JPH0455842A - Camera with remote controller - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To allow the changing over of the release modes meeting the hand of use by providing a 1st receiving section switch outputs a delayed release signal and a 2nd signal receiving section which outputs a immediate release signal. CONSTITUTION:The section which can receive the remote control photographing mode signal from a remote controller 6 existing within a 1st range set in the photographing angle of view of the camera is the 1st signal receiving section 9 when this signal is outputted. The section which can receive the remote control photographing mode signal from the remote controller 6 existing in the 2nd range set off the photographing angle of view is the 2nd signal receiving section 29 when this signal is outputted. Then, a photographer is able to select whether to send the signal to the 1st signal receiving section 9 or to send the signal to the 2nd signal receiving section 29 by operating the remote controller 6 from which position. The signal is transmitted to the 1st signal receiving section 9 if the photographer is a subject. The signal is transmitted to the 2nd signal receiving section 29 if the photographer is not the subject. The changing over of the release modes meeting the hand of use is executed in this way.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a camera that is equipped with a remote control device and performs delayed release.

[Conventional technology]

2. Description of the Related Art Cameras that are capable of remote control photography, so-called remote control photography, are known, and cameras that can set a delay time to delay the release timing by several seconds during remote control photography are known. With a camera that allows for a delayed release like this, when a photographer wants to take a picture of himself or herself as a subject, he or she uses the remote control to strike the pose he or she wants during the few seconds between sending the release signal and the timing of the release. be able to. By the way, as an application of the above-mentioned remote control photography, it is extremely useful to perform this remote control photography to prevent camera shake when photographing a night scene, for example. In that case, the delayed release is rather unnecessary because the photographer does not come within the photographic field of view, and there is a risk that the photographer may miss a photo opportunity due to the delayed release.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

For a camera that has a delayed release mode and is capable of remote control shooting as described above, it is preferable to be able to switch between the delayed release mode and the immediate release mode during remote control shooting, but it is not recommended to switch between the delayed release mode and the immediate release mode using a switch or the like. This will unnecessarily complicate the photographing operation. In addition, for example, when the photographer is included in the subject, the person operating the remote control device will be in front of the camera, or if the photographer is not the subject and performs remote control photography, The person operating the operating device is almost always behind the camera, sometimes to the side, or never within the photographic field of view. It would be convenient for the photographer if he could select whether to perform delayed release or immediate release depending on the position of the photographer. The present invention has been devised to effectively solve the technical problems regarding the release mode switching operation in a camera equipped with a remote control device that performs delayed release as described above. Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a camera with a remote control device that allows switching between delayed release mode and immediate release mode during remote control shooting depending on the output position of a remote control shooting activation signal, and thus allows switching of release modes according to user convenience. Our goal is to provide the following.

[Means to solve the problem]

A camera with a remote control device according to the present invention is configured as follows in order to achieve the above-mentioned object. That is, the remote control device is separated from the camera body and outputs a remote control shooting activation signal, and the remote control device is provided on the camera body side and has a first receivable range set within the camera's shooting angle of view. a first receiving section configured to receive a remote control shooting activation signal from a camera and output a delayed release signal; and a second receiving section that receives a remote control photographing activation signal from the operating device and outputs an immediate release signal. Furthermore, a remote control device that is separated from the camera body and outputs a remote control shooting activation signal, and a first range that is provided on the camera body side and sets a range within which the remote control shooting signal can be received within the shooting angle of view of the camera. and a second range set outside the photographing angle of view, the receiving unit has a variable installation position or direction, and the receiving range of the receiving unit is either the first range or the second range. The first one is when the receiving section receives the remote control shooting activation signal.
It may be provided with a detection means that outputs a delayed release signal by detecting that it is in the second range, and outputs an immediate release signal by detecting that it is in the second range.

[Action/effect]

In the camera with a remote control device according to the invention of claim 1, when a remote control shooting activation signal is output from the remote control device within the first range set within the shooting angle of view of the camera,
It is the first receiving section that can receive this signal. Further, when a remote control photographing activation signal is output from a remote control device located within a second range set outside the photographing angle of view, the second receiving section can receive this signal. Therefore, the photographer can select whether to send a signal to the first receiving section or to the second receiving section depending on the position from which the remote control device is operated. When the photographer is the subject, the signal is transmitted to the first receiving section, and when the photographer is not the subject, the signal is transmitted to the second receiving section. The invention according to claim 2, wherein when the first receiving section receives the remote control shooting activation signal, it outputs a signal that causes the delayed release to be performed, and when the second receiving section receives the remote control shooting activation signal, the signal causes the immediate release to be performed. In a camera with a remote control device, the position or facing direction of a receiving section that receives a remote control photographing activation signal output from the remote control device is variable. Therefore, the detection means can mechanically determine whether the position or direction of the receiving section is toward the first range or the second range when the receiving section receives the remote control shooting activation signal; When a remote control photographing activation signal is received, it is determined whether to output a delayed release signal or an immediate release signal based on this determination. When a remote control shooting activation signal is received while the receiving section is facing the first range, a delayed release signal is output,
When the signal is received while the signal is within the second range, an immediate release signal is output. Therefore, in any of the above-mentioned inventions, it is possible to switch between the delayed release mode and the immediate release mode when shooting with the J remote control, or to switch the release mode depending on the output position of the remote control shooting activation signal, depending on the convenience of use. .

【Example】

Below, one embodiment of the present invention will be described in FIGS. 1 to 11.
This will be explained with reference to the figures. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a camera with a remote control device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the camera with the remote control device removed, and FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the camera seen from the finder side. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the back side of the remote control device. In FIG. 1, the release button 1 disposed on the top of the camera's grip 16 starts metering when pressed in the first step, and releases the button (photographing operation) in the second step.
It is configured to do the following. Reference numeral 2 denotes a self-timer display section disposed diagonally above the photographic lens to display that self-timer photography is in progress. At the upper end of the camera body, there is a distance measuring/light receiving section 3, a light metering sensor 4. A flash light emitting unit 5 is provided respectively. A remote control 6, which is formed to have the same height and thickness as the camera body, is detachably attached to the left end (right end in the figure) of the camera when viewed from the photographer's side. A release button 7 for remote shooting is provided on the outer surface of the remote control 6. By pressing this button 7 during remote shooting, a release signal is sent to a receiving section 9 provided on the front of the camera or to a receiver described later. It can be received by the unit 29. Further, a timer photography mode switching button 15 for switching between a normal photography mode and a self-timer photography mode is provided on the top surface of the camera body. As shown in FIG. 2, the remote control mounting surface of the camera body includes a shooting distance fixing switch IO, a remote shooting mode switching switch 14, and a remote control attachment/detachment detection switch 14.
A delay release setting switch 17 and a connector 11 for electrical connection with the remote control 6 are provided. By pressing the shooting distance fixing switch 10 during remote operation, the distance measurement data at the time of the operation is held until the time of release. Further, the remote control attachment/detachment detection switch 14 is for detecting whether or not the remote control 6 is attached to the body. Figure 11 is a view from the viewfinder side of the camera.
8 is a fine, 29 is a remote control signal receiving section,
Receive remote control signals from behind the camera. FIG. 3 shows the back side of the remote control 6, that is, the side that is attached to the camera. 13 is a connector for electrically connecting the camera and the remote control 6 when the remote control 6 is attached to the camera body, and is connected to the connector 1 on the body side.
It forms a pair with 1. In addition, this mounting surface is equipped with 12 solar cells,
When the remote controller 6 is removed from the camera body, a power source provided inside the remote controller 6 is charged. Also, 2
7 is a sound display setting member. This is configured to be operable to move between two positions, an on position and an off position, and to maintain that position after operation. If a delay release is performed while the sound display setting member 27 is in the on position, a sound is displayed to indicate that the delay time is in progress. Next, the control relationship of the camera with a remote control device according to the present invention will be explained using the circuit block diagram shown in FIG. In the figure, MO represents a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as microcomputer). The switches shown on the left side of the microcomputer MC are: SL is the metering switch, S2 is the release switch, S sir is the self-timer shooting switch, and 5af.
indicates AF lock (fixed shooting distance), 5 del or delay switch, and S rem or remote control switch. The photometry switch S1 is the release button 1 in Fig. 1.
The release switch S2 is turned on in response to a single push of the release button 1, and the release switch S2 is also turned on in response to a double push of the release button 1. Suninochi S sl for self-timer photography
f is turned on when the timer photographing mode switching button 15 shown in FIG. 1 is pressed, and turned off when released. The AF lock switch 5afl is turned on when the shooting distance fixing switch 10 shown in FIG. 1 is pushed in, and turned off when it is released. The remote control switch S rem is turned on by the remote control attachment/detachment detection switch 14 shown in FIG. 1 when the remote control 6 is attached to the camera body, and turned off when it is removed. The camera is controlled by the microcomputer MC in response to turning on and off these switches. The AFE shown on the top of the microcomputer MC is the photometry/distance measurement IC.
It performs photometry and distance measurement according to the instructions from the microcomputer MC, and also sends the photometry and distance measurement data to the microcomputer M.
Send it back to C. Further, IFI to IF7 shown on the right side of the microcomputer MC each represent an interface. IFI is
This is an interface between the microcomputer MC and the film winding motor M1, and is connected to the microcomputer MC through terminals MCI and MC2. This motor M1 operates at high level rHJ and low level rLJ depending on the signal state of each terminal MC1 and MC2.
Depending on the combination, it is controlled into forward rotation, reverse rotation, stop, and short circuit states. IF2 is an interface between the microcomputer MC and the lens feeding stepping motor M2, and each terminal MC
3. Connected to microcomputer MC through MC4 and MC5. The motor M2 is controlled to start and stop energization through the terminal MC3, and its rotation direction is controlled by the signal state of each terminal MC4' and MC5. TF3 is an interface between the microcomputer MC and the shutter drive stepping motor M3, and the motor M3 is
Motor M through each terminal MC6, MC7 and MC8
2, the same control as that performed through each terminal MC3, MC4, and MC5 is performed. IF4 is an interface between the microcomputer MC and the flash FL, and the start and stop of charging of the flash FL is controlled through the terminal FC, the emission of the flash is controlled through the terminal TRG, and the charging state of the flash capacitor is detected through the terminal RDY. Ru. 1F5 is an interface between the microcomputer MC and the phototransistor PTR1 for receiving signals from the remote controller 6. This phototransistor PTR1 receives a signal from the remote controller 6 at the time of remote control photography to the above-mentioned receiving section 9.
When received by the microcomputer M, the interface IF5
A signal rLJ is sent to C through the terminal INREMI. 1F6 is an interface between the microcomputer MC and the timer display member LED2 constituting the self-timer display member 2 in FIG. The LED 2 lights up when the signal rLJ is sent through the terminal 5ELF, and goes out when the signal rHJ is sent. 1F7 is an interface between the microcomputer MC and the phototransistor PTR2 for receiving signals from the remote controller 6. The signal from the remote control 6 is sent to the aforementioned receiving section 2.
9, it sends the signal "LJ" to the microcomputer MO through the terminal INREM2. REMOTE shown below the microcomputer MC indicates the circuit inside the remote control device, including the remote control release switch S rel and the sound display switch S sp. A release signal transmitter LEDI, a solar cell BA, and a small speaker SP are connected, and a secondary battery is built inside.Remote control release switch S rel
turns ON when release button 7 in Figure 1 is pressed.
Also, at that time, the release signal transmitter LEDI emits light. Furthermore, the circuit is configured so that when S rel is turned on, the SP emits three short sounds every second. When the solar cell BA is irradiated with light, it generates electricity and charges the secondary battery that is the power source of the remote control 6. When the remote control 6 is attached to the camera body, the output terminal 0UTREL of the remote control 6 is connected to the input terminal INREL of the microcomputer MC. This input terminal TNREL is normally connected to the microcomputer M.
It is maintained in the rHJ state inside C, but when the remote control release switch 5rel is turned on, it becomes the rLJ state. Further, the sound display switch Ssp is turned on when the sound display setting member 27 is in the on position, and is turned off when the sound display setting member 27 is in the off position. Next, the operation of the camera with the remote control device during photographing will be explained step by step according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 5 to 8. In the initial state, the microcomputer MC is in a state of waiting for a signal to be input to one of the input ports, as shown in step 001 (indicated as 5001 in the drawing, hereinafter). When the photographer operates one of the switches and a change occurs in the input port, the state of the remote control switch Srem is immediately determined (step 002). Therefore, if the remote control switch S rem is on, that is, if it is attached to the camera body, the remote control flag F rem is reset to O in step 003, and the process proceeds to step 00.
4, or if the remote control switch S_rem is off, that is, removed from the potty, F_rem is set to 1 in step 01.1. This remote control flag F rem is a flag used by the microcomputer to determine whether or not the camera is currently in the remote shooting mode, and is 1 during remote shooting and O during normal shooting. In step 004, it is determined whether the photometry switch S1 is in a state. When this switch S1 is on, the process proceeds to each step of "photometry and distance measurement" which will be explained later with reference to FIG. On the other hand, if the switch s1 is off, it is determined whether the input terminal INREL of the microcomputer MC is in the state (step 00
5). As mentioned above, the signal state of the terminal INREL is
Remote control release switch S rel turns rL on
If it is, the release flag F is set in step 006.
After rel is set to 1, proceed to each step of photometry distance measurement J. If this release flag Frel is 1,
After completion of photometry and distance measurement, the release is performed regardless of the state of the release switch S2. If the signal state of the terminal rNREL is rHJ in step 005, the state of the self-timer switch 5slf is determined in step 007. If it is determined that the switch 5slf is on, it is determined in step 008 whether the self-timer flag F_sir is present. Self-timer flag Fsl
f is a flag for storing whether or not the microcomputer MC is in the self-timer shooting mode; when it is 1, it is processed as the self-timer shooting mode, and when it is O, it is processed as the normal shooting mode. At this time, the flag F s) f or 0
If so, it means that the timer photography mode switching button 15 was pressed in the normal photography mode, and in this case, the flag F_slf is set to 1 in step 009, and the photography mode is changed. Further, if it is determined in step 008 that the flag Fslf is 1, it means that the timer shooting mode switching button 15 was pressed in the self-timer shooting mode, and in that case, in step 010, the flag Fsl
r is reset to O and self-timer shooting mode is canceled. After these motes are switched, or when it is determined in step 007 that the self-timer switch 5slf is off, the process returns to step 001 and enters a state of waiting for input to the input port. As mentioned above, after it is determined in step 002 that the remote control is removed from the body, F is pressed in step 011.
When rem is set to 1, that is, remote photographing mode is set, the self-timer flag F slf is further reset to O in step 012. This is because when the release is performed using a remote control, it is not necessary to use the self-timer shooting mode. Then, the state of the photometry switch S1 is determined (step 013).
. If the switch S1 is on, the remote control flag Fre+++ is reset to 0 in step 018, and then the process proceeds to each step of "photometering and distance measurement". This is because if the release button 1 is pressed, it is determined that the remote shooting mode is not in effect even if the remote control is removed from the body. On the other hand, if the switch S1 is off, the signal state of the terminal INREMI is determined in step 014. If this signal state is rLJ, that is, if the phototransistor PTRl receives the signal from the remote control 6 at the receiving section, that is, from the front of the camera, the delay
The flag F del is set to 1, and after the release flag F rel is set to 1 in step 015, the process proceeds to each step of r photometry 11J distance J. Here, the Tilley flag F del is a flag for determining whether to perform delayed release or immediate release when a remote control signal is received. Further, if the signal state of INREMl is "H", the process advances to step 019, and l
NREM2 is determined. Here, if the signal state is rLJ, that is, the signal from the phototransistor PRT2 or 1 is transmitted to the receiver 2.
When the signal is received in step 9, that is, when it is received from behind the camera, the process advances to step 015 and the above-described operation is performed. INRE
If the signal state of M2 is 2H, it is determined in step 016 whether the AF lock switch 5afl is in the state. When this switch 5afl is on, step 01
1 after the AF lock flag is set to Faf1 or 1 at 7.
Proceed to each step of "Revised photometry and distance measurement." This flag Fafl
In the case of (1), the microcomputer MC memorizes that the AF is locked and holds the distance measurement data until the time of resizing. Also, A
FC? When the switch 5afl is off, the process returns to step 001 and waits for input to each input port. Next, the sequence of "photometering and distance measurement" will be explained using the flowchart shown in FIG.
AFE) in FIG. 4 performs photometry and distance measurement on the subject, and the data is stored in the memory of the microcomputer. Then, in step 103, "rAF/AE calculation" (which will be explained in detail later using FIG. 7) (by this calculation,
The amount of lens extension, aperture value, shutter speed, tar speed, etc. are determined. ) is carried out. Then step 104
It is determined whether the release switch S2 is in the state or not. If this switch S2 is on, the process proceeds to step 110, and if it is off, the release flag Frel is determined in step 105. If this flag Frel is O, further step 10
In step 6, it is determined whether the terminal INREM1 is in the state, and if rLJ, that is, phototransistor PTRI receives the remote control signal, the process proceeds to step 122, where F del is set to 1, and the process proceeds to step 120. INREMI Karou H
If it is J, proceed to step 121, and INREM2
Make a determination. If INREM2 is rLJ, the process proceeds to step 120, and if it is rHJ, the process proceeds to step 107. In step 120, it is determined whether the delay flag Fdel is in a state. If it is determined that the Tilley flag Fdel is 1, the process proceeds to each step of "Release delay" starting from step 112. On the other hand, if it is determined that the delay flag Fdel is O, step 1
Step 12 is skipped and the process immediately proceeds to step 113 and subsequent photographing operations. If it is determined in step 105 that Frel is 1, then in step 109 the remote control flag F
If Frem is 0, the process advances to step 110; if Frem is 0, the process advances to step 112. In addition, in the step / step 11) 6122, the terminals INREM1, 2
or I''HJ, that is, when the remote control signal is not received, the state of the AF lock flag Fafl is determined, and if it is 1, that is, the AF is locked, step 10 is performed.
Returning to step 4, if O, that is, the AF opening has not been performed, the process proceeds to step 108. Here, the photometry switch S
It is determined whether the state is 1, and if it is on, go to step 1゜4,
When it is off, it jumps to the initial state rKEYJ shown in FIG. In other words, when the release is performed using the remote control 6 and a delayed release is performed, that is, when a remote control signal is received from the front of the camera, the process proceeds to each step of "Release Delay J" from step 112 onwards, and then from step 113 onwards. A photographing operation is performed.Also, when a normal release is performed or when a remote control signal is received from the rear of the camera, the process advances to step 110.As shown in steps 107 and 108, the AF lock button is pressed and the AF lock is activated. Flag F
When afl is 1, it does not return to rKEYJ even if the photometric switch S1 is turned off, so the distance measurement data is held until the camera is released. In step 110 described above, the self-timer flag F
By determining slf, it is determined whether the camera is currently in self-timer photography mode or normal photography mode. and self-timer shooting mode, i.e. flag Fsl
If f is 1, "Self J" from step 111
After going through each step, or in the normal shooting mode, that is, the flag Fslf or O, directly execute step 1.
The photographing operations from 13 onwards are performed. In step 113, the lens is extended in accordance with the result of the rAF/AE calculation J, and the object is brought into focus. Then, in step 114, exposure is performed similarly in accordance with the calculation result. Thereafter, in step 115, the lens is reset to its initial state, and in step 116, the film is wound one frame. Then step 117118.119123
Release flag F rel, self-timer flag F
slf, AF pull flag Fafl, and Tilley flag Fdel are each reset to O, returning to the initial state, that is, rKEYJ, and waiting for input from the input port. In this embodiment, in the determination of INREMI, 2, I
Although the configuration is such that delayed release is performed when signals are received at the same time by determining NREMI first, it is also possible to perform immediate release in the case of simultaneous reception. Next, using the flowchart shown in FIG.
/AE operation" will be explained. First, in step 201, the remote control flag Fre
is determined, and when it is determined that F rem is 1, that is, remote shooting mode, the process advances to step 208 and the AF is performed.
The lock flag Fafl is determined. If Fafl is 1, that is, if AF is locked, the process advances to step 206. If Fafl is O, the process advances to the next step 209 and the Tilley flag F del is determined. When there is a need for a release delay at Fdel, that is, when a remote control signal is received from the front of the camera, the process proceeds to step 202, where distance measurement data is checked (if Fdel is 0, the process proceeds to step 206). In step 202, if the distance measurement data is 8m or more, the distance measurement take is forcibly set to 8m in step 203, and then
If the distance measurement data is less than 8m, directly proceed to step 20.
Proceed to step 4. Here, the distance measurement data is used to calculate the lens extension amount for focusing, and the value is stored in the memory. Then, in step 205,
The shutter speed and aperture value are determined based on photometric data. On the other hand, in step 201, the remote control flag Fre
is determined to be 0, that is, normal shooting mode,
Alternatively, if the AF is locked or a remote control signal is received from the rear of the camera in steps 208 and 209, the lens extension amount, shutter speed, and aperture value are determined in steps 206 and 207. In addition, when determining the image soter speed and aperture value, step 205 during remote shooting is based on the program line H shown in FIG.
07 is similarly determined based on the program line L. As shown in Figure 9, when shooting from a remote location where the photographer or himself is being photographed and AF lock is not being used, the aperture value and shutter speed are determined by stopping down as much as possible to obtain a deep depth of field. During normal shooting, the aperture value and the printing speed are determined so that the printing speed is faster than that. Next, step 111 [self-release] and step 112 [release delay J] in FIG. 6 will be explained using the flowchart shown in FIG. 8. First, in the case of self-timer photography, 20 is selected as data into C0UNT, which is a memory in the microcomputer MC (step 302). Next, it is determined whether the numerical value set in C0UNT is an even number or an odd number (step 303). If this is an even number, the self-timer display LED is lit in step 304,
If the number is odd, this LED is turned off in step 305. Further, in step 306, the timer is set to t=
This is started by setting 0.5 s, and in step 307, it is checked whether the timer underflows. When the timer underflows, the control knob 308 is set so that COUNT=COUNT-1. In step 309, it is checked whether C0UNT is O, and if it is O, rENDJ
The operation proceeds to , and if the value is other than 0, the above operation is repeated until 0 is reached. Therefore, during self-timer photography, the self-timer display LED blinks at 1-second intervals for 10 seconds, and then the camera is released. On the other hand, in the case of "release delay", 6 is selected into the memory C0UNT in step 301. After that, the operation is exactly the same as in "self", and the self-timer display LED blinks for 3 seconds at 1-second intervals, and then the camera is released. Although not shown in the flowchart, as mentioned above, when the sound display switch Ssp is on, a sound is emitted three times every second from the small speaker installed in the remote control 6 in synchronization with the flashing of the LED during release delay. occurs. With the above configuration, when a remote control signal is received from in front of the camera, that is, when the photographer is photographing himself or herself, the remote control can be hidden in a position where it cannot be seen by providing the release delay. Further, when a remote control signal is received from behind the camera, that is, when the photographer is not in the picture, unnecessary time lag can be omitted. In addition, in this embodiment, multiple light receiving elements are used and the release mode is switched depending on which element receives the signal. When the light receiving element receives a remote control signal, the light receiving range is determined by the position the light receiving part is facing, and one light receiving range is selected. It is also possible to switch the release mode so that a delayed release is performed when the light is received in the other light receiving range, and an immediate release is performed when the light is received in the other light receiving range. As explained above, according to the above configuration, during normal shooting, the shooting distance fixing switch, remote shooting mode switching switch, etc. that are operated during remote shooting are covered by the remote control, so the photographer cannot operate these buttons. No more erroneous operations. Also, when shooting remotely (when the photographer himself is in the shot without using AF lock), the shooting distance is always set to less than 8m, so if the subject is out of the viewfinder's distance measurement area and the subject is not in the background (infinity), Even in situations where the subject is in focus (which often happens), it is possible to take relatively in-focus photos. Of the two types of program lines set, during remote shooting, the aperture value and shutter speed are determined according to the narrowed-down program line, and a synergistic effect can be obtained. You can further increase the effect by narrowing down the search results. Also,
When a delayed release is performed using the remote control, the timing of the delayed release is displayed with sound and light, which effectively prevents shifts in the timing of shooting. Furthermore, there is no need to replenish or replace batteries in the remote control, and since the solar cell is normally housed inside the camera, damage to it can be prevented. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 11, remote control signal receiving sections 128 and 129 are provided on both sides of the camera together with the receiving section 29, so that the delayed release is activated when the signal is received from the front of the camera, and when the signal is received from the rear of the camera. In the case of a signal, immediate release may be performed. Furthermore, in this embodiment, a delayed release is performed if the signal is from the front of the camera, and an immediate release is performed if the signal is from the rear. The light-receiving characteristics cover the inside of the corner,
Applications such as making the other one have broader light receiving characteristics are also possible. Furthermore, according to this embodiment, it is also possible to solve the problem that the photographer is forced to wear an unreasonable outfit when taking a picture, which tends to occur with conventional general cameras. In detail, this problem can be solved by whether conventional general cameras are placed on the opposite side of the grip (upper right corner of the camera when viewed from the lens side) in the same way as the camera according to the present invention, or if such cameras are placed vertically. When holding the camera to take a picture, it was necessary to hold the camera with the grip side facing down due to the shadow of the frasonille, which made it very difficult to take pictures because it was cramped with the right hand. On the other hand, according to the camera according to this embodiment, during normal shooting in which the remote control is attached to the body, shooting can also be performed by operating the remote control release button located on the left side of the camera. In other words, since the release button can be operated with either the left or right hand, the photographer is not forced into a cramped position.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a camera equipped with a remote control device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view with the remote control device removed, FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the back side of the remote control device, and FIG. The figure is a circuit block diagram of a camera equipped with a remote control device according to the present invention, FIGS. 5 to 8 are flowcharts, and FIG. The program diagram to be determined, FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing the inside of the finder, and FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the camera seen from the finder side. 1... Release button, 2... Self-timer display section, 3... Distance measurement/light receiving section, 4... Photometry sensor,
5...Flash, 6...Remote control device, 7...Remote control release button, 8...Photographing lens, 9...
・Receiving unit (front), 10...Switch for fixing shooting distance, 1 connector, 12...Solar battery, 13...Connector, 14...Remote control attachment/detachment detection switch as a remote photography mode changeover switch, 15 ...Timer shooting mode switching button, 16...Grid, 28...
・Fintar, 29...Receiving section (rear) patent issued
Applicant: Representative of Minolta Camera Co., Ltd. Patent attorney
Aohaku Ao (and 1 other person) Fig. Fig.

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) a remote control device (6) that is separated from the camera body and outputs a remote control shooting activation signal; , the above remote control device (6)
A first receiving section (9) that receives a remote control shooting activation signal from the camera and outputs a delayed release signal; , the above remote control device (6)
A camera with a remote control device, characterized in that it is equipped with a second receiving section (29) that receives a remote control shooting activation signal from a remote controller and outputs an immediate release signal. (2) a remote control device that is separated from the camera body and outputs a remote control shooting activation signal; a receiving section whose installation position or direction is variable in order to switch between the first range and a second range set outside the photographing angle of view; The receiving section outputs a delayed release signal by detecting that it is in the first range that the remote control shooting activation signal is received, and by detecting that it is in the second range. A camera with a remote control device, characterized in that it is equipped with a detection means that outputs an immediate release signal.