JPH08186750A - Composite camera - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To easily and quickly confirm the object for which a still photographing is performed. CONSTITUTION: In the composite camera provided with the both functions of a still camera and a video camera, the video camera operating in the operating mode except a photographing mode is made its stop state when the operation member to start the photographing operation of the still camera is operated when the video camera operates in the operating mode except the photographing mode. By displaying the video of the object on the image display part 19 of the video camera and further subsequently displaying the information on a still photographing on the image display part 19, the photographing of the still image by the still camera can be immediately performed even when the video camera operates in the operating mode except the photographing mode.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a compound camera, for example, a compound camera including a still camera using a silver halide photographic film and a movie video camera adapted to record electronic image information on a recording medium. It is suitable for use in a camera.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a video camera and a still picture camera are generally constructed independently of each other. Therefore, the user has these cameras separately and uses them properly as needed.

However, since it is a heavy burden to have two cameras, for example, two cameras are formed in the same housing by providing a still camera in the grip of the video camera or in parallel with the camera. Alternatively, a single-lens reflex still camera in which a part of the viewfinder is replaced and a video camera unit is attached has been proposed.

For example, in US Pat. No. 3,546,375, a movable mirror is arranged in the optical path of an objective lens for photographing, and the position of the movable mirror is selectively switched, whereby a still image and a moving image are recorded on different recording media. It is disclosed that both and can be recorded.

Alternatively, in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 57-96444, a video camera main body is integrally provided with an optical photographing section for photographing a silver salt film, or is detachably attached to the main body. The provided one is disclosed.

Further, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 1-185533 proposes a compound camera, which is a compound camera and has a confirmation function for displaying an image signal from a photoelectric conversion image pickup device corresponding to an image formed on a silver salt film on a monitor. There is.

[0007]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional example, the function of the still camera and the function of the video camera are not controlled in association with each other. For this reason, when the video camera is operating in an operation mode other than the shooting mode, the image of the subject is not displayed on the display means, and therefore still photography by the still camera cannot be performed immediately.

That is, conventionally, the still camera can perform the still shooting only after the operation mode of the video camera is switched to the shooting mode and the image of the subject is displayed on the display means. The operability of the still camera became extremely poor, and there was a problem that it was extremely difficult to use.

In view of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is capable of taking a picture when a still picture is being viewed on the image display means of the video camera, or when still picture is taken during fast forward and rewind. A first object of the present invention is to make it possible to easily and quickly confirm a subject to be displayed.

Further, when the still image is taken while watching the reproduced image of the video on the image display means of the video camera, or while fast-forwarding and rewinding, not only the object to be taken but also the shooting information is easy. The second purpose is to enable quick and quick confirmation.

[0011]

The compound camera of the present invention comprises:
In a compound camera having both functions of a still camera and a video camera, when the video camera is operating in an operating state other than the shooting mode, it is detected that the operation member for starting the shooting operation of the still camera is operated. Shooting operation detecting means for operating the video camera, an operation stopping means for stopping the video camera operating in an operation state other than the shooting mode when a detection output is given from the shooting operation detecting means, and the operation stop After the operation of the means other than the photographing mode is stopped, the display control means for controlling to display the image of the subject on the image display portion of the video camera, and the display of the subject by the display control means are performed. Still image capturing means that enables later still image capturing by the still camera is provided.

According to another aspect of the present invention, in a compound camera having both functions of a still camera and a video camera, the still camera is operated when the video camera is operating in a state other than a shooting mode. A shooting preparation state operation member that sets the camera in a preparation state for shooting operation, a shooting preparation operation detection unit for detecting that the shooting preparation state operation member has been operated, and a detection output from the shooting preparation operation detection unit are provided. And an operation stopping means for stopping a video camera operating in an operation state other than the shooting mode when stopped, and an operation stopping means for stopping the operation other than the shooting mode after the operation stopping means stops the operation of the video camera. Display control means for displaying the image of the subject on the image display section, and still image capturing by the still camera after the display of the subject by the display control means is possible. It is provided with a still photography means for.

Another feature of the present invention is that in a compound camera having both functions of a still camera and a video camera, when the video camera is operating in an operating state other than the photographing mode, A shooting preparation state operation member that sets the still camera in a preparation state for shooting operation, a shooting preparation operation detection unit for detecting that the shooting preparation state operation member is operated, and a detection output from the shooting preparation operation detection unit An operation stopping means for stopping a video camera operating in an operation state other than the shooting mode when given, and the video camera after the operation stopping means stops an operation other than the shooting mode Display control means for displaying a video image of the subject on the image display section of the display device, and for displaying shooting information relating to shooting by the still camera; It is provided with a still photography means for enabling still photography of the still camera after the display of the object is performed by stages.

Another feature of the present invention is that, in a compound camera having both functions of a still camera and a video camera, the above-mentioned feature is obtained when the video camera is operating in an operating state other than the photographing mode. A shooting preparation state operation member that sets the still camera in a preparation state for shooting operation, a shooting preparation operation detection unit for detecting that the shooting preparation state operation member is operated, and a detection output from the shooting preparation operation detection unit After being displayed, the video camera displays two images, a reproduced image and a captured image, on the image display unit during reproduction, and after the display controller displays two images. And still picture taking means for enabling the still picture taking of the still camera.

[0015]

Since the present invention has the above-mentioned technical means, when the video camera is operating in a state where the subject cannot be confirmed on the image display section, such as in the reproduction mode other than the photographing mode, the fast forward mode, the rewind mode, etc. When the switch for shooting is operated, the operation of the video camera such as reproduction, fast forward, and rewind is immediately stopped, and the shooting system of the video camera is activated to display the subject on the image display unit. Since the image is displayed, it is possible to easily and quickly confirm the target subject.

Further, according to another feature of the present invention, since the image of the subject is displayed on the image display unit and the shooting information regarding the still shooting is displayed on the image display unit.
Both the target subject and the shooting information can be easily and quickly confirmed.

[0017]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the compound camera of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a control circuit for controlling the operation of the compound camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, 4 is an iris diaphragm for silver salt still photography, 6 is a shutter device for exposing a silver salt film, and 11 is a video aperture for video photography.

Reference numeral 13 denotes a solid-state image pickup device (eg CCD, Ba).
sis, etc.), 51 is an AF zoom control unit for controlling AF zoom, 52 is a video signal processing unit that performs a predetermined process on the video signal of the solid-state image sensor 13, and 53 is a video signal processing unit 52. Output video signal to video tape 5
3a is a recording / reproducing unit for reproducing the video signal recorded on the video tape 53a. This recording / playback unit 5
The image recorded or reproduced in 3 can be viewed on the image display unit 19 (for example, LCD display or CRT display).

Reference numeral 54 is a power supply circuit which constitutes a power supply section,
The power supplied from the battery 23 is supplied to each circuit, is controlled by the control circuit 50, and is appropriately supplied to each circuit according to a preset operation sequence.

The control circuit 50 of the present embodiment includes a photographing operation detecting means 50a for detecting that the operation member for starting the photographing operation of the still camera is operated when the video camera is in an operation state other than the photographing mode. And an operation stopping means 50b for stopping the video camera in an operation state other than the photographing mode when a detection output is given from the photographing operation detection means 50a.

Further, after the operation stopping means 50b stops the video camera which is operating in a mode other than the photographing mode, the image of the subject is displayed on the image display section 19 constituting the display means of the video camera. The display control means 50c is controlled by the display control means 50c, and the still image pickup means 50d that enables the still image pickup of the still camera after the display is performed by the display control means 50c.

Reference numeral 33 is a main mode selection switch that also serves as a power switch, and is composed of a first switch 33A and a second switch 33B. In addition, in the main mode,
There are three modes, an off mode, a recording mode, and a reproduction mode. When both of these switches 33A and 33B are off, the off mode is set, and the video camera and the still camera are deactivated.

Also, the first switch 33A is turned on and the second switch 33A is turned on.
When the switch 33B is off, the recording mode is set, and both the video camera and the still camera can perform the shooting operation and the recording operation. Further, the first switch 33A
Is off and the second switch 33B is on, the video camera is in playback mode and the still camera is in shooting mode.

Reference numeral 38 is a control panel for controlling the reproduction of the video tape 53a.
A, fast forward switch 38B, rewind switch 38C,
It is composed of a stop switch 38D and the like.

A switch 55 is turned on and off by operating a trigger button for video shooting, and is a REC switch for starting and stopping video shooting. Reference numeral 56 denotes a switch that is turned on and off by operating a shutter button 35 (see FIG. 3) for still photography, and is a release switch that performs exposure for silver salt still photography.

Reference numeral 57 is a switch which is turned on and off by operating the mode selection dial 36 (see FIG. 3).
It is composed of one switch 57A and the other switch 57B. Table 1 shows the relationship between modes and switches. Reference numeral 58 is a known DX detector that detects the sensitivity of the film.

[0027]

[Table 1]

FIG. 2 is a left side view for explaining the function of the compound camera of the present invention. In FIG. 2, reference numeral 1 is an exterior cover that constitutes the present device, and is composed of several parts such as fastening parts such as screws.

Reference numeral 2 is a lens unit for capturing an image on a silver salt film, 3 is a lens unit 2 and a lens barrel for holding lens elements, 4 is an iris diaphragm for silver salt still photography, and 5 is silver. It is a salt film.

In this embodiment, the lens unit 3 is a zoom lens, and a variable magnification lens element group that can move on the optical axis in conjunction with an automatic or manual zoom operation,
And a focusing lens element group driven by information from an automatic focus adjusting device described later.

A shutter device 6 is arranged immediately in front of the silver salt film 5, and is constituted by a shutter curtain 6a, a shutter frame 6b and the like. Reference numeral 7 is a semitransparent thin film mirror for allocating an image from the subject to the silver salt film 5 side and the video image pickup device side, 7a is an optical axis incident from the subject side, and 7b is transmitted through the semitransparent thin film mirror 7. The optical axes 7c and 7d reaching the silver salt film side are the optical axes reflected by the semitransparent thin film mirror 7.

Field lenses 8a and 8b are provided on the optical axis 7c, and are used for adjusting the pupil of the subject image. Reference numeral 9 is a reflection mirror for deflecting the photographing optical axis 7c, and 10 is a reduction lens unit provided on the optical axis 7d.
Is included.

Reference numeral 12 is an optical low-pass filter, and 13 is a solid-state image pickup device. Reference numeral 40 denotes an aerial image formed at a position equivalent to the silver salt film 5, and the reduction lens unit 1
The image is re-imaged on the solid-state image sensor 13 via 0. Behind the semitransparent thin film mirror 7 is a sub-mirror which can be retracted at the time of photographing, and guides a part of photographing light to the automatic focus detection device 15.

The automatic focus detection apparatus in this embodiment is a conventionally known phase difference shift detection method, and compares a plurality of images generated by light beams passing through a plurality of different regions of the photographing lens and compares the images on the surface of the silver salt film 5. The defocus amount and the direction are detected, but since the subject image is always obtained on the solid-state image sensor 13, the blur-type automatic focus adjustment is performed based on the high-frequency image signal from the solid-state image sensor. It may be performed, or a composite method with the shift method of the present embodiment may be used.

Reference numeral 16 denotes a light shielding plate, which is constructed so that it can be retracted at the time of photographing to prevent light leakage because the semitransparent thin film mirror 7 is used. Reference numeral 17 denotes a back lid unit which is provided so as to be openable and closable when the silver salt film 5 is loaded. In this embodiment, a 135 type silver salt film is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a drop-in type film or a disc type film may be used.

Reference numeral 18 denotes an electronic viewfinder unit, which outputs an image at the time of video shooting and silver salt still shooting, or an image at the time of video playback to a small liquid crystal screen 19 and observes it through a reflecting mirror 20 and an eyepiece lens 21. . The electronic viewfinder unit 18 is rotatable about a rotary shaft 22 as a spindle.

In the configuration shown in FIG. 2, the iris diaphragm 4 for silver salt still photography is always kept open during video recording of a video, and a predetermined amount is set when a release switch for silver salt still photography described later is pressed. It is narrowed down to the diameter. Therefore, at the time of shooting a moving image, the exposure is controlled only by the video diaphragm unit 11 in the reduction lens unit 10, and the proper exposure can be obtained by changing the accumulation time of the image sensor and the gain of the signal processing system as necessary.

Reference numeral 23 denotes a secondary battery which is removably attached to the lower part of the apparatus, and is a common single power source for supplying all power used by the apparatus. An openable and closable barrier 25 having a strobe 24 is provided in front of the lens unit 3. Reference numeral 26 is a microphone for recording audio during video shooting, and 27 is an external terminal as an interface with an external device such as a television or a stereo device.

FIG. 3 is a top view of the compound camera of this embodiment, in which 28 is a cartridge chamber for the silver salt film 5, and 2
Reference numeral 9 is a spool for winding the silver salt film 5. In this embodiment, a prewind system is adopted in which the last frame is wound up on the spool in advance when the film is loaded and the exposed frames are sequentially rewound during shooting.

Reference numerals 30 and 31 are a zoom driving motor and a focus driving motor of the taking lens. Reference numeral 32 is a zoom button arranged at a position that can be operated by the photographer's right hand, and 33 is a main mode selection switch that also serves as a power switch. Depending on the position of the switch, there are three modes of off, video reproduction, and video recording. Has been made available for selection.

The off mode prohibits both video and still shooting operations, the video playback mode permits video playback operations and still shooting operations, and the video recording mode allows video recording operations and still shooting operations. This is the mode to allow.

Reference numeral 34 is a trigger button for video moving image shooting, and 35 is a shutter button for silver salt still shooting that can be used when shooting silver salt still alone or simultaneously shooting silver salt still. Also, on the side opposite to the operation member, a program exposure mode or a portrait mode with a large number of open apertures,
A mode selection dial 36, which can be selectively used in both moving image shooting and still shooting, such as a sports mode in which shutter speed is prioritized and a backlight mode, is provided.

The photometry is feedback-controlled in accordance with the brightness signal level of the solid-state image pickup device 13 corresponding to the various modes. In this embodiment, the image pickup device for video is electrically divided into areas and is also used as a photometric device.
A dedicated photometric element may be arranged separately.

Reference numeral 37 denotes a video tape cassette housing portion arranged on the right side of the lens unit 2. In this embodiment, a video tape 53a having a tape width of 8 mm is used as a video recording medium. The video tape cassette accommodating section 37 has a recording mechanism including a head cylinder, a capstan, a pinch roller, etc., and a control panel 38 for controlling recording / reproducing, fast-forwarding, rewinding, stopping, etc. of video is provided on the upper surface thereof. An eject button 39 for instructing an automatic loading / unloading operation of the video tape 53a is arranged.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing the operation of the first embodiment. The operation of the compound camera of this embodiment will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Step S1: The main mode selection state is switched to the switch 57A,
If it is detected by 57B and both the switches 57A and 57B are off, it is determined to be the off mode, the process proceeds to step S2, and the off mode processing is performed.

If one switch 57A is on and the other switch 57B is off, it is determined that the mode is the recording mode and the process proceeds to step S4 to enter the recording mode. further,
One switch 57A is off and the other switch 57B
If is on, it is determined that the mode is the reproduction mode, and the process proceeds to step S20 described later to enter the reproduction mode.

Step S2: All video recording or reproduction operations are stopped to return to the initial state, and then the process proceeds to step S3. Step S3: Stop the operation of the power supply circuit 54 to turn off the power supply, cut off the power supply to the other circuits except the control circuit 50, and return to step S1.

Step S4: The power supply circuit 54 is operated to supply power to all circuits, and the process proceeds to step S5. Step S5: AF zoom controller 5 which is a video shooting system
1, the video aperture 11, the solid-state image sensor 13, and the video signal processing unit 52 are operated to make a video image of a subject recordable. This image is displayed on the image display unit 19 and can be viewed by the viewfinder unit 18. When these processes are completed, the process proceeds to step S6.

Step S6: Video recording start, ON / OFF state of the switch 55, which is a stop switch, are detected. If OFF, the process proceeds to step S10, and if ON, the process proceeds to step S7. Step S7: The recording state of the video is discriminated, and if recording is in progress, the process proceeds to step S9, and if it is in the recording stop state, the process proceeds to step S8.

Step S8: Video recording is started, and then the process proceeds to step S10. Step S9: Stop video recording, and then proceed to step S10. Step S10: The on / off state of the switch 56, which is a release switch for still photography, is determined. If it is off, the process returns to step S1, and if it is on, the process proceeds to step S11.

Step S11: From the signals of the video aperture 11 and the solid-state image pickup device 13, the brightness of the subject and D
By calculating each information of the film sensitivity detected by the X detection unit 58 to calculate the aperture and the shutter speed, and controlling the silver salt iris diaphragm 4 and the shutter 6 based on the information to expose the silver salt film. A still shooting operation is performed, and then the process returns to step S1.

Next, the reproduction mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Step S20: The power supply circuit 54 is operated to operate the video aperture 11, the solid-state image sensor 13, the AF zoom controller 51,
Power is supplied to other circuits except the video signal processing unit 52, and the process proceeds to step S21. Step S21: The on / off state of the reproduction switch 38A is determined, and if it is off, the process proceeds to step S23, and if it is on, the process proceeds to step S22.

Step S22: The recording / reproducing unit 53 is set to the reproducing state to reproduce the video, and then the step S29.
Go to. The reproduced image is displayed on the video display unit 17,
It is designed to be visible. Step S23: The on / off state of the fast-forward switch 38B is determined. If it is off, the process proceeds to step S25, and if it is on, the process proceeds to step S24.

Step S24: The recording / reproducing unit 53 is set to the fast-forwarding state, the video tape 53a is fast-forwarded, and then the process proceeds to step S29. In this case, if the state before fast-forwarding is the playback state, fast-forwarding playback is performed. Step S25: The on / off state of the rewind switch 38C is determined. If it is off, the process proceeds to step S27, and if it is on, the process proceeds to step S26.

Step S26: The recording / reproducing unit 53 is rewound to rewind the video tape 53a, and the process proceeds to step S29. If the state before rewinding is the playback state, rewinding playback is performed. Step S27: The on / off state of the stop switch 38D is discriminated. If it is off, the process proceeds to step S29, and if it is on, the process proceeds to step S28.

Step S28: The recording / reproducing unit 53 is stopped to stop the reproducing, fast-forwarding and rewinding operations, and the process proceeds to step S29. Step S29: The state of the switch 56, which is a release switch for still photography, is determined, and if it is off, the process returns to step S1, and if it is on, the process proceeds to step S30.

Step S30: The recording / reproducing unit 53 is stopped to stop the reproducing, fast-forwarding and rewinding operations, and then the process proceeds to step S31. Step S31: All power circuits 54 are operated to supply power to all circuits, and the AF zoom controller 51, the video aperture 11, the solid-state image sensor 13, and the video signal processor 52, which are video shooting systems, are operated to operate the object. Of the image of the image display unit 19
, So that the subject can be confirmed, and then the process proceeds to step S32.

Step S32: Step S11 described above
After performing the same operation as above and performing the still shooting operation, the process returns to step S1.

Next, a second embodiment of the compound camera of the present invention will be described. FIG. 6 is a circuit block diagram showing the second embodiment. In the second embodiment,
A switch 59 is added to the circuit shown in FIG.

The switch 59 is a switch that is turned on by the operation of the first stroke when the shutter button 39 for still image pickup is pushed down, and the operating state of the switch 59 is detected by the image pickup preparation operation detecting means 50e. It

Then, when the switch 59 is turned on, the operation preparation for still photography is started. Then, when the shutter button 39 is further depressed, the switch 56 for performing the exposure operation by the operation of the second stroke is turned on.

Next, the operation of the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. 7 and 8. Note that steps S1 to S32 shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 are the same as steps S1 to S32 in the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 4 and 5.
Since the operation is the same as 1 to step S32, detailed description will be omitted.

Steps S1 to S5: The same operation as in FIG. 4 is performed. After the operation of step S5, the process proceeds to step S40. Step S40: Video recording, and detection of the on / off state of the switch 55, which is a start / stop switch, proceeds to step S41 if off and proceeds to step S7 if on.

Steps S7 to S9: The same as the flowchart of FIG. 4, steps S8 and S9
After the operation of, the process proceeds to step S41. Step S41: The on / off state of the switch 59, which is a still shooting preparation switch, is determined by the shooting preparation operation detecting means 50e, and if it is off, the process returns to step S1. If it is on, the process proceeds to step S42.

Step S42: The brightness of the subject or D from the signals of the video aperture 11 and the solid-state image sensor 13
Information on the film sensitivity detected by the X detection unit 58 is calculated to calculate the aperture and shutter speed, and the aperture value, shutter time display, and strobe charge completion display in the strobe mode are displayed on the image display unit 19. indicate.

Further, the zoom position information (focal length information) and AF information indicating whether or not the focusing range of AF is within the focusing range suitable for still photography are read from the AF zoom control section 51, and the shutter speed is set. The zoom position information is calculated, and, for example, when the shutter speed is shutter speed> 1 / focal length, the image display unit 19 displays a shake warning display.

Further, according to the AF information, a display indicating the AF disabled state is displayed on the image display section 19 when the subject is out of focus. In the case of a short distance, a short distance warning is displayed on the image display unit 19. This informs the photographer of the situation during still photography. Next, it progresses to step S10.

Steps S10 to S11: The same processing as the processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 4 is performed. Step S20 to Step S28: The same processing as the processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 5 is performed. Steps S22, 2
After the operations of 4, 26, 27 and 28, the process proceeds to step S50.

Step S50: Whether or not the switch 59, which is a still shooting preparation switch, is turned on / off is determined by the shooting preparation operation detecting means 50e. If it is off, the procedure returns to step S1. Step S30, Step S31: The same as the process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 5, and after the operation of Step S31 ends, the process proceeds to Step S51.

Step S51: Similar to step S42, a display regarding still photography is performed. As this display, for example, aperture value, shutter speed, flash information,
There is AF information, and as warning information, there are camera shake warning and short-distance warning.

Step S52: The on / off state of the switch 56, which is a release switch for still photography, is judged. If it is off, the procedure returns to step S50, and if it is on, the procedure proceeds to step S32 to perform the still photography operation.

Step S32: The same operation as the operation shown in the flowchart of FIG. 5 is performed, and after the operation is completed, the process returns to step S1. Here, FIG. 9 shows an example of a display regarding still photography. FIG. 9A is a diagram showing all information.
(B) is a figure showing an example of an actual display.

Next, the operation of the third embodiment of the compound camera of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
The third embodiment is a modification of the second embodiment described above, and will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 10 showing the features of the present embodiment. In FIG. 10, step S
Since 20 to step S50 are the same as those in FIG. 8, the processing after step S50 will be described in the following description.

Step S50: The ON / OFF state of the switch 59, which is the still image shooting preparation switch, is discriminated. If it is OFF, the process returns to step S1. If it is ON, the process proceeds to step S61. Step S61: All power circuits 54 are operated, power is supplied to all circuits, and the AF zoom control section 51, the video aperture 11, the solid-state image sensor 13, and the video signal processing section 52, which are video recording systems, are operated to operate the object. Of the image of the image display unit 19
Is displayed so that the subject can be confirmed, and then the process proceeds to step S62.

Step S62: A display regarding still photography is performed. This display includes, for example, aperture value, shutter second / hour, strobe information, and AF information, and warning information includes camera shake warning and short-distance warning.

Step S63: It is determined whether or not an image is being reproduced on the image display section 19. If the image is not being reproduced, that is, if fast-forwarding or rewinding, the process proceeds to step S64. If the image is being reproduced, the process proceeds to step S65.

Step S64: The photographing screen is fully displayed on the entire screen of the image display section 19 so that the photographed subject can be confirmed. Then, the process proceeds to step S66. Step S65: Two images, a reproduced image and a captured image, are displayed on the screen of the image display unit 19.

As a method of displaying such two images, screen division as shown in FIG. 11A, or FIG.
And picture-in-picture as shown in FIG. 11C can be performed. Note that, in FIG. 11B, a shooting screen is included in the playback screen, and in FIG. 11C, a playback screen is included in the shooting screen. Then, the process proceeds to step S66.

Step S66: The on / off state of the switch 56, which is a release switch for still photography, is determined. If it is off, the process returns to step S50, and if it is on, the process proceeds to step S67.

Step S67: From the signals of the video aperture 11 and the solid-state image pickup device 13, the brightness of the subject, and D
The information of the film sensitivity detected by the X detection unit 58 is calculated, the aperture and shutter speed are calculated, and based on this, the silver salt iris diaphragm 4 and the shutter 6 are controlled to expose the silver salt film for still exposure. The photographing operation is performed, and then the process returns to step S1.

[0081]

As described above, the present invention provides:
When the switch for performing still shooting is operated when the subject cannot be confirmed on the image display, such as when the video camera is operating in playback, fast forward, rewind mode other than the recording mode, the above video camera The playback, fast-forward, and rewind operations are stopped, and the shooting system of the video camera is activated to display the image of the subject on the image display section. It is possible to confirm and to prevent the chance of still shooting from being missed even during the video playback operation.

According to another feature of the present invention, when the reproduced image of the video camera is being viewed on the image display section of the video camera,
Alternatively, when the shooting preparation state operation member is operated during fast-forwarding and rewinding, the reproduction operation of the video camera is stopped, the subject image is displayed on the image display unit, and the shooting information regarding the still shooting is displayed. Is displayed, it is possible to easily and quickly confirm not only the target object but also the shooting information, and the same operability as that of a single camera can be obtained.

According to another feature of the present invention, when the operation member that makes the still camera ready for the photographing operation is operated while the video camera is operating in a state other than the photographing mode, the video is recorded. While the camera displays two images, a replay image and a shot image, on the image display section during replay, the still camera enables still photography after the above-mentioned image display. You can do it. As a result, for example, it becomes possible to perform still shooting while considering a previously captured moving image.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view showing the configuration of the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a top view showing the configuration of the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of a second embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the second embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the second embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of screen display in the second embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the third embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a screen display example in the third embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Camera exterior 2 Lens unit 4 Iris diaphragm for silver salt 5 Film 6 Shutter 7 Semi-transparent thin film mirror 10 Reduction lens unit 11 Aperture unit for video 13 CCD 19 Image display unit 33 Power switch / main mode selection switch 38 Video control panel 55 Video REC switch 56 Still shooting switch 58 DX detector 59 Still shooting preparation switch

Continuation of front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁶ Identification code Office reference number FI Technical display area H04N 5/765 5/781 5/91

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A compound camera having both functions of a still camera and a video camera, wherein an operation member for starting a shooting operation of the still camera is operated when the video camera is operating in an operation state other than a shooting mode. Shooting operation detecting means for detecting that the video camera has been operated in a state other than the shooting mode when a detection output is given from the shooting operation detecting means. And a display control means for controlling to display an image of the subject on the image display section of the video camera after the operation stopping means stops the operation other than the photographing mode, and the display control means for controlling the subject. A composite camera, comprising: a still image capturing unit that enables still image capturing by the still camera after a display is performed. 2. The compound camera according to claim 1,
The operation state other than the shooting mode of the video camera is any one of the operation states of reproduction, fast forward, rewind, stop, fast forward reproduction, and rewind reproduction. 3. A compound camera having both functions of a still camera and a video camera, wherein the still camera is in a preparation state for a photographing operation when the video camera is operating in a state other than a photographing mode. Preparation state operation member, photography preparation operation detection means for detecting that the photography preparation state operation member has been operated, and operation other than the photography mode when a detection output is given from the photography preparation operation detection means Operation stopping means for stopping the video camera operating in this state, and displaying the image of the subject on the image display section of the video camera after the operation stopping means stops the operation other than the photographing mode. Display control means and still photographing means for enabling still photographing of the still camera after the subject is displayed by the display control means. Compound camera characterized by. 4. The compound camera according to claim 3,
The composite camera is characterized in that the operation state other than the shooting mode of the video camera is any one of reproduction, fast forward, rewind, stop, fast forward reproduction, and rewind reproduction. 5. A compound camera having both functions of a still camera and a video camera, wherein the still camera is in a preparation state for a photographing operation when the video camera is operating in a state other than a photographing mode. Preparation state operation member, photography preparation operation detection means for detecting that the photography preparation state operation member has been operated, and operation other than the photography mode when a detection output is given from the photography preparation operation detection means Operation stopping means for stopping the video camera operating in this state, and displaying the image of the subject on the image display section of the video camera after the operation stopping means stops the operation other than the shooting mode. Along with the display control means for displaying shooting information regarding the shooting by the still camera, and after the display of the subject by the display control means is performed, Compound camera characterized by comprising a still photography means for enabling still photography of still camera. 6. A compound camera having both functions of a still camera and a video camera, wherein the still camera is in a preparation state for a photographing operation when the video camera is operating in a state other than a photographing mode. The video camera reproduces when a preparation state operation member, a photography preparation operation detection unit for detecting that the photography preparation state operation member is operated, and a detection output from the photography preparation operation detection unit. Occasionally, a display control unit for displaying two images, a reproduced image and a captured image, on the image display unit, and still image capturing by the still camera after the two images are displayed by the display control unit. A compound camera, comprising: a still photographing means. 7. The compound camera according to claim 6,
The compound camera, wherein the screen display of the two images is performed by dividing the screen. 8. The compound camera according to claim 6,
The compound camera is characterized in that the screen display of the two images is performed in picture-in-picture. 9. The compound camera according to claim 8, wherein:
The compound camera is characterized in that the screen display of the two images is performed in a picture-in-picture mode in which a shooting screen is included in the playback screen. 10. The compound camera according to claim 8, wherein the screen display of the two images is performed in a picture-in-picture mode in which a reproduction screen is included in a shooting screen.