УСТРОЙСТВО ЗАХВАТА ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ИМ И ОБЪЕКТИВ

Изобретение относится к устройствам захвата изображений и способам управления ими. Техническим результатом является обеспечение оптической коррекции снятого изображения. Предложено устройство захвата изображения с присоединяемым к нему и отсоединяемым блоком объектива. Устройство захвата выполнено с возможностью выполнения функции оптической коррекции для коррекции влияния, обусловленного оптическими свойствами блока объектива, используемого при съемке, на снятое изображение посредством применения обработки изображений с использованием значения оптической коррекции. Устройство содержит средство получения оптических параметров, средство коррекции снятого изображения. При этом средство коррекции осуществляет коррекцию снятого изображения на основе оптических свойств присоединенного блока объектива посредством применения обработки изображений с использованием значения оптической коррекции к снятому изображению. 4 н. и 8 з.п. ф-лы, 20 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ОТОБРАЖЕНИЕМ И ЕГО СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к области вычислительной техники. Технический результат заключается в обеспечении высокой оперативности выполнения операций установки. Устройство содержит блок переключения, сконфигурированный с возможностью переключать режим отображения экрана установок между первым режимом отображения и вторым режимом отображения; и блок управления, сконфигурированный с возможностью: в первом режиме отображения отображать на экране установок первый элемент, который относится к предварительно определенному элементу установок, и множество элементов, относящихся к множеству элементов установок, отличных от предварительно определенного элемента установок, и затем отображать второй элемент на экране установок в случае, когда первый элемент выбирается. 5 н. и 14 з.п. ф-лы, 16 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СЪЕМКИ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ УСТРОЙСТВОМ ДЛЯ СЪЕМКИ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ

Изобретение относится к устройствам для съемки изображений. Устройство для съемки изображения выполняет автоматическое обнаружение фокуса (AF) оптической системы формирования изображения, используя сигнал, полученный от датчика изображения. Устройство содержит: первое средство сбора для получения первой информации, касающейся пространственных частот, при процессе формирования сигналов изображения, и второй информации, касающейся пространственных частот, при процессе формирования сигналов о снятом изображении; второе средство сбора для получения третьей информации, касающейся аберраций оптической системы формирования изображения; средство для коррекции результата автоматического обнаружения фокуса на основе первой, второй и третьей информаций; и средство управления позицией фокусирующей линзы, в оптической системе формирования изображения, на основе скорректированного результата автоматического обнаружения фокуса. Технический результат заключается в точной коррекции ошибки при обнаружении ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ЗАХВАТА ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ И АКСЕССУАРЫ

АКСЕССУАР ДЛЯ КАМЕРЫ И КАМЕРА

... 1. Аксессуар камеры с возможностью разъемного присоединения к камере, причем аксессуар камеры содержит:крепление аксессуара с возможностью разъемного соединения с креплением камеры, выполненным в камере, причем крепление аксессуара выполнено с байонетными выступами аксессуара и переводится за счет относительного поворота с помощью крепления камеры из первого состояния, в котором каждый из байонетных выступов аксессуара вставляется между байонетными выступами камеры, выполненными в креплении камеры, во второе состояние, в котором байонетные выступы аксессуара входят в зацепление с байонетными выступами камеры для завершения соединения креплений аксессуара и камеры; имножество контактных поверхностей аксессуара, размещенных в направлении относительного поворота креплений аксессуара и камеры в креплении аксессуара,в котором контактные поверхности аксессуара включают в себя первую контактную поверхность аксессуара, используемую для указания типа аксессуара камеры, иотличающийся тем, что первая ...

АКСЕССУАР, УСТРОЙСТВО ЗАХВАТА ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ, НА КОТОРОМ ОН МОЖЕТ УСТАНАВЛИВАТЬСЯ, И СИСТЕМА КАМЕРЫ

SCHALTUNGSANORDNUNG ZUR AUTOFOKUSSIERUNG

A circuit arrangement is provided for the automatic focusing of photographic cameras equipped with automatic exposure system, in which the activation of the automatic focusing system integrated into a picture-taking lens is possible according to choice through at least one switch (14) on the lens or by means of the camera release (5). A contact system (7, 8, 9, 7', 8', 9') is provided between lens (6) and camera body (1), for the electrical transmission of lens information into the camera, and an electronic control switch (16) is connected electrically in parallel with the switch on the lens. ...

Adapter für Kameras mit austauschbarem Objektiv.

Lens attachment for a photographic camera has orientation markings and optical identification coding marks

A lens attachment [1] for use on a photographic camera has a locking feature [2] on one end for location onto the camera body. This has markings [4] to indicate the orientation relative to the locating surface [6]. Latching elements [8] are organised in sectors. An identification coding is provided by a series of light absorbing [11] and light reflecting [12] elements.

System mit Kamera

System (1) mit einer Kamera (2), einer optischen Filtervorrichtung (9) zur Fixierung an der Kamera (2) und einer Fixierungsvorrichtung (17) zur Fixierung der optischen Filtervorrichtung (9) an der Kamera (2), die Kamera (2) umfassend:- ein Gehäuse (3),- einen Bildsensor,- eine optische Einrichtung (6) zur optischen Lenkung des Lichtes auf den Bildsensor,die optische Filtervorrichtung (9) umfassend:- einen optischen Filter (10),- eine Halterung (11), wobei an der Halterung (11) der optische Filter (10) befestigt istdadurch gekennzeichnet, dassdie Fixierungsvorrichtung (17) als ein stoffschlüssiges Verbindungsmittel (18) zur mittelbaren Fixierung der optischen Filtervorrichtung (9) mittels einer stoffschlüssigen Verbindung von wenigstens zwei Zwischenbauteilen (21) an dem Gehäuse (3) der Kamera (2), ausgebildet ist.

Photographisches Objektiv mit Frontlinseneinstellung und veraenderlicher Brennweite, insbesondere fuer einaeugige Spiegelreflexkameras

Kamera mit auswechselbaren Objektiven und eingebautem Belichtungsmesser

ELEKTRONISCHE VORRICHTUNG, BILDAUFNAHMEVORRICHTUNG UND VERFAHREN ZUMWECHSELN BZW. UMSCHALTEN EINER STROMQUELLE

Eine elektronische Vorrichtung, eine Bildaufnahmevorrichtung und ein Verfahren zum Wechseln bzw. Umschalten einer Stromquelle, das eine Stromquelle sanft wechseln kann, wobei eine momentane Unterbrechung in einem Fall verhindert wird, in dem Stromquellenversorgungsleitungen zwischen einem Vorrichtungsgehäuse und einer externen Vorrichtung, an denen eine Vielzahl von Stromquellen montiert werden kann, voneinander getrennt sind. Eine Vorbereitungseinheit zum Wechseln der Stromquelle führt eine erste Verarbeitung zum Versetzen der elektronischen Vorrichtung in einen stromsparenden Zustand und eine zweite Verarbeitung zum Versetzen der elektronischen Vorrichtung in einen Zustand, in dem Strom von einer Vielzahl von Stromquellen geliefert werden kann, als die Vorbereitung zum Wechseln der Stromquelle durch und eine Steuereinheit zum Wechseln der Stromquelle wechselt eine Hauptstromquelle gemäß einer eingestellten Prioritätsreihenfolge in einem Zustand, in dem die Vorbereitung zum Wechseln durchgeführt ...

KAMERA, INSBESONDERE SCHMALFILMKAMERA.

Auflagemass-Einstellvorrichtung fuer Objektive

Verriegelungslösevorrichtung für eine Kamera

Eine Verriegelungslösevorrichtung für eine Kamera 1, die auf einer Kamerakörperseite C angeordnet ist und eine Verriegelung eines Objektivverriegelungsmechanismus 2, der ein auf der Kamerakörperseite C montiertes austauschbares Objektiv L verriegelt, durch eine Bedienung von außen lösen kann, die aufweist: ein Verriegelungslöseteil 3, das die Verriegelung des Verriegelungslösemechanismus 2 durch Weitergeben einer vorgegebenen Verschiebungsgröße Sm lösen kann, und einen Verriegelungslösering 4, der in einer mit dem austauschbaren Objektiv L koaxialen Position in einer derartigen Weise angeordnet ist, dass wenigstens eine vorgegebene Verschiebungsgröße Sm an das Verriegelungslöseteil 3 übertragen wird und die Bedienung von außen ermöglich wird.

Einstellbares optisches System

WECHSELOBJEKTIV FUER EINE FOTOGRAFISCHE KAMERA

Kamerasystem mit motorisch verstellbarem Varioobjektiv

Photographing lens

Camera lens assembly

SINGLE LENS REFLEX CAMERA

... 1436828 Cameras ASAHI KOGAKU KOGYO KK 21 Aug 1974 [21 Aug 1973] 36783/74 Heading G2A A single lens reflex camera has a zoom lens 2, a semi-transparent mirror 3, an imaging lens 4, a field lens 5 and a prism 6 disposed along the axis of incident light, the mirror 3 reflecting part of the light through a shutter 10, a master lens system 9 and a total reflection mirror 8 to a film in a cassette 7 and the remainder of the light passing through the mirror 3 to an eye-piece 11 via the members 4, 5, 6.

AUTOMATIC FOCUS DETECTING CAMERA

Improvements in or relating to photographic cameras

... 423,226. Photographic lens fittings and mounts. BILLING, N. P., 6, Lower Regent Street, London. July 18, 1933, No. 20966/34. Divided out of 423,035. [Classes 97 (i) and 98 (i)] A lens mount comprises front and rear lens components carried by superimposed plates or discs having in their faces circular recesses, eccentric to the optical axis of the lens, in which are mounted rotary discs which lie between the lens components, and carry colour filters, stops, or extension lenses. A shutter may also be similarly mounted between the lens components. As shown, the mount comprises front and rear elements 12, 10 carrying the lens components 13, 14, and an intermediate element 11 having an eccentric circular recess in which turns an apertured disc 15 carrying colour filters in all but one of its apertures and having a knurled manipulating edge protruding at 22 from the element. A disc 24 having diaphragm apertures 25 is similarly mounted in the front element 12, and this element has windows 32, ...

Zoom lens barrel and camera having such a barrel

MOUNT DEVICE

Encoder for detecting forward/reverse rotation

An encoder 901 has a rotatable shaft A with two rotating disks 59a, 5b provided thereon. Each rotating disk is formed with a pattern of slits S or reflective areas. Respective photosensors are associated with each disk 57a, 57b and are mounted on a common surface. As the disk rotates, output signals are produced by the photosensors according to the variation in the intensity of light reflected or transmitted by the pattern. The angular relationship between said disks is selected to provide, on rotation thereof, output signals which have a predetermined phase difference, eg a quarter phase difference, to enable the direction of rotation to be determined. The encoder may be used to determine the amount, speed and direction of rotation of motor driven mechanisms in a zoom lens camera.

Lens shutter type of camera

Exposure controlling in a camera

An exposure controlling device for controlling an exposure operation in a lens shutter camera has shutter blades movable by a DC motor in a range extending between a closed position and an open position. A controller operates the DC motor to drive said shutter blades in the opening direction and a predetermined intermediate position (t4) intermediate of said range is defined by the third output pulse from an encoder during that driving. The controller operates the DC motor to drive the shutter blades in the closing direction (t5) after a calculated aperture time interval (T AE ) elapses following passing the predetermined intermediate position.

Exposure controlling device for camera shutter

An exposure controlling device for controlling an exposure operation in a lens shutter camera has shutter blades movable by a DC motor 29 in a range extending between a closed position and an open position. A memory means is provided to store calibration data of a relationship (S2, S3, Figure S1 not shown) between exposure value and motor drive time and for an exposure a controller operates the DC motor to drive the shutter blades towards the opening direction for a drive time, to obtain a particular aperture area, by using the calibration data stored in said memory means. An encoder 57, 59 monitors the position of the shutter. A default data memory can be provided for storing default data of the ideal relationship (S1) which is used in the absence of calibration data.

Zoom compact camera

A zoom compact camera has a first barrel (20), which carries a shutter unit (40), arranged to telescope relative to a second barrel (19) arranged to telescope relative to a third barrel (16). A linear guide barrel (17) moves integrally with the third barrel and is provided on the inner surface with a lead-in groove. A flexible printed circuit board (6) for electrically connecting a control unit to said shutter unit has a portion of predetermined length extending between the front of the third barrel, rearward in the lead-in groove, around the rear end of said second barrel, and to the shutter unit. A controller controls the distance and speed of telescoping movement of the first barrel relative to the second barrel to be substantially equal to the distance and speed of telescoping movement of the second barrel relative to the barrel.

Lens supporting mechanism for camera

Control method of a zoom lens camera

Lens supporting structure having an annular elastic member

Power zoom lens and camera having same

A lens position detecting apparatus has a lens moving mechanism (67) for moving a lens group in the optical axis direction driven by a motor (65). A code plate has codes which represent the position of the lens group and a code detecting member detects the codes of the code plate, one of either of them being movable in association with the movement of the lens group. A counting mechanism counts pulses corresponding to the amount of drive of the motor with reference to an initial value corresponding to a specific position of the lens group and a position detector detects the position of the lens group in accordance with the counted value by the counting mechanism. A correcting mechanism can correct the counted value by comparing the counted value with a reference value corresponding to the switch point of the codes, every time a switching point is detected. ...

Photographing lens

Improvements in or relating to control devices for optical objectives of variable equivalent focal length

... 1,080,011. Lens mounts; automatic speed control. RANK PRECISION INDUSTRIES Ltd., [trading as THE RANK ORGANISATION RANK TAYLOR HOBSON DIVISION]. Jan. 15, 1964 [Jan. 18, 1963], No.2281/63. Headings G2J and G3R. [Also in Division H2] In a zoom type objective the depth of focus varies appreciably with variation of focal length and accordingly the zoom control element is arranged to vary the effective transmission ratio, either continuously or in steps, between the focusing control element and the part of the objective controlled thereby to facilitate focusing. As shown applied to a television or other camera D, Fig. 1 the part F2 of the objective is moved for focusing by rotating a front part F1 by gearing H which is connected by a variable transmission to a hand wheel A. In the arrangement of Fig. 2, rotation of the hand wheel A causes rotation of a tacho-generator B, through gearing A1, the electrical output being amplified at J and fed to a reversible electric motor G whose output shaft ...

Motor driven lens and camera system.

A camera including a power zoom lens having a zoom mechanism, which supports a zooming lens unit to move in the optical axis direction, and a shutter mechanism. The camera further includes a motor for driving the zoom mechanism, and a control device for actuating the motor for a predetermined period of time after a shutter has been opened and before the shutter is subsequently closed.

Aberration correcting plate for interchangeable lens

Flexible printed circuit board housing structure for a camera

A camera body has a fixed lens barrel block (12) slidably locating a barrel (16) to move along the optical axis. A curved wall (80a) of a film chamber (80) and a wall (12q) of the barrel block together with a fixing part (12m) define a space (81). A relief hole (12k) is formed in the barrel block to open into this space and a spring (82) is located in the space. The spring is attached to a portion (6f, 6g) of a flexible printed circuit board (6) which passes through the relief hole so that slack in the portion of the flexible printed circuit board is urged to be housed in the space.

camera shutter with light intercepting device

Electronically controlled camera

Camera zoom lens barrel control

A zoom lens camera has a zoom lens barrel 10 with lens groups L1, L2 capable of moving forwardly and rearwardly in an optical axis direction; and lens moving means 60, 61 to move the lens groups. A controlling means 210 is provided to drive, when said lens groups are to be driven in a first direction, firstly in a reverse direction of said first direction, and secondly in said first direction.

Lighting apparatus

Mounts for optical objectives

... 937,198. Objective mount; focusing. M. C. SCHNEIDER, and H. J. SCHNEIDER, [trading as JOS. SCHNEIDER & CO., OPTISCHE WERKE]. Dec. 15, 1961 [Dec. 15, 1960], No. 44976/61. Class 97 (1). Objective mount comprises on one hand hand and power controls for moving a lens axially in relation to another lens and on the other hand means for causing the power control to be uncoupled when the hand control is coupled up and vice versa. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 1 lenses 3, 3a are movably mounted in a rotatable tubular holder 2, and are guided by slots 2a, 2b. A focal length scale 19 is provided on tube 2. The tube is rotatable either manually by means of a handle 9 on a ring 10 which engages the tube or by a motor 4 connected by gears to a wheel 7 rotatable on tube 2. In the position shown, wheel 7 is coupled to tube 2 by a spring 8a in the tube engaging slot 7a on the wheel. Ring 10 is locked in an inoperative position by means of a slot 16 thereon engaging a pin 17 in another stationary tube ...

Camera matte box

A matte box system for a camera includes one or more filter rings 42 each capable of accommodating a filter or filter holder. The filter rings each has a two catch means 52 situated on opposite sides of the filter ring. Each catch means includes a moveable element that engages with an adjacent filter ring such that consecutive filter rings are releasably secured to each other. The frontmost filter ring is provided which does not have the catch means, and which has a wider inner diameter than the filter ring or rings provided with two catch means ...

Lens camera device which wirelessly communicates image data to a host device

A lens camera device 722 captures image data through a lens with an image sensor 726 of the lens camera device. A first mount 736 of the lens camera device is operative to attach the lens to the lens camera device; enabling a host device 728 (such as a camera, Smartphone or laptop) to control capturing of image data by the lens camera device. Captured image data is wirelessly communicated to the host device; and the host device displays captured image data or processes the captured image data. Second lens mount 740 may be used to attach the lens camera to the host device. Low or high bandwidth radio may be used respectively for communicating control information or the captured image data.

Camera matte box

A matte box 20 for a camera, for holding a plurality of filters, includes a front element such as a sunshade 10, a side wall element or elements, and a back element 4, the front element, side means and back element together defining a volume suitable for housing one or more filters. The back element slidably engages with the side wall element or elements, so that the volume suitable for the filters may be extended.

Camera

DETECTING THE IN-FOCUS POSITION OF INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES

Drive Mechanism with Intermittently Powered Band

... 1,155,790. Linkwork. BELL & HOWELL CO. 1 June, 1967 [21 July, 1966], No. 25430/67. Heading F2Q. [Also in Division G2] A zoom lens assembly 55 is mounted within a ring 41 which is given stepwise rotation by a surrounding friction band 75 whose ends 79 are attached to the legs 121 of a link 109 which is mounted on an eccentric 105 secured to a shaft 85 of a driving motor 83. An adjustable pivot pin 125 is located between the legs 121 of link 109. The motion given to the link 109 by the eccentric 105 causes tension of the band 75 to be cyclically increased and relaxed, the ring 41 being given a partial rotation during the periods of tension. The ring 41 may be driven in the reverse direction by changing the direction of rotation of driving shaft 85. At the limits of rotation of the ring 41, the friction band 75 slips. Also the link 109 is made of flexible plastic material so that it will bend or yield on overload. Cam mechanism converts rotation of ring 41 into axial movements of the lens ...

Flexible printed circuit board housing structure for a camera

LENS MOUNT ASSEMBLY FOR FOCUSABLE VARIABLE FOCAL LENGTH LENS

... 1362504 Lens mounts BELL & HOWELL CO 30 Oct 1972 [2 Nov 1971] 49864/72 Heading G2J A lens mount for a zoom lens comprises two barrels 16, 24 defining at least two cam surfaces 20, 40, a lens carrier 48 having cam followers 54 and a driving stud 56, and a sleeve 90 cooperating with the stud 56 for rotatable and axial positioning of the carrier 48.

EXPOSURE CONTROL APPARATUS AND PHOTOGRAPHING LENS IN CAMERA

Exposure controlling device for camera

Image capturing apparatus

INTERCHANGEABLE CAMERA LENSES

Photographic objective with a digital coding arrangement

An interchangeable lens 1 has one end adapted for insertion into a complementary socket in a camera body which is provided with contact pins connected to an exposure meter circuit arranged within the camera body. The inserted end is provided with a contact bridge 5 which, when the objective is mounted on the camera, comes into contact with at least one of the contact pins within the camera. The bridge 5 serves as a coded contact arrangement which, according to the contact code selected, determines the parameters of the data fed through the contact pins to the exposure meter. The bridge 5 may support insulating plates 9 whereby one or more of the pins are not brought into electrical connection with the bridge. ...

PHOTOGRAPHIC OVJECTIVE WITH A DIGITAL CODING ARRANGEMENT

A photographic auxillary device for automatically changing filters

Improvements in or relating to objectives

... 747,153. Lens mounts. SARABER, P. May 17, 1954 [July 9, 1953No. 14338/64. Class 97 (1). In a lens mount for a photographic camera in which processing movement of the lens is effected by rotation of a ring having screwthreaded engagement with the lens mount, to increase the focusing range the ring can be rotated through more than one complete revolution and carries a spiral range-scale on its periphery. As shown, the ring 1 has an external screw-thread 7 engaging an internal thread 4 on a member 5 to be mounted on the camera, and an internal screw-thread 8 engaged by a thread 9 on a tube 10 to which mountings of the lenses 2, 3 are screwed, so that rotation of the ring causes axial movement of the lenses. The range-scale 13 is carried by the outer surface of the ring 1. An iris diaphragm 16, operated by a rotatable ring 17, is provided.

CAMERA WITH AUTOMATIC FOCUSING

PHOTOGRAPH CAMERA

PHOTOGRAPH CAMERA

CHANGE OBJECTIVE WITH OPTICALLY READABLE IDENTIFICATION

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF CHANGE OBJECTIVES

Camera for industrial processing

Eine Kamera (1) für die industrielle Bildverarbeitung mit einem Kameramodul (2) und einem lösbar damit verbundenen Objektivmodul (3) mit einem optischen System mit zumindest einer optischen Linse, umfasst vorzugsweise im Kameramodul (2) einen Bildsensor (21) zur Aufnahme eines Bildes und eine Kamerasteuereinheit (24) zur Steuerung des Kameramoduls (2) und/oder des Objektivmoduls (3) und im Objektivmodul (3) eine Speichereinheit (33) mit Linsendaten, wobei im Kameramodul (2) und im Objektivmodul (3) zusammenwirkende drahtlose Nahfeldkommunikationseinheiten (25, 35) vorgesehen sind, wobei die Nahfeldkommunikationseinheit (35) ein im Objektivmodul (3) von der Nahfeldkommunikationseinheit (25) im Kameramodul (2) ausgesandtes elektromagnetisches Wechselfeld in elektrische Energie zur Energieversorgung des Objektivmoduls (3) umwandelt und das Kameramodul (2) über die Nahfeldkommunikationseinheiten (25, 35) die Linsendaten ausliest und die Kamerasteuereinheit (24) damit eine Funktion des Kameramoduls ...

SHARPNESS DEPTH WARNING DEVICE

DRIVE UNIT FOR THE ZOOM SHOT, FOCUS OR IRIS APERTURE SETTING FOR CAMERA OBJECTIVES

Device for the transformation of a continuous into an intermittent rotating motion, in particular for adjusting the objective in a zoom lens camera

Device for the establishment of an objective at a camera

SCHAERFENTIEFE-WARNVORRICHTUNG

Camera, particularly narrow film camera

Vario objective for photograph cameras with adjustable by electric motors focal length

Camera, in particular narrow film camera

Cinema camera

Adjustment device for optical apparatuses, in particular for objectives with variable focal length

Tonfilm and/or television camera with an objective of variable focal length

Objectively with mechanism for the stabilization of the image position

REAR CONVERTER FOR INTERCHANGEABLE LENS CAMERA

Optical lens systems

MULTISPECTRAL IMAGING APPARATUS

A lens compound for connecting to an interchangeable lens mount of a digital camera having a single image sensor, the lens compound including a body; a single mount connecting ring mounted on the body for connecting to the lens mount of the digital camera; at least two lenses of substantially identical focal length mounted in the body; and a different single or multi bandpass filter associated with each of the lenses, allowing the passage of at least one visible band and one non-visible band, selected from the group consisting of near infra-red bands and ultra violet bands of light, through the filters to the sensor; wherein the lenses are of substantially identical field of view and substantially identical image circle at a sensor plane of the image sensor.

DIGITAL CAMERA UTILIZING SURFACE FOR TEMPORARY MOUNTING

One embodiment of the invention is a camera. In this embodiment, the camera includes a housing including camera components and a clasp moveably attached to the housing. The clasp includes a first surface with material for temporarily adhering the clasp and housing to a surface. In addition, the camera includes a joint formed between the camera and the clasp for moveable switching between at least two positions with respect to the housing, with a first position having the first surface of the clasp in a closed position and protected against the housing, and a second position having the first surface in an exposed position for adhering the clasp and housing to a surface.

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN OBJECTIVE OF A CAMERA

A control system for an objective of the camera, in particular a film camera, includes one or several drive units for automatically positioning at least one lens ring, e.g., for adjusting the focus position, the opening of the iris diaphragm and/or the focal length. The drive units can be used to adjust the lens ring(s) to a predefined set position. A device coupled to each of the lens rings determines the actual position of the lens rings relative to the objective and converts this position into a measuring output signal.

Kinematographische Kamera mit einem Objektiv von stetig veränderlicher Brennweite.

Objectif pour appareil de prise de vues.

Fassung für photographische Objektive mit Blenden- und Distanzring.

Monture d'objectif pour appareil de prise de vues.

Fassung für photographische Objektive mit einem Blenden- und einem Distanzring.

Einrichtung zur Abstimmung von unterschiedlichen Abbildungsmassstäben zugeordneten Austausch-Objektivteilen photographischer Aufnahmegeräte

Photographische Kamera mit Objektivverschluss und mindestens einem auswechselbaren Objektivglied

Objektiv mit veränderbarer Brennweite, mit einer Vorrichtung zur wahlweisen Brennweitenverstellung von Hand und durch einen Motor

Fassung für photographische oder kinematographische Objektive zum Ändern der Brennweite

Photographisches oder kinematographisches Objektiv mit veränderlicher Brennweite

Objectif à focale varible

Electronic device, connection detection method and connection detection system

Disclosed herein is an electronic device connected to a camera main body and having an actuator, the electronic device including: a detection terminal adapted to come into contact with a terminal used by the camera main body to detect the connection to the electronic device when the electronic device is connected to the camera main body; a detection section adapted to detect the voltage of the detection terminal; a connection detection section adapted to detect the connection status to the camera main body based on the change in the voltage detected by the detection section; and a control section adapted to control the operation of the actuator based on the connection or disconnection to or from the camera main body detected by the connection detection section.

Lens barrel assembly

A lens barrel assembly that is attached to and detached from a camera includes: a lens barrel, which surrounds a lens and includes an inlet through which an external light enters; and an outlet through which light, which has passed through the lens, exits; a rotating unit, which is attached to the lens barrel such that the rotating unit rotates in a circumferential direction of the lens barrel; a shield plate, which has a first side rotatably connected to the rotating unit and a second side rotatably connected to the lens barrel and moves between a position of closing the outlet and a position of opening the outlet as the rotating unit rotates; and a driving unit, which contacts the camera when the lens barrel is attached to the camera, generates rotation force from friction force, and rotates the rotating unit.

Mount adapter and imaging device

A mount adapter includes: a camera cone having a length of adjusting a flange focal length between an imaging device provided with an imaging element and an interchangeable lens; a focus detection unit carrying out focus detection from a phase difference; an optical device separating an incident light from the interchangeable lens into an incident light of the imaging element and an incident light of the focus detection unit; and a correction information storage unit storing correction information used for correction of an error between the flange focal length and a distance from a mounting surface of the interchangeable lens to the focus detection unit.

Camera body, imaging device, method for controlling camera body, program, and storage medium storing program

A camera body is provided that includes a body mount, an identification information acquisition section, a camera-side determination section, and a function restrictor. The body mount is configured to support an interchangeable lens unit. The identification information acquisition section is configured to acquire lens identification information from the interchangeable lens unit. The lens identification information indicates whether the interchangeable lens unit is compatible with three-dimensional imaging. The camera-side determination section is configured to determine whether the interchangeable lens unit is compatible with three-dimensional imaging based on the lens identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition section. The function restrictor is configured to restrict in three-dimensional imaging the use of one or more imaging functions used in two-dimensional imaging when the camera-side determination section has determined that the interchangeable lens unit is compatible with three-dimensional imaging.

Image pickup apparatus

An image pickup apparatus includes an image pickup unit, a shutter unit located at a front surface at a subject side of the image pickup unit, a first optical member disposed at a subject side of the shutter unit, and preventing dust particles from entering the shutter unit, a second optical member disposed at the image pickup unit side of the shutter unit, and preventing dust particles from entering the shutter unit, and a vibration applying vibration member disposed on at least one of the first optical member and the second optical member, and vibrating the first optical member or the second optical member at a position outside a region where a subject light transmits.

Focusing methods and apparatus, and recording media for recording the methods

Focusing methods, apparatus, and computer-readable recording media having recorded thereon the focusing methods are disclosed. In an example focusing method, a focus evaluation value is divided into first information and second information. The first information represents a difference between focus evaluation values, which are obtained according to location of a focus lens, to be relatively large, and the second information represents the difference to be relatively small. Then, at least one from among the first information and the second information is provided to a user so that the user may easily and more accurately determine whether a subject is in focus.

Interchangeable lens, camera body, and electronic device

An interchangeable lens to be detachably attached to a camera body, that includes a holding unit at which a plurality of contacts is arranged, the interchangeable lens includes: a first communication contact system arranged at the holding unit; and a second communication contact system different from the first communication contact system, arranged at the holding unit at a position different from a position at which the first communication contact system is arranged. The fourth contact is arranged at a position closer to the second communication contact system than the first contact, the second contact, and the third contact are, and the seventh contact and the eighth contact are arranged at positions closer to the first communication contact system than the fifth contact and the sixth contact are.

Imaging apparatus and method for controlling the same

Information relating to object distances in a plurality of areas in an imaging plane is acquired, and a threshold value for an object luminance at which imaging is performed by flashing an illumination device according to a difference between an object distance in a reference area and the object distances in the plurality of areas.

Portable electronic device

A portable electronic device includes a case, a camera lens module, and a support. The case has a lens hole. The camera lens is received in the case and corresponding to the lens hole. The lens hole has a first connection portion. The first connection portion is engaged with a second connection portion of an external device accessory. Therefore, the external device accessory can be configured on the case and work with the camera lens module. The support is connected to the case, and positioned on the periphery of the lens hole. The support is configured for supporting the external device accessory on the case.

Lens barrel and image pickup apparatus

A lens barrel includes a first cylinder, a second cylinder configured to rotate around an optical axis relative to the first cylinder and to move a lens holding frame holding a lens in an optical axis direction, a force unit arranged outside of the second cylinder, a force relay member arranged outside of the second cylinder and configured to contact the force unit, a first roller fixed to the force relay unit and configured to contact a first surface of the second cylinder, and to transmit a force to the first surface of the second cylinder, the force being applied by the force unit and relayed by the force relay unit; and a second roller fixed to the first cylinder, and configured to contact a second surface inside of the second cylinder, and to restrict a movement of the second cylinder in the optical axis direction by the force.

Camera system, interchangeable lens and method of manufacturing interchangeable lens

A camera system having a predetermined image circle, comprises: an interchangeable lens having a lens mount portion; and a camera body having an image sensor that is disposed within that image circle, and a body mount portion, wherein, when a radius of circular portion at a maximum internal diameter part of an opening portion of the lens mount portion is termed rM, a flange back that is a distance from the lens mount portion to a light reception surface of an image sensor in a state that the interchangeable lens and the camera body are mutually engaged is termed da, and the diameter of the image circle is termed D, the following equations are satisfied: 14.0 mm≦2 rM ≦40.0 mm  Conditional Expression #1 16.0 mm≦ da ≦20.0 mm  Conditional Expression #2 14.0 mm≦ D ≦20.0 mm  Conditional Expression #3.

Optical Lens System

Wide-angle, deep-field, close-focusing optical systems are disclosed. According to one aspect, the optical system comprises a negative lens unit and a relay lens. The negative lens unit accepts radiation from an object in space. The relay lens is coupled to the negative lens unit. The negative lens unit and the relay lens are aligned on an optical axis in that order. The negative lens unit forms a first image on the relay lens to form a final image at a final image plane at a distance from the relay lens. The relay lens may comprise a zoom lens or zoom lens components, which may be movable.

Camera system and camera body

The camera system is constituted by the camera main body and the interchangeable lens, which is removably attachable to the camera main body. The camera main body has an imaging unit, a main body shake detector, a main body image blur corrector, and a body microcomputer configured to control the imaging unit, the shake detector, and the image blur corrector. The interchangeable lens has a shake detector, an image blur corrector, and a lens microcomputer configured to control the shake detector and the image blur corrector. The body microcomputer selects either the main body or lens shake detector, activates the selected shake detector, and stops the other shake detector.

Optical Element Holder and Stereoscopic Imaging Device Utilizing the Holder

Afforded is an optical element holder allowing high-accuracy stereo images to be taken. The holder includes: a rectangular parallelepiped beam splitter ( 5 ) having a rectangular incident surface ( 12 ); a pair of mutually opposing holding members ( 8 ) into which end portions of the beam splitter along the x-axis are fitted; and a base portion ( 9 ) and screws ( 10 ) that press on the holding members ( 8 ), drawing them toward each other. Each of the holding members ( 8 ) has a flat surface portion covering a lateral surface of the beam splitter ( 5 ), and a peripheral wall portion standing along the periphery of the flat surface potion. A width, along the x-axis, whereby the peripheral wall portion and a first light-exit surface opposing the incident surface ( 12 ) of the beam splitter ( 5 ) overlap is greater than a width, in the same orientation, whereby the incident surface ( 12 ) and the peripheral wall portion overlap.

Lens barrel and camera including lens barrel

A lens barrel includes a lens tube configured to hold a lens, a barrier driving member configured to move between an opened state and a closed state by switching of the lens tube between a shooting-ready state and a retracted state, a pair of first barrier blades, each of which includes a blade portion, configured to open and close in conjunction with the barrier driving member, and a pair of second barrier blades, each of which includes a blade portion and a coupling portion, the coupling portion positioned outside the lens as viewed from an object side and located closer to the first barrier blade than the blade portion, the pair of second barrier blades being configured to be moved by contact between the coupling portion and the first barrier blade.

Imaging apparatus and imaging system

There is provided an imaging apparatus including an imaging element, a communication unit that receives lens-side information from a lens apparatus, an automatic adjustment mechanism that adjusts a position of the imaging element, and a camera controller that controls the position of the imaging element, which is adjusted by the automatic adjustment mechanism according to a spherical aberration variation, based on the lens-side information.

Image pickup apparatus

An image pickup apparatus includes: a lens apparatus; and a camera apparatus that can be attached and removed from the lens apparatus, wherein the camera apparatus includes: an image pickup element; and an optical element configured to be inserted and removed from an optical path, the optical element is a ND filter, and the ND it has a surface with positive refractive power. A ratio of a thickness of the optical element on an optical axis and a thickness of the optical length adjustment unit on the optical axis is appropriately set.

Image pickup apparatus and control method thereof

The image pickup apparatus electrically converts an object image to produce an image signal and includes a first detector detecting a first in-focus position by a phase difference detection method, a second detector detecting a second in-focus position by a contrast detection method using the image signal, and a corrector correcting, based on a difference between the first and second in-focus positions, the first in-focus position for image pickup. A controller instructs the optical apparatus to move the focus lens by a predetermined movement amount when the second in-focus position is detected, receives, from the optical apparatus, information on an actual movement amount of the focus lens in response to the instruction, and instructs again the optical apparatus to move the focus lens with change of the predetermined movement amount when a difference between the predetermined and actual movement amounts exceeds a predetermined value.

Image Capture Device, Method for Generating Image, Infrared Camera System, and Interchangeable Lens System

Problem: To generate images with precise luminance gradation regardless of variability in output levels between pixels. Solution Means: The image capturing device comprising: a image shifting means ( 22 ) for moving an image position on a light receiving surface ( 11 ), and has a differential calculating section ( 131 ) for calculating a differential between the output levels of same pixels before and after image position movement; a summed level calculating section ( 132 ) for sequentially summing the differential in output level for each pixel in pixel lines arrayed in the direction of movement of the image position to calculate the summed level of each pixel; and an image generating section ( 133 ) for generating images based on the summed levels of each pixel.

Lens barrel and camera body

A lens barrel comprising: an optical system which includes a focus adjustment optical system 32; an aperture 34 which limits the light beam which pass through the optical system to predetermined range at the time of detection of the focus state of the optical system; a drive 36 which drives the focus adjustment optical system 32; a memory 37 which stores a first predetermined value which is a aperture value within the predetermined range; and a transmitter 37 which sends the first predetermined value to the camera body 2.

Accessory, camera, accessory control program, and camera control program

An accessory is supplied with power from a camera, and includes an accessory control section that controls a process executed in the accessory in accordance with an image capture mode of the camera.

Adapter, camera system, and adapter control program

An adapter includes: a first mount section that is detachably attached to a camera body; a second mount section that is provided separately from the first mount section and is detachably attached to any one of a plurality of types of interchangeable lenses which are different from each other in a method of controlling a diaphragm; and an accessory control section that controls the diaphragm of the interchangeable lens in response to a common control command which is received from the camera body regardless of the type of the interchangeable lens mounted on the second mount section.

Image pickup device and projector

An image pickup device includes an image pickup element which captures an image of a projection surface, an optical filter which has higher transmissivity for infrared light than for visible light, a visible light transmitting member whose transmissivity for visible light is higher than the corresponding transmissivity of the optical filter, and a switching unit which switches between a first condition where the optical filter is disposed on an optical path of light entering the image pickup element, and a second condition where the visible light transmitting member is disposed on the optical path.

Exchangeable lens

An exchangeable lens includes: a camera lens mount unit having a mount center point, to which a camera body, with twelve body connector terminals disposed near a camera body mount unit at the camera body, is attached; a holding portion where twelve lens connector terminals, each connected to one of the twelve body connector terminals and each including a contact area to come into contact with one of the body connector terminals, are disposed; an optical system that includes a drive target member which can be driven; and a drive unit that drives the drive target member. A distance setting apart a center of at least one lens connector terminal among the twelve lens connector terminals from the mount center point is different from a distance setting apart a center of at least one other lens connector terminal from the mount center point.

INTERMEDIATE ADAPTER, CAMERA ACCESSORY, AND EXCHANGEABLE LENS

An intermediate adapter includes: a first mount unit having a first mount center point, at which a camera body, with twelve body connector terminals disposed near a camera body mount unit at the camera body, is mounted; a body-side connector terminal holding portion where twelve body-side connector terminals, each connected to one of the twelve body connector terminals and each including a contact area to come into contact with one of the body connector terminals, are disposed; a second mount unit having a second mount center point, at which a camera accessory is to be detachably mounted. 1. An intermediate adapter , comprising:a first mount unit having a first mount center point, at which a camera body, with twelve body connector terminals disposed near a camera body mount unit at the camera body, is mounted;a body-side connector terminal holding portion where twelve body-side connector terminals, each connected to one of the twelve body connector terminals and each including a contact area to come into contact with one of the body connector terminals, are disposed;a second mount unit having a second mount center point, at which a camera accessory is to be detachably mounted, wherein: a first body-side connector terminal through which a first voltage is provided from the camera body;', 'a second body-side connector terminal that functions as a ground terminal corresponding to the first voltage;', 'a third body-side connector terminal through which a first clock signal is input from the camera body;', 'a fourth body-side connector terminal through which a first data signal is input from the camera body in synchronization with the first clock signal;', 'a fifth body-side connector terminal through which a second data signal is output to the camera body in synchronization with the first clock signal;', 'a sixth body-side connector terminal through which a second clock signal is input from the camera body;', 'a seventh body-side connector terminal through which a third ...

Exchangeable lens

An exchangeable lens includes: a camera lens mount unit; a holding portion where twelve lens connector terminals, each connected to one of the twelve body connector terminals and each including a contact area to come into contact with one of the body connector terminals, are disposed; an optical system that includes a drive target member which can be driven; and a drive unit that drives the drive target member. A shape of at least one lens connector terminal among the twelve lens connector terminals is different from a shape of another lens connector terminal among the twelve lens connector terminals.

Imaging device and camera body

A camera system includes an interchangeable lens and a camera body to which the interchangeable lens can be mounted, either directly or via an adapter. A lens microcomputer of the interchangeable lens is configured to hold lens information including information related to a focal point detection method. A body microcomputer of the camera body is configured to select a focal point detection method on the basis of lens information. The body microcomputer is configured to select a contrast detection method as the focal point detection method if the interchangeable lens is compatible with a contrast detection method. The body microcomputer is configured to select a phase difference detection method as the focal point detection method if the interchangeable lens is not compatible with a contrast detection method, and the adapter is compatible with a phase difference detection method.

INTERCHANGEABLE LENS AND CAMERA BODY

An interchangeable lens includes a zoom lens, a driver configured to drive the zoom lens, an operation unit configured to receive a user's operation for changing a magnification of the zoom lens, and a controller configured to control the driver according to the operation of the operation unit. The controller controls the driver in either one of a first operation mode for enabling the zoom lens to stop at an arbitrary position according to the operation of the operation unit and a second operation mode for enabling the zoom lens to stop at one of discrete predetermined stop positions according to the operation of the operation unit. 1. An interchangeable lens mountable to a camera body , comprising:a zoom lens;a driver configured to drive the zoom lens;an operation unit configured to receive a user's operation for changing a magnification of the zoom lens; anda controller configured to control the driver according to the operation of the operation unit, whereinthe controller controls the driver in either one of a first operation mode for enabling the zoom lens to stop at an arbitrary position according to the operation of the operation unit and a second operation mode for enabling the zoom lens to stop at one of discrete predetermined stop positions according to the operation to the operation unit.2. The interchangeable lens according to claim 1 , wherein the controller sets the operation mode to the first operation mode or the second operation mode according to an instruction from the camera body.3. The interchangeable lens according to claim 1 , further comprising a storage unit configured to store information about the discrete predetermined stop positions.4. The interchangeable lens according to claim 3 , further comprising a communication unit configured to transmit the information about the discrete predetermined stop position stored in the storage unit to the camera body.5. The interchangeable lens according to claim 1 , further comprising a communication ...

INTERCHANGEABLE LENS

An interchangeable lens to be removably attached to a camera body, includes: a receiving device that receives predetermined control data from the camera body through a first transmission path; a control device that executes predetermined control processing based upon the control data upon reception of the control data by the receiving device; a generation device that executes at predetermined intervals generation processing for generating predetermined lens data which indicates an operating state of the interchangeable lens; a transmission device that transmits the lens data to the camera body through a second transmission path, which is different from the first transmission path, upon generation of the lens data by the generation device; and a prioritizing device that gives priority to the generation processing by the generation device over the control processing by the control device. 1. An interchangeable lens to be removably attached to a camera body , comprising:a first communication unit that is configured to perform data communication with the camera body through a first transmission path; anda second communication unit that is configured to perform data communication with the camera body through a second transmission path that is different from the first transmission path, wherein: a first signal line through which a signal indicating whether or not it is possible to start the data communication through the first transmission path is output to the camera body;', 'a second signal line through which a clock signal is input from the camera body;', 'a third signal line through which a data signal is input from the camera body; and', 'a fourth signal line through which a data signal is output to the camera body; and, 'the first transmission path includes a fifth signal line through which a signal requesting to start the data communication through the second transmission path is input from the camera body;', 'a sixth signal path through which a signal indicating ...

INTERCHANGEABLE LENS

The interchangeable lens includes a lens holding member holding a lens, a first supporting bar engaging with the lens holding member to guide movement of the lens holding member in an optical axis direction, a second supporting bar engaging with the lens holding member to prevent rotation of the lens holding member, the second supporting bar having a shorter length than that of the first supporting bar. The interchangeable lens further includes a mount contact provided as an electric contact in a mount portion detachably attachable to a camera body. When viewed from the optical axis direction, the first supporting bar is disposed in an area not overlapping the mount contact, and the second supporting bar is disposed in an area overlapping the mount contact, and when viewed from a direction orthogonal to the optical axis direction, part of the first supporting bar overlaps the mount contact. 1. An interchangeable lens detachably attachable to a camera body , the interchangeable lens comprising:a lens holding member holding a lens;a first supporting bar engaging with the lens holding member to guide movement of the lens holding member in an optical axis direction in which an optical axis extends;a second supporting bar engaging with the lens holding member to prevent rotation of the lens holding member about the first supporting bar, the second supporting bar having a shorter length in the optical axis direction than that of the first supporting bar; anda mount contact provided as an electric contact in a mount portion detachably attachable to the camera body,wherein, when viewed from the optical axis direction, the first supporting bar is disposed in an area not overlapping the mount contact and the second supporting bar is disposed in an area overlapping the mount contact, andwherein, when viewed from a direction orthogonal to the optical axis direction, part of the first supporting bar overlaps the mount contact.2. An interchangeable lens detachably attachable to a ...

Apparatus, and associated method, for affixing external camera lens to device having camera functionality

An assembly for a device having camera functionality, such as a portable wireless device, provides for affixation of an external camera lens to the device. A magnetic coupler is positioned at the device. The magnetic coupler exerts magnetic forces that affix the external camera lens in position. Removal forces in excess of the magnetic forces are applied to remove the external lens out of the affixation at the device.

Image capturing device

An imaging apparatus can be connected to a 3D adapter having an optical system capable of condensing light for forming an image for a left-eye and light for forming an image for a right-eye and can be set into an adjusting mode for adjusting the optical system. The imaging apparatus includes an image pickup unit operable to capture an image formed based on the lights condensed by the 3D adapter, and a display unit operable to display the image captured by the image pickup unit. When the imaging apparatus is set to the adjusting mode, the display unit overlaps and displays the image for a left-eye and the right-eye image captured by the image pickup unit.

Diaphragm control apparatus of interchangeable lens camera

A diaphragm control apparatus is provided with a controller. When a photographing lens is attached to a camera body and a power switch is turned from ON to OFF, a drive motor first moves a diaphragm device to a minimum aperture, and thereafter the drive motor is switched from power ON to OFF. Thus, any damage to the inside of camera body due to sunlight entering into the opening of the diaphragm device can be prevented, and also the structure of camera body can be simplified by reducing the number of parts.

IMAGING DEVICE AND LENS BARREL

An imaging device comprises a lens barrel having an optical system with an adjustable focal point, and has a first state can focus relative to an imaging face, and a second state can not focus relative to the imaging face, a changing unit for changing the lens barrel from the second state to the first state when the imaging unit is activated, a discriminating unit which discriminates whether the state of the barrel is the first state or the second state, and a control unit which, at a time of activating the imaging unit, changes the lens barrel to the first state by the changing unit if it is discriminated that the state of the barrel is the second state, and which maintains the first state if it is discriminated that the state of the barrel is the first state. 1. An imaging device comprising;an imaging unit having an imaging face which images an image from a luminous flux,a lens barrel having an optical system with an adjustable focal point, and wherein a state of the barrel is changeable between a first state wherein it is possible to focus with respect to the imaging face by focal point adjustment of the optical system, and a second state wherein it is not possible to focus the image with respect to the imaging face,a changing unit for changing the lens barrel from the second state to the first state when the imaging unit is activated,a discriminating unit which discriminates whether the state of the lens barrel is the first state or the second state, anda control unit which, at a time of activating the imaging unit, changes the lens barrel to the first state by the changing unit if it is discriminated that the state of the lens barrel is the second state, and which maintains the first state if it is discriminated that the state of the lens barrel is the first state.2. The imaging device according to claim 1 , whereinthe second state is a state where a length of the lens barrel along an optical axis direction of the optical system is shorter than the first state. ...

Optical Lens Systems

Wide-angle, deep-field, close-focusing optical systems are disclosed. According to one aspect, the optical system comprises a negative lens unit and a relay lens. The negative lens unit accepts radiation from an object in space. The relay lens is coupled to the negative lens unit. The negative lens unit and the relay lens are aligned on an optical axis in that order. The negative lens unit forms a first image on the relay lens to form a final image at a final image plane at a distance from the relay lens. The relay lens may comprise a zoom lens or zoom lens components, which may be movable.

Reflecting Telescope Optical System, Optical Unit, and Image Pickup Apparatus Using the Same

A reflecting telescope optical system comprises, a main reflecting mirror, a sub reflecting mirror which is disposed at a position facing a reflecting surface of the main reflecting mirror, and a plurality of lens units which is disposed at a position facing a reflecting surface of the sub reflecting mirror. The reflecting surface of the main reflecting mirror is a concave surface, and a reflecting area is formed to be ring-shaped. The reflecting surface of the main reflecting mirror and the reflecting surface of the sub reflecting mirror are mutually facing. The first operation is a movement for focusing at an object positioned between infinity and a near position, and the second operation is a reciprocating movement for changing the focused state after focusing. An amount of movement in the first operation is larger than an amount of movement in the second operation.

Sound pickup device and imaging device

A sound pickup device includes a detector configured to detect attachment of an external apparatus, a sound pickup unit configured to pick up a sound and output a sound signal, and a noise processor configured to, in response to the detection of attachment of an external appliance, add a noise signal to the sound signal output from the sound pickup unit and output the sound signal including the noise signal added thereto.

Camera matte box

A matte box system for a camera is presented, including one or more filter rings each capable of accommodating a filter or filter holder, the filter rings each having a substantially planar forward face and a substantially planar rear face, one face having one or more bearing elements and the other face having a corresponding bearing surface adapted to engage with the bearing element. The bearing surface includes one or more circular or arcuate channels, and the bearing element including a spring-loaded or otherwise biased surface that protrudes from the face and is urged in a generally axial direction to engage with the bearing surface such that the bearing surface and bearing element of consecutive filter rings allow the filter rings to independently rotate about the optical axis, while resisting radial movement of the filter rings.

Camera accessory, camera body and camera system

A camera accessory is detachably mounted at a camera body that includes a first body contact point, a second body contact point, a third body contact point, a fourth body contact point and a fifth body contact point and detects disengagement of the camera accessory when the fifth body contact point sustains a signal level corresponding to a first truth value continuously over a length of time equal to or greater than a predetermined time length. In the camera accessory, the accessory-side communication control device executes control so as to ensure that the signal assuming a level corresponding to the first truth value is not continuously output from the fifth accessory contact point any longer than the predetermined time length while the operating voltage supply from the camera body is provided via the first accessory contact point.

Camera system, interchangeable lens and method of manufacturing interchangeable lens

A camera system having a predetermined image circle, comprises: an interchangeable lens having a lens mount portion; and a camera body having an image sensor that is disposed within that image circle, and a body mount portion, wherein, when a radius of circular portion at a maximum internal diameter part of an opening portion of the lens mount portion is termed rM, a flange back that is a distance from the lens mount portion to a light reception surface of an image sensor in a state that the interchangeable lens and the camera body are mutually engaged is termed da, and the diameter of the image circle is termed D, the following equations are satisfied: 14.0 mm≦2rM≦40.0 mm   Conditional Expression #1 16.0 mm≦da≦20.0 mm   Conditional Expression #2 14.0 mm≦D≦20.0 mm   Conditional Expression #3.

IMAGING APPARATUS, LENS APPARATUS, AND IMAGING APPARATUS CONTROL METHOD

In a camera system having an interchangeable lens and a camera body, a lens controller and a camera controller conduct timely change between a first communication method for a video shooting mode and a second communication method for a still-image shooting mode, and reciprocally communicated via a contact unit. The camera controller acquires time information in advance by an initial communication with the lens controller, and upon changeover from the first communication method to the second communication method, it interrupts communication after request information for changeover of the communication methods is transmitted to the lens controller, and initiates communication in the second communication method after elapse of a transition time indicated by time information. Upon changeover from the second communication method to the first communication method, the camera controller initiates communication in the first communication method after elapse of a transition time indicated by the time information. 1. An imaging apparatus that is equipped with a lens apparatus and conducts imaging operations according to shooting modes by communicating with the lens apparatus , comprising:contacts to which the lens apparatus is electrically connected; anda control unit configured to change between a first communication method and a second communication method according to the shooting modes, and conduct communication processing with the lens apparatus via the contacts,wherein, upon changeover from the first communication method to the second communication method, the control unit conducts control so that information concerning a communication method changeover request is transmitted to the lens apparatus, and communication by the second communication method is initiated after elapse of a transition time that is indicated by time information that is retained in advance.2. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit conducts communication processing ...

Lens barrel and camera system

A lens barrel includes a fixed portion with an optical system including a focusing lens. An operation member is placed so as to be movable to first and second positions along an optical axis of the fixed portion, and turnable around the optical axis at the first and second positions. A turning member turns along with the operation member when moved to the second position, and does not operate with the operation member when moved from the second position to the first position. Positioning means position the operation member at the first or second position through a plurality of balls. When the operation member is at the first position it is urged to the first position by the plurality of balls. When the operation member is at the second position, it is urged to the second position by the plurality of balls.

CONVERSION ADAPTOR APPARATUS AND INTERCHANGEABLE LENS SYSTEM

A conversion adapter apparatus is provided that connects a camera body and an interchangeable lens. The conversion adapter apparatus includes a camera body side installation portion to receive a camera body, a lens side installation portion to receive an interchangeable lens, and a first communication contact group provided on the camera body side installation portion and connected to a communication contact group. The conversion adapter apparatus additionally includes a second communication contact group provided on the lens side installation portion and connected to the communication contact group and a conductive member that electrically connects the first communication contact group and the second communication contact group. A position of the first communication contact group around a camera optical axis and a position of the second communication contact group around the camera optical axis are different from each other. 18-. (canceled)9. A conversion adaptor apparatus that connects a camera body and an interchangeable lens , the conversion adaptor apparatus comprising:a camera body side installation portion provided such that a camera body can be attached;a lens side installation portion provided such that an interchangeable lens can be attached;a first communication contact group that is provided on the camera body side installation portion at a first radial distance from a central axis of the conversion adaptor apparatus and connects to a communication contact group of the camera body;a second communication contact group that is provided on the lens side installation portion at a second radial distance from the central axis of the conversion adaptor apparatus and connects to a communication contact group of the interchangeable lens, wherein the first and second radial distances are different from each other, wherein a position of the first communication contact group around the central axis and a position of the second communication contact group around the ...

INNER FOCUS LENS SYSTEM, INTERCHANGEABLE LENS APPARATUS AND CAMERA SYSTEM

An inner focus lens system comprising a first lens unit and subsequent lens units, wherein an aperture diaphragm is provided, the first lens unit is: fixed with respect to an image surface in focusing; and composed of five or more lens elements including a first positive lens element located closest to the object side and a second positive lens element, the subsequent lens units include at least a first focusing lens unit located closest to the object side and a second focusing lens unit, at least one of the first focusing lens unit and the second focusing lens unit is composed of two or less lens elements, at least one lens element is provided on the image side relative to the aperture diaphragm, and the condition: N≦N(N, N: the number of lens elements constituting the first, second focusing lens unit) is satisfied. 1. An inner focus lens system , in order from an object side to an image side , comprising a first lens unit , and subsequent lens units , whereinan aperture diaphragm is provided,the first lens unit is fixed with respect to an image surface in focusing from an infinity in-focus condition to a close-object in-focus condition,the first lens unit is composed of five or more lens elements including: a first positive lens element being located closest to the object side, and having positive optical power; and a second positive lens element having positive optical power,the subsequent lens units include at least a first focusing lens unit located closest to the object side, and a second focusing lens unit, as focusing lens units that move along an optical axis in the focusing,at least one of the first focusing lens unit and the second focusing lens unit is composed of two or less lens elements,at least one lens element is provided on the image side relative to the aperture diaphragm, and {'br': None, 'i': N', '≦N, 'sub': F1', 'F2, '(1)'}, 'the following condition (1) is satisfiedwhere{'sub': 'F1', 'Nis the number of lens elements constituting the first ...

INNER FOCUS LENS SYSTEM, INTERCHANGEABLE LENS APPARATUS AND CAMERA SYSTEM

An inner focus lens system comprising a first lens unit and subsequent lens units, wherein the first lens unit: is fixed with respect to an image surface in focusing; and includes a first positive lens element located closest to the object side and a second positive lens element, the subsequent lens units include only a first focusing lens unit located closest to the object side and a second focusing lens unit, at least one of the first focusing lens unit and the second focusing lens unit is composed of two or less lens elements, and the subsequent lens units include an image blur compensating lens unit. 1. An inner focus lens system , in order from an object side to an image side , comprising a first lens unit , and subsequent lens units , whereinthe first lens unit is fixed with respect to an image surface in focusing from an infinity in-focus condition to a close-object in-focus condition,the first lens unit includes: a first positive lens element being located closest to the object side, and having positive optical power; and a second positive lens element having positive optical power,the subsequent lens units include only a first focusing lens unit located closest to the object side, and a second focusing lens unit, as focusing lens units that move along an optical axis in the focusing,at least one of the first focusing lens unit and the second focusing lens unit is composed of two or less lens elements, andthe subsequent lens units include an image blur compensating lens unit that moves in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis to optically compensate image blur.2. The inner focus lens system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the following condition (1) is satisfied:{'br': None, 'i': 'd', 'sub': 'L1', 'ν<35\u2003\u2003(1)'}where{'sub': 'n', 'νdis an Abbe number to the d-line of the first positive lens element.'}3. The inner focus lens system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the following condition (2) is satisfied:{'br': None, 'i': 'nd', 'sub': 'L1', '>1. ...

Imaging apparatus and method for controlling the same, and lens unit

In an imaging apparatus including a reset instruction unit configured to instruct a lens unit to reset an optical member thereof, a first communication system is used for communication for acquiring individual information of the lens unit, and a second communication system different from the first communication system is used for communication for instructing the lens unit to reset an optical member by a reset instruction unit.

OPTICAL APPARATUS ACCESSORY AND OPTICAL APPARATUS

The optical apparatus accessory includes multiple terminal faces arranged in a direction of a relative movement for attachment to an optical apparatus and allowed to make contact with multiple terminal pins provided in the optical apparatus, and electric insulation portions provided between each two adjacent terminal faces. The multiple terminal faces are arranged at a same height, each of the electric insulation portions includes two adjacent-to-terminal potions respectively adjacent to the two adjacent terminal faces and a convex portion provided between the two adjacent-to-terminal potions and having a higher height than that of the two adjacent-to-terminal potions. The two adjacent-to-terminal potions have a height same as or lower than that of the terminal faces, and the convex portion has a height same as or higher than that of the terminal faces. 1. An optical apparatus accessory detachably attachable to an optical apparatus by relative movement with the optical apparatus , the accessory comprising:multiple terminal faces arranged in a direction of the relative movement and allowed to make contact with multiple terminal pins provided in the optical apparatus to establish an electric contact between the accessory and the optical apparatus; andelectric insulation portions provided between each two adjacent terminal faces among the multiple terminal faces,wherein, when a position in a direction from the terminal face toward the terminal pin in a state where attachment of the accessory and the optical apparatus is completed is defined as a height,the multiple terminal faces are arranged at a same height,each of the electric insulation portions includes (a) two adjacent-to-terminal potions respectively adjacent to the two adjacent terminal faces and (b) a convex portion provided between the two adjacent-to-terminal potions and having a higher height than that of the two adjacent-to-terminal potions,the two adjacent-to-terminal potions have a height same as or ...

Camera system

A camera system includes an interchangeable lens and a camera body. The camera body includes a first detecting unit for detecting an autofocus evaluation value, a second detecting unit for detecting that a position of a focus lens comes close to a focus position before running past the focus position, and a signal generating unit. In an autofocus control, the signal generating unit generates a control signal for controlling a driving unit to drive the focus lens at a first speed before the second detecting unit detects that the position of the focus lens comes close to the focus position, and to drive the focus lens at a second speed lower than the first speed based on a change rate of the autofocus evaluation value after the second detecting unit detects that the position of the focus lens comes close to the focus position.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FLANGE FOCAL LENGTH DISTRIBUTION

Systems and methods described herein can be used to improve camera modules (e.g., camera components), particularly when the camera lens depth of focus is very small. Improvement of a camera with a small depth of focus is particularly important in various applications, such as in cameras used in autonomous navigation (e.g., advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle (AV) systems). 1. An image capture system comprising: a barrel extending along a central axis;', 'a flange extending radially from the barrel; and', 'an optical element positioned on a distal end of the barrel, wherein a flange focal length (FFL) is associated with the optical element and flange together; and, 'an imaging lens barrel comprisinga housing selected from a plurality of housings, each housing including a chimney to support the flange, each chimney having a chimney height, the housing selected based on the chimney height and the FFL.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the housing is selected based on a lens tilt measurement corresponding to the imaging lens barrel.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:an adhesive applied between the barrel flange and the chimney end, the adhesive selected based on the selected housing.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a spacer positioned between the chimney and the flange to increase the chimney height, the spacer selected based on the selected FFL.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a spacer positioned between the between the housing and a sensor board to increase the chimney height, the spacer selected based on the selected FFL.6. A method of assembling an image capture device claim 1 , the method comprising: a barrel extending along a central axis;', 'a flange extending radially from the barrel; and', 'an optical element positioned on a distal end of the barrel, wherein a flange focal length (FFL) is associated with the optical element and flange together; and, 'providing an imaging lens barrel ...

Lens apparatus and image pickup apparatus

A lens apparatus includes a first optical system, and a second optical system disposed in parallel with the first optical system. Each of the first optical system and the second optical system includes, in order from an object side to an image side, a first optical axis, a second optical axis, and a third optical axis. When each of the first optical system and the second optical system rotates around an axis parallel to the third optical axis, a distance between first optical axes of the first optical system and the second optical system changes greater than a distance between third optical axes.

LENS DRIVE ADAPTER, LENS BARREL, LENS APPARATUS AND IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS

The lens drive adapter is detachably attachable to a lens barrel on which an operation member and a lens electric contact portion are provided. The adapter includes a drive unit including a drive member configured to transmit a driving force to the operation member, an adapter electric contact portion configured to contact the lens electric contact portion to be electrically connected therewith, and two adapter coupling portions configured to couple with the lens barrel at its two circumferential locations to fix the adapter to the lens barrel. The adapter electric contact portion is provided, in a first direction corresponding to an optical axis direction of the lens barrel, at a position different from that of the drive member and between the two adapter coupling portions. 1. A lens drive adapter detachably attachable to a lens barrel on which an operation member and a lens electric contact portion are provided , the lens drive adapter comprising:a drive unit including a drive member configured to transmit a driving force to the operation member;an adapter electric contact portion configured to contact the lens electric contact portion to be electrically connected therewith; andtwo adapter coupling portions configured to couple with the lens barrel at its two circumferential locations to fix the adapter to the lens barrel,wherein the adapter electric contact portion is provided, in a first direction corresponding to an optical axis direction of the lens barrel, at a position different from that of the drive member and between the two adapter coupling portions.2. A lens drive adapter according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when viewed from a second direction orthogonal to the first direction claim 1 , at least part of the adapter electric contact portion overlaps a straight line connecting the two adapter coupling portions.3. A lens drive adapter according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when viewed from the first direction in a state where the lens drive adapter ...

OPERATION APPARATUS, LENS APPARATUS, LENS SYSTEM, AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS INCLUDING THE LENS SYSTEM

An operation apparatus mountable/dismountable to/from a lens apparatus including a movable optical element, including: a detector detecting a position signal corresponding to a position of the optical element in a state of being mounted to the lens apparatus; a memory storing a reference position signal; i.e., a position signal at a time when the optical element is located at a reference position while being mounted to the lens apparatus; a determiner determining whether or not being dismounted from the lens apparatus after the reference position signal is stored; and a controller switching between an adjustment mode where the reference position signal is stored in the reference memory and a normal mode where the reference position signal is not stored, and controlling the operation apparatus to operate in the adjustment mode when the determiner determines the operation apparatus being dismounted from the lens apparatus after storing the reference position signal. 1. An operation apparatus , which is mountable and dismountable to and from a lens apparatus comprising an optical element that is movable ,the operation apparatus comprising:a first detector that detects a position signal corresponding to a position of the optical element in a state in which the operation apparatus is mounted to the lens apparatus;a reference memory that stores a reference position signal, which is a position signal at a time when the optical element is located at a reference position, in the state in which the operation apparatus is mounted to the lens apparatus;a determiner that determines whether or not the operation apparatus is dismounted from the lens apparatus after the reference position signal is stored;a controller that switches between a case where the operation apparatus operates in an adjustment mode in which the reference position signal is stored in the reference memory and a case where the operation apparatus operates in a normal mode in which the reference position signal ...

ATTACHMENT OPTICAL SYSTEM, IMAGE CAPTURING OPTICAL SYSTEM, AND IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS

An attachment optical system detachably attached to an image capturing optical system, includes a first lens provided with a first aspherical surface including a plurality of concave portions and convex portions that are formed in a rotation direction with respect to an optical system, and a second lens provided with a second aspherical surface including a plurality of concave portions and convex portions that are formed in a rotation direction with respect to the optical axis, and a distance between the first aspherical surface and the second aspherical surface in an optical axis direction changes by relatively rotating the first lens and the second lens around the optical axis. 1. An attachment optical system detachably attached to an image capturing optical system , comprising:a first lens provided with a first aspherical surface including a plurality of concave portions and convex portions that are formed in a rotation direction with respect to an optical system; anda second lens provided with a second aspherical surface including a plurality of concave portions and convex portions that are formed in a rotation direction with respect to the optical axis,wherein a distance between the first aspherical surface and the second aspherical surface in an optical axis direction changes by relatively rotating the first lens and the second lens around the optical axis.2. The attachment optical system according to claim 1 , wherein the first lens and the second lens are disposed so that the first aspherical surface and the second aspherical surface are opposed to each other.3. The attachment optical system according to claim 1 , wherein a field curvature of the image capturing optical system changes by relatively rotating the first lens and the second lens around the optical axis.4. The attachment optical system according to claim 1 , wherein a distance between the first aspherical surface and the second aspherical surface in a first region in the optical axis direction ...

LENS APPARATUS AND CALCULATION METHOD

A lens apparatus includes an imaging optical system, a storage unit configured to store aperture information about the imaging optical system, and a transmission unit configured to transmit the aperture information to an imaging apparatus, wherein the aperture information is determined based on a shape parameter representing a shape of an aperture which defines an outer edge of a light flux passing through the imaging optical system. 1. A lens apparatus comprising:an imaging optical system;a storage unit configured to store aperture information about the imaging optical system; anda transmission unit configured to transmit the aperture information to an imaging apparatus,wherein the aperture information is determined based on a shape parameter representing a shape of an aperture which defines an outer edge of a light flux passing through the imaging optical system.2. The lens apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the shape parameter is at least one of a width of the aperture claim 1 , an area thereof claim 1 , a changing point of a radius of curvature thereof claim 1 , and a discrete point of secondary differentiation of a distance from a predetermined position thereof.3. The lens apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the aperture information is information about a center position and a size.4. The lens apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the aperture information is information about a distance from a center position of a diaphragm of the imaging optical system.5. The lens apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the transmission unit transmits the aperture information to the imaging apparatus according to a state of the imaging optical system.6. A lens apparatus comprising:an imaging optical system;an optical unit configured to be detachably mounted between the imaging optical system and an imaging apparatus;a storage unit configured to store first aperture information about the imaging optical system and second aperture information about the imaging ...

Imaging apparatus, interchangeable lens, intermediate accessory, and control methods therefor

An imaging apparatus to which an interchangeable lens and an intermediate accessory, which is attachable between the interchangeable lens and the imaging apparatus, are attachable, the imaging apparatus including at least one processor which functions as: a first communication control unit configured to control a first communication via a first communication path; a second communication control unit configured to control a second communication via a second communication path; and a setting unit configured to set an update target of control software. When the interchangeable lens is set as the update target, the first communication control unit transmits update data to be applied to the interchangeable lens via the first communication path to the interchangeable lens, and when the intermediate accessory is set as the update target, the second communication control unit transmits update data to be applied to the intermediate accessory via the second communication path to the interchangeable lens.

CAM FOLLOWER AND LENS BARREL

There are provided a cam follower of which the amount of elastic deformation can be appropriately restricted with simple configuration and which can be easily manufactured and a lens barrel. A cam follower () includes a hollow cam follower body () of which a distal end is open, a first slit () that is cut toward a proximal end from the distal end of the cam follower body (), and a second slit () that is cut toward an inner peripheral portion from an outer peripheral portion of the cam follower body () in a direction orthogonal to an axis. Protruding portions () are provided on both inner wall surfaces of the first slit () at a distal end portion of the first slit. The protruding portions () restrict deformation of the cam follower body () equal to or larger than a defined amount of deformation in a radial direction. 1. A cam follower that is to be fitted into a straight groove and a cam groove , comprising:a hollow cam follower body of which a distal end is open;a first slit that is cut toward a proximal end from the distal end of the cam follower body; anda protruding portion that is provided on at least one inner wall surface of the first slit and restricts deformation of the cam follower body equal to or larger than a defined amount of deformation in a radial direction.2. The cam follower according to claim 1 ,wherein the protruding portion is provided on one inner wall surface of the first slit.3. The cam follower according to claim 1 ,wherein the protruding portions are provided on both inner wall surfaces of the first slit.4. The cam follower according to claim 3 ,wherein the protruding portions are provided on both the inner wall surfaces of the first slit so as to face each other.5. The cam follower according to claim 1 ,wherein a distal end of the protruding portion has a shape of an arc.6. The cam follower according to claim 1 ,wherein the protruding portion restricts deformation equal to or larger than a sum of a positional tolerance and a width tolerance ...

INTERCHANGEABLE LENS DIGITAL CAMERA

Provided is an interchangeable lens digital camera that is capable of correcting a rolling shutter distortion in a live view image without delay in displaying the image. At the start of live view imaging, a lens controller in an interchangeable lens controls a shake detection sensor to detect the direction and amount of a shake, and produces deviation information on the basis of shake detection signals from the shake detection sensor, the deviation information indicating fluctuation in direction and amount of the shake for one frame of the live view image in the form of a parameter. The deviation information is transmitted to a body controller of a camera body through a serial communication unit, to correct the rolling shutter distortion on the basis of the deviation information. 1. An interchangeable lens digital camera comprising an interchangeable lens , a camera body , to which the interchangeable lens is detachably attachable , and communication units which are electrically connected by attaching the interchangeable lens to the camera body , enabling communication between the interchangeable lens and the camera body , wherein ,A. the interchangeable lens comprises:a shake detection sensor that detects the direction and amount of a shake of the interchangeable lens;a shake compensation device that moves a shake compensation lens located in the light path so as to compensate for the shake on the basis of the direction and amount of the shake; anda lens controller that transmits deviation information based on the direction and amount of the shake to the camera body through the communication unit;B. the camera body comprises:an image sensor having a plurality of pixels arranged in a matrix to image a subject and output an image signal;an image data processor that produces a live view image from the image signal, for displaying the live view image on an image display unit; anda body controller for controlling the camera body;C. the communication unit comprises:a ...

IMAGING APPARATUS, INTER-EXPOSURE ZOOM IMAGING METHOD, PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Provided is an imaging apparatus, an inter-exposure zoom imaging method, a program, and a recording medium capable of performing inter-exposure zoom imaging as intended by a user. The inter-exposure zoom imaging method according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a step of setting an imaging mode of inter-exposure zoom imaging by an imaging mode setting unit; a step S14 of setting an end angle of view of the inter-exposure zoom imaging by an end angle of view setting unit; and a step S26 of starting exposure in an imaging element of the inter-exposure zoom imaging (step S18 and step S20) in a case where the imaging mode and the end angle of view of the inter-exposure zoom imaging are set and an imaging instruction is received, and ending the exposure in the imaging element of the inter-exposure zoom imaging at least in a case where an angle of view of a zoom lens zoomed by a manual operation reaches the set end angle of view (step S24), by an exposure controller. 1. An imaging apparatus comprising:an user interface configured to set an imaging mode of inter-exposure zoom imaging and an end angle of view of the inter-exposure zoom imaging; and start exposure in an imaging element of the inter-exposure zoom imaging in a case where the imaging mode and the end angle of view of the inter-exposure zoom imaging are set and an imaging instruction is received; and', 'end the exposure in the imaging element of the inter-exposure zoom imaging at least in a case where an angle of view of a zoom lens zoomed by a manual operation reaches the set end angle of view., 'at least one processor configured to2. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the user interface is further configured to set a target exposure time in the inter-exposure zoom imaging and an exposure time priority mode in which an exposure time in the inter-exposure zoom imaging is prioritized over the end angle of view, andthe at least one processor ends the exposure of the inter- ...

IMAGING APPARATUS, IMAGING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Provided are an imaging apparatus, an imaging method, and a program that can directly determine a sensor position at which an image with good image quality is obtained from obtained image information. The imaging apparatus moves an image sensor to a plurality of sensor positions in the optical axis direction of an imaging lens, and focuses a subject at each of the plurality of sensor positions. Image data of the subject focused at each of the plurality of sensor positions is acquired, and the image data is analyzed to calculate an image evaluation value at each of the plurality of sensor positions. 1. An imaging apparatus comprising:an image sensor configured to capture an optical image passing through an imaging lens and outputs original image data; and cause a focus lens of the imaging lens and the image sensor to move so as to focus a subject at each of a plurality of sensor positions in an optical axis direction of the imaging lens;', 'acquire image data of the subject focused at each of the plurality of sensor positions by causing the focusing lens to move on the basis of the original image data output from the image sensor; and', 'analyze the image data of the subject focused at each of the plurality of sensor positions and calculate an image evaluation value at each of the plurality of sensor positions., 'at least one processor configured to2. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the at least one processor determines an optimum position of the image sensor on the basis of the image evaluation value acquired at each of the plurality of sensor positions, andcauses the image sensor to move to the optimum position.3. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprisinga memory that stores the image data,wherein the at least one processor determines the image data to be stored in the memory on the basis of the image evaluation value acquired at each of the plurality of sensor positions.4. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1 , ...

Focus adjusting apparatus, focus adjusting method, and image capturing apparatus

In a focus adjusting apparatus, a tracking unit detects from an image signal an area of a subject to be tracked, a position of an imaging plane of the area and reliability of the position, and a prediction unit predicts a position of an imaging plane when the image signal was obtained based on a history of detected positions of imaging planes. A setting unit sets a tolerance based on the reliability, and a determination unit determines the area of the detected subject as a focus adjustment area if a difference between the predicted and detected positions is within the tolerance. The prediction unit predicts a position of an imaging plane of the subject in the focus adjustment area at a future time point.

IMAGE CAPTURE APPARATUS, AUXILIARY DEVICE THEREOF, AND CONTROL METHODS THEREOF

An image capture apparatus determines a maximum power to be supplied from the image capture apparatus to an auxiliary device detachably attached to the image capture apparatus, based on information regarding a distance between a noise source included in the auxiliary device and an image sensor included in the image capture apparatus. The image capture apparatus then supplies power to the auxiliary device, without exceeding the determined maximum power and thereby effectively reduces the influence of noise caused by the auxiliary device, on the image sensor and a captured image. 1. An image capture apparatus , comprising:one or more processors that, when executing a computer program stored in a memory, function as:a determination unit configured to determine a maximum power to be supplied from the image capture apparatus to an auxiliary device detachably attached to the image capture apparatus, based on information regarding a distance between a noise source included in the auxiliary device and an image sensor included in the image capture apparatus; anda control unit for controlling power supplied to the auxiliary device, without exceeding the maximum power determined by the determination unit,wherein the determination unit determines the maximum power so that the maximum power to be smaller in a case where a distance based on the information is a second distance than in a case where the distance is a first distance, andwherein the second distance is shorter than the first distance.2. The image capture apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the auxiliary device is an accessory attachable to the image capture apparatus, andthe information is a part of accessory information regarding the accessory.3. The image capture apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the information is location information regarding the noise source that is transmitted from the auxiliary device to the image capture apparatus when the auxiliary device is attached to the image capture apparatus. ...

INTERCHANGEABLE LENS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, SHOOTING APPARATUS, AND CAMERA SYSTEM

The present technology relates to an interchangeable lens and a method for controlling the same capable of starting shooting in consideration of mechanical fluctuations after a diaphragm is driven, a shooting apparatus, and a camera system. An interchangeable lens includes: a diaphragm; a diaphragm driving unit configured to drive the diaphragm; and a lens control unit configured to transmit diaphragm driving information including stabilization time information of the diaphragm to a shooting apparatus when the diaphragm driving unit drives the diaphragm. The present technology is applicable to lens-interchangeable digital cameras, and the like, for example. 1. An interchangeable lens comprising:a diaphragm;a diaphragm driving unit configured to drive the diaphragm; anda lens control unit configured to transmit diaphragm driving information including stabilization time information of the diaphragm to a shooting apparatus when the diaphragm driving unit drives the diaphragm.2. The interchangeable lens according to claim 1 ,wherein the lens control unit transmits a diaphragm driving parameter including stabilization time information of the diaphragm as the diaphragm driving information to the shooting apparatus.3. The interchangeable lens according to claim 1 ,wherein the lens control unit transmits information indicating a driving end timing of the diaphragm as the diaphragm driving information to the shooting apparatus before the diaphragm finishes being driven in response to a command to drive the diaphragm from the shooting apparatus.4. The interchangeable lens according to claim 1 ,wherein the lens control unit transmits information indicating a driving end timing of the diaphragm as the diaphragm driving information to the shooting apparatus before or after the diaphragm starts being driven in response to a command to drive the diaphragm from the shooting apparatus.5. The interchangeable lens according to claim 3 ,wherein the lens control unit calculates a ...

IMAGING APPARATUS, ACCESSORY APPARATUS, AND CONTROL METHOD

An imaging apparatus to which an accessory apparatus including a plurality of operation members is detachably attached includes a camera communicator configured to provide a communication path with the accessory apparatus, and a camera controller configured to communicate with the accessory apparatus via the camera communicator, and to transfer to a sleep state with the accessory apparatus when none of the accessory apparatus and the imaging apparatus are operated in a normal operation state. The camera controller designates a specific operation member among a plurality of operation members for the accessory apparatus. The camera controller in the sleep state returns to the normal operation state when receiving a communication from the accessory apparatus corresponding to an operation of the specific operation member. 1. An imaging apparatus to which an accessory apparatus including a plurality of operation members is detachably attached , the imaging apparatus comprising:a camera communicator configured to provide a communication path with the accessory apparatus; anda camera controller configured to communicate with the accessory apparatus via, the camera communicator, and to transfer to a sleep state with the accessory apparatus when none of the accessory apparatus and the imaging apparatus are operated in a normal operation state,wherein the camera controller designates a specific operation member among a plurality of operation members for the accessory apparatus, andwherein the camera controller in the sleep state returns to the normal operation state when receiving a communication from the accessory apparatus corresponding to an operation of the specific operation member.2. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the camera controller acquires information indicating a function of each of the plurality of operation members front the accessory apparatus claim 1 , andwherein the camera controller sets, to the specific operation member, one of the ...

IMAGING APPARATUS, ACCESSORY APPARATUS, AND COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD

An imaging apparatus to which an accessory apparatus is attachable includes a camera controller configured to communicate with the accessory apparatus. The camera controller receives first information on a data size receivable by the accessory apparatus, performs a setting for a data size to be transmitted to the accessory apparatus based on the first information, and communicate with the accessory apparatus based on the setting. 1. An imaging apparatus to which an accessory apparatus is attachable , the imaging apparatus comprising a camera controller configured to communicate with the accessory apparatus ,wherein the camera controller receives first information on a data size receivable by the accessory apparatus, performs a setting for a data size to be transmitted to the accessory apparatus based on the first information, and communicate with the accessory apparatus based on the setting.2. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the camera controller transmits individual information of the imaging apparatus based on the setting.3. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the camera controller transmits data having a data size equal to or less than that based on the first information claim 1 , to the accessory apparatus.4. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the camera controller receives claim 1 , from the accessory apparatus claim 1 , second information on a data size transmittable by the accessory apparatus claim 1 , andwherein the camera controller sets a data size to be received from the accessory apparatus based on the second information, and communicates with the accessory apparatus based on the setting.5. The imaging apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the camera controller requests the accessory apparatus for data having a data size equal to or less than that based on the second information.6. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the camera controller receives individual information of the ...

IMAGING DEVICE

An imaging device includes an image pickup element that captures an object image to generate image data, a sensor holder that holds the image pickup element, a sensor driver that moves the sensor holder in a plane orthogonal to an optical axis, a fixing mechanism that mechanically fixes the sensor holder at a predetermined position, and a controller that controls the fixing mechanism based on a signal indicating a degree of displacement of the image pickup element due to an external force. 1. An imaging device comprising:an image pickup element that captures an object image to generate image data;a sensor holder that holds the image pickup element;a sensor driver that moves the sensor holder in a plane orthogonal to an optical axis;a fixing mechanism that mechanically fixes the sensor holder at a predetermined position; anda controller that controls the fixing mechanism based on a signal indicating a degree of displacement of the image pickup element due to an external force.2. The imaging device according to claim 1 , further comprising a sensor that detects anyone of acceleration claim 1 , angular velocity and angular acceleration of the imaging device claim 1 , to output a detection signal indicating a detection result claim 1 ,wherein when a value indicated by the detection signal from the sensor is larger than a predetermined value, the controller controls the fixing mechanism to mechanically fix the sensor holder at a predetermined position.3. The imaging device according to claim 1 , further comprising a sound pickup device that outputs a sound signal generated based on an input sound claim 1 ,wherein when a sound level indicated by the sound signal is larger than a predetermined value, the controller controls the fixing mechanism to mechanically fix the sensor holder at a predetermined position.4. The imaging device according to claim 1 , further comprising a correction processor that controls the sensor driver based on a shake of the imaging device claim 1 ...

Vision System Camera with Mount for Multiple Lens Types

This invention provides a vision system housing having a front plate assembly that accommodates a plurality of lens mount types. The front plate includes a central aperture that is located at a predetermined axial (camera axis) distance from a plane of an image sensor. The aperture is stepped from a wider diameter adjacent to the front to a narrower diameter more adjacent to the sensor. This arrangement enables threaded mounting of a plurality of lens mount types, for example M12 and C-Mount. The threaded base for the M12 lens is provided in the smaller-diameter, interior portion of the front plate aperture, adjacent to the sensor. The threaded base for the C-Mount lens is provided at the front of the front plate, adjacent to the exterior surface of the front plate and housing. The exterior (front) surface of the front plate includes threaded holes and a removable spring clip arrangement constructed and arranged to accommodate a liquid lens positioned over the aperture with an associated lens assembly mounted within the aperture and in optical communication with the liquid lens. The lens is operated using an electrical connection provided by a cable that interconnects with a multi-pin socket positioned on the front plate aside the aperture. The socket interconnects with processor circuitry within the housing. 1a front plate assembly comprising an aperture aligned relative to an image sensor located within an interior of the housing, the aperture including an outer step having a first diameter and in inner step have a second diameter smaller than the first diameter; andthe first step being constructed and arranged to receive a first lens type base and the second step being constructed and arranged to receive a second lens type base.. A vision system housing comprising: This invention relates to vision system cameras and more particularly to lens mounts for vision system cameras.Vision systems that perform measurement, inspection, alignment of objects and/or decoding ...

ACCESSORY

An accessory includes: a detection terminal; a first power supply terminal through which a first power supply voltage is supplied; a first ground terminal used as a ground potential; a second power supply terminal through which a second power supply voltage is supplied; a second ground terminal used as a ground potential; a ready terminal used to indicate whether or not communication is allowed; a first data terminal that receives a first data signal; a second data terminal that outputs a second data signal; a clock terminal that outputs a clock signal; and a third data terminal that outputs a third data signal, wherein: the first ground terminal, the second power supply terminal, and the second ground terminal are positioned between the first power supply terminal and the ready terminal; and the first data terminal and the second data terminal are positioned between the ready terminal and the clock terminal. 1. (canceled)2. An accessory removably attachable to a camera body , comprising:a ready terminal used to indicate whether or not communication with the camera body is allowed;a first data terminal that receives a first data signal from the camera body; anda second data terminal that outputs a second data signal to the camera body, wherein:a first communication is performed by only using the ready terminal, the first data terminal and the second data terminal.3. The accessory according to claim 2 , further comprising:a power supply terminal through which a power supply voltage is supplied from the camera body; anda ground terminal used as a ground potential corresponding to the power supply terminal, wherein:the first data terminal and the second data terminal are positioned at one side of the ready terminal, and the power supply terminal and the ground terminal are positioned at another side of the ready terminal.4. The accessory according to claim 2 , further comprising:a third data terminal that outputs a third data signal to the camera body; anda clock ...

LOW-PROFILE LENS MOUNT

Disclosed is a housing for a portable handheld electronic device such as a cellphone. The device has a housing, having a left side and right side. At least one of the left side and right side is provided with integral surface features or surface structures to enhance gripping the cellphone, preferably along the entire length of the phone or within about the top half or one third of the phone. 1. A cell phone assembly comprising:a housing having a front surface facing a first direction, the front surface including a touch screen;cell phone electronics supported by the housing;at least one image sensor supported by the housing;a rear surface supported by the housing, the rear surface facing a second direction opposite the first direction; anda socket defined on the rear surface, the socket having a central aperture, the socket configured to removably engage a lens or a lens mount adapter;wherein the at least one image sensor, the socket, and the lens mount adapter are aligned such that light traveling along an optical path passes through the lens mount adapter and the central aperture of the socket to the at least one image sensor.2. The cell phone assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cell phone electronics comprise:a mobile communication module configured to transmit and receive wireless signals;an input/output module enclosed within the housing, the input/output module including one or more of a microphone and a speaker; anda controller configured to control at least the mobile communication module, the input/output module, and the touch screen.3. The cell phone assembly of claim 1 , wherein the socket comprises a socket front surface claim 1 , a socket rear surface claim 1 , and a sidewall extending between the socket front surface and the socket rear surface claim 1 , the side wall defining a depth of the socket.4. The cell phone assembly of claim 3 , wherein the socket additionally comprises at least two arcuate flanges extending radially between inwardly from the ...

LENS LIMITING ASSEMBLY, CAMERA BODY AND CAMERA

A lens limiting assembly includes an elastic element including an annular elastic body and an elastic arm extending from an inner side of the elastic body inward and downward along an axial direction, and a locking ring including a flange configured to abut against the elastic arm. 1. A lens limiting assembly comprising:an elastic element including an annular elastic body and an elastic arm extending from an inner side of the elastic body inward and downward along an axial direction; anda locking ring including a flange configured to abut against the elastic arm.2. The lens limiting assembly of claim 1 , wherein the elastic arm includes a first end connected to the elastic body and a second end extending away from the elastic body claim 1 , the second end being spaced apart from the elastic body along the axial direction.3. The lens limiting assembly of claim 2 , wherein the flange is configured to be accommodated in a gap formed between the elastic arm and the elastic body.4. The lens limiting assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a lens assembly ring arranged on the elastic element.5. The lens limiting assembly of claim 4 , wherein the locking ring is arranged outside the lens assembly ring.6. The lens limiting assembly of claim 4 , wherein the flange is configured to press the elastic arm when the locking ring rotates in one direction.7. The lens limiting assembly of claim 4 , wherein the flange is configured to be positioned between the lens assembly ring and the elastic arm.8. The lens limiting assembly of claim 4 , wherein the lens assembly ring includes a limiting part claim 4 , such that when a lens is rotatably assembled into the lens assembly ring claim 4 , a snapping body of the lens is held below the limiting part and the elastic element.9. The lens limiting assembly of claim 4 , wherein:the lens assembly ring includes a receiving groove; and a body; and', a connecting part connected to an inner wall of the body; and', 'a bent part, one end of the ...

Image pickup apparatus, lens apparatus, and image pickup system

A lens apparatus is detachable from an image pickup apparatus. The lens apparatus includes a controller configured to communicate with the image pickup apparatus in synchronization with a first signal. A communication contains a plurality of blocks in the same cycle of the first signal. The controller transmits information of a first time period to the image pickup apparatus, and prohibits a communication of an m-th block from starting before the first time period passes after a communication of an n-th block starts or ends where n is an integer equal to or larger than 1 and m is an integer larger than n.

Imaging device, signal processing method, and signal processing program

There is provided a lens-exchangeable imaging device that is capable of correcting an output signal of a pixel for phase difference detection at high speed and with high precision. A camera main body 200 includes a correction method selection unit 174 that selects any of a method in which the output signals of all the pixels for phase difference detection that are included in a solid-state imaging element 5 are interpolation-corrected by an interpolation correction processing unit 172 and a method in which the output signals of all the phase difference detection are gain-corrected by a gain correction processing unit 171 , according to lens information that is acquired from a lens device 100 , and an image processing unit 175 that corrects the output signal of the pixel for phase difference detection, using the selected method.

IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD

An image processing device, an image processing system, and an image processing method capable of easily correcting image deterioration caused by nonuniform optical characteristics around an optical axis of a lens according to a position in a rotational direction of a lens barrel are provided. An image processing device includes a communication unit () that inputs a first image indicating a correction reference position in a rotation direction of a lens barrel () and a second image that is a correction target, the first image and the second image being obtained by imaging of the imaging device (), a rotation position recognition unit () that recognizes the correction reference position in the rotational direction on the basis of the first image, a correction information acquisition unit () that acquires correction information on the basis of the correction reference position in the rotation direction, and an image correction unit () that corrects the second image on the basis of the correction information. 1. An image processing device , comprising:an image input unit that inputs a first image indicating a correction reference position in a rotation direction of a lens barrel mounted on an imaging device and a second image that is a correction target, the first image and the second image being obtained by imaging of the imaging device;a rotation position recognition unit that recognizes the correction reference position in the rotational direction on the basis of the first image;a correction information acquisition unit that acquires correction information corresponding to nonuniform optical characteristics around an optical axis of a lens held in the lens barrel on the basis of the correction reference position in the rotation direction; andan image correction unit that corrects the second image on the basis of the correction information.2. The image processing device according to claim 1 ,wherein the first image includes a marker indicating the correction ...

LOCK RELEASING DEVICE FOR CAMERA

A lock releasing device for camera that is disposed on a camera body side C and can release a lock of a lens locking mechanism that locks an interchangeable lens L mounted on the camera body side C by an external operation, comprising a lock releasing part that can release the lock of the lens locking mechanism by imparting a predetermined displacement amount Sm and a lock releasing ring that is disposed at a coaxial position to the interchangeable lens L in such a manner as to transmit at least a predetermined displacement amount Sm to the lock releasing part and enable external operation. 1. A lock releasing device for camera that is disposed on a camera body side and can release a lock of a lens locking mechanism that locks an interchangeable lens mounted on the camera body side by an external operation , comprising:a lock releasing part that can release the lock of the lens locking mechanism by imparting a predetermined displacement amount; anda lock releasing ring that is disposed at a coaxial position to the interchangeable lens in such a manner as to transmit at least a predetermined displacement amount to the lock releasing part and enable external operation.2. The lock releasing device for camera according to claim 1 , wherein the lens locking mechanism comprises a locking part having a lock pin that can lock the position of the interchangeable lens by engaging the tip to an engagement part that is provided in the interchangeable lens and an elastic member that bias this lock pin to the interchangeable lens side.3. The lock releasing device for camera according to claim 2 , wherein the lock releasing part is concurrently used with the lock pin.4. The lock releasing device for camera according to claim 3 , wherein the lock releasing ring is provided to engage with the lock pin from the tip side of the lock pin and transmit the displacement of the lock releasing ring to the lock pin.5. The lock releasing device for camera according to claim 3 , wherein the ...

Interchangeable lens and camera body

An interchangeable lens includes: a mount on which a camera body can be mounted; a communication device that performs communication with the camera body; a driven member; a controller that controls the driven member; and a storage device that stores lens data related to control of the driven member by the controller. The controller sends to the camera body via the communication device lens-side judgment data based on the lens data and a parameter relating to the driven member received from the camera body via the communication device and based on which whether the lens data is considered to be properly stored in the storage device or not can be judged at the camera body.

IMAGING OPTICAL SYSTEM, AND IMAGE CAPTURE DEVICE AND CAMERA SYSTEM USING THE IMAGING OPTICAL SYSTEM

An imaging optical system includes: a front group having positive power; an aperture stop; a single lens Fn arranged adjacent to the aperture stop and having negative power; and a rear group having power. The front group includes: a first lens having positive power; a second lens having negative power; and a lens LG1R having positive power. The rear group includes a lens LGnR having negative power and located closest to the image. While focusing to make a transition from an infinity in-focus state to a close-object in-focus state, neither the front group nor the rear group moves but the single lens Fn moves along an optical axis toward the image. The imaging optical system satisfies the inequality: 0.38 Подробнее

IMAGING APPARATUS

A camera body includes a body mount to which an interchangeable lens is attachable; a CMOS image sensor; a main circuit board; and a mechanical shutter provided with an aperture. The main circuit board is disposed between the body mount and the CMOS image sensor, and an opening through which light from the interchangeable lens toward the CMOS image sensor passes is formed in the main circuit board. The mechanical shutter is disposed between the body mount and the CMOS image sensor, and is attached to the main circuit board.

MAGNETIC LENS FILTER SYSTEM

A magnetic lens filter system includes an external rotational element having a plurality of ridges allowing a photographer to grip and rotate the external rotational element. A plurality of gears is in engagement with the external rotational element, and an inner gear connected to an inner rotational element such that when the external rotational element is rotated the inner rotational element rotates. Advantageously, a rotatable magnetic element is configured to rotate simultaneously with the inner rotational element. The system is configured to accept a removable lens filter. The removable lens filter has a magnetic element configured to attach to the rotatable magnetic element. 1. A magnetic lens filter system comprising:a primary structural member including an attachment ring and a flange;an external rotational element having a plurality of ridges, the external rotational element attached to the primary structural member;a plurality of gears positioned in a plurality of gear positioning structures provided in the primary structural member, wherein the plurality of gears is in engagement with the external rotational element;an inner rotational element having an inner gear in engagement with the plurality of gears such that when the external rotational element is rotated the inner rotational element rotates, wherein the inner rotational element is positioned inside the primary structural member;a rotatable magnetic element configured to rotate simultaneously with the inner rotational element; and,a removable lens filter configured to engage in a magnetic connection with the rotatable magnetic element such that the removable lens filter rotates when the external rotational element rotates.2. The magnetic lens filter system of claim 1 , wherein the rotatable magnetic element is attached to a secondary structural member.3. The magnetic lens filter system of claim 2 , further comprising an internal cap seal configured to keep the primary structural member claim 2 , ...

Interface facility

An interface facility has a first facility element connected to an ocular, a device case configured to connect to a smart device, a second facility element connected to the device case, the first and second facility elements being configured to connect to each other in a connected condition and to detach from each other, the first facility element being registered with a first optical axis associated with the ocular, the second facility element being registered with a second optical axis associated with the camera, the first and second optical axes being registered with each other when the first and second facility elements are in the connected condition, such that the camera records images generated by the ocular. The first and second facility elements may comprise a bayonet mount.

MAGNETIC LENS FILTER SYSTEM

A magnetic lens filter system includes an external rotational element having a plurality of ridges allowing a photographer to grip and rotate the external rotational element. A plurality gears extend the rotation from the external rotating element to an interface member. One or more magnetic lens filters are configured to magnetically engage with the interface member, enabling the magnetic lens filter system to rotate the one or more attached magnetic lens filters. The magnetic lens filter system is configured to attach to a rectangular filter hold enabling the addition of rectangular filters. The one or more magnetic lens filters are stackable. 1. A magnetic lens filter system comprising:a primary structural member including an attachment ring;an external rotational element attached to the primary structural member;a plurality of gears positioned in a plurality of gear positioning structures provided in the primary structural member, wherein the plurality of gears is in engagement with the external rotational element;an interface member configured to engage an inner gear in engagement with the plurality of gears such that when the external rotational element is rotated the interface member rotates, wherein the inner rotational element is positioned inside the primary structural member; and,a removable magnetic lens filter configured to magnetically engage with the interface member such that the removable magnetic lens filter rotates when the external rotational element rotates.2. The magnetic lens filter system of claim 1 , wherein the attachment ring is threaded and configured to attach to a front portion of a camera.3. The magnetic lens filter system of claim 1 , wherein the primary structural member includes a flange claim 1 , wherein the flange is configured to engage a rectangular filter holder such that the magnetic lens filter system may be used in conjunction with the rectangular filter holder claim 1 , wherein the rectangular filter holder is configured to ...

Housing, removable lens, and housing system for an image capture device

A housing system for an image capture device includes a housing and a removable lens assembly. The housing is formed of an elastomeric material and defines a cavity for receiving the image capture device therein. The removable lens assembly includes a protective lens and is removably coupleable to the housing to protect a lens of the image capture device.

Electrical Connectivity Between Detachable Components

In one aspect of the present disclosure, a digital image capturing device (DICD) is disclosed that includes a device body with a printed circuit board (PCB), and an integrated sensor-lens assembly (ISLA) that is configured for releasable connection to the device body. The PCB defines a plurality of openings that extend therethrough and includes a plurality of connector pins that are fixedly positioned within the openings The ISLA includes at least one connective surface that is configured for contact with the connector pins to establish electrical communication between the device body and the ISLA. 115.-. (canceled)16. A digital image capturing device (DICD) comprising:a device body including a printed circuit board (PCB) defining a plurality of apertures extending therethrough, the PCB including a plurality of connector pins fixedly positioned within the plurality of apertures; andan integrated sensor-lens assembly (ISLA) configured for releasable connection to the device body, the ISLA including at least one connective surface configured for contact with the plurality of connector pins to establish electrical communication between the device body and the ISLA.17. The DICD of claim 16 , wherein the PCB includes a first side facing outwardly away from the DICD and a second side opposite to the first side facing inwardly towards the DICD claim 16 , the plurality of connector pins each including a flange configured for contact with the second side of the PCB.18. The DICD of claim 17 , wherein each flange defines a transverse cross-sectional dimension larger than that defined by the plurality of apertures.19. The DICD of claim 16 , further including a sealing member positioned about the plurality of connector pins.20. The DICD of claim 19 , wherein the sealing member is resiliently reconfigurable between a first configuration and a second configuration upon connection and disconnection of the ISLA and the device body claim 19 , wherein the plurality of connector pins ...

Imaging element, imaging apparatus, operation method of imaging element, and program

An imaging element incorporates a memory and a processor. The memory stores image data obtained by performing imaging at a first frame rate. The processor is configured to output the image data at a second frame rate. In addition, the processor derives shake degree information indicating a degree of shake included in an image indicated by the image data, using the image data, and outputs the derived shake degree information at a rate greater than or equal to the second frame rate. The first frame rate is a frame rate greater than or equal to the second frame rate.

LENS BARREL AND IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE

A lens barrel includes: a first lens; a first tube that holds the first lens and moves along an optical axis; a focusing lens; an actuator that drives the focusing lens; and a second tube that holds the focusing lens and the actuator and moves along the optical axis. 1. A lens barrel , comprising:a first lens;a first tube that holds the first lens and is movable along an optical axis;a focusing lens disposed to face the first lens;an actuator that drives the focusing lens;a second tube that holds the focusing lens and the actuator and has a first cam follower, the second tube being movable along the optical axis; anda third tube having a first groove that engages with the first cam follower, whereinthe actuator and the second tube are movable together with each other along the optical axis via the first cam follower,the focusing lens is movable relative to the second tube along the optical axis by the actuator,the first tube and the second tube are movable along the optical axis independently of each other, andthe second tube does not directly hold a lens and/or a lens frame.2. The lens barrel according to claim 1 , whereinno lens moves together with the second tube when zooming according to a zoom operation of the lens barrel.3. The lens barrel according to claim 1 , whereinno lens moves with a movement trajectory that is the same as a movement trajectory of the second tube when zooming according to a zoom operation of the lens barrel.4. A lens barrel claim 1 , comprising:a first lens;a first tube that holds the first lens and is movable along an optical axis;a focusing lens disposed to face the first lens;an actuator that drives the focusing lens;a second tube that holds the focusing lens and the actuator and has a first cam follower, the second tube being movable along the optical axis; anda third tube having a first groove that engages with the first cam follower, whereinthe actuator and the second tube are movable together with each other along the optical axis ...

MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR A CAMERA

There is an apparatus for viewing on another side of a door comprising at least one mount, and at least one electronic device configured to be coupled to the at least one mount. There can be at least one camera coupled to the electronic device and to the at least one mount. There can also be at least one coupling element for coupling the electronic device to the mount and wherein the mount is configured to allow the electronic device to be mounted on a surface. 1. An apparatus comprising:at least one mount;at least one electronic device configured to be coupled to said at least one mount;at least one camera coupled to the electronic device and to said at least one mount; 'wherein said at least one electronic device comprises a display, and at least one display housing, and wherein said at least one coupling element comprises a bracket which comprises a plurality of prongs, and wherein said plurality of prongs are configured to fit into said at least on display housing to selectively couple said at least one camera to said at least one display housing', 'wherein said at least one mount comprises at least one coupling element for coupling said at least one electronic device to said at least one mount and wherein said at least one mount is configured to allow the electronic device to be mounted on a surface;'}2. The apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein the electronic device comprises a screen.3. The apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein said at least one mount further comprises a body configured to receive said at least one electronic device.4. The apparatus as in claim 1 , further comprising at least one adjustable arm.5. The apparatus as in claim 4 , wherein said at least one adjustable arm comprises a ball and socket joint.6. The apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein said at least one camera further comprises at least one lens assembly.7. The apparatus as in claim 6 , wherein said at least one lens assembly further comprises a screw connection.8. The apparatus as in claim 7 , ...

INTERCHANGEABLE LENS

An interchangeable lens that is removably attachable to a camera body includes: a lens-side mount; a cylindrical portion; a lens-side terminal group; a first lens-side projecting portion disposed at an outer periphery side of the lens-side terminal group, the first lens-side projecting portion projecting outwardly from the cylindrical portion and extending in a circumferential direction of the cylindrical portion; a third lens-side projecting portion at least partly disposed at a position facing the first lens-side projecting portion across the optical axis, the third lens-side projecting portion projecting outwardly from the cylindrical portion and extending in the circumferential direction; and a cutout provided on the third lens-side projecting portion in the circumferential direction. 1. An interchangeable lens removably attachable to a camera body that includes:an image sensor onto which a subject light is incident;a body-side terminal group disposed in an arc shape outside the image sensor;a body-side mount having a ring shape disposed outside the body-side terminal group;a plurality of body-side projecting portions each projecting inwardly from the body-side mount; anda plurality of elastic members respectively disposed at an image side of the plurality of body-side projecting portions, the interchangeable lens comprising:a lens-side mount that is configured to contact with the body-side mount with the interchangeable lens being attached to the camera body;a cylindrical portion extending from an inner peripheral edge of the lens-side mount in an optical axis direction of the subject light;a lens-side terminal group that is disposed inside the cylindrical portion and is configured to contact with the body-side terminal group with the interchangeable lens being attached to the camera body;a first lens-side projecting portion disposed at an outer periphery side of the lens-side terminal group, the first lens-side projecting portion projecting outwardly from the ...

LENS APPARATUS AND IMAGING APPARATUS

A lens apparatus includes a fixed member having one of a click generator and a groove part in which a groove part is formed, an operation ring having the other of the click generator and the groove part, and rotatable relative to the fixed member, a click detector configured to detect contact between the click generator and the groove part, and a rotation detector configured to detect rotation of the operation ring. The groove part has groove portions and non-groove portions alternately arranged. The click generator is biased along an optical axis direction and is in contact with the groove part. The click detector and the rotation detector are disposed along the optical axis direction. 1. A lens apparatus comprising:a fixed member having one of a click generator and a groove part in which a groove part is formed;an operation ring having the other of the click generator and the groove part, and rotatable relative to the fixed member;a click detector configured to detect contact between the click generator and the groove part; anda rotation detector configured to detect rotation of the operation ring,wherein the groove part has groove portions and non-groove portions alternately arranged,wherein the click generator is biased along an optical axis direction and is in contact with the groove part, andwherein the click detector and the rotation detector are disposed along the optical axis direction.2. The lens apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the groove portions and the non-groove portions are arranged in a cycle.3. The lens apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the click generator includes a shaft member facing the groove part in the optical axis direction claim 1 , and a biasing member biasing the shaft member in the optical axis direction toward the groove part.4. The lens apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein a tip of the shaft member has a round shape.5. The lens apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the click generator is configured to generate a ...

IMAGING LENS AND IMAGING APPARATUS

An imaging lens of the disclosure includes, in order from an object side toward an image plane side, a first lens group having positive refractive power and including a plurality of optical elements, a second lens group having positive refractive power, and a third lens group having negative refractive power. The second lens group travels in an optical axis direction upon focusing. The plurality of optical elements include, in order from the object side toward the image plane side, at least a first lens having positive refractive power and a second lens, and predetermined conditional expressions are satisfied. 1. An imaging lens comprising , in order from an object side toward an image plane side:a first lens group having positive refractive power and including a plurality of optical elements;a second lens group having positive refractive power; anda third lens group having negative refractive power,the second lens group traveling in an optical axis direction upon focusing,the plurality of optical elements including, in order from the object side toward the image plane side, at least a first lens having positive refractive power and a second lens, [{'br': None, 'i': DL', 'R, '0.20<12/0.5\u2003\u2003(1)'}, {'br': None, 'i': 'd', 'νmin>15\u2003\u2003(2)'}], 'wherein the following conditional expressions are satisfiedwhereDL12 is an air space between the first lens and the second lens,f is a focal distance, in a d-line, of entire system upon infinity focusing, andνdmin is a minimum value of Abbe numbers of the respective plurality of optical elements.2. The imaging lens according to claim 1 , wherein the following conditional expression is further satisfied:{'br': None, 'i': ndL', '×νdL', '×νdL', '×νdL, 'sup': −6', '3', '−4', '2', '−2, '1.53<11<−1.036×1011+2.481×1011−1.996×1011+2.169.\u2003\u2003 (3)'}wherendL11 is a refractive index, in a d-line, of the first lens, andνdL11 is Abbe number of the first lens.3. The imaging lens according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

Interchangeable lens and method of transmitting data

An interchangeable lens that is removably attachable to a camera body includes: a moving member that is movable within the interchangeable lens; a first communication unit that performs first communication with the camera body; and a second communication unit that performs second communication in which data is periodically transmitted to the camera body; wherein: the data transmitted in the second communication includes first information indicating a position of the moving member and second information that can be used for calculation of a movement amount of the moving member.

ACCESSORY APPARATUS AND CAMERA SYSTEM

An accessory apparatus includes a first electrical contact configured to receive power from an image capturing apparatus in a state of being attached to the image capturing apparatus, a second electrical contact disposed on a predetermined direction A side of the first electrical contact, configured to be connected to a predetermined electrical contact connected to a reference potential of the image capturing apparatus in the state of being attached to the image capturing apparatus, and configured to be unconnected to the reference potential during detachment from the image capturing apparatus, and a capacitor device connected to the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact. Further, the accessory apparatus includes a reduction unit configured to reduce charge stored in the capacitor device during the detachment from the image capturing apparatus. 1. An accessory apparatus configured to be attachable to and detachable from an image capturing apparatus and to be moved in a predetermined direction with respect to the image capturing apparatus so that the accessory apparatus is detached from the image capturing apparatus , the accessory apparatus comprising:a first electrical contact configured to receive power from the image capturing apparatus in a state of being attached to the image capturing apparatus;a second electrical contact disposed on a side of the predetermined direction of the first electrical contact, configured to be connected to a predetermined electrical contact connected to a reference potential of the image capturing apparatus in the state of being attached to the image capturing apparatus, and to be unconnected to the reference potential during removal from the image capturing apparatus;a capacitor device with one end connected to the first electrical contact and another end connected to the second electrical contact; anda reduction unit configured to reduce charge stored in the capacitor device during the removal from the image ...

Camera body and interchangeable lens

A camera body at which one or more camera accessories, at which light from a subject enters, are detachably mountable, includes: a body-side terminal; and a communication unit that communicates with at least one of the camera accessories, wherein: the communication unit requests, via the body-side terminal, the camera accessory for a discriminating signal indicating whether or not another camera accessory capable of communicating with the camera body is mountable on a subject side of the camera accessory.

CAMERA ACCESSORY

A camera accessory, at which light from a subject enters, detachably mountable at a camera body, includes: a communication unit that communicates with the camera body; and a first storage unit that stores a discriminating signal indicating whether or not another device capable of communicating with the camera body is mountable on a subject side of the camera accessory, wherein: the communication unit transmits the discriminating signal to the camera body. 1. A camera accessory , at which light from a subject enters , detachably mountable at a camera body , comprising:a communication unit that communicates with the camera body; anda first storage unit that stores a discriminating signal indicating whether or not another device capable of communicating with the camera body is mountable on a subject side of the camera accessory, wherein:the communication unit transmits the discriminating signal to the camera body.2. A camera accessory , at which light from a subject enters , detachably mountable at a camera body , comprising:a communication unit that communicates with the camera body; anda first storage unit that stores a discriminating signal indicating that another device capable of communicating with the camera body is not mounted on a subject side of the camera accessory, wherein:the communication unit transmits the discriminating signal to the camera body.3. The camera accessory according to claim 1 , further comprising:a second storage unit that stores an identifier used to distinguish between the camera accessory and the other device.4. The camera accessory according to claim 3 , further comprising:a determination unit that determines as to whether or not an instruction signal transmitted from the camera body and containing an instruction from the camera body includes the identifier stored in the second storage unit.5. The camera accessory according to claim 3 , wherein:if an instruction signal transmitted from the camera body and containing an instruction from ...

ACCESSORY

An accessory that is mountable at a camera body and is capable of communicating with the camera body, includes: a first transmission unit capable of transmitting information pertaining to a drive target member that is driven by a drive unit to the camera body according to at least one communication specification; and a second transmission unit that transmits to the camera body a first value specifying a communication specification according to which the information is transmitted to the camera body, wherein: the first transmission unit transmits the information pertaining to the drive target member to the camera body according to the communication specification specified by the first value. 1. An accessory that is mountable at a camera body and is capable of communicating with the camera body , comprising:a first transmission unit capable of transmitting information pertaining to a drive target member that is driven by a drive unit to the camera body according to at least one communication specification; anda second transmission unit that transmits to the camera body a first value specifying a communication specification according to which the information is transmitted to the camera body, wherein:the first transmission unit transmits the information pertaining to the drive target member to the camera body according to the communication specification specified by the first value.2. The accessory according to claim 1 , wherein:the first value specifies as the communication specification at least one of a communication speed or a communication interval.3. The accessory according to claim 1 , wherein:the first value indicates that the information pertaining to the drive target member is transmitted to the camera body by the first transmission unit; andthe first transmission unit transmits to the camera body the information pertaining to the drive target member according to the communication specification indicated by the first value.4. The accessory according to claim ...

ACCESSORY

An accessory that is mountable at a camera body and is capable of communicating with the camera body, includes: a transmission unit capable of transmitting information pertaining to a drive target member that is driven by a drive unit to the camera body according to at least one communication specification; and a reception unit that receives from the camera body a first value specifying a communication specification according to which the information is transmitted to the camera body, wherein: the transmission unit transmits the information pertaining to the drive target member to the camera body according to the communication specification specified by the first value. 1. An accessory that is mountable at a camera body and is capable of communicating with the camera body , comprising:a transmission unit capable of transmitting information pertaining to a drive target member that is driven by a drive unit to the camera body according to at least one communication specification; anda reception unit that receives from the camera body a first value specifying a communication specification according to which the information is transmitted to the camera body, wherein:the transmission unit transmits the information pertaining to the drive target member to the camera body according to the communication specification specified by the first value.2. The accessory according to claim 1 , wherein:the communication specification specified by the first value includes at least one of a communication speed and a communication interval.3. The accessory according to claim 1 , wherein:the first value indicates that the information pertaining to the drive target member is transmitted to the camera body; andthe transmission unit transmits to the camera body the information pertaining to the drive target member according to the communication specification indicated by the first value.4. The accessory according to claim 3 , wherein:the first value indicates that at least one set of ...

ACCESSORY

An accessory includes: a detection terminal; a first power supply terminal through which a first power supply voltage is supplied; a second power supply terminal through which a second power supply voltage is supplied; a ground terminal; a ready terminal; a first clock terminal; a first data terminal; a second data terminal; a second clock terminal; a third data terminal; a first circuit to which the first power supply voltage is supplied through the first power supply terminal; and a second circuit to which the second power supply voltage is supplied through the second power supply terminal, wherein: the ground terminal is used as a ground potential for the first circuit and the second circuit; and a distance between the second clock terminal and the first power supply terminal is longer than a distance between the first clock terminal and the first power supply terminal. 1. An accessory removably attachable to a camera body and including a plurality of terminals , the accessory comprising:a detection terminal for causing the camera body to detect that the accessory is attached thereto;a first power supply terminal through which a first power supply voltage is supplied from the camera body;a second power supply terminal through which a second power supply voltage is supplied from the camera body;a ground terminal used as a ground potential;a ready terminal used to indicate whether or not communication with the camera body is allowed;a first clock terminal that receives a first clock signal having a first cycle from the camera body;a first data terminal that receives a first data signal from the camera body in synchronization with the first clock signal;a second data terminal that outputs a second data signal to the camera body in synchronization with the first clock signal;a second clock terminal that outputs a second clock signal having a second cycle to the camera body;a third data terminal that outputs a third data signal to the camera body in synchronization ...

MEANS AND PROCESS FOR CREATING WORKS HAVING THE CHARACTERISTIC LOOK AND FEEL OF FILMS GENERATED VIA THE TECHNICOLOR® PROCESS

An apparatus for the creation of works having the same creative look and feel as works filmed via the original Technicolor® three-strip filming process comprising: a camera, a lens mounted on said camera, a step-up, lens-filter adapter ring mounted on said lens of said camera, a diffusion filter mounted on said step-up, lens-filter adapter ring, said diffusion filter capable of mimicking the effect of traditional silver nitrate film used in the Technicolor® process, and an optical band-stop filter mounted on said the diffusion filter, said optical band-stop filter capable of preventing the transmission of light having a 570-600 nm wavelength and permitting no more than 20% light from being transmitted through it. 1. An apparatus for the creation of works having the same creative look and feel as works filmed via the original Technicolor® three-strip filming process comprising: a camera , a lens mounted on said camera , a step-up , lens-filter adapter ring mounted on said lens of said camera , a diffusion filter mounted on said step-up , lens-filter adapter ring , said diffusion filter capable of mimicking the effect of traditional silver nitrate film used in the Technicolor® process , and an optical band-stop filter mounted on said the diffusion filter , said optical band-stop filter capable of preventing the transmission of light having a 570-600 nm wavelength and permitting no more than 20% light from being transmitted through it.2. A wide angle dispersing light fixture comprising a clear bowl-shaped outer housing having an inner surface , and an outer surface mirrorized with RUSTOLEUM® MIRROR EFFECT , silver , SKU NO. 26772 , and a candelabra style fixture capable of receiving a multiplicity of light bulbs , said light bulbs being Hypericon® A21 LED BULBS having an extended CRI of 94 or higher , and capable of providing R-9 and an unbroken spectrum of light capable of working in daylight balance between 4800 and 5600 kelvin.3. A chromatic exposure meter ...

OBJECTIVE LENS MAIN BODY, OBJECTIVE LENS, AND OBJECTIVE LENS SYSTEM

An objective lens main body and an objective lens system formed by the objective lens are provided. The objective lens main body includes a main frame for retaining optical functional elements and at least one adjustable, optical functional element that is retained adjustably thereon. The objective lens main body furthermore includes at least one adjustment drive arranged on the main frame for adjusting the adjustable functional element or at least one of the adjustable functional elements. In addition, the objective lens main body includes an electronics board attached indirectly or directly to the main frame that has at least one plug-in location for reversibly receiving a plug-in card, and a first controller that is configured as a plug-in card and inserted into the plug-in location or one of the plug-in locations and is set up for exchanging signals with an electrical module of the objective lens or an external unit. 1. An objective lens main body for an objective lens , the objective lens body comprising:a main frame configured to retain optical functional elements;at least one adjustable functional element retained adjustably on the main frame;at least one adjustment drive, arranged on the main frame, configured to adjust the at least one adjustable functional element;an electronics board attached indirectly or directly to the main frame and including at least one plug-in location configured to reversibly receiving a plug-in card;at least one controller configured as the plug-in card, inserted into the at least one plug-in location, and configured to exchange signals with an electrical module of the objective lens or of an external unit.2. The objective lens main body according to claim 1 , wherein the first controller is configured to control the at least one adjustment drive.3. The objective lens main body according to claim 1 , wherein the electronics board provides an electrical connection between the controller and the electrical module.4. The objective ...

IMAGING DEVICE, IMAGING CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

An imaging device includes: an imaging device body including an imaging element that receives reflected light representing a subject as a subject image, and a body-side suppression unit that suppresses an influence of vibration, which is applied to a device, on the subject image on the basis of a detection result of a detection unit detecting the vibration; and a control unit performing control on the body-side suppression unit to suppress the influence with a limit that is a degree for limiting the suppression of the influence performed by the body-side suppression unit and is determined according to information about an interchangeable imaging lens mounted on the imaging device body. 1. An imaging device , comprising:an imaging device body including an imaging element that receives reflected light representing a subject as a subject image, and a body-side suppression unit that suppresses an influence of vibration, which is applied to a device, on the subject image on the basis of a detection result of a detection unit that detects the vibration; anda control unit that effects control on the body-side suppression unit so as to suppress the influence of vibration in accordance with a degree of limitation that is a degree for limiting the suppression of the influence performed by the body-side suppression unit and that is determined in accordance with information related to an interchangeable imaging lens mounted on the imaging device body, wherein:the influence is broadly classified as comprising a rotation influence that rotates the subject image about a center of the imaging lens and a non-rotation influence that is a different influence from the rotation influence,the body-side suppression unit is configured to selectively perform rotation influence-suppression processing for suppressing the rotation influence by rotating the imaging element about the center of the imaging lens on the basis of the detection result, and non-rotation influence-suppression ...

Mobile Device Case For Capturing Digital Images

A mobile device case for coupling around a mobile device that includes a miniature camera module has defined therein a lens attachment aperture shaped both to permit light from an object to be captured as a digital image to travel along the optical path of the miniature camera module to a built-in image sensor of the miniature camera module of the mobile device, and to facilitate stable coupling of an auxiliary lens in optical alignment with the miniature camera module. The case comprises electric circuit components positioned to balance an attached auxiliary lens approximately at a grip location. 1. A mobile camera system , comprising:a camera-enabled, mobile device; including a miniature camera module embedded within the mobile device including a built-in lens and an image sensor for capturing digital images;a mobile device processor configured for processing the digital images;a mobile device display for viewing the digital images;a case housing coupled around the camera-enabled mobile device, said case housing being configured with a center of gravity approximately at an image capture grip location of the case housing;a lens attachment interface embedded within or integral with the case,an auxiliary lens coupled to the lens attachment interface and stably aligned along the optical path of the miniature camera module; andwherein said case housing has therein disposed a case processor and electrical circuit components that are configured to detect the presence of the auxiliary lens coupled stably in said optical alignment with said miniature camera module, and a case battery that is configured to power the mobile device when the mobile device is low on battery power or is out of battery power.2. The mobile camera system of claim 1 , wherein said case processor and electrical circuit components are disposed at a grip end of the case housing.3. The mobile camera system of claim 1 , wherein said case processor and electrical circuit components are configured to ...

IMAGE-CAPTURING APPARATUS, ACCESSORY APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

The image-capturing apparatus includes a camera communicator configured to provide, with the accessory apparatus, a first data communication channel used for transmitting accessory data from the accessory apparatus to the image-capturing apparatus, and a second data communication channel used for transmitting camera data from the image-capturing apparatus to the accessory apparatus; and a camera controller configured to perform communication with the accessory apparatus through the camera communicator. The camera controller and the accessory apparatus are configured to be capable of switching their communication modes between a first communication mode and a second communication mode. The camera controller is configured to cause the accessory apparatus to transmit the accessory data whose settings of parity bits are different between in the first and second communication modes. 1. An image-capturing apparatus to which an accessory apparatus is detachably attachable , the image-capturing apparatus comprising:a camera communicator configured to provide, with the accessory apparatus, a first data communication channel used for transmitting accessory data from the accessory apparatus to the image-capturing apparatus, and a second data communication channel used for transmitting camera data from the image-capturing apparatus to the accessory apparatus; anda camera controller configured to perform communication with the accessory apparatus through the camera communicator,wherein:the camera controller is configured to be capable of switching its communication mode between a first communication mode and a second communication mode; andthe camera controller is configured to transmit a request to transmit the accessory data whose settings of parity bits are different in the first and second communication modes.2. An image-capturing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the first and second communication modes claim 1 , the settings of the parity bits are ...

ACCESSORY APPARATUS, IMAGE-CAPTURING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

The image-capturing apparatus includes a controller that provides, by switching a signal level of an RTS channel from a first level to a second level, a transmission request to an accessory to cause the accessory to transmit accessory data to the image-capturing apparatus through a DLC channel and transmits camera data to the accessory through a DCL channel. The controller selectively performs a first process to switch, after the accessory receiving the transmission request starts transmitting first accessary data, the signal level from the second level to the first level, and a second process to keep, after the accessory receiving the transmission request ends transmitting the first accessary data, the signal level at the second level. The controller receives, while keeping the signal level at the second level in the second process, second accessory data different from the first accessory data. 1. An image-capturing apparatus to which an accessory apparatus is detachably attachable , the image-capturing apparatus comprising:a camera communicator configured to provide, with the accessory apparatus, three channels that are a notification channel used for providing a notice from the image-capturing apparatus to the accessory apparatus, a first data communication channel used for transmitting accessory data from the accessory apparatus to the image-capturing apparatus, and a second data communication channel used for transmitting camera data from the image-capturing apparatus to the accessory apparatus; anda camera controller configured (a) to provide, by switching a signal level of the notification channel from a first level to a second level, a transmission request as the notice to the accessory apparatus to cause the accessory apparatus to transmit the accessory data to the image-capturing apparatus through the first data communication channel and (b) to transmit the camera data to the accessory apparatus through the second data communication channel,wherein the ...