JPH04108275A - Integrated type vtr camera - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the convenience of use by making a VTR/grip integrated structure turnable relatively with respect to a camera part and providing a changeover means acted in interlocking with the turning to the camera. CONSTITUTION:The VTR camera is provided with a camera part 2 with a view finder 6 integrated therewith and VTR/grip integrated structure 3, and the both are formed turnably a relatively. When the camera part 2 is fixed and the VTR/grip integrated structure 3 is turned in the direction of the arrow R, a turning body in a turning structure 10 is driven counter clockwise, a switch 14 is closed and power is supplied to the integrated type VTR camera 1, which is brought into the image pickup standby state and a lock mechanism 17 is active at the end of turning and the stable state is reached. Thus, the convenience of use is enhanced.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a VTR (video tape recorder) integrated camera, and in particular, the grip can be rotated relative to the camera unit for ease of operation and storage. This invention relates to a VTR-integrated camera with excellent performance.

[Prior Art] A VTR-integrated camera has a so-called variable structure, which takes a compact form for convenient storage and portability when not in use, and takes a form suitable for photographing when in use. It is desirable to have the following. On the other hand, the components of a VTR integrated camera, such as the camera section, VTR section, viewfinder battery, etc., are becoming smaller year by year.
The basic configuration of TR-body cameras is changing. In other words, in the past, it was common practice to arrange the VTR section in front of and behind the camera section on the lens optical axis, but recently the camera section and VTR section have been arranged parallel to the lens optical axis. The idea is to arrange them in the form of

Based on this viewpoint, a VTR integrated camera was proposed in which the VTR section and camera section were arranged parallel to the lens optical axis, as shown on page 68 of the April 1990 issue of "Video Salon", and "Videocom" VTR-integrated cameras, such as those shown on page 57 of the April 1990 issue, are emerging in which an integral structure of a part of the viewfinder and a grip is rotatable relative to the camera part.

In the above conventional technology, by adopting a configuration in which the camera section and the VTR section are arranged parallel to the lens optical axis,
Although the VTR-integrated camera can be configured to be more compact, there are problems with operability in this state. This situation will be explained using FIG. 13. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a photographing state of a VTR integrated camera having a configuration in which a camera section and a VTR section are arranged parallel to the optical axis of the lens. and VT with both left hands.
Grab the R integrated camera and operate it with your eye on the viewfinder. At this time, if we pay particular attention to the right hand 4, we can see that with the right hand 4, the index finger or thumb is used to start/stop camera recording, the index finger, middle finger, or ring finger is used for zooming, and On top of that, the user is required to grasp and hold the VTR-integrated camera. For this reason, the photographer is required to hold the VTR-integrated camera while bending the wrist a considerable amount so that the angle θ between the forearm 5 and the hand 4 is close to 90'. Especially when shooting at a low angle in a low position, 200 approaches 9Q'' 6 It is desirable that θ should be around 180'', and it is painful to have to bend and hold θ close to 90 degrees. Yes, it is difficult to use.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 1-106585 discloses a VTR# in which a camera section with a finder and a side grip are formed.
A VTR-integrated camera in which the camera part and the VTR part are arranged parallel to the optical axis of the lens, the camera part and the VTR part can be rotated relative to each other, and there is a compact form suitable for storage, etc., and a form that is easy to hold when shooting. A configuration is disclosed in which the following can be selected.

However, in this prior application, considerations were made to make the opening/closing operation of the lens lid, which needs to be in a closed state when stored and open when shooting, and the switching operation between the camera recording standby state and the VTR operation standby state, to make them easier to use. nothing has been done. In other words, in this type of VTR-integrated camera, the opening and closing of the lens lid is usually done manually, but there are cases where you forget to open the lens lid before taking a picture and miss a photo opportunity, or when you carry it with you, the lens lid is closed. I was lucky that I forgot to do this and ended up damaging the lens. Furthermore, switching between the camera recording standby state and the VTR operation standby state requires manual operation of a changeover switch, which some have pointed out is complicated. In short, the above-mentioned prior application does not give any consideration to the switching operation, which greatly affects the operability, and the related operation when taking a form suitable for storage and carrying, or a form suitable for photographing. However, there were still problems in terms of usability.

Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to eliminate the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art, and its purpose is to selectively select a form suitable for storage and carrying and a form suitable for photographing. It is an object of the present invention to further improve usability in a VTR integrated camera which is suitable for miniaturization and has a camera section and a VTR section arranged in parallel with the lens optical axis.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention includes a camera section integrated with a viewfinder, a grip and a V.
It is equipped with a VTR/grip integrated component that is integrated with a TR section, and the camera section is located on the left side when viewed from the back (as viewed from the shooting operator side), and the VTR/grip integrated component is located on the right side. In a VTR integrated camera in which both are arranged in parallel, the VTR/grip integrated component is rotatable relative to the camera part, and a switching means is provided that operates in conjunction with this rotational movement. For example, a mode switching switch that is linked to the relative rotation operation may be used to switch between a camera recording standby state and a VTR operation standby state, or an interlocking mechanism that is linked to the relative rotation action may be used to switch the camera unit. The lens cover is configured to be switched between an open state and a closed state.

Furthermore, preferably, the camera section and the VTR/
A plurality of fixed locking positions are provided during the range of relative rotation angles with the integral grip component.

[Operation] The front part of the VTR/grip-rod structure (on the subject side) is
The photographer can turn the VTR by rotating the
The angle θ between the forearm and the hand when gripping the integrated camera with the right hand to take a picture can be set to around 1806 degrees. Therefore, it is possible to take pictures for a long time without causing pain to the wrist.

In addition, the VTR-integrated camera can be automatically switched between camera mode and VTR mode in accordance with the relative rotational movement of the camera section and the VTR/grip-rod structure described above, improving operability. In addition, this automatic mode switching and the ability to take different forms depending on the purpose of use work together to prevent erroneous operations.

In addition, by opening and closing the lens cover of the camera unit in accordance with the relative rotation of the camera unit and the VTR/grip-rod structure, the hassle of opening and closing the lens cover is eliminated, and the lens cover can be opened before shooting. You can avoid situations such as forgetting to close the lens cover and damaging the lens when carrying the camera, or forgetting to close the lens cover when carrying the camera.

Furthermore, by providing a plurality of fixed locking positions within the relative rotation angle range between the camera section and the VTR/grip integrated component, the variable range of the eye and right hand can be expanded, and the degree of clarity of photography can be expanded. I can do it.

[Example 1] The present invention will be explained below using an example shown in FIGS. 1 to 12.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a situation in which a photographer is actually using a VTR-integrated camera. In the same figure, 1 is a VTR
The camera is an integrated camera, and includes a camera section 2 integrally provided with a viewfinder 6, a VTR/grip integrated component 3, and the like, both of which are configured to be relatively rotatable. Note that 4 indicates the right hand of the photographer, and 5 similarly indicates the forearm.

The camera section 2 and the integrated VTR/grip component section 3 are arranged in parallel to the lens optical axis, and the camera section 2 is on the left side when viewed from the back (when viewed from the photographer's side), and the camera section 2 is on the right side. A VTR/grip integrated component part 3 is located at each of the positions. When shooting, the VTR/grip-rod structure 3 is grasped (held) by the photographer's right hand 4, and at that time, the camera start/stop button is operated with the photographer's index finger, and the camera start/stop button is operated with the photographer's middle finger and ring finger. The zoom button is operated, and this will be explained in detail from FIG. 2 onwards. As shown in Figure 1, when shooting, the viewfinder 6
The VTR/grip-body component 3 is rotated and held with the right hand 4, so that the angle θ between the right hand 4 and the forearm 5 can be set to nearly 180'', allowing for long-term use. Even when shooting, the photographer's wrist does not feel tired.

On the other hand, in the general prior art as described above, as explained using FIG. It was painful to record time and was difficult to use.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the VTR-integrated camera seen from the front (viewed from the subject side) in a state suitable for storage and portability, and Figure 3 is a VTR-integrated camera in a state suitable for shooting. A perspective view of the camera seen from the same direction as Figure 2. Figure 4 is a perspective view of the camera viewed from the same direction as Figure 2.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the VTR-integrated camera seen from above in the state shown in the figure.

In the state shown in FIG. 2, the opposing sides of the camera section 2 and the integrated VTR/grip component 3 completely overlap each other, so that the integrated VTR camera 1 has a compact shape that is approximately rectangular as a whole. When stored or carried, it takes the form shown in Fig. 2. In addition, in the state shown in FIG. 3, the VTR/grip integrated component 3 is rotated at approximately the center relative to the camera section 2, and as described above, the configuration shown in FIG. 3 is taken when shooting. It will be done like this.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, a lens cover 13 that can be opened and closed is provided on the front surface of the camera unit 2, which has a viewfinder 6 integrated on its back side.
．． In the state shown in FIG. 4, the lens lid 13 is closed, and in the state shown in FIG. 3, the lens lid 13 is open.

The lens lid 13 is opened and closed automatically by relatively rotating the camera section 2 and the VTR/grip body structure section 3, which will be described in detail later.

On the other hand, the VTR/grip integrated component 3 is VTRTlO2
It has a lip part 8, and a microphone 18 is disposed on the front side thereof. Further, on the back side of the integrated VTR/grip component 3, a battery part 9 is disposed as shown in FIG. 4, and this battery part 9 is detachable. Furthermore, various buttons are arranged on the upper surface of the integrated VTR/grip component 3. Of this button group, the camera start/stop button 11 and zoom button 12°12 are arranged on the top surface of the grip part 8, and are used to start and stop the camera, respectively.
It also contributes to the so-called zooming operation for telephoto shooting and wide-angle shooting, and as described above, when shooting, the camera start/stop button 11 is operated with the index finger of the photographer's right hand.
The zoom button 12.12 is operated with the middle finger and ring finger of the right hand.

As shown in FIG. 4, a rotating component 10 is provided between the camera section 2 and the VTR/grip body component 3), which allows the VTR/grip to be integrated with the camera section 2. The component 3 is configured to be relatively rotatable. Switch 1 is attached to this rotating component l○.
4 is arranged, and the position of the switch 14 can be switched between two modes, on and off, depending on the rotational position of the rotating body in the rotational component 10, which will be described in detail later. In the states shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the switch 14 is in an off state, and power is not supplied to the VTR-integrated camera l.

In this state, when operating VTRTlO2,
By pressing the power switch 15 on the second side of the VTRT, it can be operated as a so-called VTR deck. In addition.

Reference numeral 16 denotes an eject button provided on the surface of the VTRT lO2, and the eject button 16 is pressed and operated when loading and ejecting a cassette tape into the VTR integrated camera l.

Now, from the state shown in FIG. 2, if the camera section 2 is fixed and the VTR/grip-rod structure 3 is rotated in the direction of the arrow R in the figure, the rotation in the rotational structure lO shown in FIG. The body rotates counterclockwise in the figure, and the switch 14 is turned on.
The VTR-integrated camera l is supplied with power and enters a shooting standby state, and at the end of rotation, a locking mechanism 17 operates to achieve a stable localization state. Furthermore, the lens lid 13 is opened in conjunction with the rotation of the rotating body in the rotation component 10, as will be described later.

The above operating principle will be explained in detail using the drawings. Figure 5 is the 4th
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of FIG. 4 viewed from direction B, and FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of FIG. 4 viewed from direction C.

The rotating component 10 rotatably connects the camera section 2 and the VTR/grip-rod component 3.
Since the detailed structure thereof will be described later, here, the relationship between the rotating component l○ and other members will be explained.

In FIG. 5, for convenience, a rotating body 10a of the rotating component 10 is capable of relative rotation, and a lever 21 is provided to rotate integrally with the rotating body 10a.
One end of the first link 22 is connected to the end of the first link 22,
The movement of the rotating body 10a is transmitted via a lever 21 to a first link 22 that is rotatably arranged around a support shaft 23. An elongated hole is formed at the connection portion of the first link 22 with the lever 21, and the lever 21
The movement is smoothly transmitted to the first link 22. Further, a boss 24 is installed at the other end of the first link 22, and the boss 24 is connected to a mechanism described later.

FIG. 6 shows the peripheral portion of the lens lid 13 described above. As shown in the figure, the lens lid 13 has lid blades 27
．． It is mainly composed of 28, each lid blade 27.28
are rotatably mounted around support shafts 29 and 30, respectively, and in the state shown in FIG. 6, the lens opening 31 is closed by both cover blades 27 and 28.

Further, the lid blades 27 and 28 each have a long hole 27a,
A bottle 33 is slidably engaged with the same elongated holes 27a and 28a, and the second link 26, in which the bottle 33 is integrally implanted, rotates around the support shaft 34. It is rotatably installed as a. A boss 35 shown in FIGS. 5 and 7 is installed on the second link 26.
is in contact with the boss 24 of the first link 22 described above. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, a spring 19 is attached to the second link 26, which causes the lid blade 27°2
8, a spring force is applied in the direction of closing it.

To summarize the above, the rotating body 10 of the rotating component 10
The rotational force of the lever 21 synchronized with the movement of the lever a is transmitted to the first link 22 and then transferred to the second link via the boss 24 and the boss 35.
is transmitted to the link 26 of the second link 26, and the bin 3 of the second link 26
3 is converted into the opening/closing force of the lid blades 27 and 28. Further, in FIG. 5, a locking mechanism 17 is arranged on the lower side of the rotating body 10a, and a switch 14 is arranged on the right side.
The switch 14 performs an on/off switching operation by the movement of the switch boss 36 integrated with the switch a. The details of the rotating component 10 will be described later using FIG. 10.

8 is an explanatory diagram of FIG. 3 viewed from direction D, and FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of FIG. 3 viewed from direction E.

Now, from the state shown in FIG.
When the R/grip integrated component 3 rotates to the position shown in FIG. 3, the rotating body 10a of the rotating component 10 rotates counterclockwise in FIG. 8, and the lever 2 is rotated in the same direction ( The first link 22 rotates in the direction of arrow S), and the first link 22 rotates in the direction of arrow T in FIG.
rotate in the direction. When the first link 22 rotates in the above-described direction, the boss 35 of the first link 22 is attached to the boss 24 of the first link 22.
The second link 26 which is abutted and connected rotates in the direction of arrow U in FIG.
(Lens lid 13) is opened. In addition, rotation configuration 11
Switch boss 36 integrated with FIIlo rotating body 10a
turns on the switch 14.

Next, the details of the above-mentioned rotation component 10 will be explained using FIG. 10.

FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the rotating component 10, in which numeral 37 is a first fixing plate, and the first fixing plate 37 is integrally fixed to the VTR/grip-rod structure 3. A felt board 38 is integrally attached to the side surface on the near side in the drawing. 40 is a second fixing plate, and the second fixing plate 40 is integrally fixed to the camera section 2. An annular crimp plate 39 is inserted and held between the first fixing plate 37 and the second fixing plate 40, and the crimp plate 39 is in contact with the felt plate 38 described above. 42 is a rotating plate,
In the explanation so far, for convenience, the members generally correspond to the rotating body 10a, and the rotating plate 42 is formed with the lever 21, the switch boss 36, and a positioning protrusion 42a. 43 is a leaf spring, and the leaf spring 43 has a positioning hole 43a.

43b is formed, and the positioning protrusion 42a of the rotating plate 42 is formed in the positioning hole 43a, and the positioning protrusion 42a of the rotary plate 42 is formed in the positioning hole 43b.
The switch bosses 36 of the rotary plate 42 are inserted and engaged with each other, so that the rotary plate 42 and the leaf spring 43 rotate together. 49 is the first plate spring 43
The set screw 49 is a set screw for attaching to the fixed plate 37 of The rotating plate 42 is thereby integrated with the first fixed plate 37. 44 is a third fixing plate to which the switch 14 described above is attached with screws;
The fixing plate 44 is screwed to and integrated with the second fixing plate 40.

Therefore, the second. An assembly in which the third fixing plate 40, 44 is integrated (i.e., the camera section 2) and the first fixing plate 37
, the rotary plate 42, and the plate spring 43 are connected to the assembly (i.e., the VTR/grip-rod structure bottom part 3) so as to be relatively rotatable, and at the time of this relative rotation, the pressing force of the plate spring 43 is reduced. acts on the felt plate 38 via the pressure bonding plate 39, so the first fixed plate 37 and the second fixed plate 40 perform a relative rotational movement accompanied by a frictional braking force.

Further, a holder 45 is fixed to the lower left back surface of the first fixing plate 37 in FIG. 10 with screws.
A locking knob 47 biased toward the front in the figure by a spring 46 is housed within the locking knob 5 so as to be freely retractable. The tip of the locking knob 47 is inserted into a hole 48 formed in the lower left portion of the first fixing plate 37 in the figure, and the second fixing plate corresponds to the relative rotation locus of this hole 48. A locking hole 41 into which the tip of the locking knob 47 can be inserted is formed at a predetermined portion of the locking knob 41 . Then, the first fixing plate 37 and the second fixing plate 4
When the tip of the locking knob 47 is brought to a position where it overlaps the locking hole 41 of the second fixing plate 40 due to the relative rotation between the camera unit 2 and the VTR/grip-bar structure bottom 3,
The tip of the locking knob 47 is pushed into the locking hole 4 by the biasing force of the spring 46.
1, the first fixing plate 37 and the second fixing plate 40 (camera part 2 and VTR/grip-rod structure bottom part 3) are positioned and fixed, and both are 37.40 (2°3
) completes the relative rotation. Note that if both 37 and 40 are relatively rotated in opposite directions, the tip of the locking knob 47 will fit into the locking hole 4.
It is removed from 1 and the fixed state is released. The aforementioned locking mechanism 17 is configured by such a mechanism.

In this embodiment, the locking mechanism 17 fixes the rotation of the camera unit 2 and the VTR/grip-rod structure bottom 3 at two positions: the position shown in FIG. 2 and the position shown in FIG. Although this is set at three locations, it is also possible to set this at three or more locations.

In this case, for example, the fixed plate 37 and rotating plate 42 of Ml described above are connected by a friction clutch, and the camera s2 and the VTR/grip-rod structure bottom 3 are rotated relative to each other by a predetermined angle from the state shown in FIG. The fixed plate 37 and the rotating plate 42 are rotated together until the switch I4 is turned on and the lenses 1] and 3 are opened, and then the camera section 2 and the VTR/grip-rod structure bottom section 3 are moved in the same direction. In the case of relative rotation, the friction clutch is turned off, the rotating body 42 is stopped, and only the fixed plate 37 is rotated. It is sufficient to set a plurality of rotationally fixed positions by the locking mechanism 17.

With this configuration, a large number of fixed locking positions can be provided in the relative rotation direction E regeneration between the camera section 2 and the VTR/grip-rod structure bottom section 3, and the variable range of the eye and right hand can be expanded. This makes it possible to increase the degree of freedom in photographing.

Figure jljl1 is a block diagram showing the circuit configuration of the main part. In the figure, 50 is a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as microcomputer 50) that controls the entire VTR-integrated camera.
), various engineering/○ interfaces, ROM that stores main control programs and fixed data, RAM that reads and writes various flags, measurements, detection data, etc., μCPLJ (micro central processor unit) that controls the entire system, etc. Equipped with battery backup. 5J is a power supply circuit that supplies power current to the entire circuit system of the VTR-integrated camera l, and is controlled on/off (power supply state and power cutoff state) by the microcomputer 50. Reference numeral 52 denotes a drive/control circuit, which receives power supply from the power supply circuit 51 and also receives power from the microcomputer 5.
The drive mechanism 53 is driven and controlled by a control signal from 0 to perform tape loading/unloading operations, tape running operations, etc. 57 is a tape detecting means for detecting whether or not a tape (tape cassette) is installed in the VTR unit 7. A signal from the detecting means 57 causes the microcomputer 50 to recognize the presence or absence of a tape. ing. 14 is the above-mentioned switch, and depending on the on/off state of the switch 14, V
The microcomputer 50 determines whether the TR-integrated camera 1 is in the state shown in the second figure or the state shown in the third figure. Reference numeral 59 denotes an eject switch, which is linked to the eject button 16 described above. By operating the switch 59, the microcomputer 50 causes the drive/control circuit 52 to unload at least the tape in the loading state. It is set to work.

54 is a focus control circuit, and as mentioned above, VT
When the R-integrated camera 1 transitions from the state shown in FIG. 2 to the state shown in FIG. 3 and the switch 14 is turned on, the focus control circuit 54 enters the autofocus mode, and in this state However, so-called focusing is performed automatically.

Reference numeral 15 denotes the aforementioned power switch, and after the switch 14 is turned on, the battery part 9 shown in FIG. 4 is removed and the power supply to the VTR-integrated camera 1 is interrupted.
When the battery part 9 is attached again and power can be supplied, or when the switch 14 is off (VT
When the R integrated camera 1 is in the state shown in Figure 2.4), the VT
This is a switch for enabling power supply to the R-integrated camera 1. When the switch 14 is off and the power switch 15 is on, power is supplied to the VTR unit 7, and in this state, the VTR operating means 58 becomes operable, so that it cannot be operated as a so-called VTR (in playback mode). It is possible to play the tape and fast-forward and rewind the tape in the fast-forward 7-rewind mode. This state is referred to as a VTR operation standby state in the present invention.

At the same time, in this state, the video/audio control circuit 55 operates,
The video/audio control circuit 56 is activated. On the other hand, switch 1
4 is on and the power switch 15 is turned on (the state shown in Figure 3), power can be supplied to the camera section 2 and the VTR section 7, and the circuit system shown in Figure 1 is almost entirely complete. The device becomes operational, and the start/stop button 11 described above can be operated. This state is referred to as a camera #image standby state in the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed by the microcomputer 50 upon transition from the state shown in the second figure to the state shown in the third figure. In the same figure,
Sl is a step in which it is asked whether the switch 14 is turned on; if YES, the process advances to step S2; if NO, the process returns to step S1.

In step S2, the power is turned on according to a command from the microcomputer 50, and the process proceeds to step S3. In step S3, it is determined whether or not a tape is mounted based on the signal from the tape detection means 57, and if YES, step S3 is performed.
If NO, the drive/control circuit 52 is put into a loading standby state in step S4, and the process returns to step S3. Then, in step S5, the tape is brought to the loading position by the drive/control circuit 52, whereby the VTR-integrated camera 1 enters a recording standby state, and the series of processes ends.

In the state shown in the third figure, in order to take out the tape when recording is finished, the eject switch 59 is operated, and the tape shifts from the loading state to the unloading state. The tape is ejected by an eject mechanism or by manual operation. After that, if you install a new tape, the tape will be automatically loaded and the camera will go into recording standby mode again.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the present invention, since the integrated structure of the VTJII and the grip is rotatably connected to the viewfinder that is integrated with the camera section, the viewfinder When holding the grip while looking through the camera, you can take pictures while maintaining the proper ergonomic positional relationship between the grip and the viewfinder. In addition, in connection with the position change between the viewfinder and the grip due to this rotation, the mode switch between camera mode and VTR mode is changed, making it possible to construct a VTR-integrated camera that is easy to operate and has fewer erroneous operations. be able to. Furthermore, since the lens cover can be opened and closed in conjunction with the rotational movement, it is possible to forget to open the lens cover before taking a picture and miss a photo opportunity, or forget to close the lens cover when carrying the camera and forget to close the lens cover. You can avoid situations where you get hurt. Overall, this is a VTR integrated camera that can selectively take a form suitable for storage and portability and a form suitable for photographing, and is suitable for miniaturization in which the camera part and the VTR part are arranged parallel to the lens optical axis. , the usability can be further improved, and its value is great.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Figures 1 to 12 relate to one embodiment of the present invention, with Figure 1 being an explanatory diagram showing how a VTR integrated camera is actually used by a photographer, and Figure 2 being an explanatory diagram showing how a VTR integrated camera is actually used by a photographer. Figure 3 is a perspective view of the VTR-integrated camera in a state suitable for photographing, viewed from the front (viewed from the subject side). perspective view,
Figure 4151+ is a perspective view of the VTR integrated camera in the state shown in Figure 2 when viewed from above, Figure 115 is an explanatory diagram of Figure 4 seen from direction A, and Figure 6 is an illustration of Figure 4 viewed from direction B. Figure 7 is an explanatory diagram of Figure 4 viewed from direction C, Figure 8 is an explanatory diagram of Figure 3 viewed from direction D, and Figure 9 is an explanatory diagram of Figure 3 viewed from direction E. An explanatory diagram, FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the rotating component, FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the main circuit, and FIG.
The figure is a flowchart showing an example of the processing flow when transitioning from the state shown in the second figure to the state shown in the third figure, and FIG. 13 is an explanation showing a state in which a photographer uses a VTR-integrated camera according to the prior art. It is a diagram. 1...VTR integrated camera, 2...camera part, 3...VTR/grip-rod structure bottom,
4...Right hand, 5...Forearm, 6...
...Viewfinder, 7...VTR section,
8...Grip part, 9...Battery part, 10...Rotation component, 11...Camera start/stop button, 12... ...Zoom button, 13...Lens lid, 14...
- Switch for mode switching, 15... Power switch, 17... Locking mechanism. Figure 5 Figure Figure Figure 10 Figure 12 Figure 11 et al Figure 13

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A camera section that is integrated with a viewfinder, and a VTR/grip integrated structure section that integrates a grip and a VTR section. A VTR-integrated camera in which both are arranged side by side such that a camera part is located on the left side (as seen from the side) and a VTR/grip integrated structure is located on the right side, and the VTR/grip integrated structure is arranged in relation to the camera part. 1. A VTR-integrated camera, characterized in that the parts are relatively rotatable, and a switching means is provided which operates in conjunction with this rotational movement. 2. The VTR-integrated camera according to claim 1, characterized in that a mode switching switch linked to the relative rotation operation selects between a camera recording standby state and a VTR operation standby state. . 3. The VTR integrated camera according to claim 1, wherein the lens cover of the camera section is switched between an open state and a closed state by an interlocking mechanism linked to the relative rotational movement. . 4. In claim 1, the camera section and the VTR
/ A VTR characterized in that a plurality of fixed locking positions are provided within the relative rotation angle range with respect to the integrated grip component.
Integrated camera.