Imaging device

Abstract

The utility model provides a camera device capable of giving a visual effect to a shot object image. The image pickup apparatus includes: a housing in which a film for recording an image of a subject by exposing the light of the subject to a photosensitive surface is loaded; and a light source that is provided inside the housing and that is capable of irradiating the light-sensitive surface with effect light that imparts a visual effect to the subject image by being exposed to the light-sensitive surface so as to overlap with the subject light.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The technology of the utility model relates to a camera device. Background Art

[0002] Patent document 1 describes a close-up adapter, which is composed of an adapter body that can be freely installed on a camera and a close-up lens that is arranged on the adapter body and is positioned on the front surface of the photographic lens when the adapter body is installed on the camera. The close-up adapter is characterized in that the close-up lens is surface-treated to become a translucent convex reflector, and when the convex reflector is observed from a close-up position, a range roughly the same as the photographic range is reflected.

[0003] Patent document 2 describes a universal filter for cameras, characterized in that the filter is composed of a plate-shaped transparent main body and a filter portion arranged in the central part of the main body, the filter portion is subjected to surface processing such as any one of colorless, blue, pink, yellow, green, and brown, any one of a combination of three of these colors, or any one of shape processing such as rough surface, embossing, fisheye, compound eye, and slit, or a combination of one of the colors and one of the shape processing, and the filter portion is opposite to the front surface of the lens portion of a film device with a lens, and the main body has a mounting component for mounting on a camera body.

[0004] Patent document 3 describes an electronic camera device with an optical viewfinder, which is characterized in that, in an electronic camera device having an imaging unit and an optical viewfinder unit, the optical viewfinder unit has an effect filter mounting unit and is provided with a filter category discrimination unit for discriminating the category of the effect filter mounted on the mounting unit.

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-119335

[0006] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-52454

[0007] Patent Document 3: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-252413 Utility Model Content

[0008] One embodiment of the technology according to the present invention provides an imaging device capable of imparting a visual effect to a subject image.

[0009] The first method involved in the technology of the utility model is a camera device, which comprises: a frame, which is loaded with a film that records a subject image by exposing the subject light to a photosensitive surface; and a light source, which is arranged in the frame and can irradiate effect light to the photosensitive surface, and the effect light gives a visual effect to the subject image by exposing it to the photosensitive surface in an overlapping manner with the subject light.

[0010] A second aspect according to the technology of the present invention is the imaging device according to the first aspect, wherein the light source is provided in the housing around an exposure opening through which subject light passes.

[0011] A third aspect of the technology of the present invention is the imaging device according to the second aspect, wherein the housing includes a frame member having an exposure opening.

[0012] The light source is provided on the frame member.

[0013] A fourth aspect of the technology of the present invention is the imaging device according to the second aspect, wherein the housing has a housing body for loading the film and an exposure opening, and the light source is arranged around the exposure opening in the housing body.

[0014] A fifth aspect of the technology of the present invention is the imaging device according to the first aspect, wherein the housing has a housing body in which the film is loaded, and the light source is fixed to the housing body.

[0015] A sixth aspect of the technology of the present invention is the imaging device according to the first aspect, comprising a diffusion member for diffusing the effect light, wherein the effect light diffused by the diffusion member is irradiated onto the photosensitive surface.

[0016] The seventh mode involved in the technology of the utility model is the camera device involved in the sixth mode, wherein a plurality of light sources are provided, and the diffusion component is a component formed by connecting a connecting portion and at least two diffusion portions, the at least two diffusion portions are respectively arranged opposite to at least two light sources among the plurality of light sources, and the connecting portion connects the diffusion portions to each other.

[0017] An eighth aspect of the technology of the present invention is the imaging device according to the seventh aspect, wherein the diffusion member further includes a light shielding member that shields effect light that propagates from the diffusion portion to the connection portion and leaks from the connection portion toward the photosensitive surface.

[0018] The ninth mode involved in the technology of the utility model is the camera device involved in the first mode, wherein a plurality of light sources are provided, and when looking down at the film in a loaded state, the plurality of light sources are arranged at positions symmetrical to the center of the photosensitive surface of the film.

[0019] A tenth aspect of the technology of the present invention is the imaging device according to the first aspect, wherein the light source is provided at a position facing the outer peripheral edge of the photosensitive surface of the film.

[0020] An eleventh aspect of the technology of the present invention is the imaging device according to the tenth aspect, wherein the light source is provided at a position facing at least one of four corners of the photosensitive surface of the film.

[0021] A twelfth aspect of the technology of the present invention is the imaging device according to the tenth aspect, wherein the light source is provided at a position facing a middle position of at least one of four sides of the photosensitive surface of the film.

[0022] A thirteenth aspect of the technology of the present invention is the imaging device according to the first aspect, wherein, in a plan view of the loaded film, the light sources are arranged concentrically with respect to the center of the photosensitive surface of the film.

[0023] A fourteenth aspect of the technology of the present invention is the imaging device according to the first aspect, wherein one light source is provided in the housing.

[0024] A fifteenth aspect of the technology of the present invention is the imaging device of the first aspect, wherein the light source can emit a variety of effect lights for obtaining different types of visual effects according to parameter settings.

[0025] The 16th mode involved in the technology of the utility model is the camera device involved in the 15th mode, wherein the light source is composed of light-emitting elements of multiple colors that emit light of different colors, and a variety of effect lights can be emitted by adjusting the light intensity ratio of the light emitted by the light-emitting elements of each color.

[0026] The 17th mode involved in the technology of the utility model is the camera device involved in the 16th mode, wherein the light-emitting elements of each color perform pulsed light emission according to a driving pulse that is periodically input, and the parameters include at least one of the duty cycle of the driving pulse of the light-emitting element and the light-emitting time determined by the number of repetitions of the driving pulse.

[0027] An eighteenth aspect according to the technology of the present invention is the imaging device according to the seventeenth aspect, wherein the light emitting element is an LED.

[0028] The 19th mode involved in the technology of the utility model is the camera device involved in the 1st mode, wherein the film is an instant film in which a developer for developing a latent image recorded on a photosensitive surface is sealed and the developer can be developed on the photosensitive surface after exposure.

[0029] A 20th aspect of the technology of the present invention is the imaging device according to the 1st aspect, wherein the visual effect includes a color tone effect which is an effect of applying a change to the color development of the film.

[0030] The 21st mode involved in the technology of the present utility model is a camera device, which comprises: a frame, which is equipped with a camera element for capturing a subject image by exposing the subject light to a light receiving surface; and a light source, which is arranged in the frame and can irradiate the light receiving surface with effect light, and the effect light is exposed on the light receiving surface in an overlapping manner with the subject light to give a visual effect to the subject image. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 It is an external perspective view showing a configuration example of a camera according to an embodiment.

[0032] Figure 2 It is an external perspective view showing a configuration example of a camera according to an embodiment.

[0033] Figure 3 It is a side view showing an external appearance of a configuration example of a camera according to an embodiment.

[0034] Figure 4 It is a rear view showing an appearance of a configuration example of a camera according to the embodiment.

[0035] Figure 5 This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of arrangement of light sources according to the embodiment.

[0036] Figure 6 This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of arrangement of light sources according to the embodiment.

[0037] Figure 7 It is a rear appearance view showing a structural example of a frame member according to the embodiment.

[0038] Figure 8 It is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration example of a frame member according to the embodiment.

[0039] Fig. 9 This is a conceptual diagram showing a configuration example of a surplus length processing configuration according to an embodiment.

[0040] Fig.10 This is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of an electrical system of a camera according to an embodiment.

[0041] Fig.11 This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of main functions of a processor of a camera according to an embodiment.

[0042] Fig.12 This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of main functions of a processor of a camera according to an embodiment.

[0043] Fig.13 This is an external perspective view showing an example of the operation of the camera according to the embodiment.

[0044] Fig.14 This is a flowchart showing an example of light source control processing according to the embodiment.

[0045] Fig.15 It is a rear view showing an appearance of a configuration example of a camera according to the embodiment.

[0046] Fig.16 It is a rear view showing an appearance of a configuration example of a camera according to the embodiment.

[0047] Fig.17 This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of arrangement of light sources according to the embodiment.

[0048] Fig.18 This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of arrangement of light sources according to the embodiment.

[0049] Fig.19 This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of arrangement of light sources according to the embodiment.

[0050] Fig. 20 This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of main functions of a processor of a camera according to an embodiment.

[0051] Fig.21 This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of main functions of a processor of a camera according to an embodiment.

[0052] Fig. 22 This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the shape of a film according to the embodiment.

[0053] Fig.23 This is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of an electrical system of a camera according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0054] An example of an embodiment of an imaging device according to the technology of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0055] In the following description, for the sake of convenience, three arrows, X, Y, and Z, are used to represent the front-to-back direction (also referred to as the depth direction), width direction, and height direction of the camera 10. First, the height direction is represented by arrow Z, and the arrow Z direction indicated by arrow Z is set as the upper direction of the camera 10, and the opposite direction thereof is set as the lower direction. The width direction is represented by arrow Y orthogonal to arrow Z, and the direction indicated by arrow Y is set as the right direction of the camera 10, and the opposite direction thereof is set as the left direction. The front-to-back direction is represented by arrow X orthogonal to arrow Z and arrow Y, and the direction indicated by arrow X is set as the front direction of the camera 10, and the opposite direction thereof is set as the rear direction. That is, the direction toward the subject in the camera 10 is the front direction. In addition, in the following, expressions using the side, such as upper side, lower side, left side, right side, front side, and rear side, have the same meaning as expressions using the direction.

[0056] As an example, Figure 1As shown, the camera 10 is an imaging device capable of photographing a subject. For example, the camera 10 is an instant camera capable of recording an image of a subject on an instant film loaded inside a frame 11. The camera 10 is an example of an "imaging device" according to the technology of the present invention. The frame 11 can accommodate various components and parts used when photographing a subject with the camera 10. The frame 11 is an example of a "frame" according to the technology of the present invention. The frame 11 includes a frame body 12 and a lens barrel 14. The frame body 12 is a frame body in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, and the lens barrel 14 is provided on the front surface 12A of the frame body 12. The lens barrel 14 includes an optical system 58 (refer to Fig.10 ), and can be extended and retracted along the optical axis L. The frame body 12 is an example of a “frame body” involved in the technology of the present utility model.

[0057] Furthermore, a release button 18, an opening window 20, and a flash 22 are provided on the front surface 12A of the frame body 12. The release button 18 is a button that can be pressed by the user, and by pressing the release button 18, the camera 10 starts shooting. The opening window 20 is an opening for the user to confirm the subject from the rear surface 12C side before shooting. Furthermore, the flash 22 emits light toward the subject under the conditions specified by the user. Thus, the light incident on the photosensitive surface 34A (reference Figure 3 etc.) of the subject light Lo (reference Figure 3 The amount of light (such as light).

[0058] In addition, the release button 18 is shown here as an example of being provided only on the front surface 12A, but this is only an example. The release button 18 may also be provided on the left side of the frame body 12. In this case, the camera 10 can be Figure 1 Shooting in the state shown and from Figure 1 There are two types of photography, from the state shown to the state rotated 90 degrees clockwise as viewed from the front surface 12A side.

[0059] Furthermore, an outlet 24 is formed on the upper surface 12B of the frame body 12. The outlet 24 is for taking out a film 34 (see FIG. Figure 3 An opening for discharging the outer surface of the housing body 12 (eg, etc.).

[0060] As an example, Figure 2 As shown, a cover 26 is provided on the rear surface 12C of the frame body 12. By opening the cover 26, the interior of the frame body 12 is opened, and the ink cartridge 36 having the film 34 can be loaded into the interior of the frame body 12 (see FIG. Figure 4 ). In addition, a viewfinder 28 corresponding to the opening window 20 of the front surface 12A is provided on the rear surface 12C.

[0061] The rear surface 12C of the housing body 12 is provided with a receiving device 30 and a display device 32. The receiving device 30 is a device capable of receiving various inputs from the user. Figure 2 In the example shown, a plurality of buttons are shown. The receiving device 30 is an example of a "receiving unit" involved in the technology of the present utility model. For example, the user selects and determines a photography mode (for example, an effect mode described later) by pressing a button. In addition, the display device 32 is a device capable of displaying various information to the user. The display device 32 is, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display).

[0062] As an example, Figure 3 As shown, the camera 10 starts shooting in a state where the lens barrel 14 is extended relative to the frame body 12. The subject light Lo incident on the lens barrel 14 is formed on the photosensitive surface 34A of the film 34 via the photographic lens 58A accommodated inside the lens barrel 14. The distance that the lens barrel 14 protrudes from the frame body 12 can be determined according to the shooting mode, and can also be adjusted appropriately by the user. In addition, when the power of the camera 10 is turned off, or when no shooting is performed for a certain period of time, the lens barrel 14 becomes a state of contraction relative to the frame body 12.

[0063] As an example, Figure 4 As shown in FIG. 1 , the cover 26 of the rear surface 12C is opened to expose the interior of the frame body 12. Figure 4 In the example shown, the cover 26 is opened by rotating via the hinge 26A. A rectangular space is formed inside the frame body 12 when viewed from the X direction, and the ink cartridge 36 is loaded in the space inside the frame body 12. The ink cartridge 36 has a plurality of films 34. By loading the ink cartridge 36, the films 34 are also loaded inside the frame body 12. When the films 34 are loaded inside the frame body 12, a photosensitive surface 34A (also refer to FIG. 2A ) is formed on the front surface of the films 34. Figure 3 ), through the subject light Lo (reference Figure 3 ) is exposed to the photosensitive surface 34A, and the subject image is recorded on the photosensitive surface 34A. The film 34 is a color film, for example, having three photosensitive layers that are sensitive to light of each color, B (blue), G (green), and R (red).

[0064] In conventional film cameras (e.g., instant cameras), although it is possible to record a subject image on a photosensitive surface, there is room for improvement in giving the subject image a visual effect desired by the user. A visual effect refers to an effect that causes a visual change in the subject image, and includes, for example, a hue effect or a brightness effect.

[0065] The color tone effect is an effect that intentionally changes the color tone of the film 34 or the color rendering of the film 34 by changing the color tone of the subject light incident on the film 34. As the color tone effect, there are effect modes such as effect A that changes the color rendering of the film 34 to a greenish nostalgic tone, and effect B that changes the color rendering of the film 34 to a yellowish uneven tone.

[0066] The brightness effect is an effect of intentionally changing the brightness of the film 34 by irradiating the film 34 with light other than the subject light incident on the film 34. Examples of the brightness effect include making a portion of the film 34 brighter than other portions or intentionally causing vignetting.

[0067] In conventional film cameras, for example, such visual effects are achieved by attaching an external filter that imparts a special color tone to the lens of the camera. When imparting a visual effect to a subject image by using a filter, it is necessary to prepare a filter for each visual effect, and the filter needs to be replaced every time the visual effect is changed.

[0068] Therefore, in the camera 10 involved in this embodiment, a light source 46 is provided inside the frame body 12. That is, the camera 10 includes the light source 46 built into the frame body 12. Moreover, the light source 46 can irradiate the photosensitive surface 34A of the film 34 with effect light, which is light for providing a visual effect to the subject image by being exposed to the photosensitive surface 34A in an overlapping manner with the subject light Lo. The light source 46 is an example of the "light source" involved in the technology of the present utility model.

[0069] In the following description, an example of providing a hue effect as a visual effect is given, but the technology of the utility model can also be applied to other visual effects (for example, brightness effect and the effect obtained by combining brightness effect and hue effect).

[0070] A plurality of light sources 46 are provided inside the frame body 12. Figure 4 In the example shown, four light sources 46 are provided, and the light sources 46 are LED light sources having LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) as light emitting elements. The number of light sources 46 may be less than 3 or more than 5. In addition, in the following description, when there is no need to distinguish between the first LED light source 46A, the second LED light source 46B, the third LED light source 46C, and the fourth LED light source 46D, they are sometimes simply referred to as "light sources 46".

[0071] Here, four LED light sources 46A, 46B, 46C, and 46D are shown as the light sources 46, but this is just an example. For example, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) light source can be used as the light source 46.

[0072] In the case of viewing the film 34 from above (from the inside of the frame body 12), Figure 4 (when observed in the X direction as shown), the light source 46 is arranged symmetrically about the center C of the photosensitive surface 34A of the film 34. Here, symmetrically arranged about the center C means arranged at a position having rotational symmetry about the center C, or arranged symmetrically about a straight line passing through the center C and extending along the side of the photosensitive surface 34A. In addition, in this embodiment, "symmetrically arranged" means arranged at a symmetrical position in the sense of an error that includes an error that is generally allowed in the technical field to which the technology of the present invention belongs and does not violate the technical purpose of the present invention, in addition to being arranged at a completely symmetrical position.

[0073] exist Figure 4 In the example shown, the plurality of light sources 46 are arranged at positions that are point-symmetrical about the center C (i.e., positions that are twice symmetrical). Also, from another point of view, the plurality of light sources 46 are arranged in a direction that passes through the center C and along the long side of the photosensitive surface 34A ( Figure 4 The straight lines extending in the Z direction (as shown) are arranged symmetrically.

[0074] and, Figure 5 An example of a method in which a plurality of light sources 46 are arranged in line symmetry is shown in FIG. Figure 5 In the example shown, a straight line CL is shown which passes through the center C of the photosensitive surface 34A and extends along the long side of the photosensitive surface 34A. In addition, a plurality of light sources 46 are arranged symmetrically about the straight line CL. Specifically, the light source 46A is arranged on the right side of the straight line CL when viewed from the outside of the paper, and the light source 46B is arranged on the left side of the straight line CL when viewed from the outside of the paper. The light sources 46A and 46B are located at corresponding positions across the straight line CL.

[0075] and, Figure 6 An example of a method in which a plurality of light sources 46 are arranged symmetrically is shown in FIG. Figure 6 In the example shown, the plurality of light sources 46 are arranged point-symmetrically about the center C of the photosensitive surface 34A. That is, when viewed from the outside of the paper, when the positions of the plurality of light sources 46 are virtually rotated and moved 180 degrees with the center C as the rotation center, the light source 46B after rotation is located at the position of the light source 46A before rotation. Furthermore, the light source 46A after rotation is located at the position of the light source 46B before rotation.

[0076] In addition, Figure 5 and Figure 6 In the example shown, there are two light sources 46, but as mentioned above, there is no particular limitation on the number of light sources 46. Also, the arrangement of the light sources 46 is not particularly limited as long as it has linear symmetry or rotational symmetry.

[0077] In the following description of this embodiment, Figure 4 The arrangement of the plurality of light sources 46 shown is described as an example.

[0078] The light source 46 is provided in the frame member 38. The frame member 38 is provided in a position facing the film 34 inside the lens barrel 14. The frame member 38 is made of, for example, a hard resin. The frame member 38 is an example of a "frame member" involved in the technology of the present invention.

[0079] As an example, Figure 7 As shown, the frame member 38 is a frame-shaped member having a circular outer shape and an exposure opening 38A formed on the inner circumference. The subject light Lo passes through the exposure opening 38A and reaches the photosensitive surface 34A. In other words, the exposure opening 38A is set at a position opposite to the photosensitive surface 34A. The exposure opening 38A is an example of the "exposure opening" involved in the technology of the present utility model.

[0080] Furthermore, the light source 46 is provided around the exposure opening 38A in the frame member 38. Since the frame member 38 is provided inside the lens barrel 14, the exposure opening 38A is provided in the lens barrel 14, and the light source 46 is provided around the exposure opening 38A.

[0081] Furthermore, a diffusion member 40 is provided on the frame member 38. The diffusion member 40 is a member for diffusing the effect light Le emitted from the light source 46. The diffusion member 40 is attached to the rear surface of the frame member 38 (i.e., the surface on the film 34 side). The diffusion member 40 is an example of a "diffusion member" involved in the technology of the present invention.

[0082] exist Figure 7 In the example shown, a pair of diffusion components 40A and 40B are shown as the diffusion component 40. A light shielding component 44A is mounted on the diffusion component 40A. And a light shielding component 44B is mounted on the diffusion component 40B. In addition, in the following description, the diffusion component 40A is used as an example, but the diffusion component 40B also has the same structure and function.

[0083] exist Figure 7In the AA cross-sectional view shown in , the light source 46 is mounted on the substrate 48, and the effect light Le is emitted from the light source 46 which receives the power supply from the power supply system (not shown). Moreover, the effect light Le emitted from the light source 46 is diffused by the diffusion component 40A. Here, the diffusion component 40A is a milky white resin component, and a roughening treatment (for example, sandblasting) is applied to the surface of the diffusion component 40A. As a result, the effect light Le incident into the diffusion component 40A travels while being scattered inside the diffusion portion 42A of the diffusion component 40A, and is diffused and emitted on the surface of the diffusion component 40A. As a result, the effect light Le diffused by the diffusion component 40A is irradiated onto the photosensitive surface 34A.

[0084] As an example, Figure 8 As shown, the diffusion component 40A includes a pair of diffusion parts 42A and a connecting part 43A connecting the pair of diffusion parts 42A. In addition, a light shielding component 44A covering the connecting part 43A is mounted on the diffusion component 40A. The pair of diffusion parts 42A is an example of a "diffusion part" involved in the technology of the present utility model, the connecting part 43A is an example of a "connecting part" involved in the technology of the present utility model, and the light shielding component 44 is an example of a "light shielding component" involved in the technology of the present utility model.

[0085] A pair of diffusers 42A are disposed at positions opposite to the light source 46. Specifically, one diffuser 42A is disposed in the frame member 38 at a position covering the recess 38B accommodating the first LED light source 46A. Furthermore, the other diffuser 42A is disposed at a position covering the recess 38B accommodating the second LED light source 46B. The connecting portion 43A is a portion extending between the pair of diffusers 42A and connecting the diffusers 42A to each other. The connecting portion 43A is connected to the pair of diffusers 42A. For example, the connecting portion 43A and the pair of diffusers 42A are integrally formed. Figure 8 In the example shown, the connecting portion 43A extends in the Z direction. In addition, the example in which the connecting portion 43A and the pair of diffusers 42A are integrally formed is given here, but this is only an example. For example, the connecting portion 43A and the pair of diffusers 42A may also be connected by bonding (for example, ultrasonic welding).

[0086] The light shielding member 44A is a member that shields the effect light Le leaking from the connecting portion 43A toward the light receiving surface 34A. That is, in the diffusion member 40A, part of the effect light Le propagates from the diffusion portion 42A to the connecting portion 43A. As a result, the effect light Le may leak from the connecting portion 43A toward the light receiving surface 34A.

[0087] Therefore, the light shielding member 44A is used to shield the effect light Le leaking from the connecting portion 43A. Figure 8In the example shown, the light shielding member 44A covers the connecting portion 43A from the rear side (i.e., the film 34 side). The light shielding member 44A has a rectangular parallelepiped shape and has a groove 44A1 extending in the Z direction on the surface on the connecting portion 43A side. The light shielding member 44A covers the connecting portion 43A by fitting the connecting portion 43A into the groove 44A1.

[0088] As an example, Fig. 9 As shown, an excess length processing structure 50 is provided inside the camera 10. The excess length processing structure 50 is a structure for accommodating the excess length of the wiring portion 48A inside the camera 10 when there is excess in the wiring portion 48A extending from the substrate 48. Here, the wiring portion 48A is a cable-shaped portion that electrically connects the substrate 48 on which the light source 46 is mounted to the power supply system provided on the frame body 12 of the camera 10. That is, the wiring portion 48A is extended between the frame member 38 and the frame body 12. As shown in FIG. Fig. 9 As shown in the upper part of , when the lens barrel 14 is extended, the frame member 38 provided inside the lens barrel 14 is located away from the lens barrel 14, so that a state in which an excess length portion is not generated in the wiring portion 48A is achieved.

[0089] like Fig. 9 As shown in the lower part of the embodiment, if the lens barrel 14 is accommodated in the frame body 12, the distance between the frame body member 38 and the frame body 12 becomes closer than when the lens barrel 14 is extended. As a result, sometimes an excess length portion is generated in the wiring portion 48A. Therefore, the excess length portion of the wiring portion 48A is accommodated in the excess length processing structure 50.

[0090] The excess length processing structure 50 includes a first portion 52, a second portion 54, and a third portion 56. The first portion 52 and the second portion 54 are plate-like portions erected from the front surface of the frame member 38. The first portion 52 and the second portion 54 are disposed at positions facing each other in the Y direction, and a gap is formed between the first portion 52 and the second portion 54. The third portion 56 is a plate-like portion having one end mounted on the lens barrel 14 and the other end capable of being inserted into the gap between the first portion 52 and the second portion 54.

[0091] When the lens barrel 14 moves in the direction to be housed in the housing body 12 (i.e., the rear direction), the third portion 56 moves toward between the first portion 52 and the second portion 54. In this case, the other end of the third portion 56 abuts against the wiring portion 48A, and the wiring portion 48A is folded and housed between the first portion 52 and the second portion 54.

[0092] In the state where the wiring section 48A is accommodated, the wiring section 48A extending from the substrate 48 is first folded back by the second portion 54. Then, the wiring section 48A is folded back by the other end of the third portion 56. Then, the wiring section 48A is folded back by the first portion 52. In this way, the wiring section 48A is folded by the excess length processing structure 50. Thus, the wiring section 48A is accommodated in the excess length processing structure 50, so that even if the lens barrel 14 moves relative to the frame body 12, it is possible to prevent the wiring section 48A from interfering with or being clamped by other portions inside the camera 10.

[0093] Furthermore, the wiring portion 48A is subjected to surface treatment (for example, black coating) to suppress reflection of the subject light Lo incident on the inside of the camera 10. This can suppress unintended exposure of the photosensitive surface 34A.

[0094] Next, the hardware structure of the electrical system of the camera 10 according to the present embodiment will be described. Fig.10 As shown, the camera 10 includes a control device 60. The control device 60 controls the overall operation of the camera 10. The control device 60 includes a processor 62, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 64, a storage device (Storage) 66, and an external I / F (Interface) 68. The processor 62, the RAM 64, the storage device 66, and the external I / F 68 are connected to a bus 70. The processor 62 is an example of a "processor" involved in the technology of the present invention.

[0095] A memory is connected to the processor 62. The memory includes a storage device 66 and a RAM 64. The processor 62 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). In addition, as the processor 62, a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) dedicated to image processing may be provided separately from the CPU.

[0096] The RAM 64 is a memory for temporarily storing information, and is used as a working memory by the processor 62. Examples of the RAM 64 include DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) and SRAM (Static Random Access Memory).

[0097] The storage device 66 is a nonvolatile storage device that stores various programs and various parameters. As the storage device 66, for example, a flash memory (for example, EEPROM (electrically erasable and programmable readonly memory) and SSD (Solid State Drive)) and / or a HDD (Hard Disk Drive) can be cited. In addition, the flash memory and the HDD are just examples, and for example, at least one of a flash memory, a HDD magnetoresistive memory, and a ferroelectric random access memory can be used as the storage device 66.

[0098] The external I / F 68 is responsible for transmitting and receiving various information with devices existing outside the control device 60. The external I / F 68 is connected to the shutter 61, the flash 22, the light source 46, and the receiving device 30 so as to be communicable.

[0099] The light source 46 can emit a variety of effect lights Le for obtaining different types of color tone effects according to the setting of parameters. Specifically, as described above, the camera 10 has a first LED light source 46A, a second LED light source 46B, a third LED light source 46C, and a fourth LED light source 46D as the light source 46. The first LED light source 46A is composed of an R (red) light emitting element 47A, a G (green) light emitting element 47B, and a B (blue) light emitting element 47C. The light quantity and light color of the first LED light source 46A are adjusted by changing the setting of parameters related to the light emission of each light emitting element of the first LED light source 46A.

[0100] Furthermore, the second LED light source 46B is similarly composed of an R (red) light emitting element 47A, a G (green) light emitting element 47B, and a B (blue) light emitting element 47C. In addition, although not shown in the figure, the third LED light source 46C and the fourth LED light source 46D are also composed of an R (red) light emitting element, a G (green) light emitting element, and a B (blue) light emitting element. In addition, in the following description, when there is no need to distinguish between the R (red) light emitting element 47A, the G (green) light emitting element 47B, and the B (blue) light emitting element 47C, they are sometimes simply referred to as "light emitting element 47". The light emitting element 47 is an example of a "light emitting element" involved in the technology of the present utility model, and the R (red) light emitting element 47A, the G (green) light emitting element 47B, and the B (blue) light emitting element 47C are an example of a "light emitting element of multiple colors" involved in the technology of the present utility model.

[0101] Furthermore, regarding the second LED light source 46B to the fourth LED light source 46D, the light amount and the light color of the second LED light source 46B to the fourth LED light source 46D are also adjusted by changing the setting of the parameters of the light emitting element 47. As a result of adjusting the light amount and the light color of the first LED light source 46A to the fourth LED light source 46D, the light source 46 emits effect light Le.

[0102] The light emitting element 47 is an LED that emits pulsed light in response to a periodically input drive pulse. Parameters of the light emitting element 47 include a duty ratio of the drive pulse and / or a light emission time determined by the number of repetitions of the drive pulse.

[0103] The camera 10 also includes an optical system 58 and a driver 57. The driver 57 is communicatively connected to the external I / F 68, and drives the optical system 58 by power generated under the control of the processor 62. The optical system 58 is an optical system for photographing a subject, and is configured to include a plurality of lens groups and an aperture, and the plurality of lens groups include a photographic lens 58A.

[0104] In the camera 10, when the light source 46 is used to give a tint effect to the subject image, it is necessary to control the light emission of the light source 46 according to the tint effect specified by the user. Therefore, in view of this situation, in the camera 10 involved in the present embodiment, in the control device 60, the processor 62 reads the control program 66A from the storage device 66 and executes the read control program 66A on the RAM 64. Thus, the processor 62 operates as the acquisition unit 62A and the light source control unit 62B. The control program 66A is an example of the "program" involved in the technology of the present utility model.

[0105] As an example, Fig.11 As shown, the receiving device 30 receives the designation of the type of tone effect (for example, the designation of the effect mode) from the user. Here, in the camera 10, the type of tone effect is predefined as an example of the effect mode, but this is only an example. The type of tone effect can be set or changed by the user. When the receiving device 30 receives the designation of the type of tone effect from the user, the effect determination information 72 that can determine the type of tone effect is output to the processor 62. The effect determination information 72 is an example of the "effect determination information" involved in the technology of the present invention.

[0106] In the processor 62, the acquisition unit 62A acquires the effect determination information 72 from the receiving device 30. Then, the acquisition unit 62A outputs the effect determination information 72 to the light source control unit 62B.

[0107] The light source control unit 62B acquires the effect determination information 72 from the acquisition unit 62A. Then, the light source control unit 62B performs control to set the parameters of the light source 46 according to the type of the color tone effect indicated by the effect determination information 72. Specifically, the light source control unit 62B acquires the setting table 66B from the storage device 66. The setting table 66B is a table that uses the effect mode as input information and the parameters of the light emission conditions of the light source 46 as output information.

[0108] exist Fig.11 In the example shown, in the setting table 66B, when the effect A or the effect B of the effect mode is input information, the parameters of the first LED light source 46A and the second LED light source 46B of each effect mode are shown as output information. The duty ratio ( Fig.11 The ratio of the pulse width W to the pulse interval S shown in FIG. 4 is shown, and the total light emission time T of each light source 46 is shown. In addition, although not shown in the figure, the third LED light source 46C and the fourth LED light source 46D are also similarly maintained in the setting table 66B with parameters corresponding to the effect mode. In addition, although not shown in the figure, the parameters for the effect modes other than effect A and effect B are also maintained in the setting table 66B.

[0109] As other effect modes, for example, the subject image may have a light blue hue to create a refreshing atmosphere, or light leakage may be reproduced by locally setting the luminous color to a bright color, or different color gradations may be added to the subject image.

[0110] The light source control unit 62B uses the setting table 66B and reads the parameters of the light source 46 according to the effect determination information 72. Specifically, the parameters of the light source 46 corresponding to the effect mode indicated by the effect determination information 72 are read. Then, the light source control unit 62B sets the parameters of the read light source 46. Specifically, the duty ratio of the driving pulses of the light emitting elements 47 of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) constituting each light source 46 is set, and the total light emission time T of each light source 46 is set.

[0111] Adjusting the duty ratio of the driving pulse of each color light emitting element 47 means adjusting the light emission per unit time of each color light emitting element 47. Moreover, by combining the light emission of each color light emitting element 47, the light source 46 as a collection of each color light emitting element 47 can produce light of various colors.

[0112] For example, if the amount of light emitted by the R (red) light emitting element 47 is relatively increased, the red hue of the light of the light source 46 increases, and if the amount of light emitted by the B (blue) light emitting element 47 is relatively increased, the blue hue of the light of the light source 46 increases. By making the amount of light emitted by each light emitting element 47 equal, the light of the light source 46 becomes white light. In addition, by lighting only R (red) and G (green) with the same amount of light and extinguishing the B (blue) light emitting element 47, the light source 46 can produce yellow light. In addition, by finely adjusting the amount of light emitted by the light emitting element 47 of each color, more colors of light can be produced. In addition, by emitting light of different colors in a plurality of light sources 46, the color of each area of ​​each light source 46 can also be changed. In this way, in the light source 46, by adjusting the light amount ratio of the light emitted by the R (red), G (green) and B (blue) light emitting elements 47 and changing the light emission color in each light source 46, a variety of effect lights Le can be emitted.

[0113] In addition, the example of setting the parameters using the setting table 66B is given here, but this is only an example. Instead of the setting table 66B, the parameter can be set using a parameter derivation formula (not shown) that expresses the setting table 66B as a function. The parameter derivation formula is an arithmetic formula that uses the value representing the effect mode as an independent variable and the value of the parameter as a dependent variable.

[0114] As an example, Fig.12 As shown, the subject is photographed by pressing the release button 18 by the user's finger F. That is, the subject light Lo is exposed to the photosensitive surface 34A of the film 34, and the subject image is recorded on the film 34.

[0115] Furthermore, in the processor 62, the light source control unit 62B determines whether the image capture instruction signal output when the release button 18 is pressed is received. When the determination is affirmative, the light source control unit 62B causes the light source 46 to irradiate the effect light Le. As described above, in the light source 46, parameters are set according to the effect mode. Therefore, the effect light Le is irradiated from the light source 46 toward the photosensitive surface 34A of the film 34 with parameters corresponding to the effect mode. After the effect light Le is diffused by the diffusion unit 42A, it is exposed to the photosensitive surface 34A. As a result, the subject image is given a color tone effect based on the effect light Le. The photosensitive surface 34A is an example of the "photosensitive surface" involved in the technology of the present utility model. The effect light Le is an example of the "effect light" involved in the technology of the present utility model, and the subject light Lo is an example of the "subject light" involved in the technology of the present utility model.

[0116] After the shooting is completed, the film 34 is discharged from the cartridge 36. When the film 34 is discharged from the cartridge 36, the developer 34B sealed in the film 34 is spread on the photosensitive surface 34A. The developer 34B develops the latent image recorded on the photosensitive surface 34A. Specifically, when the film 34 is discharged by a pair of discharge rollers 74 provided in the camera 10, the developer 34B is squeezed onto the photosensitive surface 34A, and the developer 34B is spread on the exposed photosensitive surface 34A. The developer 34B is an example of the "developer" involved in the technology of the present invention.

[0117] As an example, Fig.13 As shown, the film 34 is ejected from the camera 10. A toning effect is given to the subject image recorded on the film 34. The user can enjoy the visual presentation effect of the subject image by visually recognizing the subject image given the toning effect. Fig.13 The example shown is an example of giving a hue effect to a subject image (here, a group photo of people) recorded on a film 34 by exposing the effect light Le that changes the hue and the subject light Lo to the four corners indicated by hatched lines around the subject image.

[0118] Next, refer to Fig.14 , the light source control processing in the camera 10 involved in this embodiment is described. Fig.14 This is a flowchart showing an example of light source control processing. Fig.14 The illustrated flow of the light source control process is an example of a “control method” according to the technology of the present invention.

[0119] As an example, in Fig.14 In the light source control process shown, first, in step ST10, the acquisition unit 62A determines whether the effect mode is specified. In step ST10, if the effect mode is specified, the determination is affirmative, and the light source control process is transferred to step ST12. In step ST10, if the effect mode is not specified, the determination is negative, and the light source control process is transferred to step ST22.

[0120] In step ST12, the acquisition unit 62A acquires the effect identification information 72 that can identify the effect mode input via the reception device 30. After the process of step ST12 is executed, the light source control process moves to step ST14.

[0121] In step ST14, the light source control unit 62B acquires the setting table 66B from the storage device 66. After the process of step ST14 is executed, the light source control process proceeds to step ST16.

[0122] In step ST16, the light source control unit 62B uses the setting table 66B acquired in step ST14 to set the parameters of the light source 46 according to the effect mode indicated by the effect determination information 72. After executing the process of step ST16, the light source control process proceeds to step ST18.

[0123] In step ST18, the light source control unit 62B determines whether a camera instruction signal from the user is received. In step ST18, if a camera instruction signal from the user is received, the determination is affirmative, and the light source control process is transferred to step ST20. In step ST18, if a camera instruction signal from the user is not received, the determination is negative, and the light source control process is transferred to step ST18 again.

[0124] In step ST20, the light source control unit 62B causes the light source 46 to emit the effect light Le. After the process of step ST20 is executed, the light source control process proceeds to step ST22.

[0125] In step ST22, the light source control unit 62B determines whether the condition for terminating the light source control process (hereinafter referred to as the "termination condition") is satisfied. As an example of the termination condition, the condition that the receiving device 30 receives an instruction to terminate the light source control process can be cited. In step ST22, if the termination condition is not satisfied, the determination is negative, and the light source control process is transferred to step ST10. In step ST22, if the termination condition is satisfied, the determination is positive, and the light source control process is terminated.

[0126] As described above, in the camera 10 according to the present embodiment, the film 34 for recording the subject image is loaded inside the frame body 12. In the film 34, the subject light Lo is exposed to the photosensitive surface 34A. In addition, a light source 46 capable of irradiating the effect light Le to the photosensitive surface 34A is provided inside the frame body 12. By causing the effect light Le to overlap with the subject light Lo and expose it to the photosensitive surface 34A, a tint effect is given to the subject image. When photographing a subject, by irradiating the effect light Le that gives the tint effect to the film 34 so that it overlaps with the subject light Lo, a tint effect can be given to the subject image.

[0127] For example, in a structure in which an external filter is installed on a camera to impart a tint effect to a subject image, it is necessary to prepare other parts such as an external filter for each tint effect, and it is necessary to replace the filter each time the tint effect is changed. In this structure, the effect light Le is irradiated to the photosensitive surface 34A by the light source 46 built into the frame body 12, thereby being able to easily impart a tint effect to the subject image.

[0128] Furthermore, in the camera 10 according to the present embodiment, the light source 46 is disposed around the exposure opening 38A through which the subject light Lo passes. By disposing the light source 46 around the exposure opening 38A, the light source 46 can be brought closer to the center C of the photosensitive surface 34A. Thus, the deviation in the light quantity distribution of the effect light Le on the photosensitive surface 34A can be reduced.

[0129] Furthermore, in the camera 10 according to the present embodiment, an exposure opening 38A through which the subject light Lo passes is provided in the frame member 38. Furthermore, a plurality of light sources 46 are provided around the exposure opening 38A in the frame member 38. By providing the plurality of light sources 46 around the exposure opening 38A of the frame member 38, the distance from the light source 46 to the film 34 becomes uniform, and the light source 46 can be brought closer to the center C of the photosensitive surface 34A. Thus, the deviation in the light quantity distribution of the effect light Le on the photosensitive surface 34A can be reduced.

[0130] Furthermore, the camera 10 according to the present embodiment is provided with a diffusion member 40 for diffusing the effect light Le. The effect light Le is irradiated to the photosensitive surface 34A via the diffusion member 40. Thus, the effect light Le is diffused, and thus the variation in the light quantity distribution of the effect light Le on the photosensitive surface 34A of the film 34 can be reduced.

[0131] Furthermore, in the camera 10 according to the present embodiment, the diffusion member 40A includes a pair of diffusion parts 42A and a connection part 43A connecting the diffusion parts 42A. The pair of diffusion parts 42A are respectively opposite to the first LED light source 46A and the second LED light source 46B in the light source 46. Furthermore, the diffusion member 40A is a member in which the diffusion part 42A and the connection part 43A are integrally formed. Thus, by integrating the diffusion member 40A covering the light source 46, the number of parts can be reduced.

[0132] In the camera 10 according to the present embodiment, a light shielding member 44 is mounted on the diffusion member 40A to shield the effect light Le leaking from the connection portion 43A toward the photosensitive surface 34A. This suppresses the leakage of unnecessary effect light Le and contributes to the uniformity of the light quantity distribution on the photosensitive surface 34A.

[0133] Furthermore, in the camera 10 according to the present embodiment, the plurality of light sources 46 are arranged at positions symmetrical with respect to the center of the photosensitive surface 34A when the loaded film 34 is viewed from above. Thus, for example, the deviation in the light quantity distribution of the effect light Le on the photosensitive surface 34A of the film 34 can be reduced compared to a case where the light source 46 is offset to one side with respect to the center C of the photosensitive surface 34A of the film 34.

[0134] If the light quantity distribution of the effect light Le varies, the exposure based on the effect light Le may vary depending on the type of the color tone effect, and the color tone effect intended by the user may not be obtained. In addition, if the light quantity distribution of the effect light Le varies, the exposure by the effect light Le may reach the upper limit of the sensitivity of the photosensitive surface 34A, and the subject image may not be recorded. In the camera 10 involved in this embodiment, since it is configured as above, the variation of the light quantity distribution of the effect light Le on the photosensitive surface 34A of the film 34 can be reduced.

[0135] Furthermore, in the camera 10 involved in the present embodiment, the light source 46 can emit a plurality of effect lights Le for obtaining different types of color tone effects according to the setting of parameters. Furthermore, the camera 10 is provided with a receiving device 30 for receiving the designation of the type of color tone effect. Furthermore, in the processor 62 of the control device 60, the acquisition unit 62A acquires the effect determination information 72 capable of determining the type of color tone effect received via the receiving device 30. The light source control unit 62B performs control to set the parameters of the light source 46 according to the type of color tone effect indicated by the effect determination information 72. Thus, the light emission of the light source 46 corresponding to the color tone effect designated by the user can be realized.

[0136] Furthermore, in the camera 10 according to the present embodiment, the light source 46 is composed of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) light emitting elements 47, and a variety of effect lights Le can be emitted by adjusting the light quantity ratio of the light emitted by the light emitting elements 47. Thus, compared with the case where the light source 46 is composed of a single-color light emitting element, the types of effect lights Le increase, and thus it is possible to impart various color tone effects to the subject image.

[0137] Furthermore, in the camera 10 involved in this embodiment, the R (red), G (green) and B (blue) light emitting elements 47 emit pulsed light according to the periodically input drive pulses, and the parameters include at least one of the duty cycle of the drive pulses of the light emitting elements and the light emission time determined by the number of repetitions of the drive pulses. Thus, various color tone effects can be given to the subject image. For example, compared with the case where the light emission time and light emission color of the light emitting element 47 are always constant, the types of effect light Le increase, so it is possible to achieve various color tone effects to be given to the subject image.

[0138] Furthermore, in the camera 10 according to the present embodiment, the R (red), G (green), and B (blue) light emitting elements 47 constituting the light source 46 are LEDs. Thus, the light color can be adjusted by adjusting the duty ratio of the driving pulse of the LED and the light emission time determined by the number of repetitions of the driving pulse, so that the light color of the LED can be easily adjusted. For example, compared with the case of adjusting the color by phase control, the light color of the LED can be easily adjusted.

[0139] Furthermore, in the camera 10 according to the present embodiment, a developer 34B for developing the latent image recorded on the photosensitive surface 34A is sealed in the film 34. When the film 34 is discharged from the camera 10, the developer 34B is spread on the exposed photosensitive surface 34A. In this way, the instant film in which the developer 34B is spread on the photosensitive surface 34A is given a tint effect based on the effect light Le, so that the subject image given the tint effect can be enjoyed at the scene of shooting.

[0140] Furthermore, the camera 10 according to the present embodiment provides a hue effect as a visual effect to the subject image, so that the user can enjoy the visual effect (here, a change in hue) of the subject image by visually recognizing the subject image provided with the hue effect.

[0141] In addition, in the first embodiment, the light source 46 is provided inside the lens barrel 14 via the frame member 38, but the technology of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the light source 46 may be directly installed inside the lens barrel 14. In this case, the light source 46 is provided around the exposure opening provided on the frame body 12.

[0142] In the first embodiment, the diffusion member 40 is attached to the frame member 38 , but the technology of the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the diffusion member 40 and the light source 46 may be integrated and the diffusion member 40 may be directly disposed inside the lens barrel 14 .

[0143] <Second embodiment>

[0144] In the first embodiment, the light source 46 is provided on the frame member 38 provided in the lens barrel 14 , but the technology of the present invention is not limited thereto. In the second embodiment, the light source 46 is fixed inside the frame body 12 .

[0145] As an example, Fig.15 As shown, the light source 46 is fixed to the frame body 12. In this case, the term "fixed" means that the light source 46 is installed at a predetermined position inside the frame body 12 when the camera 10 is used, and includes not only a mode in which the light source 46 is completely fixed, but also a mode in which the light source 46 can be attached and detached when replaced. Fig.15 When viewed in the X direction as shown in the figure, the light source 46 is arranged at a position opposite to the outer peripheral edge 34C of the photosensitive surface 34A relative to the photosensitive surface 34A of the film 34. Fig.15In the illustrated example, first to fourth LED light sources 46A to 46D are disposed at positions facing four corners of the outer peripheral edge 34C of the photosensitive surface 34A of the film 34 , respectively.

[0146] Here, the position opposite to the outer edge 34C of the photosensitive surface 34A refers to a position opposite to a predetermined range including the outer edge 34C of the photosensitive surface 34A (for example, within 10 mm inward and within 10 mm outward with respect to the outer edge), and is a position where the effect light Le from the light source 46 can reach the outer edge of the photosensitive surface 34A.

[0147] Furthermore, the positions facing the four corners of the photosensitive surface 34A refer to positions facing a predetermined range (for example, within a radius of 10 mm with the four corners as the center) including the four corners of the photosensitive surface 34A, and are positions where the effect light Le from the light source 46 can reach the four corners of the photosensitive surface 34A. The diffusion part 42A faces the first LED light source 46A and the second LED light source 46B. Furthermore, the diffusion part 42B faces the third LED light source 46C and the fourth LED light source 46D. The diffusion parts 42A and 42B are mounted on the frame body 12.

[0148] As described above, in the camera 10 according to the second embodiment, the light source 46 is fixed to the frame body 12. As a result, for example, compared with the case where the light source 46 is provided in the lens barrel 14, the distance between the light source 46 and the photosensitive surface 34A is less likely to change due to the expansion and contraction of the lens barrel 14. As a result, the change in the color tone effect caused by the change in the irradiation distance of the effect light Le can be suppressed.

[0149] Furthermore, in the camera 10 according to the second embodiment, the light source 46 is provided at a position facing the outer periphery 34C of the photosensitive surface 34A of the film 34. This makes it possible to achieve a color tone effect on the outer periphery of the photosensitive surface 34A.

[0150] Furthermore, in the camera 10 according to the second embodiment, the light sources 46 are provided at positions facing the four corners of the photosensitive surface 34A of the film 34. Thus, it is possible to achieve a color tone effect on the four corners of the photosensitive surface 34A.

[0151] In addition, in the second embodiment, the light source 46 is provided at a position opposite to the four corners, but the technology of the present invention is not limited to this. The light source 46 only needs to be provided at a position opposite to at least one of the four corners of the photosensitive surface 34A, and the number and arrangement of the light sources 46 can be appropriately set according to the type of color tone effect or the light amount distribution in the photosensitive surface 34A.

[0152] (First Modification)

[0153] In the second embodiment, the light source 46 is provided at positions facing all four corners of the light-sensitive surface 34A, but the technology of the present invention is not limited thereto. In the first modification, the light source 46 is provided only at a position facing one of the four corners of the light-sensitive surface 34A.

[0154] As an example, Fig.16 As shown, the light source 46A is provided only at a position opposite to the upper right corner of the photosensitive surface 34A when the film 34 is viewed from above. In this way, only one light source 46 is provided in the frame body 12. Thus, it is possible to provide a color tone effect only to one of the four corners of the photosensitive surface 34A. In addition, since there is only one light source 46, it is possible to suppress the power consumption required for providing the color tone effect.

[0155] In the first modification, the light source 46 is provided at the upper right corner, but this is only an example. Of course, the light source 46 may be provided at a position facing other positions on the outer periphery 34C of the light-sensitive surface 34A.

[0156] (Second Modification)

[0157] In the above-mentioned second embodiment, the light source 46 is provided at a position opposite to the four corners of the photosensitive surface 34A, but the technology of the utility model is not limited to this. In this second modified example, a plurality of light sources 46 are provided at positions opposite to the middle positions of each of the four sides of the photosensitive surface 34A. Here, the middle position refers to a position other than the end points corresponding to the four corners on each of the four sides. The middle position can be the center of each side, or a position offset from the center to one end point.

[0158] As an example, Fig.17 As shown in FIG. 1 , first to fourth LED light sources 46A to 46D are disposed at positions facing the middle positions of the four sides of the photosensitive surface 34A of the film 34 . Fig.17 In the example shown, more specifically, the first LED light source 46A to the fourth LED light source 46D are arranged at positions offset from the center to one end side on each side. In this way, in this second modified example, by arranging the light source 46 at a position opposite to the middle position of each of the four sides of the photosensitive surface 34A, a color tone effect can be given to the four sides of the photosensitive surface 34A.

[0159] In addition, in the second modification, the light source 46 is provided at a position opposite to the middle position of each of the four sides, but the technology of the present invention is not limited to this. The light source 46 only needs to be provided at a position opposite to the middle position of at least one of the four sides of the photosensitive surface 34A, and the number and arrangement of the light sources 46 can be appropriately set according to the type of color tone effect or the light amount distribution in the photosensitive surface 34A.

[0160] (Third Modification)

[0161] In the second embodiment, the light sources 46 are provided at the four corners facing the light receiving surface 34A, but the technology of the present invention is not limited thereto. In the third modification, the plurality of light sources 46 are arranged concentrically with respect to the center C.

[0162] As an example, Fig.18 As shown, the first LED light source 46A to the fourth LED light source 46D are respectively arranged in concentric circles relative to the center C of the photosensitive surface 34A of the film 34. Specifically, the first LED light source 46A to the fourth LED light source 46D are arranged on the circumference of the circle D having the center C. In addition, the size (for example, the radius) of the circle D and the position and number of the light sources 46 on the circumference can be appropriately set according to the type of color tone effect or the light amount distribution in the photosensitive surface 34A. In this way, in this third modified example, by arranging the light sources 46 in concentric circles relative to the center C of the photosensitive surface 34A, it is possible to achieve the color tone effect on the photosensitive surface 34A in a concentric circle shape.

[0163] In addition, although the example in which the first to fourth LED light sources 46A to 46D are arranged on the circumference of one circle D is described here, this is only an example, and the light sources 46 may be arranged on the circumferences of a plurality of circles.

[0164] (Fourth Modification)

[0165] In the second embodiment, the plurality of light sources 46 are arranged at equal distances from the photosensitive surface 34A in the direction along the optical axis, but the technology of the present invention is not limited thereto. In the fourth modification, the plurality of light sources 46 are arranged at different distances from the photosensitive surface 34A.

[0166] As an example, Fig.19 As shown, in the direction along the optical axis ( Fig.19In the X direction shown in FIG. 1 , a plurality of light sources 46 are arranged at positions having different distances from the photosensitive surface 34A. Specifically, the second LED light source 46B and the fourth LED light source 46D are arranged on the same plane E. Plane E is an imaginary plane parallel to the photosensitive surface 34A. Plane E is set at a position having a distance L1 from the photosensitive surface 34A. Furthermore, the first LED light source 46A and the third LED light source 46C are arranged at positions having a distance from the photosensitive surface 34A different from that of plane E in the direction along the optical axis. Specifically, the first LED light source 46A is arranged at a position having a distance L2 from the photosensitive surface 34A longer than plane E. Furthermore, the third LED light source 46C is arranged at a position having a distance L3 from the photosensitive surface 34A shorter than plane E.

[0167] That is, when the light-sensitive surface 34A is viewed from above, the first LED light source 46A is arranged at a position further back than the other light sources 46. Furthermore, the third LED light source 46C is arranged at a position further forward than the other light sources 46. Furthermore, the second LED light source 46B and the fourth LED light source 46D are arranged between the first LED light source 46A and the third LED light source 46C.

[0168] As described above, in the fourth modification, the plurality of light sources 46 are arranged at different distances from the photosensitive surface 34A in the direction along the optical axis. As a result, the irradiation range and exposure amount of the effect light Le irradiated from the plurality of light sources 46 vary, thereby changing the color tone effect on the photosensitive surface 34A.

[0169] In addition, the arrangement of the plurality of light sources 46 shown in the fourth modification is only an example. As long as at least one of the plurality of light sources 46 is present on a plane different from the other light sources 46, the technology of the present invention is established. In addition, the plurality of light sources 46 may be arranged on planes different from each other. In addition, the distance, position, and number of the plurality of light sources 46 from the photosensitive surface 34A may be appropriately set according to the type of color tone effect or the light quantity distribution on the photosensitive surface 34A.

[0170] <Third embodiment>

[0171] In the first embodiment, the light source control unit 62B is used to set the parameters of the light source 46 according to the effect mode specified by the user, but the technology of the present invention is not limited to this. In the third embodiment, exposure control is performed to adjust the light amount of the subject light Lo according to the light amount of the effect light Le together with the control of the parameters.

[0172] As an example, Fig. 20As shown, the receiving device 30 receives the designation of the type of tone effect (e.g., the designation of the effect mode) from the user. In addition, the receiving device 30 receives the designation related to the exposure amount of the photosensitive surface 34A (e.g., the designation of the brightness mode) from the user. The receiving device 30 outputs the effect determination information 72 and the brightness determination information 76 to the processor 62. Here, the brightness determination information 76 is information that can determine the exposure amount of the photosensitive surface 34A.

[0173] In addition, although the example in which the types of brightness are preset in the camera 10 is described as the brightness mode, this is only an example. The brightness may also be adjusted by the user (for example, directly inputting the exposure amount).

[0174] In addition, the example in which the specification of the type of tone effect and the specification of the exposure amount of the photosensitive surface 34A are both received by the receiving device 30 is given here, but this is only an example. The specification of the type of tone effect and the specification of the exposure amount of the photosensitive surface 34A may be performed by different receiving devices.

[0175] In the processor 62, the acquisition unit 62A acquires the effect determination information 72 and the brightness determination information 76 from the receiving device 30. The light source control unit 62B performs control to set the parameters of the light source 46 according to the type of color tone effect indicated by the effect determination information 72 (see Fig.11 ). Specifically, the light source control unit 62B acquires the setting table 66B from the storage device 66, and uses the acquired setting table 66B to set parameters corresponding to the effect mode for the light emitting element 47 of the light source 46.

[0176] Furthermore, when receiving the user's designation regarding the exposure amount of the photosensitive surface 34A, the light source control unit 62B performs exposure control to adjust the light amount of the subject light Lo reaching the photosensitive surface 34A according to the light amount of the effect light Le. Specifically, the light source control unit 62B obtains the light amount derivation formula 66C from the storage device 66. The light amount derivation formula 66C is a calculation formula that subtracts the light amount LV_led of the effect light Le from the light amount LV_X corresponding to the exposure amount designated by the user as the light amount LV_mode of the subject light, and is represented by the following formula (1). LV_mode = LV_X - LV_led ... (1)

[0177] Here, LV_X is the exposure value specified by the user, for example, the exposure value obtained by adding the exposure correction value added by the user to the appropriate exposure. And, if the exposure correction value is zero, LV_X becomes the appropriate exposure value. For example, regarding the exposure value LV_X specified by the user, when the appropriate exposure value is set to LV, the brightness mode can be set in stages in the order of 1 / 2LV, 2 / 3LV, LV, 4 / 3LV, and 3 / 2LV, for example, from the dark side, according to the exposure correction value. In addition, this is just an example, and of course, the light amount of each brightness mode is appropriately set.

[0178] The light source control unit 62B obtains the light quantity LV_X corresponding to the exposure quantity indicated by the brightness determination information 76. For example, the light source control unit 62B obtains the exposure quantity as the light quantity LV_X. Furthermore, the light source control unit 62B obtains the light quantity LV_led of the effect light Le based on the setting result of the parameters of the light source 46. Furthermore, the light source control unit 62B derives the light quantity LV_mode of the subject light Lo using the light quantity derivation formula 66C.

[0179] In addition, an example of a method of deriving the light quantity LV_mode using the light quantity derivation formula 66C is given here, but this is only an example. Instead of the light quantity derivation formula 66C, a light quantity derivation table (not shown) may be used. The light quantity derivation table is a table that takes the light quantity LV_X corresponding to the exposure quantity specified by the user and the light quantity LV_led of the effect light Le as input information, and takes the light quantity LV_mode of the subject light Lo as output information.

[0180] The light source control unit 62B controls the shutter 61 and / or the flash 22 to set the light amount LV_mode of the derived subject light Lo. For example, the light source control unit 62B sets the shutter speed in the shutter 61. And, for example, the light source control unit 62B sets the light emission time in the flash 22. In this way, the light source control unit 62B performs an adjustment to set the light amount LV_mode as the value obtained by subtracting the light amount LV_led of the effect light Le from the light amount LV_X corresponding to the exposure amount specified by the user. That is, by performing such an adjustment, exposure control can be performed taking into account the effect light Le of the light source 46. Here, although not shown in the figure, in the case where the optical system 58 has an aperture, the light source control unit 62B can also perform exposure control by setting the aperture amount.

[0181] As an example, Fig.21As shown, the light source control unit 62B determines whether the image capturing instruction signal output when the release button 18 is pressed is received. If the determination is affirmative, the light source control unit 62B irradiates the photosensitive surface 34A of the film 34 with the effect light Le from the light source 46. Furthermore, the shutter 61 and the flash 22 are operated under the control of the light source control unit 62B, and the subject light Lo is adjusted to the light quantity LV_mode. Specifically, the light quantity LV_Mode is set to a value obtained by subtracting the light quantity LV_led of the effect light Le from the light quantity LV_X corresponding to the exposure quantity specified by the user. As a result, even when the effect light Le is exposed to the photosensitive surface 34A, exposure with the brightness specified by the user can be achieved on the photosensitive surface 34A.

[0182] As described above, in the camera 10 according to the third embodiment, in the processor 62, the light source control unit 62B performs exposure control to adjust the light amount of the subject light Lo reaching the photosensitive surface 34A according to the light amount of the effect light Le emitted from the light source 46, when receiving the user's designation regarding the exposure amount of the photosensitive surface 34A. Thus, the light amount LV_mode of the subject light Lo can be adjusted according to the light amount LV_led based on the effect light Le. As a result, shooting with the exposure amount designated by the user can be realized.

[0183] For example, when the light amount LV_mode of the subject light Lo is not adjusted when the effect light Le is irradiated, the effect light Le and the subject light Lo overlap and are exposed on the photosensitive surface 34A, which results in exposure at a brightness not intended by the user (for example, a state where the amount of the effect light Le is brighter than the expected brightness). In this configuration, the light amount LV_mode of the subject light Lo is adjusted based on the light amount LV_led based on the effect light Le. Thus, shooting at the exposure amount specified by the user can be achieved.

[0184] Furthermore, in the camera 10 according to the third embodiment, the exposure control is a control for performing adjustment such that the amount of light obtained by subtracting the amount of light LV_led of the effect light Le from the amount of light LV_X corresponding to the exposure amount specified by the user is set as the amount of light LV_mode of the subject light Lo. Since the amount of light obtained by subtracting the amount of light LV_led of the effect light Le from the amount of light LV_X is adjusted to be the amount of light LV_mode of the subject light Lo, shooting at the exposure amount specified by the user can be achieved.

[0185] In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiments, the light quantity ratio of the light source 46 is adjusted by the duty ratio of the driving pulse of the light emitting element 47 constituting the light source 46 and the light emission time determined by the number of repetitions of the driving pulse, but the technology of the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, the light source 46 emits light continuously, and the light quantity ratio of the light source 46 is adjusted by adjusting the lighting time of the continuous light emission.

[0186] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned embodiments, the example of a method in which all the light sources 46 emit light is given for explanation, but the technology of the present invention is not limited thereto. It is also possible to have a method in which only a part of the light sources 46 emit light according to the effect mode. It is also possible to have a method in which a light source 46 randomly selected from the light sources 46 emits light according to the effect mode. Furthermore, the light amounts of all the light sources 46 do not need to be the same, and it is also possible to have a method in which the light amounts of each of the plurality of light sources 46 are changed according to the effect mode.

[0187] In the above embodiments, the effect light Le and the subject light Lo are exposed together, but the technology of the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the effect light Le may be exposed after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has passed after the subject light Lo is exposed.

[0188] Furthermore, in each of the above-mentioned embodiments, an example of irradiating the effect light Le from the light source 46 when the release button 18 is pressed is cited for explanation, but the technology of the present utility model is not limited to this. The light source control unit 62B performs the following control: when a predetermined condition related to the irradiation of the effect light Le (for example, a condition for suppressing the unintentional irradiation of the effect light Le) is satisfied, the light source 46 is allowed to irradiate the effect light Le. Specifically, it can be as follows: when the light source control unit 62B detects that the finger F is removed from the release button 18 after the release button 18 is pressed, the effect light Le is allowed to be irradiated. Thus, even in the case where the release button 18 is pressed multiple times by mistake (for example, when the release button 18 is pressed again before it completely returns to the original position), it is possible to suppress the irradiation of the effect light Le each time it is pressed by mistake.

[0189] As another example, the light source control unit 62B may allow the light source 46 to emit the effect light Le when a predetermined time (e.g., 10 seconds) has passed since the effect light Le was emitted. Thus, even if the release button 18 is pressed multiple times by mistake (e.g., the release button 18 is pressed multiple times at intervals of 1 second), it is possible to suppress the effect light Le from being emitted each time the button is pressed by mistake.

[0190] Furthermore, in each of the above-mentioned embodiments, an example of a light source 46 emitting light when irradiating the effect light Le is given for explanation, but the technology of the utility model is not limited thereto. For example, the light source 46 can be configured to light up or flash when the cover 26 is opened. Thus, the user can visually recognize that the cover 26 is in an open state. In addition, when confirming a fault inside the frame 11, the light source 46 is lit to ensure the brightness inside, thereby making it easy to confirm the faulty part.

[0191] Furthermore, the first LED light source 46A to the fourth LED light source 46D may flash in sequence. Thus, when replacing the ink cartridge 36, the user can visually recognize the first LED light source 46A to the fourth LED light source 46D flashing in sequence, thereby improving the user experience such as the fun of using the camera 10.

[0192] Furthermore, the installation angle of the first LED light source 46A to the fourth LED light source 46D is not particularly limited, as long as the effect light Le can be irradiated to the photosensitive surface 34A. For example, the central axis of the light beam of the effect light Le irradiated from the first LED light source 46A to the fourth LED light source 46D may be inclined relative to the normal direction of the photosensitive surface 34A.

[0193] In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiments, the diffusion member 40 is provided as an example in which a pair of diffusion parts 42A and a connecting part 43A are integrally formed, but the technology of the present invention is not limited thereto. The diffusion member 40A may have four diffusion parts according to the four light sources 46, and these are formed as an integral part.

[0194] In the above embodiments, the light shielding member 44A is provided to shield the effect light Le leaking from the connection portion 43A, but the technology of the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the connection portion 43A itself may be formed of a material having light shielding properties.

[0195] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned embodiments, the diffusion member 40 is provided as an example, but the technology of the present invention is not limited thereto. The camera 10 may be a camera without the diffusion member 40 so that the effect light Le is directly irradiated on the light-receiving surface 34A.

[0196] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned embodiments, a method in which a plurality of buttons are provided as the receiving device 30 is cited as an example, but the technology of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an operation dial may be provided as the receiving device 30 together with or in place of the plurality of buttons. The effect mode and / or brightness mode may be switched by rotating the operation dial.

[0197] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned embodiments, the camera 10 is described as an example of an instant camera, but the technology of the present invention is not limited thereto. The camera 10 may be a film camera other than an instant camera.

[0198] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned embodiments, the film 34 is described as a rectangular shape having long sides extending in the Z direction when viewed from above, but the technology of the present invention is not limited thereto. Fig. 22As shown, in the case of looking down at the film 34, the film 34 may be square.

[0199] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned embodiments, the camera 10 is described as a film camera, but the technology of the present invention is not limited to this. Fig.23 As shown, the camera 10A is a digital camera. The camera 10A is an example of the "imaging device" involved in the technology of the present invention. In this case, the camera 10A has an imaging element 80 instead of the film 34. The imaging element 80 is an example of the "imaging element" involved in the technology of the present invention. The imaging element 80 is arranged inside the frame body 12. The imaging element 80 operates, for example, under the control of the control device 60, and receives the subject light Lo emitted from the optical system 58. That is, the imaging element 80 captures the subject image. The imaging element 80 is, for example, a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor. The imaging element 80 captures the subject under the instruction of the control device 60. The imaging element 80 generates a digital imaging signal representing the subject image, that is, a digital image. The imaging element 80 outputs the generated digital image to the control device 60.

[0200] In addition, here, a CMOS image sensor is described as an example of the imaging element 80 , but the technology of the present invention is not limited to this, and a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor may be applied as the imaging element 80 .

[0201] The light source 46 is disposed at a position facing the light receiving surface 80A of the imaging element 80. The imaging element 80 receives the subject light Lo and also receives the effect light Le emitted from the light source 46. Thus, a color tone effect based on the effect light Le is given to the digital image representing the subject image.

[0202] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned embodiments, the camera 10 is described as a portable camera device, but the technology of the present invention is not limited to this. The technology of the present invention can also be applied to a fixed camera device (for example, a camera device for taking facial photos or a camera device for taking photos of the experience state in an entertainment facility).

[0203] In addition, in each of the above-mentioned embodiments, the control program 66A is stored in the storage device 66, but the technology of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the control program 66A can be stored in a storage medium (not shown) such as an SSD or a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory. The storage medium is a non-temporary storage medium that can be read by a mobile computer. The control program 66A stored in the storage medium is installed in the camera 10. The processor 62 performs the light source control process according to the control program 66A.

[0204] Furthermore, the control program 66A may be stored in a storage device such as another computer or server connected to the camera 10 via a network, and the control program 66A may be downloaded upon request from the camera 10 and installed in the camera 10. That is, the program (i.e., program product) described in the present embodiment may be provided in a recording medium or distributed from an external computer.

[0205] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned embodiments, the processor 62, the storage device 66, and the RAM 64 of the camera 10 are exemplified as a computer, but the technology of the present invention is not limited thereto, and devices including ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) and / or PLD (Programmable Logic Device) may be applied instead of the computer. Furthermore, a combination of hardware structure and software structure may be used instead of the computer.

[0206] As hardware resources for executing the light source control processing described in each of the above embodiments, various processors as shown below can be used. As a processor, for example, a general-purpose processor, i.e., a CPU, which functions as a hardware resource that executes processing by executing software, i.e., a program, can be cited. Also, as a processor, for example, a processor, i.e., a dedicated circuit, such as an FPGA, a PLD, or an ASIC, which has a circuit structure specially designed for executing specific processing can be cited. Any processor has a built-in or connected memory, and any processor executes various processing by using the memory.

[0207] The hardware resource for executing the light source control processing may be composed of one of these various processors, or may be composed of a combination of two or more processors of the same type or different types (for example, a combination of multiple FPGAs or a combination of a CPU and an FPGA). Furthermore, the hardware resource for executing the light source control processing may also be a processor.

[0208] As an example of a processor, the first method is as follows: a processor is composed of a combination of one or more CPUs and software, and the processor functions as a hardware resource for executing light source control processing. The second method is as follows: a processor that uses an IC (Integrated Circuit) chip to realize the overall function of a system including multiple hardware resources for executing light source control processing, such as SoC (System-on-a-chip). In this way, light source control processing can be realized by using one or more of the above-mentioned processors as hardware resources.

[0209] As the hardware structure of these various processors, more specifically, a circuit formed by combining circuit elements such as semiconductor elements can be used. In addition, the above processing is only an example. Therefore, it is of course possible to delete unnecessary steps, add new steps, or change the processing order within the scope of the main purpose.

[0210] The above-described records and illustrated contents are detailed descriptions of the parts involved in the technology of the present utility model, and are only examples of the technology of the present utility model. For example, the description of the above-described structure, function, action and effect is a description of an example of the structure, function, action and effect of the parts involved in the technology of the present utility model. Therefore, it is of course possible to delete unnecessary parts, or add new elements or make changes to the above-described records and illustrated contents without departing from the main purpose of the technology of the present utility model. In addition, in order to avoid complexity and facilitate understanding of the parts involved in the technology of the present utility model, the description of technical common sense that does not need to be specifically explained in the technology that makes the implementation of the technology of the present utility model possible is omitted in the above-described records and illustrated contents.

[0211] All documents, patent applications, and technical standards described in this specification are incorporated herein by reference to the same extent as if each individual document, patent application, or technical standard was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference.

[0212] Regarding the above-mentioned embodiment, the following contents are further disclosed.

[0213] <Note 1>

[0214] A camera device comprising:

[0215] a frame housing a film for recording an image of a subject by exposing the subject to light on a photosensitive surface; and

[0216] The light source is disposed in the frame and can irradiate the photosensitive surface with effect light. The effect light is exposed to the photosensitive surface in a manner overlapping with the subject light, thereby providing a visual effect to the subject image.

[0217] <Note 2>

[0218] The imaging device according to Supplement 1, wherein:

[0219] The light source is provided in the housing around an exposure opening through which the subject light passes.

[0220] <Note 3>

[0221] The imaging device according to Supplement 2, wherein:

[0222] The frame body includes a frame member provided with the exposure opening.

[0223] The light source is disposed on the frame member.

[0224] <Note 4>

[0225] The imaging device according to Supplement 2, wherein:

[0226] The frame body comprises a frame body main body for loading the film and the exposure opening.

[0227] The light source is disposed around the exposure opening in the housing body.

[0228] <Note 5>

[0229] The imaging device according to Supplement 1, wherein:

[0230] The frame has a frame body for loading the film.

[0231] The light source is fixed to the frame body.

[0232] <Note 6>

[0233] The imaging device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 5, comprising a diffusion member for diffusing the effect light, wherein the effect light diffused by the diffusion member is irradiated onto the photosensitive surface.

[0234] <Note 7>

[0235] The imaging device according to Supplementary Note 6, wherein:

[0236] The above-mentioned light source is provided in plurality.

[0237] The diffusion member is a member formed by connecting at least two diffusion parts and a connection part, the at least two diffusion parts are arranged to face at least two of the plurality of light sources, respectively, and the connection part connects the diffusion parts.

[0238] <Note 8>

[0239] The imaging device according to Supplement 7, wherein:

[0240] The diffusion member further includes a light shielding member configured to shield effect light that propagates from the diffusion portion to the connection portion and then leaks from the connection portion toward the photosensitive surface.

[0241] <Note 9>

[0242] The imaging device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 8, wherein:

[0243] The light source is provided in plurality.

[0244] In a plan view of the loaded film, the plurality of light sources are arranged at positions symmetrical with respect to the center of the photosensitive surface of the film.

[0245] <Note 10>

[0246] The imaging device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 9, wherein:

[0247] The light source is disposed at a position facing the outer periphery of the photosensitive surface of the film.

[0248] <Note 11>

[0249] The imaging device according to Supplement 10, wherein:

[0250] The light source is disposed at a position facing at least one of the four corners of the photosensitive surface of the film.

[0251] <Note 12>

[0252] The imaging device according to Supplementary Note 10, wherein:

[0253] The light source is disposed at a position opposite to a middle position of at least one of four sides of the photosensitive surface of the film.

[0254] <Note 13>

[0255] The imaging device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 12, wherein:

[0256] In a plan view of the loaded film, the light sources are arranged in concentric circles with respect to the center of the photosensitive surface of the film.

[0257] <Note 14>

[0258] The imaging device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 6, wherein:

[0259] The light source is disposed in one piece in the frame.

[0260] <Note 15>

[0261] The imaging device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 14, wherein:

[0262] The light source can emit a variety of effect lights for obtaining different types of the above-mentioned visual effects according to the setting of parameters.

[0263] The above-mentioned camera device also has:

[0264] A receiving unit that receives the designation of the type of the visual effect; and

[0265] processor,

[0266] The above processor performs the following processing:

[0267] Acquiring effect determination information capable of determining the type of the visual effect received via the receiving unit; and

[0268] The control of setting the above-mentioned parameters is performed according to the type of the above-mentioned visual effect indicated by the above-mentioned effect determination information.

[0269] <Note 16>

[0270] The imaging device according to Supplement 15, wherein:

[0271] The light source is composed of light emitting elements of a plurality of colors that emit light of different colors. By adjusting the light quantity ratio of the light emitted by the light emitting elements of each color, a plurality of effect lights can be emitted.

[0272] <Note 17>

[0273] The imaging device according to Supplementary Note 16, wherein:

[0274] The light emitting elements of each color emit pulsed light according to the periodically input drive pulses.

[0275] The parameter includes at least one of a duty cycle of the driving pulse of the light emitting element and a light emitting time determined by the number of repetitions of the driving pulse.

[0276] <Note 18>

[0277] The imaging device according to Supplement 16 or Supplement 17, wherein:

[0278] The light emitting element is an LED.

[0279] <Note 19>

[0280] The imaging device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 15 to 18, wherein:

[0281] The processor, when receiving a user's designation regarding an exposure amount of the photosensitive surface, executes exposure control for adjusting an amount of the subject light reaching the photosensitive surface according to an amount of the effect light emitted from the light source.

[0282] <Note 20>

[0283] The imaging device according to Supplement 19, wherein:

[0284] The exposure control is control for performing adjustment in which an amount of light obtained by subtracting an amount of light of the effect light from an amount of light corresponding to the user's designation regarding the exposure amount is set as an amount of light of the subject light.

[0285] <Note 21>

[0286] The imaging device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 20, wherein:

[0287] The film is an instant film in which a developer for developing the latent image recorded on the photosensitive surface is sealed and the developer can be developed on the exposed photosensitive surface.

[0288] <Note 22>

[0289] The imaging device according to any one of Supplement 1 to Supplement 21, wherein:

[0290] The visual effects mentioned above include the effect of applying changes to the color of the film, namely, the toning effect.

[0291] Explanation of symbols

[0292] 10, 10A-camera, 11-frame, 12-frame body, 12A-front surface, 12B-upper surface, 12C-rear surface, 14-lens barrel, 16-objective lens, 18-release button, 20-opening window, 22-flash, 24-discharge port, 26-cover, 26A-hinge, 28-viewfinder, 30-receiving device, 32-display device, 34-film, 34A-photosensitive surface, 34B-developing solution, 3 4C-outer periphery, 36-ink cartridge, 38-frame member, 38A-exposure opening, 38B-recess, 40, 40A, 40B-diffusing member, 42A, 42B-diffusing portion, 43A, 43B-connecting portion, 44, 44A, 44B light shielding member, 44A1-groove portion, 46-light source, 46A-first LED light source, 46B-second LED light source, 46C-third LED light source, 46D-fourth LED light source ED light source, 47-light emitting element, 47AR-(red) light emitting element, 47BG-(green) light emitting element, 47CB-(blue) light emitting element, 48-substrate, 48A-wiring part, 50-excess length processing structure, 52-first part, 54-second part, 56-third part, 57-driver, 58-optical system, 58A-photographic lens, 60-control device, 61-shutter, 62-processor, 62A-acquisition part, 62B-light source control part, 64-RAM, 66-storage device, 66A-control program, 66B-setting table, 66C-light quantity derivation formula, 68-external I / F, 70-bus, 72-effect determination information, 74-discharge roller, 76-brightness determination information, 80-imaging element, 80A-light receiving surface, C-center, F-finger, L-optical axis, Le-effect light, Lo-subject light.

Claims

1. A camera device, characterized in that: have: a frame in which a film for recording an image of a subject by exposing the subject light to a photosensitive surface is loaded; and The light source is provided in the frame and can irradiate the photosensitive surface with effect light. The effect light is exposed to the photosensitive surface in a superimposed manner with the subject light, thereby providing a visual effect to the subject image.

2. The camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that The light source is provided in the frame around an exposure opening through which the subject light passes.

3. The imaging device according to claim 2, wherein: The frame body includes a frame member provided with the exposure opening. The light source is disposed on the frame member.

4. The camera device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The frame has a frame body for loading the film and the exposure opening. The light source is arranged around the exposure opening in the housing body.

5. The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein: The frame has a frame body for loading the film. The light source is fixed to the frame body.

6. The imaging device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The imaging device includes a diffusion member that diffuses the effect light, and the effect light diffused by the diffusion member is irradiated onto the photosensitive surface.

7. The imaging device according to claim 6, wherein: The light source is provided with a plurality of The diffusion member is a member formed by connecting a connection portion and at least two diffusion portions, the at least two diffusion portions are respectively arranged to face at least two of the plurality of light sources, and the connection portion connects the diffusion portions.

8. The imaging device according to claim 7, wherein: The diffusion member further includes a light shielding member configured to shield effect light that propagates from the diffusion portion to the connection portion and leaks from the connection portion toward the light receiving surface.

9. The imaging device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The light source is provided with a plurality of In a plan view of the film in a loaded state, the plurality of light sources are arranged at positions symmetrical with respect to the center of the photosensitive surface of the film.

10. The imaging device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The light source is disposed at a position opposite to the outer periphery of the photosensitive surface of the film.

11. The imaging device according to claim 10, wherein: The light source is disposed at a position opposite to at least one of the four corners of the photosensitive surface of the film.

12. The imaging device according to claim 10, wherein: The light source is disposed at a position opposite to a middle position of at least one of four sides of the photosensitive surface of the film.

13. The imaging device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: In a plan view of the loaded film, the light sources are arranged in a concentric circle with respect to the center of the photosensitive surface of the film.

14. The imaging device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The light source is disposed in the frame.

15. The imaging device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The light source can emit a variety of effect lights for obtaining different types of visual effects according to parameter settings.

16. The imaging device according to claim 15, characterized in that: The light source is composed of light emitting elements of a plurality of colors that emit light of different colors. By adjusting the light quantity ratio of the light emitted by the light emitting elements of each color, a plurality of effect lights can be emitted.

17. The imaging device according to claim 16, wherein: The light emitting elements of each color emit pulsed light according to the periodically input drive pulses. The parameter includes at least one of a duty ratio of the driving pulse of the light emitting element and a light emitting time determined by a number of repetitions of the driving pulse.

18. The imaging device according to claim 17, wherein: The light emitting element is an LED.

19. The imaging device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The film is an instant film in which a developer for developing a latent image recorded on the photosensitive surface is sealed and the developer can be developed on the photosensitive surface after exposure.

20. A camera device, characterized in that: have: a frame body in which an imaging element for capturing an image of a subject by exposing the light receiving surface to light of the subject is disposed; and The light source is provided in the frame and can irradiate the light receiving surface with effect light. The effect light is exposed to the light receiving surface in a manner overlapping with the subject light, thereby providing a visual effect to the subject image.

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