JPH066651A - Camcorder - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To facilitate the operation by decreasing number of operation switches and operation keys even when functions are increased and number of operations is increased. CONSTITUTION:A video tape recorder mode silk 3 and a camera mode silk 5 are provided at one side face of a turning ring shaped operation key 1 in the broadwise direction, a power supply switch mark 7 is provided at a position opposite to the silk seals 3, 5, and a reproduction mark 9 representing the reproduction position, an edit mark 11 representing the position of changeover to the edit function, a line input output mark 13 representing the changeover position to line input/output or the like are provided to one side face of the operation key 1 at the position of the silk 3 in the broadwise direction. On the other hand, a port rate mode mark 15, a sport mode mark 17 and a shutter mode mark 19 or the like for changeover of each of the port rate mode, the sport mode and the shutter mode and an automatic operation mode mark 21 are provided at a position of the silk 5 on one side face of the operation key 1 in the broadwise direction.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a camera-integrated video tape recorder in which a video tape recorder for recording (recording, recording) and reproduction and a television camera for converting a subject image into an electric signal are integrated. Regarding

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, a camera-integrated video tape recorder in which an 8 mm video tape recorder is used for recording and reproduction and a television camera for converting a subject image into an electric signal is integrated. , Power switch, AE mode (sport mode, portrait mode, shutter mode, etc.) select button, line input / output switching operation switch as a video tape recorder, edit function (EDIT) selection switch, etc. Of the function modes as a recorder or TV camera, the operation switches and operation keys that select and switch the desired basic function modes are all individually mounted on the outer surface of the body of the camera-integrated video tape recorder. It is generally provided

In recent years, the number of operation switches and operation keys has tended to increase, and therefore, particularly in a small-sized camera-integrated video tape recorder, the number of places where these operation switches and operation keys are provided has decreased.

[0004]

However, since operation switches and operation keys corresponding to the functions provided in the camera-integrated video tape recorder must be provided, the operation switches and operation keys may not be provided depending on the installation location. There is a problem that the operation keys are difficult to operate.

An object of the present invention is to provide a camera-integrated type in which, even when the number of functions is increased and the number of operations corresponding thereto is increased, the operation switches, operation keys, etc. for performing the operations are reduced, and the operations can be easily performed. To provide a video tape recorder.

[0006]

As shown in FIG. 1, a camera-integrated video tape recorder according to the present invention has, for example, a desired one of a function mode as a video tape recorder and a function mode as a television camera. It is characterized in that a mode selecting means 1 is provided which can select and switch a basic function mode by one key operation.

[0007]

In the camera-integrated video tape recorder according to the present invention, one function can be used to select and switch the basic functions that are generally frequently used during recording and reproduction. The number of operation switches and operation keys provided on the outer surface of the camera-integrated video tape recorder is reduced without reducing the number, and the basic function mode switching can be performed only by operating the mode selecting means.

[0008]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A preferred embodiment of a camera-integrated video tape recorder according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 shows a mode selection means in the present embodiment. The mode selection means is a rotating ring (disc) operation key 1 and is attached to a camera-integrated video tape recorder (not shown). An arcuate video tape recorder mode side silk 3 and an arcuate camera mode side silk 5 are provided on one side in the thickness direction of the operation key 1, and these video tape recorder mode side silks 3 are provided. A power switch mark 7 is provided at a position facing the camera mode side silk 5.

At the position where the video tape recorder mode side silk 3 is provided, a reproduction mark 9 indicating a reproduction position and an edit mark 11 indicating a position for switching to the editing function are provided on one side in the thickness direction of the operation key 1. , A line input / output mark 13 indicating a position for switching to line input / output is provided, while at the position where the camera mode side silk 5 is provided, the so-called AE mode is provided on one side in the thickness direction of the operation key 1. Select, i.e. portrait mode,
Portrait mode mark 1 indicating the rotation position of the operation key 1 for selecting (selecting) the sports mode and the shutter mode (rotating the operation key 1)
5, a sports mode mark 17, a shutter mode mark 19 and the like, and an automatic operation mode mark 21 indicating a position to switch to the automatic operation mode (AUTO) are provided.

The above-described video tape recorder mode silk 3, camera mode silk 5, playback mark 9, edit mark 11, line input / output mark 13, portrait mode mark 15, sports mode mark 1
7, the shutter mode mark 19, the automatic operation mode mark 21, and the like may be provided on the main body side of the camera-integrated video tape recorder to which the operation keys 1 are attached (see FIG. 2).

Since the operation key 1 is configured as described above, the operation key 1 is rotated in a desired function mode among the function modes of the video tape recorder and the television camera. Can be selected and switched.

As described above, in this embodiment, the video tape recorder mode side silk 3, the camera mode side silk 5, the power switch mark 7, the reproduction mark 9, and the edit mark are provided on one side in the thickness direction of the operation key 1. 11, a line input / output mark 13, a portrait mode mark 15, a sports mode mark 17, a shutter mode mark 19, and an automatic operation mode mark 21 are provided. Therefore, since various function modes can be selected and switched simply by rotating the operation key 1, there is an advantage that the operation can be easily performed.

Further, even when a function is further added, the function mode is selected and switched by the operation of one operation key 1. Therefore, the operation switches and operation keys on the outer surface of the camera-integrated video tape recorder are mischievous. Therefore, there is an advantage that inconveniences such as deterioration of appearance and deterioration of usability are avoided.

In addition, since the specific operation switches and operation keys (for example, operation key 1) can be enlarged by the reduced number of operation switches and operation keys, for example, frequently used operation switches and operation keys. There is an advantage that the class can be enlarged and the usability can be further improved.

Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 3, it is also preferable that only the automatic operation mode mark 21 is provided (that is, the AE mode select is not provided), and all camera operations are automatically performed. is there.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the shutter speed, the iris opening, the shutter speed, the iris opening, and the like can be set by a so-called manual mode in which the shutter speed is selected and switched (a mark for selecting the shutter speed of the operation key 1 is provided). A configuration in which the gain and the like can be selected and switched (marks corresponding to the shutter speed, the iris opening, the gain, and the like are provided on the operation key 1; see FIG. 5) is also possible.
Then, as understood from FIG. 6, the shutter speed,
In the configuration where selection and switching of the iris opening, gain, etc. are performed, those shutter speed, iris opening,
Dial knob 1 for fine adjustment of gain etc.
A configuration in which 0 is provided on the operation key 1 can be adopted.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various other configurations can be adopted without departing from the gist of the present invention.

[0018]

With the camera-integrated type video tape recorder according to the present invention, one mode selecting means can select and switch the basic functions that are frequently used at the time of recording and reproducing. The number of operation switches and operation keys provided on the outer surface of the camera-integrated video tape recorder has been reduced without reducing the functions, and the basic function modes can be switched simply by operating the mode selection means, making the operation easy. There is an advantage that can be done.

Even when a function is further added, the number of operation switches and operation keys on the outer surface of the camera-integrated video tape recorder unnecessarily increase, and the appearance is deteriorated and usability is deteriorated. There is an advantage that inconvenience is avoided.

In addition, since the specific operation switches and operation keys can be enlarged by the reduced number of operation switches and operation keys, for example, frequently used operation switches and operation keys can be enlarged and used. There is an advantage that the selfishness can be further improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of operation keys in a preferred embodiment of a camera-integrated video tape recorder according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a configuration explanatory view showing another embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a configuration explanatory view showing another embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a configuration explanatory view showing another embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a configuration explanatory view showing another embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a configuration explanatory view showing another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Operation Key 3 Video Tape Recorder Mode Side Silk 5 Camera Mode Side Silk 7 Power Switch Mark 9 Playback Mark 10 Dial Knob 11 Edit Mark 13 Line Input / Output Mark 15 Portrait Mode Mark 17 Sports Mode Mark 15 19 Shutter Mode Mark 21 Automatic Operation Mode mark

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A mode selection means for selecting and switching a desired basic function mode from a function mode as a video tape recorder and a function mode as a television camera is provided by one key operation. A video tape recorder with a built-in camera.