JPH04129146U - Camera information display device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] The purpose is to provide a camera that centralizes various photographic information. [Structure] A column display section in which a plurality of figures are arranged in a column is provided, or information regarding focusing or distance measurement is displayed in a concentrated manner on an existing column display section. The column display is part of the display panel in the viewfinder or outside the camera and does not require any additional special parts. [Effect] Information is recognized faster and better photography is possible.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to an information display device for a camera.

0002

[Conventional technology]

The display section in the viewfinder of a conventional camera information display device has the following information as shown in Fig. 9(a). There was a display area that corresponded to the field of view, and a long and narrow display area below it. fine In the center of the main screen (1) of the display section in the folder, there are angle brackets () indicating the focus area. 7) is displayed, and the sub screen (5) has multiple marks (6) in a row. was formed, and information related to exposure, such as exposure compensation values, was displayed. In addition, the LCD display section (2) in the finder shows that the focus position is a small square (8a , 8b, 8c).

0003

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

With the conventional technology described above, related information is stored inside the viewfinder and outside the camera. There was a problem that information could not be centralized because it was displayed in different places. . In recent years, the amount and type of information that needs to be displayed has increased, and centralization of information has become an important issue. ing. For example, to display the focus position on the main screen (1) of the display in the viewfinder. For this purpose, parts are needed. And because of that, it takes up space and cost An increase in costs is unavoidable. This invention was developed in view of these conventional problems, and by centralizing information, To provide an information display device that is easy to see and does not require increased space or cost. The purpose is to provide

0004

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention displays the focus position or focus related to the focus on the column display section. Display of information regarding the position and size of the focus area and distance measurement in the finder It was configured to select and display. In addition, information regarding focusing, distance measurement mode, and appropriate exposure regarding exposure are provided. A camera that selects and displays two or more of the information on the amount of deviation or the amount of exposure compensation. The information display device was constructed. Also, the column display can be placed inside the viewfinder, outside the camera, or both. An information display device for a camera according to claim 1 is configured.

[0005]

[Effect]

In this invention, information regarding focusing and distance measurement modes can be displayed on the column display section. Becomes Noh.

[0006]

【Example】

A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. Figure 1 is a block diagram of this embodiment, and Figures 2 to 5 are inside the finder of this embodiment. FIG. As shown in Figure 1, the LCD display (1) inside the viewfinder and the one on the outside of the camera. There is a display (2) on the LCD, and the first column display (6) is part of the display (1). Yes, the second column display section (6) is part of the LCD display section (2) on the outside of the camera. be. The CPU (3) is a central control device that controls both column display sections (6). display The desired information is selected and set by multiple switches (4), and controlled by the CPU (3). is controlled and displayed on both column display sections (5).

[0007] The display section in the viewfinder displays the area corresponding to the field of view and its surroundings, as shown in Figure 2(a). It is divided into long and narrow sections below. The main screen (1) of the display in the finder is A photographic field (not shown) is observed, and a key mark indicating the focus area is placed in the center of the field. This (7) is displayed. There are 11 marks (6a) in a row on the subscreen (5). A column display section (6) is formed. In Fig. 2(a), when information regarding exposure is selected using the switch (8a), As shown in the example above, 11 marks (6a) each correspond to one segment. Exposure-related information such as exposure compensation values is displayed in a horizontal row. It has become. Therefore, the exposure compensation value scale is displayed directly above the column display section (6) with positive and negative signs. displayed together.

[0008] Next, information selection and display on the column display section will be explained. First, when focusing information is selected using the switch (4), the information shown in Fig. 3(a) is displayed. Column display corresponding to the focus position within the wide area at the center of the main screen (1) One mark (6a) in section (6) is made to blink. The main screen of the viewfinder shows the field of view. is visually confirmed, and the in-focus position becomes clear as the column display (6) blinks, making it easier to compose the image. easily done. The display can also be done by pointing only one of the column display parts (6) as shown in Figure 3(b). It is also possible to do it by lighting it. Next, when information regarding the photometry mode is selected using the switch (4), the spot When metering only one point on the shooting screen, use the spot area as shown in Figure 4. One mark (6a) on the column display section (6) corresponding to A is blinked. wide metering , that is, when measuring not only one point on the shooting screen but also over a wide range, the method shown in Figure 5 is used. All marks (6a) on the column display section (6) corresponding to the wide area will blink. let Next, when information regarding the exposure mode is selected using the switch (8a), the screen shown in FIG. 2(a) is displayed. ), the sign and scale of the exposure compensation value are displayed along with the column display section (6). . In this way, in this embodiment, the display of the focus position in the shooting screen is corrected. Since it also serves as a value display member, a special member is required to display the focus position. There is no such thing as

[0009] Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8. 6 to 8 are diagrams showing displays according to the second embodiment. Description of points that are the same as or similar to the first embodiment will be omitted. The display on the LCD (2) on the outside of the camera is as shown in Figure 6 when the camera is in operation. Various information is displayed with all segments lit. In the case of spot photometry, there is one mark (9a) representing spot photometry as shown in Figure 8. Light. In the case of wide metering, as shown in Figure 7, mark (9a) representing spot metering and wide All marks (9b) indicating photometry will light up.

0010 Not limited to the above, the display method may be on the side of the display surface, etc., and the display member may be Needless to say, ELL etc. can be used.

[0011] Furthermore, this invention is an automatic focusing lens-shutter camera that does not allow the photographer to judge the focus. The present invention is particularly effective for lens-shutter cameras.

0012

[Effect of the idea]

This invention centralizes information, making it easier to see, and saves space and costs. It is possible to provide an information display device that does not cause an increase.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2(a) is a diagram showing a column display of exposure. (b) Full segment lighting diagram of exposure column display.

FIG. 3(a) is a diagram showing a row display of the focus position using a blinking method. (b) A diagram illustrating a column display using a lighting method for focusing positions.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of mode display during spot photometry.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of mode display during wide photometry.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of lighting all segments.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a wide distance measurement position and a photometry position.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a spot distance measurement distance measurement position and a photometry position.

FIG. 9(a) is a diagram illustrating a display example of a wide distance measurement distance measurement position and a photometry position. (b) A diagram showing an example of displaying spot distance measurement distance measurement positions and photometry positions.

[Explanation of symbols]

1...Screen 2...Screen 3...CPU 4...Switch 5...Sub screen 6...Column display section 7...Focus area

Claims (5)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. An information display device for a camera comprising a column display section consisting of a plurality of figures arranged in a column, wherein the column display section displays information regarding the position and size of a focus position or a focus area regarding focusing. An information display device for a camera, characterized by displaying. 2. Information display of the camera according to claim 1, characterized in that instead of displaying information on a focus position or a position and size of a focus area regarding focusing, information regarding a distance measurement mode is displayed. Device. 3. Displaying information on the position and size of the focus position or focus area regarding focus, instead of displaying information on the position and size of the focus position or focus area regarding focus; 2. The information display device for a camera according to claim 1, wherein the camera information display device selects and displays two or more of the following: displaying information regarding a distance measurement mode; and displaying an amount of deviation from an appropriate exposure or an amount of exposure correction regarding exposure. . 4. The information display device for a camera according to claim 1, wherein the column display section is arranged so as to be visible within a finder. 5. The information display device for a camera according to claim 1, wherein the column display section is arranged so as to be visible on the outside of the camera.