JPH07307885A - Video camera - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain a video camera coping with diversified camera angles. CONSTITUTION:A 2nd case 12 having a finder 14 freely turnable to a television camera 13 and the 2nd case 12 itself is provided freely turnably to a 1st case provided with a monitor section 15 turnably freely to the 1st case 11. Thus, either of two methods such as the monitor section 15 and the finder 14 is selected optionally depending on an image pickup environment to confirm an object at video image pickup and the camera copes with diversified image pickup angles by turning freely the 1st case 11, the 2nd case 12, the finder 14 and the monitor section 15.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a video camera provided with both a monitor screen and a viewfinder.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a video camera equipped with a monitor screen is provided with a monitor screen on one side surface of a first housing containing a magnetic recording / reproducing means, and the other surface of the first housing is provided. A rotatably mounted second housing having a built-in TV camera section, or a single housing provided with all of magnetic recording / reproducing means, a TV camera section, a monitor screen section, and a finder section. Diversified.

FIGS. 8 (a), 8 (b), 9 (a) and 9 (b) show examples of conventional video cameras with monitors.

FIGS. 8A and 8B show a first conventional video camera. 81 in FIG.
Is a first housing, 82 is a second housing, 83 is a television camera section, and 84 in FIG. 8B is a monitor screen.

9 (a), 9 (b) and 9 (c) show a second conventional video camera. FIG. 9 (a)
In the figure, reference numeral 91 is a first housing containing a magnetic recording / reproducing means, reference numeral 92 is a monitor screen, and reference numeral 93 is a finder section. In FIG. 9B, 94 is a television camera unit. FIG. 9C shows a rotating state of the monitor screen 92.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the first conventional video camera, the image of the object photographed by the television camera 83 is
The confirmation is made by the monitor screen 84 provided on the first housing 81.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the second conventional video camera, the image of the subject photographed by the television camera 94 is
It is designed to be confirmed by the finder 93 or the monitor screen 92.

[0008]

However, in the above-described conventional configuration, in the first example shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, (1) when photographing a fast-moving subject vertically and horizontally. While watching the image displayed on the monitor screen 84, it is difficult to keep track of the subject with the TV camera unit 83 to obtain a proper captured image. (2) In a bright place such as outdoors, the monitor may be exposed to outside light. The image on the screen 84 becomes unclear, and it may be difficult to confirm the image.

9 (a), 9 (b) and 9 (c)
In the second example shown in Fig. 9, the TV camera unit 94 is fixed in the housing 91, and the monitor screen 92 is rotatably attached by a hinge or the like as shown in Fig. 9C. When an operator lifts this device to a high position and shoots the front or the bottom, the monitor screen becomes invisible and the shooting state cannot be confirmed.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and is for taking a picture of a rotatable monitor screen, a camera section, and a monitor section with respect to a housing having a built-in magnetic recording / reproducing apparatus. When it is difficult to see the monitor due to the atmosphere of the camera, it is used properly depending on the positional relationship between the operator and the subject and this article, or the angle can be adjusted to respond to various conditions such as fast-moving subjects and low-angle shooting, high-angle shooting, An object of the present invention is to provide a video camera capable of optimally performing face-to-face shooting while checking a subject.

[0011]

In order to achieve this object, the video camera of the present invention has a built-in recording / reproducing means for recording / reproducing a video signal and is provided in one of the first housings provided with a monitor screen. The second housing is rotatably provided on the side surface, and the second housing
The case has a structure in which a TV camera section and a finder section are provided, and the finder section is rotatably supported with respect to the second case, and when a video signal is recorded from the TV camera section. Therefore, when the viewfinder is pulled out from the second housing while the monitor screen is turned off, the viewfinder is turned on and the image from the TV camera unit is displayed.

[0012]

With the above construction, when recording a video image by the television camera, when the monitor is difficult to see due to the environment of the shooting location or the positional relationship between the operator and the subject and this device,
Alternatively, even when shooting in adverse conditions such as when the movement of the subject cannot be tracked on the monitor screen, the three parts of the monitor, camera, and viewfinder, which can be rotated, can be rotated to accommodate any shooting condition. It can be possible. In addition, the power is automatically turned on / off depending on the position of the monitor screen with respect to the first housing and the position of the finder portion with respect to the second housing, and power is saved by unnecessary output to the monitor screen and the finder. be able to.

[0013]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view for explaining the main structure of the video camera of the present invention, in which 11 is a first housing and 12 is a housing.
Is a second housing, 13 is a television camera, 14 is a finder, 15 is a monitor screen, and 16 is a support member.

FIG. 2 is a side view showing the rotating state of the finder. 10A and 11A are perspective views showing a cross-sectional portion of the finder 14.

FIG. 10B is a dashed-dotted line A- in FIG.
It is a sectional view in A. 11 (b) is shown in FIG. 11 (a).
FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view when video shooting is performed while watching a subject in front on the monitor screen.

In FIG. 3, 31 is a first housing and 32 is a second housing.
A housing, 33 is a television camera, 34 is a monitor screen, and 35 is a switch.

FIG. 4 is a side view of the video camera when the television camera section 41 is directed upward.

FIG. 5 is a side view of the video camera when the television camera section 51 is directed downward.

FIG. 6 is a side view of the video camera showing the range of rotation of the finder section 61. In FIG. 6, reference numeral 61 is a finder portion, 62 is a first housing, 63 is a second housing, and 64.
Is a TV camera unit, and 65 is a viewfinder power switch.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the video camera with the finder pulled out. In FIG. 7, 71 is a finder section.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In FIG. 1, the monitor unit 15 is supported by the first housing 11 via a support member 16,
The television camera 1 is provided in a first housing 11 having a built-in recording / reproducing means for recording / reproducing a video signal and a second housing 12 rotatably provided on one side surface of the first housing 11.
3 is built in, and the finder unit 14 is rotatably attached.

The second casing 12 is rotatably attached to the first casing 11 and rotates as shown in FIG.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 21a (solid line) is a view of the second housing provided with the camera portion, which is directed toward the front, and 21b.
(Dashed line) is a view in which the second housing provided with the camera unit is directed downward, and 21c (dashed line) is a view in which the second housing is directed in an upward direction.

With the above structure, the second housing having the built-in television camera portion is rotatable so that it can be fixed at any position as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, and the operator can monitor the monitor screen 34. You can shoot at any shooting angle while watching.

FIG. 7 shows a case where an image is taken while confirming the image on the TV camera section with the finder 71. For example, in a bright place such as outdoors, the image on the monitor becomes unclear due to the influence of ambient external light. This is a shooting method used when it is difficult to check images or when shooting a subject that moves quickly and is difficult to follow on a monitor.

In the state of FIG. 3, that is, when the user wants to shoot using the finder 36 while shooting while looking at the monitor screen, the monitor screen 34 is housed in the first housing 31. At this time, the power of the monitor screen is turned off by the switch 35 provided at the portion where the monitor screen portion 34 contacts the first housing 31. Then, as shown in FIG. 6, when the finder section 61 is pulled out from the second housing 63, the finder power switch 65 provided at the portion where the finder section 61 and the second housing 63 are in contact with each other causes the finder to shoot with a television camera. The video output is output. Since the finder portion 61 can be rotated and fixed at any position as shown in FIG. 6, if it is rotated in combination with the rotation of the second housing 62, it can easily cope with various shooting angles. it can.

[0029]

As described above, the video camera of the present invention is
A second casing in which a camera unit and a finder unit rotatable with respect to the second casing are provided in the first casing provided with a monitor screen rotatable with respect to the first casing. By arranging the body so that it can rotate freely, it is possible to select the subject to be checked during video shooting from two methods, the monitor screen or the viewfinder, depending on the shooting environment. With regard to the positional relationship of the video camera, it is possible to realize an excellent video camera that can easily cope with various shooting angles.

Further, the power is automatically turned on / off depending on the position of the monitor with respect to the first housing or the position of the finder with respect to the second housing at the time of shooting, and power is saved by unnecessary output of the monitor screen or the finder. It has an excellent effect that

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a main configuration of an embodiment of a video camera of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view showing the rotation of the finder in the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which a monitor screen is erected in the same embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the television camera of the embodiment with the television camera facing upward.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the television camera of the embodiment with the television camera facing downward.

FIG. 6 is a side view of the video camera showing the rotation range of the finder unit in the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which a finder is pulled out in the embodiment.

8A is a front view of a first example of a conventional video camera with a monitor screen. FIG. 8B is a rear view of a first example of a conventional video camera with a monitor screen.

9A is a rear view of a second example of a conventional video camera with a monitor screen, FIG. 9B is a front view of a second example of a conventional video camera with a monitor screen, and FIG. 9C is a conventional video camera with a monitor screen. Rotation diagram of the monitor seen from the side of the second example of

FIG. 10A is a perspective view showing a cross-sectional location of the second housing. FIG. 10B is a cross-sectional view of the second housing.

FIG. 11A is a perspective view showing a cross-sectional location of the second housing. FIG. 11B is a cross-sectional view of the second housing.

[Explanation of symbols]

 11 1st case 12 2nd case 13 TV camera 14 Viewfinder 15 Monitor part

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A built-in video signal recording / reproducing means,
A video including a first housing having a monitor screen, and a second housing rotatably provided on one side surface of the first housing and provided with a television camera section and a finder section. A video camera, wherein the finder unit is pivotally supported with respect to a second housing. 2. When the viewfinder housed in the second housing is pulled out with the monitor screen turned off,
2. The video camera according to claim 1, wherein the viewfinder is powered on, and the image of the subject output from the television camera is displayed on the viewfinder.