JPH0426831A - Camera - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable even a user having a little experience in photographing to easily and accurately select a photographing mode which is the most appropriate for each photographic scene by displaying an illustrated image expressing the scene corresponding to the photographing mode by a liquid crystal display by interlocking with the setting of the photographing mode. CONSTITUTION:A mode setting button 14 for setting the photographing mode is provided besides a shutter button 12 on the upper part 11a of a camera main body 11, and a liquid crystal panel 15 which is large enough to display the concrete example of the photographic scene corresponding to each set photographing mode is provided near the button 14. Besides the photographic scene, the name of the photographing mode and hints on photographing are displayed as necessary on the panel 15. In order to set the photographing mode, the mode setting button 14 is depressed several times so that the photographic scene approximate to present photographing circumstances may be displayed on the panel 15. Thus, it is unnecessary to thoroughly read an instruction manual in advance and to carry the manual in addition to a camera main body, and even a beginner can easily master various photographing modes.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Field of Application] The present invention relates to a camera that has a plurality of photographing modes and can switch between these modes at any time to take photographs.

[Prior Art] Recently, it has become possible to automatically adjust the exposure, depth of focus, etc. in various shooting situations (1), such as backlit shooting scenes, portrait shooting scenes, etc., so that anyone can take pictures without mistakes. Multifunctional cameras are commercially available that have multiple shooting modes such as synchro mode and boat rate mode. Some of these cameras are known to display a simple symbol mark on a liquid crystal display to indicate the set shooting mode.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

By the way, for example, in order to make full use of the above-mentioned backlight shooting mode, you need to know what kind of situation a "backlight scene" refers to, and
It is essential to have basic knowledge of how the photographic results differ when backlight photography mode is not set and when it is set. However, in the display using the symbol mark, for example, only a simplified sun is displayed in a small size, and it is extremely difficult to obtain basic knowledge about the "backlit scene °" from this symbol mark alone. Although these inconveniences can be solved to some extent by carefully reading the instruction manual, it is difficult and troublesome for beginners with little photography experience to understand.

Therefore, it has been impossible to use various photographing modes appropriately, and it has been difficult to make full use of the multifunctional camera.

[Purpose of the invention]

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a camera that allows even users with little photography experience to easily and accurately select the optimal shooting mode for each shooting scene. do.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object, the camera of the present invention has a mode setting means that is operated when setting the shooting mode, and a mode setting means that is operated when setting the shooting mode, and a mode setting means that corresponds to the shooting mode in conjunction with the setting of the shooting mode. and display means for displaying an illustration image representing a scene on a liquid crystal display. Further, a camera according to another invention includes a scene display means for displaying a list of illustration images representing scenes corresponding to each shooting mode, a mode setting means provided at a position where the operation can be performed while referring to the illustration images, and a cono mode setting. and a setting mode display means for displaying the type of shooting mode in the setting state in conjunction with the means. Furthermore, the camera of another invention has a mode setting means that is operated when setting the shooting mode, and displays an illustration image representing a scene corresponding to the shooting mode in conjunction with the setting of the shooting mode. The camera is equipped with a liquid crystal display means for displaying precautions regarding photography in text regarding the photography mode.

[Function] According to the camera of the present invention, by selecting a scene that approximates the situation at the shooting site and displaying it on the display section, the camera is automatically set to the optimum shooting mode for shooting that scene.

Therefore, all you have to do is press the shutter button, and you can easily take a photograph with proper exposure. According to another aspect of the camera, a shooting mode in which a scene similar to the situation at the time of shooting is depicted is selected from the displayed scene display means, and the shooting mode is displayed on the setting mode display means by the mode setting means. Displaying the type will set the camera to the optimal shooting mode for shooting that scene. Furthermore, according to the camera of another invention, in addition to the illustration image representing the scene, precautions regarding the shooting mode are displayed in text on the liquid crystal display means.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

〔Example〕

In FIG. 1 showing a first embodiment of the present invention, a camera 10
is a multi-mode camera that is equipped with several shooting modes, such as sunset backlight, outdoor backlight, window backlight, night view, and close-up, in addition to the normal program auto ↑ darkest. Camera body 11
In addition to the shutter button 12, the upper part 11a is provided with a mode setting button 14 for setting the shooting mode, and near this button there are displayed examples of specific shooting scenes corresponding to each set shooting mode. A liquid crystal panel 15 having a size sufficient to display the images is provided. This liquid crystal panel 15
In addition to the shooting scene, the shooting mode name, precautions for shooting, etc. are displayed as necessary.

To set the shooting mode, press the mode setting button 14 several times to select a shooting scene that approximates the current shooting situation, for example, a scene of a person standing on a beach with the setting sun in the background, as shown in the figure. It is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 15.

Then, in conjunction with this, the "sunset backlight + 3-frame snapshot" mode is automatically set on the camera 10. In this mode, the exposure level of the entire screen is set 2EV lower than the photometric data to create the atmosphere of dusk, and the strobe is emitted to reproduce the person with proper exposure.In addition to this standard exposure level, for example, The exposure level is increased or decreased in increments of IEV, and a total of three frames are continuously photographed. This allows the photographer to select a photo that suits his/her preference from among the three frames.

In Figure 2, which shows examples of other shooting modes, the outdoor backlight mode is used when there is a high light such as the sun behind the person, and if normal program auto shooting is performed, the person's face will become dark and crushed. It's a scene. When this mode is selected, the reference exposure level will match the background exposure level excluding the highest lights, and
The light intensity level of the strobe is a little low 2 For example -IEV
, so that the reproduction of the person is balanced with the exposure level of the background.

In FIG. 3 showing another display example of the liquid crystal panel 15, this is such that a manual warning display area 17 that warns against hand pressing and tripod use is displayed simultaneously with an illustration showing an example of a shooting scene according to each shooting mode. This is what I did. This camera shake warning display area 17 is provided with three zones: an OK zone where there is no need to worry about camera shake;
This indicates caution zones where camera shake is likely to occur if you do not hold the camera firmly, and tripod zones where the use of a tripod is recommended. Of the three zones, the zone corresponding to each shooting scene is displayed darker, so it is possible to easily check the degree of caution against camera shake. In the close-up mode shown in the figure,
Even when using strobe light to better depict the background around the central flower, appropriate exposure is performed according to the brightness obtained from the photometric value, so the shutter speed is slow when taking close-up shots indoors. Therefore, since manual play is more likely to occur, the density of the caution zone is displayed as dark.

Next, in FIG. 4 showing a second embodiment of the present invention, a camera 20 has a back cover 22 provided with a liquid crystal panel 23 and a mode setting button 24. As shown in the figure, this liquid crystal panel 23 includes, in addition to a specific shooting scene 26 corresponding to the shooting mode, an illustration 27 of a tripod that recommends the use of a tripod.
and a cautionary statement 28 are displayed at the same time.

Shooting scene 26 shows that this is a night scene mode, and if you perform standard exposure according to the photometer value at night, the photo will have a bright atmosphere even though it is night, so the standard exposure level is set to photometering. The value is set to -3EV, and the strobe is emitted to properly reproduce the subject. In addition, illustration 2 shows that the strobe light does not reach the background and the background will shake when shooting handheld, so it is best to use a tripod.
This is visually indicated by 7. Furthermore, this fact can be confirmed in text using a cautionary statement 28. In this way, specific scene examples when using each shooting mode as well as precautions for shooting are clearly shown in both illustrations and text, making it easier to understand each darkest mode. , even beginners can take pictures without mistakes.

In addition, the above 1. In the second embodiment, specific examples of shooting scenes corresponding to each shooting mode are visually displayed using illustrations, but explanations for each shooting mode, how to use the camera, precautions for shooting, etc. are displayed using only text. may also be shown. In addition, multiple pages are assigned to one shooting mode, such as an illustration showing a specific example of a shooting scene on the first page, precautions for shooting on the second page, and a collection of tips for taking even more fun photos. may be displayed in writing.

Next, in FIG. 5 showing the third embodiment of the present invention, the camera 30 has names 33 of all shooting modes on the back cover 32 and illustrations 34 showing specific example scenes corresponding to each.
are printed together with a serial number 35, and without referring to these, press the mode setting button 36 provided at the upper right of the back cover 32 to select the desired shooting mode. The serial number 35 of the selected shooting mode is displayed on the back cover 3.
The number of remaining films (for example, 19) is provided on the upper left of 2.
is displayed on the right side of the liquid crystal display board 38. It should be noted that, together with the name 33, precautions during photographing, etc. may be written. Further, although a liquid crystal is used for displaying the serial number 35 of the photographing mode, for example, an LED or the like may be used.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, according to the camera of the present invention, an illustration image representing a corresponding scene is displayed on the LCD in conjunction with the setting of the shooting mode, so even a user who is inexperienced in handling the camera can easily understand the situation of the scene to be photographed. It becomes possible to accurately select the optimal shooting mode. Further, according to a camera of another invention, a list of illustration images representing scenes corresponding to each shooting mode is displayed, and the type of shooting mode set is displayed in conjunction with the setting of the shooting mode. Effects similar to those of the above invention can be obtained.

Furthermore, the camera of another invention has a mode setting means that is operated when setting the shooting mode, and displays an illustration image representing a scene corresponding to the shooting mode in conjunction with the setting of the shooting mode. Equipped with a liquid crystal display that displays notes on shooting modes in text,
The optimum shooting mode can be easily selected depending on the shooting scene, and inadvertent shooting mistakes such as camera shake can be prevented. Therefore, there is no need to carefully read the instruction manual in advance or to carry an instruction manual separately from the camera body, and even beginners can easily master the various shooting modes.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a first embodiment of the present invention from diagonally from the front. FIGS. 2 and 3 are schematic diagrams showing other display examples of the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the second embodiment of the present invention from diagonally rearward. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the third embodiment of the present invention from diagonally rearward. 10.20.30...Camera 14.24.36...Mode setting button 15.23.
....LCD panel 17 ..... Camera shake warning display area 22.32
...Back cover 38...Liquid crystal display board. Figure Figure

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) In a camera that has various shooting modes and shoots by switching between them at any time, there is a mode setting means that is operated when setting the shooting mode, and a mode setting means that corresponds to the shooting mode in conjunction with the setting of the shooting mode. A camera characterized by comprising: a display means for displaying an illustration image representing a scene on a liquid crystal display. (2) In a camera that has various shooting modes and performs shooting by switching between these modes at any time, there is a scene display means that displays a list of illustration images representing scenes corresponding to each shooting mode, and operation is performed while referring to the illustration images. What is claimed is: 1. A camera comprising: a mode setting means provided at a position where the mode setting means can be set; and a setting mode display means interlocking with the mode setting means and displaying the type of shooting mode in a set state. (3) In a camera that has various shooting modes and shoots by switching between these modes at any time, there is a mode setting means that is operated when setting the shooting mode, and a mode setting means that corresponds to the shooting mode in conjunction with the setting of the shooting mode. A camera characterized by comprising a liquid crystal display means for displaying an illustration image representing a scene and for displaying precautions for photographing in characters for a set photographing mode.