Imaging device

Abstract

This invention provides an imaging device that achieves a compact size through a low profile while also allowing for the addition of a dial control system. [Solution] The imaging device comprises a cover member having at least a first surface and a second surface intersecting the first surface, an accessory mounting portion provided on the first surface of the cover member, a viewfinder portion on the second surface of the cover member where an eyepiece is positioned, and an operating dial that is rotated around an axis intersecting the first surface. The operating dial is positioned between the accessory mounting portion and the viewfinder portion, and a portion of it is exposed through an opening provided on the second surface of the cover member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an imaging device, and more particularly to an imaging device having an operation dial, an accessory attachment portion, and a finder portion.

Background Art

[0002] In a rangefinder-type camera or a camera having an appearance similar to that of a rangefinder-type camera (so-called rangefinder-style camera), a portion of the upper cover is called a pentaprism housing (common name), and various operation members are provided.

[0003] Patent Documents 1 and 2 describe cameras provided with a finder, a hot shoe (also referred to as an accessory shoe), and various operation members in a portion of the upper cover. In particular, Patent Document 1 describes a configuration in which a diopter adjustment dial is arranged between the finder and the hot shoe, and Patent Document 2 describes a configuration in which a field frame switching lever is arranged between the finder and the hot shoe.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

[0005] One embodiment according to the technology of the present disclosure provides an imaging device that can add a dial operation system while achieving miniaturization by reducing the height.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] [1] An imaging device comprising: a cover member having at least a first surface and a second surface intersecting the first surface; an accessory mounting portion provided on the first surface of the cover member; a viewfinder portion on which an eyepiece is positioned on the second surface of the cover member; and an operating dial positioned between the accessory mounting portion and the viewfinder portion, which is rotated around an axis intersecting the first surface, and a portion of the operating dial is exposed from an opening provided on the second surface of the cover member.

[0007] [2] The imaging apparatus according to [1], wherein the cover member has a recess on the second surface and an opening is provided in the recess.

[0008] [3] The imaging apparatus according to [2], wherein the recess extends in a direction intersecting the rotation axis of the control dial.

[0009] [4] The imaging device according to [2] or [3], wherein the second surface of the cover member is equipped with a sensor unit for detecting the use of the eyepiece, and the sensor unit is located outside the recess.

[0010] [5] The imaging device according to [4], wherein the sensor unit has a light-emitting unit and a light-receiving unit, and the light-emitting unit and the light-receiving unit are arranged side by side in a direction intersecting the rotation axis of the operating dial.

[0011] [6] An imaging device according to any one of [1] to [5], having a window portion on the first surface of the cover member that allows the surface of the control dial to be viewed.

[0012] [7] The imaging device according to [6], further comprising a transparent or translucent window member in the window section.

[0013] [8] The imaging device according to [6] or [7], wherein the window is positioned away from the rotation center of the control dial.

[0014] [9] An imaging device according to any one of [6] to [8], comprising an outer peripheral member positioned on the outer circumference of the operating dial inside the cover member and visible from the window together with the operating dial.

[0015]

[10] The imaging apparatus according to [9], wherein the outer peripheral member has an indicator for the operation dial.

[0016]

[11] The imaging apparatus according to [9] or

[10] , wherein the outer peripheral member has a covering portion that covers at least a part of the operating dial.

[0017]

[12] The imaging device according to

[11] , wherein the operating dial has a bevel on the periphery of the dial surface, and the covering portion covers the bevel in an area visible from the window portion.

[0018]

[13] The imaging device according to any one of [9] to

[12] , wherein the outer peripheral member is a surface that aligns with the surface of the control dial in an area visible from the window.

[0019]

[14] An imaging device according to any one of [6] to

[13] , comprising a foreign matter intrusion prevention member between the cover member and the operating dial to prevent foreign matter from entering the window.

[0020]

[15] The imaging device according to

[14] , wherein the foreign matter intrusion prevention member includes at least one of a first foreign matter intrusion prevention member that surrounds the window portion and a second foreign matter intrusion prevention member that closes the gap of the opening.

[0021]

[16] The imaging apparatus according to

[15] , wherein the first foreign object intrusion suppression member has a frame-like shape that surrounds the area including the shaft portion of the operating dial.

[0022]

[17] The imaging device according to

[16] , wherein the first foreign object intrusion suppression member has a first frame portion surrounding the window portion and a second frame portion surrounding the shaft portion of the operating dial, and the distance from the rotation center of the operating dial to the inner circumference of the second frame portion is shorter than the distance from the rotation center of the operating dial to the window portion.

[0023]

[18] The imaging device according to any one of

[14] to

[17] , wherein the foreign matter intrusion suppression member is composed of a flocked member, a nonwoven fabric, or a foam.

[0024]

[19] The imaging device according to any one of [1] to

[18] , wherein the cover member has a third surface intersecting the first surface portion and the second surface portion, and a diopter adjustment dial for adjusting the visibility of the finder portion is provided on the third surface of the cover member.

[0025]

[20] The imaging device according to any one of [1] to

[19] , wherein the accessory attachment portion and the finder portion are arranged side by side in a direction intersecting the imaging optical axis.

[0026]

[21] An imaging device comprising: a cover member having at least a first surface portion and a second surface portion intersecting the first surface portion; an operation dial that is rotated about an axis intersecting the first surface portion, and a part of the operation dial is exposed from an opening provided in the second surface portion of the cover member, and the cover member has a window portion on the first surface portion through which the dial surface of the operation dial can be visually recognized.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0027] [Figure 1] Front view of the camera body [Figure 2] Rear view of the camera body [Figure 3] Top view of the camera body [Figure 4] Right side view of the camera body [Figure 5] Left side view of the camera body [Figure 6] Perspective view of the upper cover portion of the camera body [Figure 7] Expanded plan view of the installation portion of the top operation dial [Figure 8] Diagram showing an example of the operation form of the top operation dial [Figure 9] Exploded perspective view of the upper cover portion of the camera body [Figure 10] Plan view of the installation portion of the top operation dial inside the camera body [Figure 11] One-sided cross-sectional perspective view of the top operation dial and the decorative panel provided in the dial installation portion [Figure 12] Enlarged view of the cross-section of the installation portion of the decorative panel [Figure 13]Plan view of window components [Figure 14] Plan view showing the configuration of the foreign object intrusion prevention mechanism. [Figure 15] Plan view showing another example of a window section located on the top surface of the upper cover. [Figure 16] A perspective cross-sectional view showing another example of a decorative panel. [Figure 17] Conceptual diagram of shared wiring boards [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0028] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0029] [Digital Camera] Here, we will explain the application of the present invention to the camera body of a digital camera, particularly an interchangeable-lens digital camera, as an example. The camera body is an example of an imaging device.

[0030] Figure 1 is a front view of the camera body. Figure 2 is a rear view of the camera body. Figure 3 is a top view of the camera body. Figure 4 is a right side view of the camera body. Figure 5 is a left side view of the camera body. Note that the right side view in Figure 4 and the left side view in Figure 5 show the camera with interchangeable lens 2 attached.

[0031] In Figures 1 to 5, the x, y, and z axes are three mutually orthogonal axes. The x-axis direction is defined as the horizontal direction, the y-axis direction as the vertical direction, and the z-axis direction as the front-back direction. The horizontal direction is synonymous with the left-right direction or horizontal direction. The vertical direction is synonymous with the up-down direction or vertical direction. The front-back direction is synonymous with the thickness direction. Furthermore, the front-back direction is the same as the direction of the imaging optical axis L.

[0032] The camera body 1 shown in Figures 1 to 5 is the camera body of a mirrorless digital camera with interchangeable lenses. A mirrorless digital camera is a digital camera that does not have a mirror mechanism like a single-lens reflex (SLR) camera.

[0033] As shown in Figures 1 to 5, the camera body 1 has a flat, block-like shape (rectangular parallelepiped) with a thin thickness in the front-to-back direction, and each face (front, back, top, bottom, right side, and left side) is composed of a nearly flat surface (a so-called flat shape). Therefore, adjacent faces are composed of mutually orthogonal surfaces. Orthogonality is an example of intersection. In a front view, the camera body 1 is configured to be operated by gripping the left side as a grip portion.

[0034] [Front view of the camera body] As shown in Figure 1, the front of the camera body 1 is equipped with a lens mount 11, a lens release button 12, a front operation dial 13, a front operation button 14, a front operation lever 15, and an AF (Auto Focus) assist light lamp 16, etc.

[0035] The lens mount 11 is the mounting point for interchangeable lenses. The lens release button 12 is a button (a button that unlocks) used to remove the lens attached to the lens mount 11.

[0036] The front operation dial 13 is a rotary operating member that rotates around an axis parallel to the y-axis, and a portion of it is exposed on the front of the camera body 1. As shown in Figure 1, the front operation dial 13 is located at the upper left corner of the front of the camera body 1 when viewed from the front. This position is roughly operable with the index finger of the hand (right hand) gripping the camera body 1. The front operation dial 13 has a click-stop mechanism and clicks at regular rotational angle intervals (it rotates with a click sensation).

[0037] The front operation button 14 is an operating component that is operated by pressing it. When viewed from the front, the front operation button 14 is located to the right of the front operation dial 13. This position is roughly within reach of the index finger of the hand gripping the camera body 1.

[0038] The front operating lever 15 is an operating member that is operated by swinging around an axis parallel to the z-axis. The front operating lever 15 is integrally provided with the front operating button 14 and is operated by swinging around the front operating button 14 as the pivot point.

[0039] The AF assist light lamp 16 is a lamp that emits AF assist light (light for focusing in dark places). As shown in Figure 1, the AF assist light lamp 16 is located in the upper right corner of the front of the camera body 1 when viewed from the front. The AF assist light lamp 16 also functions as a self-timer lamp.

[0040] A predetermined function is assigned to the front control dial 13, the front control button 14, and the front control lever 15.

[0041] [Rear view of the camera body] As shown in Figure 2, the rear of the camera body 1 is equipped with a rear monitor 21, a viewfinder eyepiece 71, an eye sensor 23, a rear operation dial 24, a rear operation lever 25, a rear first operation button 26A, a rear second operation button 26B, a rear third operation button 26C, a rear fourth operation button 26D, and a rear side second operation button 27B, etc.

[0042] The rear monitor 21 is a so-called tilt type, held via a tilt mechanism as shown in the figure, and its angle can be adjusted in the vertical direction. The rear monitor 21 is composed of a flat panel display (FPD), such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) or an organic light-emitting diode (OLED).

[0043] The viewfinder provided in the camera body 1 of this embodiment is an electronic viewfinder (EVF), and the image displayed on a display element (such as an LCD or OLED) is observed through the eyepiece 71. In this embodiment, the viewfinder unit 70 constituting the EVF is located in the upper left corner of the camera body 1 when viewed from the rear. Therefore, the eyepiece 71 is also located in the upper left corner of the rear of the camera body 1. The mounting area of ​​the viewfinder unit 70 is an example of the viewfinder section.

[0044] The eye sensor 23 is a sensor used by the EVF. The eye sensor 23 detects the proximity of the eye to the eyepiece 71 and detects the use of the EVF (use of the eyepiece 71). Therefore, the eye sensor 23 is positioned adjacent to the eyepiece 71. In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 2, the eye sensor 23 is positioned diagonally below and to the right of the eyepiece 71 in a rear view. The eye sensor 23 is an example of a sensor unit that detects the use of the eyepiece 71.

[0045] The rear control dial 24 is a rotary control element that rotates around an axis parallel to the y-axis, with a portion of it exposed on the back of the camera body 1. As shown in Figure 2, the rear control dial 24 is located in the upper right corner of the back of the camera body 1 when viewed from the rear. This position is roughly operable with the thumb of the hand gripping the camera body 1. The rear control dial 24 has a click-stop mechanism and clicks to stop at regular rotational angle intervals.

[0046] The rear control lever 25 is an operating component (a so-called joystick) that allows directional input by tilting the lever. In this embodiment, it is configured to allow directional input in eight directions (up, down, left, right, upper left, upper right, lower left, and lower right). The rear control lever 25 is located to the right of the rear monitor 21 when viewed from the rear. This position is roughly within reach of the thumb of the hand gripping the camera body 1.

[0047] The rear first operation button 26A, rear second operation button 26B, rear third operation button 26C, rear fourth operation button 26D, and rear fifth operation button 26E are each operating members that are operated by pressing. The rear first operation button 26A and rear second operation button 26B are arranged in a vertical line in the area below the rear operation lever 25. The rear third operation button 26C, rear fourth operation button 26D, and rear fifth operation button 26E are arranged in a horizontal line in the area above the rear monitor 21.

[0048] The rear control dial 24, rear control lever 25, rear first control button 26A, rear second control button 26B, rear third control button 26C, rear fourth control button 26D, and rear fifth control button 26E are each assigned a predetermined function.

[0049] [Top of the camera body] As shown in Figure 3, the top surface of the camera body 1 is equipped with a shutter button 31, a power lever 32, an exposure compensation dial 33, a shutter speed dial 34, a top operation button 35, a hot shoe 36, and a top operation dial 50, among other things.

[0050] The shutter button 31 is a two-stage pressure button that allows for half-press and full-press. When viewed from the front, the shutter button 31 is located towards the front of the left edge of the top surface of the camera body 1. This position is roughly accessible with the index finger of the hand gripping the camera body 1.

[0051] The power lever 32 is operated by swinging it around an axis parallel to the y-axis. The power lever 32 is integrally provided with the shutter button 31 and swings between the ON position and the OFF position with the shutter button 31 as the pivot point.

[0052] The exposure compensation dial 33 is a rotary operating member for setting the amount of exposure compensation, and is rotated around an axis parallel to the y-axis. In this embodiment, exposure compensation is possible in 1 / 3 steps from -3 to +3. The exposure compensation dial 33 has a click-stop mechanism and clicks to stop at each mark on the dial relative to the indicator. When viewed from the front, the exposure compensation dial 33 is located towards the rear of the left end of the top surface of the camera body 1. This position is approximately accessible by the thumb of the hand gripping the camera body 1.

[0053] The shutter speed dial 34 is a rotary operating element for setting the shutter speed and is rotated around an axis parallel to the y-axis. In this embodiment, the shutter speed dial 34 also serves as the exposure mode setting dial. When the indicator is aligned with the shutter speed value (B, T, 1-4000) on the dial, the exposure mode is set to shutter-priority mode, and the shutter speed is set to the aligned value. On the other hand, when the indicator is aligned with the "P" icon on the dial, the exposure mode is set to program mode. Also, when the indicator is aligned with the "A" icon on the dial, the exposure mode is set to auto mode. The shutter speed dial 34 has a click-stop mechanism and clicks at the positions of each value and icon on the dial relative to the indicator. When viewed from the rear, the shutter speed dial 34 is located to the left of the exposure compensation dial 33. This position is roughly operable with the thumb of the hand gripping the camera body 1.

[0054] The top operation button 35 is an operating element that is operated by pressing it. When viewed from the front, the top operation button 35 is located to the left of the shutter button 31. This position is roughly within reach of the index finger of the hand gripping the camera body 1.

[0055] The hot shoe 36 is a part for mechanically attaching external flashes, viewfinders, etc. The hot shoe 36 is provided with contacts for electrically connecting to the attached device. The hot shoe 36 is also called an accessory shoe. The hot shoe 36 is located approximately in the center of the top surface of the camera body 1. In this embodiment, the mounting part of the hot shoe 36 is an example of an accessory mounting part.

[0056] The top operation dial 50 is a rotary operating component used to set predetermined functions by aligning icons Ic1 to Ic10 printed on the dial surface 51 with indicator 81. The top operation dial 50 is positioned inside the exterior of the camera body 1, with a portion of it exposed. Specifically, a portion of its outer circumference is exposed on the rear side, and it is positioned inside the upper cover 60. The upper cover 60 is the so-called top plate cover component and constitutes the upper exterior of the camera body 1 (the top surface and the surrounding exterior). The top operation dial 50 is rotated around an axis parallel to the y-axis using the portion exposed on the rear side.

[0057] The upper cover 60 is provided with a window 61 corresponding to the position of the top operation dial 50. The current setting of the top operation dial 50 can be confirmed through this window 61. That is, the indicator 81 and the icon associated with indicator 81 can be confirmed.

[0058] In this way, by positioning the top control dial 50 inside the upper cover 60, the surface (top surface) of the upper cover 60 can be made flat at the position where the top control dial 50 is located.

[0059] The top control dial 50 is positioned between the hot shoe 36 and the eyepiece 71 (between the hot shoe 36 and the finder unit 70). The rear portion 60B of the upper cover 60 is provided with an opening 62 corresponding to the position of the top control dial 50, and a portion of the top control dial 50 is exposed through this opening 62.

[0060] In this embodiment, the top-mounted operation dial 50 is an example of an operation dial. Details of the top-mounted operation dial 50 will be described later.

[0061] [Right side of the camera body] As shown in Figure 4, the right side of the camera body 1 is equipped with a diopter adjustment dial 72 and a terminal cover 41, etc.

[0062] The diopter adjustment dial 72 is an operating component that adjusts the power (visibility) of the viewfinder to match the user's eyesight. The diopter adjustment dial 72 is rotated around an axis parallel to the x-axis. The diopter adjustment dial 72 has a click-stop mechanism and clicks to stop at regular rotation angle intervals. The diopter adjustment dial 72 is positioned adjacent to the viewfinder unit 70. Therefore, in this embodiment, the diopter adjustment dial 72 is positioned near the upper part of the right side of the camera body 1. In this embodiment, the right side of the camera body 1 (= the right side of the upper cover 60) is an example of a third side.

[0063] The terminal cover 41 is a cover that covers the various terminals provided on the camera body 1. The terminal cover 41 is provided on the camera body 1 so as to be able to be opened and closed.

[0064] [Details of the top control dial] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the top cover (top plate) of the camera body. Figure 7 is a magnified plan view of the area where the top control dial is installed.

[0065] As described above, the top operation dial 50 is a rotary operating member that sets predetermined functions by aligning icons Ic1 to Ic10 printed on the dial surface 51 with the indicator 81. As an example, in this embodiment, the image quality settings of the image to be captured are performed using the top operation dial 50. Specifically, the top operation dial 50 sets the color reproduction and gradation of the image to be captured (setting the function to switch the color reproduction and gradation expression of the image to be captured (film simulation)). Each of the icons Ic1 to Ic10 is assigned a different setting (color reproduction and gradation setting). In the example shown in Figure 7, there is a configuration in which 10 icons Ic1 to Ic10 can be used to make 10 different settings. Note that in Figure 7, for the sake of explanation, icons Ic1 to Ic10 are shown as images with white numbers on a black circle. Preferably, the images that make up icons Ic1 to Ic10 are images that represent the content to be set (characters, figures, symbols, and combinations thereof).

[0066] The top operating dial 50 has a disc shape, and its top surface constitutes the control panel 51. Multiple icons Ic1 to Ic10 are printed (including engraved) on the control panel 51 at regular intervals on the same circumference. In this embodiment, 10 icons Ic1 to Ic10 are printed at regular intervals (36° intervals).

[0067] In this embodiment, the top-mounted operating dial 50 has a shaft portion 51A in the center of the dial surface 51. The shaft portion 51A is positioned as a disc-shaped projection that slightly protrudes from the dial surface 51. The top-mounted operating dial 50 rotates around the shaft portion 51A.

[0068] As described above, the top operating dial 50 is positioned so that a portion of its outer circumference is exposed through an opening 62 provided in the rear portion 60B of the upper cover 60. The user operates the top operating dial 50 using this exposed portion. In this embodiment, the rear portion 60B of the upper cover 60 is an example of the second surface portion of the cover member.

[0069] As shown in Figure 6, the upper cover 60 has a groove-shaped recess 60G along the rear edge of the upper surface portion 60T (the boundary between the upper surface portion 60T and the rear surface portion 60B). The recess 60G has an arc-shaped cross-section in a cross-section perpendicular to the x-axis (yz cross-section), and its ends are also rounded in an arc shape. The recess 60G is positioned from the position between the upper operation dial 50 and the eyepiece 71 to the position of the exposure compensation dial 33. The direction in which the recess 60G extends (extension direction) coincides with the direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the upper operation dial 50. The opening 62 is provided in this recess 60G.

[0070] Figure 8 shows an example of how the top control dial is operated.

[0071] By having an opening 62 in the recess 60G that extends in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the top operating dial 50, the recess 60G can be used as a finger guide when operating the top operating dial 50. In other words, the top operating dial 50 can be operated by moving the finger along the recess 60G. This improves the operability of the top operating dial 50.

[0072] As shown in Figure 8, the eye sensor 23 is positioned outside the recess 60G near the eyepiece 71. This prevents fingers operating the top control dial 50 from touching the eye sensor 23. In other words, it prevents the eye sensor 23 from malfunctioning (falsely detecting) due to operation of the top control dial 50. In this embodiment, when viewed from the rear, the eye sensor 23 is positioned below the recess 60G, making it difficult for fingers operating the top control dial 50 to touch it.

[0073] In this embodiment, the eye sensor 23 has a sensor window portion 23A that is elongated (a hole with a different aspect ratio), and a light-emitting portion 23B and a light-receiving portion 23C are arranged inside the sensor window portion 23A. When an object approaches the sensor window portion 23A by a certain distance or more, light emitted from the light-emitting portion 23B strikes the approaching object, and the reflected light is received by the light-receiving portion 23C. This allows for the detection of the eye approaching the eyepiece 71. In other words, the use of the eyepiece 71 is detected.

[0074] As shown in Figure 8, the eye sensor 23 of this embodiment has a light-emitting unit 23B and a light-receiving unit 23C arranged side by side. That is, they are arranged side by side in the lateral direction (x-axis direction) of the camera body 1. For this reason, the sensor window 23A also has a shape that extends in the lateral direction of the camera body 1.

[0075] The light-emitting unit 23B and the light-receiving unit 23C can also be arranged vertically. However, as in this embodiment, by arranging the light-emitting unit 23B and the light-receiving unit 23C horizontally, the eye sensor 23 can be positioned further away from the top operation dial 50, thereby more reliably suppressing false detections.

[0076] The outer surface of the top control dial 50 is treated with a knurled finish, creating a surface with a predetermined pattern of bumps and grooves. This prevents the finger from slipping during operation and improves operability.

[0077] Furthermore, the top operating dial 50 has a beveled edge 52 at the periphery of the dial surface 51 (the corner that forms the boundary between the dial surface and the outer surface). In other words, the corner is chamfered. This reduces irritation to the operating finger and provides a good operating feel. As an example, in this embodiment, the periphery of the dial surface 51 is made of a straight beveled edge 52 (a so-called C-chamfer). In addition, the periphery can also be made of an arc-shaped bevel (a so-called R-chamfer).

[0078] The top operating dial 50 has a click-stop mechanism and clicks to stop at the positions of icons Ic1 to Ic10 on the dial 51 relative to the indicator 81.

[0079] As described above, the setting of the top control dial 50 can be confirmed through the window 61 provided in the upper cover 60. That is, the icons Ic1 to Ic10 aligned with the indicator 81 can be confirmed.

[0080] The window portion 61 is provided on the upper surface (top surface) 60T of the upper cover 60 (= upper surface of the camera body 1). The area of ​​the top surface 60T where the window portion 61 is provided is composed of a substantially flat surface, including the mounting portion of the hot shoe 36. In this embodiment, the upper cover 60 is an example of a cover member. The upper surface 60T of the upper cover 60 is an example of the first surface of a cover member.

[0081] In this embodiment, the window portion 61 is composed of a circle with a diameter smaller than the diameter of the top operating dial 50 and is positioned offset from the rotation center of the top operating dial 50 (at a distance D from the rotation center). Therefore, only a portion of the dial surface 51 of the top operating dial 50 can be observed from the window portion 61. The area visible from the window portion 61 also includes the peripheral area of ​​the top operating dial 50. An indicator 81 is provided in this peripheral area of ​​the top operating dial 50 that can be observed from the window portion 61.

[0082] Figure 9 is an exploded perspective view of the upper cover portion of the camera body. Figure 10 is a plan view of the mounting area for the top control dial inside the camera body.

[0083] As shown in Figures 9 and 10, inside the camera body 1, the top operation dial 50 is positioned between the setting section of the hot shoe 36 and the mounting section of the viewfinder unit 70. The mounting section of the hot shoe 36 and the mounting section of the viewfinder unit 70 are positioned side by side in a direction perpendicular to the imaging optical axis L (in the x-axis direction). The internal frame 3, located inside the camera body 1, is provided with a dial mounting section 3A between the mounting section of the hot shoe 36 and the mounting section of the viewfinder unit 70. The dial mounting section 3A is configured as a recess capable of accommodating the top operation dial 50.

[0084] A decorative panel 80 is placed in the dial mounting section 3A in an area visible from the window section 61. The decorative panel 80 has a thin plate shape with a flat upper surface 80T (the surface visible from the window section 61). The indicator 81 is placed at a predetermined position on the upper surface 80T of the decorative panel 80. As an example, in this embodiment, the indicator 81 is composed of a disc-shaped convex portion (projection) and is positioned to protrude from the upper surface 80T of the decorative panel 80.

[0085] The decorative panel 80 has a symmetrical shape with respect to the index 81 and has notches 82 on its left and right edges. The dial mounting section 3A is provided with positioning pins 3B that engage with these left and right notches 82. By engaging the notches 82 with the positioning pins 3B, the decorative panel 80 is positioned and mounted in a predetermined location on the dial mounting section 3A. This also positions and mounts the decorative panel 80 in a predetermined location on the outer circumference of the upper operating dial 50 inside the upper cover 60. In this embodiment, the decorative panel 80 is an example of an outer circumference member.

[0086] The decorative panel 80 attached to the dial mounting section 3A has its upper surface 80T positioned on the same plane as the faceplate 51 of the upper operating dial 50. In other words, the upper surface 80T of the decorative panel 80 and the faceplate 51 of the upper operating dial 50 are aligned, resulting in a so-called flush surface (a flat state with no step between the two surfaces). By aligning the upper surface 80T of the decorative panel 80 and the faceplate 51 of the upper operating dial 50 flush, the quality of the appearance can be improved.

[0087] The decorative panel 80 has an arc portion 83 in the area visible from the window portion 61 that is in contact with the top operating dial 50. The arc portion 83 has an arc shape that follows the outer circumference of the top operating dial 50. This allows the decorative panel 80 to be positioned around the outer circumference of the top operating dial 50 with virtually no gap, improving the appearance quality. Furthermore, in this embodiment, for the top operating dial 50 which has a beveled surface 52 (chamfered portion) on the periphery of the dial surface 51, the gap between the dial surface 51 and the top surface 80T of the decorative panel 80 is minimized by the following configuration, thereby improving the appearance quality.

[0088] Figure 11 is a perspective cross-sectional view of one side of the top operating dial and decorative panel provided in the dial mounting section. Figure 12 is an enlarged view of the cross-section of the mounting section of the decorative panel. For convenience, the markings (icon display) on the surface of the top operating dial 50 are omitted in Figure 11.

[0089] As shown in Figures 11 and 12, the decorative panel 80 has an overhang portion 83A that extends in an awning-like manner along the edge of the arc portion 83, and this overhang portion 83A is positioned to overlap the slope 52 of the top operating dial 50. That is, the slope 52 portion of the top operating dial 50 is covered by the overhang portion 83A of the decorative panel 80. This makes it possible to minimize the gap between the surface 51 of the top operating dial 50 and the top surface 80T of the decorative panel 80 when observed from the window portion 61. By minimizing this gap, the quality of the appearance can be improved.

[0090] In this embodiment, the protruding portion 83A has a right-angled triangular cross-section, and in Figure 12, the lower slope 83B is composed of a surface parallel to the slope 52 of the upper operating dial 50. In this embodiment, the protruding portion 83A is an example of a covering portion.

[0091] As described above, the window portion 61 of this embodiment is composed of a circle with a diameter smaller than the diameter of the top operating dial 50 and is positioned at a location offset from the rotation center of the top operating dial 50 (at a distance D). The window portion 61 is composed of a circular window opening 61A provided in the upper cover 60 and a transparent window member 63 attached to the window opening 61A.

[0092] Figure 13 is a plan view of the window component.

[0093] The window member 63 has a window body portion 63A and a flange portion 63B. The window body portion 63A is the part that fits into the window opening 61A. The window body portion 63A has an outer diameter that corresponds to the inner diameter of the window opening 61A.

[0094] The window body 63A constitutes a cover (transparent cover) for the window 61. The window body 63A, fitted into the window opening 61A, has its surface flush with the upper surface 60T of the upper cover 60. That is, its surface is flush with the upper surface 60T of the upper cover 60. The user checks the setting of the upper operation dial 50 through the window body 63A. From the viewpoint of visibility, the window body 63A is preferably transparent (including a range that is considered almost transparent), but it may also be semi-transparent. For example, it may be made semi-transparent by adding color, etc. It may also have a lens function.

[0095] The flange portion 63B functions as a mounting portion for the window member 63 to the upper cover 60. The window member 63 is attached by bonding the flange portion 63B to the inner surface of the upper cover 60. For example, it can be attached to the inner surface of the upper cover 60 using double-sided tape.

[0096] The flange portion 63B includes a flange portion body 63B1 and a projection 63B2 extending from the flange portion body 63B1 toward the shaft portion 51A of the upper operating dial 50. The projection 63B2 is sized to completely cover the shaft portion 51A and is positioned with a predetermined clearance between it and the upper surface of the shaft portion 51A. As an example, in this embodiment, the projection 63B2 has a semicircular shape larger than the shaft portion 51A and is positioned above the shaft portion 51A with a predetermined clearance.

[0097] Furthermore, in order to improve waterproofing performance, it is preferable to place a gasket (not shown) or the like between the window member 63 and the window opening 61A and seal it. For example, a configuration can be adopted in which an O-ring is attached around the window body 63A to seal the window 61.

[0098] As described above, a window member 63 is attached to the window portion 61 of this embodiment, ensuring dustproof and waterproof properties. Furthermore, the installation area of ​​the window portion 61 can be made flat.

[0099] On the other hand, with a window section 61 having such a sealed structure, it becomes difficult to remove foreign matter such as dust if it enters the interior, thus impairing visibility.

[0100] Therefore, the camera body 1 of this embodiment is equipped with a mechanism (foreign object intrusion suppression mechanism) to suppress the entry of foreign objects into the window portion 61.

[0101] Figure 14 is a plan view showing the configuration of the foreign object intrusion prevention mechanism. For convenience, the markings (icons) on the top operation dial 50 have been omitted.

[0102] In this embodiment, the foreign matter intrusion prevention mechanism 90 prevents foreign matter from entering the window portion 61 by placing a predetermined guard member in the path through which foreign matter enters the window portion 61. The guard member is an example of a foreign matter intrusion prevention member.

[0103] In this embodiment, two guard members are provided as guard members: a first guard member 91 and a second guard member 92. The first guard member 91 is an example of a first foreign matter intrusion suppression member. The second guard member 92 is an example of a second foreign matter intrusion suppression member.

[0104] The first guard member 91 surrounds the window portion 61 between the inner upper surface (top surface) of the upper cover 60 and the upper surface (dial surface) of the upper operation dial 50, thereby preventing foreign matter from directly entering the window portion 61. For example, the first guard member 91 in this embodiment is composed of a frame (frame-shaped member) consisting of a large diameter portion 91A and a small diameter portion 91B, and is made of an elastic material (a cushioning material). For example, in this embodiment, it is made of foam (foam material). For example, it is made of polyethylene foam.

[0105] The large-diameter portion 91A of the first guard member 91 is the part that surrounds the window portion 61 and has an inner diameter larger than the inner diameter of the window portion 61 (the inner diameter of the window opening 61A).

[0106] The small-diameter portion 91B of the first guard member 91 is the part that surrounds the shaft portion 51A of the upper operating dial 50, and has an inner diameter larger than the outer diameter of the shaft portion 51A. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the inner circumference radius r (radius of the inner circumference of the arc portion) of the small-diameter portion 91B is shorter than the distance (straight-line distance) D from the rotation center of the upper operating dial 50 to the window portion 61 (r <D)。

[0107] In this embodiment, the first guard member 91 is attached to the window member 63. More specifically, it is attached to the lower surface portion of the flange portion 63B of the window member 63. As an example, it is attached by adhering it to the lower surface portion of the flange portion 63B using double-sided tape. As shown in Figure 14, the first guard member 91 has an outer circumference shape that substantially matches the outer circumference shape of the flange portion 63B of the window member 63, and is arranged along the outer circumference of the flange portion 63B. In this embodiment, the large diameter portion 91A of the first guard member 91 is an example of the first frame portion, and the small diameter portion 91B is an example of the second frame portion.

[0108] As described above, the window member 63 is attached to the upper cover 60 by fitting the window body portion 63A into the window opening 61A. Therefore, by attaching the window member 63 to the upper cover 60, the first guard member 91 is also attached to the upper cover 60. The first guard member 91 attached to the upper cover 60 is positioned in a predetermined location by attaching the upper cover 60 to the camera body 1. That is, inside the upper cover 60, it is positioned between the upper surface of the upper cover 60 and the upper surface (dial surface) 51 of the upper operation dial 50. It is also positioned pressed against the dial surface 51 of the upper operation dial 50 and the upper surface 80T of the decorative plate 80. That is, it is positioned in a slightly compressed state. As a result, the area around the window portion 61 can be surrounded by the first guard member 91 with almost no gaps. This suppresses the entry of foreign objects into the window portion 61. Furthermore, since the first guard member 91 is pressed against the dial surface 51, the top operating dial 50 is wiped by the first guard member 91 each time it is operated. In other words, the top operating dial 50 is rotated while its dial surface 51 is constantly wiped by the first guard member 91. As a result, even if foreign matter enters from the outside and adheres to the dial surface 51 of the top operating dial 50, it can be wiped away by the first guard member 91 before it can enter the window 61.

[0109] Furthermore, since the first guard member 91 of this embodiment has a configuration that surrounds the area including the shaft portion 51A of the upper operating dial 50, even if dust such as sliding dust (powdered dust generated when the rotating shaft portion 51A comes into contact with other members) is generated on the shaft portion 51A, it can prevent that dust from entering the window portion 61. In particular, since the inner circumference radius r of the small diameter portion 91B of the first guard member 91 of this embodiment is shorter than the distance D from the rotation center of the upper operating dial 50 to the window portion 61, the intrusion of dust can be effectively suppressed. That is, even if sliding dust spreads from the shaft portion 51A, it can be wiped away before it reaches the window portion 61, thus preventing dust (sliding dust) from entering the window portion 61.

[0110] The second guard member 92 closes the gap in the opening 62 between the inner upper surface (top surface) of the upper cover 60 and the upper surface (dish surface) of the upper operation dial 50, indirectly suppressing the entry of foreign matter into the window portion 61. For example, the second guard member 92 in this embodiment is composed of a bar-shaped plate (plate-like member) extending along the longitudinal direction of the opening 62, and is made of an elastic material (a cushioning material). For example, in this embodiment, it is made of foam (foam material). For example, it is made of polyethylene foam.

[0111] In this embodiment, the second guard member 92 is attached to the upper surface inside the upper cover 60, corresponding to the position of the opening 62. For example, it is attached by adhesive using double-sided tape to the upper surface inside the upper cover 60. When the upper cover 60 is attached to the camera body 1, the second guard member 92 is positioned inside the upper cover 60 to close the gap of the opening 62. More specifically, it is positioned to close the gap formed between the upper surface (dish surface) 51 of the upper operation dial 50 and the second guard member 92.

[0112] Furthermore, the second guard member 92 is positioned by being pressed against the surface 51 of the top operating dial 50. That is, it is positioned in a slightly compressed state. This allows the second guard member 92 to be positioned without any gaps against the surface 51 of the top operating dial 50. In addition, this prevents foreign matter from entering the surface 51 of the top operating dial 50 through the opening 62.

[0113] Furthermore, since the second guard member 92 presses against the surface 51 of the top operating dial 50, the surface 51 of the top operating dial 50 can be wiped clean by rotating the top operating dial 50. As a result, even if foreign matter enters from the outside and adheres to the surface 51 of the top operating dial 50, it is possible to prevent it from entering inside the second guard member 92.

[0114] Furthermore, since the first guard member 91 and the second guard member 92, which are pressed against the top operating dial 50, are subjected to load due to the rotation of the top operating dial 50, it is preferable that they be made of a material that is resistant to deterioration.

[0115] [Function and effect of the top control dial] As described above, the top operating dial 50 of this embodiment is configured to be rotated around an axis perpendicular to the upper surface portion 60T of the upper cover 60, with a portion of it exposed from the rear surface portion 60B of the upper cover 60 and positioned inside the upper cover 60. This allows the upper surface portion 60T of the upper cover 60 to be flattened. In other words, the top operating dial 50 can be positioned without being exposed from the upper surface portion 60T of the upper cover 60.

[0116] Thus, according to this embodiment, the rotary operation dial (top operation dial 50) can be installed without being exposed from the top surface of the camera body 1 (= top surface 60T of the top cover 60). This allows for the addition of a new dial operation system to the camera body 1 while achieving both miniaturization through a low profile and a good design. In particular, in this embodiment, in a configuration where the viewfinder unit and the accessory mounting unit are arranged side by side on the camera body 1, the operation dial can be placed in the space between the viewfinder unit and the accessory mounting unit, thereby adding a new dial operation system without significantly increasing the size. In other words, a new dial operation system can be added by effectively utilizing the space that would otherwise be dead space.

[0117] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the top operation dial 50 is configured to perform various settings by aligning icons Ic1 to Ic10 printed on the control panel 51 with the indicator 81, and the settings are confirmed through a window 61 provided on the upper surface 60T of the upper cover 60. As a result, even in this configuration, the top operation dial 50 can be positioned without being exposed from the upper surface 60T of the upper cover 60.

[0118] In particular, in this embodiment, since the indicator 81 is located inside the upper cover 60, there is no need to provide a separate indicator on the upper cover 60 side. This simplifies the configuration of the upper cover 60.

[0119] On the other hand, by positioning the indicator 81 inside the upper cover 60 together with the top operation dial 50, the indicator 81 can be positioned close to the top operation dial 50. This makes it easier to check the setting status and improves operability.

[0120] Furthermore, the top operating dial 50, which has a beveled edge 52 (chamfered portion) on the periphery of the dial surface 51, is configured such that the beveled edge 52 of the dial surface 51 is covered with a decorative plate 80 inside the window portion 61. This reduces the gap between the decorative plate 80 and the top operating dial 50, making it easier to align icons Ic1 to Ic10 with the indicator 81. This also improves the quality of the appearance.

[0121] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the top operating dial 50, in a configuration having a window member 63 in the window portion 61, is equipped with a foreign matter intrusion suppression mechanism 90 that suppresses the intrusion of foreign matter into the window portion 61. This prevents foreign matter from entering the sealed window portion 61. In particular, in this embodiment, in a configuration having a shaft portion 51A protruding from the disc surface 51, by configuring the area including the shaft portion 51A with the first guard member 91, even if sliding dust or the like is generated from the shaft portion 51A, it is possible to effectively suppress the intrusion of such sliding dust or the like into the window portion 61.

[0122] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the camera body 1 has a recess 60G in the upper cover 60 where the top operation dial 50 is installed, and an opening 62 is provided in the recess 60G to expose a part of the top operation dial 50. This improves the operability of the top operation dial 50. In addition, by positioning the eye sensor 23 outside the recess 60G, it is less likely that the finger operating the top operation dial 50 will come into contact with the eye sensor 23. This suppresses malfunctions of the eye sensor 23.

[0123] [Differentiation] [Control dial] The top-mounted operation dial 50 in the above embodiment is configured to perform various settings by aligning icons Ic1 to Ic10 printed on the dial surface 51 with the indicator 81. However, the operation dial is not limited to this example. For example, it can be configured as an operation dial that performs predetermined operation inputs based on the amount of rotation or the number of clicks and the direction of rotation. In this case, a window for confirming the settings is unnecessary.

[0124] Furthermore, the operating dial may be configured to allow not only rotation but also pressing. For example, it may be configured to allow pressing in a direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation.

[0125] Furthermore, the function of the control dial can be appropriately set according to the functions provided in the device into which it is incorporated.

[0126] [Window section] Figure 15 is a plan view showing another example of a window section provided on the upper surface of the upper cover.

[0127] Figure 15 shows an example of a configuration in which only the dial surface 51 of the upper operating dial 50 is visible from the window 61. In this case, the indicator 81 is provided on the upper surface 60T of the upper cover 60. Also, in this case, a decorative plate as an outer peripheral member is not required.

[0128] The size and shape of the window portion 61 are not particularly limited. It is preferable to set them appropriately considering visibility and design. By making it the minimum necessary size (at least the size of the control dial surface or less), the rigidity of the upper cover 60 can be ensured.

[0129] [Decorative panel] Figure 16 is a perspective cross-sectional view showing another example of a decorative panel.

[0130] In the above embodiment, the upper surface 80T of the decorative panel 80 is configured to be flush with the panel surface (upper surface) 51 of the upper operating dial 50. However, as shown in Figure 16, it may also be configured to be arranged with a step. This allows for the creation of a three-dimensional panel surface 51 including the decorative panel 80.

[0131] [Foreign matter intrusion suppression mechanism] In the above embodiment, the foreign matter intrusion suppression mechanism is configured to include two guard members, a first guard member 91 and a second guard member 92. However, it is also possible to configure it to include only one of these guard members.

[0132] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the foreign matter intrusion suppression members (first guard member 91 and second guard member 92) are made of foam (foam material), but the material constituting the foreign matter intrusion suppression members is not limited to this. Other materials, for example, can be used, such as flocked sheets and nonwoven fabrics. A flocked sheet is a member on which fibers (for example, chemical fibers) are attached (flocked) upright on the surface of a sheet. A flocked sheet is an example of a flocked member.

[0133] [Other variations] In the above embodiment, the present invention was described as being applied to a digital camera with interchangeable lenses, but the application of the present invention is not limited to this. It can also be similarly applied to cameras with integrated lenses (cameras in which the lens is integrally mounted on the camera body).

[0134] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the hot shoe 36 is positioned on substantially the same plane as the surface on which the window portion 61 is positioned; however, there may be a step between the surface on which the window portion 61 is positioned and the surface on which the hot shoe 36 is positioned.

[0135] Furthermore, it is preferable that the top-mounted operation dial 50 shares a wiring board with other operation dials inside the camera body 1.

[0136] Figure 17 is a conceptual diagram of a shared wiring board.

[0137] The example shown in Figure 17 illustrates a case where the top control dial 50, exposure compensation dial 33, and shutter speed dial 34 share the same wiring board 4. For example, the wiring board 4 is provided with brush patterns for each control dial. By sharing one wiring board 4 among multiple control dials in this way, the configuration can be simplified.

[0138] [Note] In this specification, the terms “same” and “identical” include not only the meaning of completely identical, but also the meaning of “approximately identical,” which includes tolerances for design and manufacturing.

[0139] Furthermore, in this specification, the term "orthogonal" includes not only the meaning of perfect orthogonality, but also the meaning of "approximately orthogonal," which includes tolerances for design and manufacturing.

[0140] Furthermore, in this specification, the term “parallel” includes not only the meaning of perfectly parallel, but also the meaning of “approximately parallel,” which includes tolerances for design and manufacturing.

[0141] Furthermore, in this specification, the term "constant" includes not only the meaning of being completely constant, but also a range that is considered substantially constant (meaning "approximately constant"). [Explanation of Symbols]

[0142] 1…Camera body 2… Replacement lenses 3…Internal frame 3A... Dial installation section 3B…Positioning pin 4…Wiring board 11…Lens mount 12…Lens removal button 13…Front control dial 14…Front control buttons 15…Front control lever 16…AF assist light lamp 21…Rear monitor 23… Eye sensor 23A...Sensor window section 23B... Floodlight section 23C...Light receiving section 24…Rear control dial 25... Rear control lever 26A...Rear first control button 26B... Second control button on the back 26C... Third control button on the back 26D… Fourth control button on the back 26E…5th control button on the back 27B...Second operation button on the rear side 31... Shutter button 32... Power lever 33… Exposure Compensation Dial 34... Shutter speed dial 35…Top control buttons 36…Hot Shoe 41…Terminal cover 50...Top control dial 51…The face of the top control dial 51A...Shaft of the top control dial 52…The bevel of the edge of the dial surface on the top control dial. 60... Top cover 60B...Rear side of the top cover 60G... Recess in the top cover 60T... Top surface of the upper cover 61...Window section 61A... Window opening in the upper cover 62…Opening in the top cover 63... Window components 63A... Window body part of window component 63B...Flange portion of window member 63B1…Flange body 63B2…Protrusion 70... Finder unit 71...Eyepiece 72...Diopter adjustment dial 80… Decorative laminate 80T... Top surface of decorative panel 81…Indicator 82... Notch portion of decorative panel 83... The curved part of the decorative panel 83A...Protruding part of the curved section of the decorative panel 83B...Slope of the curved portion of the decorative panel 90…Foreign object intrusion suppression mechanism 91...First guard member 91A...Large diameter portion of the first guard member 91B... Small diameter portion of the first guard member 92...Second guard member Ic1…Icon Ic10… Icon Ic2… Icon Ic3… Icon Ic4… Icon Ic5… Icon Ic6… Icon Ic7… Icon Ic8… Icon Ic9… Icon L...Image optical axis D... Distance from the rotation center of the top control dial to the window. r...Inner circumference radius of the small diameter portion of the first guard member

Claims

1. A cover member having at least a first surface and a second surface intersecting the first surface, The accessory mounting portion provided on the first surface of the cover member, The second surface of the cover member comprises a finder section where the eyepiece is positioned, An operating dial is positioned between the accessory mounting portion and the viewfinder portion and is rotated around an axis intersecting the first surface portion, wherein a portion of the operating dial is exposed from an opening provided on the second surface portion of the cover member, An imaging device equipped with [a specific feature].

2. The cover member has a recess on the second surface portion, The recess is provided with the opening. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1.

3. The recess extends in a direction intersecting the rotation axis of the operating dial. The imaging apparatus according to claim 2.

4. The second surface of the cover member is provided with a sensor for detecting the use of the eyepiece, The sensor portion is positioned on the outside of the recess. The imaging apparatus according to claim 2.

5. The sensor unit has a light-emitting unit and a light-receiving unit. The light-emitting unit and the light-receiving unit are arranged side by side in a direction intersecting the rotation axis of the operating dial. The imaging apparatus according to claim 4.

6. The first surface of the cover member has a window portion that allows the surface of the operation dial to be viewed. The imaging apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. The aforementioned window section is provided with a transparent or translucent window member. The imaging device according to claim 6.

8. The aforementioned window portion is positioned away from the rotation center of the operating dial. The imaging device according to claim 6.

9. The cover member is provided with an outer peripheral member that is positioned on the outer circumference of the operating dial inside the cover member and is visible from the window together with the operating dial. The imaging device according to claim 6.

10. The outer peripheral member has an indicator for the operation dial. The imaging device according to claim 9.

11. The outer peripheral member has a covering portion that covers at least a part of the operating dial. The imaging device according to claim 9.

12. The aforementioned operating dial has a sloped surface on the periphery of the dial surface, The covering portion covers the slope in an area visible from the window portion. The imaging apparatus according to claim 11.

13. The outer peripheral member is composed of a surface that aligns with the surface of the control dial, at least in an area visible from the window. The imaging device according to claim 9.

14. A foreign matter intrusion prevention member is provided between the cover member and the operating dial to prevent foreign matter from entering the window portion. The imaging device according to claim 6.

15. The foreign matter intrusion prevention member includes at least one of a first foreign matter intrusion prevention member that surrounds the window portion and a second foreign matter intrusion prevention member that closes the gap of the opening. The imaging apparatus according to claim 14.

16. The first foreign object intrusion prevention member has a frame-like shape that surrounds the area including the shaft portion of the operating dial. The imaging apparatus according to claim 15.

17. The first foreign matter intrusion suppression member is A first frame portion surrounding the window portion, A second frame portion surrounds the shaft portion of the aforementioned operating dial, The operation dial has a distance from the rotation center of the operation dial to the inner circumference of the second frame, and the distance from the rotation center of the operation dial to the window is shorter than the distance from the rotation center of the operation dial to the window. The imaging device according to claim 16.

18. The foreign matter intrusion prevention member is composed of a flocked member, a nonwoven fabric, or a foam. The imaging apparatus according to claim 14.

19. The cover member has a third surface that intersects with the first surface and the second surface, The third surface of the cover member is provided with a diopter adjustment dial for adjusting the diopter of the viewfinder section. The imaging apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

20. The accessory mounting section and the viewfinder section are arranged side by side in a direction intersecting the imaging optical axis. The imaging apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

21. A cover member having at least a first surface and a second surface intersecting the first surface, An operating dial that is rotated around an axis intersecting the first surface, wherein a portion of the operating dial is exposed from an opening provided on the second surface of the cover member, Equipped with, The cover member has a window on the first surface portion that allows the surface of the operation dial to be viewed. Imaging device.

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