JPH03291065A - Vcr integrated with camera - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the operability by adjusting an angle of a view finder with an operation section when the view finder is horizontally contained and with a projection when the view finder is telescopically reduced for its length and bringing a mode changeover switch into the camera mode when the length of the view finder is telescopically prolonged. CONSTITUTION:A view finder(VF) 6 is contained horizontally during carrying and when the length of the view finder is reduced, a power supply mode switch 1 is normally at the OFF position. When the VF 6 is prolonged in the state of pickup preparation, a projection 7 of the VF 6 selects the switch 1 to the camera mode B and then manual pickup is immediately started by having only to the camera switch to the standby state. Even in the case of the pickup other directions than the horizontal direction, since the view finder is prolonged horizontally and the angle is adjusted upward, the switch 1 is set to the camera mode B. Thus, the camera mode B is set without notifying the operation of the switch 1 and simple and sure operation is ensured.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] <Industrial application field> The present invention relates to a camera-integrated VTR that is easy to operate.

<Prior Art> Recording/playback type VTRs equipped with not only a shooting function but also a playback function have become common among camera-integrated VTRs.

This has the advantage of being able to easily playback and check the recorded content.In particular, 8mm video cameras can record for long periods of time, so you can record and play back TV broadcasts by inputting them from an external source. Now you can enjoy it.

As camera-integrated VTRs have become multi-functional, their operation has become more complex.

Various methods are used for this operation, but generally, first, the power switch is turned on, and then the camera mode or video mode is selected using the mode switch. When the camera mode is selected, a shooting start button is pressed to start shooting, and the shot video signal is recorded on a videotape. When the video mode is selected, the user presses the playback button to play back images recorded on the videotape, or records video signals from an external input on the videotape, or performs fast-forwarding and rewinding operations.

However, such an operation method places emphasis on identifying the camera mode and the video mode, and therefore the camera mode is not easy to use.

In other words, there is no problem if it takes a little time and the operations become complicated during playback, but in order to make the most of the unique shooting opportunities, it is necessary to make the shooting operations easier and more error-free. be.

Therefore, as another operation method, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, there is a method in which a power mode switch I is provided which functions as both a power switch and a mode switch. This power mode switch 1 has three modes: power off A, camera mode B, and video mode C, and any one of these three modes A to C can be selected. Here, if you select power off 8, the power will not be turned on and no power will be consumed. When video mode C is selected, the power is turned on, and by operating operation switch 2, playback, recording,
You can perform operations such as fast forwarding and rewinding. On the other hand, even if camera mode B is selected, the power will not be turned on. In order to turn on the power, it is necessary to switch to standby D by turning the additional camera switch 3 as shown in FIG.

After switching the camera switch 3 to standby D, pressing the shooting start/stop button 4 allows shooting to start. When the shooting start/stop button 4 is pressed twice, shooting is interrupted.

Furthermore, even if the power mode switch 1 is switched to camera mode B, if the camera switch 3 is switched to camera mode (E), the power will not be turned on, no power will be consumed, and there is no need to worry about the battery dying.

This operation method focuses on camera mode B.
After selecting camera mode B using the power mode switch 1, all that is required is to turn the camera switch 3 to camera off E or standby D. In other words, if the camera mode B is always selected with the power mode switch 1, the power will not be turned on even if the power is not turned off.

In addition, even if the camera switch 3 is set to standby, the shooting start/stop button 4 can be pressed for a certain period of time, for example, about 5 minutes.
If is not pressed, the power is automatically turned off to protect the battery.

<Problems to be Solved by the Invention> However, since the conventional operation method shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 uses the power mode switch 1 and the camera switch 3, it is difficult for first-time users or occasional users to There is a drawback that it is easy to misunderstand the operation.

For example, if you select camera mode B with power mode switch 1 and set camera switch 3 to camera off E,
Even though the power is not turned on, the user may mistakenly think that it is necessary to set the power mode switch 1 to OFF A. The power mode switch I needs to be turned off A only when video mode C is selected and the operation is completed.

Furthermore, when attempting to switch the power mode switch l from camera mode B to power off A, video mode C may be selected by mistake. When video mode C is selected in this way, the power is turned on and the battery may run down without you even realizing it.

For this reason, I was often unable to use it for important camera opportunities.

Note that the reason why the auto-off function was not activated when video mode C was selected is because it is considered that a household AC power source is generally used when using the video mode.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a camera-integrated VTR that further emphasizes the photographing function of the camera-integrated VTR and whose operation is easier and more reliable. It is something to do.

<Means for Solving the Problems> The first configuration of the present invention to achieve the above object is that a viewfinder is attached to the main body so that its angle can be adjusted in a vertical plane, and a video signal captured by the camera is recorded on a recording medium. In a camera-integrated VTR having a mode changeover switch for switching between a camera mode for reproducing video signals recorded on a recording medium and a playback mode for reproducing video signals recorded on a recording medium, the mode changeover switch is set to camera mode with the viewfinder stored horizontally. The present invention is characterized in that an operation section for switching is provided on the finder.

Further, a second configuration of the present invention that achieves the above object is that when the finder has a mechanism that can be expanded and contracted in the longitudinal direction, the finder is contracted and stored horizontally, and the mode changeover switch is set to the camera. The present invention is characterized in that a convex portion for switching the mode is provided on the finder in place of the tapered portion.

<Function> When the viewfinder is stored horizontally, the mode selector switch is already switched to camera mode by the operation part, and when the viewfinder is retracted, the mode selector switch is already switched to camera mode by the convex part. .

Therefore, after that, by adjusting the angle of the viewfinder and extending it, you can take pictures as is.

<Example> Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on an example shown in the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a camera-integrated VT according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
Indicates R. As shown in the figure, a viewfinder 6 is attached to the main body 5 so that its angle can be adjusted freely in a vertical plane. The viewfinder 6 is stored horizontally and its angle can be adjusted up to 90 degrees. Therefore, it is possible to photograph not only from the horizontal direction but also from diagonally above. Further, the viewfinder 6 has a function of expanding and contracting in its longitudinal direction so as to be as small as possible except when photographing. For this reason, as can be seen from FIG. 4, when observing from the horizontal direction, the viewfinder 6 is used in an extended state. Furthermore, even when photographing from diagonally above, it is common to tilt the viewfinder 6 from the extended state.

Further, in the present invention, when the viewfinder 6 is stored horizontally, the power mode switch l and the operation switch 2 are located on the main body 5 at a position hidden below the viewfinder 6.
is located.

This power mode switch 1 is of the type that slides on a protrusion, and is provided with power off A, camera mode B, and video mode C.

These A to C are arranged in a line in the expansion/contraction direction of the viewfinder 6, and the order is as the viewfinder 6 goes from the contracted state to the extended state: video mode C, N source off A, camera They are arranged in the order of mode B.

On the other hand, a convex portion 7 is provided on the lower surface of the viewfinder 6 at a position corresponding to the power mode switch l. This convex portion 7 engages with the power mode switch 1 when the viewfinder 6 is housed horizontally. This engagement engages the viewfinder 6 only in the direction of extension,
Conversely, when contracting, it does not engage.

Further, the operation switch 2 can perform playback, recording, fast forwarding, and rewinding operations.

The camera-integrated VTR of this embodiment having the above configuration is used as follows.

First, while the camera is being carried, the viewfinder 6 is stored horizontally and is in a reduced state.

At this time, the power mode switch 1 is normally in the power off position A.

Next, in the preparation stage for shooting, when the viewfinder 6 is extended, the convex portion 7 provided on the viewfinder 6
sets power mode switch 1 to camera mode B. For this reason, simply by setting camera switch 3 to standby D,
You can start shooting by hand right away. Furthermore, even when shooting from a direction other than horizontal, the power mode switch is set to camera mode B because the camera is extended horizontally and the angle is adjusted upward.

In this way, you can switch to camera mode B without having to be conscious of operating power mode switch 1 in particular.
Easy to operate.

In addition, since the power mode switch 1 is hidden and invisible when the viewfinder 1 is horizontal, there is no need to accidentally switch the power mode switch 1 to video mode C.
The battery never runs out.

Furthermore, when using the playback function, raise the viewfinder 6 vertically, consciously switch the power mode switch l to video mode C, and operate the operation switch 2 to control playback, recording, fast forwarding, and winding. Perform the revert operation.

In this manner, in this embodiment, when taking a photograph, the camera mode B is switched to without the user being conscious of it, so that the user can easily take a photograph by simply operating the camera switch 3. Furthermore, since the power mode switch I is located at a position that is not very noticeable during photographing, there is little risk of erroneous operation.

In the above embodiment, it is assumed that the viewfinder 6 has the function of expanding and contracting, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the viewfinder 6 may not be able to expand and contract.

For example, as in the second embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a tapered portion 8 is provided in place of the convex portion 7.

That is, the tapered portion 8 is provided on the lower surface of the viewfinder 6 at a position facing the power mode switch 1. As shown in FIG. 3, this tapered portion 8 is inclined upward in the direction in which the viewfinder 6 extends, and the low position at which the inclination starts corresponds to the video mode C.
, and the position where the slope ends is camera mode B.
It is.

Therefore, when the viewfinder 6 is lowered from above and stored in a horizontal position, the power mode switch 1 is pushed and switched from video mode C to camera mode B by the taber portion 8.

Therefore, when the viewfinder 6 is stored horizontally, the power mode switch l has already been switched to camera mode B, and you can take pictures as is.
Even if the viewfinder 6 is lifted upward, a photograph can be taken. Of course, even if the angle of the viewfinder 6 is adjusted, camera mode B will be maintained.

Note that the other configurations are the same as those of the above embodiment, and the same effects are achieved.

Further, in the above embodiment, the power supply mode switch 1 is provided with a power off switch 8, but this may be provided at a different position. Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the operation switch 2 is located at a position that is not conspicuous during normal photographing, there is an advantage that the design becomes neat.

<Effects of the Invention> As described above in detail based on the embodiments, the camera-integrated VTR of the present invention places greater emphasis on the shooting function and allows the user to select the shooting mode without consciously.
Shooting operations become easy and reliable. This has the advantage of eliminating the risk of erroneous operation, eliminating wasted battery consumption, and eliminating missed opportunities to take the camera.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 shows a camera-integrated V according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a camera-integrated VTR according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is an explanation of main parts of a camera-integrated VTR according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Figure, 4th
5 and 5 are perspective views of conventional camera-integrated VTRs, respectively. In the drawing, ] is the power mode switch, 2 is the operation switch, 3 is the camera switch, 4 is the shooting start/stop button, 5 is the main body, 6 is the viewfinder 7 is the convex part, 8 is the taber part, A is the power off, B is camera mode, C is video mode, D is standby, and E is camera off.

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A viewfinder is attached to the main body so that its angle can be adjusted in a vertical plane, and a mode that switches between a camera mode in which the captured video signal is recorded on a recording medium and a video mode in which the video signal recorded on the recording medium is played back. A camera-integrated VTR having a change-over switch, characterized in that the finder is provided with an operation section for switching the mode change-over switch to camera mode with the finder housed horizontally. (2) The finder has a longitudinally extendable mechanism, and the finder is reduced in size, and a convex part that switches the mode changeover switch to camera mode when stored horizontally is installed in the finder instead of the operation part. A camera-integrated VTR according to claim 1, further comprising: a camera-integrated VTR.