Imaging apparatus, method for controlling imaging apparatus, and program

Abstract

To appropriately control display, on a display, showing that images are being recorded.SOLUTION: An imaging apparatus has: a light emitting unit that, with a light emission state, notifies a photographer or a subject that images are being recorded; and control means that controls display, on a display, showing that the images are being recorded according to the light emission state of the light emitting unit and the direction of a display surface of the display.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an imaging device, and a control method and program for the imaging device. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, there are more and more opportunities to use imaging devices such as digital cameras to capture not only still images but also videos, and there is a demand for imaging devices that are easy to use when capturing videos. In addition, there has been an increase in self-portrait style videos (hereinafter, "self-portrait videos") in which the user is the subject of the video, such as walking shots of a travel or sightseeing spot, or product introductions that explain the features and usage of a product.

[0003] Generally, in video shooting, it is difficult to reshoot due to the length of shooting time and the influence of changes in the external environment. For this reason, a tally lamp is installed (see Patent Document 1) for the purpose of preventing missed shots due to forgetting to start shooting or mistakenly, and for the purpose of notifying the photographer and subject that shooting is in progress. In addition, a function to light up a red frame around the display of the monitor attached to the camera (hereinafter, "highlighting during recording") is installed.

[0004] Furthermore, in an imaging device equipped with a variable angle monitor, a technique is known in which the orientation of the monitor display surface is detected and the display content of the monitor itself or the display content of a display unit provided separately from the monitor is changed (see Patent Document 2). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] JP 2014-155104 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2010-192998 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The display on the camera monitor indicating that recording is in progress can be seen even in different shooting styles (viewpoints) such as high-angle and low-angle by using a vari-angle monitor that allows the angle of the display surface to be freely changed. In the case of a video in which the photographer shoots a subject other than the photographer (hereinafter referred to as a normal video), if used in conjunction with the tally lamp on the front of the imaging device, the photographer and the subject can each see the notification that video recording is in progress.

[0007] However, when shooting a selfie video in which the photographer and the subject are the same, it is sufficient to be able to check either one of them. If both are turned on, the display indicating that recording is in progress may cause the user to check the monitor, which may cause the user to move away from the optical axis. Also, if a display indicating that recording is in progress is displayed on the monitor during selfie shooting, it may be difficult to check the captured image depending on the display format, etc.

[0008] An object of the present disclosure is to make it possible to appropriately control the display on a display unit that indicates that a moving image is being recorded. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The imaging device has a light-emitting unit that notifies that a moving image is being recorded by its light-emitting state, and a control means that, during moving image recording, controls the display on the display unit indicating that a moving image is being recorded in accordance with the light-emitting state of the light-emitting unit and the orientation of the display surface of the display unit. Effect of the Invention

[0010] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to appropriately control the display on the display unit indicating that a moving image is being recorded. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an external view showing an example of the configuration of an imaging device. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the imaging apparatus. [Diagram 3]13 is a flowchart showing a display control process for highlighting during video recording. [Figure 4] 13 is a flowchart showing a display control process for highlighting during video recording. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0012] Hereinafter, an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0013] (First embodiment) 1(a) and (b) are external views showing an example of the configuration of an imaging device 100 according to a first embodiment. The imaging device 100 is, for example, a digital camera. The display unit 28 is a display unit that displays images and various information. The hinge unit 90 is a hinge unit that connects the display unit 28 to the camera body housing. Since the camera body housing and the display unit 28 are connected by the hinge unit 90, the photographer can freely change the angle of the display unit 28 relative to the camera body housing depending on the posture for shooting, and can shoot while checking the subject from various angles.

[0014] The shutter button 61 is an operation unit for issuing a shooting instruction. The mode change switch 60 is an operation unit for switching between various modes. The connector 112 is a connector between the imaging device 100 and a connection cable 111 for connecting to an external device such as a personal computer or a printer.

[0015] The operation unit 70 is an operation unit including various switches, buttons, a touch panel, and other operation members that accept various operations from the user. The controller wheel 73 is a rotatable operation member included in the operation unit 70. The power switch 72 is a push button for switching the power on and off.

[0016] The recording medium 200 is a recording medium such as a memory card or a hard disk. The recording medium slot 201 is a slot for storing the recording medium 200. The recording medium 200 stored in the recording medium slot 201 is capable of communicating with the imaging device 100, and is capable of recording and playback.

[0017] The cover 202 is a cover for the recording medium slot 201. Fig. 1(a) shows a state in which the cover 202 is opened and a part of the recording medium 200 is removed from the recording medium slot 201 and exposed.

[0018] The light emitting unit 140 is composed of an LED (light emitting diode) or the like, and notifies a subject present in front of the camera of the operating state of the imaging device 100 (for example, self-timer countdown or start of shooting) by a predetermined light emitting / non-light emitting pattern. The light emitting unit 140 is arranged in front of the camera (subject side, imaging surface side) so as to be visible from the subject side. In the imaging device 100 of this embodiment, the light emitting unit 140 is also used as a tally lamp, and notifies by its light emitting state that a moving image is being recorded. That is, in a moving image shooting mode, the light emitting unit 140 is turned on during moving image recording, and is turned off when the moving image shooting is in standby. In addition, the use of the light emitting unit 140 as a tally lamp can be switched on / off by operating the operation unit 70.

[0019] The video button 76 is used to instruct the start / stop of video shooting (recording). The speaker 92 notifies the subject of the operating state of the imaging device 100 (for example, the self-timer countdown, the start of shooting, etc.) by sounding a buzzer sound or the like.

[0020] The in-camera 203 is disposed on the back of the camera for taking self-portraits of the photographer. The microphone 65 is one of the voice input means, and it is possible to control the camera by issuing voices to perform various operations and settings.

[0021] Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of an image capturing apparatus 100 according to this embodiment. In Fig. 2, a photographing lens 103 is a lens group including a zoom lens and a focus lens. A shutter 101 is a shutter having an aperture function.

[0022] The imaging unit 22 is an imaging element configured with a CCD, a CMOS element, or the like that converts an optical image into an electrical signal. The A / D converter 23 converts an analog signal into a digital signal. The A / D converter 23 is used to convert the analog signal output from the imaging unit 22 into a digital signal.

[0023] The barrier 102 covers the imaging system, including the photographing lens 103, of the imaging device 100, thereby preventing the imaging system, including the photographing lens 103, the shutter 101, and the imaging unit 22, from becoming dirty or being damaged.

[0024] The image processing unit 24 performs predetermined pixel interpolation, resizing such as reduction, and color conversion processing on the data from the A / D converter 23 or the data from the memory control unit 15. The image processing unit 24 also performs predetermined arithmetic processing using the captured image data.

[0025] The system control unit 50 performs exposure control and distance measurement control based on the calculation results obtained by the image processing unit 24. This allows TTL (through-the-lens) type AF (autofocus) processing, AE (automatic exposure) processing, and EF (flash pre-flash) processing to be performed.

[0026] The image processing unit 24 further performs a predetermined calculation process using the captured image data, and performs TTL type AWB (auto white balance) processing based on the obtained calculation results.

[0027] The output data from the A / D converter 23 is written into the memory 32 via the image processing unit 24 and the memory control unit 15, or directly via the memory control unit 15. The memory 32 stores image data obtained by the imaging unit 22 and converted into digital data by the A / D converter 23, and image data to be displayed on the display unit 28. The memory 32 has a storage capacity sufficient to store a predetermined number of still images and a predetermined period of moving images and audio.

[0028] The memory 32 also serves as a memory (video memory) for image display. The D / A converter 13 converts the image display data stored in the memory 32 into an analog signal and supplies it to the display unit 28. The image data for display written in the memory 32 is displayed by the display unit 28 via the D / A converter 13. The display unit 28 performs display according to the analog signal from the D / A converter 13 on a display device such as an LCD. The digital signal once A / D converted by the A / D converter 23 and stored in the memory 32 is converted to analog in the D / A converter 13 and sequentially transferred to the display unit 28 for display. This allows the device to function as an electronic viewfinder and perform through image display (live view display (LV display)). Hereinafter, an image displayed in live view will be referred to as an LV image.

[0029] The non-volatile memory 56 is a memory serving as an electrically erasable and recordable recording medium, and may be, for example, an EEPROM. Constants, programs, and the like for operating the system control unit 50 are stored in the non-volatile memory 56. The programs referred to here are computer programs for executing various flowcharts described later in this embodiment.

[0030] The system control unit 50 is a control unit having at least one processor or circuit, and controls the entire imaging device 100. The system control unit 50 executes the programs recorded in the non-volatile memory 56 described above, thereby realizing each process of this embodiment, which will be described later.

[0031] For example, a RAM is used for the system memory 52. ​​Constants and variables for the operation of the system control unit 50, programs read from the non-volatile memory 56, and the like are loaded into the system memory 52. ​​The system control unit 50 also performs display control by controlling the memory 32, the D / A converter 13, the display unit 28, and the like.

[0032] The system timer 53 is a timing unit that measures the time used for various controls and the time of a built-in clock.

[0033] The mode changeover switch 60, the shutter button 61, and the operation unit 70 are operation means for inputting various operational instructions to the system control unit 50. The mode changeover switch 60 switches the operation mode of the system control unit 50 to one of a still image recording mode, a video shooting mode, a playback mode, etc.

[0034] Still image recording modes include auto shooting mode, auto scene determination mode, manual mode, aperture priority mode (Av mode), shutter speed priority mode (Tv mode), and program AE mode. There are also various scene modes and custom modes that provide shooting settings for different shooting scenes.

[0035] The user can directly switch to any one of these modes using the mode changeover switch 60. Alternatively, the user may first switch to a list screen of shooting modes using the mode changeover switch 60, then select any one of the displayed modes and switch using other operating members. Similarly, the video shooting mode may also include multiple modes.

[0036] The first shutter switch 62 is turned on by half-pressing (instruction to prepare for shooting) during the operation of the shutter button 61 provided on the imaging device 100, and generates a first shutter switch signal SW1. The first shutter switch signal SW1 starts operations such as AF (autofocus) processing, AE (auto exposure) processing, AWB (auto white balance) processing, and EF (pre-flash) processing.

[0037] The second shutter switch 64 is turned on when the shutter button 61 is fully pressed (photographing instruction) and generates a second shutter switch signal SW2. The system control unit 50 starts a series of photographing processing operations from reading a signal from the imaging unit 22 to writing image data to the recording medium 200 in response to the second shutter switch signal SW2.

[0038] Each operating member of the operating unit 70 is assigned a function appropriate for each situation by selecting and operating various functional icons displayed on the display unit 28, and acts as various functional buttons. The functional buttons include, for example, an end button, a back button, an image forward button, a jump button, a filter button, an attribute change button, and the like. For example, when the menu button is pressed, a menu screen in which various settings can be made is displayed on the display unit 28. The user can intuitively make various settings using the menu screen displayed on the display unit 28, the four directional buttons (up, down, left, right) and the SET button.

[0039] The controller wheel 73 in Fig. 1(a) is a rotatable operating member included in the operating unit 70, and is used together with the directional buttons to indicate a selection item. When the controller wheel 73 is rotated, an electrical pulse signal is generated according to the amount of operation, and the system control unit 50 controls each unit of the imaging device 100 based on this pulse signal. This pulse signal makes it possible to determine the angle at which the controller wheel 73 is rotated, the number of rotations, and the like.

[0040] The controller wheel 73 may be any operating member that can detect a rotation operation. For example, the controller wheel 73 may be a dial operating member that rotates itself in response to a rotation operation by the user to generate a pulse signal. Alternatively, the controller wheel 73 may be an operating member made of a touch sensor that does not rotate itself but detects the rotation of the user's finger on the controller wheel 73 (a so-called touch wheel).

[0041] The power supply control unit 80 is composed of a battery detection circuit, a DC-DC converter, a switch circuit for switching between blocks to which electricity is applied, and detects whether a battery is attached, the type of battery, and the remaining battery power. The power supply control unit 80 also controls the DC-DC converter based on the detection results and instructions from the system control unit 50, and supplies the necessary voltage to each unit including the recording medium 200 for the necessary period.

[0042] The power supply unit 30 is composed of a primary battery such as an alkaline battery or a lithium battery, a secondary battery such as a NiCd battery, a NiMH battery, or a Li battery, an AC adapter, or the like.

[0043] The recording medium I / F 18 is an interface with a recording medium 200 such as a memory card or a hard disk. The recording medium 200 is a recording medium such as a memory card for recording captured images, and is composed of a semiconductor memory, an optical disk, a magnetic disk, or the like.

[0044] The communication unit 54 is connected wirelessly or via a wired cable, and transmits and receives video signals, audio signals, etc. The communication unit 54 can also be connected to a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) or the Internet. The communication unit 54 can transmit images (including through images) captured by the imaging unit 22 and images recorded on the recording medium 200, and can also receive image data and various other information from external devices.

[0045] The attitude detection unit 55 detects the attitude of the imaging device 100 with respect to the direction of gravity. Based on the attitude detected by the attitude detection unit 55, it is possible to determine whether an image captured by the imaging unit 22 is an image captured with the imaging device 100 held horizontally or vertically.

[0046] The system control unit 50 can add orientation information corresponding to the attitude detected by the attitude detection unit 55 to the image file of the image captured by the imaging unit 22, or rotate and record the image.

[0047] An acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, or the like can be used as the attitude detection unit 55. Using an acceleration sensor or a gyro sensor, which is the attitude detection unit 55, it is also possible to detect the movement of the imaging device 100 (panning, tilting, lifting, whether or not it is stationary, etc.).

[0048] The operation unit 70 includes a touch panel 70a capable of detecting contact with the display unit 28. The touch panel 70a and the display unit 28 can be integrally configured. For example, the touch panel 70a is configured so that the light transmittance does not interfere with the display of the display unit 28, and is attached to the upper layer of the display surface of the display unit 28. Then, input coordinates on the touch panel 70a are associated with display coordinates on the display screen of the display unit 28. This makes it possible to provide a GUI (Graphical User Interface) that makes it seem as if the user can directly operate the screen displayed on the display unit 28. The system control unit 50 can detect the following operations or states (1) to (5) on the touch panel 70a.

[0049] (1) A finger or pen that has not been touching the touch panel 70a touches the touch panel 70a again, that is, the start of touching (hereinafter referred to as touch-down).

[0050] (2) The touch panel 70a is in a state of being touched with a finger or a pen (hereinafter, referred to as Touch-On).

[0051] (3) Touching the touch panel 70a with a finger or a pen and moving it (hereinafter referred to as Touch-Move).

[0052] (4) The finger or pen that has been touching the touch panel 70a is released, that is, the touch ends (hereinafter, referred to as "touch-up").

[0053] (5) A state in which nothing is being touched on the touch panel 70a (hereinafter referred to as Touch-Off).

[0054] When touch-down is detected, touch-on is also detected at the same time. After touch-down, touch-on will usually continue to be detected unless touch-up is detected. Touch-move is also detected while touch-on is detected. Even if touch-on is detected, touch-move will not be detected if the touch position has not moved. After it is detected that all fingers or pens that were touching have touched up, touch-off occurs.

[0055] These operations or states, as well as the position coordinates of the touch panel 70a touched by a finger or pen, are notified to the system control unit 50 via the internal bus. Based on the notified information, the system control unit 50 determines what kind of operation (touch operation) has been performed on the touch panel 70a.

[0056] Regarding touch-move, the moving direction of a finger or pen moving on the touch panel 70a can also be determined for each vertical and horizontal component on the touch panel 70a based on the change in position coordinates. If a touch-move of a predetermined distance or more is detected, it is determined that a slide operation has been performed.

[0057] An operation in which a finger is touched on the touch panel 70a, moved quickly for a certain distance, and then released is called a flick. In other words, a flick is an operation in which a finger is quickly traced on the touch panel 70a as if flicking it. When a touch-move of a certain distance or more at a certain speed or more is detected, and a touch-up is detected immediately after that, it can be determined that a flick has been performed (it can be determined that a flick has occurred following a slide operation).

[0058] Furthermore, a touch operation in which multiple points (for example, two points) are touched at the same time and the touch positions are brought closer to each other is called a pinch in, and a touch operation in which the touch positions are moved away from each other is called a pinch out. Pinch out and pinch in are collectively called a pinch operation (or simply pinch).

[0059] The touch panel 70a may be of any of various touch panel types, such as a resistive film type, a capacitive type, a surface acoustic wave type, an infrared type, an electromagnetic induction type, an image recognition type, an optical sensor type, etc. Depending on the type, there are types that detect a touch by contact with the touch panel, and types that detect a touch by the approach of a finger or a pen to the touch panel, but either type may be used.

[0060] The present embodiment can also be applied to a control device that communicates with an imaging device (including a network camera) via wired or wireless communication and remotely controls the imaging device, as well as to the imaging device itself. Examples of devices that remotely control an imaging device include a smartphone, a tablet PC, a desktop PC, and a remote control. The imaging device can be remotely controlled by notifying the imaging device of commands for performing various operations and settings from the control device side based on operations performed on the control device side or processes performed on the control device side. Also, a live view image captured by the imaging device may be received via wired or wireless communication and displayed on the control device side.

[0061] Fig. 3 is a flowchart showing a control method for the imaging device 100 according to this embodiment. A display control process for highlighting during video recording will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart in Fig. 3. This process is realized by loading a program recorded in the non-volatile memory 56 into the system memory 52 and executing it by the system control unit 50. This process starts when the imaging device 100 is powered on.

[0062] The display unit (monitor) 28 displays the moving image captured by the imaging unit 22. The light emitting unit (tally lamp) 140 is provided on the front surface of the imaging device 100, and indicates that a moving image is being recorded by lighting up. The system control unit 50 controls the display so as to display the moving image captured by the imaging unit 22 during moving image recording.

[0063] In step S301, the system control unit 50 starts driving the imaging unit 22 to capture an image, and executes processes during standby for capturing an image, such as displaying a captured live image on the display unit .

[0064] In step S302, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not a moving image recording start instruction has been issued. If it is determined that a moving image recording start instruction has been issued, moving image recording is in progress, and the process proceeds to step S303. If it is determined that a moving image recording start instruction has not been issued, the process returns to step S301. Note that, if it is determined that a moving image recording start instruction has been issued, the process for moving image recording is started, although detailed description is omitted in this flowchart. As the process for recording, the system control unit 50 executes a process for compressing and encoding the moving image data captured by the imaging unit 22 using an image processing unit, and recording the compressed moving image data as a moving image file on the recording medium 200. Also, as the process for recording moving images, if the tally lamp setting is set to ON, the system control unit 50 also executes a process for turning on the light emitting unit (tally lamp) 140 to indicate that moving image recording is in progress.

[0065] In step S303, the system control unit 50 determines the light emitting state of the light emitting unit (tally lamp) 140. The photographer can set the light emitting unit (tally lamp) 140 to on or off by operating the operation unit 70. If the setting of the light emitting unit (tally lamp) 140 is on, the system control unit 50 controls the light emitting unit (tally lamp) 140 to be turned on during video recording, and proceeds to the process in step S304. If the setting of the light emitting unit (tally lamp) 140 is off, the system control unit 50 controls the light emitting unit (tally lamp) 140 not to be turned on during video recording, and proceeds to the process in step S306. If it is determined that the light emitting unit (tally lamp) 140 is turned on, the process proceeds to step S304. If it is determined that the light emitting unit (tally lamp) 140 is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S306.

[0066] In step S304, the system control unit 50 functions as a determination unit and determines whether or not the display surface of the display unit (monitor) 28 faces the subject side. If it is determined that the display surface of the display unit (monitor) 28 faces the subject side (front side), the process proceeds to step S305. If it is determined that the display surface of the display unit (monitor) 28 faces the opposite side (rear side) from the subject side, the process proceeds to step S306.

[0067] In step S305, the system control unit 50 controls the display unit (monitor) 28 not to highlight the video recording in progress. For example, the system control unit 50 controls the display unit (monitor) 28 not to display the video recording in progress (for example, by lighting a red outer frame on the display surface), or controls the display unit (monitor) not to highlight a part of the display surface. After that, the process proceeds to step S307.

[0068] In step S306, the system control unit 50 controls the display unit (monitor) 28 to highlight the video recording in progress. For example, the system control unit 50 controls the display unit (monitor) 28 to display a message indicating that a video is being recorded (for example, by lighting a red outer frame on the display surface), or controls the display unit (monitor) to highlight a part of the display surface. After that, the process proceeds to step S307.

[0069] In step S307, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not a video recording stop instruction has been issued. If it is determined that video recording has been stopped, the process during video recording is stopped, and the process returns to step S301. If it is determined that video recording has not been stopped, the process proceeds to step S308.

[0070] In step S308, the system control unit 50 determines whether or not a power-off command has been issued by the power switch 72. If it is determined that a power-off command has not been issued, the process returns to step S303. If it is determined that a power-off command has been issued, the process of FIG. 3 ends.

[0071] In step S305, the system control unit 50 may control the display unit (monitor) 28 to highlight the video being recorded for a predetermined time after the start of video recording, and then control the display unit (monitor) 28 not to highlight the video being recorded. That is, the system control unit 50 controls the display unit (monitor) 28 not to highlight the video being recorded during part or all of the video recording.

[0072] As described above, the photographer can freely change the angle of the display surface of the display unit (monitor) 28. This allows the photographer to check the highlighting displayed on the display unit (monitor) 28 during video recording even when shooting from different shooting modes (viewpoints), such as a high angle or low angle.

[0073] In the case of a video in which the photographer shoots a subject other than the photographer (normal video), the system control unit 50 lights up the light emitting unit (tally lamp) 140 on the front side of the imaging device 100 and highlights the video being recorded on the display unit (monitor) 28. This allows both the photographer and the subject to confirm the notification that the video is being recorded.

[0074] Furthermore, when shooting a self-portrait video in which the photographer and the subject are the same, the display unit (monitor) 28 faces the subject. In that case, it is sufficient to check either the lighting of the light-emitting unit (tally lamp) 140 on the front side of the imaging device 100 or the highlighting of the video being recorded on the display unit (monitor) 28. If the lighting of the light-emitting unit (tally lamp) 140 and the highlighting of the video being recorded on the display unit (monitor) 28 are performed, the photographer may look away from the optical axis by checking the display unit (monitor) 28.

[0075] Therefore, when shooting a self-portrait video, the system control unit 50 turns on only the light-emitting unit (tally lamp) 140 and turns off the highlighting during video recording on the display unit (monitor) 28. This makes it possible to prevent the photographer's line of sight from deviating from the optical axis.

[0076] As described above, according to the first embodiment, the system control unit 50 controls the display on the display unit (monitor) 28 indicating that video recording is in progress, depending on the orientation (rotation direction) of the display surface of the display unit (monitor) 28 and the light emission state of the light-emitting unit (tally lamp) 140 during video recording.

[0077] Second embodiment In the second embodiment, the system control unit 50 performs one of the following settings for highlighting during video recording on the display unit (monitor) 28: on, off, or automatic switching, in response to operation of the operation unit 70.

[0078] The setting for highlighting during video recording is a setting for displaying (monitor) 28 highlighting video being recorded, regardless of the rotation direction of display unit (monitor) 28 and the lighting state of light-emitting unit (tally lamp) 140.

[0079] The setting for turning off highlighting during video recording is a setting for turning off highlighting on the display unit (monitor) 28 during video recording, regardless of the rotation direction of the display unit (monitor) 28 and the lighting state of the light-emitting unit (tally lamp) 140.

[0080] The automatic switching setting for highlighting during video recording controls and automatically switches whether or not to highlight video during recording on the display unit (monitor) 28 depending on the rotation direction of the display unit (monitor) 28 and the lighting state of the light-emitting unit (tally lamp) 140.

[0081] Fig. 4 is a flowchart showing a control method for the imaging device 100 according to the second embodiment. Each process in the flowchart in Fig. 4 is realized by the system control unit 50 expanding a program stored in the non-volatile memory 56 into the system memory 52 and executing it.

[0082] The second embodiment is an example in which the above-mentioned setting of highlighting during video recording is added to the first embodiment. Fig. 4 is an example in which steps S401 to S404 are added to Fig. 3. Steps S301 to S308 in Fig. 4 are the same processes as those in Fig. 3, and therefore will not be described. Below, the points in which the second embodiment differs from the first embodiment will be described.

[0083] If it is determined in step S302 that a moving image recording start instruction has been issued, the process proceeds to step S401.

[0084] In step S401, the system control unit 50 determines whether the setting of the highlighting during video recording is the automatic switching setting. If it is determined that the setting of the highlighting during video recording is the automatic switching setting, the process proceeds to step S303. If it is determined that the setting of the highlighting during video recording is not the automatic switching setting, the process proceeds to step S402. The process from step S303 onwards is the same as that described in FIG. 3.

[0085] In step S402, the system controller 50 determines whether the highlighting setting during video recording is on or off. If it is determined that the highlighting setting during video recording is on, the process proceeds to step S403. If it is determined that the highlighting setting during video recording is off, the process proceeds to step S404.

[0086] In step S403, similar to step S306, the system control unit 50 controls the display unit (monitor) 28 to highlight the video being recorded regardless of the light-emitting state of the light-emitting unit 140 and the orientation of the display surface of the display unit 28, and proceeds to step S307.

[0087] In step S404, similarly to step S305, the system control unit 50 controls the display unit (monitor) 28 not to highlight the video being recorded, regardless of the light emitting state of the light emitting unit 140 and the orientation of the display surface of the display unit 28, and proceeds to step S307. The processing from step S307 onwards is the same as that described in Fig. 3. If it is determined in step S308 that a power-off command has not been issued, the processing returns to step S401, and if it is determined that a power-off command has been issued, the processing in Fig. 4 ends.

[0088] As described above, according to the second embodiment, the user can decide whether or not to automatically control highlighting during video recording based on the rotation direction of the display unit (monitor) 28 and the lighting state of the light-emitting unit (tally lamp) 140.

[0089] As described above, according to the first and second embodiments, it is not necessary to change the highlighting settings during video recording each time depending on the shooting mode of a self-shot video or a normal video. Display control suitable for the shooting mode is automatically applied depending on the rotation direction of the display unit (monitor) 28 and the lighting state of the light-emitting unit (tally lamp) 140, making it possible to save the user the trouble of making settings.

[0090] The various controls described above as being performed by the system control unit 50 may be performed by a single piece of hardware, or the entire device may be controlled by multiple pieces of hardware (e.g., multiple processors or circuits) sharing the processing.

[0091] In addition, although the first and second embodiments have been described in detail, the present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments, and various forms are also included within the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, each of the above-mentioned embodiments merely shows one embodiment, and each embodiment can be appropriately combined.

[0092] In the above-mentioned embodiment, the case where the invention is applied to the imaging device 100 has been described as an example, but the invention is not limited to this example and can be applied to any device having a light-emitting unit that lights up during video recording and a means for displaying on a display unit during video recording that the video is being recorded. In other words, the above-mentioned embodiment can be applied to video cameras, mobile phone terminals with cameras, and the like.

[0093] The imaging device 100 can be applied to digital cameras or video cameras, as well as smartphones, tablets, industrial cameras, medical cameras, vehicle-mounted cameras, and the like.

[0094] (Other embodiments) The present disclosure can also be realized by a process in which a program for implementing one or more functions of the above-described embodiments is supplied to a system or device via a network or a storage medium, and one or more processors in a computer of the system or device read and execute the program. It can also be realized by a circuit (e.g., ASIC) for implementing one or more functions.

[0095] It should be noted that the above-described embodiments are merely illustrative of specific examples of implementing the present disclosure, and the technical scope of the present disclosure should not be interpreted as being limited by these embodiments. In other words, the present disclosure can be implemented in various forms without departing from its technical concept or main features.

[0096] The disclosure of this embodiment includes the following configuration, method, and program. (Configuration 1) a light emitting unit that notifies the user by its light emitting state that a video is being recorded; a control means for controlling a display indicating that a moving image is being recorded on the display unit in accordance with a light emitting state of the light emitting unit and an orientation of a display surface of the display unit during moving image recording; An imaging device comprising: (Configuration 2) 2. The imaging device according to configuration 1, wherein the control means controls so as to display a moving image captured by the imaging section during recording of the moving image. (Configuration 3) The control means When the light emitting unit is turned on and the display surface of the display unit faces the subject during video recording, the display unit is controlled not to display an indication that video recording is in progress during part or all of the video recording; The imaging device according to configuration 1 or 2, characterized in that, during video recording, when the light-emitting unit is not lit or when the display surface of the display unit faces away from the subject, the imaging device controls the display unit to display a message indicating that video recording is in progress. (Configuration 4) The imaging device according to configuration 3, wherein the control means controls the display unit not to display an indication that a video is being recorded during any part of the video recording when the light-emitting unit is turned on and the display surface of the display unit is facing the subject during video recording. (Configuration 5) The imaging device according to configuration 3, wherein the control means controls the display unit to display an indication that a video is being recorded on the display unit for a predetermined time after the start of video recording when the light-emitting unit is lit and the display surface of the display unit is facing the subject during video recording, and thereafter controls the display unit not to display an indication that a video is being recorded on the display unit. (Configuration 6) The control means When the light emitting unit is not lit during video recording, the display unit is controlled to display a message indicating that video recording is in progress; The imaging device according to any one of configurations 3 to 5, characterized in that, during video recording, when the display surface of the display unit faces away from the subject, the display unit is controlled to display a message indicating that video recording is in progress. (Configuration 7) 7. The imaging device according to any one of configurations 3 to 6, wherein the control means controls the light emitting section to be turned on during recording of a moving image. (Configuration 8) The imaging device according to any one of configurations 3 to 6, wherein the control means controls the light-emitting unit to be turned on when the light-emitting unit is set to on during video recording, and controls the light-emitting unit not to be turned on when the light-emitting unit is set to off. (Configuration 9) 9. The imaging device according to any one of configurations 3 to 8, wherein the light emitting section is provided on a front surface of the imaging device. (Configuration 10) The control means If the display setting during video recording is set to automatic switching, When the light emitting unit is turned on and the display surface of the display unit faces the subject during video recording, the display unit is controlled not to display an indication that video recording is in progress during part or all of the video recording; during video recording, when the light emitting unit is not lit or when the display surface of the display unit faces away from the subject, control is performed so as to display on the display unit a message indicating that video recording is in progress; when a setting for a display during moving image recording is set to ON, the control means controls the display unit to display, during moving image recording, a display indicating that a moving image is being recorded, regardless of a light-emitting state of the light-emitting unit and a direction of a display surface of the display unit; The imaging device described in any one of configurations 3 to 9, characterized in that when the setting for the display during video recording is off, the control means controls the display unit not to display an indication that a video is being recorded, regardless of the light-emitting state of the light-emitting unit and the orientation of the display surface of the display unit, during video recording. (Configuration 11) The control means When the light emitting unit is turned on and the display surface of the display unit faces the subject during video recording, control is performed so that a part of the display surface of the display unit is not highlighted during part or all of the video recording; The imaging device according to configuration 1, characterized in that, when the light-emitting unit is not lit or the display surface of the display unit faces away from the subject during video recording, a portion of the display surface of the display unit is controlled to be highlighted. (Configuration 12) The imaging device described in configuration 11, characterized in that when the light-emitting unit is turned on and the display surface of the display unit is facing the subject during video recording, the control means controls so that a part of the display surface of the display unit is not highlighted during any of the video recording. (Configuration 13) The imaging device described in configuration 11, characterized in that, when the light-emitting unit is lit and the display surface of the display unit is facing the subject during video recording, the control means controls the display unit to highlight a portion of the display surface for a predetermined time after the start of video recording, and thereafter controls the display unit not to highlight the portion of the display surface. (Configuration 14) The control means When the light emitting unit is not lit during video recording, the display unit is controlled so that a part of the display surface is highlighted; The imaging device according to any one of configurations 11 to 13, characterized in that, when a display surface of the display unit faces away from the subject during video recording, the imaging device controls the display unit to highlight a portion of the display surface. (Configuration 15) 15. The imaging device according to any one of configurations 11 to 14, wherein the control means controls the light emitting section to be turned on during recording of a moving image. (Configuration 16) The imaging device according to any one of configurations 11 to 15, wherein the control means controls the light-emitting unit to be turned on when the light-emitting unit is set to on during video recording, and controls the light-emitting unit not to be turned on when the light-emitting unit is set to off. (Configuration 17) 17. The imaging device according to any one of configurations 11 to 16, wherein the light emitting section is provided on a front surface of the imaging device. (Configuration 18) The control means If the display setting during video recording is set to automatic switching, When the light emitting unit is turned on and the display surface of the display unit faces the subject during video recording, control is performed so that a part of the display surface of the display unit is not highlighted during part or all of the video recording; during video recording, when the light emitting unit is not lit or when the display surface of the display unit faces away from the subject, control is performed so that a part of the display surface of the display unit is highlighted; when the setting for display during moving image recording is set to on, the control means controls so as to highlight a part of the display surface of the display unit during moving image recording, regardless of the light-emitting state of the light-emitting unit and the orientation of the display surface of the display unit; The imaging device described in any one of configurations 11 to 17, characterized in that when the display setting during video recording is set to off, the control means controls so that part of the display surface of the display unit is not highlighted during video recording, regardless of the light-emitting state of the light-emitting unit and the orientation of the display surface of the display unit. (Method 1) A method for controlling an imaging device having a light-emitting unit that notifies a user that a moving image is being recorded by a light-emitting state, comprising the steps of: A control method for an imaging device, comprising: a control step of controlling, during video recording, a display indicating that a video is being recorded on the display unit in accordance with an emission state of the light-emitting unit and an orientation of a display surface of the display unit. (Program 1) A program for causing a computer to function as the imaging device according to any one of configurations 1 to 18. [Explanation of symbols]

[0097] 22 imaging unit, 28 display unit, 50 system control unit, 52 system memory, 56 non-volatile memory, 100 imaging device, 140 light emitting unit

Claims

1. a light emitting unit that notifies the user by its light emitting state that a video is being recorded; a control means for controlling a display indicating that a moving image is being recorded on the display unit in accordance with a light emitting state of the light emitting unit and an orientation of a display surface of the display unit during moving image recording; An imaging device comprising:

2. 2. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control means controls so as to display a moving image captured by the imaging section during recording of the moving image.

3. The control means When the light emitting unit is turned on and the display surface of the display unit faces the subject side during video recording, the display unit is controlled not to display an indication that video recording is in progress during part or all of the video recording; The imaging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, during video recording, when the light-emitting unit is not lit or when the display surface of the display unit is facing away from the subject, the imaging device is controlled to display a message indicating that video recording is in progress on the display unit.

4. The imaging device according to claim 3, characterized in that, when the light-emitting unit is turned on and the display surface of the display unit is facing the subject during video recording, the control means controls the display unit not to display an indication that video recording is in progress during any part of the video recording.

5. 4. The imaging device according to claim 3, wherein, when the light-emitting unit is lit and the display surface of the display unit is facing the subject during video recording, the control unit controls the display unit to display an indication that video recording is in progress for a predetermined period of time after the start of video recording, and thereafter controls the display unit not to display an indication that video recording is in progress.

6. The control means When the light emitting unit is not lit during video recording, the display unit is controlled to display a message indicating that video recording is in progress; 4. The imaging device according to claim 3, wherein, during video recording, when the display surface of the display unit faces away from the subject, the display unit is controlled to display a message indicating that video recording is in progress.

7. 4. The imaging apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the control means controls the light emitting portion to be turned on during recording of a moving image.

8. 4. The imaging device according to claim 3, wherein the control means controls the light emitting unit so that it is turned on when the light emitting unit is set to on during video recording, and controls the light emitting unit so that it is not turned on when the light emitting unit is set to off.

9. The imaging device according to claim 3 , wherein the light emitting section is provided on a front surface of the imaging device.

10. The control means If the display setting during video recording is set to automatic switching, When the light emitting unit is turned on and the display surface of the display unit faces the subject side during video recording, the display unit is controlled not to display an indication that video recording is in progress during part or all of the video recording; during video recording, when the light emitting unit is not lit or when the display surface of the display unit faces away from the subject, control is performed so as to display on the display unit a message indicating that video recording is in progress; when a setting for a display during moving image recording is set to ON, the control means controls the display unit to display, during moving image recording, a display indicating that a moving image is being recorded, regardless of a light-emitting state of the light-emitting unit and a direction of a display surface of the display unit; The imaging device according to claim 3, characterized in that, when the setting for the display during video recording is set to off, the control means controls the display unit not to display an indication that video recording is in progress, regardless of the light-emitting state of the light-emitting unit and the orientation of the display surface of the display unit, during video recording.

11. The control means When the light emitting unit is turned on and the display surface of the display unit faces the subject during video recording, control is performed so that a part of the display surface of the display unit is not highlighted during part or all of the video recording; The imaging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, when the light-emitting unit is not lit or the display surface of the display unit faces away from the subject during video recording, a portion of the display surface of the display unit is controlled to be highlighted.

12. The imaging device according to claim 11, characterized in that, when the light-emitting unit is turned on and the display surface of the display unit is facing the subject during video recording, the control means controls so that a portion of the display surface of the display unit is not highlighted during any of the video recording.

13. The imaging device according to claim 11, characterized in that, when the light-emitting unit is lit and the display surface of the display unit is facing the subject during video recording, the control means controls the display unit to highlight a portion of the display surface for a predetermined period of time after the start of video recording, and thereafter controls the display unit not to highlight the portion of the display surface.

14. The control means When the light emitting unit is not lit during video recording, the display unit is controlled so that a part of the display surface is highlighted; 12. The imaging device according to claim 11, wherein, when the display surface of the display unit faces away from the subject during video recording, the display unit is controlled so as to highlight a part of the display surface.

15. 12. The imaging apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the control means controls the light emitting portion to be turned on during recording of a moving image.

16. The imaging device according to claim 11, wherein the control means controls the light-emitting unit so that it is turned on when the light-emitting unit is set to on during video recording, and controls the light-emitting unit so that it is not turned on when the light-emitting unit is set to off.

17. The imaging device according to claim 11 , wherein the light emitting section is provided on a front surface of the imaging device.

18. The control means If the display setting during video recording is set to automatic switching, When the light emitting unit is turned on and the display surface of the display unit faces the subject during video recording, control is performed so that a part of the display surface of the display unit is not highlighted during part or all of the video recording; When the light emitting unit is not lit or when the display surface of the display unit faces the opposite side to the subject during video recording, the display unit is controlled to highlight a part of the display surface of the display unit; the control means, when a setting for display during moving image recording is set to on, controls so as to highlight a part of the display surface of the display unit during moving image recording, regardless of a light-emitting state of the light-emitting unit and an orientation of the display surface of the display unit; The imaging device according to claim 11, characterized in that, when the display setting during video recording is set to off, the control means controls so that part of the display surface of the display unit is not highlighted during video recording, regardless of the light-emitting state of the light-emitting unit and the orientation of the display surface of the display unit.

19. A method for controlling an imaging device having a light-emitting unit that notifies a user that a moving image is being recorded by a light-emitting state, comprising the steps of: A control method for an imaging device, comprising: a control step of controlling, during video recording, a display indicating that a video is being recorded on the display unit in accordance with an emission state of the light-emitting unit and an orientation of a display surface of the display unit.

20. A program for causing a computer to function as the imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 18.

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