Interchangeable Lens Camera Image Synthesis Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Interchangeable lens cameras face issues with generating unnatural synthetic images when a lens unit with a different image circle is replaced during multiple-exposure imaging, leading to inappropriate image synthesis.
Innovation Solution
The image capturing apparatus includes a controlling unit that judges if a new lens unit has a different image circle than the previous one and, if so, prevents capturing new images for creating a synthetic image, ensuring image data compatibility and preventing unnatural synthesis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If lens unit replacement is allowed during multiple-exposure imaging, then adaptability and versatility are improved, but image quality and synthesis accuracy deteriorate due to incompatible image circles
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors lens unit identification information during multiple-exposure imaging. When a lens replacement is detected, the controlling unit compares the new lens's image circle with the original lens's image circle and provides feedback to determine whether to continue or terminate the imaging sequence, preventing synthesis errors.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary verification of lens compatibility by comparing image circle parameters before allowing the imaging sequence to continue. This preliminary check prevents the acquisition of incompatible images that would compromise synthesis accuracy.
2Manufacturing precision
If multiple images are captured for synthesis, then image quality and detail are improved, but the risk of lens replacement errors and unnatural synthesis increases
Solution Approach 1:
The controlling unit implements continuous feedback monitoring during the multi-image capture process. After each image is captured, the system verifies lens unit consistency and terminates the sequence immediately if a lens replacement is detected, ensuring all images in the sequence have compatible image circles for reliable synthesis.
Solution Approach 2:
The system prepares compensation measures in advance by establishing lens unit identification verification before the imaging sequence begins. This preventive approach cushions against potential synthesis errors by detecting lens replacements before they compromise the image set.
3Ease of operation
If lens replacement is permitted mid-shooting, then operational flexibility is improved, but unnatural synthetic images are generated due to image circle differences
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides real-time feedback on lens compatibility during the imaging sequence. When a lens replacement is detected, the controlling unit compares image circle parameters and notifies the user, allowing them to decide whether to continue with the current sequence or start a new one, thus maintaining synthetic image naturalness.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts its behavior based on lens replacement events. Rather than rigidly preventing lens changes or allowing unrestricted replacements, the system adapts by verifying image circle compatibility and conditionally continuing or terminating the imaging sequence to maintain image quality.
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AI summary
An image capturing apparatus which a lens unit is interchangeable, comprises an image capturing unit which captures images using an image sensor, an synthesizing unit which synthesizes a plurality of images, and a controlling unit which controls predetermined synthesis processing for creating a synthetic image by causing the synthesizing unit to synthesize a plurality of images that have been obtained by the image capturing unit performing image capturing a plurality of times, wherein, if it is judged that a lens unit that has been replaced after a first image for the synthesis processing was acquired is a lens unit having an image circle that is different from that of a lens unit that was mounted before the replacement, the controlling unit controls the image capturing unit to not capture a new image for creating the synthetic image.