WO2017081927A1

WO2017081927A1 - Imaging device

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Publication number: WO2017081927A1
Application number: PCT/JP2016/076821
Authority: WO
Inventors: 友美永瀬; 敬太中川
Original assignee: ソニー株式会社
Priority date: 2015-11-10
Filing date: 2016-09-12
Publication date: 2017-05-18
Also published as: JPWO2017081927A1

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to improve usability by appropriately adjusting the orientation of a display surface. An imaging device is provided with: a device main body having an imaging unit on one side; a monitor having a display surface and movable between a storage position and a protrusion position with respect to the device main body; and an eyepiece part provided to project to the other side opposite to the one side from the device main body, wherein the storage position is defined as a position at which the display surface faces the other side and the monitor is stored in the device main body, and the protrusion position is defined as a position at which the display surface faces the one side and the eyepiece part is present outside a projection range of the display surface.

Description

Imaging device

This technology relates to the technical field of an imaging apparatus having a monitor that can be rotated with respect to the apparatus body.

JP 2012-80400 A

Some image pickup apparatuses such as a video camera and a still camera include an apparatus main body having an image sensor and a monitor that can be rotated with respect to the apparatus main body (for example, see Patent Document 1).

In such an imaging device in which the monitor can be rotated, the display surface of the monitor is oriented in accordance with each photographing state by rotating the monitor with respect to the apparatus body in a desired direction and a desired angle. Is possible. By setting the display surface in a direction corresponding to each shooting state, the visibility of the subject at the time of shooting can be improved, and shooting at an angle according to preference can be performed.

In the imaging apparatus described in Patent Document 1, the frame is rotatably supported by the apparatus body, and the monitor is rotatably supported by the frame (see, for example, FIG. 26 of Patent Document 1). The monitor is rotatably supported by the frame with a first rotation axis as a fulcrum, and is supported with a second rotation axis orthogonal to the first rotation axis as a fulcrum.

The rotation direction about the first rotation axis of the monitor is the same as the rotation direction of the frame relative to the apparatus body. Therefore, the monitor is rotated in the same direction as the rotation direction of the frame with respect to the apparatus main body and is also rotated in a direction different from the rotation direction of the frame with respect to the apparatus main body.

As described above, in the imaging apparatus described in Patent Document 1, since the monitor can be rotated in two different directions, the photographer rotates the monitor in a necessary direction according to the shooting state or the like. It is possible to shoot at an angle according to your preference.

By the way, in the imaging apparatus in which the monitor as described above is rotatable with respect to the apparatus main body, the monitor may be rotated in a direction different from the rotation direction of the frame. The rotating operation becomes complicated, and it may take time and effort to adjust the orientation of the display surface, and it may be difficult to set the display surface to a required orientation.

不具合 Such problems related to the adjustment of the orientation of the display surface cause a chance to miss a shooting opportunity or to ensure a good shooting state.

Therefore, the imaging device of the present technology aims to overcome the above-described problems and improve usability by appropriately adjusting the orientation of the display surface.

First, an imaging apparatus according to the present technology includes an apparatus main body, a first arm rotatably supported by the apparatus main body with a first rotation shaft as a fulcrum, and a second arm on the first arm. A second arm rotatably supported about the rotation axis of the first arm, and a monitor rotatably supported on the second arm about the third rotation axis as a fulcrum. The axial direction of the rotary shaft, the axial direction of the second rotary shaft, and the axial direction of the third rotary shaft are the same.

Thereby, the first arm, the second arm and the monitor are rotated in the same direction with respect to the apparatus main body.

Second, in the imaging apparatus described above, an imaging unit is provided on one side of the apparatus body, and the monitor has a display surface and is movable between a storage position and a jump position with respect to the apparatus body. An eyepiece is provided so as to protrude from the apparatus main body to the other side opposite to the one side, and the storage position is such that the display surface faces the other side and the monitor is stored in the apparatus main body. The projecting position is preferably a position where the display surface faces the one side and the eyepiece is located outside the projection range of the display surface.

Thereby, the eyepiece does not exist in the projection range of the display surface at the projecting position.

Thirdly, in the above-described imaging apparatus, it is desirable that the display surface is positioned above the upper surface of the apparatus main body at the jumping position.

This makes it difficult for the image displayed on the display surface to be shielded by the apparatus main body.

Fourthly, in the above-described imaging device, it is desirable that the display surface faces forward at the jump position.

Thereby, the image displayed on the display surface can be viewed from the subject side.

Fifth, in the imaging apparatus described above, a first angle restricting portion that restricts a rotation angle of the first arm with respect to the apparatus main body, and a rotation angle of the second arm with respect to the first arm. It is preferable that a second angle restricting portion for restricting the angle and a third angle restricting portion for restricting the rotation angle of the monitor with respect to the second arm are provided.

Thus, the rotation angle of the monitor with respect to the apparatus main body is always set to the same angle at each rotation position by the three angle restricting portions.

Sixth, in the above-described imaging device, it is desirable that a rotation angle between the storage position of the first arm with respect to the device main body and the jumping position is greater than 90 degrees.

This increases the rotation angle of the first arm relative to the device body.

Seventh, in the above-described imaging apparatus, it is desirable that a lock unit that holds the first arm in a non-rotating position that does not rotate with respect to the apparatus main body is provided.

Thereby, the first arm does not rotate with respect to the apparatus main body when the part other than the first arm is rotated.

Eighth, in the imaging apparatus described above, the monitor can be moved between a storage position and a jumping position with respect to the apparatus main body, and at least the first arm is rotated so that the monitor can be moved. It is possible to select a plurality of shooting modes including a self-portrait shooting mode that is moved to an exit position and performs shooting at the jump-out position, and the lock on the first arm when the selfie shooting mode is selected. It is desirable that the lock by the part is released.

This eliminates the need for both shooting mode selection and unlocking operations.

Ninth, in the imaging apparatus described above, the monitor is movable between the storage position and the jump position with respect to the apparatus body, and the monitor is attached in a direction from the storage position toward the jump position. It is desirable that a biasing spring to be biased is provided, and the first arm is locked by the lock portion in a state where a biasing force by the biasing spring is applied at the storage position.

Thereby, when the lock by the lock portion is released, the first arm is rotated toward the projecting position by the biasing force of the biasing spring.

Tenth, in the above-described imaging apparatus, the monitor is movable between a storage position and a jump-out position with respect to the apparatus main body, and the lock unit is the second arm or the monitor in the storage position. It is desirable to be blocked.

This closes the lock when the second arm or monitor is not rotated.

Eleventh, an imaging apparatus according to another embodiment of the present technology has an apparatus body having an imaging unit on one side and a display surface, and is movable between a storage position and a jump position with respect to the apparatus body. And an eyepiece provided so as to protrude from the apparatus main body to the other side opposite to the one side, and the storage position is such that the display surface faces the other side and the monitor is the apparatus. The projecting position is a position where the display surface faces the one side and the eyepiece is located outside the projection range of the display surface.

12thly, in the above-mentioned imaging device, the apparatus main body is provided with a first arm that is rotatably supported with a first rotation shaft as a fulcrum, and the first arm has a second rotation. A second arm rotatably supported about an axis is provided, and the monitor is rotatably supported on the second arm about a third rotation axis as the fulcrum. It is desirable that the axial direction of the shaft, the axial direction of the second rotating shaft, and the axial direction of the third rotating shaft be the same direction.

Thirteenthly, in the above-described imaging device, it is desirable that the display surface is positioned above the upper surface of the device main body at the jumping position.

14thly, in the above-described imaging apparatus, it is desirable that the display surface faces forward at the jumping position.

15thly, in the above-mentioned imaging device, the 1st angle control part which controls the rotation angle of the said 1st arm with respect to the said apparatus main body, and the rotation angle of the said 2nd arm with respect to the said 1st arm It is preferable that a second angle restricting portion for restricting the angle and a third angle restricting portion for restricting the rotation angle of the monitor with respect to the second arm are provided.

Sixteenth, in the imaging apparatus described above, it is desirable that a rotation angle between the storage position of the first arm with respect to the apparatus main body and the jumping position is greater than 90 degrees.

This increases the rotation angle of the first arm relative to the device body.

Seventeenth, in the above-described imaging apparatus, it is desirable that a lock unit is provided that holds the first arm in a non-rotating position where the first arm does not rotate with respect to the apparatus main body.

Thereby, the first arm does not rotate with respect to the apparatus main body when the part other than the first arm rotates.

Eighteenth, in the above-described imaging apparatus, at least the first arm is rotated so that the monitor is moved to the jumping position, and a plurality of shootings including a self-portrait shooting mode in which shooting is performed at the jumping position. It is desirable that the mode can be selected, and that the lock by the lock unit with respect to the first arm is released when the self-portrait shooting mode is selected.

Nineteenth, in the imaging apparatus described above, an urging spring is provided to urge the monitor in a direction from the storage position toward the pop-out position, and the first arm is urged at the storage position. It is desirable that the lock portion is locked in a state where the urging force is applied.

Thus, when the lock by the lock portion is released, the first arm is rotated toward the pop-out position by the urging force of the urging spring.

20thly, in the above-described imaging apparatus, it is desirable that the lock portion is closed by the second arm or the monitor in the storage position.

This closes the lock when the second arm or monitor is not rotated.

According to the present technology, the orientation of the display surface is appropriately adjusted, and the usability of the imaging apparatus can be improved.

It should be noted that the effects described in this specification are merely examples and are not limited, and may have other effects.

2 to FIG. 26 show an embodiment of an imaging apparatus of the present technology, and this figure is a perspective view of the imaging apparatus. It is a rear view of an imaging device. It is an expansion perspective view which shows a lock part etc. It is an expanded sectional view showing a lock part etc. It is a perspective view which mainly shows the back side of an imaging device. It is an enlarged side view which shows the structure for rotating a monitor. It is a perspective view which shows the state of high angle imaging | photography. It is a perspective view which shows the state of low angle imaging | photography. It is an expansion perspective view which shows an example of an angle control part and a to-be-controlled protrusion. FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 show the operation of the lock portion, and this drawing is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a state where the action portion of the action shaft is in contact with the inclined surface of the lock portion. It is an expanded sectional view showing the state where the 1st arm was locked by the lock part. It is an expanded sectional view showing the state where the lock of the lock part to the 1st arm was canceled and the 1st arm was pressed by the action axis. It is a side view which shows the state which has a monitor in a storage position. It is an enlarged side view which shows the state of the structure for rotating a monitor when a monitor exists in a storage position. It is a side view which shows the state which has a monitor in a 1st rotation position. It is an enlarged side view which shows the state of the structure for rotating a monitor when a monitor exists in a 1st rotation position. It is a side view which shows the state which has a monitor in a 2nd rotation position. It is an enlarged side view which shows the state of the structure for rotating a monitor when a monitor exists in a 2nd rotation position. It is a side view which shows the state which has a monitor in a popping-out position. It is an enlarged side view which shows the state of the structure for rotating a monitor when a monitor exists in a protrusion position. It is a front view which shows the state in which the monitor was rotated to the popping-out position. It is an expansion perspective view which shows another example of a locking part. It is an expansion perspective view which shows another example of a lock | rock part. It is a flowchart figure which shows an example of display control. It is a side view which shows the state which the display surface of the monitor faced upwards. It is a block diagram which shows an example of an imaging device.

Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the present technology will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In the embodiment described below, the imaging device of the present technology is applied to a still camera. Note that the scope of application of the present technology is not limited to a still camera, and can be applied to other imaging devices such as a video camera, for example. The present invention can be widely applied to various imaging apparatuses.

In the following explanation, it is assumed that the front, rear, up, down, left, and right directions are shown in the direction seen from the photographer during face-to-face shooting (when shooting other than selfie). Therefore, the subject side at the time of face-to-face photography is the front, and the photographer side at the time of face-to-face photography is the back.

It should be noted that the front, rear, up, down, left, and right directions shown below are for convenience of explanation, and the implementation of the present technology is not limited to these directions.

<Configuration of imaging device>
The imaging apparatus 1 has an apparatus main body 2 and a monitor 3 that is rotatable with respect to the apparatus main body 2 (see FIGS. 1 and 2).

The apparatus main body 2 is configured by arranging necessary parts inside and outside the housing 4.

Various operation units

5, 5,... Are arranged on each surface of the housing 4, in particular, the upper surface 4a and the rear surface 4b. As the

operation units

5, 5,..., For example, a power button, a shutter button, a mode switching knob and the like are provided.

On the upper surface 4 a side of the housing 4, a flash cover 6 and an attachment shoe 7 are provided. The flash portion is projected upward from the housing 4 so that it can emit light. When not in use, the flash portion is inserted into the housing 4 and the upper surface of the lid portion 6 is positioned on the same plane as the upper surface 4a. The attachment shoe 7 is a portion to which a strobe or the like is attached.

On the rear surface side of the housing 4, there is formed a storage portion 8 that opens rearward, one side, and below. The

operation units

5, 5,... Arranged on the rear surface 4 b of the housing 4 are located at portions other than the storage unit 8. An arrangement recess 8 a is formed in the storage portion 8 on the rear surface 4 b of the housing 4. The arrangement recess 8a is formed in a predetermined shape and is formed as a shallow recess.

A finder window 9 is provided on the rear surface 4 b of the housing 4. The finder window 9 is located on one side of the upper end of the housing 4. An eyepiece 10 is attached to the housing 4 at a position that covers the viewfinder window 9 from the periphery. The eyepiece 10 is formed in a cylindrical shape whose diameter increases toward the rear, and has a function of protecting the finder window 9 and suppressing the incidence of external light to the finder window 9. The eyepiece 10 has an upper end located above the upper surface 4 a of the housing 4.

An annular lens mount portion 4 d is provided on the front surface 4 c side of the housing 4. The lens mount portion 4d is provided as an attachment portion to which the interchangeable lens 100 is attached. An imaging element 11 is disposed inside the housing 4 behind the lens mount portion 4d. The lens mount portion 4d and the image pickup device 11 function as an image pickup portion, and the image pickup portion is provided on one side, that is, the front side with respect to the rear surface portion of the housing 4.

The eyepiece 10 is provided so as to protrude from the rear side of the housing 4 to the other side, that is, the rear side.

Note that, as described above, the imaging apparatus 1 may be of a type that is used with the interchangeable lens 100 attached to the lens mount portion 4d. In addition, an imaging lens (not shown) such as a zoom lens or a focus lens is installed in the apparatus body 2. May be a pre-installed type. When the image pickup apparatus 1 is a type having an image pickup lens that is incorporated in the apparatus main body 2 in advance, the image pickup lens and the image pickup element 11 function as an image pickup section. On the front side, that is, on the front side.

The lock part 12 is supported by the housing | casing 4 so that sliding to the left-right direction is possible, for example (refer FIG. 2). The lock portion 12 is positioned in the arrangement recess 8a at the lower end of the rear surface 4b. The lock part 12 has a slide operation part 13 formed in a shape extending left and right, and a supported protrusion 14 protruding forward from the slide operation part 13 (see FIGS. 3 and 4).

An inclined surface 15 that is displaced forward as it goes to the right is formed at the right end of the slide operation unit 13. A semicircular insertion groove 13a that is opened to the right is formed at the right end of the slide operation section 13, and a portion surrounding the insertion groove 13a is provided as a semicircular insertion engaging section 16.

A spring member 17 is disposed inside the housing 4. The lock portion 12 is urged rightward by a spring member 17. Therefore, the lock portion 12 is held at the right moving end before the operation, is slid against the urging force of the spring member 17 and moved to the left, and when the sliding operation is finished, the lock member 12 is moved to the right by the urging force of the spring member 17. It is moved toward the moving end.

A pressing pin 18 is supported on the housing 4 at a position immediately to the right of the lock portion 12 so as to be movable in the front-rear direction (see FIGS. 2 and 4). The pressing pin 18 has a shaft-shaped pressing portion 18a extending in the front-rear direction and a flange portion 18b projecting outward from the front end portion of the pressing portion 18a. The pressing portion 18a is inserted into the rear surface portion of the housing 4. The flange portion 18 b is located inside the housing 4.

A biasing spring 19 is disposed inside the housing 4 (see FIG. 4). The pressing pin 18 is urged rearward by the urging spring 19, which is the direction in which the pressing portion 18 a protrudes from the housing 4. In a state where no external force is applied to the pressing pin 18, the flange portion 18 b is pressed against the inner surface of the rear surface portion of the housing 4 by the biasing force of the biasing spring 19, thereby preventing the pressing pin 18 from falling off the housing 4.

The first arm 21 is rotatably supported on the apparatus body 2 via a support member 20 (see FIGS. 2, 5 and 6). The support member 20 includes a mounted surface portion 20a attached to the housing 4 and

support surface portions

20b and 20b protruding rearward from both left and right end portions of the mounted surface portion 20a. The support member 20 is attached to a position near the upper end of the rear surface portion of the housing 4. The

support surface portions

20 b and 20 b function as a first angle restricting portion that rotatably supports the first arm 21 and restricts the angle of the first arm 21 with respect to the apparatus main body 2.

The first arm 21 is formed in a plate shape having a predetermined shape, and has a base plate portion 22 having the largest area, a connecting projection 23 projecting from a central portion in the left-right direction of the base plate portion 22, and the base plate portion 22. The

leg portions

24, 24 projecting in the opposite direction of the connecting projection 23 from the left and right end portions of the leg 24 and the distal end portions of the

leg portions

24, 24, respectively, are bent in a direction perpendicular to the

leg portions

24, 24. The support protrusions 25 and 25 are formed.

A first rotating shaft 23 a whose axial direction is the left-right direction is provided at the distal end portion of the connecting protrusion 23, and the first rotating shaft 23 a is supported by the

support surface portions

20 b and 20 b of the support member 20. . The first arm 21 is rotatable with respect to the apparatus body 2 via the support member 20 with the first rotation shaft 23a as a fulcrum in a state having a constant frictional force. The connecting protrusion 23 is provided with first restricted

protrusions

23b and 23b protruding outward from each other.

A cover member 26 is attached to the tip of the connecting protrusion 23 (see FIGS. 7 and 8). The covering member 26 covers and protects the portion including the first rotation shaft 23 a of the connecting projection 23.

The support protrusions 25 and 25 are provided with second

angle restricting portions

25a and 25a, respectively, by being partially bent in a direction in which they approach each other.

The action shaft 27 is attached to the tip of one leg 24 (see FIG. 4). The working shaft 27 has a shaft portion 28 and a working portion 29 connected to one end portion of the shaft portion 28, and the other end portion of the shaft portion 28 is connected to the leg portion 24. The action portion 29 has a convex curved surface on the side opposite to the shaft portion 28, and this curved surface is formed as the action surface 29a.

The second arm 30 is rotatably supported by the first arm 21 with a certain frictional force (see FIGS. 2, 5, and 6). The second arm 30 is formed in a plate shape having a predetermined shape, and is bent in a direction orthogonal to the base surface portion 31 and continuing to the base surface portion 31 having the largest area and the left and right ends of the base surface portion 31. The connecting

surface portions

32 and 32 are formed.

Second rotation shafts

32 a and 32 a whose axial directions are respectively set to the left and right directions are provided at one end portions of the

coupling surface portions

32 and 32, and the

second rotation shafts

32 a and 32 a are supported by the first arm 21. Supported by the

portions

25 and 25. Therefore, the second arm 30 is rotatable with respect to the first arm 21 with the

second rotation shafts

32a and 32a as fulcrums. Second

regulated protrusions

32b and 32b are provided at one end portions of the

coupling surface portions

32 and 32, respectively.

The side edges located near the other end of the connecting

surface portions

32 and 32 are formed as third

angle restricting portions

32c and 32c, respectively (see FIGS. 6 and 9).

The monitor 3 is rotatably supported by the second arm 30 via a holding plate 33 (see FIGS. 2, 5 and 6).

The holding plate 33 has a holding surface portion 34 having the largest area, and

coupling surface portions

35, 35 formed by being bent in a direction orthogonal to the holding surface portion 34, which are respectively continuous with the left and right end portions of the holding surface portion 34. ing.

Third rotation shafts

35 a and 35 a whose axial directions are set to the left and right directions are respectively provided in the intermediate portions of the

coupling surface portions

35 and 35, and the

third rotation shafts

35 a and 35 a are the connection surface portions of the second arm 30. 32 and 32 are supported. The monitor 3 is rotatable with respect to the second arm 30 using the

third rotation shafts

35a and 35a as fulcrums while having a constant frictional force. Third

regulated protrusions

35b and 35b are provided at the intermediate portions of the

coupling surface portions

35 and 35, respectively (see FIGS. 6 and 9).

A display surface 3 a is formed on one surface side of the monitor 3. The monitor 3 is attached to and held by the holding surface portion 34. The monitor 3 is attached with a back plate 36 that closes the holding surface portion 34 when attached to the holding surface portion 34.

<Operation of the lock unit>
In the imaging device 1 configured as described above, the first arm 21 is locked by the lock unit 12 as follows (see FIGS. 4, 10, 11, and 12).

In a state before the first arm 21 is locked by the lock portion 12, the first arm 21 and the lock portion 12 are positioned apart from each other, and the lock portion 12 is moved to the right by the biasing force of the spring member 17. The pressing pin 18 is in a state in which the pressing portion 18a protrudes from the housing 4 by the urging force of the urging spring 19 (see FIG. 4).

When the first arm 21 is rotated with respect to the apparatus main body 2 in a direction approaching the arrangement recess 8a, the action surface 29a of the action shaft 27 is brought into contact with the inclined surface 15 of the lock portion 12 (see FIG. 10). Further, when the first arm 21 is rotated in the direction approaching the placement recess 8 a, the action surface 29 a is slid on the inclined surface 15, and the lock portion 12 moves to the left against the biasing force of the spring member 17. It will be done.

When the lock unit 12 is moved to the left, the right end of the slide operation unit 13 is positioned to the left of the action unit 29. When the right end portion of the slide operation unit 13 is located on the left side of the action unit 29, the action surface 29a is separated from the inclined surface 15 and the action unit 29 is located on the front side of the slide operation unit 13. 12 is moved rightward by the urging force of the spring member 17 (see FIG. 11).

At this time, the pressing pin 18 is pressed by the action portion 29 and moved forward against the biasing force of the biasing spring 19.

When the lock portion 12 is moved to the right, the shaft portion 28 of the operating shaft 27 is inserted into the insertion groove 13 a of the slide operation portion 13, and the insertion engagement portion 16 of the slide operation portion 13 is the leg of the first arm 21. The insertion engagement portion 16 is inserted between the portion 24 and the action portion 29 and engaged with the leg portion 24 and the action shaft 27.

Therefore, the first arm 21 is locked by the lock portion 12, and the rotation of the first arm 21 is restricted. The first arm 21 is locked by the lock portion 12 in a state where the first arm 21 is inserted into the placement recess 8a, and the position where the first arm 21 is locked by the lock portion 12 is set as a non-rotating position.

Thus, since the first arm 21 is locked in a state of being inserted into the arrangement recess 8a in the non-rotating position, the first arm 21 does not protrude rearward from the housing 4 in the locked state, and the imaging device 1 can be downsized. Can be achieved.

In a state where the first arm 21 is locked by the lock portion 12, when the lock portion 12 is slid and moved leftward, the right end portion of the slide operation portion 13 and the leg portion 24 and the action shaft 27 are engaged. The match is released (see FIG. 12). When the engagement between the right end portion of the slide operation portion 13 and the leg portion 24 and the action shaft 27 is released, the pressing pin 18 is moved rearward by the biasing force of the biasing spring 19, and the action shaft 27 is moved by the pressing portion 18a. When pressed, the first arm 21 is rotated with respect to the apparatus main body 2 to be separated from the placement recess 8a.

When the sliding operation to the left of the lock part 12 is completed, the lock part 12 is again positioned at the right moving end by the biasing force of the spring member 17.

As described above, since the first arm 21 is rotated in the direction away from the placement recess 8a by the biasing force of the biasing spring 19 when the lock by the lock portion 12 is released, the rear surface of the housing 4 A gap is generated between 4b and the first arm 21.

Accordingly, it is possible to insert the hand into the gap between the rear surface 4b of the housing 4 and the first arm 21 to hold the first arm 21 and rotate it with respect to the apparatus main body 2. The arm 21 can be easily rotated, and the usability of the imaging apparatus 1 can be improved.

In addition, it is troublesome to use both hands that hold the state in which the lock portion 12 is moved to the left with one hand and rotate the first arm 21 in the direction away from the placement recess 8a with the other hand. There is no need to perform the work, and the first arm 21 can be rotated easily and quickly.

<Rotation operation in imaging device>
In the imaging apparatus 1, the monitor 3 is rotated with respect to the apparatus main body 2, and is held at each rotation position as follows. The rotation position of the monitor 3 includes a storage position stored in the storage portion 8 of the apparatus main body 2 and a first rotation position formed by rotating the second arm 30 with respect to the apparatus main body 2. , A second rotation position formed by rotating the second arm 30 and the monitor 3 with respect to the apparatus main body 2, and the second arm 30, the monitor 3 and the first arm with respect to the apparatus main body 2. And a jumping position formed by rotating 21.

In the state in which the monitor 3 is in the storage position, the first arm 21 is locked by the lock portion 12 in the non-rotating position, and the second arm 30 is brought into the state closest to the first arm 21 to be in the second state. The base surface portion 31 of the arm 30 and the base plate portion 22 of the first arm 21 face each other and are in a parallel state, and the holding plate 33 is brought into the state closest to the second arm 30 to hold the holding plate 33. The surface portion 34 and the base surface portion 31 of the second arm 30 face each other and are in a parallel state (see FIGS. 13 and 14). At this time, the back plate 36 attached to the monitor 3 is brought into contact with the base surface portion 31 of the second arm 30 from the rear, and positioning in one rotational direction with respect to the second arm 30 of the monitor 3 is performed. Yes.

When the monitor 3 is in the storage position, the lock unit 12 is closed from behind by the monitor 3, and the lock unit 12 cannot be operated. At this time, the lock portion 12 may be closed from behind by the second arm 30.

Thus, since the lock portion 12 is closed by the monitor 3 or the second arm 30 in the storage position, the lock portion 12 is closed in a state where the second arm 30 or the monitor 3 is not rotated.

Therefore, when the second arm 30 or the monitor 3 is rotated, the lock portion 12 is not operated unintentionally, and the lock of the first arm 21 is not released, and an erroneous operation can be prevented.

Further, since the lock portion 12 is closed by the monitor 3 or the second arm 30 at the storage position, the lock portion 12 is not visually recognized at the storage position, and the design of the imaging device 1 can be improved.

In the storage position, the display surface 3a of the monitor 3 is in a state of facing rearward, and the photographer can perform face-to-face photographing in which the subject in front is visually recognized on the display surface 3a.

When the second arm 30 is rotated with respect to the first arm 21 from the storage position with the

second rotation shafts

32a and 32a as fulcrums, the monitor 3 is integrated with the second arm 30 and the apparatus main body. 2 is rotated. The second arm 30 is rotated to a position where the second restricted

protrusions

32b and 32b are in contact with the second

angle restricting portions

25a and 25a of the first arm 21, respectively. (See FIG. 15 and FIG. 16). At this time, since the first arm 21 is locked by the lock portion 12, the first arm 21 is not rotated with respect to the apparatus body 2 in accordance with the rotation operation of the second arm 30.

In the first rotation position, the display surface 3a of the monitor 3 is inclined obliquely downward, so that high-angle shooting can be performed. At this time, the state where the back plate 36 attached to the monitor 3 is in contact with the base surface portion 31 of the second arm 30 from behind is maintained.

Suppose that the rotation angle of the second arm 30 from the storage position to the first rotation position is X, X is, for example, 55 degrees.

In the state where the monitor 3 is in the first rotation position, the lock unit 12 is shielded from the rear by the monitor 3, and the lock unit 12 is difficult to operate. At this time, the lock portion 12 may be shielded from the rear by the second arm 30.

Thus, since the lock part 12 is shielded by the monitor 3 or the second arm 30 in the first rotation position, the lock part 12 is operated unintentionally when the second arm 30 or the monitor 3 is rotated. Therefore, it is difficult for the first arm 21 to be unlocked, and the occurrence of erroneous operations can be reduced.

In the first rotation position, the lock unit 12 can be operated by inserting a hand between the first arm 21 and the monitor 3 from above or from the side. The lock part 12 cannot be visually recognized, and the possibility that the lock part 12 is erroneously operated due to a hand touching the lock part 12 by mistake is reduced.

Subsequently, when the holding plate 33 is rotated with respect to the second arm 30 from the first rotation position with the

third rotation shafts

35 a and 35 a as fulcrums, the monitor 3 together with the holding plate 33 is the apparatus body 2. Is rotated with respect to. The holding plate 33 is rotated to a position where the third

regulated protrusions

35b, 35b are in contact with the third

angle regulating portions

32c, 32c of the second arm 30, respectively, and reaches the second rotation position ( FIG. 17 and FIG. 18). At this time, since the first arm 21 is locked by the lock portion 12, the first arm 21 is not rotated with respect to the apparatus main body 2 in accordance with the rotation operation of the monitor 3.

When the monitor 3 is rotated from the first rotation position to the second rotation position, the back plate 36 attached to the monitor 3 is separated from the base surface portion 31 of the second arm 30.

In the second rotation position, the display surface 3a of the monitor 3 is inclined obliquely upward, so that low-angle shooting can be performed.

Suppose that the rotation angle of the holding plate 33 (monitor 3) from the first rotation position to the second rotation position is Y, Y is, for example, 120 degrees. The rotation direction of the monitor 3 from the first rotation position to the second rotation position is opposite to the rotation direction of the monitor 3 from the storage position to the first rotation position.

As described above, in the imaging apparatus 1, the lock unit 12 that holds the first arm 21 in the non-rotating position is provided.

Therefore, the first arm 21 rotates with respect to the apparatus main body 2 when rotating from the storage position to the first rotation position and when rotating from the first rotation position to the second rotation position. The first arm 21 does not move, and unintentional rotation of the first arm 21 can be prevented, and the positional accuracy of the monitor 3 at the rotation position can be improved.

In particular, since the first arm 21 does not rotate with respect to the apparatus main body 2 in the rotation operation from the storage position to the first rotation position and the second rotation position, A constant tilt angle of the monitor 3 during low-angle shooting can be maintained, and a good shooting state during high-angle shooting and low-angle shooting can be ensured.

Subsequently, when the lock of the lock portion 12 with respect to the first arm 21 is released and the first arm 21 is rotated from the second rotation position about the

first rotation shafts

23a and 23a, the monitor 3 is rotated with respect to the apparatus main body 2 together with the first arm 21. The first arm 21 is rotated to a position where the first restricted

protrusions

23b and 23b are in contact with the

support surface portions

20b and 20b that function as the first angle restricting portions of the support member 20, respectively. (See FIG. 19 and FIG. 20).

At the pop-out position, the display surface 3a of the monitor 3 is facing forward, and so-called self-portrait photography for photographing the photographer is possible.

Suppose that the rotation angle of the first arm 21 from the second rotation position to the jumping position is Z, Z is an angle larger than 90 degrees, for example, 115 degrees. The rotation direction of the monitor 3 from the second rotation position to the jumping position is opposite to the rotation direction of the monitor 3 from the storage position to the first rotation position, and the first rotation position. The rotation direction of the monitor 3 from the first rotation position to the second rotation position is the same direction.

In a state where the monitor 3 is rotated to the projecting position, the monitor 3 is rotated by an angle X around one axis, rotated by an angle Y around the other axis, and rotated by an angle Z around the other axis. As a result, the display surface 3a is set to face forward (see FIGS. 19 and 21). That is, if the rotation direction of the monitor 3 from the storage position to the first rotation position is − direction, the total angle of −X + Y + Z is set to 180 degrees in the imaging apparatus 1. Is set so that the display surface 3a faces forward when the camera is rotated from the storage position to the jumping position.

Therefore, the image displayed on the display surface 3a can be visually recognized from the subject side, and the subject can shoot while viewing the self-portrait displayed on the display surface 3a, thereby obtaining a good captured image. Can do.

Further, in the state where the monitor 3 is rotated to the upper side of the apparatus main body 2, it is not necessary to adjust the rotation angle of the monitor 3 so that the display surface 3 a faces forward. There is no need to perform troublesome work, and the usability of the imaging apparatus 1 can be improved.

Further, in the imaging apparatus 1, as described above, the rotation angle between the storage position and the jumping position of the first arm 21 is set to be greater than 90 degrees, and the first arm 21 with respect to the apparatus main body 2 is increased. The rotation angle is increased.

Therefore, the display surface 3a can be rotated to a position that is not shielded by the apparatus body 2 when viewed from the front when the monitor 3 is rotated to the pop-out position, and is displayed on the display surface 3a during self-portrait photography. It is possible to improve the visibility of the displayed image.

Specifically, the display surface 3a is positioned above the upper surface of the apparatus body 2 at the jumping position (see FIG. 19). In this way, the display surface 3a is positioned above the upper surface of the apparatus body 2 at the pop-out position, and the pop-up position is such that the display surface 3a faces one side (front side) and the eyepiece 10 is on the display surface 3a. The position exists outside the projection range A.

Therefore, since the image displayed on the display surface 3a is not easily shielded by the apparatus main body 2, a good photographing state can be ensured.

Further, when the display surface 3a is positioned above the upper surface of the apparatus main body 2 at the jumping position, the display surface 3a is also displayed by the flash unit, the attachment shoe 7 and the like positioned on the upper surface side of the housing 4. Since the image is hardly shielded, a better shooting state can be ensured.

Further, when the display surface 3 a is positioned below the lower surface of the apparatus main body 2 or the display surface 3 a is positioned laterally from the side surface of the apparatus main body 2 at the pop-out position, the display surface 3 a is connected to the lower end of the housing 4. The image displayed on the display surface 3a is likely to be shielded by a self-shooting stick or a strap attachment portion that is often provided on the side surface of the housing 4.

Further, when the display surface 3a is positioned laterally from the side surface of the apparatus main body 2 at the jumping position, a cable or strap attachment portion connected to a cable connection portion that is often provided on the side surface portion of the housing 4 The image displayed on the display surface 3a is likely to be shielded by a strap attached to the camera.

Therefore, since the display surface 3a is positioned above the upper surface of the apparatus main body 2 at the pop-out position, the image displayed on the display surface 3a is not easily shielded, and a good shooting state is obtained. Can be secured.

Further, when the display surface 3a is positioned laterally from the side surface of the apparatus main body 2 at the jumping position, the optical axis direction and the direction of the line of sight when viewing the display surface 3a are divided into left and right, which is favorable. Although there is a possibility that the shooting of the image may be hindered, when the display surface 3a is positioned above the upper surface of the apparatus main body 2 at the protruding position, such a problem does not occur and a good image is shot. can do.

Furthermore, when the display surface 3a is positioned below the lower surface of the apparatus main body 2 at the protruding position, the tripod cannot be used or the imaging apparatus 1 cannot be mounted on a mounting surface such as a table. When the display surface 3a is positioned above the upper surface of the apparatus main body 2 at the jump-out position, such inconvenience does not occur, and the usability of the imaging apparatus 1 can be improved.

Furthermore, when shooting is performed in a state where the display surface 3a is positioned below the lower surface of the apparatus body 2 at the pop-out position, a photographer (subject) who performs self-portrait looks into the display surface 3a from above. However, when the display surface 3a is positioned above the upper surface of the apparatus main body 2 at the pop-out position, it is necessary to shoot the subject. There is no inconvenience, and a good captured image can be acquired.

Also, it is possible to take a picture using the monitor 3 and the viewfinder at the same time at the projecting position. For example, the photographer can take a picture while visually recognizing the finder image in a state in which his / her own image is projected on the display surface 3 a of the monitor 3. In addition, a photographer may take a picture of a child's eye while viewing the finder image in a state in which the subject, for example, the child's image is displayed on the display surface 3a of the monitor 3 while attracting the child's attention. it can.

In addition, the imaging device 1 includes

support surface portions

20 b and 20 b that function as first angle restricting portions that restrict the rotation angle of the first arm 21 with respect to the device body 2, and a second surface with respect to the first arm 21. Second

angle restricting portions

25 a and 25 a for restricting the turning angle of the arm 30 and third

angle restricting portions

32 c and 32 c for restricting the turning angle of the monitor 3 with respect to the second arm 30 are provided. .

Therefore, the rotation angle of the monitor 3 with respect to the apparatus main body 2 is always set to the same angle at each rotation position by the three angle restricting portions, so that the usability of the imaging apparatus 1 can be improved.

The rotation angle X of the second arm 30 from the storage position to the first rotation position and the rotation angle of the holding plate 33 (monitor 3) from the first rotation position to the second rotation position. Y and the rotation angle Z of the first arm 21 from the second rotation position to the jumping position can be set to arbitrary angles, respectively.

However, the rotation angle X, the rotation angle Y, and the rotation angle Z are preferably set to angles at which the display surface 3a faces forward when the monitor 3 is rotated to the pop-out position. Z is preferably set to an angle greater than 90 degrees so that the display surface 3a is positioned above the upper surface of the apparatus main body 2 at the pop-out position.

In addition, a circuit board on which electronic components and the like are mounted is disposed inside the housing 4 in a state of facing the front-rear direction. In the imaging device 1, the first rotation position and the second rotation are arranged. The monitor 3 is separated from the housing 4 at any position of the position and the protruding position.

Therefore, the heat generated in the circuit board is not prevented from being released from the rear surface portion of the housing 4 by the monitor 3, and the heat dissipation can be improved. In particular, since the first arm 21, the second arm 30, and the holding plate 33 are separated from the casing 4 in addition to the monitor 3 at the jumping position, the casing 4 of the heat generated in the circuit board is also provided. It is possible to ensure better release from the rear surface portion.

In order to rotate the monitor 3 from the jumping position to the storage position, first, the first arm 21 is pivoted from the jumping position to the second pivoting position with the

first pivot shafts

23a and 23a as fulcrums, Next, the holding plate 33 is rotated from the second rotation position to the first rotation position using the

third rotation shafts

35a and 35a as fulcrums, and then the second rotation position is changed from the first rotation position to the second rotation position. The arm 30 is rotated by using the

second rotation shafts

32a and 32a as fulcrums.

When the first arm 21 is rotated from the projecting position to the second rotation position, the action surface 29a of the action shaft 27 is slid on the inclined surface 15 of the lock part 12 as described above, and the lock part The first arm 21 is locked by the lock unit 12 by moving the lock unit 12 to the left and then moving the lock unit 12 to the right.

In the above, the rotation from the storage position to the jumping position is performed in the order of the second arm 30, the monitor 3, and the first arm 21, and the rotation from the jumping position to the storage position is the first. The example performed in the order of the arm 21, the monitor 3, and the second arm 30 is shown. However, the rotation between the storage position and the jump-out position is not limited to the above order, and the second arm 30 is excluded except when the first arm 21 starts to rotate from the storage position. The monitor 3 and the first arm 21 may be performed in different orders.

<Others>
In the above, an example in which the lock unit 12 is manually operated is shown. However, in the imaging apparatus 1, a plurality of shooting modes can be selected by the

operation units

5, 5,. In this case, the first arm 21 may be automatically unlocked by the lock unit 12 when a predetermined shooting mode is selected.

For example, when a plurality of shooting modes including a self-portrait shooting mode in which shooting is performed at the projecting position can be selected, the lock unit 12 with respect to the first arm 21 is selected when the self-portrait shooting mode is selected. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the lock is released.

With this configuration, the lock on the first arm 21 is released when the self-portrait shooting mode, which is a shooting mode in which the first arm 21 needs to be rotated, is selected. It is not necessary to perform both the selection and unlocking operations, and the usability of the imaging apparatus 1 can be improved.

The automatic release by the lock unit 12 with respect to the first arm 21 is provided by, for example, a drive unit that operates the lock unit 12 such as a motor or a solenoid, and the lock unit is locked by the drive unit when the self-portrait shooting mode is selected. This can be done by configuring 12 to be operated.

Further, instead of the configuration in which a plurality of shooting modes can be selected, for example, a selection operation unit such as an operation button capable of selecting a self-portrait shooting mode is provided, and the selection operation unit is operated to operate the user. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the lock by the lock unit 12 with respect to the first arm 21 is released when the shooting mode is selected.

Furthermore, in the above, the lock unit 12 to be slid is shown as an example. However, the lock unit 12 is not limited to the type to be slid, and for example, a type to be pressed as shown in FIG. The lock portion 12 may be a lock portion 12 of a type that is rotated as shown in FIG.

Further, the lock portion 12 can be provided at any position on each surface of the apparatus main body 2 as long as the first arm 21 can be locked. The position where the lock portion 12 is provided is the housing 4. In addition to the rear surface, the side surface or the lower surface of the housing 4 may be used. However, it is desirable that the lock portion 12 be provided at a position where it is closed by the monitor 3 or the second arm 30 in the storage position.

Furthermore, when the imaging device 1 is provided with a switching sensor for switching between the finder display mode and the display (display surface 3a) display mode, the following display control can be performed (see FIG. 24). . The switching sensor is arranged in the vicinity of the finder window 9 and is a sensor for detecting the photographer and switching to the viewfinder display when the photographer looks into the viewfinder.

In the configuration in which the following display control is performed, the imaging device 1 is provided with a lock sensor that detects whether the first arm 21 is locked by the lock unit 12.

(S1) The presence or absence of the locked state of the lock portion 12 with respect to the first arm 21 is detected by the lock sensor. When it is not detected that the lock is performed, the process proceeds to (S2), and when it is detected that the lock is performed, the process proceeds to (S5).

(S2) The presence or absence of the photographer by the switching sensor, that is, whether or not the photographer is looking into the viewfinder is detected. When the photographer is detected, the process proceeds to (S3), and when the photographer is not detected, the process proceeds to (S4).

(S3) Both the display surface 3a of the monitor 3 and the viewfinder are displayed, and the face-to-face shooting mode is set.

(S4) The display surface 3a of the monitor 3 is displayed, the viewfinder is not displayed, and the self-portrait mode is set.

(S5) The presence or absence of the photographer by the switching sensor, that is, whether or not the photographer is looking through the viewfinder is detected. If a photographer is detected, the process proceeds to (S6), and if a photographer is not detected, the process proceeds to (S7).

(S6) The finder is displayed and the display surface 3a of the monitor 3 is not displayed.

(S7) The display surface 3a of the monitor 3 is displayed and the viewfinder is not displayed.

By performing the display control as described above, only one of the display surface 3a and the finder of the monitor 3 is displayed in (S4), (S6), and (S7), so that power consumption can be reduced. it can.

In the imaging device 1, in the state where the monitor 3 is rotated toward the pop-out position, the rotation angle of the monitor 3 can be adjusted so that the display surface 3a faces upward (FIG. 25). reference). In this way, by setting the display surface 3a to face upward, it is possible to shoot in a lower angle state with respect to the state in which the monitor 3 is rotated to the second rotation position.

As described above, since the imaging apparatus can shoot in a lower angle state, the selection range of the imaging mode is widened, and the usability of the imaging apparatus 1 can be improved.

<One Embodiment of Imaging Device>
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the imaging device of the present technology will be described (see FIG. 26).

In the imaging apparatus 1, shooting is performed by the camera block 80. The imaging apparatus 1 includes a camera signal processing unit 81 that performs signal processing such as analog-digital conversion of a captured image signal, and an image processing unit 82 that performs recording and reproduction processing of the image signal. In addition, the imaging apparatus 1 includes a display unit 83 (a monitor 3 and a finder) that displays captured images and the like, an R / W (reader / writer) 84 that writes and reads image signals to and from the memory 90, and A CPU (Central Processing Unit) 85 that controls the entire imaging apparatus 1, an input operation unit 86 (operation unit 5) such as various switches that are operated by a user, and a lens disposed in the camera block 80. And a lens drive control unit 87 that controls driving.

The camera block 80 includes an optical system including a lens group 88, an image sensor 89 (image sensor 11) such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) and a CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor). If the image pickup apparatus 1 uses the interchangeable lens 100, the interchangeable lens 100, the image pickup element 89, and the like are configured as a camera block 80.

The camera signal processing unit 81 performs various signal processing such as conversion of the output signal from the image sensor 89 into a digital signal, noise removal, image quality correction, and conversion into a luminance / color difference signal.

The image processing unit 82 performs compression encoding / decompression decoding processing of an image signal based on a predetermined image data format, conversion processing of data specifications such as resolution, and the like.

The display unit 83 has a function of displaying various data such as an operation state of the user's input operation unit 86 and a photographed image.

The R / W 84 writes the image data encoded by the image processing unit 82 into the memory 90 and reads out the image data recorded in the memory 90.

The CPU 85 functions as a control processing unit that controls each circuit block provided in the imaging apparatus 1 and controls each circuit block based on an instruction input signal from the input operation unit 86.

The input operation unit 86 outputs an instruction input signal corresponding to the operation by the user to the CPU 85.

The lens drive control unit 87 controls a drive source that drives each lens of the lens group 88 based on a control signal from the CPU 85.

The memory 90 is a semiconductor memory that can be attached to and detached from a slot connected to the R / W 84, for example. The memory 90 may be a built-in semiconductor memory.

Hereinafter, the operation of the imaging apparatus 1 will be described.

In the standby state for photographing, under the control of the CPU 85, the image signal photographed in the camera block 80 is output to the display unit 83 via the camera signal processing unit 81 and displayed as a camera through image. When an instruction input signal for zooming is input from the input operation unit 86, the CPU 85 outputs a control signal to the lens drive control unit 87, and a predetermined lens group 88 is controlled based on the control of the lens drive control unit 87. The lens is moved.

When the shutter of the camera block 80 is operated by an instruction input signal from the input operation unit 86, the captured image signal is output from the camera signal processing unit 81 to the image processing unit 82, subjected to compression encoding processing, and predetermined data Converted to digital data in format. The converted data is output to the R / W 84 and written into the memory 90.

Focusing is performed by the lens drive control unit 87 moving a predetermined lens of the lens group 88 based on a control signal from the CPU 85.

When reproducing the image data recorded in the memory 90, predetermined image data is read from the memory 90 by the R / W 84 in accordance with an operation on the input operation unit 86, and decompression decoding processing is performed by the image processing unit 82. Is performed, the reproduced image signal is output to the display unit 83 to display the reproduced image.

<Summary>
As described above, the imaging apparatus 1 includes the first arm 21 that is rotatably supported by the apparatus body 2 with the first rotation shaft 23a as a fulcrum, and the second rotation by the first arm 21. A second arm 30 rotatably supported by the

shafts

32a and 32a as a fulcrum, and a monitor 3 rotatably supported by the second arm 30 with the third

rotational shafts

35a and 35a as fulcrums. The axial direction of the first rotating shaft 23a, the axial direction of the second

rotating shafts

32a and 32a, and the axial direction of the third

rotating shafts

35a and 35a are the same direction.

Accordingly, since the first arm 21, the second arm 30, and the monitor 3 are rotated in the same direction with respect to the apparatus main body 2, the rotation operation until the start of photographing is simple, and the orientation of the display surface 3a Therefore, it is easy to set the display surface 3a in a necessary direction, and the orientation of the display surface 3a can be adjusted appropriately to improve usability.

In addition, the imaging apparatus 1 includes an apparatus main body 2 having an imaging unit on one side, a monitor 3 that is movable between a storage position and a jumping position, and the other side opposite to one side from the apparatus main body 2. The eyepiece 10 is provided so as to protrude to the side, the storage position is the position where the display surface 3a faces the other side, and the pop-up position is the display surface 3a facing one side and the eyepiece 10 displays The position is located outside the projection range A of the surface 3a.

Accordingly, since the eyepiece 10 does not exist in the projection range of the display surface 3a at the projecting position, the display surface 3a is turned in an appropriate direction by a simple rotation operation until the start of photographing, and the orientation of the display surface 3a is adjusted. Therefore, it is easy to set the display surface 3a in a necessary direction, and the orientation of the display surface 3a can be adjusted appropriately to improve usability.

<Technology>
The present technology may be configured as follows.

(1)
The device body;
A first arm rotatably supported by the apparatus main body with a first rotation shaft as a fulcrum;
A second arm rotatably supported by the first arm with a second rotation axis as a fulcrum;
A monitor supported on the second arm so as to be rotatable about a third rotation shaft as a fulcrum;
An imaging apparatus in which the axial direction of the first rotation shaft, the axial direction of the second rotation shaft, and the axial direction of the third rotation shaft are the same.

(2)
An imaging unit is provided on one side of the apparatus body,
The monitor has a display surface and is movable between a storage position and a jumping position with respect to the apparatus main body;
An eyepiece is provided to protrude from the apparatus main body to the other side opposite to the one side,
The storage position is a position where the display surface faces the other side and the monitor is stored in the apparatus main body.
The image pickup apparatus according to (1), wherein the projecting position is a position where the display surface faces the one side and the eyepiece is located outside a projection range of the display surface.

(3)
The imaging apparatus according to (2), wherein the display surface is positioned above an upper surface of the apparatus main body at the projecting position.

(4)
The imaging device according to (2) or (3), wherein the display surface faces forward at the jumping position.

(5)
A first angle restricting portion for restricting a rotation angle of the first arm with respect to the apparatus main body;
A second angle restricting portion for restricting a rotation angle of the second arm with respect to the first arm;
The imaging apparatus according to any one of (1) to (4), further including a third angle restricting portion that restricts a rotation angle of the monitor with respect to the second arm.

(6)
The imaging apparatus according to any one of (2) to (4), wherein a rotation angle between the storage position of the first arm with respect to the apparatus main body and the jumping position is greater than 90 degrees.

(7)
The imaging apparatus according to any one of (1) to (6), wherein a lock unit that holds the first arm at a non-rotating position that does not rotate with respect to the apparatus main body is provided.

(8)
The monitor is movable between a storage position and a jumping position with respect to the apparatus main body,
At least the first arm is rotated and the monitor is moved to the jump position;
Selection of a plurality of shooting modes including a self-portrait shooting mode for shooting at the projecting position is possible,
The imaging apparatus according to (7), wherein when the self-portrait shooting mode is selected, the lock by the lock unit with respect to the first arm is released.

(9)
The monitor is movable between a storage position and a jumping position with respect to the apparatus main body,
An urging spring for urging the monitor in the direction from the storage position toward the jumping position is provided,
The imaging device according to (7) or (8), wherein the first arm is locked by the lock unit in a state where a biasing force is applied by the biasing spring at the storage position.

(10)
The monitor is movable between a storage position and a jumping position with respect to the apparatus main body,
The imaging device according to any one of (7) to (9), wherein the lock portion is closed by the second arm or the monitor at the storage position.

(11)
An apparatus body having an imaging unit on one side;
A monitor having a display surface and movable between a storage position and a jump position with respect to the apparatus main body;
An eyepiece provided to protrude from the apparatus main body to the other side opposite to the one side,
The storage position is a position where the display surface faces the other side and the monitor is stored in the apparatus main body.
The image pickup apparatus in which the projecting position is a position in which the display surface faces the one side and the eyepiece is located outside the projection range of the display surface.

(12)
A first arm supported rotatably on the apparatus main body with a first rotation shaft as a fulcrum;
A second arm supported rotatably on the first arm with a second rotation axis as a fulcrum;
The monitor is rotatably supported by the second arm with a third pivot shaft as a fulcrum;
The imaging device according to (11), wherein an axial direction of the first rotation shaft, an axial direction of the second rotation shaft, and an axial direction of the third rotation shaft are the same.

(13)
The imaging apparatus according to any one of (11) and (12), wherein the display surface is positioned above an upper surface of the apparatus main body at the protruding position.

(14)
The imaging device according to any one of (11) to (13), wherein the display surface is directed forward at the projecting position.

(15)
A first angle restricting portion for restricting a rotation angle of the first arm with respect to the apparatus main body;
A second angle restricting portion for restricting a rotation angle of the second arm with respect to the first arm;
The imaging apparatus according to (12), further including a third angle restriction unit that restricts a rotation angle of the monitor with respect to the second arm.

(16)
The imaging apparatus according to (12), wherein a rotation angle between the storage position of the first arm with respect to the apparatus main body and the jumping position is greater than 90 degrees.

(17)
The imaging apparatus according to (12), wherein a lock portion that holds the first arm at a non-rotating position that does not rotate with respect to the apparatus main body is provided.

(18)
At least the first arm is rotated and the monitor is moved to the jump position;
Selection of a plurality of shooting modes including a self-portrait shooting mode for shooting at the projecting position is possible,
The imaging apparatus according to (17), wherein the lock by the lock unit with respect to the first arm is released when the self-portrait shooting mode is selected.

(19)
An urging spring for urging the monitor in the direction from the storage position toward the jumping position is provided,
The imaging device according to (17) or (18), wherein the first arm is locked by the lock portion in a state in which a biasing force is applied by the biasing spring at the storage position.

(20)
The imaging device according to any one of (17) to (19), wherein the lock portion is closed by the second arm or the monitor at the storage position.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Imaging device, 2 ... Apparatus main body, 3 ... Monitor, 3a ... Display surface, 4d ... Lens mount part (imaging part), 10 ... Eyepiece part, 11 ... Imaging element (imaging part), 12 ... Lock part, 19 ... Biasing spring, 20b ... Support surface part (first angle regulating part), 21 ... First arm, 23a ... First rotating shaft, 25a ... Second angle regulating part, 30 ... Second arm, 32a ... 2nd rotation axis, 32c ... 3rd angle control part, 35a ... 3rd rotation axis, 89 ... Image pick-up element

Claims

The device body;
A first arm rotatably supported by the apparatus main body with a first rotation shaft as a fulcrum;
A second arm rotatably supported by the first arm with a second rotation axis as a fulcrum;
A monitor supported on the second arm so as to be rotatable about a third rotation shaft as a fulcrum;
An imaging apparatus in which the axial direction of the first rotation shaft, the axial direction of the second rotation shaft, and the axial direction of the third rotation shaft are the same.
An imaging unit is provided on one side of the apparatus body,
The monitor has a display surface and is movable between a storage position and a jumping position with respect to the apparatus main body;
An eyepiece is provided to protrude from the apparatus main body to the other side opposite to the one side,
The storage position is a position where the display surface faces the other side and the monitor is stored in the apparatus main body.
The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the pop-out position is a position where the display surface faces the one side and the eyepiece is located outside a projection range of the display surface.
The imaging apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the display surface is positioned above an upper surface of the apparatus main body at the projecting position.
The imaging device according to claim 2, wherein the display surface faces frontward at the protruding position.
A first angle restricting portion for restricting a rotation angle of the first arm with respect to the apparatus main body;
A second angle restricting portion for restricting a rotation angle of the second arm with respect to the first arm;
The imaging device according to claim 1, further comprising a third angle restricting portion that restricts a rotation angle of the monitor with respect to the second arm.
The imaging apparatus according to claim 2, wherein a rotation angle between the storage position of the first arm with respect to the apparatus main body and the jumping position is greater than 90 degrees.
The imaging device according to claim 1, further comprising: a lock portion that holds the first arm in a non-rotating position where the first arm does not rotate with respect to the apparatus main body.
The monitor is movable between a storage position and a jumping position with respect to the apparatus main body,
At least the first arm is rotated and the monitor is moved to the jump position;
Selection of a plurality of shooting modes including a self-portrait shooting mode for shooting at the projecting position is possible,
The imaging apparatus according to claim 7, wherein when the self-portrait shooting mode is selected, the lock by the lock unit with respect to the first arm is released.
The monitor is movable between a storage position and a jumping position with respect to the apparatus main body,
An urging spring for urging the monitor in the direction from the storage position toward the jumping position is provided,
The imaging device according to claim 7, wherein the first arm is locked by the lock portion in a state where a biasing force is applied by the biasing spring at the storage position.
The monitor is movable between a storage position and a jumping position with respect to the apparatus main body,
The imaging device according to claim 7, wherein the lock unit is closed by the second arm or the monitor at the storage position.
An apparatus body having an imaging unit on one side;
A monitor having a display surface and movable between a storage position and a jump position with respect to the apparatus main body;
An eyepiece provided to protrude from the apparatus main body to the other side opposite to the one side,
The storage position is a position where the display surface faces the other side and the monitor is stored in the apparatus main body.
The image pickup apparatus in which the projecting position is a position in which the display surface faces the one side and the eyepiece is located outside the projection range of the display surface.
A first arm supported rotatably on the apparatus main body with a first rotation shaft as a fulcrum;
A second arm supported rotatably on the first arm with a second rotation axis as a fulcrum;
The monitor is rotatably supported by the second arm with a third pivot shaft as a fulcrum;
The imaging apparatus according to claim 11, wherein an axial direction of the first rotation shaft, an axial direction of the second rotation shaft, and an axial direction of the third rotation shaft are the same.
The imaging apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the display surface is positioned above an upper surface of the apparatus main body at the projecting position.
The imaging device according to claim 11, wherein the display surface faces frontward at the protruding position.
A first angle restricting portion for restricting a rotation angle of the first arm with respect to the apparatus main body;
A second angle restricting portion for restricting a rotation angle of the second arm with respect to the first arm;
The imaging device according to claim 12, further comprising a third angle restricting portion that restricts a rotation angle of the monitor with respect to the second arm.
The imaging apparatus according to claim 12, wherein a rotation angle between the storage position of the first arm with respect to the apparatus main body and the jumping position is greater than 90 degrees.
The imaging device according to claim 12, further comprising: a lock portion that holds the first arm at a non-rotating position where the first arm does not rotate with respect to the apparatus main body.
At least the first arm is rotated and the monitor is moved to the jump position;
Selection of a plurality of shooting modes including a self-portrait shooting mode for shooting at the projecting position is possible,
The imaging device according to claim 17, wherein when the self-portrait shooting mode is selected, the lock by the lock unit is released with respect to the first arm.
An urging spring for urging the monitor in the direction from the storage position toward the jumping position is provided,
The imaging device according to claim 17, wherein the first arm is locked by the lock portion in a state where a biasing force is applied by the biasing spring at the storage position.
The imaging device according to claim 17, wherein the lock unit is closed by the second arm or the monitor at the storage position.