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- the present invention relates to a camera including a plurality of imaging elements.
- Patent Document 1 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-103508
- a circuit for processing a signal imaged by the imaging CCD and a circuit for processing the signal imaged by the analysis image sensor are provided. Therefore, it becomes an obstacle to miniaturization and power saving of the camera.
- the camera is provided separately from the first image sensor that captures a subject image and outputs a first image signal, and the first image sensor and captures the subject image.
- a second imaging device that outputs the second imaging signal, a drive unit that drives the first imaging device and the second imaging device, and processing for each of the first imaging signal and the second imaging signal is performed in a time-sharing manner.
- a processing unit and a control unit that controls the driving unit and the image processing unit are provided.
- the first imaging signal may be a recording imaging signal
- the second imaging signal may be an imaging signal for field analysis.
- the control unit captures an image on either the first image sensor or the second image sensor in response to an operation signal from the release operation member.
- the drive can also be controlled to start.
- the control unit outputs a second image pickup signal for at least one image pickup from the second image pickup element cover where the image pickup is started, and
- the drive unit can also be controlled to cause the first image sensor to start imaging.
- the control unit causes the second image sensor to start imaging, and the second image sensor output from the second image sensor Analyzing the object scene using the imaging signal, controlling the exposure based on the information obtained by the analysis, starting the imaging with the first imaging element, and processing the first imaging signal based on the information obtained by the analysis It is also possible to control the drive unit and the image processing unit so as to perform the above.
- the first imaging signal is also used for analysis during continuous shooting, and the control unit receives the first imaging signal from the first image sensor during continuous shooting.
- the drive unit can be controlled to cause the first image sensor to start the next imaging.
- the control unit analyzes the object scene using the first imaging signal output from the first imaging element, and obtains the result by analysis.
- the drive unit and the image processing unit are controlled so that the first imaging device starts the next imaging with the controlled exposure based on the obtained information and performs the process on the next first imaging signal based on the information obtained by the analysis. I'll do it with you.
- the drive unit may be replaced with drive means.
- the image processing unit may be replaced with image processing means.
- the control unit may be replaced with control means.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a main configuration of a single-lens reflex electronic camera according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the electronic camera.
- FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining a flow of photographing processing performed by the main CPU.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating operation timings of an auxiliary imaging device, a photographing imaging device, and an image processing unit in imaging processing.
- Fig. 5 is a diagram illustrating operation timings in a photographing process for causing a flash device to emit light.
- FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of continuous shooting processing performed by the main CPU.
- FIG. 7 Auxiliary imaging device, imaging device and image processing unit in continuous shooting processing It is a figure which shows an operation timing.
- FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining a flow of a photographing process according to Modification 3.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a main configuration of a single-lens reflex electronic camera according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- a finder device 20 configured to be detachable from the camera body 10 and an interchangeable lens 24 are attached to the camera body 10.
- the subject light that has passed through the interchangeable lens 24 and entered the camera body 10 is guided upward by the quick return mirror 11 positioned as indicated by the broken line before being released, and forms an image on the finder mat 14.
- the subject light further enters the pentaprism 15.
- the pentaprism 15 guides the incident subject light to the eyepiece 16, and also guides part of it to the prism 17.
- the light incident on the prism 17 is incident on the auxiliary image sensor 19 via the lens 18 and forms a subject image on the imaging surface.
- the auxiliary imaging element 19 is configured by a CCD image sensor or the like having a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements corresponding to pixels, captures a subject image formed on the imaging surface, and detects a photoelectric according to the brightness of the subject image. Output the conversion signal.
- the quick return mirror 11 is rotated to the position indicated by the solid line, and the subject light is guided to the photographing image sensor 13 via the shirt 12, and the subject image is formed on the imaging surface.
- the imaging element 13 for imaging is composed of a CCD image sensor or the like having a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements corresponding to pixels.
- the imaging element 13 captures a subject image that is formed on the imaging surface, and responds to the brightness of the subject image. Output a photoelectric conversion signal.
- the electronic camera of the present embodiment normally uses an image signal from the image pickup device 13 for image recording and uses an image signal from the auxiliary image pickup device 19 for image analysis.
- the image analysis processing is performed to obtain the situation of the object scene, and includes known photometry processing, subject tracking processing, and shooting scene analysis processing.
- the number of pixels of the imaging element 13 for photographing is larger than the number of pixels of the auxiliary imaging element 19.
- the number of pixels of the imaging element 13 for photographing is, for example, several million pixels or more, and the number of pixels of the auxiliary imaging element 19 is, for example, several hundred thousand pixels.
- Color filters of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) correspond to the pixel positions on the imaging surfaces of the imaging sensor 13 and auxiliary imaging element 19, respectively. It is provided as follows.
- Image sensor power In order to capture a subject image through the S color filter, the image signal output from each image sensor has color information of the RGB color system.
- the position of the auxiliary image sensor 19 is not limited to the position shown in FIG. Good.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration of the electronic camera described above.
- the timing generator (TG) 32 generates a timing signal in response to a command sent from the main CPU 31, and outputs a timing signal to each of the dry motor 33, the AFE (Analog Front End) circuit 34, and the AZD conversion circuit 35. Supply.
- the driver 33 uses the timing signal to generate a drive signal for accumulating charges in the imaging image sensor 13 and sweeping out the accumulated charges, and supplies the generated drive signal to the imaging image sensor 13 .
- An AFE (Analog Front End) circuit 34 performs analog processing (gain control, etc.) on the photoelectric conversion signal (accumulated charge) output from the imaging element 13 for imaging.
- the AZD conversion circuit 35 converts the image pickup signal after analog processing into a digital signal.
- the timing generator (TG) 36 generates a timing signal in response to a command sent from the main CPU 31, and outputs a timing signal to each of the dry signal 37, the AFE (Analog Front End) circuit 39, and the AZD conversion circuit 40. Supply.
- the driver 37 uses the timing signal to generate a drive signal for accumulating the electric charge of the auxiliary image pickup device 19 and sweeping out the accumulated electric charge, and supplies the generated drive signal to the auxiliary image pickup device 19.
- An AFE (Analog Front End) circuit 39 performs analog processing (gain control, etc.) on the photoelectric conversion signal (accumulated charge) output from the auxiliary imaging device 19.
- the AZD conversion circuit 40 converts the image pickup signal after analog processing into a digital signal.
- the main CPU 31 receives a signal output from each block, performs a predetermined calculation, and outputs a control signal based on the calculation result to each block.
- the image processing circuit 30 is configured as an ASIC, for example, and performs image processing on the digital image signal input from the AZD conversion circuit 35 and the AZD conversion circuit 40. Image processing performed by the image processing circuit 30 includes image analysis preprocessing, image preprocessing, and image postprocessing.
- the image analysis pre-processing is processing for converting the resolution of a captured image by the auxiliary imaging device 19 (or the imaging device for photographing 13) to a resolution necessary for image analysis processing.
- the pixels of the auxiliary image pickup device 19 (or the image pickup image pickup device 13) are grouped for each predetermined area so that they can be handled as image signals in units of groups. This makes it possible to detect subject brightness for each group (divided region), detect contrast, and detect color temperature information.
- the image preprocessing is processing for performing edge enhancement and color temperature adjustment (white balance adjustment) on an image (digital image signal) captured by the imaging element 13 for photographing.
- the image preprocessing is performed based on the analysis result obtained by the image analysis processing.
- Image post-processing is processing for converting the format of a digital image signal after image pre-processing.
- the sub CPU 46 performs image analysis processing on the digital image signal after the image analysis preprocessing by the image processing circuit 30. Specifically, the object exposure for each divided area after grouping is detected, and the control exposure is calculated by performing a known exposure (exposure) calculation based on this luminance information (so-called multi-pattern photometry). ). Further, the contrast for each divided area is detected, and the area where the main subject exists is detected based on this contrast (tracking information for predicting the moving subject position is obtained). Furthermore, the color temperature information is detected for each divided region, and the edge enhancement characteristic and the color temperature adjustment characteristic are determined based on the color temperature information.
- the image compression circuit 44 performs an image compression process on the digital image signal after the image post-processing by the image processing circuit 30 at a predetermined compression ratio by the JPEG method.
- the display image creation circuit 42 creates display data for displaying the captured image on the external monitor 43 using the digital image signal after the image preprocessing.
- the external monitor 43 is composed of an LCD or the like, and reproduces and displays an image based on display data.
- the noffer memory 41 is used for temporarily storing data during or after image preprocessing, image postprocessing, image compression processing, and display data creation processing.
- Image data after the image compression processing is recorded on a recording medium 45 including a memory card that can be attached to and detached from the electronic camera body 10.
- the half-press switch 47 and the full-press switch 48 that are turned on and off in conjunction with a press operation of a release button (not shown) output an on signal or an off signal to the main CPU 31, respectively.
- the focus detection device 49 detects the focus adjustment state by the lens 25 in response to a command sent from the main CPU 31 and sends a detection signal to the main CPU 31.
- the lens driving device 50 drives the lens 25 to move back and forth in the optical axis direction in response to a command from the main CPU 31.
- the lens information input unit 51 detects lens information such as an aperture value of the interchangeable lens 24 and sends a detection signal to the main CPU 31.
- FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining a flow of photographing processing performed by the main CPU 31.
- a program for performing the processing of FIG. 3 is stored in a ROM (not shown) in the main CPU 31 and is activated when an ON signal (half-press signal) is input to the main CPU 31 from the half-press switch 47.
- step S1 of FIG. 3 the main CPU 31 performs a camera power-on process and proceeds to step S2.
- power is supplied from a power supply circuit (not shown) to each block (excluding the image sensor and its peripheral circuits).
- step S2 the main CPU 31 initializes itself such as port setting and proceeds to step S3.
- step S3 the main CPU 31 performs initial settings for default shooting mode, display, image processing, etc., and proceeds to step S4.
- step S4 the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the release button has been pressed halfway.
- the main CPU31 makes a positive determination in step S4 and proceeds to step S5. If the half-press signal is not input, the main CPU31 makes a negative determination in step S4 and determines Repeat the process.
- step S 5 the main CPU 31 performs power-on processing for the auxiliary image sensor 19 and its peripheral circuits (A FE circuit 39, AZD converter circuit 40, timing generator 36, driver 37) and the auxiliary image sensor 19. Perform initialization and go to step S6.
- step S6 the main CPU 31 sends a command to the focus detection device 49 and the lens driving device 50, detects the focus adjustment state by the lens 25 and performs focus adjustment, and proceeds to step S7.
- step S7 the main CPU 31 starts imaging by the auxiliary imaging device 19 (starts charge accumulation).
- the main CPU 31 ends the imaging when a predetermined time elapses and sweeps out the accumulated charges from the auxiliary imaging element 19.
- step S8 the main CPU 31 sends a command to the image processing circuit 30, performs image analysis pre-processing (grouping processing) on the image captured by the auxiliary image sensor 19, and proceeds to step S9.
- step S9 the main CPU 31 sends a command to the sub CPU 46, performs image analysis processing (exposure calculation, contrast detection, color temperature information detection) on the grouped image, and then proceeds to step S10.
- step S10 the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the release button has been fully pressed.
- the main CPU31 makes an affirmative decision in step S10 and proceeds to step SI1, and if the full-press signal is input! Is negatively determined, and the process proceeds to step S18.
- step S11 the main CPU 31 starts a shooting sequence. Specifically, the sequencer (not shown) starts mirror up and proceeds to step S12. In step S12, the main CPU 31 performs power-on processing for the imaging sensor 13 and its peripheral circuits (AFE circuit 34, AZD conversion circuit 35, timing generator 32, driver 33), and initial imaging sensor 13. Go to step S13.
- the sequencer (not shown) starts mirror up and proceeds to step S12.
- step S12 the main CPU 31 performs power-on processing for the imaging sensor 13 and its peripheral circuits (AFE circuit 34, AZD conversion circuit 35, timing generator 32, driver 33), and initial imaging sensor 13. Go to step S13.
- step S13 the main CPU 31 starts imaging by the imaging image sensor 13 (starts charge accumulation).
- the main CPU 31 drives and controls the shirt 12 and the aperture (not shown) based on the control exposure obtained in step S9.
- the control shutter time elapses, the main CPU 31 terminates imaging and accumulates from the image sensor 13 for shooting. The charge is swept away.
- step S14 the main CPU 31 causes the sequence device (not shown) to start mirror down and proceeds to step S15.
- step S 15 the main CPU 31 sends a command to the image processing circuit 30 to perform image processing (image pre-processing and image post-processing) on the image picked up by the image pickup device 13 and proceed to step S 16. .
- step S 16 the main CPU 31 sends a command to the image compression circuit 44 to cause the image compression processing to be performed on the digital image signal after the image post-processing, and to store the compressed image data in the recording medium 45. Record and go to step S17.
- step S17 the main CPU 31 sends a command to the display image generation circuit 42 to generate display data using the digital image signal after the image preprocessing, and then proceeds to step S18. Mu As a result, the photographed image is reproduced and displayed on the external monitor 43, and a series of photographing operations is completed.
- step S18 the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the half-press timer has expired.
- step S18 When the state in which the half-press signal is not input from the half-press switch 47 is continued for a predetermined time, the main CPU 31 makes an affirmative determination in step S18, performs a camera power-off process, and ends the process of FIG. On the other hand, if the half-press signal is input from the half-press switch 47 or if the state where no half-press signal is not input is less than the predetermined time, the main CPU 31 makes a negative determination in step S18 and returns to step S6. Repeat the above process.
- FIG. 4 shows the operation timing of the auxiliary imaging device 19, the operation timing of the imaging image sensor 13, and the operation timing of the image processing unit (the image processing circuit 30 and the sub CPU 46) in the imaging process of the electronic camera described above. It is a timing chart.
- the image processing circuit 30 performs image analysis pre-processing, and then the sub CPU 46 performs image analysis processing (processing [1]).
- the operation time of the image processing unit is the time required for image analysis pre-processing and image analysis processing.
- the auxiliary image pickup device 19 performs the next charge accumulation, and the accumulated charge is swept out from the auxiliary image pickup device 19 (image pickup [2]).
- image pickup [2] image pickup
- the next image analysis preprocessing is performed by the image processing circuit 30, and then the next image analysis processing is performed by the sub CPU 46 (processing [2]).
- the electronic camera is configured to repeat the imaging by the auxiliary imaging device 19 and the processing by the image processing unit (the image processing circuit 30 and the sub CPU 46).
- the operation time of the image pickup image sensor 13 is the time required for charge accumulation time and charge sweeping.
- FIG. 5 shows the light emission timing (SB timing) of the flash device, the operation timing of the auxiliary image sensor 19, the operation timing of the image sensor 13 for imaging, and the image processing unit (image) when shooting a flash device (not shown).
- 6 is a timing chart showing the operation timing of the processing circuit 30 and the sub CPU 46).
- the light emission amount at the main light emission is also calculated.
- charge accumulation is performed by the imaging image sensor 13, and the accumulated charge is swept out from the imaging element 13 ([imaging]).
- the main CPU 31 sends a main flash instruction to the flash device, and causes the flash device to perform main flash with the calculated light amount.
- Processing to be performed on the image captured by the imaging device 13 image pre-processing and post-image processing
- processing to be performed on the image captured by the auxiliary imaging device 19 processing before image analysis
- image analysis processing are processed in a time-sharing manner by one image processing unit (image processing circuit 30 and sub CPU 46), compared to the case where two image sensors are each provided with an image processing unit.
- the camera can be reduced in size and power can be saved.
- the auxiliary imaging element 19 is imaged with the flash device pre-flashed, and the captured image is processed by the image processing unit (the image processing circuit 30 and the sub CPU 46). After ending (timing t3a), [Shooting] by the imaging sensor 13 is started. As a result, [Shooting] can be started after the main light emission amount is calculated by image analysis processing using light pre-flashed from the flash device and reflected from the subject.
- FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of continuous shooting processing performed by the main CPU 31.
- the program that performs the processing in Fig. 6 starts when the electronic camera is set to the continuous shooting mode.
- the processing from step S 20 (determination of release button half-press) in FIG. 6 to step S29 (development of image sensor charge accumulation “sweep”) is performed in step S4 (determination of release button half-press) in FIG. Since the process is the same as the process up to element charge accumulation (sweep), the description is omitted.
- step S30 in FIG. 6 the main CPU 31 sends a command to the image processing circuit 30 to perform image processing (image preprocessing and image postprocessing) on the image captured by the imaging element 13 for imaging. Proceed to S31.
- step S31 the main CPU 31 sends a command to the image processing circuit 30 to perform image analysis pre-processing (grouping processing) on the image picked up by the photographing image pickup device 13, and then proceeds to step S32.
- step S32 the main CPU 31 sends a command to the sub CPU 46, performs image analysis processing (exposure calculation, contrast detection, color temperature information detection) on the grouped image, and proceeds to step S33.
- step S33 the main CPU 31 sends a command to the image compression circuit 44 to cause image compression processing to be performed on the digital image signal after image post-processing, and to record the compressed image data on the recording medium 45. And go to step S34.
- step S34 the main CPU 31 sends a command to the display image creation circuit 42 to create display data using the digital image signal after image preprocessing, and proceeds to step S35.
- the photographed image is reproduced and displayed on the external monitor 43, and the photographing operation for one frame is completed.
- step S35 the main CPU 31 determines whether or not continuous shooting has ended.
- the main CPU31 makes an affirmative decision in step S35 and proceeds to step S36, and when continuous shooting is continued (for example, the full press switch) If the ON signal from 48 continues), a negative determination is made in step S35, and the flow returns to step S29.
- step S36 (mirror down) is the same as the processing in step S14 (mirror down) in Fig. 3, and a description thereof will be omitted.
- step S37 the main CPU31 determines whether or not the half-press timer has expired. The main CPU31 receives a half-press signal from the half-press switch 47. If the state that is not performed continues for a predetermined time, an affirmative determination is made in step S37, and the processing in FIG. On the other hand, if the half-press signal is not input from the half-press switch 47 or if the half-press signal is not input and the state is less than the predetermined time, the main CPU 31 makes a negative determination in step S37 and proceeds to step S22. Return and repeat the above process.
- FIG. 7 shows the operation timing of the auxiliary image sensor 19 in the continuous shooting process of the electronic camera, the operation timing of the imaging image sensor 13, and the operation timing of the image processing unit (the image processing circuit 30 and the sub CPU 46). It is a timing chart which shows. In FIG. 7, the operation timing before timing t3 is the same as that in FIG.
- image processing circuit 30 When shooting [1] is completed (timing t4), image processing circuit 30 performs image preprocessing, image postprocessing, image analysis preprocessing (grouping processing), and image analysis processing, and then recording medium 45 Recording on the display and display processing on the external monitor 43 are performed.
- the recording and display processing is completed (timing t32)
- the second image charge is accumulated by the image pickup device 13 and the accumulated charge is swept out of the image pickup device 13 (image pickup [2]).
- the image processing circuit 30 performs image preprocessing, image postprocessing, image analysis preprocessing (grouping processing), and image analysis processing. Recording on the display and display processing on the external monitor 43 are performed.
- the recording 'display process is completed (timing t33)
- the third frame of charge is accumulated by the imaging element 13 and the accumulated charge is swept out of the imaging element 13 (imaging [3]).
- the camera repeats photographing by the photographing image sensor 13 and processing by the image processing unit (the image processing circuit 30 and the sub CPU 46). It is composed of
- the image analysis pre-processing and the image analysis processing are performed on the image captured by the imaging element 13 after the full-press switch 48 is turned on. Therefore, the power supply to the auxiliary image sensor 19 and its peripheral circuits (AFE circuit 39, AZD conversion circuit 40, timing generator 36, driver 37) can be turned off after the switch is fully pressed, reducing the power consumption of the camera. Can be reduced.
- peripheral circuits for driving the image sensor are arranged corresponding to each of the auxiliary image sensor 19 and the image sensor for imaging 13.
- a configuration may be adopted in which a peripheral circuit is shared between the imaging elements. In this case, since one peripheral circuit can be omitted, the camera can be further miniaturized.
- a primary color filter is provided in each of the imaging element 13 and the auxiliary imaging element 19, and each imaging element outputs an imaging signal having color information.
- the color filter is not limited to the primary color system, and may be configured to use a complementary color system filter.
- FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of imaging processing performed by the main CPU 31 of the third modification.
- the processing according to FIG. 8 is performed in place of the processing according to FIG. Since FIG. 8 and FIG. 3 are different in that step S9A is inserted between step S9 and step S10 in FIG. 8, this difference will be mainly described.
- step S9A in FIG. 8 the main CPU 31 sends a command to the display image creation circuit 42, and the image signal force output from the auxiliary imaging device 19 and digitized by the AZD conversion circuit 40 also creates display data. Then go to step S10.
- the monitor image (so-called “through-through image”) can be reproduced and displayed on the external monitor 43.
- step S10 If it is determined in step S10 that the release button has not been fully pressed !, the main CPU 31 returns to step S6 via step S18 (NO in step S10).
- the electronic camera repeats imaging by the auxiliary imaging element 19, processing by the image processing unit (the image processing circuit 30 and the sub CPU 46), and display on the external monitor 43 at predetermined intervals. For example, if the repetition is performed 30 times per second (30 frames Z seconds), the user can check the movement of the subject in real time with the reproduced image power displayed on the external monitor 43 as well.
- step S9A When the processing described in Modification 3 is also applied during continuous shooting, the processing corresponding to step S9A described above should be inserted between step S25 and step S26 in the flow chart of FIG. ⁇ .
- a single-lens reflex electronic camera has been described as an example.
- the present invention may be applied to a non-single-lens reflex electronic camera as long as the camera includes a plurality of image sensors.
- the beam of the subject is split using a beam splitter or a mirror mirror, and a subject image is formed on each of a plurality of imaging elements.
- the present invention may also be applied to a film camera.
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