Gimbal camera
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SZ DJI TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shooting equipment technology, and in particular to a gimbal camera. Background Technology
[0002] Existing gimbal cameras can adjust their posture during shooting and remain stable, tracking the target to create the desired photos or videos.
[0003] In related technologies, gimbal cameras with only a single camera produce relatively simple imaging results. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of this, the present invention proposes a gimbal camera, which aims to achieve richer imaging effects and make it more convenient for users to view the image information.
[0005] The present invention discloses a gimbal camera, comprising: a camera including two visible light cameras with different lens parameters; a gimbal for connecting to the camera, the gimbal including at least one axis assembly, each axis assembly for adjusting the camera's posture; and a display device disposed on the gimbal, the display device being capable of displaying the images captured by each of the visible light cameras, wherein the display device does not move with the camera during the process of the gimbal adjusting the camera's posture.
[0006] As can be seen from the above technical solution, the gimbal camera proposed in this invention uses two visible light cameras with different lens parameters to capture images with different parameter information, thereby ensuring the richness of the gimbal camera's imaging effect and improving its image performance. Furthermore, when the gimbal moves the camera to adjust its posture, the display device does not move with the camera's movement, making it more convenient for users to view the image information on the display device. Users can select to view images with different parameters captured by one or two different visible light cameras through the display device, improving the gimbal camera's display effect on the captured images.
[0007] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit the disclosure of the embodiments of this utility model. Attached Figure Description
[0008] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0009] Figure 1 This is a front view of a gimbal camera proposed in some embodiments of this utility model;
[0010] Figure 2 This is a front view of a gimbal camera according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein the camera is relative to... Figure 1 The camera in the middle adjusted its posture;
[0011] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the display area of a display device according to some embodiments of the present invention simultaneously displaying images captured by two visible light cameras;
[0012] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the display area of a display device according to some embodiments of the present invention simultaneously displaying images captured by two visible light cameras;
[0013] Figure 5 This is a front view of a gimbal camera according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein the display device is rotated and the buttons are exposed from the body;
[0014] Figure 6 This is a rear view of a gimbal camera proposed in some embodiments of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 7 This is a side view of a gimbal camera proposed in some embodiments of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a gimbal camera proposed in some embodiments of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a gimbal camera according to some embodiments of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of a gimbal camera proposed in some embodiments of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of a gimbal camera proposed in another embodiment of this utility model.
[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0021] 1000, Gimbal camera;
[0022] 100. Gimbal;
[0023] 110. Shaft assembly;
[0024] 111, shaft arm; 1111, first shaft arm; 1112, second shaft arm;
[0025] 112. Electric motor; 1121. First electric motor; 1122. Second electric motor; 1123. Third electric motor;
[0026] 200. Camera;
[0027] 210. Visible light camera; 211. First camera; 212. Second camera; 220. First rotation axis;
[0028] 300. Display device; 310. Display area; 311. First display area; 312. Second display area;
[0029] 400. Fuselage;
[0030] 500, button; 510, first button; 520, second button;
[0031] 600, Processor; 700, Memory. Detailed Implementation
[0032] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, not all embodiments. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are all within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0033] Gimbal cameras can adjust the camera's posture at any time according to the shooting scene and the required shooting angle, thereby capturing rich and high-quality images and pictures, effectively preventing image shake and ensuring good shooting quality.
[0034] In related technologies, for gimbal cameras with only a single camera, the camera cannot be replaced and cannot achieve optical zoom, resulting in a single shooting focal length. If digital zoom technology is used, image quality will be lost.
[0035] In related technologies, for gimbal cameras with multiple cameras, such as gimbal cameras with two cameras, usually only one camera is used for imaging, while the other camera is usually used for assisting tracking or composition. Users can usually only view the image from the imaging camera on the display screen.
[0036] In related technologies, for scenarios where shooting devices such as mobile phones are mounted on a gimbal, the mobile phone has a built-in display screen. However, when the user adjusts the camera's posture through the gimbal, the posture of the display screen also changes. When the posture of the display screen changes, the angle of the display screen may differ significantly from the viewing angle of the human eye, making it inconvenient for the user to view the captured image.
[0037] In view of this, this application proposes a gimbal camera 1000, which aims to solve the aforementioned technical problems.
[0038] Where there is no conflict, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.
[0039] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, a gimbal camera 1000 according to an embodiment of this application includes: a camera 200, a gimbal 100, and a display device 300. It should be noted that the camera 200 and the gimbal 100 in this application are a stable integrated device, and the user cannot usually detach the camera 200 from the gimbal 100.
[0040] Among them, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, camera 200 includes two visible light cameras 210, each with different lens parameters. These visible light cameras 210 can capture light in the range of 380nm to 750nm and synthesize images using RGB channels. Therefore, the images captured by the two visible light cameras 210 in this application represent true color scenes within the visible spectrum of the human eye, and their imaging results are essentially consistent with the color and brightness perceived by the user. The lens parameters include equivalent focal length, focal length, field of view, aperture, and resolution. This embodiment primarily uses a camera 200 with two visible light cameras 210 as an example for illustration. It is understood that camera 200 in this application can also include other visible light cameras 210 or other types of cameras; this is not a limitation.
[0041] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the gimbal 100 is used to connect to the camera 200, and the gimbal 100 includes at least one axis assembly 110, such as... Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, each axis assembly 110 is used to adjust the attitude of the camera 200. The minimum number of axis assemblies 110 in this application is one. In a specific embodiment, the axis assembly 110 may include a motor 112 and a drive axis arm 111; the number of axis assemblies 110 in this application may also be two, three, etc., which can be adjusted according to actual needs, and there is no limitation here.
[0042] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5As shown, the display device 300 is mounted on the gimbal 100. The display device 300 can display the images captured by each visible light camera 210. During the process of the gimbal 100 adjusting the posture of the camera 200, the display device 300 does not move with the camera 200. The ability of the display device 300 to display the images captured by each visible light camera 210 can mean that the display device 300 can display the images captured by each visible light camera 210 individually, or it can mean that the display device 300 can also display the images captured by all visible light cameras 210 simultaneously. In this application, the display device 300 and the visible light cameras 210 are separately configured. The display device 300 does not move with the axis assembly 110; the movement of the axis assembly 110 only adjusts the posture of the camera 200.
[0043] As can be seen from the above, the gimbal camera 1000 of this utility model has two visible light cameras 210 with different lens parameters, which can capture images with different parameter information, thus improving the shooting performance. For example, when the two visible light cameras 210 have different focal lengths, they can capture clear images within different focal lengths respectively.
[0044] When the motor 112 of the gimbal 100 is running, the shaft arm 111 will be driven to move, which in turn can drive the camera 200 to adjust its posture. The visible light camera 210 of the camera 200 can capture the image in the target area. During the shooting process, the shaft assembly 110 only drives the camera 200 to adjust its posture, and the display device 300 does not move with the movement of the camera 200, making it more convenient and less dizzying for users to view the image information of the display device 300. For example, in some specific embodiments, the display screen of the display device 300 can be arranged in a direction and position that is convenient for the user to view, and the display device 300 is located on the gimbal 100 away from the shaft assembly 110.
[0045] In this application, the user can select to view images with different parameters captured by one or two different visible light cameras 210 through the display device 300, which improves the image quality of the target area and allows the user to obtain richer information about the objects in the image in the target area.
[0046] Understandably, compared to gimbal cameras in related technologies that only have a single camera, the camera cannot be replaced and cannot achieve optical zoom, resulting in a single shooting focal length and loss of image quality if digital zoom technology is used, the gimbal camera 1000 of this application has two visible light cameras 210, and at least one of the two visible light cameras 210 can be used to capture images, thereby enabling high-definition shooting of subjects at different distances and of different sizes.
[0047] The gimbal camera 1000 proposed in this utility model has two visible light cameras 210 with different lens parameters, which can capture images with different parameter information, thereby ensuring the richness of the imaging effect of the gimbal camera 1000 and improving the imaging performance of the gimbal camera 1000.
[0048] Furthermore, when the gimbal 100 moves the camera 200 to adjust its posture, the display device 300 does not move with the camera 200, making it more convenient for the user to view the image information on the display device 300. The user can select to view images with different parameters captured by one or two different visible light cameras 210 through the display device 300, improving the display effect of the gimbal camera 1000 on the captured images.
[0049] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, each axis assembly 110 includes an arm 111 and a motor 112. The motor 112 is connected to the arm 111 and is used to drive the arm 111 to move, thereby causing the camera 200 to rotate around the rotation axis of the motor 112, thereby adjusting the attitude.
[0050] The display function of the display device 300 in this application will now be described.
[0051] In some embodiments of this application, the display device 300 can simultaneously display the images captured by two visible light cameras 210. In these embodiments, the user can simultaneously observe the real-time images captured by the two visible light cameras 210 through the display device 300, thereby simultaneously obtaining the images captured by the two visible light cameras 210 with different information.
[0052] In other embodiments of this application, the display device 300 can switch between displaying the images captured by two visible light cameras 210. In these embodiments, the user can focus on viewing the image captured by one of the visible light cameras 210 without being disturbed by the image captured by the other visible light camera 210. Alternatively, the user can use different display strategies for different scenarios. For example, in a specific embodiment, if the user wants to see the details of a specific object or person in a distant view, a telephoto lens can be used to take the picture, and only the image captured by the telephoto lens can be displayed. Or, for example, if the user wants to see various objects and many people in a large space, a close-up lens can be used to take the picture, and only the image captured by the close-up lens can be displayed.
[0053] In a further embodiment of this application, Figure 2 and Figure 5 The two captured images in the display device 300 correspond to different display areas 310 of the display device 300, such as... Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the display areas 310 are a first display area 311 and a second display area 312. The first display area 311 corresponds to the display of the image captured by one of the visible light cameras 210; the second display area 312 corresponds to the information of the image captured by the other visible light camera 210. This allows the display device 300 to conveniently display the images captured by two visible light cameras 210 simultaneously, improving display performance.
[0054] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the sum of the areas of the different display areas 310 corresponding to the two captured images is equal to the total area of the display area 310. In other words, the images captured by each visible light camera 210 can be displayed in the display area 310 to the maximum extent. The entire display area 310 can be fully utilized to display the two captured images, making it convenient for users to view the captured images.
[0055] In some specific embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the first image captured by one of the visible light cameras 210 is located in the first display area 311, and the second image captured by the other visible light camera 210 is located in the second display area 312. The second display area 312 is located within the first display area 311, thus presenting a "picture-in-picture" display effect.
[0056] In other specific embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the first image captured by one of the visible light cameras 210 is located in the first display area 311, and the second image captured by the other visible light camera 210 is located in the second display area 312. The second display area 312 overlaps with one edge of the first display area 311, but the second display area 312 does not overlap with the display area inside the first display area 311, thus presenting a "split-screen" display effect.
[0057] The structure and location of the visible light camera 210 in this application will now be described.
[0058] In some embodiments of this application, lens parameters include equivalent focal length or focal length. Different gimbal cameras 1000 may use different sensors, and different sensor sizes will cause different viewing angles. Therefore, using equivalent focal length makes it easier to compare the lens parameters of the visible light camera 210 with the lens parameters of other cameras. Specifically, in the calculation, equivalent focal length = actual focal length × crop factor, so that the equivalent focal length of the full-frame (35mm standard) can be calculated based on the actual focal length and the crop factor.
[0059] In a further embodiment of this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, the two visible light cameras 210 include a first camera 211 and a second camera 212. The equivalent focal length of the first camera 211 is different from that of the second camera 212, resulting in different imaging effects. The two visible light cameras 210 can provide users with two native focal lengths to choose from. When the gimbal 100 is in the centering state, the first camera 211 and the second camera 212 are spaced apart along the yaw axis of the camera 200. Therefore, the field of view captured by the first camera 211 and the second camera 212 in this application is different at least in the yaw axis direction. In addition, it can improve the consistency of the left and right centering of the person in the picture during the shooting process, so that the center of the picture changes less during the switching process, thus improving the shooting quality.
[0060] In some specific embodiments, the equivalent focal length of the first camera 211 is greater than that of the second camera 212. With the gimbal 100 in its centered state, along the yaw axis of the camera 200, the first camera 211 is positioned further away from the display device 300 than the second camera 212. Since a camera with a larger equivalent focal length may have a more complex optical structure (e.g., more lens groups) and be heavier, the gimbal 100 needs to ensure that the center of gravity of the driven object is as close as possible to the rotation axis of the axis assembly 110. This reduces the driving torque required by the axis assembly 110. If prioritizing the balancing of the gimbal 100 itself, the first camera 211, with its larger equivalent focal length, can be positioned further away from the display device 300 than the second camera 212 to ensure a reasonable overall center of gravity distribution for the camera 200.
[0061] In some embodiments, the equivalent focal length of the first camera 211 is greater than that of the second camera 212. When the gimbal 100 is in the centering state, the first camera 211 is closer to the rotation axis of one of the at least one axis assembly 110 than the second camera 212.
[0062] For details, please refer to Figure 7 The rotation axis of the second motor 1122 in the second axis assembly of the gimbal 100 actually forms an angle with the horizontal plane (e.g., Figure 7 The second motor 1122 shown in the diagram has its rotation axis tilted upwards, which helps to increase the arrangement space for the camera 200. The heavier first camera 211 is positioned close to the rotation axis of the second motor 1122 (e.g., ...). Figure 1The first camera 211 shown is positioned above the second camera 212, which helps to bring the center of gravity of the entire camera 200 closer to the rotation axis of the second motor 1122, thereby reducing the driving torque required by the second motor 1122. A similar relationship can also exist between the first camera 211 and the second camera 212 and the rotation axis of the first motor 1121 of the first axis assembly. Here, "closer to the rotation axis" can mean that the geometric center of the first camera 211 is closer to the rotation axis than the geometric center of the second camera 212.
[0063] In another specific embodiment, the equivalent focal length of the first camera 211 is smaller than that of the second camera 212. With the gimbal 100 in its centered state, along the yaw axis of the camera 200, the first camera 211 is positioned further away from the display device 300 than the second camera 212. Because the first camera 211 has a smaller equivalent focal length, it can capture images over a wider range; while the second camera 212 has a larger equivalent focal length, allowing it to capture images of more distant scenes, but its capture range is smaller compared to the first camera 211. If we consider that the imaging effect of camera 200 is not obstructed by the axis assembly 110, then placing the second camera 212 closer to the display device 300 and the first camera 211 further away from the display device 300 makes it difficult for the second camera 212 to capture the body 400 and other components of the gimbal camera 1000, effectively preventing the components of the gimbal 100 from obstructing the shooting of the first camera 211 and the second camera 212; especially when the axis assembly 110 moves the camera 200 in a pitch motion, it can effectively prevent the body 400 of the gimbal camera 1000 from appearing in the field of view of the second camera 212. For example, the first camera 211 is a wide-angle camera with a large field of view, while the second camera 212 is a medium-telephoto camera with a small field of view.
[0064] "Return to center" can be a working state of the gimbal 100. "Return to center" can mean that the rotation angles of each axis assembly 110 of the gimbal 100 have returned to their initial angles. "Return to center" can also mean that the load-bearing assembly of the camera 200 mounted on the gimbal has returned to its preset center position. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown in the figure, the gimbal 100 can be in the centering state. The preset center position corresponding to the gimbal 100 being in the centering state is usually used as the calibration reference point for each axis component 110, thereby ensuring the accuracy of subsequent control of the camera 200's movement; this preset center position can also serve as a starting point, allowing the user to quickly reset and readjust the camera 200's viewing angle (such as the camera 200's shooting angle) from this preset center position. Specifically, the gimbal 100 can be equipped with a mode button corresponding to the centering state, so that the gimbal 100 can quickly enter the centering state. Figure 2 This could be a diagram showing the gimbal 100 in sleep or stowed state.
[0065] In other embodiments, the lens parameters of the two visible light cameras 210 can have different field of view angles. The visible light camera 210 with a larger field of view is designated as the third camera, and the visible light camera 210 with a smaller field of view is designated as the fourth camera. Along the yaw axis of the camera 200, the fourth camera is positioned below the yaw axis of the camera 200 compared to the third camera, meaning the fourth camera is closer to the display device 300. This also ensures that when the gimbal 100 moves the camera 200 in pitch, the body 400 will not appear within the field of view of the visible light camera 210. Here, the third camera is similar to the aforementioned first camera 211, and the fourth camera is similar to the aforementioned second camera 212. The terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" in this application are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined with "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. It is understandable that the yaw axis direction of camera 200 can be shown in the figure as the yaw axis of camera 200 when gimbal 100 is in the centering state.
[0066] In a further embodiment of this application, combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, one of the shaft components 110 is rotatably connected to the camera 200. The camera 200 can rotate around the rotation axis corresponding to the shaft component 110. For ease of description, this rotation axis is referred to as the first rotation axis 220. The geometric center of the first camera 211 and the geometric center of the second camera 212 are located on different sides of the first rotation axis 220. In these embodiments, by placing the first camera 211 and the second camera 212 on different sides of the first rotation axis 220, the camera 200 can be subjected to more stable forces during rotation. In some specific embodiments, the geometric center of the light-receiving surface of the first camera 211 and the geometric center of the light-receiving surface of the second camera 212 are symmetrically arranged with respect to the first rotation axis 220, thereby making the camera 200 more stable when making pitch movements around the first rotation axis 220.
[0067] The first rotation axis 220 can be a virtual axis, specifically the extension direction of the output shaft of the motor 112 of the shaft assembly 110.
[0068] In some embodiments of this application, combined with Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, at least one axis assembly 110 includes a first axis assembly, a second axis assembly, and a third axis assembly. The first axis assembly includes a first axis arm 1111 and a first motor 1121. The first motor 1121 is connected to the body 400, and the output end of the first motor 1121 is connected to the first axis arm 1111. The direction of the axis of the output end of the first motor 1121 is the yaw axis direction. The second axis assembly includes a second motor 1122 and a second axis arm 1112. The second motor 1122 is connected to the first axis arm 1111, and the output end of the second motor 1122 is connected to the first end of the second axis arm 1112. The third axis assembly may include a third motor 1123. The output end of the third motor 1123 can be directly connected to the camera 200 or connected to the camera 200 through the third axis arm. The third motor 1123 is connected to the second end of the second axis arm 1112 away from the second motor 1122. The axes of the output ends of the first motor 1121, the second motor 1122, and the third motor 1123 are not parallel to each other.
[0069] The first axis assembly can be a yaw axis assembly, the second axis assembly can be a roll axis assembly, and the third axis assembly can be a pitch axis assembly.
[0070] In some embodiments, the third axis assembly may include two third motors 1123, the output shafts of which are respectively connected to different sides of the camera 200, and the axes of the output ends of the two third motors 1123 are collinear.
[0071] The following describes the display device 300 and other components of the gimbal camera 1000 in this application: body 400, buttons 500, processor 600, and memory 700.
[0072] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the gimbal camera 1000 also includes a body 400, at least one axis assembly 110 is rotatably connected to the body 400, and a display device 300 is connected to the body 400. The display device 300 is conveniently arranged on the body 400 in this application, and the user can also easily move the entire gimbal camera 1000 by holding the body 400. The body 400 does not move with the rotation of the axis assembly 110; therefore, the display device 300 on the body 400 will not change its orientation when the camera 200 adjusts its orientation. The display device 300 on the body 400 can be maintained in a specific direction relative to the user's viewing direction, making it convenient for the user to view the captured image displayed on the display device 300.
[0073] In some further embodiments of this application, such as Figure 5 As shown, the gimbal camera 1000 also includes a button 500, which is located on the body 400. A display device 300 is rotatably connected to the body 400. When the display device 300 is rotated, it can either cover the button 500 or expose the button 500 from the body 400. For example, as shown... Figure 1 As shown, when the display device 300 is rotated clockwise to portrait mode, it can cover the buttons 500, such as... Figure 5 As shown, when the display device 300 is rotated counterclockwise to landscape mode, the buttons 500 are exposed from the body 400. When the buttons 500 are covered by the display device 300, it effectively prevents the user from accidentally pressing the buttons 500 while using the gimbal camera 1000, thus allowing the gimbal camera 1000 to remain stable when no operation or adjustment is required. When the buttons 500 are exposed by the display device 300, the user can easily press the buttons 500 to control the gimbal camera 1000.
[0074] In some embodiments of this application, combined with Figure 5 and Figure 8As shown, the gimbal camera 1000 also includes a button 500 and a processor 600. The button 500 includes a first button 510. Both the display device 300 and the first button 510 are electrically connected to the processor 600. The processor 600 is configured to send a control command to the display device 300 to display the captured images of one or more of the two visible light cameras 210 when the first button 510 is pressed. In other words, when the user operates the first button 510, the display device 300 can display the captured images from one of the visible light cameras 210, or it can display the captured images from both visible light cameras 210 simultaneously. The specific display results can be found in the previous description and will not be repeated here.
[0075] In some embodiments of this application, combined with Figure 5 and Figure 9 As shown, both the first button 510 and the camera 200 are electrically connected to the processor 600. The processor 600 is also configured to send a control command to the camera 200 to enter either single-camera mode or dual-camera mode when the first button 510 is pressed. In single-camera mode, the display device 300 displays only the image captured by one of the visible light cameras 210; in dual-camera mode, the display device 300 displays the images captured by both visible light cameras 210 simultaneously. Therefore, in these embodiments, the user can operate the first button 510 to cause one of the visible light cameras 210 of the camera 200 to take a picture, and the display device 300 will display the image captured by that visible light camera 210; or, both visible light cameras 210 can be used to take pictures, and the display device 300 will display the images captured by both visible light cameras 210 simultaneously.
[0076] In a further embodiment, the single-camera mode or dual-camera mode is achieved through different operations on the same first button 510. Different operations include different numbers of consecutive presses or different durations of pressing the first button 510.
[0077] Alternatively, in other further embodiments, the single-camera mode or dual-camera mode is switched by operating different first buttons 510. For example, two first buttons 510 are provided respectively, and the user switches between single-camera mode and dual-camera mode by pressing different first buttons 510.
[0078] For example, in a specific embodiment, clicking the first button 510 can switch to... Figure 1The first camera 211 or the second camera 212 shown in the diagram indicate that the camera 200 is in single-camera mode. Alternatively, triple-clicking the first button 510 will activate the dual-camera mode. Furthermore, double-clicking the first button 510 will activate the gimbal camera 1000 in digital zoom mode, where the zoom level can be controlled via a joystick. In these embodiments, the two visible light cameras 210 have different equivalent focal lengths. One visible light camera 210 is a wide-angle camera with a larger field of view, while the other is a mid-range camera with a smaller field of view. This allows for a wider range of adjustable focal lengths when controlling the zoom level via the joystick, and ensures high-definition images are obtained across all focal lengths. In other embodiments, the highest lossless zoom ratio at the current focal length can be switched by pressing and holding the first button 510. In other words, the gimbal camera 1000 can achieve the upper limit of zoom within a specific focal length range through technologies such as sensor cropping, AI algorithms or multi-frame synthesis. The field of view at the current focal length can be magnified to the maximum usable magnification without excessive loss of image quality.
[0079] In some embodiments of this application, combined with Figure 5 and Figure 9 As shown, the gimbal camera 1000 also includes a memory 700. The memory 700 is used to store image data captured by one of the two visible light cameras 210 in single-camera mode; the memory 700 is also used to store image data from both visible light cameras 210 within the same time period in dual-camera mode. Therefore, the memory 700 of this application can store image data from two visible light cameras 210, facilitating the display device 300 to retrieve and display the images, and facilitating the execution of control commands issued by the processor 600 in conjunction with the display device 300. The gimbal camera 1000 can simultaneously store image data from multiple visible light cameras 210, thereby enhancing the richness of the gimbal camera 1000's image output. Users can switch between single-camera and dual-camera modes to select the desired display effect and store the desired image effect, giving users more options for the final image.
[0080] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 9 The memory 700 shown can also be used to store computer program instructions for controlling the display device 300 and / or the camera 200; the processor 600 is used to call the computer program instructions in the memory 700, so that the processor 600 can issue preset control instructions to the display device 300 and / or the camera 200.
[0081] In some embodiments of this application, combined with Figure 5 and Figure 10As shown, the gimbal camera 1000 also includes a button 500 and a processor 600. The button 500 includes a second button 520. Both the second button 520 and the camera 200 are electrically connected to the processor 600. The processor 600 is configured to send a control command to the camera 200 to enter shooting mode or photo mode when the second button 520 is pressed. In other words, in this application, the user can also control the photo or video recording mode of the camera 200 by operating the second button 520.
[0082] Alternatively, in some embodiments of this application, combined with Figure 5 and Figure 11 As shown, both the second button 520 and the gimbal 100 are electrically connected to the processor 600. The processor 600 is configured to send a mode switching command to the gimbal 100 when the second button 520 is pressed. Therefore, this application can control the motion of each axis assembly 110 in the gimbal 100 by operating the second button 520.
[0083] Alternatively, in some embodiments of this application, combined with Figure 5 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, button 500 includes a second button 520. Both the second button 520 and camera 200 are electrically connected to processor 600. Processor 600 is configured to send a control command to camera 200 to enter shooting mode or photo mode when the second button 520 is pressed. At the same time, the second button 520 and axis assembly 110 are both electrically connected to processor 600. Processor 600 is configured to send a mode switching command to axis assembly 110 when the second button 520 is pressed.
[0084] For example, in some specific embodiments, by clicking the second button 520, the processor 600 sends a control command to the camera 200 to enter shooting mode or photo mode; as another example, by double-clicking the second button 520, the axis assembly 110 performs an action, and the gimbal 100 can adjust its angle and flip, thereby adjusting the attitude of the camera 200 and switching the gimbal 100 mode. The second button 520 of this application can be customized with custom functions according to actual needs, and no specific limitations are made here.
[0085] In some embodiments, computer program instructions for controlling the camera 200 and / or axis assembly 110 may also be stored in the memory 700. The processor 600 is used to call the computer program instructions in the memory 700, thereby enabling the processor 600 to issue preset control instructions to the camera 200 and / or axis assembly 110.
[0086] In some embodiments, the operation of the second button 520 can be pressing it a different number of times or for a different duration; there is no limitation here.
[0087] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A gimbal camera, characterized in that, include: The camera includes two visible light cameras, the two visible light cameras having different lens parameters; A gimbal for connecting to the camera, the gimbal including at least one axis assembly, each of the axis assemblies being used to drive the camera to adjust its attitude; as well as, The display device is mounted on the gimbal and is capable of displaying the images captured by each of the visible light cameras. However, the display device does not move with the camera while the gimbal is adjusting the camera's posture.
2. The gimbal camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The display device can simultaneously display the images captured by the two visible light cameras; or, The display device can switch between displaying the images captured by the two visible light cameras.
3. The gimbal camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the aforementioned axis assemblies includes an arm and a motor, the motor being connected to the arm for driving the arm to move, thereby causing the camera to rotate about the rotation axis of the motor.
4. The gimbal camera as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The lens parameters include equivalent focal length or focal length.
5. The gimbal camera as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The two visible light cameras include a first camera and a second camera, wherein the equivalent focal length of the first camera is different from that of the second camera; and / or, when the gimbal is in a centered state, the first camera and the second camera are spaced apart along the yaw axis of the camera.
6. The gimbal camera as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The first camera has an equivalent focal length greater than the second camera, and the gimbal is in a centering state. Along the yaw axis of the camera, the first camera is positioned further away from the display device than the second camera; or, the first camera has an equivalent focal length less than the second camera, and the gimbal is in a centering state. Along the yaw axis of the camera, the first camera is positioned further away from the display device than the second camera.
7. The gimbal camera as described in claim 5, characterized in that, One of the shaft assemblies is rotatably connected to the camera, the camera being able to rotate about a rotation axis corresponding to the shaft assembly, the geometric center of the first camera and the geometric center of the second camera being located on different sides of the rotation axis; and / or, The first camera has an equivalent focal length greater than the second camera. When the gimbal is in the centering state, the first camera is closer to the rotation axis of one of the at least one axis components than the second camera.
8. The gimbal camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The gimbal camera also includes a body, the at least one axis assembly is rotatably connected to the body, and the display device is connected to the body.
9. The gimbal camera as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The gimbal camera also includes buttons, which are provided on the camera body. The display device is rotatably connected to the camera body, and the display device can cover the buttons or expose the buttons from the camera body when rotated.
10. The gimbal camera as described in claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, The gimbal camera also includes buttons and a processor. The buttons include a first button. The display device and the first button are both electrically connected to the processor. The processor is configured to send a control command to the display device to display the shooting images of one or more of the two visible light cameras when the first button is pressed.
11. The gimbal camera as described in claim 10, characterized in that, Both the first button and the camera are electrically connected to the processor. The processor is also configured to send a control command to the camera to enter a single-camera mode or a dual-camera mode when the first button is pressed. In the single-camera mode, the display device displays only the shooting image corresponding to one of the visible light cameras; in the dual-camera mode, the display device displays the shooting images corresponding to both visible light cameras simultaneously.
12. The gimbal camera as described in claim 11, characterized in that, The single-camera mode or the dual-camera mode is achieved by different operations on the same first button; or by switching between operations on different first buttons.
13. The gimbal camera as described in claim 12, characterized in that, The different operations include different numbers of consecutive presses or different durations of pressing the first button.
14. The gimbal camera as described in claim 11, characterized in that, The gimbal camera also includes a memory for storing image data captured by one of the two visible light cameras in the single-camera mode; the memory is also used to store image data from the two visible light cameras within the same time period in the dual-camera mode.
15. The gimbal camera as described in claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, The gimbal camera further includes buttons and a processor. The buttons include a second button. Both the second button and the camera are electrically connected to the processor. The processor is configured to send a control command to the camera to enter a shooting mode or a photo mode when the second button is pressed; and / or, Both the second button and the gimbal are electrically connected to the processor, which is configured to send a mode switching command to the gimbal when the second button is pressed.