JPS6191640A - Image pickup device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To perform electronic photography even with a camera whose rear cover can not be replaceable by incorporating a photographic device which is connectable with external equipment through the optical communication window of the rear cover by optical communication in a camera body. CONSTITUTION:The photographic device 3 is incorporated in the camera body 4 by fitting the cylinder part 15a of the device in a cartridge chamber 16 and applying a base plate part 15b to a film guide part 17. A photographic element 11 is on the optical axis of a lens 7 and optical communicating elements 13 and 14 are positioned facing the window 2 of the rear cover 1, so the photographic device 3 is connectable with the external equipment through the window 2 by optical communication. Therefore, electrophotography is performed even with a normal film camera without replacing its rear cover 1.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Technical Field] The present invention relates to an imaging device using a film camera.

[Prior art]

As a conventional imaging device of this kind, one using a film camera with an exchangeable back cover has been considered, but one using a film camera of a type in which the back cover cannot be replaced has not been considered. This is because when an imaging device is installed in a film camera whose back cover cannot be replaced, the back cover must be held in an open state, and in this state, external internal components such as a recording device and the imaging device must be connected. This is because the assembly structure for the image pickup device is insufficient not only in terms of strength but also in terms of image pickup operation since it has to be directly mechanically bonded.

For this reason, a film camera whose back cover cannot be replaced has a problem in that although it can perform normal film imaging, it cannot perform electronic imaging using it.

〔the purpose〕

The present invention is an attempt to solve these problems in the conventional art, and aims to provide an imaging device that can take electronic images even if it is a film camera whose back cover cannot be replaced. It is something.

〔Example〕

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the invention.

In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a back cover, which is attached to a camera body 4 to be described later by a hinge 1a so as to be openable and closable. 2 is a window for optical communication, 3 is an imaging device, and 4 is a camera body. In the camera body 4, 5 is a finder, 6 is a sprocket, 7 is a lens, and 8 is a spool. The above-mentioned imaging device 3 includes a cylindrical body portion 15a having a single path υ and a substrate portion 15b.
An image pickup element, a filter 12, and optical communication elements 13 and 14 are attached to a device body 15 which is integrally formed with the above. The image sensor 11 and filter 12 are mounted on the substrate section 15b, and the optical communication elements 13 and 14 are mounted on the cylinder section 15a. This imaging device 3 can be assembled by fitting the cylindrical body part 15a into the cartridge chamber 16 of the camera body 4 and applying the substrate part 15b to the film guide part 1T.
It can be incorporated into the camera body 4. In the assembled state, the image sensor 11 is arranged on the optical axis of the lens 7, and the optical communication elements 13 and 14 are positioned facing the window 2 of the back cover 1. It can be closed without interfering with the imaging device 3. External equipment such as the imaging device 3 and an external recording device (not shown)
can be connected via optical communication through the window 2. In other words, it is possible to give a trigger signal for reading to the imaging device 3, or conversely, to output a standing signal from the portrait device 3.

Because of this (;9 configuration), it is possible to incorporate the image device 3 into a film camera, and the lid 1 can also be completely closed.

In addition, when the back cover 1 is closed, the optical communication element 13.1
4 will be lying outside the camera through window 2,
It becomes possible to connect an external weapon such as an external recording device to the assault device 3 through optical communication.

In this way, in this embodiment, the external tA of the storage device etc.
Since the container and the imaging device 3 are connected by optical communication, the imaging device 3 can be stored in the camera body 4 with the back cover 1 closed. Therefore, the imaging device 30 can be assembled. This makes it more reliable and the operability of the imaging device is improved. As a result, even a film camera whose back cover 1 cannot be replaced can be used for electronic IF.

〔effect〕

As explained above, according to the present invention, since the imaging device and the recording device are connected by optical communication,
The image sensor can now be completely housed inside a film camera, making it possible to use film cameras for electronic photography, even though the camera back could not be replaced and could only be used for regular film photography. This effect can be obtained.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing an embodiment of the invention. In the figure, 1 is the back cover, 2 is the window for optical communication, 3 is the imaging device, 4 is the camera body, 5 is the finder, 6 is the sprocket, 8 is the spool, 9 is the release button, 12 is the filter, 13.14 is an optical communication element. Figure 7

Claims (1)

[Claims] An imaging device comprising: a film camera having a window for optical communication; and an imaging device that can be incorporated into the film camera and connectable to external equipment through the window through optical communication.