JPH0434613Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to a video camera integrated with a video tape recorder and equipped with a trigger switch.

(Prior Art) Recently, a video tape recorder-type video camera (hereinafter simply referred to as a video camera) has appeared, which is miniaturized by integrating a camera section and a VTR (video tape recorder) main body.
It is becoming popular.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a conventional video camera. The video camera 1 is roughly composed of a camera section 2 and a main body section 3 having a built-in video tape recorder. A viewfinder 4 rotatable from horizontal to vertical directions is attached to the top surface 3a of the main body 3, and a grip 5 having a built-in battery is provided to the side surface 3b of the main body 3. 6 is a grip belt connected to the grip 5 at both ends.

Reference numeral 7 denotes a trigger switch for starting and stopping recording. Pressing the trigger switch 7 after entering the recording standby state using an operation button (not shown) starts recording, and further pressing the trigger switch 7 again during recording starts recording. Pause temporarily. The trigger switch 7 is provided on the back surface 5a of the grip 5 so that it can be inserted from below the grip belt 6 and pressed easily with the thumb of the right hand gripping the grip 5.

8 is a power zoom switch; pressing switch T zooms in, and pressing switch W zooms out.

9 is a sub-trigger switch connected in parallel with the trigger switch 7;
b, and is provided in front close to the camera section 2. The sub-trigger switch 9 is a switch for starting and stopping recording, similar to the trigger switch 7, and is used depending on the shooting condition (posture).

For example, when shooting at a low angle as shown in FIG. 4, the sub-trigger switch 9 is pressed by the thumb of the right hand, which is inserted from above the grip belt 6 and grips the grip 5, to start and stop recording.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) In the conventional video camera 1, during normal shooting as shown in FIG. 3, the little finger is likely to come into contact with the sub-trigger switch 9 provided on the top surface 5b of the grip 5, causing a malfunction. There was a problem.

Furthermore, when shooting at a low angle as shown in FIG. 4, insert your right hand from above the grip belt 6 to grasp the grip 5, and use your thumb to operate the sub-trigger switch 9, but on the other hand, operate the power zoom switch 8. There was a problem that made it impossible to do so.

(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention includes a viewfinder 4 on the top surface 3a of the main body 3, which is rotatable from the horizontal to the vertical direction, and a rear surface 5 of the grip 5.
A video camera 10 comprising a trigger switch 7 for starting and stopping recording,
On the upper surface 3a of the main body part 3 and in a position hidden by the viewfinder 4 when located in the horizontal direction,
The present invention provides a video camera equipped with a sub-trigger switch 11 having the same function as the trigger switch 7.

(Embodiment) An embodiment of the video camera according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a video camera. Note that the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those of the conventional video camera. Video camera 10
The main body part 3 is roughly composed of a camera part 2 and a main body part 3 having a built-in video tape recorder.
A viewfinder 4 is attached to the upper surface 3a of the apparatus, and the viewfinder 4 is rotatable from horizontal to vertical directions about a shaft 4a. Main body part 3
A grip 5 with a built-in battery is provided on the side surface 3b. 6 is a grip belt connected to the grip 5 at both ends.

Reference numeral 7 denotes a trigger switch for starting and stopping recording. After entering the recording standby state using an operation button (not shown), pressing this trigger switch 7 starts recording, and further pressing this trigger switch 7 again while in the recording state. The recording will be temporarily interrupted. The trigger switch 7 is provided on the back surface 5a of the grip 5 so that it can be easily pressed with the thumb of the right hand holding the grip 5.

8 is a power zoom switch; pressing switch T zooms in, and pressing switch W zooms out.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a sub-trigger switch connected in parallel with the trigger switch 7, and placed on the top surface 3a of the camera body 3 and in a position hidden by the viewfinder 4 in a horizontal state (when positioned in the horizontal direction). It is provided.

Therefore, normal shooting (view index 4)
When taking pictures with the camera positioned horizontally), insert your hand from below the grip belt 6 to grasp the grip 5, operate the trigger switch 7 with your thumb, and operate the power zoom switch 8 with your index and middle fingers to take the picture. I can do it. The sub-trigger switch 11 is provided on the top surface 3a of the main body 3 so as to be hidden behind the viewfinder 4, and is not provided near the little finger position as in the past, so the sub-trigger switch 11 may come into contact with the little finger and malfunction. There's nothing to do.

Also, as shown in Figure 2, hold the grip 5 with your right hand.
The sub-trigger switch 11 may be operated by inserting, for example, the index finger of the left hand between the top surface 3a of the main body 3 and the viewfinder 4 while holding the sub-trigger switch 11. Since recording can be started with one hand while firmly holding the grip 5 with the right hand, shaking of the screen at the start of recording can be prevented.

When shooting at a low angle as shown in FIG. 4 (shooting with the viewfinder 4 positioned vertically), insert your hand from above the grip belt 6, grip the grip 5, and use your right thumb to switch the power zoom switch 8. , the viewfinder 4 can be vertically rotated about the shaft 4a to stand up, and the sub-trigger switch 11 can be operated with a finger of the left hand, for example, the index finger.

Furthermore, a switch (not shown) is provided on the shaft 4a of the finder 4, and is linked to the rotation of the finder 4 from the horizontal to the vertical direction. top surface 3
The sub-trigger switch 11 of a is disconnected, and on the other hand, when the viewfinder 4 is vertically erected,
The trigger switch 7 on the back surface 5a of the grip 5 may be configured to be disconnected.

During normal photographing, the viewfinder 4 is positioned horizontally and the trigger switch 7 on the back surface 5a of the grip 5 is used to start and stop recording. When shooting from a low angle,
vertically, and start recording using the trigger switch 11 on the top surface 3a of the main body 3.
make it stop. At this time, only one of the trigger switch 7 and the sub-trigger switch 11, which is at the optimum position depending on the photographing angle, is operated, so operability is good and there is no possibility of erroneous operation.

(Effects of the invention) The video camera of the present invention is equipped with a viewfinder that can be rotated from horizontal to vertical on the top of the main body, and a trigger switch that starts and stops recording on the back of the grip. A sub-trigger switch having the same function as the trigger switch is provided on the top surface of the main body and at a position hidden behind the viewfinder when positioned horizontally, so the trigger switch and sub-trigger are The combination with a switch improves operability, and has the effect of making it possible to start and stop recording reliably and smoothly, without any erroneous operation, whether during normal angle shooting or low angle shooting.

Additionally, since you can operate the sub-trigger switch with your left hand, which is the opposite of the right hand that is holding the video camera, there is also the advantage that the screen will not shake when you start shooting.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

1 and 2 are perspective views showing an embodiment of the video camera according to the present invention, FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a conventional video camera, and FIG. 4 is an explanatory view when shooting at a low angle. 2...Camera part, 3...Main body part, 3a...Top surface, 4...View index (view index), 5
...Grip, 5a...Back, 7...Trigger switch, 10...Video camera, 11...Sub trigger switch.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] A video camera that is equipped with a viewfinder that can be rotated from horizontal to vertical on the top surface of the main body, and a trigger switch that starts and stops recording on the back of the grip, A video camera characterized in that a sub-trigger switch having the same function as the trigger switch is provided on the top surface of the main body and at a position hidden behind the viewfinder when positioned in the horizontal direction.