KR100781158B1 - Camera and photograph method - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a camera and a photographing method capable of satisfactorily confirming the entire photographed image and the focus state of the photographed image at the same time before or after photographing, and to achieve the above object. Is a camera having a plurality of display means in which each of the common subjects is individually displayed and at least the display area is individually configured, the first display means being one display means of the plurality of display means, The other display means of the book number display means has second display means for displaying the subject at a different magnification or display range different from the display state of the first display means, and the first display means and the second display means The camera which has the structure which can be visually confirmed at the same time for both display areas is provided.

Description

Camera and photographing method {Camera and photograph method}

1 is a perspective view showing a digital camera according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a digital camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a flowchart showing a quick display function of the digital camera according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a diagram showing the appearance of a digital camera according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a diagram showing the appearance of a digital camera according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

1: first display means 1a: partial region

2: second display means 3: shutter button

4: cross key 5: key input

6: control unit 7: imaging means

8: ROM 9: RAM

10: camera body 11: VRAM

15: pop-up portion 21: first body portion

22: second body portion 23: connecting portion

24: lens 31: main body

32: slide unit 100, 200, 300: digital camera

The present invention relates to a camera and a photographing method, and more particularly, the present invention relates to a camera and a photographing method that make it possible to satisfactorily confirm both the entire captured image and the focus position.

Conventional digital cameras generally have a recording mode and a reproducing mode. As a recording mode, when focus is confirmed after capturing a subject, the digital camera switches to the reproducing mode after the preservation of recording of the captured image, and enlarges the reproduced image Monitor display. In this focus check, when it is determined that the image is blurred due to misalignment, it is necessary to go back to the recording mode and take a photographing process again.

In order to reduce such troubles, Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 11-196301 discloses an electronic display that enlarges and displays a portion within a focus frame of an image input by an imaging device such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) before shooting or a captured image after shooting. A camera device was devised. Further, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. Hei 11-196301 discloses that the focus frame is not fixed to the center of the screen, and the focus frame can be moved to any position of the photographed image by the key operation of the photographer. However, in the electronic camera apparatus disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-196301, although the focus confirmation and camera shake confirmation of the captured image are possible, the problem of not being able to simultaneously confirm both the entire image and the focus (or camera shake) of the captured image. have. That is, the electronic camera device disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-196301 displays an enlarged image for confirming the whole (full image), focus, and the like of a photographed image on one display unit. Therefore, when displaying the entire image on the display unit, the enlarged image cannot be displayed. When displaying the enlarged image on the display unit, the entire image cannot be displayed.

Further, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. Hei 11-196301 discloses a technique of displaying an enlarged image so as to overlap an entire image in a part of the display area while displaying the entire image as a whole in the display area of the display unit. However, even in this technique, since part of the entire image is hidden by the enlarged image, it is not possible to simultaneously check both the entire photographed image and the focus (or camera shake). In addition, when the enlarged image is displayed on a part of the display area of the display unit, the display area of the enlarged image is reduced in any way, and it is difficult to confirm the focus or the like well in the enlarged image of the small display area. .

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve various problems including the above-described problems, and includes a camera capable of simultaneously and satisfactorily confirming the entire photographed image and the focus state of the photographed image at the time of photographing or before and after photographing. An object of the present invention is to provide a photographing method.

In order to achieve the above object, the camera of the present invention is a camera for displaying an image picked up of a subject, the first display means having a display area for displaying the picked up image, and integrally or freely associated with the first display means. (Iii) provided so as to have a second display means having a display area for displaying the captured image at a different magnification than the display state of the first display means, and the display area of the first display means and the first display means. The display area of the display means is characterized in that the arrangement state that can be visually confirmed at the same time as necessary.

According to the present invention, the subject can be displayed on each of the plurality of display means in different display states. Therefore, for example, the whole image of a subject can be displayed by a 1st display means, and the enlarged image which enlarged a part of the whole image can be displayed by a 2nd display means. In addition, the first display means and the second display means of the plurality of display means can be visually confirmed at the same time. Thus, the present invention can simultaneously and satisfactorily confirm the whole (whole image) of the captured image formed by the output of the imaging means and the like and the focus state of the captured image.

The camera of the present invention is that the first display means displays the entire (full image) of the shooting range, and the second display means displays the enlarged (enlarged image) of a portion of the shooting range. desirable.

According to the present invention, the photographer and the like can visually confirm the entire image and an enlarged image of a part of the entire image at the same time. Therefore, the photographer can also check the focus, camera shake, etc. based on the enlarged image of the second display means while adjusting the frame (shooting range) based on the entire image of the first display means. Accordingly, the camera of the present invention can satisfactorily and easily avoid blurring of the image, camera shake, etc. due to misalignment of the frame.

Moreover, the camera of this invention has imaging means which image | photographs the image of the said subject in response to a shutter operation, The said 1st display means displays the whole confirmation image which is an image image | photographed by the said imaging means at the time of a shutter operation. It is preferable to have a quick display function, and the second display means has a focus confirmation display function for enlarging and displaying a partial area or a focus area of the confirmation image.

According to the present invention, the entirety of the confirmed image taken by the quick display function of the first display means can be displayed, and a partial region of the confirmed image can be enlarged and displayed by the focus confirmation display function of the second display means. Here, the partial area to be enlarged and displayed may be a focus area that is an area in which the subject is focused, or may be other than the focus area. By these, it is possible to confirm a part of the confirmed image after shooting in detail, and to confirm the entire confirmed image at the same time. Therefore, the camera of the present invention can quickly and easily check whether the captured confirmation image is aligned to a desired frame and whether there is no blurring of the image due to misalignment and camera shake.

Moreover, the camera of this invention has imaging means which picks up the image of the said subject in response to a shutter operation, The said 1st display means is a live (live) image which the said imaging means outputs before photography by the said imaging means. Preferably, the second display means has a live image enlargement display function for enlarging and displaying a partial region of the live image.

According to the present invention, by the live display function of the first display means, the current photographing state can be displayed as the entire photographing area. As a result, the frame alignment and the like of the current photographing state can be confirmed. In addition, the live image magnification display function of the second display means makes it possible to display the current photographing state as a partial magnified image of the photographing area. As a result, the focus of the current photographing state and the like can be satisfactorily confirmed. By doing so, it is possible to confirm a part of the live image in detail immediately before the photographing, and at the same time to confirm the whole of the live image. Therefore, the camera of the present invention can quickly and simply check whether the desired focus is achieved while adjusting the desired frame.

In addition, the camera of the present invention further includes image pickup means for picking up the image of the subject under shutter operation, and recording means for recording the image picked up by the image pickup means, wherein the first display means includes the recording means. It is preferable to have a reproduction display function for displaying the entire reproduction image as an image recorded by the means, and the second display means has a reproduction image enlargement display function for enlarging and displaying a partial region of the reproduction image.

According to the present invention, the reproduced display function of the first display means can display the entire recorded image. In addition, the reproduced image magnification display function of the second display means makes it possible to display a part of the recorded reproduction image as an enlarged image. By this, it is possible to confirm a part of the reproduced image already recorded in detail, and to confirm the entire reproduced image at the same time. Therefore, the camera of the present invention can quickly and easily check whether a desired focus is achieved while aligning a desired frame with a large number of playback images and the like taken in the past.

In addition, the camera of the present invention preferably has a scroll function in which the second display means enlarges and displays a partial region of the image displayed by the first display means and scrolls the partial region. .

According to the present invention, by the scroll function of the second display means, it is possible to move the region (partly region) in which the entire image of the subject is enlarged and displayed within the region of the entire image. Therefore, the present invention can confirm the entire image as a whole, and at the same time, it can confirm in detail about each part of the whole image. Here, the scrolling operation of the scroll function may be performed automatically, or may be scrolled up, down, left, and right according to the photographer's key operation.

Further, the camera of the present invention divides the image area displayed by the first display means into a plurality of divided areas, and selects one area of the plurality of divided areas. It is preferable to have a segmentation function which enlarges and displays the image of the said area | region.

According to the present invention, the partial function of the entire image of the subject can be enlarged and displayed by the division function of the second display means. Here, the second display means may be capable of scrolling display of each divided area. Therefore, the present invention can confirm the entire image as a whole, and at the same time can confirm in detail about each part of the entire image.

In addition, the camera of the present invention preferably includes a magnification changing section for changing the display magnification of the second display means. According to the present invention, it is possible to confirm the frame alignment well with the first display means, and at the same time to check the blurring of the image and the camera shake due to the inaccurate focusing of the second display means.

In addition, the camera of the present invention preferably includes the accommodating portion for disposing the display area in the camera body and the pop-up portion for moving the display area out of the camera body.

According to the present invention, when not photographing, for example, the first or second display means can be stored in the camera body, and the compact state can be convenient for transportation and the like. Further, during shooting or when playing back a recorded image, the display area of the first or second display means can be taken out from within the camera body, and the blurring of the image due to misalignment and blurring of the camera due to proper framing can be achieved. Can be avoided well and simply.

In addition, the camera of the present invention is configured to automatically display the second display means so as to automatically move within the image area in any one of an area scrolled by the scroll function and an area enlarged by the division function. It is desirable to have a movement display function.

According to the present invention, the entire image can be confirmed as a whole, and at the same time, each part of the entire image can be automatically confirmed in detail.

Further, the camera of the present invention moves within the image region according to the operation of the (cross) key to either the region where the second display means scrolls with the scroll function or the region enlarged with the split function. It is desirable to have a key shift display function.

According to the present invention, while checking the entire image as a whole, the desired part of the photographer in the whole image can be confirmed in detail.

In the camera of the present invention, it is preferable that the pop-up unit pushes the display area out of the camera body immediately after the shutter is operated.

According to the present invention, it is possible to quickly and easily check whether or not the camera is set to a desired frame immediately after shooting, whether or not the image is blurred due to misalignment, and there is no camera shake while maintaining the compact camera appearance until just before shooting. .

In order to achieve the above object, in the photographing method of the present invention, the entire photographing range of the subject is displayed on the first display means, a part of the photographing range is enlarged and displayed on the second display means, and the first display means. The display of the second display means and the display of the second display means at the same time characterized in that the eye can be confirmed and photographed.

According to the present invention, the photographer can confirm the entirety (frame) of the photographing range by the first display means, and can confirm the part of the photographing range in detail by the second display means. Therefore, the present invention can easily and quickly perform frame alignment, focus, camera shake, and the like.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

(First embodiment)

1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a camera according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the camera shown in FIG. 1. In the present embodiment, a digital camera is described as an example of the camera according to the present invention.

The digital camera 100 of this embodiment is comprised with the camera main body 10 and the popup part 15. As shown in FIG. The pop-up part 15 can also be accommodated in the storage part in the camera main body 10, and can also move out of the camera main body 10 as shown in FIG. The pop-up section 15 may be configured to protrude out of the camera body 10 from the housing portion within the camera body 10 immediately after the shutter button 3 is pressed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, the pop-up part 15 may be fixed while being disposed outside the camera body.

In addition, the digital camera 100 includes a first display means 1, a second display means 2, a shutter button 3, a cross key 4, a key input part 5, a control part 6, and an imaging means ( 7), ROM (8), RAM (9) and VRAM (11). Here, the first display means 1 is arranged in the popup section 15. On the other hand, the second display means 2, the shutter button 3, the arrow keys 4, the key input section 5, the control section 6, the imaging means 7, the ROM 8, RAM 9 and VRAM 11 is disposed in the camera body 10.

The first display means 1 and the second display means 2 respectively display a common subject individually. That is, the first display means 1 and the second display means 2 respectively display the images of the subjects introduced by the imaging means 7 individually. The display area of the first display means 1 and the display area of the second display means 2 are configured separately.

In addition, the first display means 1 and the second display means 2 can be displayed as different states with respect to a common subject. Here, the other state refers to the display magnification for the subject, the display range (full body, face only, etc.). In addition, the first display means 1 and the second display means 2 allow the photographer to visually check both display areas of the first display means 1 and the second display means 2 at the same time. It is arranged to be arranged.

Specifically, for example, the first display means 1 displays the entire photographing range of the digital camera 100, that is, the entire image introduced by the imaging means 7. The display area of the first display means 1 may be disposed above and behind the camera body 10. In this case, the display area of the first display means 1 may be disposed on the back side of the camera body 10. That is, the display area of the first display means 1 may be arranged on the left or right side of the camera body 10. In addition, the display area of the first display means 1 may be disposed below the camera body 10. The first display means 1 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD), an organic luminescence (EL) display, a plasma display, or the like.

The second display means 2 displays a part of the photographing range of the digital camera 100, that is, a part of the entire image introduced by the image pickup means 7 in an enlarged manner than the display magnification of the display means 1. And the display area of the display means 2 is arrange | positioned at the back surface of a camera main body.

The shutter button 3 is a button which is pressed at the time of shooting, and outputs a shooting command to the imaging means 7. The arrow keys 4 make various settings for the shooting state of the digital camera 100 and the like. The arrow keys 4 may also be keys for controlling the scrolling operation of moving the portion displayed by the second display means 2 in the photographing range up, down, left, and right. This scroll function is provided by the second display means 2.

In addition, the first display means 1 can display the partial region 1a enlarged and displayed by the second display means 2 in the photographing range as a rectangular line or the like. The partial area 1a may be a focus area that is an area in which the subject focuses. In addition, the partial region 1a may be fixedly positioned at the center of the display region of the display means 1, or may be moved (scrolled) up, down, left, and right according to the operation of the cross keys 4.

The key input unit 5 transmits the output signals of the shutter button 3 and the cross key 4 to the control unit 6.

The controller 6 controls the operation of the entire digital camera 100. And the control part 6 functions as an imaging processing part and an image processing part. The imaging processing unit formed by the control unit 6 controls a gain with respect to an analog signal which is an output of the imaging unit 7 made of a CCD or the like and converts the analog signal into a digital signal. The image processing unit formed by the control unit 6 performs level conversion, interpolation processing, gamma correction, edge enhancement, white balance, compression and extension processing of each color component of R, G, and B on the digital signal.

The imaging means 7 consists of imaging elements, such as a zoom lens, an iris, a focus lens, and a CCD, for example. The positions of the zoom lens and the focus lens are controlled by the controller 6, and the opening degree of the aperture is also controlled by the controller 6. The operation of the CCD is also controlled by the controller 6 which has received a shooting command from the shutter button 3. Therefore, the photographing means 7 captures an image of the subject by pressing the shutter button 3. The zoom lens, the iris, the focus lens and the like of the image pickup means 7 are arranged on the front side of the camera main body 10 of FIG. 1, that is, opposite to the second display means 2 of the camera main body 10.

The ROM 8 is a nonvolatile memory that stores a program or the like that defines the operation of the control unit 6. The ROM 8 may also record image data picked up by the imaging means 7 and image processed by the control unit 6. The RAM 9 is a read-write memory which serves as a work area or the like of the control unit 6. The RAM 9 may also record image data picked up by the image pickup means 7 and processed by the controller 6. In addition, the digital camera 100 may be provided so that the recording medium which stores the image data picked up by the imaging means 7 and image-processed by the control part 6 can be detachably detached. As the recording medium, for example, a flash memory, a magnetic tape, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, or the like can be used. The VRAM (Video RAM) 11 is a signal of an image introduced by the imaging means 7, and primarily stores a signal converted by the control unit 6 into a component color video signal. The signals stored in the VRAM 11 are supplied to the first display means 1 and the second display means 2, respectively. The first display means 1 and the second display means 2 can monitor display the images introduced by the imaging means 7, respectively. Next, various functions of the digital camera 100 will be described in more detail.

(Quick Display Function)

The first display means 1 has a quick display function of displaying the entirety of the confirmed image that is the image photographed by the imaging means 7 by pressing the shutter button 3 immediately after the photographing is made. The second display means 2 has a focus confirmation display function for enlarging and displaying the partial region 1a of the confirmation image displayed by the first display means 1 immediately after the photographing.

As a result, the digital camera 100 can display the entirety of the confirmed image photographed immediately after photographing is performed by the first display means 1, and at the same time, enlarge the partial region 1a of the confirmed image such as the focus region. Can be displayed by the second display means (2). Therefore, the photographer can confirm the entirety of the confirmation image at the same time while confirming a part of the confirmation image in detail immediately after the photographing. That is, according to the digital camera 100, it is possible to quickly and easily check whether the captured confirmation image is matched to a desired frame and whether there is no blurring of the image due to misalignment and camera shake. Moreover, in the digital camera 100, as shown in FIG. 1, the display screen of the 2nd display means 2 can be made larger than the display screen of the 1st display means 1. As shown in FIG. Thereby, the enlarged image which is the display screen of the 2nd display means 2 becomes easier to see, and confirmation of focus, camera shake, contrast, exposure, etc. becomes easier.

3 is a flowchart showing the detailed operation of the quick display function of the digital camera 100. In this case, in each step of the flowchart, when there is an input of the shutter button 3, the cross key 4, or the like, the control unit 6 can perform the processing according to the input.

First, the control section 6 determines whether or not the focus magnification mode (step S1).

The focus magnification mode is a mode in which the second display means 2 enlarges and displays a part of the photographing range (display range of the first display means 1). Setting to the focus magnification mode can be made with a cross key 4 or the like.

If it is determined in step S1 that "No", the control part 6 displays the whole picked-up image (confirmation image) by the 2nd display means 2 (step S8).

In this case, the picked-up image is displayed only on the second display means 2. Therefore, the first display means 1 can also be stored in the camera body 10. In step S8, when there is no key input such as a shutter button 3 and a cross key 4 for a predetermined time, the state of step S8 may be maintained. In addition, after performing the operation of step S8 for a predetermined time, the operation may return to step S1.

If it is determined in step S1 that "Yes", the control unit 6 first displays the entire photographed image on the first display means 1 (step S2). In this case, immediately after the shutter button 3 is pressed, the first display means 1 may be popped out of the inside of the camera body 10.

Immediately after step S2 or at the same time as step S2, the control unit 6 enlarges and displays a partial region (for example, the focus region) 1a of the captured image in the second display means 2 (step S3). . Thereby, the photographer can simultaneously view the entire image of the first display means 1 and the enlarged image of the second display means 2.

Next, the control part 6 determines whether it is in the automatic movement mode (step S4). The automatic movement mode is a mode in which an automatic movement display function for automatically moving the partial region 1a enlarged and displayed in the shooting range (display region of the display means 1) to the second display means 2 is exhibited.

Therefore, when it is determined in step S4 that "Yes", the control part 6 exhibits the automatic movement display function to the 2nd display means 2, and is enlarged and displayed by the 2nd display means 2 (focus image). 1a is automatically scrolled (step S5). Thereby, the photographer can confirm the entire image with the first display means 1, and at the same time, can automatically check the details of each part of the entire image with the second display means 2 in sequence. In step S5, when there is no key input such as a shutter button 3 and a cross key 4 for a predetermined time, the state of step S5 may be maintained. In addition, after performing the operation of step S5 for a predetermined time, the operation may return to step S1.

On the other hand, when it determines with "No" in step S4, the control part 6 determines whether there is no input from the cross key 4 in a fixed time (step S6).

In step S6, when determining "No", the control part 6 moves the partial area (focus image) 1a extended and displayed by the 2nd display means 2 according to the operation state of the cross key 4; (Step S7).

Thereby, the photographer can confirm the whole image with the first display means 1 as a whole, and at the same time, the second display means 2 can confirm in detail the part desired by the photographer in the whole image. In step S7, when there is no key input such as a shutter button 3 and a cross key 4 for a predetermined time, the state of step S7 may be maintained. In addition, after performing the operation of step S7 for a predetermined time, the process returns to step S4.

(Live display function)

The first display means 1 has a live display function for displaying a live image output by the imaging means 7 in sequence with respect to an image introduced by the imaging means 7 before shooting by the imaging means 7. Have The second display means 2 has a bio-image enlargement display function for enlarging and displaying a partial region 1a of the bio-image displayed by the first display means 1.

As a result, the digital camera 100 can display the current photographing state (the image introduced by the photographing means 7) to the first display means 1 as the entire photographing area, and the frame alignment of the present photographing state is achieved. Etc. can be confirmed. At the same time, the digital camera 100 can display a portion of the photographing area in the current photographing state as an enlarged image on the second display means 2. As a result, the focus of the current photographing state and the like can be satisfactorily confirmed. By doing so, the photographer can confirm a part of the live image in detail immediately before the photographing, and at the same time, confirm the entire image. Therefore, the digital camera 100 can quickly and easily check whether the current frame is set to the desired frame and the desired focus.

(Playback Display Function) The first display means 1 has a playback display function for displaying the entire playback image which is an image picked up by the imaging means 7 and recorded in the ROM 8 or the RAM 9 or the like. The second display means 2 has a reproduced image enlargement display function for enlarging and displaying a partial region 1a of the reproduced image displayed by the first display means 1.

As a result, the digital camera 100 can display the entire recorded image on the first display means 1. At the same time, the digital camera 100 can display the enlarged image of a part of the reproduced image displayed by the first display means 1 by the second display means 2. Thus, the digital camera 100 can confirm in detail a part of the reproduced image already recorded, and at the same time confirm the entire reproduced image. Accordingly, the digital camera 100 can quickly and easily check whether a large number of playback images or the like that have been shot in the past have been set to a desired frame and have a desired focus.

In addition, the digital camera 100 can exert a scroll function by operating the cross keys 4 in each of the functions of the quick display function, the live display function, and the playback display function. That is, in each of the functions of the quick display function, the live display function, and the playback display function, at the position of the partial region 1a to be displayed by the second display means 2 in the entire image area of the first display means 1. Can be moved freely relative to the

Further, the digital camera 100 divides the image area displayed by the first display means 1 into a plurality of divided areas, selects one area of the plurality of divided areas, and selects an image of the area. May have a dividing function in which the second display means 2 is enlarged. It is preferable to set it as the structure which can select one division area | region selected by this division function by operation of the cross keys 4. As shown in FIG. In addition, as shown in step S5 of the flowchart of FIG. 3, the automatic movement display may be performed. By this, according to the operation of the cross keys 4 or the area divided automatically can be enlarged and displayed on the second display means 2 in sequence.

In addition, it is preferable that the second display means 2 of the digital camera 100 has a magnification changing part for changing the display magnification of the second display means 2 in accordance with the operation of the cross keys 4 or the like. Thereby, the photographer can gradually enlarge and reduce the display magnification of the second display means 2. Accordingly, the photographer can check whether the frame is properly aligned with the first display means 1, and at the same time, the screen is blurred and the camera shake due to the high precision of the second display means 2.

(Second embodiment)

4 is a view showing the appearance of the digital camera 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4A is a rear view and FIG. 4B is a plan view. In FIG. 4, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same thing as the component of the digital camera 100 of 1st Example shown in FIG. The difference between the digital camera 200 and the digital camera 100 in this embodiment is the appearance configuration. Therefore, the internal structure of the digital camera 200 can be made the same as the internal structure of the digital camera 100 shown in FIG.

The digital camera 200 of this embodiment has a structure that can be folded like a folding cell phone. Specifically, the digital camera 200 has a first main body 21, a second main body 22, and a connection 23. And the 1st main body part 21 and the 2nd main body part 22 are connected by the connection part 23 so that rotation is free. 4A and 4B show the open state of the digital camera 200. When the digital camera 200 is closed, the first main body 21 and the second main body 22 are rotated in the direction of the arrow in Fig. 4B with the connecting portion 23 as the central axis. Then, the digital camera 200 is folded, such as closing the folding cellular phone.

In addition, the first display means 1 is disposed on the rear surface of the first body portion 21. The lens 24 which is a component of the imaging means is arranged in front of the first main body 21. The second display means 2 and the cross keys 4 are arranged on the rear surface of the second body portion 22. The shutter button 3 is arrange | positioned at the upper surface of the 2nd main-body part 22. As shown in FIG. Therefore, when the digital camera 200 is folded, the first display means 1 and the second display means 2 face each other.

As a result, the digital camera 200 of the present embodiment can confirm the entire photographed image by the first display means 1 at the time of photographing or reproduction, and at the same time, the focus of the photographed image by the second display means 2 is obtained. The state etc. can be confirmed favorably. In addition, the digital camera 200 may be in an appearance state that is convenient to carry, except when photographing or playing back.

(Third embodiment)

5 is a rear view showing the appearance of the digital camera 300 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 5, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same thing as the component of the digital camera 100 of 1st Example shown in FIG. The difference between the digital camera 300 and the digital camera 100 in this embodiment is the appearance configuration. Therefore, the internal structure of the digital camera 300 can be made the same as the internal structure of the digital camera 100 shown in FIG.

The digital camera 300 of this embodiment has a main body portion 31 and a slide portion 32. The slide unit 32 may slide in the direction of the arrow in the figure. 5 (a) shows a state in which the slide part 32 slides from the main body part 31 and protrudes outward. 5B illustrates a state in which the slide part 32 is accommodated in the main body part 31, that is, a state in which the slide part 32 and the main body part 31 overlap each other.

In addition, the second display means 2 is disposed on the rear surface of the main body portion 31. The first display means 1 and the cross keys 4 are arranged on the rear surface of the slide portion 32. The shutter button 3 is arrange | positioned at the upper surface of the slide part 32. As shown in FIG. The zoom lens, the iris and the focus lens of the image pickup means 7 are disposed behind the first display means 1 or the second display means 2, that is, in front of the main body portion 31 or the slide portion 32. have.

By this, the digital camera 300 of the present embodiment can confirm the entire photographed image by the first display means 1 at the time of photographing or playback, and at the same time the focus state of the photographed image by the second display means 2. Etc. can be confirmed satisfactorily. In addition, the digital camera 300 may be in an appearance state that is convenient to carry, except when photographing or playing back.

As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, the camera and the photographing method of this invention are not limited only to the above-mentioned illustration, Of course, various changes can be added within the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention.

For example, the 1st display means 1 and the 2nd display means 2 are not each one, but one or both of them may be multiple. In other words, the plurality of second display means 2 may be arranged in the camera body 10 of the digital camera 100. In this case, the second display means 2 may have different display magnifications.

In addition, arrangement | positioning of the 1st display means 1 and the 2nd display means 2 may be reversed. That is, in the digital camera 100, the 1st display means 1 may be arrange | positioned at the camera main body 10, and the 2nd display means 2 may be arrange | positioned at the popup part 15. FIG. In the digital camera 200, you may arrange | position the 2nd display means 2 in the 1st main body part 21, and arrange | positioning the 1st display means 1 in the 2nd main body part 22. FIG. In the digital camera 300, the 1st display means 1 may be arrange | positioned at the main body part 31, and the 2nd display means 2 may be arrange | positioned at the slide part 32. FIG.

According to the present invention, it is possible to confirm the entire photographed image and to confirm a part of the photographed image in detail. Here, a part of the captured image may be a focus area. Therefore, the present invention can easily and quickly confirm the entire photographed image, the focus state of the photographed image, and the like at the time of photographing or before and after photographing.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings, this is merely exemplary, and any person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may have various modifications and equivalent other embodiments. Will understand. Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention will be defined by the technical spirit of the appended claims.

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In the camera which displays the captured image of the subject, First display means having a display area for displaying the captured image; A second display means which is provided so as to be integrally or freely engaged with the first display means and has a display area for displaying the captured image, The display area of the first display means and the display area of the second display means are arranged in a visually identifiable arrangement state as necessary, and the first display means displays the entire photographing range, and the second display means The camera, characterized in that to enlarge a portion of the shooting range to display. delete The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising image pickup means for picking up an image of the subject by a shutter operation; The first display means has a quick display function of displaying the entirety of the confirmed image which is an image photographed by the imaging means at the time of shutter operation, And the second display means has a focus confirmation display function for enlarging and displaying a partial area or a focus area of the confirmation image. The method of claim 1, Image pickup means for picking up an image of the subject in response to a shutter operation; The first display means has a live display function of displaying a live image output by the image pickup means before shooting by the image pickup means, And the second display means has a bio image enlargement display function for enlarging and displaying a partial region of the bio image. The method of claim 1, Imaging means for imaging an image of the subject in response to a shutter operation; And recording means for recording the image picked up by the imaging means, The first display means has a reproduction display function for displaying the entire reproduction image which is an image recorded by the recording means, And the second display means has a reproduced image enlargement display function for enlarging and displaying a partial region of the reproduced image. The method of claim 1, And the second display means has a scroll function of enlarging and displaying a partial region of the image region displayed by the first display means and scrolling the partial region. The method of claim 6, And the second display means has an auto-movement display function for displaying the area to be scrolled by the scroll function to automatically move within the image area. The method of claim 6, And the second display means has a key movement display function for moving within the image region in response to a key operation with respect to an area scrolled and displayed by the scroll function. The method of claim 1, The second display means divides the image region displayed by the first display means into a plurality of divided regions, selects one region from the plurality of divided regions, and enlarges the image of the selected region. A camera having a split function to display. 10. The camera according to claim 9, wherein the second display means has an automatic movement display function for displaying the area to be automatically moved within the image area with respect to the area enlarged by the division function. The method of claim 9, And the second display means has a key movement display function for moving within the image region in response to a key operation to any one of the regions enlarged and displayed by the division function. The method of claim 1, And said second display means has a magnification changing portion for changing the display magnification of said second display means. The method according to any one of claims 1 or 3 to 12, The first display means or the second display means includes a receiving portion for disposing a display area in the camera body, and a pop-up portion for moving the display area out of the camera body. The method of claim 13, And the pop-up unit protrudes the display area out of the camera body immediately after the shutter is operated. The entire display range of the subject is displayed on the first display means, A part of the photographing range is enlarged and displayed on the second display means, And photographing the display of the first display means and the display of the second display means in a single direction at the same time.

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