JPH11183995A - Camera - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve operability in the case of printing a title on a plurality of continuous frames. SOLUTION: This camera is provided with a photographing information setting means setting information concerning photographing, a title printing setting means setting the permission and the inhibition of the printing of the title on the photographic frame, a title content setting means setting the content of the printed title, a title recording means recording the content of the title set by the title content setting means on the film when the printing of the title is permitted by the title printing setting means, a title printing release means (ξ318) inhibiting the printing of the title on the photographic frame after exposing one frame, and a control means(#313 to #317) inhibiting the operation of the title printing release means in accordance with the content set by the photographing information setting means.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an improvement in a camera having a means for recording, for example, a title content magnetically on a film.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a camera capable of magnetically recording various information on a magnetic recording portion of a film. In this type of camera, a camera having a function of magnetically recording the title content set for a photographed frame so that the content can be printed at the time of printing has already been proposed. In addition, there has already been proposed a camera which automatically cancels the title when one frame is shot.

[0003]

However, in a camera that automatically cancels the title when one frame is shot as in the above-described conventional example, if the same title is to be printed over a plurality of continuous frames, one frame is required. Each time a picture is taken, the same title content must be set again, which causes the photographer to perform a troublesome operation.

(Object of the Invention) A first object of the present invention is to provide a camera capable of improving the operability when a title is printed on a plurality of continuous frames.

A second object of the present invention is to reflect a photographer's will, such as when photographing a fast-moving subject such as an athletic meet, a photographing situation of a flower photograph and a landscape photograph, and whether or not the photographer intends to photograph continuously. It is another object of the present invention to provide a camera capable of automatically switching between permission and prohibition of title printing.

[0006]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a photographing information setting means for setting information relating to photographing, and permission and prohibition of title printing for a photographed frame. Title print setting means for setting, title content setting means for setting the title content to be printed, and title content set by the title content setting means when title printing is permitted by the title print setting means. In a camera having a title recording means for recording on a film, a title print canceling means for prohibiting title printing for a photographed frame after one frame is photographed, and a title print canceling means according to the setting contents of the photographing information setting means. This is a camera having control means for prohibiting operation.

In the above configuration, a state in which title printing on a photographed frame is prohibited after one frame is photographed and a state in which title printing on a photographed frame is not prohibited even after one frame is photographed are automatically switched based on setting conditions relating to photographing. Like that.

In order to achieve the second object,
In the present invention according to claims 2 to 5, the information that can be set by the shooting information setting means includes at least one of a shooting mode and a film winding mode, and the control means includes, for example, manual exposure, AV priority AE, TV
The camera is configured to prohibit the operation of the title print canceling unit when either the priority AE mode or the program AE mode is selected and the continuous shooting mode is set as the winding mode.

In the above-described configuration, the state in which title printing on a photographed frame is prohibited after one frame is photographed and the state in which title printing on a photographed frame is not prohibited after one frame is photographed are set in a photographing mode setting and a film winding mode setting. Switching is performed according to the state.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on illustrated embodiments.

FIGS. 1 to 3 show a single-lens reflex camera according to an embodiment of the present invention. More specifically, FIG. 1 is a view schematically showing a main part of the single-lens reflex camera, and FIGS. (B)
FIG. 3 shows a top view and a back view of the single-lens reflex camera of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the viewfinder view of the single-lens reflex camera.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a photographing lens, which is shown as two lenses for convenience, but is actually composed of more lenses. Reference numeral 2 denotes a main mirror which is inclined to the photographing optical path or retreats according to the state of observation of the subject by the finder system and the state of photographing of the subject image. Reference numeral 3 denotes a sub-mirror, which reflects a light beam transmitted through the main mirror 2 toward a later-described focus detection device 6 below the camera body. Reference numeral 4 denotes a shutter, and reference numeral 5 denotes a film having a magnetic recording unit.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a focus detection device, which includes a field lens 6a and reflection mirrors 6b and 6 arranged near the image plane.
c, a secondary imaging lens 6d, an aperture 6e, a sensor 6f, and the like. The focus detection device 6 in this embodiment uses a well-known phase difference method, and as shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of regions (3
Location) to the distance measurement point (or auto focus point, and so on)
It is configured such that the focus detection point can detect the focus.

Reference numeral 7 denotes a focusing plate arranged on a predetermined image forming plane of the photographing lens 1, 8 denotes a pentaprism for changing a finder optical path, 9 and 10 each denote an imaging lens for measuring the luminance of a subject in an observation screen. This is a photometric sensor, and the imaging lens 9 is conjugated to the focus plate 7 and the photometric sensor 10 via a reflection optical path in the pentaprism 8.

Reference numeral 11 denotes an eyepiece disposed behind the exit surface of the pentaprism 8, and is used for observation of the focus plate 7 by the photographer's eye 15. Reference numeral 21 denotes a high-intensity superimposing LED that can be visually recognized even in a bright subject, and the emitted light is reflected by the main mirror 2 via a light projecting prism 22 and provided on a display portion of the focus plate 7 on a display unit. The light is bent in the vertical direction in the array 7 a and reaches the photographer's eye 15 through the pentaprism 8 and the eyepiece 11.
Therefore, the micro prism array 7a is formed on a frame at a plurality of positions (distance measuring points) corresponding to the focus detection area of the focus plate 7, and the three microimposing arrays 21 corresponding to each of the micro prism arrays 7a (each LED is an LED). -L, LED-C, LED
-R).

Thus, as can be seen from the finder field of view shown in FIG. 3, each distance measuring point (mark) 200,
Reference numerals 201 and 202 illuminate in the viewfinder field of view to display a distance measuring point (hereinafter, this is referred to as a superimposed display).

Reference numeral 23 denotes a field mask for forming a finder field area. Reference numeral 24 denotes an LCD in the finder for displaying photographing information outside the finder field of view, and an LED for illumination.
(F-LED) 25 illuminates. This LC
The light transmitted through D24 is guided into the finder visual field by the triangular prism 26 and is displayed outside the finder visual field as indicated by 207 in FIG. 3 so that the photographer can know the photographing information.

Reference numeral 31 denotes an aperture provided in the taking lens 1;
A diaphragm driving device including a diaphragm driving circuit 111 described later;
Reference numeral 3 denotes a lens driving motor, and reference numeral 34 denotes a lens driving member including a driving gear and the like. Reference numeral 35 denotes a photocoupler which detects rotation of a pulse plate 36 interlocked with a lens driving member 34 and transmits the rotation to a lens focus adjustment circuit 115. The focus adjustment circuit 115 uses this information and the amount of lens drive from the camera. The lens driving motor 33 is driven by a predetermined amount based on the above information, and the photographing lens 1 is moved to the in-focus position. Reference numeral 37 denotes a mounting contact that serves as an interface between a known camera and a lens.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 41 denotes a release button.
Reference numeral 42 denotes a monitor LCD as an external monitor display device, which comprises a fixed segment display section 42a for displaying a predetermined pattern and a 7-segment display section 42b for displaying a variable numerical value. 44 is an AEB button, 46 is a winding mode button, 47 is a title button, and 48 is a select button. Reference numeral 50 denotes a mode dial for setting a shooting mode and the like. 55 is a cartridge chamber lid,
Reference numeral 56 denotes a cartridge chamber cover knob for opening and closing the cartridge chamber cover 55. Other operation members are not particularly necessary for understanding the present invention, and will not be described.

FIG. 4 shows a detailed view of the mode dial 50. By matching the display with the index 51 printed on the camera, the photographing mode can be set based on the display contents.

In FIG. 4, reference numeral 50a denotes a lock position for disabling the camera, and 50b denotes a creative zone in which a photographer can set photographing contents.
E, TV priority AE, AV priority AE, and manual exposure mode are provided. Reference numeral 50c denotes a fully automatic mode position where full automatic photographing can be performed by the camera. 50d
Is an image zone that allows full-automatic shooting depending on the situation of the camera. Portrait mode suitable for portrait shooting, landscape mode suitable for landscape shooting, close-up mode suitable for close-up shooting, moving subjects such as athletic meet It has each shooting mode of sports mode suitable for shooting.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the camera having the above-mentioned structure, and the same parts as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

A central processing unit (hereinafter, referred to as CPU) 100 in a microcomputer built in the camera body.
Includes a photometry circuit 102, an automatic focus detection circuit 103, a signal input circuit 104, an LCD drive circuit 105, an LED drive circuit 106, a shutter control circuit 107, and a motor control circuit 1.
08, a magnetic recording control path 109, and a film detection circuit 111 are connected. Further, signals are transmitted to the focus adjustment circuit 115 and the aperture driving circuit 116 disposed in the taking lens 1 via the mount contact 37 shown in FIG.

The photometric circuit 102 amplifies the output from the photometric sensor 10, performs logarithmic compression and A / D conversion, and transmits the result to the CPU 100 as luminance information of each sensor. The photometric sensor 10 is located at the left ranging point 2 in the finder visual field shown in FIG.
SPC-A0 for measuring the area A0 including 00, SPC-A1 for measuring the area A1 including the center-side ranging point 201 in the finder field of view, and the right ranging point 202 in the finder field of view.
SPC-A2 for measuring the area A2 including SPC-A2, SPC-A3 for measuring the area A3 and SPC-A for measuring the area A4
4 and SPC-A5 for photometry of the other area A5
And six photodiodes.

As shown in FIG. 3, the line sensor 6f shown in FIG. 5 has three sets of line sensors CCD-L, CCD-C and CC corresponding to the three distance measuring points 200 to 202 on the screen.
The automatic focus detection circuit 103 is a well-known CCD line sensor composed of D-R,
A / D-converts the voltage obtained from and sends it to the CPU 100. 1
Reference numeral 04 denotes a circuit for inputting a state of an operation member or the like of the camera.

Next, the switches connected to the signal input circuit 104 will be described.

SW1 is a switch that is turned on by the first stroke of the release button 41 and starts photometry, AF, and the like.
Is a release switch which is turned on by the second stroke of the release button 41. AEB is a switch that is turned on when the AEB button 44 shown in FIG. 2 is pressed, and is a button for canceling the setting of AEB shooting.

Here, AEB photography will be described.

In photographing a landscape photograph or the like, there is a case where a photographer does not achieve a finish intended by a photographer with an appropriate exposure determined by a camera, depending on a state of light rays hitting a subject. In such shooting, the photographer shoots a number of frames while slightly changing the exposure. For such photographing, there is a camera having a function of photographing three frames while automatically changing the exposure according to the set width of the exposure correction amount. This is automatically bracketed (Auto Exposure Bracketin
g), which is described as AEB shooting.

In this embodiment, in the AEB photography, the correction amount of the AEB photography can be set in a range of 0 to 2 steps in 1/2 steps with respect to the appropriate exposure. Further, in the present embodiment, the AEB photography is capable of photographing three frames in the order of proper exposure, underexposure (undercorrection amount), and overexposure (correction amount over).

SWDRIVE is a switch that is turned on when the winding mode button 46 shown in FIG. 2 is pressed, and is a button for switching the winding mode (switching between the single frame shooting mode and the continuous shooting mode). In this embodiment, each time the winding mode button 46 is pressed, the one-frame shooting mode and the continuous shooting mode are switched. SWTITLE is a switch that is turned on when the title button 47 in FIG. 2 is pressed.
A button for setting permission or prohibition of title printing.
In this embodiment, each time the title button 47 is pressed, title printing is switched between permission and prohibition.
SWSELECT is a switch that is turned on when the select button 48 of FIG. 2 is pressed, and is a button for changing the title content to be printed. SWDIAL1 and SWDIAL2 are the e-dial 4 in Fig. 2.
5, a signal input circuit 1
The number of rotation clicks of the electronic dial 45 is inputted to the up / down counter of the electronic dial 45 and counted. In other words, when the electronic dial 45 is rotated clockwise, it counts up,
When turned to the left, it counts down.

SWMODE1 to SWMODE4 are the mode dial 50
, And the on / off states of the switches SWMODE1 to SWMODE4 are different depending on the position corresponding to the index 51. This switch SWMO
FIG. 25 shows a correspondence table between states DE1 to SWMODE4 and shooting modes.

SWCTCL is a switch which is turned on / off in conjunction with the opening / closing operation of the cartridge chamber lid 55, and is turned on when the cartridge chamber lid 55 is opened and turned off when the cartridge chamber lid 55 is closed. SWCTIN is a switch for detecting whether or not there is a cartridge in the cartridge chamber. The switch is turned off when there is a cartridge and turned on when there is no cartridge.

The signal of each switch described above is applied to the signal input circuit 1
04 and transmitted to the CPU 100 via the data bus.

The LCD driving circuit 105 is a well-known circuit for driving and driving the liquid crystal display element LCD.
In accordance with the signal from 100, the display of the aperture value, the shutter time, and various settings can be simultaneously displayed on both the monitor LCD 42 and the finder LCD 24.
The LCD drive circuit 105 includes a circuit for driving a sounding body (not shown), and can emit a focused sound or the like at the time of focusing according to a signal from the CPU 100.

The LED driving circuit 106 includes an illumination LE.
D (F-LED) 25 and Superimpose LED2
1 is turned on and off. The shutter control circuit 107
Is a magnet MG1 that runs the front curtain when energized,
By controlling the magnet MG <b> 2 for running the rear curtain, the film 5 is exposed to a predetermined amount of light. The motor control circuit 108
Is a motor M1 for winding and rewinding the film 5
And a motor M for charging the main mirror 2 and the shutter 4
2 is to be controlled.

The magnetic recording control circuit 109 is for controlling a magnetic head 110 for writing and reading photographic information and the like on the film 5. The film detection circuit 111 detects the feeding speed of the film 5 and the position of the film during film feeding based on a signal from the photo sensor 112, and outputs a predetermined signal from the photo sensor 112 during film feeding. When done
It can be detected that the sheet has been fed to the magnetic recording unit, and when a predetermined signal is output from the photo sensor 112, it can be detected that the feeding of one frame has been completed.

A series of release sequences is operated by the shutter control circuit 107, the motor control circuit 108, the magnetic recording control circuit 109, the film control circuit 111 and the like.

FIGS. 6A and 6B show the monitor LCD 4.
2 and the contents of all display segments of the LCD 24 in the finder.

In FIG. 6A, a well-known photographing mode display and the like are provided in the fixed display segment section 42a.
The fixed display segment section 42a has a title mark indicating that title printing is permitted, an AEB mark indicating that AEB shooting has been set, a winding mode mark indicating the setting state of the winding mode, a film mark indicating the presence or absence of a film, and the like. It is included. The 7-segment section 42b for displaying a variable numerical value includes a 4-digit 7-segment 62 for displaying the shutter speed, a 2-digit 7-segment 63 for displaying the aperture value, a decimal point 64, and a 2-digit for displaying the number of films. It is composed of seven segments 65.

In FIG. 6B, reference numerals 73, 74, and 75 denote the same display segments as the shutter time display and the aperture value display, 77 denotes a flash charging completion mark, and 79 denotes a focus state of the photographing lens. It is a focus mark.

FIG. 7 shows the shape of the film 5 having a magnetic recording portion. Reference numerals 150 and 151 denote perforation holes. When the film is fed, the holes are recognized by a photo reflector to confirm the feeding state. I do. Reference numerals 151 and 153 denote photoreflectors. In the present embodiment, two photoreflectors are used. Reference numeral 154 denotes a magnetically recordable portion, and the magnetic information recorded here is used when printing or developing. 155 is the actual photosensitive portion of the film.

Next, the operation of the magnetically recordable camera will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

When a battery is inserted into the camera, the power of the camera is turned on (# 100), and the CPU 100 starts operating.

Steps # 101 to # 106 are parts for performing initialization when a battery is inserted.
At 101, the DRIVE flag is cleared to set the winding mode to the one-frame shooting mode. This D
The RIVE flag is a flag indicating the setting state of the winding mode. When the flag is "0", it indicates the one-frame shooting mode.
"1" means the continuous shooting mode. In the next step # 102, the AE
The B shooting counter AEBCNT is cleared. This AEB
The shooting counter AEBCNT indicates whether or not AEB shooting has been set, and indicates the number of frames to be shot during AEB shooting.

When "0", AEB photography is released. When "1", the first frame of AEB photography (appropriate exposure). When "2", the second frame of AEB photography (underexposure). When "3". Means the third frame of AEB photography (overexposure). Further, in the present embodiment, the AEB shooting counter AEBCNT is incremented by “+1” every time one frame is shot.
When the shooting of the frame ends, the display returns to "1".
That is, after photographing the third frame (overexposure), the camera returns to the first frame (appropriate exposure).

In the next step # 103, since the AEB photography has been canceled in the above step # 102,
The correction amount AEBR of the AEB photography is set to 0 level. As described above, the correction amount AEBR of the AEB shooting represents the correction amount of the exposure for the proper exposure at the time of the AEB shooting. Then, in the next step # 104, the TITLE flag is cleared so that title printing is prohibited. This TITLE
The flag is a flag indicating a setting state of permission / prohibition of title printing. When the flag is “0”, the state of title printing is prohibited, and when the flag is “1”, the permission of title printing is permitted.

In steps # 105 to # 106, the title contents and the title language are initialized.

In step # 105, the country code KUNIR is set to "6" in order to set the language of the title content to Japanese (Katakana). The country code KUNIR represents the language of the title to be printed. The country code KUNIR is
FIG. 24 shows a correspondence table between the country code KUNIR and the language, which is a value of “1 to 13”. Next step # 106
In, the title number TITLER is set to "18" in order to set the title content to "Omedeto".
The title number TITLER represents the title content to be printed. The title number TITLER is a value of “0 to 99”, and FIG. 23 shows a correspondence table between title numbers and title contents to be printed.

In step # 107, the subroutine "photographing mode setting" is called to set the photographing mode. The details of this subroutine "setting of photographing mode" will be described later. In the next step # 108, it is determined whether or not the shooting mode is locked. If the shooting mode is locked, the process returns to step # 107; otherwise, the process proceeds to step # 109. By this step, when the shooting mode is locked, the camera is in the inoperative state.

In step # 109, the open / close state of the cartridge chamber lid 55 is detected. Cartridge chamber lid 5
If the switch 5 is open and the switch SWCTCL is on, the process proceeds to step # 111. If the cartridge chamber cover 55 is closed and the switch SWCTCL is off, the process proceeds to step # 110, and it is detected whether or not a cartridge exists in the cartridge chamber. As a result, if there is a cartridge in the cartridge chamber and the switch SWCTCL is off, step # 1
Proceeding to step # 12, if there is no cartridge in the cartridge chamber and the switch SWCTCL is turned on, proceed to step # 111.

In step # 111, the number of shots F
Clear RAMER. The number of shots FRAMER represents the number of shots. The number of shots FRAMER is "0" when there is no film, becomes "1" after the film has been fed in a skip, and is incremented by one every time one frame is shot. When the film is rewound, it is wound by one frame. Each time it is returned, it is decremented by one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step # 114 in FIG.

In step # 112, the number of shots F
It is determined whether or not RAMER is "0", and the number of shots FRAM
If ER is not "0", the flow proceeds to step # 114 in FIG. On the other hand, if the number of shots FRAMER is "0", the process proceeds to step # 113 to cause the film to be skipped,
The subroutine "Jump feed" is called to execute the jump feed of the film. The details of this subroutine "idling" will be described later. When returning from the subroutine "idling", the process returns to step # 107.

In step # 114 of FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not the shooting mode is the creative zone. If the shooting mode is the creative zone, the process proceeds to step # 115; otherwise, the process proceeds to step # 119. By this step, the change of the winding mode and the AEB shooting can be set only in the case of the creative zone.

In step # 115, the moment when the winding mode button 46 is pressed is detected in order to change the winding mode each time the winding mode button 46 is pressed.
For this reason, if there is a change from OFF to ON of the switch SWDRIVE, the process proceeds to step # 116; otherwise, the process proceeds to step # 117. In step # 116, a subroutine "change winding mode" is called,
Change the winding mode. Details of this subroutine "change winding mode" will be described later. Returning from this subroutine "change winding mode", FIG.
Return to step # 107.

In step # 117, the AEB button 4
It is determined whether or not the button 4 has been pressed. If the AEB button 44 has been pressed and the switch SWAEB has been turned on, the process proceeds to step # 118 in order to set or cancel AEB shooting, and the like.
Otherwise, go to step # 119. Step # 1
In step 18, a subroutine "AEB shooting setting" is called to set or cancel AEB shooting. Details of this subroutine "AEB shooting setting" will be described later. When returning from this subroutine "AEB shooting setting",
It returns to step # 107 of FIG.

In step # 119, every time the title button 47 is pressed, the moment when the title button 47 is pressed is detected in order to switch between permitting and prohibiting title printing.
Therefore, if there is a change from OFF to ON of the switch SWITLE, the process proceeds to step # 120. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step # 121. In step # 120, a subroutine "title print permission / prohibition setting" is called to set permission / cancellation of title print. The details of the subroutine "title print permission / prohibition setting" will be described later. This subroutine "Title printing permission / prohibition setting"
And returns to step # 107 in FIG.

In step # 121, it is determined whether or not the select button 48 has been pressed.
Is pressed and the switch SWSELECT is on, step #
Go to step 122, otherwise go to step # 123. In step # 122, a subroutine "title change" is called to change the title to be printed. This subroutine "Title change"
Will be described later. Returning from this subroutine "change title contents", step # 107 in FIG.
Return to

In step # 123, the release button 41 is pressed to the first stroke, and it is determined whether the switch SW1 is on. If the switch SW1 is on, the process proceeds to step # 124 in FIG. If the switch SW1 is off, the process returns to step # 107 in FIG.

In step # 124 of FIG. 10, a photometric operation is performed. First, a photometric value BV is obtained from the luminances of a plurality of areas in the photographing range. For AEB photography, photometric value BV
Is recalculated. The arithmetic expression is as follows.

1) First frame (appropriate exposure) BV = BV 2) Second frame (underexposure) BV = BV + AEBR 3) Third frame (overexposure) BV = BV-AEBR , Film sensitivity, etc.
Obtain shutter time and aperture value.

In step # 125, a focus detection calculation is performed. The defocus amount of each ranging point is obtained, the main subject is estimated, and the current focus state is detected from the defocus amount of the main subject. In the next step # 126,
By the focus detection executed in the above step # 125,
If the current focus state is the in-focus state, the process proceeds to step # 127; otherwise, the process proceeds to step # 128.

In step # 127, a display for informing the photographer that the subject is in focus is performed. In particular,
The CPU 100 sends a signal to the LCD drive circuit 105 to turn on the focus mark 79 of the LCD 24 in the finder.
Further, the CPU 100 sends a signal to the LCD drive circuit 105 to emit a focusing sound. Further, when focusing is performed, one of the focus detection point marks 200 to 202 in the viewfinder is turned on for a certain period of time to make the photographer determine the focus detection point. For this reason, the CPU 100 sends a signal to the LED drive circuit 106,
Superimpose LE corresponding to the selected AF point
D is turned on for 50 ms.

In step # 128, a process for driving the photographing lens 1 is performed because the current focus state is not the in-focus state. Specifically, the CPU 100 sends a signal to the lens focus adjustment circuit 110 to drive the photographing lens 1 by a predetermined amount.

In steps # 129 to # 131, it is determined whether or not the release operation is permitted.

First, in step # 129, it is determined whether or not the subject is in focus. If the subject is not in focus, the process returns to step # 107 in FIG. If the camera is in focus, step #
Proceeding to 130, it is determined whether or not the release button 41 is pressed, and the release button 41 is pressed and the switch SW
If 2 is on, the process proceeds to step # 131; otherwise, the process returns to step # 107 in FIG. Step # 1
At 31, the user jumps to the release to perform the release operation.

Next, the subroutine "photographing mode setting" executed in step # 107 of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.
This will be described with reference to flowcharts in FIGS.

This subroutine "photographing mode setting"
Processing related to the setting of the shooting mode is performed. This subroutine "setting of photographing mode" corresponds to a part of photographing information setting means according to the present invention.

First, in step # 151, the on / off state of the switch SWMODE4 is determined. As a result, if the switch SWMODE4 is on, the process proceeds to step # 152; otherwise, the process proceeds to step # 180 in FIG. In step # 152, the on / off state of the switch SWMODE3 is determined. If the switch SWMODE3 is off, step # 1 is executed.
Proceeding to 60, the shooting mode is set to lock. And
The process proceeds to step # 161, where the CREATE flag is cleared, and the process proceeds to step # 163 in FIG.

On the other hand, in step # 152, the switch
If SWMODE3 is on, proceed to step # 153, switch
The on / off state of SWMODE2 is determined, and the switch SWMODE2 is determined.
Is on, the process proceeds to step # 154; otherwise, the process proceeds to step # 157.

In step # 154, the switch SW
The ON / OFF state of MODE1 is determined. If the switch SWMODE1 is ON, the process proceeds to step # 155, the shooting mode is set to manual exposure, and the process proceeds to step # 162. If the switch SWMODE1 is off, the process proceeds to step # 156, the shooting mode is set to the AV priority AE, and the process proceeds to step # 162.

In step # 157, the switch SW
The ON / OFF state of MODE1 is determined. If the switch SWMODE1 is ON, the process proceeds to step # 158, the shooting mode is set to the TV priority AE, and the process proceeds to step # 162. If the switch SWMODE1 is off, the process proceeds to step # 159, the photographing mode is set to the program AE, and the process proceeds to step # 162.

Step # 162 is executed when the shooting mode is set to manual exposure, AV priority AE, TV priority A
E or the program AE. Here, the CREATE flag is set to “1” in order to store that the shooting mode is the creative zone. This CREAT
The E flag is a flag indicating that it is a creative zone (program AE, TV priority AE, AV priority AE, manual exposure) in which the photographer can set the photographing content.
When it is “1”, it means a creative zone.

In step # 180 of FIG. 12, the on / off state of the switch SWMODE3 is determined, and
If MODE3 is off, the process proceeds to step # 188, the shooting mode is set to the sports mode, and the process proceeds to step # 189. If the switch SWMODE3 is on, step # 18
The process proceeds to step 1, where the on / off state of the switch SWMODE2 is determined. As a result, if the switch SWMODE2 is on, the process proceeds to step # 182; otherwise, the process proceeds to step # 18.
Go to 5.

In step # 182, the switch SW
The ON / OFF state of MODE1 is determined. If the switch SWMODE1 is ON, the process proceeds to step # 183, the shooting mode is set to the fully automatic mode, and the process proceeds to step # 189. If the switch SWMODE1 is off, the process proceeds to step # 184, where the shooting mode is set to the portrait mode, and the process proceeds to step # 184.
Proceed to 189.

In step # 185, the switch SW
The ON / OFF state of MODE1 is determined. If the switch SWMODE1 is ON, the process proceeds to step # 187, the shooting mode is set to the landscape mode, and the process proceeds to step # 189. If the switch SWMODE1 is off, the process proceeds to step # 186, where the shooting mode is set to the close-up mode, and the process proceeds to step # 1.
Go to 89.

Step # 189 is executed when the shooting mode is a fully automatic mode or an image zone (portrait mode, landscape mode, close-up mode, sports mode). Therefore, in this step, the CREATE flag for identifying the zone as a creative zone is cleared. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step # 163 in FIG.

In step # 163 of FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the shooting mode is the creative zone, and if the shooting mode is the creative zone,
That is, if the CREATE flag is "1", the flow proceeds to step # 170, the subroutine "imaging mode setting" ends, and the flow returns.

On the other hand, if the CREATE flag is "0", the flow advances to step # 164. Steps # 164 to # 16
In step 9, when the shooting mode is the image zone or the fully automatic mode, processing for canceling the AEB shooting, setting of the winding mode, and the like are performed. Since the fully automatic mode or the image zone is a full automatic photographing operation left to the camera, the AEB photographing is canceled. Also, the winding mode is left to the camera. First, in step # 164, A
AEB shooting correction amount AEBR to cancel EB shooting
Is set to 0 level. In the next step # 165, the AE
AEB shooting counter AEBCN to cancel B shooting
T is set to “0”.

In the next steps # 166 to # 169, the operation of setting the winding mode when the shooting mode is the image zone or the fully automatic mode is performed. First, in step # 166, it is determined whether or not the shooting mode is the sports mode. If the shooting mode is the sports mode, the process proceeds to step # 169 to set the DRIVE flag to "1" in order to set the winding mode to continuous shooting. Therefore, in portrait mode and sports mode,
The winding mode is set to the continuous shooting mode. Thereafter, in step # 170, the subroutine "imaging mode setting" ends, and the routine returns.

If the shooting mode is not the sports mode in step # 166, the process proceeds to step # 167 where it is determined whether the shooting mode is the portrait mode. As a result, if the shooting mode is not the portrait mode, the process proceeds to step # 169 described above. If the shooting mode is the portrait mode, the process proceeds to step # 168, and the DRI is set to set the winding mode to one frame shooting.
Clear the VE flag. Therefore, in the fully automatic mode, the landscape mode, and the close-up mode, the winding mode is set to the one-frame shooting mode. Thereafter, in step # 170, the subroutine "imaging mode setting" ends, and the routine returns.

Next, the subroutine "change winding mode" executed in step # 116 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

This subroutine "change winding mode"
Performs a winding mode change process. This subroutine "change winding mode" corresponds to a part of the photographing information setting means according to the present invention.

First, in step # 201, it is determined whether the current winding mode is the single-frame shooting mode or the continuous shooting mode. If the current winding mode is the single-frame shooting mode, that is, if the DRIVE flag is "0", the process proceeds to step # 201. 20
Then, the DRIVE flag is set to "1" in order to change the winding mode to the continuous shooting mode. Then, the process proceeds to a step # 204, where the subroutine "change of the winding mode" is ended, and the process returns.

In step # 201, the current winding mode is the continuous shooting mode, that is, DRIVE.
If the flag is "1", the process proceeds to step # 203, where DRIV is performed to change the winding mode to the one-frame shooting mode.
Set the E flag to 0. Then, the process proceeds to a step # 204, where the subroutine "change of the winding mode" is ended, and the process returns.

Next, the subroutine "AEB shooting setting" executed in step # 118 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.
This will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

This subroutine “AEB shooting setting”
Processing such as setting and cancellation of AEB shooting is performed. This subroutine "AEB shooting setting" corresponds to a part of the shooting information setting means according to the present invention.

First, in step # 211, the count value of the electronic dial 45 is input from the signal input circuit 104, and is replaced with a dial count value DIALR which is a variable. In the next step # 212, it is determined whether or not the electronic dial 45 is not operated and the dial count value DIALR is "0".
Proceed to 224, otherwise proceed to Step # 213.

In step # 213, the electronic dial 45 is operated to the right to set the dial count value DIA.
It is determined whether or not LR is a positive number. If it is a positive number, the process proceeds to step # 214.
Proceed to 220.

In steps # 214 to # 215, a process is performed to increase the correction amount of the AEB photographing by 0.5 steps per one click of the dial operation. First, Step # 2
In step 14, an increment of 0.5 steps is obtained for each click of the dial operation, and is set as a variable ΔAEB.

ΔAEB = 0.5 steps * (DIALR) Since the dial count value DIALR is a positive number, the variable ΔAEB is also a positive number. In the next step # 215, the correction amount AEBR for AEB photography is updated.

AEBR = AEBR + ΔAEB Since the variable ΔAEB is a positive number, the value of the correction amount AEBR for AEB photography increases. Then, the process proceeds to step # 216, where it is determined whether or not the correction amount AEBR for AEB photography exceeds two steps. Correct it to the column. As a result, the upper limit of the correction amount AEBR of the AEB photography is two steps. Then, the process proceeds to step # 224. If the correction amount AEBR does not exceed two steps, the process immediately proceeds to step # 224.

In steps # 220 to # 221, the correction amount AEBR for AEB photography per click of the dial operation
Is performed to reduce by 0.5 steps. First, in step # 220, a decrease of 0.5 steps per one click of the dial operation is obtained and set as a variable ΔAEB.

ΔAEB = 0.5 steps * (DIALR) Since the dial count value DIALR is a negative number, the variable ΔAEB is also a negative number. In the next step # 221, the correction amount AEBR for AEB photography is updated.

AEBR = AEBR + ΔAEB Since the variable ΔAEB is a negative number, the correction amount AEBR for AEB photography decreases. Then, the process proceeds to step # 222, where it is determined whether or not the correction amount AEBR of the AEB photography has become a negative number of steps.
Proceeding to 223, the correction amount AEBR of the AEB photographing is corrected to zero. As a result, the lower limit of the correction amount AEBR of the AEB photographing is set to zero. Then, the process proceeds to step # 224.
If the correction amount AEBR of the AEB photography is not a negative number of steps, the process immediately proceeds to step # 224.

In step # 224, the AEB button 4
4 is pressed again to determine whether the switch SWAEB has changed from off to on. If not, the process returns to step # 211. If it has changed, the process proceeds to step # 225. Therefore, by pressing the AEB button 44 again, the AE
The setting operation of the B shooting is ended.

In step # 225, the correction amount A for the AEB photographing is set in steps # 211 to # 224.
It is determined whether or not the EBR is set to the 0th stage. If the EBR is set to the 0th stage, the process proceeds to step # 226, and the AEB shooting counter AEBCNT is cleared to cancel the AEB shooting. Then, the process proceeds to a step # 228, where the subroutine "AEB shooting setting" is terminated, and the process returns.

If the correction amount AEBR for AEB photography is set to a value other than 0, the process proceeds to step # 227. In this step, AEB photography is performed to set AEB photography for the first frame.
The EB shooting counter AEBCNT is set to “1”. Then, the process proceeds to a step # 228, wherein the subroutine "AE
The “B shooting setting” ends, and the process returns.

As described above, the correction amount AEBR for AEB photographing is set in the range of “0 to 2 steps” in steps of 0.5.

Next, the subroutine "title print permission / prohibition setting" executed in step # 120 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

This subroutine "title print permission / prohibition setting" switches between permission and prohibition of title print. The subroutine “title print permission / prohibition setting” corresponds to a title print setting unit according to the present invention.

First, in step # 251, it is determined whether the current title printing is permitted or prohibited. If the current title printing is prohibited, that is, if the TITLE flag is "0", the flow advances to step # 253 to enable the title printing. Therefore, the TITLE flag is set to "1", while if the current title printing is permitted, that is, if the TITLE flag is "1", the process proceeds to step # 252, and the TITLE flag is set to 0 to prohibit the title printing. In any case, the process proceeds to step # 254, ends this subroutine "title print permission / prohibition setting", and returns.

Next, the subroutine "change title contents" executed in step # 122 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.
7 will be described with reference to FIG.

This subroutine "title change"
Performs a process of changing the title content to be printed. And
This subroutine "change title content" corresponds to a title content setting means according to the present invention.

First, in step # 261, the count value of the electronic dial 45 is input from the signal input circuit 104, and is set as the dial count value DIALR. Then, in the next step # 262, it is determined whether or not the electronic dial 45 is not operated and the dial count value DIALR is "0".
Proceed to 73, and if not “0”, proceed to step # 263.

In step # 263, the electronic dial 45 is operated rightward to set the dial count value DIA.
It is determined whether or not the LR is a positive number. If the LR is a positive number, the process proceeds to step # 264 to perform a process for increasing the title number by one per one click of the dial operation. Therefore, the dial number D is added to the title number TITLER.
Add IAR.

TITLER = TITLER + DIALR Since the dial count value DIALR is a positive number, the value of the title number TITLER increases by the dial count value. In the next step # 265, it is determined whether or not the number of title numbers TITLER exceeds "99", and if it does, the process proceeds to step # 266, where the title number T is corrected to correct the title number to 99.
ITLER is set to “99”, and the routine proceeds to step # 273.
By the above steps # 265 to # 266, the upper limit of the title number TITLER is limited to “99”. Also,
In step # 265 above, the number of title numbers TITLER
If the value does not exceed “99”, immediately step # 273
Proceed to.

In step # 263, if the dial count value DIALR is a negative number, the process proceeds to step # 270, and the number of dial operations per click increases.
A process for reducing the title number by one is performed. For this purpose, the dial count value DIAR is added to the title number TITLER.

TITLER = TITLER + DIALR Since the dial count value DIALR is a negative number, the value of the title number TITLER is the dial count value DI.
Decrease by ALR. In the next step # 271, it is determined whether or not the title number TITLER has become a negative number. When the title number TITLER has become a negative number, the process proceeds to step # 272, where the title number TITLER is corrected to "0", and step # 273 is performed. Proceed to. Steps # 271 to # 272 above
As a result, the lower limit of the title number TITLER is limited to “0”. If the title number TITLER is not a negative number in step # 272, the process immediately proceeds to step # 273.

In step # 273, it is determined whether or not the select button 48 has been pressed again and the switch SWSELECT has changed from off to on. If not, the process returns to step # 261. If it has changed, the process returns to step # 274.
Then, the subroutine "Title content change" is terminated, and the routine returns.

As described above, by pressing the select button 48 again, the operation of changing the title content is completed.

Next, the "release control" executed in step # 131 of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

At step # 301, the film 5
First, the main mirror 2 is raised. For this purpose, the CPU 100 sends a signal to the motor control circuit 109 to start driving the motor M2 in the normal rotation direction. Thereafter, a phase signal CMSP of a phase substrate (not shown)
1, CMSP2 is continuously monitored, and when the phase signal reaches the mirror-up position, a signal is sent to the motor control circuit 109,
The driving of the motor M2 is stopped. Also, the aperture driving circuit 11
Is sent to the aperture driving device 32 including the above, and the aperture 31 is stopped down by a predetermined amount.

In the next step # 302, the film 5 is exposed. Specifically, first, a signal is sent to the shutter control circuit 108 to energize the MG 1 and open the front curtain of the shutter 4. The aperture value of the aperture 31 and the shutter speed of the shutter 4 are determined in step # 124 in FIG. 10 described above. After a lapse of a predetermined shutter time, a signal is sent to the shutter control circuit 108 to energize the MG 2 and close the rear curtain of the shutter 4. Thus, the exposure of the film 5 is completed.

In the next step # 303, when the exposure of the film 5 is completed, the main mirror 2 is lowered and the shutter is charged. For this purpose, the CPU 100 sends a signal to the motor control circuit 109 to start driving the motor M2 in the normal rotation direction. Thereafter, a phase signal C of a phase substrate (not shown)
The MSP1 and the CMSP2 continue to be monitored, and when the phase signal reaches the mirror down position, a signal is sent to the motor control circuit 109 to stop driving the motor M2. Further, a signal is sent to an aperture driving device 32 including the aperture driving circuit 11 to stop the aperture 31.
To the open state.

In the next step # 304, a signal is sent to the motor control circuit 109 to wind the film 5, and the motor M1 starts to be driven in the normal direction.
Further, a signal is sent to the film detection circuit 111 so that the signal from the photo sensor 112 makes it possible to detect the film position during the film feeding. And the next step # 3
At 05, the signal from the photo sensor 112 is continuously monitored, and the process waits until the film position during the film feeding becomes the magnetic recording unit. Thereafter, when the film position during film feeding reaches the magnetic recording unit, the process proceeds to step # 306, where photographing data such as shutter time and aperture value is magnetically recorded in the magnetic recording unit.

The following steps # 307 to # 309 correspond to the title recording means according to the present invention.

First, in step # 307, it is determined whether title printing is prohibited or permitted. As a result, if the title printing is permitted, that is, if the TITLE flag is "1", the process proceeds to step # 308, otherwise, the process proceeds to step # 31.
Go to 0. In step # 308, the language of the title to be printed is magnetically recorded. Recorded content is country code KUN
Content of IR. In the following step # 309,
Magnetically record the contents of the title to be printed. The recorded contents are
This is the content of the title number TITLER. Then, in the next step # 310, since the magnetic recording has been completed,
It waits until the winding of one frame is completed.

When the winding of one frame is completed, the process proceeds to step # 311. Since the winding of one frame is completed,
The CPU 100 sends a signal to the motor control circuit 109 to stop driving the motor M1. And the next step # 3
In step 12, since the winding of one frame has been completed, 1 is added to the number of shots FRAMER, and step # 313 in FIG.
Proceed to.

Steps # 313 to # 317 in FIG.
This is a part related to the control means of the present invention.

First, in step # 313, it is determined whether or not title printing is permitted. If title printing is permitted, that is, if the TITLE (title) flag is "1", the flow proceeds to step # 314. If not, proceed to # 319. In step # 314, it is determined whether or not the shooting mode is the creative zone. As a result, if it is a creative zone, that is, CRE
If the ATE flag is "1", the process proceeds to step # 315; otherwise, the process proceeds to step # 317.

In step # 315, the winding mode is determined, and if the winding mode is the continuous shooting mode, that is, if the DRIVE flag is "1", FIG.
0: proceed to step # 319, otherwise proceed to # 316
Proceed to. In step # 316, it is determined whether or not AEB shooting is performed.
If EBCNT is other than "0", step # 3 in FIG.
Go to step 19, otherwise go to step # 318.
In step # 317, it is determined whether or not the shooting mode is the sports mode. If the shooting mode is the sports mode, the process proceeds to step # 319 in FIG. 20; otherwise, the process proceeds to step # 318.

Step # 318 is a part relating to the title print canceling means of the present invention. Here, the TITLE flag is set to "0" in order to cancel the title print. Then, the process proceeds to step # 319 in FIG.

As described above, in steps # 313 to # 317, which are control means according to the present invention, when title printing is set, and when the shooting mode is the creative zone, the winding mode is the continuous shooting mode. At the time of AEB shooting, step # 318, which is the title print canceling means, is skipped.

If the shooting mode is the image zone, step # 318, which is the title print canceling means, is skipped in the sports mode. That is, in the case where the shooting mode is the creative zone, when the winding mode is the continuous shooting mode, there is a high possibility that a similar scene is continuously shot, and there is a high possibility that title printing will be performed continuously. Title printing is not canceled after shooting, but title printing is continued.

At the time of AEB shooting, the same scene
Since there is a high possibility that title printing will be continuously performed because frames are shot, title printing is not canceled after shooting one frame and title printing is continued.

When the shooting mode is the image zone, there is a high possibility that a moving subject such as an athletic meet is continuously shot, and the title printing is also likely to be performed continuously. Title printing is continued without canceling printing.

As described above, the title print is not released after one frame is shot in accordance with the setting conditions relating to the shooting mode, the winding mode, and the AEB shooting. Also, the trouble of resetting the permission of title printing every time one frame is shot is eliminated.

In step # 319 of FIG.
When the EB shooting counter AEBCNT is 0, that is, AEB
If not, the process proceeds to step # 323; otherwise, the process proceeds to # 320. In step # 320, A
When the EB shooting counter AEBCNT is 3, that is, when A
When the photographing of the third frame (overexposure) in the EB photographing is completed, the process proceeds to step # 321, and the process after the photographing of the third frame (exposed) of the AEB photographing is completed. AEB shooting counter AEB to return AEB shooting to the first frame (appropriate exposure)
Set CNT to 1.

If it is determined in step # 320 that the AEB shooting counter AEBCNT is not 3, step # 322 is executed.
In this step, the processing after the completion of the first frame (appropriate exposure) or the second frame (underexposure) of the AEB photography is performed. 1 is added to the AEB shooting counter AEBCNT.
That is, if the photographing of the first frame is completed, the image is updated to the second frame, and if the photographing of the second frame is completed, the image is updated to the third frame.

In the next step # 323, it is determined whether or not the photographing of the last frame of the film has been completed. If so, the process proceeds to step # 324, and the subroutine "rewind" is called. The details of this subroutine "rewind" will be described later. When returning from the subroutine "rewind", the process returns to step # 107 in FIG.

If it is determined in step # 323 that the current frame is not the last frame, the flow advances to step # 325 to determine whether or not the winding mode is the continuous shooting mode. If so, the flow advances to step # 107 in FIG. If not, the flow advances to step # 326 to wait until the release button 41 is released and the switch SW1 is turned off. When the switch SW1 is turned off, the process returns to step # 107 in FIG.

Next, the subroutine "idling" executed in step # 113 of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step # 401, a display for informing that the idle feeding is being performed is performed. For this reason,
The CPU 100 sends a signal to the LCD drive circuit 105 to turn on the film mark on the monitor LCD 42 and turn off the film number display section. Next step #
At 402, to start the idle feeding of the film,
The CPU 100 sends a signal to the motor drive circuit 109 to drive the motor M1 in the normal rotation direction. Next step # 403
In, the signal from the photo sensor 112 is continuously monitored, and the process waits until the film has been fed up to the first frame.

When the film has been fed to the first frame, the process proceeds to step # 404, where the CPU 100
9 to stop the motor M1. Then, in step # 405, the number of shots FRAMER is set to "1". In the next step # 406, the CPU 1 cancels the display indicating that the idle feeding is being performed.
00 sends a signal to the LCD drive circuit 105 and the monitor L
The film mark of the CD 42 is turned on, and the content of the number of frames FRAMER is displayed on the number-of-films display portion. Then, in step # 407, this subroutine "idling" is completed, and the routine returns.

Next, the subroutine "rewind" executed in step # 324 of FIG. 20 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, at step # 501, a display for notifying that rewinding is being performed is performed. For this reason, the CPU 100 sends a signal to the LCD drive circuit 105 to turn on the film mark on the monitor LCD 42 and to display the number of images FRAMER on the film number display section.
Display the contents of In the next step # 502,
To start rewinding the film, the CPU 100 sends a signal to the motor drive circuit 109 to drive the motor M1 in the reverse direction. In the following step # 503, the signal from the photo sensor 112 is continuously monitored, and the process stands by until the frame is rewound by one frame.

Thereafter, when the rewinding of one frame is completed, the process proceeds to step # 504, where the number of shots FRAMER
Is subtracted by "1". Then, the next step # 505
During rewinding, the film number display on the monitor LCD 42 is decremented by one each time the film is rewound by one frame. For this reason, the CPU 100 controls the LCD drive circuit 105
To display the content of the number of frames FRAMER on the number-of-films display section of the monitor LCD 42. In the following step # 506, it is determined whether or not rewinding has been completed. The determination as to whether or not the rewinding has been completed is made based on whether or not the number of shots FRAMER is “0”. As a result of the determination, when the number of shots FRAMER is “0”, that is, when the rewinding is completed, the process proceeds to step # 507,
Otherwise, return to step # 503.

In Step # 507, the film 5
Is completed, the CPU 100 sends a signal to the motor control circuit 109 to stop the motor M1. Then, in the next step # 508, a display for notifying that the rewinding has been completed is performed. Therefore, CPU
100 sends a signal to the LCD drive circuit 105 to blink the film mark on the monitor LCD 42 and to turn off the film number display section. Next step # 509
, A process of waiting until the cartridge is taken out is performed. Therefore, the process waits until the cartridge chamber lid 55 is opened and the switch SWCTCL is turned on.

Thereafter, when the switch SWCTCL is turned on, the flow advances to step # 510 to cancel the display for notifying that the rewinding has been completed. Then, the process proceeds to a step # 511, where the subroutine "rewind" is ended, and the process returns.

According to the above-described embodiment, when title printing is set (the flag of step # 313 in FIG. 19 is “1”) and the shooting mode is the creative zone (the flag of step # 313 is “1”). )), If the winding mode is the continuous shooting mode (the flag of step # 315 is “1”), or if the AEB shooting is performed (NO in step # 316), step # 3 which is the title print canceling means
18 is skipped. Also, when the shooting mode is the image zone, when the shooting mode is the sport mode (step #
(314 → NO in # 317), the step # 318 as the title print canceling means is skipped.

That is, when the shooting mode is the creative zone, when the winding mode is the continuous shooting mode, there is a high possibility that similar scenes will be shot continuously.
Since there is a high possibility that title printing is also performed continuously, title printing is not canceled after one frame is shot but title printing is continued.

At the time of AEB shooting, the same scene
Since there is a high possibility that title printing will be continuously performed because frames are shot, title printing is not canceled after shooting one frame and title printing is continued.

When the shooting mode is the sports mode, there is a high possibility that a moving subject such as an athletic meet or the like is continuously shot and the title is likely to be printed continuously. Title printing is continued without canceling printing.

As described above, the title printing is not released after one frame has been shot in accordance with the setting conditions relating to the shooting mode, the winding mode, and the AEB shooting. Also, the trouble of resetting the permission of title printing every time one frame is shot is eliminated.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to an example in which the present invention is applied to a single-lens reflex camera, the present invention is also applicable to a camera such as a lens shutter camera.

Although an example is shown in which the title content and the like are recorded on a film by a magnetic head, the present invention is not limited to this, and optical titles may be recorded.

[0148]

As described above, according to the present invention,
An object of the present invention is to provide a camera capable of improving operability when title printing is performed on a plurality of continuous frames.

Further, according to the present invention, the intention of the photographer is reflected, for example, when photographing a fast-moving subject such as an athletic meet, a photographing situation of a flower photograph, a landscape photograph, etc., and whether or not the photographer intends to photograph continuously. Another object of the present invention is to provide a camera capable of automatically switching between permission and prohibition of title printing.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a main part of a single-lens reflex camera according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an upper surface and a rear surface of the single-lens reflex camera of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a view for explaining a finder visual field of the single-lens reflex camera of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing details of a mode dial shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the single-lens reflex camera of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 shows a monitor LCD and a LC in a finder shown in FIG.
It is a figure for explaining D.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a film having a magnetic recording portion used in the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a part of the operation of the single-lens reflex camera of FIG. 1;

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the operation in FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the operation in FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine “photographing mode setting” of the single-lens reflex camera of FIG. 1;

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the operation in FIG. 11;

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the operation in FIG. 12;

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine “change winding mode” of the single-lens reflex camera in FIG. 1;

FIG. 15 shows a subroutine “AE” of the single-lens reflex camera in FIG.
It is a flowchart showing "B shooting setting".

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a subroutine “title print permission / prohibition setting” of the single-lens reflex camera in FIG. 1;

FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a subroutine “change title content” of the single-lens reflex camera in FIG. 1;

FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating “release control” of the single-lens reflex camera of FIG. 1;

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the operation in FIG. 18;

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the operation in FIG. 19;

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a subroutine “idling” of the single-lens reflex camera in FIG. 1;

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a subroutine “rewind” of the single-lens reflex camera in FIG. 1;

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing title content on which a title number is printed in one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a correspondence relationship between a country code and a language of a title content to be printed in one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 25 shows a switch SWMO according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between states of DE1 to SWMODE4 and a shooting mode.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 5 Film having magnetic recording section 6 Focus detection device 33 Lens drive motor 34 Lens drive member 41 Release button 42 LCD for monitoring 44 AEB button 46 Winding mode button 47 Title button 50 Mode dial 100 CPU 102 Photometry circuit 103 Focus detection circuit 105 LCD drive circuit 106 LED drive circuit 108 Motor control circuit 109 Magnetic recording control circuit

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A photographing information setting means for setting information relating to photographing, a title print setting means for setting permission and prohibition of title printing for a photographed frame, a title content setting means for setting title contents to be printed, and the title When title printing is permitted by the print setting means,
In a camera having title recording means for recording the title content set by the title content setting means on a film, title print canceling means for prohibiting title printing on a shot frame after shooting one frame, and the shooting information setting means A control unit for prohibiting the operation of the title print canceling unit in accordance with the setting content of the camera. 2. The camera according to claim 1, wherein the information that can be set by the shooting information setting means includes at least one of a shooting mode and a film winding mode. 3. The control means selects one of a manual exposure mode, an AV priority AE mode, a TV priority AE mode and a program AE mode as a shooting mode by the shooting information setting means, and sets a continuous mode as a winding mode. 3. The camera according to claim 2, wherein when the photographing mode is set, the operation of the title print canceling unit is prohibited. 4. The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the control unit prohibits the operation of the title print canceling unit when the automatic bracket photographing mode is set as the photographing mode by the photographing information setting unit. The described camera. 5. The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the control means prohibits the operation of the title print canceling means when the sports information mode is set by the shooting information setting means. camera.