JPH036909Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a camera having a compass with a lid (magnetic disc) provided on the top surface of the device body.

[Conventional technology]

When a camera or video camera is combined with other measuring instruments, exposing a complex measuring instrument makes it difficult to use and goes against the trend of simplification.

Therefore, there is a recent trend to mount measurement instruments inside the camera.

[Problems to be Solved] Measuring instruments tend to be loaded inside the camera, but there are the following problems with respect to orientation during photographing.

Sometimes the photographing direction (azimuth) cannot be recognized and it is difficult to know which direction the photograph is being taken.

Recognizing direction is important when using it as reference material, or when photographing mountains in extreme situations where you are aiming for a momentary shot start.

If you do not recognize the direction, there is a risk of backlit photography, and recognition of the direction and angle of view is important when you need to take panoramic shots without looking through the viewfinder.

When photographing with an interchangeable lens, such as a telephoto lens, the angle of view becomes narrower, and the photographing direction becomes particularly important, so it is necessary to recognize the relationship between the angle of view and the direction. However, when taking pictures with the camera, the viewfinder information does not include direction information, so if necessary, the only option was to prepare a separate compass.

[Means for solving problems]

The present invention provides a camera with a compass that has a compass with a lid attached to the top of the device body.
This is in response to the above-mentioned problem.

The purpose of this invention is to provide a camera that integrally combines a camera, a video camera, and a compass (magnetic disk) to recognize the shooting direction when shooting, and is useful for alerting people to backlight shooting and recording the shooting direction. It's about doing.

In addition to the N/S/W/E display on the compass and the azimuth scale, an angle of view scale is added so that the relationship between the photographing direction and the angle of view can be clearly recognized.

The second object is to provide a compass that is embedded and integrated on the top surface of a device, and a compass that is detachable.

The present invention is provided with a compass with a lid on the top surface of the main body of the device, and in addition to the azimuth scale, the compass is provided with a scale for each change representing a reference line that coincides with the viewing angle direction of the finder. The main points are as follows.

〔Example〕

An example and an embodiment of a camera with a compass according to the present invention will be described based on the drawings. However, the example is just an example, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and the external shape of the compass,
Various design changes are possible for the details of the scale.

In the embodiment shown in the drawings, a compass (magnetic disc) 3 is provided on the upper surface 2 of the operating section of the camera device main body 1.

The compass 3 is a known compass equipped with a magnetic needle 4 and an azimuth scale 5.

In addition, it is also preferable to use a magnet with a configuration in which a compass board is possible and the direction of the finder can be immediately determined by reading the scale corresponding to the reference line.

It is preferable that the compass 3 is provided with a sliding or rotating lid (cover) 6.

Inside the compass 3 or on the back of the lid 6, in addition to the azimuth scale 5, there is attached a view angle change scale 8 representing a reference line 7 in a direction that coincides with the viewing angle direction of the viewfinder and corresponding to the type of interchangeable lens. ing.

The angle of view change scale 8 is displayed in the form of a concentric circle graph, and shows the angle of view of the fisheye lens on the outside, the narrow angle of view of the telephoto lens in the center, and the angle of view from the outside in the middle,
Lenses are displayed in order of wide angle of view.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the view angle change scale 8 is shown on the back surface of the lid 6, which opens in the same direction as the view angle direction of the viewfinder.

When using the compass 3, the lid 6 can be opened to recognize the direction, and the angle of view change scale 8 on the back side of the lid 6 can be used.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, a magnetic needle 4 and an azimuth scale 5 are provided in half of the inside of the container of the compass 3, and a view angle change scale 8 is attached to approximately half the area.

The compass 3 shown in FIG. 3 is provided with a male screw 11 on the bottom surface so that it can be attached to and detached from the camera 1.

The male screw 11 can be screwed into the release hole of the shutter button of the camera 1 and installed at a fixed position.

Double-sided mounting tape or the like may be used instead of the male screw 11.

〔effect〕

The camera with a compass according to the present invention is a camera equipped with a compass and also has a scale for changing the angle of view, so that the direction of photography can be easily recognized, and it is convenient for photographing and recording.

When taking panoramic shots, it is possible to take panoramic shots without having to look through the viewfinder, by recognizing the angle of view of the lens when in use and recognizing the initial shooting direction, then sequentially moving the angle of view and shooting. It is.

The configuration in which the angle of view change scale is displayed on the back of the compass lid is suitable for compactness and is preferable from a design standpoint.

As described above, the compass-equipped camera of the present invention can easily recognize the direction and angle of view, and has excellent practical value during outdoor activities and photography.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show an example and embodiment of the camera with a compass according to the present invention, and FIG. 1 is a partial perspective view of the top surface of the camera, and FIG. 2 is a plan view of another embodiment of the compass. , FIG. 3 is a side view of a compass having a detachable structure. Explanation of symbols: 1... Camera, 2... Top surface of camera, 3... Compass, 4... Magnetic needle, 5... Direction scale, 6... Lid, 7... Reference line, 8... View angle change scale.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] (1) A compass is attached to the top surface of the device body, and the compass is provided with an azimuth scale and a view angle change scale that represents a reference line that coincides with the viewing angle direction of the finder. Camera with attached compass. (2) A compass with a lid attached to the top of the device body, in which the compass has an azimuth scale and the lid has a view angle change scale that represents a reference line that coincides with the viewing angle direction of the finder. Comes with a camera. (3) A camera with a compass according to claims (1) and (2) of the utility model registration, wherein the compass is removably screwed onto the top of a shutter button.