JPH03208078A - Electronic still camera - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To firmly hold the camera by only one hand, and also, to execute the change of a recording medium in a state that the body remain gripped by one hand by constituting the camera so that the wrist becomes a straight stretched state at the time when the body part is gripped by the hand, and it is gripped by the palm. CONSTITUTION:As for a body part 11 of a camera, in a state that the palm of the right hand 12 and the joint 12a extending from the forefinger 12g to the little finger 12f are roughly vertical, the thumb 12b and the forefinger 12g, and the little finger 12f are turned to a photographer side and an object side, respectively, and the body 11 is gripped with the thumb 12b and the little finger 12f. A photographing operating switch 13 can be operated with the forefinger 12g. After a video floppy disk 16 is inserted into an insertion port 15 in the direction as indicated with an arrow B from the front, when the insertion port 15 is turned in the direction as indicated with an arrow C, the loading of the floppy disk 16 is completed. Also, when an eject switch 17 is allowed to slide, the insertion port 15 is raised to a position shown by a two-dotted chain line and the floppy disk 16 can be taken out.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of Industrial Application The present invention relates to an electronic still camera that records and plays back video signals captured on a recording medium such as a video floppy or an IC memory. Background of the Invention In recent years, the mainstream of electronic still cameras has shifted from single-lens reflex cameras that must be supported with both hands to smaller cameras that can be supported with one hand.

Hitherto, this type of electronic still camera has been known to have a fixed configuration as shown in FIG. 3, and can be held with the right hand 1 and operate the photographing operation switch 2 with the index finger 1a. It is strictly advisable to do so. ．． It was,
A video floppy 3, which is a recording medium, is inserted into an insertion slot 5 formed on the top surface of the camera body 4 from the right side.
When the video floppy 3 is moved in the eight directions of the arrows in the figure to the state shown by the solid line in Figure 3, the installation of the video floppy 3 is completed. Problems to be Solved by the Invention In such a conventional electronic still camera, when it is used, the wrist 1b is in a bent state and the main body 4 is held by only the tips of the fingers, so it is difficult to hold it. The force is weak and unstable. Therefore, the shooting operation switch 2
When you press the button, the electronic still camera moves due to the movement, resulting in blurred images.In order to eliminate this problem, it is necessary to hold the camera with both hands, even though it is small and light. The problem was that it was not possible. Furthermore, even if you hold the camera with one hand and carefully press the shooting operation switch 2 to prevent the above-mentioned shaking, when replacing the video floppy 3, you have to change the electronic still camera to your left hand. Not,
There was a problem in that the operation when replacing the video floppy 3 was troublesome.

The present invention solves these problems, and allows for stable shooting operations even when held with one hand, making it possible to take pictures with an electronic still camera with one hand, even when replacing magnetic recording media such as video floppies. The purpose is to make it possible to perform the exercise while holding it in the same way.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the problems, the present invention provides that, in normal photography use, the palm and the base of the index finger to little finger are almost vertical, and the thumb and index finger are placed on the photographer's side.
The main body is oval so that it can be gripped and held with one hand using the thumb, part of the palm, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger, with the little finger facing the subject, and can be operated with the fingers of one hand when held in the holding state during shooting. The shooting operation switch is located on the main body, and the recording medium insertion slot is placed on the main body to face the subject. Function The present invention has the above-described configuration, so that when the main body is gripped, the wrist is stretched straight and the palm of the hand is used to hold the electronic still camera. Even if you operate the shooting operation switch,
There is no blur due to this action. Furthermore, even when trying to replace the recording medium, the insertion slot faces the subject, so there is no need to change your grip with one hand holding the main body, and you can use the other hand to insert the recording medium. Alternatively, all you have to do is take it out, which makes the operation very simple. EXAMPLE Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

Figure 1 shows the normal shooting condition. In FIG. 1, the main body 11 of the electronic still camera is arranged so that the palm of the right hand 12 and the base 12a from the index finger to the little finger are almost vertical, with the thumb 12b and index finger 12g facing the photographer and the little finger 12f facing the subject. Thumb 12b, part of palm 12c, middle finger 12d, ring finger 12e, little finger 12
The user is configured to grip the main body portion 11 at the point f. Reference numeral 13 denotes a photographing operation switch, which is provided on the top surface of the rear end of the main body 11 so that it can be operated with the index finger 12g. Reference numeral 14 denotes a finder provided on the rear surface of the main body 11, and a photographic lens (not shown) is provided on the opposite front surface of the main body 11. 15 is the insertion slot for video floppy 16,
After inserting the video floppy 16 from the front in the direction of arrow B in the state shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 1, the insertion opening 15 is rotated in the direction of arrow C to complete the installation of the video floppy 16.
This insertion opening 15 is arranged on the surface 1lb of the main body 11 opposite to the surface t1a on which the palm of the hand rests. If you want to take out the video floppy 16 in the opposite direction, slide the eject switch 17 and the insertion slot 15 will be lifted to the position shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG.
can be taken out in the opposite direction to the direction of arrow B.
18. 19 is a track feed switch for moving the playback track position in the forward or reverse direction when playing back images recorded on the video floppy 16;
0 is a changeover switch for switching between shooting and playback, and these switches 18, 19 and 20 are located on surface 1 of the main body 11.
It is provided in lb. Reference numeral 21 denotes a video signal output terminal during playback, which is provided on the rear surface of the main body 11. According to the above structure, when gripping the main body 11, the wrist 1
Since the 2h is naturally stretched straight and the grip is made using the palm of the hand, the electronic still camera can be firmly held even with only the right hand 12, and the shooting operation switch 1
By operating 3, there will be no blurring. Furthermore, when replacing the Video Flovbee 16, it is possible to do so while keeping the grip of the right hand 12 as it is, so there is no need to change the grip as in the conventional case, and the replacement work is very simple.

Figure 2 shows the state in which captured and recorded images are being played back. In the image reproduction state, the main body 11 is usually not held in the hand but placed on the table, and the bottom surface when placed is the surface 11a that was in contact with the palm of the hand in the state shown in FIG. It is stable when placed like this. If the bottom surface 11c in the photographed state shown in FIG. 1 is placed as the bottom, the bottom surface will be small and unstable. In the state shown in FIG. 2, the track advance switches 18, 19, changeover switch 20, and video floppy slot 15 necessary for playback are on the top side, and are in a position that is very easy to operate. 22 is a connection cable, which connects the video output terminal 21 and the TV monitor 23.
The reproduced images can be viewed on the TV monitor 23. In this embodiment, the main body 11 is held with the right hand 12, but it may also be held with the left hand.Although the left recording medium is the video floppy 16, it may also be used with an IC card memory, etc. But it goes without saying that it's a good thing.

Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, since the main body can be firmly held with only one hand, it is possible to take pictures with one hand without shaking, and even when changing the recording medium, it is possible to use the grip of one hand. It is possible to provide an electronic still camera that can be used without making any changes, has good operability, and is easy to use.

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Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. In normal photography use, with the palm and the base of the index finger to little finger in a nearly vertical state, with the thumb and index finger facing the photographer and the little finger facing the subject, hold the thumb and part of the palm, middle finger, ring finger, The main body is configured so that it can be gripped and held with one hand using the little finger, and a photographing operation switch is arranged on the main body at a position that can be operated with the fingers of the one hand in the holding state during photographing use. An electronic still camera with the media insertion port facing the subject.