WO2020246317A1 - 撮像装置、および撮像制御方法 - Google Patents

撮像装置、および撮像制御方法 Download PDF

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WO2020246317A1
WO2020246317A1 PCT/JP2020/020762 JP2020020762W WO2020246317A1 WO 2020246317 A1 WO2020246317 A1 WO 2020246317A1 JP 2020020762 W JP2020020762 W JP 2020020762W WO 2020246317 A1 WO2020246317 A1 WO 2020246317A1
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大輔 中尾
翔平 野口
二郎 高鳥
紘彰 海老
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  • the present disclosure relates to an imaging device capable of zooming and framing, and an imaging control method.
  • the imaging apparatus includes an imaging unit, a zoom unit, a framing unit, and a zoom unit and a framing unit when one of the zoom unit and the framing unit is operated by a user. It is provided with a control unit that controls the one that is not operated by the user operation according to the movement of the subject.
  • the zoom unit And, of the framing units, the one that is not operated by the user operation is controlled according to the movement of the subject.
  • the zoom unit and the framing unit are operated by the user operation.
  • the one without it is controlled according to the movement of the subject.
  • FIG. 1 shows an outline of the configuration of the image pickup apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the imaging apparatus includes an imaging unit 1, a zoom unit 2, a framing unit 3, a zoom operation unit 4, a framing operation unit 5, a prediction processing unit 6, and a framing adjustment control unit 7.
  • a lens unit 8 and a framing adjustment setting unit 9 are provided.
  • the image pickup unit 1 includes an image pickup device such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor).
  • the imaging unit 1 captures a subject and outputs an imaging signal.
  • the zoom unit 2 performs zooming on the subject.
  • the subject may be the entire subject or a specific part of the subject.
  • the zoom unit 2 can be operated by a user operation via the zoom operation unit 4.
  • the zoom unit 2 performs processing according to the movement of the subject.
  • the zoom unit 2 includes, for example, at least one of a lens driving unit that drives the lens unit 8 to perform optical zooming and an image processing unit that performs electronic zooming based on an image pickup signal from the image pickup unit 1. You may be.
  • the framing unit 3 performs framing on the subject.
  • the framing unit 3 can be operated by a user operation via the framing operation unit 5.
  • the framing unit 3 performs processing according to the movement of the subject when the zoom unit 2 is operated by a user operation.
  • the framing unit 3 includes, for example, at least one of a camera shake correction unit that drives at least one of the image pickup unit 1 and the lens unit 8 to perform camera shake correction, and a posture adjustment mechanism that can adjust the posture of the entire image pickup apparatus. You may.
  • the posture adjustment mechanism may be a pan head, a tripod, or the like provided with the adjustment mechanism.
  • the zoom operation unit 4 performs a zooming operation on the zoom unit 2.
  • the zoom operation unit 4 is a portion operated by the user.
  • at least a zoom ring that drives the lens unit 8 to enable the user operation of the zoom unit 2 and an operation button provided on the lens unit 8 are provided.
  • One may be included.
  • the framing operation unit 5 is a part operated by the user, and performs a framing operation on the framing unit 3.
  • the prediction processing unit 6 recognizes the movement of the subject and predicts whether or not the subject deviates from the predetermined shooting range.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 corresponds to a specific example of the "control unit" in the technology of the present disclosure.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 moves the subject in the zoom unit 2 and the framing unit 3 which is not operated by the user operation. Control according to.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 controls the zoom unit 2 and the framing unit 3 which are not operated by the user operation according to the movement of the subject so that the subject does not deviate from the predetermined shooting range.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 is an example of control according to the movement of the subject. Specifically, when the prediction processing unit 6 predicts that the subject is out of the predetermined shooting range, the zoom unit 2 is operated by the user.
  • the framing unit 3 When zooming is performed based on the operation, the framing unit 3 is controlled to adjust the framing so that the subject does not deviate from the predetermined shooting range.
  • the operation mode in which the framing adjustment is performed by giving priority to the zooming operation by the user in this way is also referred to as a “zooming priority mode”.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 specifically, when the prediction processing unit 6 predicts that the subject is out of a predetermined shooting range, the framing unit 3 is used by the user.
  • the zoom unit 2 is controlled to adjust the framing so that the subject does not deviate from the predetermined shooting range.
  • the operation mode in which the framing operation by the user is prioritized and the framing adjustment is performed in this way is also referred to as a “framing priority mode”.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 controls the zoom unit 2 to determine when the framing unit 3 is operated by a user operation and the prediction processing unit 6 predicts that the subject does not deviate from the predetermined shooting range. You may want to control to maintain the zoom position of.
  • the imaging device may further include a shutter button that instructs the imaging unit 1 to operate the shutter.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 may perform framing adjustment, which is a control according to the movement of the subject, when the shutter button is half-pressed.
  • the lens unit 8 forms an optical image of the subject.
  • the lens unit 8 preferably has a zoom lens capable of zooming. Further, it is preferable that the lens unit 8 has a lens configuration capable of adjusting the aperture and the focus.
  • the framing adjustment setting unit 9 includes, for example, a mode dial for setting an operation mode at the time of shooting, a main body operation button, and the like.
  • the framing adjustment setting unit 9 sets, for example, an operation mode for performing framing adjustment, which is a control according to the movement of the subject.
  • the imaging device may have a configuration in which some of the components shown in FIG. 1 are provided externally.
  • the prediction processing unit 6 may be provided outside the imaging device.
  • FIG. 2 shows a specific example of the configuration of the camera to which the image pickup apparatus according to the first embodiment is applied.
  • the camera according to the first embodiment includes a camera body 100 and an angle of view adjusting unit 50 that controls the posture of the camera body 100.
  • the camera according to the first embodiment may further include a separate sensor 60.
  • the camera body 100 includes an image sensor unit 10, a lens unit 20, a lens IF (interface) 23, a processing unit 30, a trigger IF (interface) 41, a display unit 42, and a recording medium 43. ..
  • the display unit 42 and the recording medium 43 may be configured separately from the camera body 100.
  • the image sensor unit 10 includes an exposure unit 11, an image sensor actuator 12, and an image stabilization control unit 13.
  • the exposure unit 11 corresponds to a specific example of the imaging unit 1 in the configuration of FIG.
  • the exposure unit 11 includes an image pickup element such as a CCD or CMOS, captures a subject, and outputs an image pickup signal.
  • the image sensor actuator 12 corresponds to a specific example of the framing unit 3 in the case of performing image stabilization in the configuration of FIG.
  • the image sensor actuator 12 performs optical image stabilization by driving (moving) the image sensor of the exposure unit 11 under the control of the image stabilization control unit 13.
  • the lens unit 20 corresponds to a specific example of the lens unit 8 in the configuration of FIG.
  • the lens unit 20 has a zoom lens capable of zooming. Further, the lens unit 20 has a lens configuration capable of adjusting the aperture and the focus. Further, the lens unit 20 has a lens configuration capable of optically correcting camera shake.
  • the lens unit 20 includes a lens actuator 21 and a lens actuator control unit 22.
  • the lens actuator 21 corresponds to a specific example of the zoom unit 2 in the case of performing optical zooming in the configuration of FIG. Further, the lens actuator 21 corresponds to a specific example of the framing unit 3 in the case of performing image stabilization in the configuration of FIG.
  • the lens actuator 21 drives (moves) the lens of the lens unit 20 according to the control of the lens actuator control unit 22, thereby performing optical zooming, focus adjustment, and the like. Further, the lens actuator 21 performs optical image stabilization by driving (moving) the lens of the lens unit 20 according to the control by the image stabilization control unit 13 and the lens actuator control unit 22.
  • the lens actuator control unit 22 controls the lens actuator 21 to drive the lenses constituting the lens unit 20 to perform zooming, focus adjustment, optical camera shake correction, and the like.
  • the lens IF23 includes, for example, an operation button, a zoom ring, a zoom ring contact detection sensor, and the like.
  • the lens IF23 corresponds to a specific example of the zoom operation unit 4 and the framing operation unit 5 in the configuration of FIG.
  • the camera shake correction control unit 13 controls the image sensor actuator 12 to move the image sensor of the exposure unit 11 (optical axis shift, etc.) to perform optical camera shake correction. Further, the camera shake correction control unit 13 controls the lens actuator 21 together with the lens actuator control unit 22 to move the lens of the lens unit 20 (optical axis shift, etc.) to perform optical camera shake correction.
  • the processing unit 30 includes a recognition / prediction processing unit 31, a processing execution determination unit 32, and an image development processing unit 33.
  • the recognition / prediction processing unit 31 corresponds to a specific example of the prediction processing unit 6 in the configuration of FIG.
  • the recognition / prediction processing unit 31 recognizes the movement of the entire subject or a specific portion of the subject, and predicts whether or not the entire subject or the specific portion of the subject deviates from the predetermined shooting range.
  • the recognition / prediction processing unit 31 performs recognition / prediction processing based on the image pickup signal from the exposure unit 11, but it is desirable that the recognition / prediction processing be high-speed. Therefore, it is desirable that the image data read at high speed by thinning out pixels or the like is input to the recognition / prediction processing unit 31.
  • the recognition / prediction processing unit 31 may perform recognition / prediction processing based on the sensor signal from the separate sensor 60.
  • the recognition / prediction processing unit 31 has a camera shake correction control unit 13, a lens actuator control unit 22, and an attitude control actuator so that control is performed according to the operation mode set from the trigger IF 41 or the like based on the recognition and prediction results. Controls the control unit 52.
  • the processing execution determination unit 32 causes the recognition / prediction processing unit 31 and the image development processing unit 33 to execute various processes according to the operation mode set by the trigger IF 41 based on the trigger signal from the trigger IF 41.
  • the image development processing unit 33 corresponds to a specific example of the zoom unit 2 in the case of performing electronic zooming in the configuration of FIG.
  • the image development processing unit 33 generates image data suitable for recording on the recording medium 43 based on the image pickup signal from the exposure unit 11. Further, the image development processing unit 33 generates image data suitable for display on the display unit 42 based on the image pickup signal from the exposure unit 11. In addition, the image development processing unit 33 performs image enlargement processing and the like when performing electronic zooming.
  • the image pickup signal input from the exposure unit 11 to the image development processing unit 33 is normal image data read out for all pixels.
  • the trigger IF 41 includes, for example, a shutter button, a mode dial, and the like.
  • the trigger IF 41 corresponds to a specific example of the framing adjustment setting unit 9 in the configuration of FIG.
  • the display unit 42 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic (Electro Luminescence) display, or the like, and displays captured image data. Further, the display unit 42 may display a warning that the adjustment limit of the framing adjustment by the framing adjustment control unit 7 is approaching.
  • the recording medium 43 is a recording medium such as a semiconductor recording element capable of recording captured image data.
  • the recording medium 43 may be a built-in type built in the camera body 100, or an external recording medium such as a card type that can be removed from the inside of the camera body 100.
  • the angle of view adjusting unit 50 includes an attitude control actuator 51 and an attitude control actuator control unit 52.
  • the angle of view adjusting unit 50 includes, for example, a pan head, a tripod, and the like.
  • the attitude control actuator 51 corresponds to a specific example of the framing unit 3 when adjusting the attitude of the entire camera in the configuration of FIG.
  • the attitude control actuator 51 moves the camera body 100 by driving (moving) a pan head, a tripod, or the like in accordance with control by the attitude control actuator control unit 52, and performs framing.
  • the attitude control actuator control unit 52 controls the attitude control actuator 51 to drive a pan head, a tripod, or the like to perform framing.
  • the recognition / prediction processing unit 31, the image stabilization control unit 13, the lens actuator control unit 22, and the attitude control actuator control unit 52 each correspond to a specific example of the framing adjustment control unit 7 in the configuration of FIG.
  • the prediction processing unit 6 automatically recognizes the movement of the subject, and the framing adjustment control unit 7 automatically adjusts either the zoom unit 2 or the framing unit 3. Keep the subject within the specified shooting range.
  • the predetermined shooting range may be the entire shooting angle of view range, or may be a preset designated area as shown in the operation example of FIG. 8 described later.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 controls the framing unit 3 to perform framing adjustment so that the subject does not frame out.
  • the framing priority mode the user manually adjusts the framing, and the framing adjustment control unit 7 controls the zoom unit 2 to perform framing adjustment so that the subject does not frame out.
  • the target of the framing adjustment may be the entire subject such as a person or an animal, or may be a specific part of the subject.
  • it may be a face, eyes, or the like in a subject such as a person or an animal.
  • the subject or a plurality of specific parts of the subject may exist.
  • FIG. 3 shows an outline of framing adjustment in the zooming priority mode in the image pickup apparatus according to the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 shows an outline of framing adjustment in the framing priority mode in the image pickup apparatus according to the first embodiment.
  • the case where the subject 70 is a bird is taken as an example.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 controls the framing unit 3 to automatically perform framing adjustment so that the subject 70 does not frame out (FIG. 3 (C)).
  • the subject is divided into a plurality of parts.
  • it is a scene of playing soccer, and a subject 71 (player) and a subject 72 (ball) exist.
  • the prediction processing unit 6 recognizes that the subject 72 is out of the shooting angle of view range (FIG. 4 (B)) when the user manually adjusts the framing (FIG. 4 (A)).
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 controls the zoom unit 2 to zoom out so that the subject 72 is within the shooting angle of view range, thereby automatically performing the framing adjustment (FIG. 4 (C)).
  • the technique of the present disclosure is effective even if the subject is divided into a plurality of parts.
  • FIG. 5 shows a comparison between an outline of general automatic exposure control (FIG. 5 (A)) and an outline of framing adjustment by an imaging device according to the first embodiment (FIG. 5 (B)). ..
  • the image pickup apparatus is a technique in which the user operates one of framing and zooming, and the image pickup apparatus automatically adjusts the other.
  • the framing priority mode is set, and when the user operates the zooming, the framing priority mode is set.
  • FIG. 6 shows an example of a basic operation flow when framing adjustment is performed in the zooming priority mode by the image pickup apparatus according to the first embodiment.
  • the prediction processing unit 6 automatically identifies the subject (step S101). Further, the user may manually specify the subject by the framing adjustment setting unit 9. Next, the imaging device starts the operation in the zooming priority mode (step S102).
  • the prediction processing unit 6 determines whether or not the subject is likely to deviate from the shooting angle of view. It recognizes and predicts whether or not it is present (step S104). When there are a plurality of subjects, the subjects may approach or move away from each other. When the prediction processing unit 6 recognizes and predicts that the subject is unlikely to deviate from the shooting angle of view or does not deviate from the shooting angle of view (step S104; N), the process returns to step S103.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 controls the framing unit 3 to adjust the optical axis. Then, the framing is adjusted in the direction in which the subject does not deviate from the shooting angle of view (basically, the direction in which the subject comes toward the center of the screen) (step S105).
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 determines whether or not it is within the adjustment limit of the framing adjustment (step S106).
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 determines that the framing adjustment is not within the adjustment limit (step S106; N)
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 releases (stops) the control of the framing adjustment in the zooming priority mode (step S109).
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 may use the display unit 42 (step S106; Y) as necessary.
  • a display warning that the adjustment limit of the framing adjustment is approaching, the degree of the adjustment limit, the framing direction for relaxing the framing adjustment, and the like are displayed (step S107).
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 causes the display unit 42 (FIG. 2) to display, for example, in which direction the user shifts the framing to create an adjustment margin by using colors, texts, images, or the like.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 controls the lens actuator 21 (FIG. 2) and the like as necessary to reduce the aperture. And focus are automatically adjusted (step S108), and the process returns to step S103.
  • FIG. 7 shows an example of an operation flow when the framing adjustment in the zooming priority mode is performed on a specific part by the imaging device according to the first embodiment.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 performs framing adjustment so as to keep a specific part (object) such as eyes or face within the shooting angle of view range instead of the entire subject. In this case, it does not matter if the entire subject is out of the shooting angle of view range, and close-up photography can be performed.
  • the prediction processing unit 6 automatically identifies a specific part of the subject (step S121). Further, the user may manually specify a specific part of the subject by the framing adjustment setting unit 9. Next, the image pickup apparatus starts the operation in the zooming priority mode (step S122).
  • step S123 when the position of the specific part changes due to the zooming operation by the user, the framing operation by the user, or the movement of the specific part (step S123), the prediction processing unit 6 determines whether or not the specific part is likely to deviate from the shooting angle of view. , Or whether or not it is out of alignment is recognized and predicted (step S124). When the prediction processing unit 6 recognizes and predicts that the specific portion is not likely to deviate from the shooting angle of view or does not deviate from the shooting angle of view (step S124; N), the process returns to the process of step S123.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 controls the framing unit 3 to adjust the optical axis.
  • the framing is adjusted in a direction in which the specific portion does not deviate from the shooting angle of view (basically, the direction in which the specific portion comes toward the center of the screen).
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 determines whether or not it is within the adjustment limit of the framing adjustment (step S126).
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 determines that the framing adjustment is not within the adjustment limit (step S126; N)
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 releases (stops) the control of the framing adjustment in the zooming priority mode (step S129).
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 may use the display unit 42 (step S126; Y) as necessary.
  • a display warning that the adjustment limit of the framing adjustment is approaching, the degree of the adjustment limit, the framing direction for relaxing the framing adjustment, and the like are displayed (step S127).
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 causes the display unit 42 (FIG. 2) to display, for example, in which direction the user shifts the framing to create an adjustment margin by using colors, texts, images, or the like.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 controls the lens actuator 21 (FIG. 2) and the like as necessary to reduce the aperture. And focus are automatically adjusted (step S128), and the process returns to step S123.
  • FIG. 8 shows an example of an operation flow in the case where the framing adjustment in the zooming priority mode is performed on a specific part and a designated area by the imaging device according to the first embodiment.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 does not maintain the specific part within the shooting angle of view range, but maintains the specific part in the designated area preset by the framing adjustment setting unit 9. I do.
  • a more precise composition can be maintained.
  • the prediction processing unit 6 automatically identifies a specific part of the subject (step S131). Further, the user may manually specify a specific part of the subject by the framing adjustment setting unit 9. Next, the image pickup apparatus starts the operation in the zooming priority mode (step S132).
  • step S133 when the position of the specific part changes due to the zooming operation by the user, the framing operation by the user, or the movement of the specific part (step S133), the prediction processing unit 6 determines whether or not the specific part is likely to deviate from the designated area. Alternatively, it recognizes and predicts whether or not it has come off (step S134). When the prediction processing unit 6 recognizes and predicts that the specific portion is unlikely to deviate from the designated area or does not deviate from the designated area (step S134; N), the process returns to the process of step S133.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 controls the framing unit 3 to adjust the optical axis. Then, the framing is adjusted in the direction in which the specific part does not deviate from the designated area (basically, the direction in which the specific part comes toward the center of the screen) (step S135).
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 determines whether or not it is within the adjustment limit of the framing adjustment (step S136).
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 determines that the framing adjustment is not within the adjustment limit (step S136; N)
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 releases (stops) the control of the framing adjustment in the zooming priority mode (step S139).
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 may use the display unit 42 (step S136; Y) as necessary.
  • a display warning that the adjustment limit of the framing adjustment is approaching, the degree of the adjustment limit, the framing direction for relaxing the framing adjustment, and the like are displayed (step S137).
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 causes the display unit 42 (FIG. 2) to display, for example, in which direction the user shifts the framing to create an adjustment margin by using colors, texts, images, or the like.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 controls the lens actuator 21 (FIG. 2) and the like as necessary to reduce the aperture. And focus are automatically adjusted (step S138), and the process returns to step S133.
  • FIG. 9 shows an example of a basic operation flow when framing adjustment is performed in the framing priority mode by the image pickup apparatus according to the first embodiment.
  • the prediction processing unit 6 automatically identifies the subject (step S201). Further, the user may manually specify the subject by the framing adjustment setting unit 9. Next, the image pickup apparatus starts the operation in the framing priority mode (step S202).
  • step S203 when the position of the subject changes due to the framing operation by the user or the movement of the subject (step S203), the prediction processing unit 6 recognizes whether or not the subject is likely to deviate from the shooting angle of view. , Predict (step S204). When there are a plurality of subjects, the subjects may approach or move away from each other. When the prediction processing unit 6 recognizes and predicts that the subject is unlikely to deviate from the shooting angle of view or does not deviate from the shooting angle of view (step S204; N), the process returns to the process of step S203.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 controls the zoom unit 2 to zoom by driving the lens. Framing adjustment is performed by performing out and adjusting the zoom position so that the subject does not deviate from the shooting angle of view (step S205).
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 determines whether or not it is within the adjustment limit of the framing adjustment (step S206).
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 determines that the framing adjustment is within the adjustment limit (step S206; Y), the process returns to the process of step S203. On the other hand, if it is determined that the framing adjustment is not within the adjustment limit (step S206; N), the brightness, focus, and the like may change due to the framing operation by the user. Therefore, the framing adjustment control unit 7: After controlling the lens actuator 21 (FIG. 2) and the like to automatically adjust the aperture and focus (step S207) as necessary, the control of the framing adjustment in the framing priority mode is released (stopped) (step S208). ..
  • FIG. 10 shows an example of an operation flow in the case where the framing adjustment in the framing priority mode is performed while maintaining the designated zoom position by the imaging device according to the first embodiment.
  • the designated zoom position is specified in advance by the framing adjustment setting unit 9, or the predetermined designated zoom position is stored in advance.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 maintains the zoom position as much as possible as long as the subject does not deviate from the shooting angle of view range, but even after zooming out due to the possibility of deviating from the angle of view, the framing adjustment control unit 7 returns to the shooting angle of view range. If there is a margin, zoom in and control to maintain the original specified zoom position.
  • the prediction processing unit 6 automatically identifies the subject (step S221). Further, the user may manually specify the subject by the framing adjustment setting unit 9. Further, the framing adjustment setting unit 9 specifies the designated zoom position in advance, or stores the predetermined designated zoom position in advance. Next, the image pickup apparatus starts the operation in the framing priority mode (step S222).
  • the prediction processing unit 6 recognizes whether or not the subject is likely to deviate from the shooting angle of view. , Predict (step S224).
  • the subjects may approach or move away from each other.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 When the prediction processing unit 6 recognizes and predicts that the subject is unlikely to deviate from the shooting angle of view or does not deviate from the shooting angle of view (step S224; N), the framing adjustment control unit 7 then moves to the designated zoom position. It is determined whether or not they match (step S229). When the framing adjustment control unit 7 determines that the position is in the designated zoom position (step S229; N), the process returns to the process of step S223. On the other hand, when it is determined that the zoom position is not in the designated zoom position (step S229; Y), the framing adjustment control unit 7 controls the zoom unit 2 to zoom in or out by driving the lens to obtain the designated zoom position. After adjusting the zoom position so as to be (step S230), the process returns to the process of step S223.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 controls the zoom unit 2 to drive the lens.
  • the framing is adjusted by adjusting the zoom position so that the subject does not deviate from the shooting angle of view (step S225).
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 determines whether or not it is within the adjustment limit of the framing adjustment (step S226).
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 determines that the framing adjustment is within the adjustment limit (step S226; Y), the process returns to the process of step S223.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 After controlling the lens actuator 21 (FIG. 2) and the like to automatically adjust the aperture and focus (step S227) as necessary, the control of the framing adjustment in the framing priority mode is released (stopped) (step S228). ..
  • FIG. 11 shows an example of an operation flow when the framing adjustment in the framing priority mode is performed on a specific portion by the imaging device according to the first embodiment while maintaining the designated zoom position.
  • the framing adjustment setting unit 9 performs framing adjustment so as to keep a specific part (object) such as eyes or face within the shooting angle of view range instead of the entire subject.
  • the prediction processing unit 6 automatically identifies a specific part of the subject (step S231). Further, the user may manually specify a specific part of the subject by the framing adjustment setting unit 9. Further, the framing adjustment setting unit 9 specifies the designated zoom position in advance, or stores the predetermined designated zoom position in advance. Next, the image pickup apparatus starts the operation in the framing priority mode (step S232).
  • the prediction processing unit 6 determines whether or not the specific part is likely to deviate from the shooting angle of view. Is recognized and predicted (step S234). When there are a plurality of specific parts, the specific parts may approach or separate from each other.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 determines the designated zoom position. It is determined whether or not the conditions are met (step S239).
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 determines that the position is in the designated zoom position (step S239; N)
  • the process returns to the process of step S233.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 controls the zoom unit 2 to zoom in or out by driving the lens to obtain the designated zoom position. After adjusting the zoom position so as to be (step S240), the process returns to the process of step S233.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 controls the zoom unit 2 to control the lens.
  • the framing is adjusted by zooming out by driving and adjusting the zoom position so that the specific portion does not deviate from the shooting angle of view (step S235).
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 determines whether or not it is within the adjustment limit of the framing adjustment (step S236).
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 determines that the framing adjustment is within the adjustment limit (step S236; Y), the process returns to the process of step S233.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 After controlling the lens actuator 21 (FIG. 2) and the like as necessary to automatically adjust the aperture and focus (step S237), the control of the framing adjustment in the framing priority mode is released (stopped) (step S238). ..
  • the image pickup apparatus and the image pickup control method according to the first embodiment it is possible to add an operation such as automatically releasing the shutter during the operation of the framing adjustment.
  • an operation such as automatically releasing the shutter during the operation of the framing adjustment.
  • the shutter may be automatically released at the timing when the subject is about to deviate from the shooting angle of view.
  • the subject during the operation of framing adjustment, in order to improve convenience at the time of moving image editing, the subject enters the shooting angle of view and then exits. It is also possible to set a trimming flag in the image data at the moment of going.
  • the image pickup apparatus and the image pickup control method according to the first embodiment it is possible to perform framing adjustment so as to match the composition of the template registered in advance.
  • a plurality of template compositions may be prepared so that the user can select an arbitrary template from the operation buttons of the camera body 100 or the like.
  • the framing adjustment technique in the framing priority mode in the imaging device and the imaging control method according to the first embodiment may be used for automating the dolly zoom at the time of moving image shooting.
  • Dolly zoom is a shooting method that changes only the perspective of the background while keeping the size of the subject constant.
  • the imaging device and the imaging control method according to the first embodiment one of zooming and framing is performed by the user, and the other is automatically controlled by the imaging device side to reflect the intention of human composition determination. , The burden can be reduced.
  • object recognition and object tracking technology for automatic control of zooming and framing on the image pickup apparatus side, it is possible to realize stabilization as a composition, not just image stabilization.
  • the still image leads to an increase in shooting opportunities, and the moving image shooting realizes a stable angle of view, thereby reducing the burden on the photographer. At the same time, it can contribute to improving the quality of photographs or videos.
  • the imaging device and the imaging control method by setting the target of framing adjustment to a specific part (eyes, face, etc.) instead of the entire subject, the attention position is within the shooting angle of view range. You can keep paying. In this case, even if the user performs zooming exceeding the subject size, the framing adjustment operation continues. For example, by targeting the eyes for framing adjustment, it can be applied to bust-up and face-up. The benefits are great even in the eyes of animals. Further, by setting the optical axis maintenance range by framing adjustment to a designated area within the angle of view instead of the entire angle of view, it is possible to obtain more stable photographs and moving images as a composition.
  • zooming or framing becomes possible without moving the framing adjustment target from the screen.
  • the animal's eyes are zoomed in the zooming priority mode as the target of framing adjustment, if the animal's eyes are within the adjustment range of the optical axis, the animal's eyes will zoom without moving at one point of the angle of view. You will be able to do it easily. This has great merits not only in the zooming priority mode but also in the framing priority mode.
  • the basic configuration of the imaging device according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure may be substantially the same as the configuration shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • the framing adjustment setting unit 9 may include, for example, a mode dial, a main body operation button, and the like.
  • the framing adjustment setting unit 9 controls either the framing unit 3 or the zoom unit 2 for framing adjustment, which is control according to the movement of the subject by the framing adjustment control unit 7. It may include a first setting unit for setting whether or not to perform the operation. Further, the framing adjustment setting unit 9 may include a second setting unit for setting whether or not to perform framing adjustment by the framing adjustment control unit 7.
  • the imaging device it is possible to automatically switch between the zooming priority mode and the framing priority mode. For example, it is automatic while the user moves the zoom ring on the zoom operation unit 4 (FIG. 1) or the lens IF23 (FIG. 2) or presses a specific button on the zoom operation unit 4 (FIG. 1) or the lens IF23 (FIG. 2). It is also possible to set the zooming priority mode with, and in other cases, set the framing priority mode.
  • FIG. 12 shows an example of an operation flow in the case where the imaging device according to the second embodiment automatically switches the framing adjustment ON / OFF and selects the operation mode of the framing adjustment.
  • "zooming priority” setting, "framing priority” setting, and “framing priority” setting are performed by the mode dial or menu provided in the framing adjustment setting unit 9 (FIG. 1) and the trigger IF 41 (FIG. 2). You can select each setting of "Zooming priority / Framing priority automatic switching" setting and "Framing adjustment ON / OFF" setting.
  • the framing adjustment function itself can be turned ON / OFF independently by other interfaces.
  • ON / OFF can be instantly switched by a button on the lens IF23 (FIG. 2) or the trigger IF41 (FIG. 2). It is also conceivable that the framing adjustment is turned on while the shutter button is half-pressed, and turned off when the half-press is released.
  • the "Zooming priority / Framing priority automatic switching" setting the "Zooming priority” setting and the “Framing priority” setting are automatically switched according to the user's operation, and there is no need to operate with the mode dial or menu button. For example, “Zooming priority mode while the zoom ring is operating, framing priority mode after a certain period of time has passed” and “Zooming priority mode when the finger is touching the zoom ring, not touching” In some cases, the framing priority mode is used.
  • zooming in and out are automatically operated by controlling the zooming unit 2 by the framing adjustment control unit 7.
  • the zoom ring operates, the user's usability deteriorates, so it is possible not to give feedback on the zoom operation to the zoom lens when framing is prioritized.
  • the prediction processing unit 6 automatically identifies the subject (step S301). Further, the user may manually specify the subject by the framing adjustment setting unit 9.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 determines whether or not the "zooming priority" is set (step S302). When the framing adjustment control unit 7 determines that the "zooming priority" setting has been made (step S302; Y), then whether or not the current setting of the "framing adjustment ON / OFF" is ON. Is determined (step S306). When the framing adjustment control unit 7 determines that the current setting of "framing adjustment ON / OFF" is not ON (step S306; N), the framing adjustment control unit 7 cancels (stops) the zooming priority mode (step S308). Further, when the framing adjustment control unit 7 determines that the current setting of "framing adjustment ON / OFF" is ON (step S306; Y), the framing adjustment control unit 7 starts the operation in the zooming priority mode (step S309).
  • step S303 determines whether or not "framing priority” has been set.
  • step S303 determines whether or not "framing priority” has been set.
  • step S303 determines whether or not the current setting of the "framing adjustment ON / OFF" is ON.
  • step S307 determines that the current setting of "framing adjustment ON / OFF" is not ON.
  • step S307; N the framing adjustment control unit 7 cancels (stops) the zooming priority mode.
  • step S307; Y the framing adjustment control unit 7 starts the operation in the framing priority mode (step S310).
  • step S303; N If it is determined that "framing priority” has not been set (step S303; N), the framing adjustment control unit 7 next has "zooming priority / framing priority automatic switching" set. It is determined whether or not (step S304). When the framing adjustment control unit 7 determines that the "zooming priority / framing priority automatic switching" has not been set (step S304; N), the framing adjustment control unit 7 cancels (stops) the zooming priority mode (step S308). If the framing adjustment control unit 7 determines that "zooming priority / framing priority automatic switching" has been set (step S304; Y), then the zoom ring is operating or the zoom ring It is determined whether or not the finger is in contact with the (step S305).
  • step S305; Y When the framing adjustment control unit 7 determines that the zoom ring is operating or the finger is in contact with the zoom ring (step S305; Y), the framing adjustment control unit 7 proceeds to the process of step S306. If the framing adjustment control unit 7 determines that the zoom ring is in operation or the finger is not in contact with the zoom ring (step S305; N), the framing adjustment control unit 7 proceeds to the process of step S307.
  • the basic configuration of the imaging device according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure may be substantially the same as the configuration shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • the zoom unit 2 is operated by a user operation when the subject is predicted to be out of a predetermined shooting range by the prediction processing unit 6.
  • the framing unit 3 may be controlled to adjust the framing so that the subject does not deviate from the predetermined shooting range, and the zoom-in operation by the user operation may be invalidated.
  • FIG. 13 shows an example of a basic operation flow when the zooming operation is invalidated in a specific case while performing framing adjustment in the zooming priority mode by the imaging device according to the third embodiment.
  • steps S110 and S111 are added to the operation flow of FIG.
  • steps S110 and S111 are added to the operation flow of FIG.
  • a part different from the operation flow of FIG. 6 will be described.
  • step S104 When the prediction processing unit 6 recognizes and predicts that the subject is likely to deviate from the shooting angle of view or is predicted (step S104; Y), the framing adjustment control unit 7 then invalidates the zoom-in operation by the user. (The zoom-out operation remains valid) (step S110), and then the process proceeds to step S105.
  • the invalidation of the zoom-in operation for example, the zoom ring and the operation button are invalidated.
  • step S104 when the prediction processing unit 6 recognizes and predicts that the subject is unlikely to deviate from the shooting angle of view or does not deviate from the shooting angle of view (step S104; N), the framing adjustment control unit 7 then moves the framing adjustment control unit 7. If zoom-in is disabled, the zoom-in operation is enabled (step S111), and then the process proceeds to step S103.
  • the basic configuration of the imaging device according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure may be substantially the same as the configuration shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • the prediction processing unit 6 predicts whether or not the entire subject or a specific part of the subject is out of the predetermined shooting range according to the ratio of the entire subject to the predetermined shooting range. You may want to change the size of.
  • the prediction processing unit 6 When it is determined that the ratio of the entire subject or a specific part of the subject to the predetermined shooting range is sufficiently small, the prediction processing unit 6 currently predicts the target for predicting whether or not the subject is out of the predetermined shooting range. It may be changed to a larger target than the target. Further, when it is determined that the specific part of the subject does not fall within the predetermined shooting range, the prediction processing unit 6 predicts whether or not the target is out of the predetermined shooting range. It may be changed to a smaller target.
  • FIG. 14 shows an example of an operation flow in the case where the image pickup apparatus according to the fourth embodiment performs framing adjustment in the framing priority mode and gradually switches a specific portion to be framing adjustment. ..
  • An example will be described in which the specific parts to be adjusted for framing are "whole subject", "face", and "eyes" in descending order.
  • the specific portion to be adjusted for framing can be arbitrarily set from the framing adjustment setting unit 9 or the like.
  • the prediction processing unit 6 automatically identifies a specific part of the subject (step S401). Further, the user may manually specify a specific part of the subject by the framing adjustment setting unit 9. Next, the image pickup apparatus starts the operation in the zooming priority mode (step S402).
  • the prediction processing unit 6 changes the specific part with respect to the shooting angle of view. It is determined whether or not it is sufficiently small (step S404).
  • the prediction processing unit 6 determines that the specific part is sufficiently small with respect to the shooting angle of view (step S404; Y)
  • the prediction processing unit 6 changes the specific part (for example, if the specific part is "eyes", it is changed to "face”. If it is a "face”, it is changed to "the whole subject") (step S405), and then the process returns to the process of step S403.
  • step S404 when the prediction processing unit 6 determines that the specific part is not sufficiently small with respect to the shooting angle of view (step S404; N), it is likely that the specific part will not fit within the shooting angle of view next. Whether or not it is determined (step S406).
  • step S406 determines that the specific part is unlikely to fit within the shooting angle of view (step S406; Y)
  • the change of the specific part for example, if the specific part is "the entire subject", " After performing (change to "eyes” if "face” for "face) (step S407), the process returns to step S403.
  • step S406 determines that the specific part is unlikely to fit within the shooting angle of view (step S406; N)
  • step S408; N the process returns to step S423.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 controls the framing unit 3 to adjust the optical axis. Is performed, and framing adjustment is performed in a direction in which the specific portion does not deviate from the shooting angle of view (basically, the direction in which the specific portion comes toward the center of the screen) (step S409).
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 determines whether or not it is within the adjustment limit of the framing adjustment (step S410).
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 determines that the framing adjustment is not within the adjustment limit (step S410; N)
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 releases (stops) the control of the framing adjustment in the zooming priority mode (step S413).
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 may use the display unit 42 (step S410; Y) as necessary.
  • a display warning that the adjustment limit of the framing adjustment is approaching, the degree of the adjustment limit, the framing direction for relaxing the framing adjustment, and the like are displayed (step S411).
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 causes the display unit 42 (FIG. 2) to display, for example, in which direction the user shifts the framing to create an adjustment margin by using colors, texts, images, or the like.
  • the framing adjustment control unit 7 controls the lens actuator 21 (FIG. 2) and the like as necessary to reduce the aperture. And focus are automatically adjusted (step S412), and the process returns to step S403.
  • the present technology may have the following configuration. According to the present technology having the following configuration, framing adjustment can be easily performed.
  • Imaging unit and Zoom part and Framing part When one of the zoom unit and the framing unit is operated by a user operation, control is performed to control which of the zoom unit and the framing unit is not operated by the user operation according to the movement of the subject.
  • An image pickup device equipped with a unit. (2) The image pickup apparatus according to (1) above, wherein the framing unit performs processing according to the movement of the subject when the zoom unit is operated by the user operation. (3) The imaging device according to (1) or (2) above, wherein the zoom unit performs processing according to the movement of the subject when the framing unit is operated by the user operation. (4) When the zoom unit is operated by the user operation, the framing unit performs processing according to the movement of the subject.
  • the imaging device according to any one of (1) to (3) above, wherein the zoom unit performs processing according to the movement of the subject when the framing unit is operated by the user operation.
  • the imaging device according to any one of (1) to (4) above, further comprising a prediction processing unit that predicts whether or not the subject deviates from a predetermined shooting range based on the movement of the subject.
  • the control unit controls which of the zoom unit and the framing unit, which is not operated by the user operation, is controlled according to the movement of the subject so that the subject does not deviate from the predetermined shooting range (1).
  • the imaging apparatus according to any one of (5).
  • the zoom unit includes at least one of a lens driving unit that drives the lens unit to perform optical zooming and an image processing unit that performs electronic zooming based on an imaging signal (1) to (1).
  • the imaging device according to any one of 6).
  • the framing unit includes at least one of a camera shake correction unit that drives at least one of the image pickup unit and the lens unit to perform camera shake correction, and a posture adjustment mechanism that can adjust the posture of the entire image pickup apparatus ( The imaging device according to any one of 1) to (7). (9) The imaging according to any one of (1) to (8) above, further comprising a display unit for warning that the adjustment limit of the framing adjustment according to the movement of the subject by the zoom unit or the framing unit is approaching. apparatus.
  • the above (1) further includes a zoom ring that enables the user operation of the zoom unit by driving the lens unit, and a zoom operation unit that includes at least one operation button provided on the lens unit (1).
  • the imaging apparatus according to any one of (9).
  • (11) Also equipped with a shutter button, The imaging device according to any one of (1) to (10) above, wherein the control unit controls according to the movement of the subject when the shutter button is half-pressed.
  • (12) When the framing unit is operated by the user operation, the control unit controls the zoom unit to maintain a predetermined zoom position when it is predicted that the subject does not deviate from a predetermined shooting range.
  • the imaging apparatus according to any one of (1) to (11) above.
  • the imaging apparatus according to any one of. (14)
  • the control unit controls the framing unit when the subject is predicted to deviate from the predetermined shooting range, and when the zoom unit is operated by the user operation, the subject takes the predetermined shooting.
  • the imaging device according to any one of (1) to (14) above, wherein the framing is adjusted so as not to deviate from the range, and the zoom-in operation by the user operation is invalidated.
  • the image pickup apparatus according to (5) above, wherein the prediction processing unit changes the size of an object for predicting whether or not the subject deviates from the predetermined shooting range according to the ratio of the subject to the predetermined shooting range. .. (17) The prediction processing unit If it is determined that the entire subject or a specific part of the subject occupies a sufficiently small proportion of the predetermined shooting range, the target for predicting whether or not the subject is out of the predetermined shooting range is currently predicted. Change to a larger target than you have When it is determined that the specific part of the subject does not fall within the predetermined shooting range, the target for predicting whether or not it deviates from the predetermined shooting range is set to a smaller target than the currently predicted target.
  • the imaging device according to (16) above.
  • an imaging device including an imaging unit, a zoom unit, and a framing unit
  • an imaging control method that controls the one that is not used according to the movement of the subject.

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