JP2013162267A - Photographing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a photographing device capable of performing REC view display corresponding to a photographing situation, when displaying a photographing confirmation image in a first or second display part, just after the completion of photographing.SOLUTION: The photographing device includes: an electronic finder 41 performing display on the basis of image data outputted by an imaging part and being capable of observing through an eyepiece part 38; a rear LCD 39 performing the display on the basis of the image data outputted by the imaging part and being capable of observing not through the eyepiece part 38; and an eye sensor 353 detecting whether or not a photographer observes the display in the electronic finder 41. When the eye sensor 353 detects that the electronic finder 41 is observed, REC view is displayed in the electronic finder 41 for the time of an EVF timer (#87→#89→#93). On the other hand, the eye sensor 353 detects that the electronic finder 41 is not observed, the REC view is displayed in the rear LCD 39 for the time of an LCD timer (#87→#89→#91 and #87→#103→#105→#107).

Description

  The present invention includes a first display unit that observes through the eyepiece unit and a second display unit that observes through the eyepiece unit, and the first or second display of the photographing confirmation image immediately after the photographing is finished. The present invention relates to a photographing device that can be displayed on a screen.

  In recent years, in order to display a captured image, an electronic viewfinder (also referred to as EVF) that is observed through an eyepiece and a camera having a rear liquid crystal monitor that can be directly observed without passing through the eyepiece (for example, are known). And Patent Documents 1 to 3). There is also known a camera that displays a REC view (also referred to as a quick view, image confirmation immediately after photographing) for confirming a photographed image immediately after still image photographing.

JP 2007-06436 A JP 2008-245297 A JP 2011-130160 A

  The rec view for confirming a captured image immediately after shooting is usually performed for a predetermined time. When displaying on the electronic finder and the rear liquid crystal monitor described above, the display time of the REC view on both display units is the same time. When looking through the electronic viewfinder, the REC view time may be short because it is a situation of continuous shooting. On the other hand, when viewing a captured image on the rear liquid crystal monitor, it is a situation in which the details of the captured image are confirmed, so it is desired to increase the REC view time. However, according to the conventional technology, such observation time is not changed, and REC view display suitable for the photographing state cannot be performed.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and when displaying a shooting confirmation image on the first or second display unit immediately after the shooting is finished, it is possible to perform a REC view display suitable for the shooting situation. An object is to provide an apparatus.

  In order to achieve the above object, a photographing apparatus according to a first aspect of the present invention includes an imaging unit that captures a subject image and outputs it as image data, displays the image based on the image data output from the imaging unit, and observes through the eyepiece unit. A first display unit that can be displayed, a second display unit that is displayed based on the image data output from the imaging unit, and that can be observed without passing through the eyepiece unit, and a display in the first display unit A detection unit for detecting whether or not the photographer is observing, and depending on the detection output of the detection unit, either one of the first display unit or the second display unit is turned on, and the other is A live view display unit that continuously drives the switching unit to turn off, the imaging unit, the first display unit or the second display unit, and the first display unit. If you perform shooting while using Live View When the shooting confirmation image is controlled to be displayed on the first display unit for the first time, and when the shooting operation is performed during the live view display using the second display unit, the shooting confirmation image is displayed. And a control unit that controls to display the second display unit on the second display unit for a second time.

In the photographing apparatus according to a second invention, in the first invention, the first time is shorter than the second time.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the invention, the first time is zero, and no photographing confirmation is displayed on the first display unit.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first to third aspects of the present invention, when the detection output of the detection unit changes while the photographing confirmation image is displayed, or when the photographing apparatus is operated, the photographing is performed. End the confirmation image display.
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first to fourth aspects of the invention, the first time and the second time are infinite, and the photographing confirmation image is continuously displayed until the photographing apparatus is operated.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the first to fifth aspects of the present invention, the first display section is an electronic viewfinder, and the second display section is a liquid crystal panel disposed on the back of the photographing apparatus. Or it is an organic EL panel, and the detection unit detects whether a photographer is looking into the electronic viewfinder.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided an imaging device that captures a subject image and outputs it as image data, and a first display that displays based on the image data output from the imaging unit and that can be observed through an eyepiece unit. The photographer observes the display on the first display unit, the second display unit that can be observed without passing through the eyepiece unit, and the display on the basis of the image data output from the imaging unit. A detection unit that detects whether or not the photographer is observing the first display unit by the detection unit, and a shooting confirmation image is displayed on the first display unit for a first time. If the detection unit does not detect that the photographer is observing the first display unit, the shooting confirmation image is displayed on the second display unit for a second time. And a control unit that controls to display.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an imaging device capable of displaying a REC view in accordance with an imaging situation when an imaging confirmation image is displayed on the first or second display unit immediately after the imaging is completed.

It is the external appearance perspective view seen from the back side of the camera which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a block diagram mainly showing an electrical configuration of a camera according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the concept of operation | movement of a rec view in the camera which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a power-on reset operation in the camera according to the embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a shooting operation in the camera according to the embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a flowchart showing a REC view operation in the camera of one embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation for changing settings in a camera according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen for a REC view change in the camera which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment will be described using a camera to which the present invention is applied according to the drawings. The camera according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is a digital camera, has an imaging unit, converts an object image into image data by the imaging unit, and arranges the image on the back surface of the main body based on the converted image data. The subject image is displayed in live view (also referred to as a through image display) on the rear LCD 39 or the electronic viewfinder 41. The photographer determines the composition and the photo opportunity by observing the live view display. When the release button is fully pressed, shooting is performed, and for a predetermined time immediately after shooting, a REC view display is displayed on the rear LCD 39 or the electronic viewfinder 41 for confirming the shot image. The image data recorded on the recording medium can be reproduced and displayed on the rear LCD 39 or the electronic viewfinder 41 when the reproduction mode is selected.

  FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a camera according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the back side. A built-in flash 50 for irradiating the subject with auxiliary light is housed in the upper part of the camera body 200. When the built-in flash 50 is in a pop-up state, the built-in flash 50 is in a use state, and the light emitting unit is positioned toward the subject.

  A control panel 40 is disposed on the upper surface of the camera body 200. The control panel 40 is a display device such as a liquid crystal display, and displays shooting information such as an aperture value and a shutter speed value for shooting. The control panel 40 may be omitted and the shooting information may be displayed on the rear LCD 39.

  A rear dial 23 is arranged on the upper right of the back of the camera body 200. The rear dial 23 is rotatable in the clockwise direction and the counterclockwise direction, and the rotation direction and the rotation amount are detected and output. A front dial 22 (see FIG. 2) is disposed on the front left grip portion of the camera body 200. Like the rear dial 23, it can be rotated clockwise and counterclockwise, and its rotation direction and rotation amount are detected and output. In addition, a release button is disposed on the upper left part of the front left grip portion of the camera body 200. The release button includes a first release switch that is turned on when the photographer is half-pressed and a second release switch that is turned on when the photographer is fully pressed.

  A live view display button (hereinafter referred to as LV display button) 31 is disposed below the rear dial 23. Live view display refers to displaying a subject image on a display device such as a liquid crystal monitor for subject image observation based on image data acquired by an image sensor. By operating this LV display button 31, the live view display mode is set, and when it is operated again, the live view display mode can be canceled.

  A cross button 32 is disposed below the LV display button 31. The cross button 32 is composed of four buttons, an upper cross button, a lower cross button, a right cross button, and a left cross button. When the cursor is displayed on the rear liquid crystal monitor 39, the cross button 32 is used to move the cursor. . An OK button 33 is disposed substantially at the center of the four cross buttons 32. The OK button 33 is an operation member for determining the item selected by the cross button 32.

  A power switch 34 is disposed below the cross button 32. The power switch 34 is an operation member for controlling execution of the camera operation of the camera. That is, the camera according to the present embodiment performs various operations when the power switch 34 is on, and does not perform camera operations when the power switch 34 is off.

  An eyepiece 38 is provided at the upper portion of the center of the back surface of the camera body 200, and an eyepiece lens 352 is disposed therein. The camera body 200 is a so-called single-lens camera (also referred to as a mirrorless camera), and a finder optical system of an electronic finder 41 is disposed therein, and a liquid crystal monitor for an electronic finder (referred to as an EVF LCD) through the finder optical system. The image displayed on 351 (see FIG. 2) is emitted from this eyepiece lens 352. The photographer can observe a subject image or the like via the eyepiece lens 352. The EVF LCD 251, the eyepiece lens 352, and an LCD drive circuit 354 (see FIG. 2) described later function as a first display unit.

  An eye sensor 352 is disposed in the vicinity of the eyepiece lens 352 of the eyepiece 38. The eye sensor 352 includes a pair of light projecting / receiving elements and outputs a detection signal when an object is present in the vicinity of the eyepiece 38. The eye sensor 352 functions as a detection unit that detects whether the photographer is observing the display on the electronic viewfinder 41 that functions as the first display unit, and detects whether the photographer is looking into the eyepiece 38. To do.

  A rear liquid crystal monitor (hereinafter referred to as a rear LCD) 39 that functions as a second display unit is disposed below the eyepiece unit 38. The rear LCD 39 is a display device that performs live view display, reproduces and displays recorded subject images, and displays shooting information and menus. As long as these displays can be performed, not only a liquid crystal but also an organic EL, for example, may be used. In this embodiment, the camera body 200 is arranged on the back surface, but is not limited to the back surface as long as the photographer can observe without passing through the eyepiece 38.

  A menu button 35 is disposed below the rear LCD 39 and on the left side of the power switch 34. The menu button 35 is an operation member for setting and canceling the menu mode. The menu mode is a mode for performing various modes and other settings of the camera. When the menu mode is set, a menu is displayed on the rear LCD 39. The photographer selects a desired mode or the like from the menu display with the cross button 32 and confirms with the OK button 33.

  A playback button 36 is arranged on the left side of the menu button 35. The playback button 36 is an operation member that reads out image data recorded on a recording medium or the like and instructs a playback mode in which a subject image is played back and displayed on the rear LCD 39 based on the image data.

  Next, the electric circuit of the camera according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram shown in FIG. This camera includes an interchangeable lens 100 and a camera body 200. In the present embodiment, the interchangeable lens 100 and the camera body 200 are configured separately and are electrically connected by the communication contact 341. However, the interchangeable lens 100 and the camera body 200 can be configured integrally. .

  Inside the interchangeable lens 100, a photographing optical system 101 for focus adjustment and focal length adjustment, and a diaphragm 103 for adjusting the aperture amount are arranged. The photographing optical system 101 is driven by an optical system driving mechanism 107, and the diaphragm 103 is driven by an aperture driving mechanism 109. The focus position (focus position) of the photographing optical system 101 driven by the optical system drive mechanism 107 is detected by the focus position detection mechanism 105, and the focal length of the optical system 101 is detected by the zoom position detection mechanism 106.

  The optical system drive mechanism 107, the aperture drive mechanism 109, the focus position detection mechanism 105, and the zoom position detection mechanism 106 are each connected to a lens CPU 111, and the lens CPU 111 is connected to the camera body 200 via a communication contact 341. ing.

  A lens ROM 113 and a lens RAM 115 are connected to the lens CPU 111. The lens ROM 113 is an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory, and stores a program for causing the lens CPU 111 to execute, unique information of the interchangeable lens 100, and the like. The lens RAM 115 is an electrically rewritable volatile memory, and is a temporary storage area used for executing the above-described program.

  The lens CPU 111 controls the interchangeable lens 100. The lens CPU 111 controls the optical system driving mechanism 107 to perform focusing and zoom driving, and controls the diaphragm driving mechanism 109 to perform aperture value control. Further, the lens CPU 111 transmits the focal length and focal position information detected by the focus position detection mechanism 105 and the zoom position detection mechanism 106 to the camera body 200.

  A focal plane type shutter 213 for controlling the exposure time is disposed in the camera body 200 on the optical axis of the photographing lens 101, and this shutter 213 is driven and controlled by a shutter drive mechanism 237. A light emission permission signal circuit 212 is connected to the shutter 213. The light emission permission signal circuit 212 outputs a light emission permission signal for flash light emission to the input circuit 271 described later at the end of the front curtain travel of the focal plane shutter.

  An imaging element 221 is disposed behind the shutter 213 and photoelectrically converts a subject image formed by the photographing optical system 101 into an electrical signal. Needless to say, a two-dimensional solid-state image sensor such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) can be used as the image sensor 221.

  The image sensor 221 is connected to the image sensor drive circuit 223, and the image sensor drive circuit 223 reads an image signal from the image sensor 221. The image sensor driving circuit 223 is connected to a preprocessing circuit 225. The preprocessing circuit 225 performs preprocessing for image processing such as pixel thinning processing for live view display and clipping processing for enlarged display. Do. The image pickup unit is configured by the image pickup element 221, the image pickup element driving circuit 223, and the preprocessing circuit 225.

  A dust filter 215 and an infrared cut filter / low pass filter 217 are disposed between the shutter 213 and the image sensor 221. A piezoelectric element is fixed around the dustproof filter 215, and this piezoelectric element is vibrated with ultrasonic waves by a dustproof filter driving circuit 235. The dust adhering to the dust filter 215 is removed by the vibration wave generated in the piezoelectric element.

  The infrared cut filter / low pass filter 217 is an optical filter for removing the infrared light component and the high frequency component from the subject light flux. The dust-proof filter 215, the infrared cut filter / low-pass filter 217, and the image sensor 221 are integrally formed in an airtight manner so that dust and the like do not enter. The integrated image sensor 221 and the like can be moved by the shift mechanism 233 along the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction on the image pickup surface of the image sensor 221, respectively.

  The camera shake sensor 229 is an angular acceleration sensor or the like that detects vibration caused by camera shake or the like applied to the camera body 200, and this output is connected to the camera shake correction circuit 230. The camera shake correction circuit 230 generates a camera shake correction signal for removing vibrations such as camera shake, and the output of the camera shake correction circuit 230 is connected to the shift mechanism drive circuit 231.

  The shift mechanism drive circuit 231 inputs a camera shake correction signal, and drives the shift mechanism 233 based on this signal. By this shift mechanism 233, the image sensor 221 and the like are moved so as to cancel vibrations such as camera shake applied to the camera body 200, thereby performing vibration isolation.

  The tilt sensor 227 detects angular acceleration about three axes and outputs a value corresponding to the tilt of the camera body 200. The inclination detection circuit 228 is connected to the inclination sensor 227, and obtains the inclination state from the steady state value of the inclination sensor 227 and the acceleration from the change amount of the inclination sensor 227, and outputs these values.

  The light source sensor 244 is a sensor for detecting a light source of ambient light of a subject such as a fluorescent lamp or sunlight. The light source processing circuit 245 is connected to the light source sensor 244 and outputs light source data corresponding to the light source. The illuminance sensor 246 is a sensor for measuring the illuminance on the camera 200. The illuminance processing circuit 247 is connected to the illuminance sensor 246 and outputs illuminance data corresponding to the illuminance.

  The remote control reception sensor 248 is an infrared sensor for receiving a remote control command by infrared rays or the like from a remote control device (not shown). The remote control reception processing circuit 249 is connected to the remote control reception sensor 248, inputs a signal from this sensor, and outputs a remote control signal.

The pre-processing circuit 225 described above is an ASIC (Application Specific
Integrated Circuit is connected to a data bus 252 in an application-specific integrated circuit) 250, and is connected to each circuit in the ASIC 250 via the data bus 252. The preprocessing circuit 225 is also connected to the contrast AF circuit 253 and the AE circuit 255.

  The contrast AF circuit 253 extracts a high frequency component based on the image signal output from the preprocessing circuit 225, and outputs contrast information based on the high frequency component to the body CPU 251. The AE circuit 255 outputs photometric information corresponding to the subject brightness to the body CPU 251 based on the image signal output from the preprocessing circuit 225.

  The body CPU 251 connected to the data bus 252, the contrast AF circuit 253, and the AE circuit 255 controls the operation of the camera according to the program stored in the flash memory 277.

  The body CPU 251 includes the electronic viewfinder 41 that functions as the first display unit, and the first display unit that functions as the first display unit according to the detection output of the eye sensor 353 that functions as a detection unit that detects whether the photographer is observing the display on the electronic viewfinder 41. 2 functions as a switching unit that turns on one of the rear LCDs 39 functioning as a display unit and turns off the other.

  In addition, when the body CPU 251 performs the shooting operation during the live view display using the first display unit functioning as the electronic viewfinder 41, the body CPU 251 displays the shooting confirmation image on the first display unit for the first time. On the other hand, when a shooting operation is performed during live view display using the rear LCD 39 functioning as the second display unit, a shooting confirmation image is displayed on the second display unit for a second time. It functions as a control unit for controlling as described above.

  In addition, when the body CPU 251 detects that the photographer is observing the first display unit by the eye sensor 353 functioning as the detection unit, the body CPU 251 displays the shooting confirmation image on the first display unit for the first time. If the detection unit does not detect that the photographer is observing the first display unit, the shooting confirmation image is displayed on the second display unit for a second time. It functions as a control unit for controlling.

  In addition to the body CPU 251, the data bus 252 includes an image processing circuit 257, a compression / decompression circuit 259, a video signal output circuit 261, a switch detection circuit 268, an input / output circuit 271, a communication circuit 273, a flash memory control circuit 275, and an SDRAM control circuit. 279, a recording medium control circuit 283, and a dial detection circuit 289 are connected.

  The image processing circuit 257 performs various types of image processing such as digital amplification (digital gain adjustment processing) of digital image data, color correction, gamma (γ) correction, contrast correction, and live view display image generation. The compression / decompression circuit 259 is a circuit for compressing the image data temporarily stored in the SDRAM 281 by a compression method such as JPEG or TIFF and decompressing it for display or the like. Note that image compression is not limited to JPEG or TIFF, and other compression methods can be applied.

  The video signal output circuit 261 is connected to the rear LCD 39 via the LCD drive circuit 263, is connected to the EVF LCD 351 via the LCD drive circuit 354, and can be connected to the external display device 330 via the contact 330a. The video signal output circuit 261 is a circuit for converting image data stored in the SDRAM 281, the recording medium A 285, and the recording medium B 287 into a video signal for display on the rear LCD 39, the EVF LCD 351, and the like. The video signal output circuit 261, the LCD driving circuit 263, the LCD driving circuit 354, and the like perform live view display by continuously driving the EVF LCD 351 functioning as the first display unit and the rear LCD functioning as the second display unit. Functions as a live view display.

  Various switches 269 including a 1R switch that detects the first stroke (half press) of the release button, a 2R switch that detects the second stroke (full press), and a live view display switch that is turned on by operating the live view display button 31 Are connected to the data bus 252 via the switch detection circuit 268. In addition, the various switches 269 include a menu switch linked to the menu button 35, a playback switch linked to the playback button 36, a power switch 34, and other various switches linked to other operation members. .

  Input connected to the light emission permission signal circuit 212, the dustproof filter driving circuit 235, the shutter driving mechanism 237, the light source processing circuit 245, the illuminance processing circuit 247, the remote control reception processing circuit 249, the tilt detection circuit 228, and the shift mechanism driving circuit 231. The output circuit 271 controls data input / output with each circuit such as the body CPU 251 via the data bus 252. The input / output circuit 271 is also connected to an LCD orientation detection circuit 265, a charging circuit 301, and a flash light emission circuit 303, which will be described later.

  A communication circuit 273 connected to the lens CPU 111 via a communication contact 341 is connected to the data bus 252 and exchanges data and communicates control commands with the body CPU 251 and the like.

  The flash memory control circuit 275 is connected to a flash memory 277. The flash memory 277 stores a program for controlling the operation of the digital single-lens reflex camera. As described above, the body CPU 251 The camera is controlled according to the program stored in the flash memory 277. Note that the flash memory 277 is an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory.

  The SDRAM 281 is connected to the data bus 252 via the SDRAM control circuit 279, and the SDRAM 281 temporarily stores the image data processed by the image processing circuit 257 or the image data compressed by the compression / decompression circuit 259. This is a buffer memory.

  A recording medium control circuit 283 connected to the data bus 252 is connected to the recording medium A 285 and the recording medium B 287, and controls recording of image data and the like on these recording media A 285 and B 287 and reading of the image data and the like.

  Recording medium A285 and recording medium B287 are loaded with any of rewritable recording media such as xD picture card (registered trademark), compact flash (registered trademark), SD memory card (registered trademark) or memory stick (registered trademark). It is configured so that it can be attached to and detached from the camera body 200. In addition, the hard disk may be configured to be connectable via a communication contact. Note that the recording media A285 and B287 are the same type of recording media, and combinations such as combinations with different storage capacities and combinations of different types of recording media are free.

  The dial detection circuit 289 is connected to the front dial 22 and the rear dial 23, respectively, and detects the rotation direction and rotation amount of each dial.

  In the camera main body 200, a power supply circuit 291 for supplying power to each circuit and each mechanism in the main body is provided. A built-in battery 292 and an external power supply 293 can be connected to the power supply circuit 291.

  The LCD orientation detection circuit 265 detects the orientation of the rear LCD 39. That is, the rear LCD 39 can change its orientation to a vertical position or a horizontal position, detects this orientation, and transmits it to the body CPU 251 via the input / output circuit 271.

  A control panel drive circuit 297 is connected to the control panel 40 described above, and the control panel drive circuit 297 is connected to the body CPU 251. The body CPU 251 displays shooting information and the like on the control panel 40 via the control panel drive circuit 297.

  An EVF LCD 351 is disposed on the optical axis of the eyepiece 352 described above, and the EVF LCD 351 is connected to the LCD drive circuit 354. The LCD drive circuit 354 receives the video signal from the video signal output circuit 261 and displays an image such as a live view on the EVF LCD 351. This image can be observed by the photographer via the eyepiece lens 352. Further, the eye sensor 353 is disposed in the vicinity of the eyepiece lens 352 as described above (see FIG. 1), and the output of the eye sensor 353 is connected to the input / output circuit 271.

  The built-in flash 50 disposed in the camera body 200 includes a charging circuit 301, a flash light emitting circuit 303, a light emitting tube 305, and the like. The charging circuit 301 receives power supply from the battery 292, the external power supply 293 or the like, boosts the voltage, and charges it. The flash light emission circuit 303 performs light emission control such as applying a voltage boosted by the charging circuit 301 to the light emission tube 305 at a predetermined timing.

  The external flash 310 is an external flash device, and is connected to the camera body 200 via the contacts 310a and 310b. In the external flash 310, a flash CPU 311, a charging circuit 313, a flash light emission circuit 315, an arc tube 317, a reflector 318, and a zoom drive circuit 319 are disposed.

  The flash CPU 311 controls the external flash 310, and communicates with the body CPU 251 via the contact 310b and the communication circuit 273. The charging circuit 313 boosts the voltage of the power supply battery loaded in the external flash 310 and charges it. The flash light emission circuit 315 emits light in response to a light emission command received via the body CPU 251 and the contact 310a. The zoom drive circuit 319 drives and controls the distance between the arc tube 317 and the reflection shade 318 according to the focal length of the photographing optical system 101, and controls the irradiation angle according to the focal length of the photographing optical system 101 and the like. .

  The external device 320 is a device such as a personal computer (PC), and communicates with the body CPU 251 via the contact 320a and the communication circuit 273. The external display device 330 is a display device such as a television and is connected to the video signal output circuit 261 through the contact 330a. A display device drive circuit 331 and a display device 333 are disposed inside the external display device 330. Based on the video signal from the video signal output circuit 261, the display device driving circuit 331 displays a recorded image or the like on the display device 333.

  Next, an outline of the REC view display on the rear LCD 39 and the REC view display on the electronic viewfinder 41 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As described above, for a predetermined time immediately after the release button is fully pressed and photographing is performed, a rec view display is performed on the rear LCD 39 or the electronic viewfinder 41 for confirming the photographed image. The time for confirmation (also referred to as “rec view time”) on the rear LCD 39 and the electronic viewfinder 41 at this time can be set to a time prepared in advance by the photographer and an infinite time (see FIG. 8). ). When the set REC view time is infinite, the flow follows (S1) to (S4) in FIG. On the other hand, when the set time is finite, the flow is (S1) to (S11) to (S17).

  In the example of FIG. 3, the REC view time for the electronic viewfinder 41 is set shorter than the REC view time for the rear LCD 39. Since this is a situation in which images are continuously shot while looking through the electronic viewfinder 41, the REC view time is set to a short time. On the other hand, when viewing an image that has already been shot on the rear LCD monitor, Since the details have been confirmed, the REC view time is extended. Also, the REC view time for the electronic viewfinder 41 may be zero. In this case, when taking a picture while looking through the electronic viewfinder 41, the REC view time becomes zero and the REC view display is not performed.

  Now, assume that photographing is performed while the electronic viewfinder 41 is being observed (see S1). At this time, if the REC view time is set to infinity, when the photographer looks into the electronic viewfinder 41, the REC view is displayed on the electronic viewfinder (see S2), and the photographer looks into the electronic viewfinder 41. If not, a REC view is displayed on the rear LCD 39 (see S3). In FIG. 3, the REC view is displayed on the rear LCD 39 after the REC view is displayed on the electronic viewfinder 41. However, the order may be reversed, or only one of them may be displayed. Note that the REC view display on the rear LCD 39 is turned off when the REC view is displayed on the electronic viewfinder 41, and the REC view display on the electronic finder 41 is turned off when the REC view display is displayed on the rear LCD 39. When the release button is pressed halfway (1R operation) after the end of the REC view, live view display is performed on the rear LCD 39 (S4).

  Next, when photographing is performed while the electronic viewfinder 41 is being observed when a finite time is set as the REC view time (see S1), the EVF timer for the electronic viewfinder 41 and the LCD timer for the rear LCD 39 are set. The timing operation starts (see S11). If the photographer does not look into the electronic viewfinder 41, the REC view display is performed on the rear LCD 39 (see S12). When the time measured by the LCD timer ends, the REC view display ends and a live view display is made on the rear LCD 39 (see S13).

  In addition, when the REC view timer is started and the finder view is being observed with the electronic viewfinder 41, when the EVF timer ends (S14), the REC view is displayed on the rear LCD 39 (see S15). As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 3, the LCD timer is set longer than the EVF timer. When the LCD timer ends, live view display is performed on the rear LCD 39 (see S16).

  Further, when the REC view timer is started and both the EVF timer and the LCD timer are ended (S17), a live view display is displayed on the rear LCD 39 (S18).

  Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. These flows are executed by the body CPU 251 in accordance with a program stored in the flash memory 277.

  The power-on reset flow shown in FIG. 4 starts when a battery 292 is loaded in the camera body 200 or an external power supply 293 is connected. First, it is determined whether the power switch 34 of the camera body 200 is on (# 1). If the result of determination is that the power switch 34 is off, the sleep state, which is a low power consumption state, is entered (# 3).

  In this sleep state, interrupt processing is performed only when the power switch 34 is turned on, and processing for power-on is performed in step # 5 and subsequent steps. Until the power switch 34 is turned on, operations other than the power switch interrupt processing are stopped to prevent the power battery from being consumed.

  In step # 1, if the power switch 34 is on, or if the sleep state is left in step # 3, power supply is started (# 5). Next, a dust removing operation is performed in the dust filter 215 (# 7). In this step, a driving voltage is applied from the dustproof filter driving circuit 235 to the piezoelectric element fixed to the dustproof filter 215, and dust and the like are removed by ultrasonic vibration waves.

  Next, if there is information such as the shooting mode set by the front dial 22 or the rear dial 23, ISO sensitivity, manually set shutter speed or aperture value, the shooting mode and shooting conditions are read (#). 9). At this time, the lens CPU 111 also reads lens information such as the aperture stop and focal length information of the interchangeable lens 100 via the communication circuit 273.

  Once the shooting mode and shooting conditions have been read, photometry and exposure amount calculation are performed (# 11). Here, the subject brightness is measured by the AE circuit 255 based on the image data from the image sensor 221. Based on the measured subject brightness, an exposure amount such as an aperture value and a shutter speed for obtaining proper exposure is calculated. The exposure amount is calculated according to the shooting mode and shooting conditions set in step # 9. Further, the aperture value and shutter speed value based on the exposure amount calculated here, or these manually set values are displayed on the rear LCD 39, the electronic viewfinder 41, and the control panel 40.

  Once photometry and exposure amount calculation are performed, the detection signal of the eye sensor is then determined (# 13). As described above, the eye sensor 352 outputs a detection signal when an object (for example, a photographer) exists in the vicinity of the eyepiece 38. In this step, if an object is present in the vicinity of the eyepiece 38, it is determined to be on, while if it is not present, it is determined to be off.

  If the result of determination in step # 13 is OFF, then the EVF LCD 351 is turned off (# 15), and live view display is performed on the rear LCD 39 (# 17). As a result of the determination of the detection signal of the eye sensor 353, the photographer does not look at the electronic viewfinder 41 while looking through the eyepiece 38, so the EVF LCD 351 is turned off and live view display is performed on the rear LCD 39.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in step # 13 is on, the rear LCD 39 is turned off (# 31), and EVF live view display is performed (# 33). As a result of determination of the detection signal of the eye sensor 353, the photographer looks into the eye finder 38 and observes the electronic viewfinder 41. Therefore, the back LCD 39 is turned off and live view display is performed on the EVF LCD 351.

  In the live view display in steps # 17 and # 33, image processing such as thinning out the number of pixels is performed by the preprocessing circuit 225 or the image processing circuit 257 based on the image data from the image sensor 221 and the subject image is displayed on the rear LCD 39 or A moving image is displayed on the EVF LCD 351. Every time image data is read from the image sensor 221, the subject image is updated.

  If live view display is performed on the rear LCD in step # 17 or live view display is performed on the EVF LCD in step # 33, it is next determined whether or not an operation with the operation member has been performed (# 19). . In this step, it is determined by the switch detection circuit 268 whether any one of the 1R switch, the setting switch (menu switch), the reproduction switch, and the power switch has been operated.

  If the result of determination in step # 19 is that there has been no operation, processing returns to step # 11 and the aforementioned operation is executed. On the other hand, if the result of determination is that an operation has been performed, it is next determined whether or not the release button has been half-pressed, that is, whether or not the 1R switch is on (# 21).

  If the result of determination in step # 21 is that the 1R switch is on, a shooting operation subroutine for shooting preparation and shooting is executed (# 41). When the release button is fully pressed (2R switch is turned on) in this subroutine, shooting is performed, and a REC review is displayed after the shooting is completed. Details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the result of determination in step # 21 is that the 1R switch is not on, or if a shooting operation has been executed in step # 41, it is next determined whether or not the setting switch is on (# 23). . In this step, it is determined whether or not the menu button (setting button) 35 or the like is operated to set the menu mode (setting mode).

  If the result of determination in step # 23 is menu mode (setting mode), the setting is changed (# 43). In this setting change subroutine, various setting change processing such as REC view time setting change is performed. Details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the result of determination in step # 23 is that the setting switch is not on, or if the setting change subroutine in step # 43 is executed, it is next determined whether or not the regeneration switch is on (# 25). If the result of this determination is that the regeneration switch is on, regeneration operation is executed (# 45). In the reproduction operation, the image data recorded on the recording medium A 285 or the recording medium B 287 is read and reproduced and displayed on the rear LCD 39, the EVF LCD 351, the external display device 330, or the like.

  If the result of determination in step # 25 is that the regeneration switch is not on, or if the regeneration operation subroutine in step # 45 is executed, it is next determined whether or not the power switch 34 is on (# 27). . If the result of this determination is that the power switch 34 is on, processing returns to step # 11 and the aforementioned operation is executed.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in step # 27 is that the power switch is not on, power supply is stopped (# 29), processing returns to step # 3, and the aforementioned sleep state is entered.

  Next, the subroutine for the photographing operation in step # 41 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  When the shooting operation subroutine is entered, first, contrast AF is performed (# 51). Here, based on the image data from the image sensor 221, drive control of the imaging optical system 101 is performed so that the high frequency component of the image data output from the contrast AF circuit 253 has a peak value.

  Once contrast AF has been carried out, photometry and exposure amount calculation are then carried out in the same manner as in step # 11 (# 53). The aperture value and shutter speed value based on the exposure amount calculated here, or these manually set values are displayed on the rear LCD 39, the control panel 40, or the EVF LCD 351.

  Once photometry and exposure amount calculation have been performed, it is next determined whether or not the release button has been fully pressed, that is, whether or not the 2R switch is on (# 55). If the result of this determination is that the 2R switch is not on, it is determined whether or not the 1R switch is on (# 57).

  If the result of determination in step # 57 is that the 1R switch is not on, the photographer's finger has been released from the release button, so the shooting operation subroutine is terminated, and the flow returns to the original flow. On the other hand, if the result of determination in step # 57 is that the 1R switch is on, at least the photographer's finger is on the release button, the process returns to step # 55, and this step and step # 57 are alternated. The standby state is determined.

  If the result of determination in step # 55 is that the 2R switch is on, then the photographer has fully pressed the release button, and the operation proceeds to exposure. First, the shutter 213 is closed (# 61). Since the shutter 213 needs to be charged when performing the exposure operation, the shutter 213 is temporarily closed.

  Once the shutter 213 is closed, the diaphragm 103 is then squeezed (# 63). In this step, a stop instruction is given to the lens CPU 111 so that the aperture value obtained based on the exposure amount calculation in step # 53 or the manually set aperture value is obtained.

  Subsequently, an exposure operation is performed (# 65). In this step, the front curtain of the shutter 213 is driven and charge accumulation is started in the image sensor 221. When a predetermined time elapses, the rear curtain of the shutter 213 is caused to travel and the charge accumulation in the image sensor 221 is terminated.

  When the exposure operation is completed, the aperture 103 is then opened (# 67). That is, the body CPU 251 transmits an instruction to the lens CPU 111 so that the aperture 103 becomes the full aperture value.

  Once the aperture is opened, the shutter 213 is then opened (# 69). In order to resume the live view display, the front curtain of the shutter 213 is run and the shutter is opened in order to guide the subject light flux from the photographing optical system 101 to the image sensor 221.

  When the shutter 213 is opened, next, an image is read (# 71). In this step, an image signal is read from the image sensor 221 by the image sensor drive circuit 223. Subsequently, image processing is performed (# 73). Here, the image signal read from the image sensor 221 is subjected to various image processing by the preprocessing circuit 225, the image processing circuit 257, the compression / decompression circuit 259, and the like.

  Once image processing has been performed, REC view is next performed (# 75). Here, the captured images acquired in steps # 61 to # 73 are displayed on the electronic viewfinder 41 or the rear LCD 39 during the REC view time. Detailed operation of the REC view will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Also, image recording is performed (# 77). In the image recording, the image data in the image data output area subjected to the image processing is recorded on the recording medium A 285 or the recording medium B 287 by the recording medium control circuit 283. In the flow of FIG. 5, the recording is described in the order in which the image recording is performed after the REC view is performed. However, the recording may be performed in reverse, or both may be performed in parallel. When the image recording is completed, the original flow is restored.

  Next, the detailed operation of the REC view in step # 75 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. When the REC view flow is entered, REC view display is first performed on the EVF (# 81). In general, since shooting is often performed while checking the subject with the electronic viewfinder 41 at the time of shooting, in the present embodiment, the EVF LCD 351 of the electronic viewfinder 41 is used for rec view display.

  When the REC view display is performed on the EVF, the EVF timer is then started (# 83), and then the LCD timer is started (# 85). Since the REC view display is performed for a predetermined time, a timer for measuring the predetermined time is started here. This predetermined time is set in the setting change in step # 41 (see FIG. 4).

  When the EVF timer and the LCD timer are started, it is next determined whether or not the EVF timer has elapsed (# 87). Here, it is determined whether or not the EVF timer that has started the timing operation in step # 83 has reached a predetermined time.

  If the result of determination in step # 87 is that the EVF timer has not elapsed, it is determined whether or not the eye sensor is on as in step # 13 (# 89). Here, the determination is made based on the detection signal from the eye sensor 353.

  If the result of determination in step # 89 is that the eye sensor is off, that is, if the photographer is not looking into the eyepiece 38, rec view display is performed on the rear LCD 39 (# 91). Here, REC view display is performed on the rear LCD 39 based on the image data subjected to image processing in step # 73 (see FIG. 5).

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in step # 89 is that the eye sensor is on, that is, if the photographer is looking into the eyepiece 38, REC view display is performed on the EVF (# 93). Here, REC view display is performed on the EVF LCD 351 based on the image data subjected to the image processing in step # 73 (see FIG. 5).

  If REC view display is performed on the rear LCD in step # 91, it is next determined whether or not the LCD timer has elapsed (# 95). Here, it is determined whether or not the LCD timer that has started the timing operation in step # 85 has counted a predetermined time.

  If the result of determination in step # 95 is that the LCD timer has not elapsed, or if the result of determination in step # 89 is that the eye sensor is on and rec view display is being performed on the EVF LCD 351, then Then, it is determined whether or not there is an operation (# 97). Here, it is determined whether or not any one of the various switches 269 is operated by the switch detection circuit 268. If the result of this determination is that there has been no operation, processing returns to step # 87.

  As a result of the determination in step # 95, if the LCD timer measures a predetermined time or if there is an operation as a result of the determination in step # 97, the REC view display is terminated and the original flow is returned to.

  If the result of determination in step # 87 is that the EVF timer has elapsed, live view display is performed on the EVF (# 101). Here, since the time measured by the EVF timer has passed a predetermined time, the REC view display on the electronic finder 41 (EVF LCD 351) is terminated and the live view display is performed.

  If live view display is performed on the EVF, it is next determined whether or not the LCD timer has elapsed (# 103). Here, it is determined whether or not the LCD timer started in step # 85 has reached a predetermined time.

  If the result of determination in step # 103 is that the LCD timer has not elapsed, it is next determined whether or not the eye sensor is on, as in steps # 13 and # 89 (# 105). Determination is based on a detection signal from the eye sensor 353.

  If the result of determination in step # 105 is OFF, that is, if the photographer is not looking into the eyepiece 38, rec view display is performed on the rear LCD 39 (# 107). Rec view display is performed on the rear LCD 39 based on the image data processed in step # 73 (see FIG. 5).

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in step # 105 is that the eye sensor is on, that is, if the photographer is looking into the eyepiece 38, live view display is performed on the EVF (# 109). As a result of the determination in step # 87, the time measured by the EVF timer has passed a predetermined time, so live view display is performed based on the image data from the image sensor 221.

  If REC view display is performed on the rear LCD in step # 107, it is next determined whether or not the LCD timer has elapsed (# 111). Here, it is determined whether or not the LCD timer that has started the timing operation in step # 85 has reached a predetermined time.

  If the result of determination in step # 111 is that the LCD timer has not elapsed, or if live view display has been made on the EVF LCD 351, then whether or not there is an operation is determined as in step # 97. (# 113). Here, it is determined whether or not any one of the various switches 269 is operated by the switch detection circuit 268. If there is no operation as a result of this determination, the process returns to step # 103. Therefore, until the LCD timer time elapses and the operation switch is not operated, the REC view display is continued on the rear LCD 39 or the live view display is continued on the EVF LCD 351.

  As a result of the determination in step # 103 or # 111, if the LCD timer measures a predetermined time or if there is an operation as a result of the determination in step # 113, the REC view display is turned off and the original flow is restored. Return.

  In this way, in the REC view flow in this embodiment, until the EVF timer elapses (# 87 → No), when looking into the eyepiece 38, the electronic viewfinder 40 (EVF LCD 351) is REC view. On the other hand, display is performed (# 93). On the other hand, when the eyepiece 38 is not viewed, a rec view display is performed on the rear LCD 39 (# 91). If the EVF timer has elapsed but the LCD timer has not elapsed (# 87 → Yes), a live view display is performed on the electronic viewfinder 40 (EVF LCD 351) when looking into the eyepiece 38 (# 109). On the other hand, when the eyepiece 38 is not looked at, the REC view is displayed on the rear LCD 39 (# 107).

  Also, in the REC view flow in the present embodiment, when the eye sensor 353 detects that the photographer is observing the electronic viewfinder 41 (# 89 → On), the REC view image is sent to the electronic viewfinder 41 by EFF recording. If the photographer does not detect that the photographer is observing the electronic viewfinder 41 (# 89 → Off, # 105 → Off), the REC view image is displayed on the rear LCD 39. View time is displayed (# 91, # 107).

  Further, in the present embodiment, when there is an operation of the operation member during the REC view display period, the REC view display is terminated (# 97, # 113). When infinite (HOLD) (see FIG. 8) is selected as the REC view time, the REC view display is continued until the operation member is operated. Further, when the detection output of the eye sensor 351 changes during the REC view display (# 89), the display destination of the REC view display changes. In this case, when the detection output of the eye sensor 351 changes, the REC view display may be terminated.

  Next, detailed operation of the setting change in step # 43 (see FIG. 4) will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. If the setting change flow is entered, it is first determined whether or not the EVF REC view time is selected (# 121). When the menu button 35 is operated, the menu screen is displayed on the rear LCD 39, and the setting is changed on the menu screen. On the menu screen, an icon for changing the setting of the EVF rec view time, an icon for changing the setting of the LCD rec view time, and an icon for changing other settings are displayed. In this step, it is determined whether or not the EVF REC view time setting change icon has been selected by operating the cross button 32 or the like.

  If the result of determination in step # 121 is that EVF REC view time has been selected, EVF REC view time is set (# 127). When the EVF REC view time is selected, the REC view time setting value illustrated in FIG. 8 is displayed, and the photographer operates the cross button 32 or the like to select the REC view time intended by the photographer. If 0 second is selected as the REC view time, the REC view time becomes zero, and no REC view display is made on the electronic viewfinder 41. If HOLD is selected as the REC view time, the REC view time becomes infinite. In this case, the REC view display continues until it is operated in steps # 97 and # 113 (see FIG. 6).

  If the EVF rec view time is set in step # 127, or if the result of determination in step # 121 is not EVF rec view time, it is next determined whether or not the rear LCD rec view time is set (# 123). In this step, it is determined whether or not the LCD rec view time setting change icon has been selected by operating the cross button 32 or the like.

  If the result of determination in step # 123 is that LCD rec view time has been selected, LCD rec view time is set (# 129). When the LCD rec view time is selected, the rec view time setting value illustrated in FIG. 8 is displayed as in the case of the EVF rec view time setting, and the photographer operates the cross button 32 or the like, Select the REC view time intended by the photographer. In this step, the REC view time determined by the photographer is set. Note that 0 seconds may not be displayed as the LCD rec view time. FIG. 8 is an example, and the EVF REC view and the LCD REC view time may be a time other than the display, or the numerical values may be appropriately changed by a dial or the like.

  If the LCD rec view time is set in step # 129, or if the result of determination in step # 123 is that it is not the LCD rec view time, it is next determined whether or not there is any other setting (# 125). On the menu screen, various setting icons are displayed in addition to the REC view time setting. In this step, it is determined whether another icon has been selected. If the result of determination in step # 125 is another setting, the selected setting is made (# 131).

  If other settings are made in step # 131, or if the result of determination in step # 125 is that there are no other settings, the setting change flow is terminated and the original flow is restored.

  As described above, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first display unit (electronic finder 41) that is displayed based on the image data output from the imaging unit and can be observed through the eyepiece unit 38, and the imaging unit Whether or not the photographer is observing the display on the second display unit (rear LCD 39) that can be displayed without passing through the eyepiece unit 38, and the display on the first display unit. When a shooting operation is performed during live view display using the detection unit (eye sensor 353) for detecting the image and the first display unit, the shooting confirmation image is displayed on the first display unit for the first time. 6 (# 87 → # 89 → # 93 in FIG. 6), on the other hand, when a shooting operation is performed during live view display using the second display unit, a shooting confirmation image is displayed on the second display unit. The display is controlled to be displayed for the second time (# 87 in FIG. 6 → 89 → # 91, has → # 107) control unit # 87 → # 103 → # 105 (the body CPU 251).

  As described above, in one embodiment of the present invention, when the shooting confirmation image is displayed on the first or second display unit immediately after the shooting is finished, the REC view display time is varied. For this reason, it is possible to perform REC view display suitable for the shooting situation.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the REC view display is performed on either the electronic viewfinder 41 or the rear LCD 39 in accordance with the detection output of the eye sensor 353. However, the REC view display may be performed on both, and the REC view time in this case may be made different.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the digital camera is used as the photographing device. However, the camera may be a digital single lens reflex camera or a compact digital camera, such as a video camera or a movie camera. You can use a video camera. In any case, the present invention can be applied to any imaging device that has the first and second display units and can perform rec view display.

  Further, regarding the operation flow in the claims, the specification, and the drawings, even if it is described using words expressing the order such as “first” and “next” for the sake of convenience, it is essential to carry out in this order. It does not mean that.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments as they are, and can be embodied by modifying the constituent elements without departing from the scope of the invention in the implementation stage. In addition, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of components disclosed in the embodiment. For example, you may delete some components of all the components shown by embodiment. Furthermore, constituent elements over different embodiments may be appropriately combined.

22 ... front dial, 23 ... back dial, 31 ... LV display button, 32 ... cross button, 33 ... OK button, 34 ... power switch, 35 ... menu button, 36 ... Playback button, 38 ... Eyepiece, 39 ... Rear LCD, 40 ... Control panel, 41 ... Electronic viewfinder, 50 ... Built-in flash, 100 ... Interchangeable lens, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101 ... Imaging optical system, 103 ... Diaphragm, 105 ... Focus position detection mechanism, 106 ... Zoom position detection mechanism, 107 ... Optical system drive mechanism, 109 ... Diaphragm drive mechanism, 111 ... Lens CPU, 113 ... Lens ROM, 115 ... Lens RAM, 200 ... Camera body, 212 ... Light emission permission signal circuit, 213 ... Shutter, 215 ... Dustproof filter, 217 ... -Pass filter, 221 ... image sensor, 223 ... image sensor drive circuit, 225 ... pre-processing circuit, 227 ... tilt sensor, 228 ... tilt detection circuit, 229 ... shake sensor, 230 .. Shake correction circuit, 231 ... Shift mechanism drive circuit, 233 ... Shift mechanism, 235 ... Dustproof filter drive circuit, 237 ... Shutter drive mechanism, 244 ... Light source sensor, 245 Light source processing circuit, 246 ... Illuminance sensor, 247 ... Illuminance processing circuit, 248 ... Remote control reception sensor, 249 ... Remote control reception processing circuit, 250 ... ASIC, 251 ... Body CPU, 252 ... Bus, 253 ... Contrast AF circuit, 255 ... AE circuit, 257 ... Image processing circuit, 259 ... Compression / decompression circuit, 261 Video signal output circuit 263 LCD drive circuit 265 LCD orientation detection circuit 268 Switch detection circuit 269 Switch 271 Input / output circuit 273 Communication circuit, 275 ... Flash memory control circuit, 277 ... Flash memory, 279 ... SDRAM control circuit, 281 ... SDRAM, 283 ... Recording medium control circuit, 285 ... Recording medium A, 287 ... Recording medium B, 289 ... Dial detection circuit, 291 ... Power supply circuit, 292 ... Battery, 293 ... External power supply, 297 ... Control panel drive circuit, 301 ... Charging circuit, 303... Flash light emitting circuit, 305... Arc tube, 310... External flash, 310a. 311 ... Flash CPU, 313 ... Charging circuit, 315 ... Flash light emission circuit, 317 ... Light emitting tube, 318 ... Reflection shade, 319 ... Zoom drive circuit, 320 ... External Device (PC), 320a ... Contact, 321 ... Device CPU, 330 ... External display device (TV), 330a ... Contact, 331 ... Display device drive circuit, 333 ... Display device 341 ... Communication contact, 351 ... EVF LCD, 352 ... eyepiece, 353 ... eye sensor

Claims (7)

An imaging unit that captures a subject image and outputs it as image data;
A first display unit that displays based on the image data output by the imaging unit and is observable through an eyepiece;
A second display unit that displays based on the image data output by the imaging unit and is observable without passing through the eyepiece unit;
A detection unit for detecting whether the photographer is observing the display on the first display unit;
In accordance with the detection output of the detection unit, a switching unit that turns on one of the first display unit and the second display unit and turns off the other,
A live view display unit that continuously drives the imaging unit and the first display unit or the second display unit to perform live view display;
When a shooting operation is performed during live view display using the first display unit, the shooting confirmation image is controlled to be displayed on the first display unit for a first time, while the second display unit is controlled. When a shooting operation is performed during live view display using the display unit, a control unit that controls to display a shooting confirmation image on the second display unit for a second time;
An imaging apparatus comprising:   The photographing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first time is shorter than the second time.   3. The photographing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first time is zero, and photographing confirmation is not displayed on the first display unit.   4. The display of the shooting confirmation image is terminated when the detection output of the detection unit is changed during the display of the shooting confirmation image or when the shooting apparatus is operated. 5. Shooting device.   5. The photographing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first time and the second time are infinite, and the photographing confirmation image is continuously displayed until the photographing apparatus is operated. The first display unit is an electronic finder,
The second display unit is a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel arranged on the back surface of the photographing apparatus,
The detection unit detects whether a photographer is looking into the electronic viewfinder,
The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein An imaging unit that captures a subject image and outputs it as image data;
A first display unit that displays based on the image data output by the imaging unit and is observable through an eyepiece;
A second display unit that displays based on the image data output by the imaging unit and is observable without passing through the eyepiece unit;
A detection unit for detecting whether the photographer is observing the display on the first display unit;
When the detection unit detects that the photographer is observing the first display unit, it controls to display the shooting confirmation image on the first display unit for a first time, A control unit that controls to display a shooting confirmation image on the second display unit for a second time when the detection unit does not detect that the photographer is observing the first display unit;
An imaging apparatus comprising: