JPH078845U - Camera cover for self-shooting - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] You can take a picture of yourself with the camera angle, size, and timing as intended by simply attaching it to an existing camera. [Structure] A cover body 12 constituting a detachable camera cover 11 of the camera 1 has a front surface portion 12A for covering the front surface side of the camera 1. The front surface portion 12A is formed in a convex spherical shape, and a light transmitting opening portion 13 is formed at a substantially central position corresponding to the lens 2 of the camera 1. A reflection film is formed on the inner surface of the front surface portion 12A by means such as aluminum vapor deposition, and the entire front surface portion 12A is configured as a convex mirror 15.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a self-capturing camera cover that allows one or a small number of people to photograph themselves by attaching it to an existing camera.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 In recent years, film-loaded compact cameras, which are so-called disposable cameras or film with lenses, have become widespread because of their lightness, small size, portability, and low price. It is an era where people can easily enjoy shooting.

Against this background of the times, I want to take a picture of myself by myself, I want to take a convincing and beautiful picture with my own expression, I want to take a memorable and interesting picture for a party or other occasion. Or, it is desired that the subject himself / herself operates the camera to take a picture, rather than having another person take a picture, such as wanting to keep a commemorative photo with a specific person.

In such a case, conventionally, a camera equipped with a self-timer is supported by a tripod, a desk, etc., and while looking through the viewfinder, the photographing position of the subject is assumed to be in focus and the camera is moved back and forth. After deciding the shooting range, he sets his self-timer and moves himself to the shooting position to shoot himself.

[0005]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 By the way, since the conventional method described above is performed by assuming the position of the subject and the shooting range, the problem that the image is not as intended, the shutter cannot be released when the photographer is satisfied, the positioning and focus of the camera There is a problem that it takes time to match. Further, conventionally, no camera itself capable of self-shooting is provided.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned unsolved problems of the prior art, and the camera angle, size, and The objective is to provide a self-shooting camera cover that allows users to shoot themselves at the desired timing.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The means of the present invention configured to solve the above-mentioned problem is a camera cover that has a front surface portion that covers at least the front surface side of the camera and is detachably attached to the camera. The part is formed in a convex spherical shape, and a translucent opening is formed at a position corresponding to the lens of the camera, and the front part is entirely formed as a convex mirror.

Further, the camera cover may be provided with a shutter operation means for remotely operating the shutter of the camera.

[0009]

[Action]

 The convex mirror provided on the front of the camera projects the range of the photograph taken at the time of shooting on the convex mirror, confirms the photographer's facial expression, the optimal condition such as the camera angle, and releases the shutter at the optimal shutter opportunity.

By using the shutter operating means at the time of shooting, even a camera not equipped with a Cels timer can check the subject reflected on the convex mirror and release the shutter by itself.

[0011]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 3 show a first embodiment. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a commercially available film-loaded compact camera, and the film-loaded compact camera 1 (hereinafter referred to as camera 1) has a lens 2, a viewfinder aperture 3, a flash 4 and a flash slide on a front surface 1A. A switch 5, a film counter window 6 and a shutter button 7 are provided on the upper surface 1B, and a finder window (not shown) and a film winding knob 8 are provided on the rear surface 1C.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a camera cover that is detachably fitted to the camera 1. Reference numeral 12 denotes the camera cover 11, which is a cover body transparently formed of an acrylic or styrene synthetic resin material. The cover body 12 includes a front surface portion 12A, an upper surface portion 12B, a lower surface portion 12C, left and right portions. The rear surface is opened by the side surface portions 12D and 12E, and a plurality of ribs 12F, 12F, ... Holding the camera 1 are formed on the inner side surface so as to project in the front and rear directions.

Here, the front surface portion 12 A of the cover body 12 is formed in a convex spherical shape, and a light transmitting opening 13 is formed at a substantially central position corresponding to the lens 2 of the camera 1. Then, by forming a reflection film 14 on the inner surface of the front surface portion 12A by means such as aluminum vapor deposition, the entire surface of the front surface portion 12A is configured as a convex mirror 15.

Reference numerals 16 and 16 denote a pair of reference frames indicating the shooting range of the film, and the reference frames 16 and 16 are formed of a ridge formed integrally with the front surface portion 12A. Reference numeral 17 is an opening for operating the flash button.

Reference numeral 18 denotes a fitting hole formed in the cover body 12 corresponding to the position of the flash 4, and 19 denotes a light diffusion plate fitted in the fitting hole 18 and having an outer peripheral surface attached thereto. The light diffusing plate 19 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate having a concavo-convex pattern or corrugated pattern formed on the surface thereof, and can diffuse the flash light in various ways according to the pattern. This suppresses halation when using a flash at a short distance, and scatters light to take soft, changing pictures. By using a colored light diffuser plate 19 such as red, orange, and blue, it is possible to take more innovative photographs with colors.

Reference numeral 20 denotes a visual recognition opening formed on the upper surface portion 12B of the cover body 12 corresponding to the position of the window 6 for the film counter, and 21 indicates a bellows housing portion integrally formed on the upper surface portion 12B. The bellows accommodating portion 21 is composed of a covered cylindrical body whose lower part is opened inside the cover body 12, and a tube insertion hole 21A is formed at the center of the top surface.

On the other hand, reference numeral 22 indicates an air release for remotely operating the shutter button 7 of the camera 1. Reference numeral 23 is a bellows which constitutes the air release 22 and is inserted into the bellows accommodating portion 21. The bellows 23 has a shutter button pressing surface 23A on the lower surface and a small-diameter tube connecting tube 23B protruding at the center of the upper surface. Has been formed. Reference numeral 24 is a rubber ball for sending air to the bellows 23 to extend it, and 25 is a flexible tube having a length of about 100 cm for connecting the rubber ball 24 and the bellows 23, and a tip of the tube 25. The side is inserted into the tube insertion hole 21A of the bellows accommodating portion 21 and is attached to the tube connection pipe 23B of the bellows 23.

Reference numeral 26 in the figure denotes a close-up lens detachably attached to the camera 1.

The present embodiment is configured as described above, and when the subject is photographed as a subject, the camera cover 11 fitted to the camera 1 is placed at an appropriate place such as a desk and separated by about 80 to 100 cm. The self-portrait can be photographed as desired by operating the air release 22 and releasing the shutter after setting a guideline for the range in which the self is projected on the convex mirror 15 with a pair of reference frames 16 and 16 and the range is reflected in the film. Can be captured.

At the time of this photographing, when the flash 4 is used, the flash light is diffused by the light diffusing plate 19, and it is possible to take a soft and varied photograph which cannot be realized by the conventional camera.

Next, FIG. 4 shows a camera cover 31 according to a second embodiment. The characteristic feature of the camera cover 31 is that the mounting shafts 32, 32 (one side) are provided on both side surfaces 12D, 12E of the cover body 12. (Not shown), and a substantially U-shaped support leg 33 is rotatably attached to the mounting shafts 32, 32.

Here, the support leg 33 is composed of a pair of arm portions 33A and 33A and a wide leg portion 33B integrally formed between the arm portions 33A and 33A. When rotated up, it can also be used as a hanging handle.

According to the present embodiment, since the support leg 33 is provided on the cover body 12, it is possible to enhance the stability of the camera 1 at the time of photographing, and to place it on a place with poor stability such as on the ground or lawn. Can also be deferred. Further, by rotating the cover body 12 while being supported by the support legs 33, the camera 1 can be photographed in a desired direction such as diagonally upward or directly above.

In the first and second embodiments, an example in which the camera covers 11 and 31 having the air release 22 are used in the film-loaded small camera which is not equipped with the self-timer is given. It can also be used for so-called compact cameras and instant cameras. Further, a camera cover without the air release 22 may be used for a camera having a self-timer such as a compact camera.

In each of the embodiments, the air release 22 is taken as an example of the shutter operation means for remote operation, but an electromagnetic shutter operation means may be used, for example.

Further, although the close-up lens 26 is used in the first embodiment, the close-up lens 26 may be used as necessary, and a special effect filter may be used instead of the close-up lens 26. Good.

[0027]

[Effect of device]

 The present invention is as described in detail above. A detachable camera cover is formed on an existing camera, and a transparent opening is formed on the front surface of the camera cover at a position corresponding to the lens of the camera. Since the front part is configured as a convex mirror, the subject can be the photographer at the same time, and when the subject is projected on the convex mirror at the time of shooting, it is possible to take a picture with the intended pose, facial expression, and camera angle. It is possible to take pictures that conventional cameras do not have.

By providing the shutter operating means for remote shutter operation on the camera cover, the shutter can be released while confirming the subject reflected on the convex mirror, and the photographer can take the photograph as intended.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a camera cover according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a camera cover shown together with a film-loaded miniature camera.

FIG. 3 is a vertical sectional view of a camera cover.

FIG. 4 is an external perspective view of a camera cover according to a second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 small camera with film loaded 2 lens 7 shutter button 11, 31 camera cover 12A front face part 13 translucent opening 15 convex mirror 22 air release

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A camera cover which has a front surface portion that covers at least the front surface side of the camera, and is detachably attached to the camera, wherein the front surface portion is formed in a convex spherical shape and corresponds to the lens of the camera. A self-shooting camera cover characterized in that a translucent opening is formed at a position where the front surface is formed, and the entire front surface is formed as a convex mirror. 2. The self-shooting camera cover according to claim 1, wherein the camera cover is provided with shutter operating means for remotely operating a shutter of the camera.