JPH0523020Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea] The camera of the present invention will be explained according to the following items.

A. Industrial field of application B. Overview of the invention C. Background art D. Problem that the invention attempts to solve [Figure 6] E. Means for solving the problem F. Example [Figures 1 to 5] F- 1 First embodiment [Figures 1 to 3] a Housing, speaker [Figures 1 to 3] b Photographic lens, microphone, viewfinder [Figures 1 to 3] c Battery mounting part, Grip belt [Figures 2 and 3] d Operation members, etc. [Figures 1 to 3] e Recording and reproducing circuit [Figure 1] e-1 Configuration e-2 Operation e-2-a Operation in shooting mode e -2-b Operations during playback, etc. f Recording of narration, etc. F-2 Second embodiment [Figures 4 and 5] G Effects of the invention (A Field of industrial application) The present invention relates to a new camera. . In detail, for example, a recording means for recording an image captured by a photographic lens such as a video camera or a so-called electronic camera and an audio captured by a microphone on a predetermined recording medium, a reproduction means for reproducing the contents recorded on the recording medium, and the reproduction means. This invention relates to a camera equipped with a video display means for displaying the video reproduced by the camera, and allows viewing and listening of the video and audio extremely easily. Without using a microphone to capture sounds coming from in front of the camera, and even without installing a special microphone, it is now possible to capture sounds from behind the camera, such as the photographer's voice, with good sensitivity, if necessary. The aim is to provide a new camera with improved performance.

(B Overview of the invention) The camera of the invention consists of a recording means for recording the image captured by the photographing lens and the sound captured by the microphone on a predetermined recording medium, a reproduction means for reproducing the content recorded on the recording medium, and the reproduction means. In a camera equipped with a video display means for displaying video reproduced by a camera, a speaker facing substantially backward is provided, and a switching means is provided for making the speaker function as a microphone, thereby making it extremely easy to view video and audio. It is possible to perform the following operations as necessary, without using the microphone provided in this type of camera, that is, the microphone mainly used to capture the sound from in front of the camera, and without providing a special microphone. This makes it possible to capture sounds from behind the camera, such as the voice of the photographer, with good sensitivity.

(C. Background Art) For example, in today's video cameras, a photographing lens, a microphone, and a tape cassette as a recording medium are usually detachably attached, and a recording section for recording on the tape cassette is integrally provided. The image of the subject captured by the photographic lens and the audio captured by the microphone are recorded on the tape cassette in the recording section.

In addition, some video cameras are equipped with a playback means for playing back the contents recorded on the tape cassette, and video cameras equipped with such a playback means are particularly useful as a so-called finder.
If an EVF (electronic view finder) is used, the image played back by the above playback means is displayed on the screen of the viewfinder, and the captured image is played back and viewed on the video camera itself. Some are configured to allow you to do so.

By the way, with a video camera or the like, depending on the purpose of shooting, it may be necessary to actively record audio from behind the camera, for example, by adding a narration in the photographer's own voice.

However, the microphone installed in the camera is installed in a direction that mainly captures the sound coming from in front of the camera. Moreover, this type of microphone usually captures the sound mainly from the subject side, and also captures the sound coming from inside the camera. In order to avoid capturing motor sounds, etc. as much as possible, a unidirectional type is used, so it is extremely insensitive to sounds coming from behind the camera.
If the surrounding sounds are loud, it may be difficult to capture the photographer's voice.

Therefore, in order to be able to capture sound from behind the camera with good sensitivity, another microphone is installed on the back of the camera, and the two microphones can be used selectively or simultaneously depending on the purpose of shooting. It is possible that

For example, in Utility Model Application Publication No. 62-80474, 1
It has been proposed to provide two microphones so as to be movable between a position pointing in front of the camera and a position pointing behind the camera.

That is, FIG. 6 shows the camera a disclosed in the above publication.
, b is a support arm whose one end is supported by the side surface of the housing c so as to be freely rotatable approximately in the front-rear direction, and d is a microphone fixed to the rotatable end of the support arm b. , e, e and e', e' are the case c
Locking protrusions provided at positions spaced apart from each other in the front-rear direction across the side where the base end of the support arm b is supported, f is a connection cord;
When the support arm b reaches the first position where the portion near the rotating end engages with the locking protrusions e on the front side, the microphone d is oriented toward the front of the camera, and the support arm b is the rear locking protrusion e′,
When it comes to the second position where it engages e', the microphone d is oriented towards the rear of the camera, so by moving the support arm b to the first position, the microphone By moving the support arm b to the second position, the microphone d can be made to function as a microphone for mainly capturing sounds from the front of the camera, and by moving the support arm b to the second position, the microphone d can be used to mainly capture sounds from behind the camera. can function as a microphone.

(Problem D is intended to solve) [Figure 6] However, if a special microphone is installed to capture the sound from behind the camera,
Since the camera has two microphones, there is a problem in that the cost of the camera's recording means increases accordingly.

Furthermore, according to the camera a shown in FIG. 6, one microphone d can be selectively used as a microphone for capturing sounds from in front of the camera or as a microphone for capturing sounds from behind the camera. Although there is no problem in that the cost is particularly high, it is necessary to move the support arm b each time the direction of capturing the recording changes, and it is extremely troublesome to perform such work during shooting, and it reduces the shutter speed. There is a problem that you may miss the opportunity. Furthermore, it is difficult to simultaneously record audio related to video and so-called narration.

As mentioned above, most conventional video cameras equipped with a playback means and an EVF are
The EVF allows for playback and viewing, but since the only means of audio output was an earphone jack, each time you wanted to listen to the audio of the recorded content, It is necessary to take out the earphones and connect them to the camera, which makes handling them cumbersome and also makes it difficult for multiple people to listen to the audio together.

(Means for solving problem E) Therefore, the camera of the present invention has a recording means for recording the image captured by the photographic lens and the sound captured by the microphone on a predetermined recording medium, and a recording means for reproducing the contents recorded on the recording medium. and a video display means for displaying the video reproduced by the reproduction means, the camera includes a speaker positioned substantially facing backward and outputting the audio reproduced by the reproduction means, and the speaker functions as a microphone. The device is equipped with a switching means for

Therefore, according to the camera of the present invention, when reproducing content recorded on a recording medium, the reproduced video is displayed on the video display means and the reproduced audio is output from the speaker, so that the video and the reproduced audio are output from the speaker. This makes it extremely easy to listen to audio, that is, it can be done without connecting audio output means such as earphones to the camera, and when taking pictures, the speaker can function as a microphone by operating the switching means. Therefore, it is possible to capture and record sounds from behind the camera with good sensitivity without having to install a special microphone.

(Embodiment F) [Figs. 1 to 5] Details of the camera of the present invention will be described below according to each embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings.

The embodiments shown in the drawings are applied to the video camera of the present invention.

(F-1 First Embodiment) [Figures 1 to 3] Figures 1 to 3 show a first embodiment of the camera of the present invention.

(a housing, speaker) [Figures 1 to 3] 1 is a video camera.

Reference numeral 2 denotes a housing of the video camera 1, and the housing 2 has a box shape that is long in the front and back direction, and has a left side surface 3.
A cassette attachment/detachment port 3a is formed in the cassette attachment/detachment port 3a, and a lid body 4 for opening/closing the cassette attachment/detachment port 3a is provided so as to be freely rotatable substantially in left and right directions.

A cassette holder (not shown) into which the tape cassette 5 is removably inserted is provided on the inner surface of the lid 4. When the lid 4 is moved to the eject position shown by the two-dot chain line, the tape cassette 5 can be inserted into the cassette holder. by inserting the tape cassette 5 into the cassette holder and then moving the lid 4 to the loading position shown by the solid line, the tape cassette 5 is placed in a predetermined cassette mounting position of a recording/reproducing section (not shown) provided inside the casing. It is now being installed.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a sound emission hole formed at the lower end of the back surface 7 of the casing 2, and a thin speaker 8 is disposed at the rear end inside the casing 2 so as to block the sound emission hole 6. .

(b Photographic lens, microphone, viewfinder) [Figures 1 to 3] Reference numeral 9 denotes a photographic lens protruding forward from the upper part of the front surface 10 of the housing 2, and 11 denotes the front surface 10 of the housing 2.
Of these, there is a microphone protruding forward from a position on the right side of the photographic lens 9, and the microphone 11 is unidirectional. It will capture the audio.

Reference numeral 12 denotes a viewfinder that incorporates an extremely small CRT (cathode ray tube), and its front end is slidably supported by a rail 14 provided on the top surface 13 of the housing 2, so that it can be moved in the front-rear direction with respect to the housing 2. The position of the eye cup 15 can be adjusted, and the eye cup 15 is provided at the rear end so that it can be rotated approximately vertically about its front end.
is attached.

Reference numeral 16 denotes a connection cord that connects the finder 13 and a recording/reproducing circuit to be described later.

(c Battery mounting part, grip belt) [Figures 2 and 3] Reference numeral 17 denotes a battery mounting part, which projects from the right side surface 18 of the housing 2, and has a battery insertion part (not shown) formed on its front end surface. A predetermined battery can be attached and detached from the mouth.

Most of the battery mounting portion 17 is
The grip belt 19 faces the right side of the video camera 1 with a small gap between them and has both ends supported by the battery mounting portion 17. The video camera 1 is held by inserting the hand between the grip belt 19 and the battery mounting portion 17.

(d Operating members, etc.) [Figures 1 to 3] Reference numeral 20 denotes a first operating section provided at the front end of the left side surface 3 of the housing 2, and this first operating section 20 mainly includes a Various operating members 21, 21, . . . that are operated when photographing are provided, such as a button for selecting automatic focal length adjustment or manual adjustment, a white balance button for white balance adjustment, and the like.

Reference numeral 22 denotes a second operation section provided on the front side of the viewfinder 12 on the top surface 13 of the housing 2, and this second operation section 22 includes a video camera 1
Mode selection button 2 to select the operating mode from one of three modes: shooting mode, VTR mode, and off mode that is none of these modes.
3 and various operating members that are mainly operated in VTR mode, namely a recording button 2 that is operated when recording signals reproduced by other equipment.
4. A play button 25 that is operated when playing back the recorded content on the tape cassette attached to the video camera 1; a fast forward button 26 that is operated when fast forwarding the tape; a rewind button 27 that is operated when rewinding the tape; There are provided a stop button 28 which is operated to stop the recording or playback operation, a pause button 29 which is operated to temporarily stop the running of the tape, a frame forward button 30 which is operated to advance the reproduced image frame by frame, etc. .

Reference numeral 31 denotes a cassette eject button provided on the left side of the second operating section 22, and the lid body 4 is moved to the eject position by operating the cassette eject button 31. It's summery.

Reference numeral 32 denotes a battery ejection button, and when the battery ejection button 32 is operated, the battery mounted on the battery mounting portion 17 can be removed.

33 is the rear end of the battery mounting part 17, that is,
A shooting button 34 is provided at a position where the thumb of the hand holding the housing 2 naturally faces the shooting button 33.
The narration button located on the left side of
35 is a mixing button arranged near the upper end of the back surface 7 of the housing 2, and these operation buttons 33, 34, and 35 have a so-called push-and-push switch structure, that is, each time they are pressed, It has a structure in which the contents of the output signal are switched alternately, the shooting button 33 is an operation button to be operated when starting or stopping shooting, and the narration button 34 is used to use the speaker 8 as a microphone. The mixing button 35 is an operation button that is operated when activating or canceling the function.
This is an operation button that is operated when recording the sound captured by the speaker 8 and the sound captured by the speaker 8 in a superimposed manner, or when canceling such a recording state.

36 is a volume dial arranged above the sound emission hole 6 on the back surface 7 of the housing 2, and this volume dial 36 adjusts the output level of the sound output from the speaker 8 or the output level of the sound captured by the microphone 11. This is the dial you operate when you do this.

In addition, 37 is a connector, and the connector 37 is connected to various jacks 38, 3, such as an earphone jack, a video signal output jack, and an audio signal output jack.
8,... are provided.

(e Recording/reproducing circuit) [Figure 1] 39 is a recording/reproducing circuit.

(e-1 Configuration) 40 is a head drum equipped with rotating magnetic heads 41, 41', and a magnetic tape 4 stored in a tape cassette 5 attached to the video camera 1.
2 is partially pulled out from the cassette case and wound around the head drum 40.

Reference numeral 43 denotes a mode changeover switch which changes the circuit connection state by operating the mode selection button 23, and has two fixed contacts 43a, 43.
b and a switching contact 43c.
c is connected to the magnetic heads 41, 41'.

Reference numeral 44 denotes a system controller, and commands output by operating the operating members provided on the aforementioned shooting button 33, narration button 34, mixing button 35, first operating unit 20, second operating unit 22, etc. are input to this system controller 44.

Reference numeral 45 denotes an image pickup device placed at the focusing position of the photographic lens 9, and 46 a video processor that processes the video signal output from the image pickup device 45, the output of which is sent to the CRT of the viewfinder 12 and the mode selection switch. 43, that is, the recording side fixed contact.

47 is a recording circuit, 48 is two fixed contacts 48
a, 48b and a switching contact 48c, one fixed contact 48a, that is, the fixed contact on the microphone side is connected to the microphone 11.
The switching contact 48c is connected to the recording circuit 47, and the recording circuit 4
The output terminal 7 is connected to a fixed contact 43a on the recording side of the mode changeover switch 43.

A mixing switch 49 is connected between a terminal provided between the microphone 11 and the audio selection switch 48 and another fixed contact 48b of the audio selection switch 48, that is, a fixed contact on the narration side. There is.

50 is a fixed contact 43 of the mode changeover switch 43
b, that is, a signal reading circuit connected to the fixed contact on the reproduction side; 51, a video reproduction circuit connected between the signal reading circuit 50 and the CRT of the finder 12;
52 is an audio reproduction circuit connected to the signal reading circuit 50.

Reference numeral 53 denotes a function changeover switch, which is provided with two fixed contacts 53a, 53b and a switching contact 53c, one of which is fixed contact 53a, that is, playback side fixed contact 53a, which is connected to the audio playback circuit 52, and which is connected to the audio playback circuit 52. The switching contact 53c is connected to the speaker 8, and another fixed contact 53b, that is, the recording side fixed contact 53b is connected to the narration side fixed contact 48b of the audio selection switch 48 via the amplifier 54. .

55 and 56 are variable resistors, one of which 55 connects the narration side fixed contact 48b of the audio selection switch 48 and the mixing switch 49.
Another variable resistor 56 is connected between the switching contact 53a of the function switching switch 53 and the audio reproduction circuit 52.

38a is an earphone jack provided on the connector 37, and is connected to the output side of the audio reproduction circuit 52.

(e-2 Operation) Then, the mode selection switch 4 moves the mode selection button 23 to the position where the shooting mode is selected.
The switching contact 43c of No. 3 is connected to the fixed contact 43a on the recording side, and the recording/reproducing circuit 39 is in the shooting mode, that is, the image captured by the shooting lens 9 and the audio captured by the microphone 11 etc. can be recorded on the magnetic tape 42. You can also press the button 2 above.
3 to the position where the VTR mode is selected, the switching contact 43c of the mode switching switch 43 is connected to the fixed contact 43b on the playback side, and the recording/playback circuit 3 is connected to the fixed contact 43b on the playback side.
9 is a VTR mode, that is, a mode for recording without using the photographing lens 9, microphone 11, etc., and reproducing the recorded contents.

(e-2-a Operation in Shooting Mode) When the shooting button 33 is pressed in the shooting mode, the image of the subject captured by the shooting lens 9 is captured by the image sensor 45, and is converted into an electrical signal here. After the signal is processed in the video processor 46, the finder 12
CRT and magnetic head 41 of head drum 40,
41', thereby
The image of the subject is displayed on the finder 12 and is also recorded on the magnetic tape 42 by the magnetic heads 41, 41'.

In addition, audio recording is performed using the microphone 11 and/or
Or, it is performed on the sound captured by the speaker 8.

That is, when the shooting mode is selected or the narration button 34 and mixing button 35 are not pressed, the mixing switch 49 is open and the switching contact 53c of the function switching switch 53 is on the playback side. Fixed contact 5
3a and the audio selection switch 4
The switching contact 48c of No. 8 is the fixed contact 48a on the microphone side.
Therefore, since only the microphone 11 is connected to the recording circuit 47, only the audio captured by the microphone 11 is recorded.

From this state, press narration button 3
4 is pressed, the switching contact 53c of the function switching switch 53 is connected to the fixed contact 53b on the recording side, and the switching contact 48c of the audio selection switch 48 is connected to the fixed contact 48b on the narration side. is the function changeover switch 53,
The microphone 11 is connected to the recording circuit 47 via the amplifier 54 and the audio selection switch 48.
Since the connection between the speaker 8 and the recording circuit 47 is opened, only the audio captured by the speaker 8 is recorded in this state.

Furthermore, when the mixing button 35 is pressed, the mixing switch 49 is closed. Therefore, when the narration button 34 and the mixing button 35 are pressed, the microphone 11 is connected to the recording circuit 47 via the mixing switch 49 and the audio selection switch 48, and the speaker 8 is connected to the recording circuit 47 via the audio selection switch 48. It will be connected to the recording circuit 47, and both the audio captured by the microphone 11 and the audio captured by the speaker 8 will be recorded.

Note that the level of the sound captured by the microphone 11 is determined by operating the volume dial 36 and changing the level of the sound captured by the variable resistor 5.
It can be adjusted by changing the resistance value of 5.

By pressing the narration button 34, the speaker 8 will function as a microphone, and the audio recorded during shooting will be either the audio captured by the microphone 11 or the audio captured by the speaker 8. Or you can do both.

(e-2-b Operations during playback, etc.) In addition, the content recorded on the tape cassette 5 can be played back by operating the playback button 25 etc. provided on the second operation section 22 in the VTR mode. Do by doing.

When the playback button 25 is pressed, the magnetic tape 42
The signal recorded in the 12 is read by the signal reading circuit 50, and the video signal of the read signal is subjected to predetermined processing in the video reproducing circuit 51 and then output to the CRT of the finder 12. Then, the played video will be displayed on the CRT of the Funder 12, and
Among the read signals, the audio signal is subjected to predetermined processing in the audio reproduction circuit 52 and then output to the speaker 8 via the function changeover switch 53, whereby the reproduced audio is output from the speaker 8. It turns out.

Note that the level of the audio output from the speaker 8 can be adjusted by changing the resistance value of the variable resistor 56 using the volume dial 36.

Furthermore, when recording signals reproduced by other reproduction equipment, this is done by pressing the record button 24 from the VTR mode.

(Recording of narration, etc.) Therefore, according to the video camera 1 configured as described above, audio from behind the camera can be actively recorded depending on the purpose of shooting.

That is, since the speaker 8 is placed on the back of the housing 2 and functions as a microphone by pressing the narration button 34, the speaker 8 can be used as a microphone when the narration button 34 is pressed. When it is desired to record the voice of the explainer, etc., by pressing the narration button 34, the voice of the photographer etc. can be captured and recorded with good sensitivity.

(F-2 Second Embodiment) [FIGS. 4 and 5] FIGS. 4 and 5 show a second embodiment 1A of the camera of the present invention.

Note that the video camera 1A shown in this second embodiment
The only difference from the video camera 1 shown in the first embodiment is the viewfinder. Therefore, only the different points will be explained, and the explanation of the same parts will be omitted by giving the same reference numerals as those used for the same parts in the first embodiment.

Reference numeral 57 is a finder using a so-called liquid crystal display device as an image display means.

That is, 58 is a substantially rectangular and very thin box-shaped casing, and 59 is hinged to one side edge of casing 58, and 59 is connected to one side edge of casing 58.
Unused position and casing 58 superimposed on
This is a liquid crystal display panel that is provided so as to be moved between a use position (shown in this position in the drawing) that forms an angle of approximately 45° with respect to the liquid crystal display panel 59. A liquid crystal display device (not shown) is provided on the surface facing the casing 58, and a screen mirror 60 is provided on the surface of the casing 58 facing the liquid crystal display panel 59, so that the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device is displayed on the screen. With the liquid crystal display panel 59 reflected in the mirror 60 and moved to the use position,
The image reflected on the screen mirror 60 is now viewed.

The casing 58 has a sound emission hole 61 facing the speaker 8A from the inside and a brightness adjustment dial 6.
2. A volume adjustment dial 63 is provided.

Reference numeral 64 denotes a finder support mechanism, which includes an engagement plate 66 that is removably engaged with a support fitting 65 fixed to the upper surface 13 of the housing 2, and a lower end of which is connected to the engagement plate 6.
a sphere 68 having a shaft 67 fixed to the sphere 6; a rotator 69 rotatably fitted onto the sphere 68; It consists of a lock handle 70 and a support fitting 71 fixed to the outer surface of the rotator 69 on the side substantially opposite to the engagement plate 66.

Then, the finder support mechanism 64 attaches the tightening ring 72 screwed onto the shaft 67 to the support metal fitting 65 with the engagement plate 66 engaged with the support metal fitting 65 provided on the housing 2. By tightening, it is attached to the housing 2 in a state protruding from the upper surface 13 thereof.

Further, the finder 57 has an engaging portion (not shown) provided on the lower surface of the casing 58 that is engaged with a support fitting 71 of the finder support mechanism 64, and these support fittings 71 and the engaging portion are fastened together (not shown). They are attached to the rotator 69 by being tightened together by attachment means.

A connection cord 73 has one end connected to a circuit (not shown) provided in the casing 58 of the finder 57 and a plug 74 provided at the other end, and the plug 74 is provided in the housing 2. By being inserted into the finder jack 75, each element in the finder 57 is connected to its corresponding one in the recording/reproducing circuit 39.

In the shooting mode, the image of the subject captured by the shooting lens 9 is projected on the screen mirror 60 of the viewfinder 57, and when the narration button 34 is pressed, the image of the subject is displayed on the speaker 8A.
will function as a microphone, and when reproduction is performed, the reproduced image will be projected on the screen mirror 60 of the viewfinder 57, and the reproduced sound will be output from the speaker 8A.

When the lock handle 70 of the finder support mechanism 64 is loosened from the ball 68, the rotator 69 becomes able to rotate relative to the ball 68, so the direction of the finder 57 can be changed in the front, back, left, right, and up and down directions. can, therefore,
Finder 5 depending on the angle you aim at the subject.
You can choose the direction of 7 quite freely.

(G Effect of the invention) As is clear from the above description, the camera of the invention consists of a photographic lens, a microphone that mainly captures sound from the front, and a predetermined set of images captured by the photographic lens and sounds captured by the microphone. a recording means for recording on a recording medium, a reproducing means for reproducing the content recorded on the recording medium, a video display means for displaying at least the video reproduced by the reproducing means, and a reproducing means positioned substantially facing rearward. The present invention is characterized by comprising a speaker that outputs the audio reproduced by the speaker, and a switching means that causes the speaker to function as a microphone.

Therefore, according to the present invention, when reproducing content recorded on a recording medium, the reproduced video is displayed on the video display means and the reproduced audio is output from the speaker. This makes it extremely easy to view and listen to images without connecting audio output means such as earphones to the camera, and when taking pictures, the speaker can also function as a microphone by operating the switching means. It is possible to capture and record audio from behind the camera with high sensitivity without the need for a special microphone.

In the above embodiment, when the shooting mode is selected as the camera operation mode, the speaker is prevented from functioning as a speaker, and the VTR is
When the mode is selected, the circuit between the microphone and the speaker is opened, and when the switching means is operated in the shooting mode, the speaker is made to function as a microphone.
By doing this, regardless of whether or not the switching means is operated or the volume of the speaker,
It is possible to reliably prevent so-called howling from occurring due to mutual interference between the microphone and the speaker.

However, when implementing the present invention, it is also possible to make the speaker function as a speaker while the switching means is not operated even in the shooting mode, and to make the speaker function as a microphone when the switching means is operated. It will be done.

Further, in the second embodiment described above, a liquid crystal display device is used as the image display means, but by using a display means having such a structure, a plurality of photographers can use the display means together. It is also possible for multiple people to plan and shoot together while looking at the screen, or for multiple people to view the recorded content at the same time.

The speaker in the present invention does not necessarily need to be supported by the housing, and may be provided in the viewfinder as shown in the second embodiment, or at least in a direction facing approximately toward the rear of the camera when shooting. Just set it up.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Figures 1 to 3 show a first embodiment in which the camera of the present invention is applied to a video camera. Figure 1 is a circuit diagram, Figure 2 is a perspective view, and Figure 3 is a diagram similar to Figure 2. FIGS. 4 and 5, which are perspective views in a different direction from the one shown, show a second embodiment in which the camera of the present invention is applied to a video camera, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the entire camera, and FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing an enlarged main part, and FIG. 6 is a side view showing an example of the camera. Explanation of symbols, 1... Camera, 2... Housing, 5...
... Recording medium, 8 ... Speaker, 9 ... Photographing lens, 11 ... Microphone, 12 ... Image display means, 34, 53 ... Switching means, 40, 41, 4
1', 45, 46... (video) recording means, 40,
41, 41', 47...(sound) recording means, 4
0, 41, 41', 50, 51... (video) reproduction means, 40, 41, 41', 50, 52...
(Audio) reproduction means, 1A...camera, 57...
Image display means.

Claims (1)

[Scope of claim for utility model registration] A photographic lens, a microphone that captures audio mainly from the front, a recording means for recording the image captured by the photographic lens and the audio captured by the microphone on a prescribed recording medium, and recording on the recording medium. a reproduction means for reproducing the content reproduced by the reproduction means; a video display means for displaying at least the video reproduced by the reproduction means; a speaker positioned substantially facing rearward and outputting the audio reproduced by the reproduction means; A camera characterized by comprising a switching means for functioning as a microphone.