine is executed.

On the other hand, if the contents of the auto-bracketing step number register RGAEB are not zero in the step 57, it is necessary to perform exposure calculation and display of the auto-bracketing mark based on the step-number information, so the process proceeds to step 60.

[Step 60] Set the output of output boat PAEB to “I”
and display the auto bracket mark. This is because when the switch 5w5ET is turned off by closing the switch cover 6 from the auto bracket mode setting state, all the display is turned off in step 36, so if the first stroke switch swl is turned on, it is necessary to turn it on again. This is because there is.

[Step 61] It is determined whether the first stroke switch SW1 is turned on. If it is turned on, the process advances to step 62.

[Step 62] Transfer the contents of the shutter information register RGTv to the shutter information stack register RGTvS.
The contents of the aperture information register RGAv are respectively stored in the aperture information stack register RGAvS. This is because in auto bracket shooting, three shots are taken while changing the shutter speed or aperture value, but at this time, the microcomputer COM controls the camera and the shutter speed information or aperture value information before being changed is This is because it is necessary.

[Step 63 Since it has been confirmed in step 61 that the first stroke switch swl is turned on, the contents of the auto bracket stage number display register RGAEBD are set to roOOJ. This is to display that the first stroke switch sw1 is on during shooting in which the auto bracketing mode, which will be described later, is set.

[Steps 64 and 65] In both steps, the contents of the register RGAEBN for the number of auto bracket shots are set to "
3”, “2”, or “1”.

In other words, the next photo to be taken will be set to Auto Bracket Shooting Predetermined 3.
Determine which one of the sheets it is. If rRGAEBN=3
J In other words, the first one of the three predetermined shots for auto bracket shooting.
If a photo is to be taken, the process advances from step 64 to step 69.

In addition, when rRGAEBN=2J, that is, when photographing the second image of the predetermined three images for auto bracketing, step 64
→ Step 65 → Step 68.

Also, rRGAEBN=lJ, that is, if you want to shoot the last one of the three predetermined auto bracket shots, step 6.
4-Step 65-Step 66.

First, a case will be described in which the content of the auto-bracketing number of shots register RGAEBN is "3".

[Step 69] As mentioned above, rRGAEBN=3
'', the process advances to this step, and the result obtained by subtracting the contents of the auto bracketing stage number register RGAEB from the contents of the exposure correction value register RGCOMP is stored in the exposure correction value display register RGCOMPD, and the process advances to step 70.

[Step 70] Add the contents of the aperture information register RGAv and the contents of the aperture bracket stage number register RGBAv, and store the result in the register RGAv again. Also, the contents of the shutter information register RGTv and the contents of the shutter bracket stage number register RGBTv are added and stored in the register RGTv again. This means that the aperture information calculated in the shutter priority mode is changed in accordance with the shutter speed information and the number of auto bracket stages calculated in the aperture priority mode. In other words, if the autobracketing step number is set so as not to be a negative number at step 50, the value after the calculation at step 70 will be an exposure value on the underside of the standard exposure value. Also, in manual exposure mode, step 23 is the same as in aperture priority mode.
, the shutter speed is changed, and the aperture value is not changed as in conventional cameras, so auto-bracketing photography with a constant depth of field and only exposure switching is possible.

Next, register RGAE for the number of auto bracket shots
A case where the content of BN is "2" will be explained.

[Step 68] As mentioned above, rRGAEBN=2
'', the process advances to this step and stores the contents of the exposure compensation value register RGCOMP as they are in the exposure compensation value display register RGCOMPD.

Since the second shot is taken at the standard exposure value regardless of the number of auto bracket steps, the program continues to step 9 and onward without performing the shutter speed or aperture shift calculations that were performed in step 70. and proceed.

Next, register RGAE for the number of auto bracket shots
The case where the content of BN is "1" will be explained.

[Step 66] As described above, rRGAEBN=I
In the case of J, the process advances to this step, and the sum of the contents of the exposure correction value register RGCOMP and the contents of the auto bracket step number register RGAEB is stored in the exposure correction value display register RGCOMPD.

[Step 67] The content of the aperture information register RGAv is subtracted from the content of the aperture bracket stage number register RGBAv, and the result is stored in the register RGAv again. Also, the content of the shutter information register RGTv is subtracted from the content of the shutter bracket stage number register RGBTv, and the result is stored in the register RGTv again. This means that the aperture information calculated in the shutter priority mode and the shutter speed information calculated in the aperture priority mode are changed in accordance with the number of autobracket stages. Here, contrary to the case of step 70 described above, the value after calculation becomes an exposure value that exceeds the standard exposure value by the number of autobracket steps.

Further, in step 61, the first stroke switch sw
If it is determined that l is turned off, the photometry timer is in operation, so the program proceeds through steps 71, 72, and 9 in addition to steps 62 to 70 described above.

[Step 71] Similarly to step 62, the contents of the shutter information register RGTv are stored in the shutter information stack register RGTvS, and the contents of the aperture information register RGAv are stored in the aperture information stack register RGAvS.

[Step 72] Auto bracket stage number register R
The contents of GAEB are stored in the register RGAEBD for displaying the number of auto-bracketing stages, and the contents of the register RGCOMP for exposure compensation value are stored in the register RGCOMPD for displaying exposure compensation value.

Steps 62 to 70 and step 71 described above.
FIG. 13 shows an arrangement of the data stored in each register through each process according to the flowchart 72.

With the processing data shown in FIG. 13, as the program progresses further, in step 11, the display 5EGI displays the shutter time and the display 5EG5.
The aperture value is displayed, and in the following step 12, the exposure correction value and auto bracketing step value (step value) are displayed on the display 5EG6. An example of this display will be explained below.

Now, suppose the shutter priority mode is selected by the 2-luck exposure mode switch 5w5EL, the exposure compensation value is set to r-1, OJ, and the shutter speed is set to rl/1.
25 J is set, the aperture value r5.6J is determined by the calculation in step 6, and r is set as the number of auto bracket stages.
It is assumed that the OJ stage is set. The method of setting these setting values is as explained above. Under this assumption, as shown in FIG. 10(a), the contents of the exposure compensation value register RGCOMP are rllllOJ, and the first
From figure 0 (b), auto bracket stage number register RGA
The contents of the EB are ro 10J. The exposure compensation value setting is r-1, OJ and the auto bracketing step number setting is "1.0".
'' step means taking three photos with the exposure amount changed in three steps: -2 steps under, -1 step under, and proper.

What kind of display is performed in cases 1 to 6 shown in FIG. 13 will be described below.

In case 1, before taking the first of the three predetermined auto bracket shots, the contents of the exposure compensation display register RGCOMPD are rRGCOMP-RGAEB=
11100J, and since the content of the autobracket stage number display register RGAEBD is roOOJ, when step 12 is executed, only the segment 5EG604 is lit on the display 5EG6 due to the operation of the decoder CD described above. Furthermore, on display 5EGI, r125J, which is the denominator of the second hour in the seven-segment display, is r125J, which is the denominator of the shutter second hour, on display 5EG5, and r, which is the standard exposure value for auto bracketing on display 5EG5.
r8. which corresponds to a value one auto bracket step lower than 5.6J. Since each OJ is displayed and the display 5EG3 is turned on in step 60, the display shown in FIG. 14(a) is performed as a total display. This display is displayed for a photographer who has already pressed the first stroke switch swl and is in the release standby state for the first shot of auto bracket shooting, but if the user continues to press the second stroke switch sw2 and performs the release operation described later. rl/125 J shutter speed and aperture value r8. This clearly shows that exposure is performed using a control value called OJ, and that the exposure amount is 12 steps under the appropriate exposure amount when neither exposure compensation nor auto bracketing is set.

In case 2, 2 of the 3 predetermined auto bracket shots
Before the second photograph is taken, the contents of the register RGCOMPD are equal to rRGcOMPJ, which is "11110J," and the contents of the register RGAEBD for displaying the number of auto bracketing stages are roOOJ. Therefore, if step 12 is executed in the same way as in case 1, the decoder CD As a result of the operation, only segment SEG 606 is lit on display 5EG6.Furthermore, on display 5EGI, r125J, which is the denominator of the shutter seconds, is displayed in the seven-segment display as in case 1, and on display 5EG5, the denominator of the auto bracket is displayed. The standard exposure value r5.6J is displayed, and "1" is output from the output boat PAEB at step 60, and "1" is output from the output boat PLF at step 101, which will be described later. vessel 5EG3
blinks, and the display shown in FIG. 14(b) is performed as a total display. This display shows that if a photographer has already pressed down the first stroke switch swl and is in the release standby state for the second auto bracket shooting, if he continues to press the second stroke switch sw2 and performs the release operation described later, Exposure was performed with a shutter speed of 125 J per second and an aperture value of r5.6 J, and the exposure amount was 11 stops below the appropriate exposure amount when there was no exposure compensation setting or auto bracketing setting. It clearly shows something.

In case 3, 3 of the 3 predetermined auto bracket shots
Before the second photo is taken, the contents of register RGC○MPD are rRGcOMP+RGAEB=00000J,
Since the content of the autobracket stage number display register RGAEBD is roOOJ, when step 12 is executed, only the segment 5EG608 is lit on the display 5EG6 by the operation of the decoder CD. Furthermore, display unit 5EG1
In this case, r125J, which is the denominator of the shutter speed second, is the same as above, and r4. OJ is displayed, and "l" is outputted from the output boat PAEB in step 60, and "l" is outputted from the output boat PLF in step 101, which will be described later, so the display 5EG3 blinks and the total The display shown in FIG. 14(C) is performed as a display. This display shows that if the photographer has already pressed down the first stroke switch swl and entered the release standby state for the third auto bracket shooting, if he continues to press the second stroke switch sw2 and performs the release operation described later, The aperture value is r4 with a shutter speed of 125 J.
．． This clearly shows that exposure is performed using a control value called OJ, and that the exposure amount matches the appropriate exposure amount calculated by the camera.

In case 1, when the first stroke switch swl is turned off, the photometry timer is activated and the process shifts to case 4.

Similarly, in case 2, the first stroke switch s
When l turns off, the light metering timer enters, and case 5 occurs.In case 3, when the first stroke switch swl turns off, the light metering timer enters and moves to case 6, respectively. 6 have almost the same display, so they will be explained together.

In cases 4, 5, and 6, the photographer released the first stroke switch swl and entered the metering timer operation before taking the first, second, and third shots of auto bracketing, respectively. In these cases, rRGcOMPD=11110J, rRGAEBD=
o10J, so when step 12 is executed, 5EG6 of the display 5EG6 will be changed by the operation of the decoder CD.
Three segments of 04.5EG606 and 5EG608 are displayed by lighting. In addition, the display 5EGI displays the shutter speed information r125J, and the display 5EG5 displays the aperture value r5.6J, which is the standard exposure value for auto bracketing.As the display 5EG3 is also lit in step 60, the total display The display shown in FIG. 14(d) is obtained. However, case 5. In case 6, the display 5EG3 becomes a blinking display in step 101, which will be described later. This display shows how the exposure distribution is set based on the exposure compensation value and the number of auto bracket steps, and the standard exposure for that setting for the photographer who leaves the shooting standby state by releasing the first stroke switch swl. This clearly shows what the shutter speed and aperture value are. In cases 4 and 5.6, the first stroke switch swl of the release button is always pressed when taking a picture, so the calculations from step 62 onwards are performed, and the process returns to cases 1 and 2.3, respectively. There is no problem with bracket photography. Display 5 when there is no auto bracketing mode setting but exposure compensation setting
The display state of EG6 is as shown in FIG.
E G 616 is selected and displayed, and the display state is the same as when the first stroke switch swl is pressed during auto bracket shooting as shown in FIGS. 14(a) to (C). However, since the display 5EG3 lights up during auto-bracket photography to indicate that auto-bracket photography is being performed, the photographer will not be confused.

Next, a case will be described in which the valve mode is set by operating the dial 5 after the auto bracket mode is set.

Bracketing during bulb photography is basically meaningless, so it is more effective to cancel auto bracketing mode. Therefore, if it is determined in step 31 that the mode is the valve mode, the process advances to step 73.

[Step 73: Set output of output boat PAEB to “O”
to turn off the auto bracket mark display. Also, reset the auto bracket mode flag FABR to 0. Furthermore, register RG for the number of auto bracket shots
Clear the contents of AEBH to 0.

Next, a description will be given of when the multiple shooting mode is set.

The switch swM is activated in conjunction with the opening of the switch lid 6.
When the ON signal of E is input, the process proceeds from step 39 to step 74.

[Step 74] A flag FsME is set to 1, indicating that the multiplex photographing switch swME is turned on. Also, a flag FsAB indicating that the auto bracketing switch swAEB is turned on is reset to 0.

[Step 75] Output boats PTD, PFL.

Set the output of PAEB, PME, PFD, PBD, and PCD to 0.
” and turn off all displays. Next, output boat PM
The output of only E is set to "1", and the multiple shooting mode mark is displayed on the display SE'G4.

[Step 76] Flag FME indicating multiple shooting mode
Set to 1.

[Step 77: Determine whether or not it is auto bracket mode. If the auto bracket mode is selected, the process advances to step 78.

[Step 78] Since the mode is auto bracketing, the number of multiple shots is forcibly set to three, as in step 56, that is, the contents of the register RGME for the number of multiple shots are set to "
3".

If the auto bracketing mode is not set in step 77, the process advances to step 79.

[Step 79] Similar to step 46 and the like, an information reading routine associated with dial operation is executed.

[Step 80] Add the contents of the multiplex count register RGME and the contents of the dial register RGH, and store the result in the register RGME again. Note that the number of times of multiplexing is an integer, so if the resolution of one click of the dial 5 is 0.5 steps, the contents of the dial register RGH are
It will be multiplied and then added. Also, the register RGH
It is also necessary to prevent the contents of from becoming negative numbers, but this is omitted here.

[Step 81] The contents of the multiplexing number register RGME are output from the output port PFD and displayed on the display 5EG5.

The program then returns to the start. Moreover, once the on signal of the switch s w M E is input, step 7
Since the flag FsME is set to 1 in step 4, even if the switch swME off signal is input thereafter, the process proceeds to step 39 - step 40 - step 77, and it is possible to maintain the multiple shooting number setting mode. Become. It should be noted that to shift from the auto bracketing stage number change mode to the multiplex shooting setting mode, you only need to turn on the switch swME once, and to change the reverse, you only need to turn on the switches sw A E B once. This will be clear from the flow shown in Figure 3.

Next, if the number of times of multiplexing is set once and then set to zero (0), the multiplexing mode must be canceled and the multiplexing mark must be turned off. Since the flag FME is set to 1 in step 9, this program is executed by proceeding to step 82.

[Step 82] If the contents of the register RGME for the number of multiple shots is zero, the process advances to step 83.

[Step 83] Flag FME indicating multiple shooting mode
Reset to O. Also, set the output of the output boat PME to “0”.
“ to turn off the multiple shooting mark display.

If the contents of the register RGME for the number of times of multiple photographing are not zero in step 82, the process advances to step 84.

[Step 84] Set the output of the output boat PMH to "1" and display the multiple shooting mark. This is step 36
To turn off all the displays, press the release button 1 again.
This is to notify the photographer that the multiple shooting mode is active when a stroke is made.

As described above, the preparation stage for photographing is completed.

Next, the sequence after the second stroke of the release button 1 is performed will be described. When the second stroke of the release button 1 is performed and the on signal (release signal) of the second stroke switch sw2 is input to the input port PA1, the process proceeds from step 20 in FIG. 3 to step 100 in FIG. 4.

[Step 100] It is determined from the state of flag FAEB whether or not auto bracketing mode is set.

If the auto bracket mode is selected, the process proceeds to step 101; otherwise, the process proceeds to step 102.

[Step 101] Set the output of the output boat PFL to °“
1", and the auto bracketing mark is displayed blinking on the display 5EG3. This allows the photographer to reliably know that auto bracketing photography has started.

[Step 102] It is determined whether the ON signal of the self-switch 5ELF- is input to the input port PA6. If the ON signal is input, it means that the photographing is by self-timer, so the process goes to step 103; otherwise, the process goes to step 104.

[Step 103] A self-timer measures 10 seconds.

[Step 104] The contents of the aperture information register RGAv are output from the output boat PAV. As a result, the aperture control drive circuit DAV converts the contents of the register RGAv into actual aperture information, and starts aperture control via the aperture drive actuator CAV such as a stepping motor.

[Step 1o5] Output a pulse signal from the output boat PEO, turn on the transistor TRO, and energize the mirror-up magnet MGO, which is the first fixed combination magnet.

As a result, the mirror is raised by a known spring force.

[Step 106] It is determined whether an on signal of the switch swMRUP, which detects the completion of mirror up, is input to the input boat PA2. Here, this loop is repeated until the ON signal is input, that is, until the mirror is completely raised, and when it is completely raised, the process proceeds to step 107.

[Step 107] Shutter information register RGTv
Since the content of is an apex value, it is converted (decompressed) into real-time data.

[Step 108] A pulse signal is output from the output boat PE1, and the transistor TRI is turned on to energize the shutter front curtain magnet MG1. This causes the shutter front curtain to run.

[Step 1o9] It is determined whether the contents of the register RGTM indicate the valve mode.

If the valve mode is set, the process proceeds to step 110; otherwise, the process proceeds to step 111.

[Step 110] Wait for the off signal of the second stroke switch SW2 to be input. This is because, since this is the valve mode, it is necessary to keep the shutter open while the on signal of the second stroke switch sw2 is being input.

[Step 111F Since it is not the valve mode, a real time count is performed using the data expanded in step 107, and the calculated shutter time is measured.

[Step 112] When the real time count ends, a pulse signal is output from the output boat PE2, and the transistor TR2 is turned on to energize the shutter trailing curtain magnet MG2. This causes the shutter trailing curtain to run.

[Step 113] It is determined whether the ON signal of the shutter trailing curtain switch 5wCN2 is input to the input port PA5. Here, this loop is repeated until the ON signal is input, that is, until the movement of the shutter trailing curtain is completed, and upon completion, the process proceeds to step 114.

[Step 114] Set the output of the output boat PAv to “O”
Make it. As a result, the diaphragm returns to its open state.

[Step 115] The output of the output boat PD is set to 1°, the transistor TR3 is turned on, and the charging motor MD for mirror down and shutter charging is rotated.

[Step 116] It is determined based on the state of flag FMH whether the multiple shooting mode is set. If it is the multiple shooting mode, the process proceeds to step 117; otherwise, the process proceeds to step 120.

[Step 117] Subtract 1 from the contents of the multiplexing number register RGME and store it in the register RGME again.

[Step 118] It is determined whether the contents of the multiplexing number register RGME are zero. If it is zero, the process advances to step 119; if it is not zero, the process advances to step 121.

[Step 119: Since the content of the multiplexing number register RGME is O, it means that multiplex photography has ended, so the flag FME indicating the multiplex photography mode is reset to 0. Also, the output of the output boat PME is set to "O" and the multiple shooting mark display is turned off.

[Step 120] Start a timer for film feeding. Also, the output of the output boat PB is set to "1", the transistor TR5 is turned on, and the film feeding motor MB is turned on.
Rotate.

If the multiplex shooting mode is continued, the contents of the multiplex number register RGME are not zero, so the process advances from step 118 to step 121, and since step 120 is not passed, no film feeding is performed. Therefore, multiple photography is performed. Furthermore, when multiple photography is completed, the contents of the register RGME become zero, so film feeding is performed in step 120 after canceling the multiple photography mode as described above.

[Step 121] It is determined whether the ON signal of the charge completion detection switch swCGH is input to the input port PA3. If the ON signal is not input, that is, if charging is not completed, the process proceeds to step 123, and if the charging is completed, the process proceeds to step 122.

[Step 122] Since charging is completed, the output of the output boat PD is set to "0" and the power to the charging motor MD is cut off.

[Step 123] It is determined whether an on signal of the switch S W F L M, which is turned on every time one frame of film is fed, is input to the input boat PA4. If the ON signal has not been input, that is, if the feeding of one frame of film has not been completed, the process proceeds to step 124, and when the feeding is completed, the process proceeds to step 125.

[Step 124] Determine the state of the film feeding timer. When the film is finished, no further film feeding is possible, so the switch swFLM is never turned on, and in such a case, the timer for film feeding, which is, for example, a one-second timer, finishes counting. When the time measurement ends, the process advances to step 150, and when the time measurement has not ended, the process returns to step 121 and repeats the above-mentioned sequence (step 121→step 123).

[Step 125] In step 123, switch swF
When it is detected that the LM off signal has been input, the output of the output boat PB is set to "0°", the transistor TR5 is turned off, and the film feeding motor MB is stopped.

[Step 126] It is determined whether the auto bracket mode is set or not based on the state of the flag FAEB. If it is not the auto bracketing mode, the process proceeds to step 135; if so, the process proceeds to step 127.

[Step 127: Store the contents of the shutter information stack register RGTvS in the shutter information register RGTv. Similarly, the aperture value information stack register RGAv
The contents of S are stored in the aperture value information register RGAv. As a result, the register RGTv and the register RG
The shutter speed information and the aperture value information, which are the exposure amount of the standard exposure value before performing the bracket calculation, are respectively returned to Av.

[Step 128] "1" is subtracted from the contents of the register RGAEBN for the number of auto-bracketing shots, and the result is stored in the register RGAEBN again.

[Step 129] It is determined whether the contents of the register RGAEBH, from which "1" was subtracted in step 128 as described above, have become rOJ. If the content of this register RGAEBH is "0", it means that the predetermined three auto-bracketing shots have been completed, and the program proceeds to step 132. If not, proceed to step 130.

[Step 130] It is determined whether the mode is continuous shooting mode or single shooting mode based on the on/off state of switch 5wC5 input to input boat PA7, and if it is quick shooting mode, N is selected.
EXT3 (Step 8 in Fig. 3) Head back. In the case of single shooting mode, the process advances to step 131.

[Step 131] Second stroke switch sw2
Since this is a single-shot mode in which the camera waits for an off signal to be input, it will not proceed to the next sequence unless the photographer releases the on-state of the second stroke switch sw2 by loosening the pressure on the release button 1. When the off signal is input, the program jumps to NEXT3.

Jumping from step 130 or 131 to NEXT 3 is during auto bracket shooting, and the predetermined 3
If auto bracketing has not yet been completed, the NE
By jumping to XT3, it is possible to calculate the exposure shift based on the number of auto bracket steps and move on to the next shooting without performing a new metering calculation, as explained in the above auto bracket calculation in steps 62 to 70. It is as follows.

In step 129, the predetermined number 3 of the auto bracketing calculation is performed.
If it is determined that all images have been taken, the process proceeds to step 132 as described above.

[Step 132] Output "O" from the output boat PFL. As a result, the display 5EG3 stops blinking and becomes a normal lighting state.

[Step 133] Data "3" is set in the register RGAEBN for the number of auto-bracketing shots. This makes it possible to take three new auto-bracket shots.

[Step 134] Wait for input of the off signal from the second stroke switch sw2. Since the photographer has just finished shooting the predetermined number of three shots for auto bracketing, the photographer knows that a break in shooting has come, regardless of whether the mode is single shooting mode or continuous shooting mode, which is set by switch 5wC5 connected to input boat PA7. Unless the photographer releases the pressure on the release button 1 and turns off the second stroke switch SW2 in order to notify the photographer, the next photograph cannot be taken.

When the off signal of the second stroke switch sw2 is input, the program jumps to the start.

Next, a case where the auto bracket mode is not set will be described. In this case, since the flag FAEB is O, the process advances from step 126 to step 135.

[Step 135] Based on the on/off state of the switch 5wC5 input to the input boat PA7, it is determined whether the mode is the quick shooting mode or the single shooting mode. In the case of continuous shooting mode, the process returns to the start, and in this case, the release button L is pressed and the first. Since the ON signal of the second stroke switch swl, 2 has been input, the next photographing begins. If the mode is single shooting mode, the process advances to step 136.

[Step 136] Wait for the off signal of the second stroke switch sw2 to be input. Since this is the single-shot mode, the next shooting sequence will not proceed unless the photographer releases the release button 1 and turns off the second stroke switch SW2. When the off signal is input, the process returns to the start.

Next, we will discuss the case where the film ends during shooting. In this case, as mentioned above, the time measurement by the film timer, which is a one-second timer, for example, ends, so step 12
4, proceed to step 150.

[Step 150] The output of the output boat PC is set to "L", the transistor TR4 is turned on, and the rewind motor MC is rotated. This starts rewinding the film.

[Step 151] Start a rewind timer used to detect whether rewinding of the film has finished.

[Step 152] Film switch s w F L
It is determined whether the state of M has changed. If it has changed, the process returns to step 151 and the rewind timer is started again. If there is no change, the process advances to step 153.

[Step 153: Determine whether or not the rewind timer has finished counting. If the process has not ended, the process returns to step 152.

As can be seen from the above, step 152. The process proceeds through the loop of step 153, and when the completion of feeding of one frame is detected, the process proceeds from step 152 to step 151, and this loop is repeated when rewinding the film. After that, when all the film is wound into the cartridge, the sprocket stops rotating, and the state of the film switch swFLM no longer changes. If this is detected, the process proceeds to step 154.

[Step 154] The output of the output boat PC is set to O'', the transistor TR4 is turned off, and the rewind motor MC is stopped.This completes the rewinding of the film.

[Step 155] A flag FAEB indicating auto bracketing mode is reset to O. The contents of the register RGAEBH for the number of auto-bracketing shots are also cleared to "0". Further, the outputs of the output boats PAEB and PFL are both set to "0" to turn off the flashing display on the display 5EG3 (auto bracket mark).

[Step 156: The contents of the auto bracket stage number register RGAEB and the auto bracket stage number display register RGAEBD are both cleared to "000". Furthermore, the contents of the register RGAEBD are output to the output port PB.
Output to D.

The program then returns to the start.

Also, if the film ends in the middle of auto-bracketing, which should normally be taken three times in a row, the routine after step 150 is entered after the first or second frame. Put it away. In such a case,
There is a risk that the subject may be different or the photographer may misunderstand if auto bracketing is used for newly loaded film. It is desirable to cancel it. Looking at this in the flowchart of FIG. 4, when the film ends after the auto-bracketing mark is flashed in step 101, the process automatically shifts to film rewinding. While this film rewinding is being executed, the flashing display of the auto bracket mark has not yet been canceled. Therefore, the auto bracket mark, which normally would not be displayed, is displayed during film rewinding, allowing the photographer to know that the film has ended before auto bracket shooting has finished completely. be able to. In other words, this is the warning display. Also, step 155
to reset the flag FAEB indicating auto bracketing mode to 0, and register RG for the number of auto bracketing shots.
Since the contents of the AEBN are also cleared to "O", there is no longer any inconvenience that occurs in conventional cameras, such as continuing auto-bracketing on newly loaded film.

According to this embodiment, during the metering timer when the first stroke is not performed, auto bracketing step number information (exposure step number information) for a predetermined number of auto bracketing shots is displayed,
During release standby after the first stroke, only the auto bracketing step number information (exposure step information) for the next shot is displayed, so even if one side setting or center shift setting is made, the setting status and the next It is possible to easily know under what exposure conditions the photographic frame will be photographed.

(Correspondence between the invention and the embodiment) In this embodiment, the auto bracket setting section 103 and the information input section 104 serve as the auto bracket stage number setting means of the present invention, the auto bracket stage number storage section 105 serves as the storage means, and the display 106 serves as the display unit. The control unit 101 corresponds to display control means. Further, the display section 106a corresponds to a display section, and the index section 106b corresponds to an index section.

(Effects of the Invention) As explained above, according to the present invention, a plurality of display sections arranged in a bar graph shape displaying autobracketing step number information, and an appropriate exposure amount A display means having an index section indicating a position indicating the exposure correction amount on the under side and over side relative to this, and a display means having an indicator section indicating a position indicating the amount of underexposure compensation and an overexposure compensation amount relative to this, and during auto bracketing, if the release standby operation is not performed, all the information stored in the storage means display control means for displaying on the display means only the auto-bracketing step number information to be used for the next auto-bracketing shooting when a release standby operation is performed; If auto bracketing has not been performed, the auto bracketing step number information for the predetermined number of auto bracketing shots will be displayed, and if the release standby operation has been performed, only the auto bracketing step number information (exposure step information) for the next auto bracketing shooting will be displayed. With this setting, it becomes possible to easily check all the auto bracket step number information and the auto bracket step number information for each auto bracket shooting.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1(a) is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1(b) is a flowchart thereof, and FIG. 2 is a built-in camera in which the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is embodied. 3 to 5 are flowcharts, FIG. 6 is a front view of the camera, FIG. 7 is a top view, and FIG. 8 is a back view. FIG. 9 shows the decoder CD and display 5EG shown in the second diagram.
6, FIG. 1O (a) and (b) are diagrams showing data examples of the exposure compensation value and the number of auto bracketing steps in an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is the data conversion unit shown in FIG. 9. Circuit diagram showing an example of a DEC configuration, FIG. 12(a) ~
(d) is a diagram showing display examples in each state on the graphical display 5EG6 in FIG. 9, FIG. 13 is a diagram summarizing the processing results in each case in an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. )～(d
) is the graphical display 5EGI, S, EG3, 5EG5 in Figure 2.
, 5EG6 are diagrams showing display examples in each state. 1... Release button, 4... Exposure mode selection knob, 5... Dial, swAEB...
...Auto bracket switch, swcOMP...
...Exposure compensation setting switch, 5EG3 to 5EG6
...Display unit, SPC... Light receiving element, O
PI... operational amplifier, Dl... compression diode, COM... microcomputer,
CD, AD, FD...decoder, DIF...
...Dial interface circuit, lOl...
...control section, 103...auto bracket setting section, 104...information input section, 105...
・Auto bracket stage number storage unit, 106...Display unit.

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) In a camera with an auto-bracketing function, which includes an auto-bracketing step number setting means for setting auto-bracketing step number information and a storage means for storing the auto-bracketing step number information set by the auto-bracketing step number setting means. A plurality of display sections arranged in a bar graph shape for displaying information, and opposite to each of the plurality of display sections, a position indicating an appropriate exposure amount and a position indicating an underexposure compensation amount and an overexposure compensation amount relative to this are indicated. A display means having an index part, and during auto bracketing, if a release standby operation is not performed, all the auto bracket stage number information stored in the storage means is displayed.
A camera with an auto-bracketing function, characterized in that a camera with an auto-bracketing function is provided with display control means for displaying only auto-bracketing stage number information to be used for the next auto-bracketing photograph on the display means when a release standby operation is performed.