JP2020134547A - Imaging apparatus, lens device, camera system, and control method of imaging apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an imaging apparatus capable of reducing an amount of data used, a lens device, a camera system, and the control method of the imaging apparatus.SOLUTION: The imaging apparatus is the imaging apparatus to which the lens device including an imaging optical system including an optical element whose transmittance is changed from a center toward a radial direction is replaceably attached and includes imaging means for capturing a subject image formed by the imaging optical system and outputting image data, photometric means for measuring the quantity of light made incident on the imaging means, and acquisition means which is included in the imaging optical system and acquires data indicating a relation between an adjustment amount set to light quantity adjustment means for adjusting the quantity of the light made incident on the imaging means and the quantity of the light made incident on the imaging means. In the data, one of the adjustment amount and the quantity of the light made incident on the imaging means is a relative value with respect to a predetermined reference value.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to an image pickup apparatus, a lens apparatus, a camera system, and a control method for the image pickup apparatus.

By taking a picture using an imaging optical system equipped with an optical element whose transmittance changes in the radial direction from the center, it is possible to obtain an image of a degree of blurring according to the user's preference.

Conventionally, exposure control is performed by measuring the amount of light incident on the image pickup element (hereinafter referred to as "photometry") and changing the aperture diameter of the diaphragm for adjusting the light beam diameter according to the measured amount of light. In other words, the exposure control is performed on the premise that the linearity between the aperture diameter of the diaphragm and the amount of light incident on the image sensor is maintained.

However, when an optical element whose transmittance decreases from the center to the periphery is used, the linearity between the aperture diameter of the diaphragm and the amount of light incident on the image sensor cannot be maintained. Therefore, in the exposure adjustment by adjusting the light amount by changing the aperture diameter of the diaphragm, it is not possible to appropriately change the light amount based on the instruction of the aperture diameter.

Patent Document 1 discloses an imaging system in which a filter is inserted into an optical system to produce a blur effect, and stored aperture characteristic data is selected according to the type of the attached filter to change aperture control. There is.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 10-268382

The imaging system of Patent Document 1 stores data showing the relationship between the aperture drive pulse and the F value or the T value, and data showing the relationship between the aperture aperture diameter and the F value or the T value. However, in the imaging system of Patent Document 1, parameters of F value and T value are stored as absolute values. In an imaging system to which an interchangeable lens is attached and detached, the range of F value and T value parameters differs for each interchangeable lens, and when storing these parameters as absolute values, it is necessary to store the T values corresponding to all F values. Will occur, and the amount of data handled by the imaging device will be enormous.

An object of the present invention is to provide a control method for an image pickup device, a lens device, a camera system, and an image pickup device that can reduce the amount of data used.

The image pickup device as one aspect of the present invention is an image pickup device in which a lens device including an image pickup optical system including an optical element whose transmittance changes in the radial direction from the center is interchangeably mounted. An imaging means that captures a subject image formed by the above and outputs image data, a light measuring means that measures the amount of light incident on the imaging means, and a light amount adjustment that adjusts the amount of light incident on the imaging means included in the imaging optical system. It has an acquisition means for acquiring data indicating the relationship between the adjustment amount set in the means and the amount of light incident on the imaging means, and in the data, either the adjustment amount or the amount of light incident on the imaging means is a predetermined reference. It is characterized in that it is a relative value to a value.

Further, the lens device as another aspect of the present invention can be replaced with an imaging device including an imaging means that captures a subject image and outputs image data, and a light measuring means that measures the amount of light incident on the imaging means. The lens device to be mounted is set as an imaging optical system including an optical element whose transmittance changes in the radial direction from the center and a light amount adjusting means for adjusting the amount of light incident on the imaging means, and a light amount adjusting means. It has a transmitting means for transmitting data indicating the relationship between the adjusted amount and the amount of light incident on the imaging means to the imaging device, and in the data, either the adjusted amount or the amount of light incident on the imaging means is relative to a predetermined reference value. It is characterized by being a relative value.

Further, the camera system as another aspect of the present invention includes an imaging optical system including an optical element whose transmittance changes in the radial direction from the center and a light amount adjusting means for adjusting the light amount of the subject image, and an imaging optical system. The relationship between the imaging means that captures the formed subject image and outputs the image data, the photometric means that measures the amount of light incident on the imaging means, the adjustment amount set in the light amount adjusting means, and the amount of light incident on the imaging means. It is characterized in that it has an acquisition means for acquiring data indicating the above, and in the data, either the adjustment amount or the amount of light incident on the imaging means is a relative value with respect to a predetermined reference value.

Further, in the control method of the image pickup device as another aspect of the present invention, a lens device including an image pickup optical system including an optical element whose transmittance changes in the radial direction from the center is interchangeably mounted, and the image pickup optical system is mounted. A control method for an imaging device including an imaging means for capturing an image of a subject formed by the above and outputting image data, and a photometric means for measuring the amount of light incident on the imaging means, which is included in the imaging optical system. It has a step of acquiring data showing the relationship between the adjustment amount set by the light amount adjusting means for adjusting the amount of light incident on the imaging means and the light amount measured by the photometric means, and is incident on the adjustment amount or the imaging means in the data. Any of the amount of light to be used is a relative value with respect to a predetermined reference value.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an image pickup device, a lens device, a camera system, and a control method of the image pickup device that can reduce the amount of data used.

It is a block diagram of the camera system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the exchange between a camera and an interchangeable lens when an aperture priority mode is set. This is an example of table data for converting an F value into a T value. This is a comparison example of table data for converting an F value into a T value. This is another example of table data for converting an F value into a T value. It is a figure which shows an example of the exchange between a camera and an interchangeable lens when a shutter speed priority mode is set. This is an example of table data for converting a T value into an F value. This is a comparison example of table data for converting a T value into an F value.

Hereinafter, examples of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In each figure, the same member is given the same reference number, and duplicate description is omitted.

FIG. 1A is a block diagram of the camera system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The camera system 1 includes a single-lens reflex digital camera (imaging device, hereinafter referred to as a "camera") 150, and an interchangeable lens (lens device) 101 interchangeably attached to the camera 150. In the camera system of this embodiment, the interchangeable lens 101 is interchangeably attached to the camera 150, but the present invention is also applicable to a camera with an integrated lens.

The camera 150 and the interchangeable lens 101 are a communication contact portion (hereinafter referred to as "communication terminal") 153 in the camera side contact portion 152 and a communication contact portion (hereinafter referred to as "communication terminal") in the lens side contact portion 103. It is connected so that information communication is possible via 104. Further, power is supplied from the camera power supply circuit unit 155 to the lens power supply circuit unit 106 via the power supply contact unit 154 in the camera side contact unit 152 and the power supply contact unit 105 in the lens side contact unit 103. The camera power supply circuit unit 155 uses the power from the battery 156 in the camera 150 to generate various power supplies used in the camera 150 or power supplies to be supplied to the interchangeable lens 101 side by using an LDO or a DCDC circuit. To do.

The interchangeable lens 101 has an imaging optical system including a focus lens group 107 that moves during focusing, a zoom lens group 108 that moves during zooming, an aperture 109, and a correction lens 110. The imaging optical system further includes an optical element 113 whose transmittance changes in the radial direction from the center. The optical element 113 is a lens or a filter (also referred to as an ND filter or an apodization filter). The aperture 109 can be driven to adjust the aperture diameter. That is, it functions as a light amount adjusting means for adjusting the amount of light reaching the image sensor 162. The focus position sensor 111 detects the position (focus position) of the focus lens 107. The focus lens drive circuit 112 drives the focus lens 107. The zoom position sensor 127 detects the position (zoom position) of the zoom lens 108. The zoom lens drive circuit 126 drives the zoom lens 108. The aperture 109 adjusts the amount of light incident on the image sensor (imaging means) 162 provided in the camera 150. The aperture position sensor 114 detects the position (aperture position) of the aperture 109. Here, the diaphragm position refers to the aperture diameter of the diaphragm 109 or the driving amount of the diaphragm corresponding to the aperture diameter. The aperture drive circuit 115 drives the aperture 109.

The MF operating member 122 is an operating member including a tubular manual focus ring that rotates around the optical axis of the imaging optical system mounted on the exterior of the interchangeable lens 101. The detection sensor 123 detects the amount of operation on the MF operating member 122. The lens CPU 102 controls the focus lens drive circuit 112 according to the amount of operation on the MF operating member 122 detected by the detection sensor 123, and drives the focus lens 107 to a predetermined position.

The zoom operating member 124 is an operating member including a tubular manual zoom ring that is mounted on the exterior of the interchangeable lens 101 and rotates about an optical axis. The detection sensor 125 detects the amount of operation on the zoom operation member 124. The lens CPU 102 controls the zoom lens drive circuit 126 according to the amount of operation on the zoom operation member 124 detected by the detection sensor 125, and drives the zoom lens 108 to a predetermined position.

As shown in FIG. 1B, the lens CPU 102 has an internal memory (storage means) 102a and a transmission means 102b. The internal memory 102a stores characteristic information and optical information unique to the interchangeable lens 101. The transmission means 102b transmits the characteristic information and the optical information stored in the internal memory 102a to the camera CPU 151 via the communication terminals 104 and 153. The characteristic information includes the name of the interchangeable lens 101 (ID information for identifying the model), maximum communication speed, open F value, whether or not it is a zoom lens, compatible AF system, AF capable image height, and Information such as table data showing the relationship between the F value and the T value is included. Further, the optical information includes sensitivity information of the focus lens 107 obtained by a matrix such as a focus position, a zoom position, and a state of an aperture 109, a focus correction amount (design value), and information on a focus correction manufacturing error value. Is done. Further, the transmission means 102b also transmits the operation information of the MF operation member 122, the permission signal for permitting the drive of the focus lens 107 by the operation of the focus preset drive switch, and the like to the camera CPU 151. Further, the interchangeable lens 101 and the camera 150 exchange information such as an operating state, a setting state, various information request commands (transmission requests), and drive commands of other configurations via the communication terminals 104 and 153.

The interchangeable lens 101 has an AF / MF selection switch that selects whether to perform automatic focusing (AF) or manual focusing (MF) in the focusing operation, and IS_ON / that selects whether to perform camera shake correction. It has a lens user interface unit 120 including an OFF switch.

When the camera CPU 151 confirms that the selection of the AF / MF selection switch is AF, the camera CPU 151 starts the AF operation. The camera CPU 151 processes the output from the image sensor 162 to detect the focus state of the image pickup optical system, and together with the optical information acquired from the lens CPU 102, the driving amount of the focus lens 107 for obtaining the focus state with respect to the subject. Is calculated. The camera CPU 151 transmits the calculated drive amount of the focus lens 107 to the lens CPU 102 via the communication terminals 104 and 153. The lens CPU 102 controls the focus lens drive circuit 112 according to the focus position information from the focus position sensor 111 and the received drive amount of the focus lens 107, and drives the focus lens 107 to the in-focus position.

When the camera CPU 151 confirms that the AF / MF selection switch is selected as MF, the camera CPU 151 adjusts the focus by driving the focus lens 107 to a predetermined position according to the amount of operation on the MF operating member 122.

The camera 150 includes a camera user interface unit (operating means) 161 including a release switch, an image sensor 162, a shutter 163, a display unit 164, a camera user interface unit 165, and a photometric sensor (photometric means) 166. The image sensor 162 is composed of photoelectric conversion elements such as a CCD sensor and a CMOS sensor, and images a subject image formed by the image pickup optical system and outputs image data. Since the image sensor 162 has a structure having a plurality of photoelectric conversion units for one pixel, it is possible to output a phase difference signal and a video signal at the same time. The display unit 164 displays information indicating a shooting mode (still image shooting mode, moving image shooting mode, aperture priority mode, shutter speed priority mode, etc.) and shooting conditions. The photometric sensor 166 measures the amount of light incident on the image sensor 162.

The camera CPU 151 has an acquisition means 151a and a determination means 151b as shown in FIG. 1C. The acquisition means 151a acquires the information transmitted from the lens CPU 102 including the table data showing the relationship between the F value and the T value. The determination means 151b responds to the half-press operation of the release switch from the photometric result by the photometric sensor 166, the shooting setting condition, and the exposure condition (F value, shutter speed and sensitivity) from the table data showing the relationship between the F value and the T value. ) Is determined.

The camera CPU 151 transmits the F value (adjustment amount) set in the aperture 109 to the lens CPU 102 via the communication terminals 104 and 153. The lens CPU 102 controls the aperture drive circuit 115 to drive the aperture 109 according to the received F value and the aperture position information from the aperture position sensor 114.

Further, the camera CPU 151 transmits a camera shake correction start command to the lens CPU 102 via the communication terminals 104 and 153 in response to the half-press operation of the release switch. Upon receiving the camera shake correction start command, the lens CPU 102 controls the IS drive circuit (camera shake correction drive circuit) 116 to hold the correction lens 110 at the control center position. Subsequently, the lens CPU 102 controls the lock drive circuit 117 to drive the mechanical lock 118 to release the locked state. After that, the lens CPU 102 controls the IS drive circuit 116 according to the detection result of the camera shake detection circuit 119 to drive the correction lens 110 to correct the camera shake.

The camera CPU 151 drives the shutter 163 in response to the full press operation of the release switch, guides the luminous flux from the image pickup optical system to the image pickup element 162, and takes a picture. The camera CPU 151 generates image data based on the output from the image sensor 162 and records it on a recording medium. According to the settings of the camera GUI unit consisting of the display unit 164 and the camera user interface unit 165, the captured image is a still image if the still image shooting mode is selected, and a moving image if the video shooting mode is selected. Become. Further, a recording start button for moving image shooting may be provided separately, and recording of the moving image may be started when the recording start button for moving image shooting is pressed.

Hereinafter, aperture control in the case of shooting in the aperture priority mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. The aperture priority mode is a mode in which the user specifies a preferred F value. In this case, the amount of light corresponding to the F value specified by the camera CPU 151 is determined, and exposure is performed based on the shutter speed corresponding to the amount of light.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of information exchange between the camera 150 and the interchangeable lens 101 when the aperture priority mode is set. FIG. 3 shows an example of table data (first table data) for converting an F value transmitted from the interchangeable lens 101 into a T value. The table data in FIG. 3 is table data from which the T value can be derived from the focus position and the F value. The left column of FIG. 3 shows the F value, and the upper row shows the focus position. The focus position is divided into the required number from infinity to close proximity. This division may be equal division or division in consideration of optical performance. In this embodiment, 32 divisions are used as an example.

In step S100, the table data of FIG. 3 is transmitted from the transmitting means 102b to the acquiring means 151a in the initial communication between the camera 150 and the interchangeable lens 101. Further, data regarding the number of divisions (number of focus positions) is also transmitted from the transmission means 102b to the acquisition means 151a in the initial communication between the camera 150 and the interchangeable lens 101 prior to the transmission of the table data shown in FIG.

In the table data of FIG. 3, the F value parameter is a relative value with respect to the open F value (reference value). As a result, it is sufficient to have the optimum amount of data for each lens device to be used, and the amount of data is significantly reduced as compared with the case where the F value parameter is an absolute value as shown in the table data of FIG. It is possible. For example, in the table data of FIG. 4, the parameters of the F value are F1.0 to F64, and the number of change stages is assumed to be 12. Considering 16 divisions per stage, 192 (= 12 × 16) division data is required. That is, this amount of data is required regardless of the lens device used. On the other hand, in the table data of FIG. 3, since the open F value is assumed to be F2.0 and the number of narrowing steps is 8 steps, the data of 128 (= 8 × 16) division is sufficient. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the amount of data by 25%.

In step S101, the user sets the F value using the lens user interface unit 120, the camera user interface unit 161 and the like. In this embodiment, the F value is set to F4.0.

In step S102, the user operates the release switch or the like to start the shooting operation. After the start of the shooting operation, the camera CPU 151 communicates with the lens CPU 102 and receives the state (focus state) of the focus lens 107 (performs focus state communication). The focus state includes the current focus position information. In this embodiment, the camera CPU 151 receives Focus 2 as focus position information.

In step S103, the camera CPU 151 communicates with the lens CPU 102 and receives the state (aperture state) of the aperture 109 (performs aperture state communication). The aperture state includes an F value currently set in the aperture 109, F value data as a reference for metering, and the like. In this embodiment, the camera CPU 151 receives F2.0 as the F value currently set in the aperture 109.

In step S104, the determination means 151b calculates the amount of change in the T value when the F value currently set is changed to the F value set by the user using the table data of FIG. In this embodiment, first, since the current focus position is Focus2 and the currently set F value is F2.0, the current T value is derived as T2.9 from the table data of FIG. Next, when the focus position is Focus2 and the F value is F4.0, the T value is derived from T4.6 and the table data of FIG. As a result, it is derived that the T value changes from T2.9 to T4.6 by changing the F value from F2.0 to F4.0.

In step S105, the determination means 151b determines the shutter speed and sensitivity at which the exposure is optimal by using the amount of change in the T value derived in step S104.

In step S106, the camera CPU 151 communicates with the lens CPU 102 (performs aperture drive communication) in order to drive the aperture 109 so as to have an F value (F4.0 in this embodiment) set by the user.

In step S107, the lens CPU 102 drives the aperture 109 based on the aperture drive command received from the camera CPU 151.

In step S108, the camera 150 opens the shutter 163 and starts exposure.

As described above, in the present embodiment, by using the table data for converting the F value into the T value, the aperture control in the case of shooting in the aperture priority mode can be executed at high speed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the frame speed during continuous shooting.

In this way, in the interchangeable lens 101, it is sufficient to store the optimum amount of data for each lens device to be used, and the amount of data to be stored can be reduced as compared with the case where the F value parameter is an absolute value. it can. In addition, the amount of data transmitted to the camera 150 can be reduced, and the data transmission time can be shortened. In the camera 150, the storage capacity for temporarily storing the data acquired from the interchangeable lens 101 can be reduced, and the execution speed of the process using the table data acquired from the interchangeable lens 101 can be increased.

In addition, instead of the table data of FIG. 4, table data in which the interval of relative values changes according to the light amount adjustment range may be used. In the blurred optical system, the relationship between the F value and the T value in the region where the aperture 109 is close to the open state tends to deviate greatly from the linearity. On the other hand, since the relationship between the F value and the T value in the region where the aperture 109 is greatly narrowed down approaches linearity, even if the number of divisions is roughened (even if the interval between relative values is widened), the values in between are linear. It can be supplemented by complementation or the like. Therefore, instead of FIG. 4, for example, the table data of FIG. 5 in which the number of division stages decreases as the aperture amount increases may be used. In the table data of FIG. 5, the resolution is 1/16 from the open to 16/16, the resolution is 1/8 from 16/16 to 32/16, and 1 is from 32/16 to the final small aperture F32. / 4 speed resolution. By using such table data, it is possible to further reduce the amount of data.

Hereinafter, aperture control in the case of shooting in the shutter speed priority mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. The shutter speed priority mode is a mode in which the user specifies a preferred shutter speed. In this case, the camera CPU 151 determines the amount of light for achieving the specified shutter speed, and transmits the F value corresponding to the amount of light to the lens CPU.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of information exchange between the camera 150 and the interchangeable lens 101 when the shutter speed priority mode is set. FIG. 7 shows table data (second table data) for converting a T value into an F value.

In the table data of FIG. 7, the T value parameter is a relative value with respect to the maximum T value (reference value). As a result, it is sufficient to have the optimum amount of data for each lens device to be used, and the amount of data is significantly reduced as compared with the case where the T value parameter is an absolute value as shown in the table data of FIG. It is possible.

In step S200, the table data of FIG. 7 is transmitted from the transmitting means 102b to the acquiring means 151a in the initial communication between the camera 150 and the interchangeable lens 101.

In step S201, the user sets the shutter speed to 1/1000.

In step S202, the shooting operation is started by the user operating the release switch or the like. After the start of the shooting operation, the camera CPU 151 communicates with the lens CPU 102 and receives the state (focus state) of the focus lens 107 (performs focus state communication). In this embodiment, the camera CPU 151 receives Focus 2 as focus position information.

In step S203, the camera CPU 151 communicates with the lens CPU 102 and receives the state (aperture state) of the aperture 109 (performs aperture state communication).

In step S204, the photometric sensor 166 measures (photometry) the amount of light incident on the current image sensor 162 based on the aperture information and the like received in step S203. In this embodiment, the current T value is measured as T2.8.

In step S205, the determining means 151b calculates the optimum amount of exposure change for photographing when the shutter speed is 1/1000 from the light amount value acquired in step S204 and the setting at the time of photometry. In this embodiment, the determination means 151b calculates that the T value changes from T2.8 to T4.0.

In step S206, the determination means 151b determines from the current F value the F value that is the optimum exposure for photographing by using the table data of FIG. In this embodiment, it is derived that the F value changes from F2.1 to F3.5 by changing the T value from T2.8 to T4.0.

In step S207, the camera CPU 151 communicates with the lens CPU 102 to drive the aperture 109 so as to have the F value (F3.5 in this embodiment) determined in step S206 (aperture drive communication is performed). ..

In step S208, the lens CPU 102 drives the aperture 109 based on the aperture drive command received from the camera CPU 151.

In step S209, the camera 150 opens the shutter 163 and starts exposure.

As described above, in the present embodiment, by using the table data for converting the T value into the F value, the aperture control in the case of shooting in the shutter speed priority mode can be executed at high speed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the frame speed during continuous shooting.

In this way, in the interchangeable lens 101, it is sufficient to store the optimum amount of data for each lens device to be used, and the amount of data to be stored can be reduced as compared with the case where the F value parameter is an absolute value. it can. In addition, the amount of data transmitted to the camera 150 can be reduced, and the data transmission time can be shortened. In the camera 150, the storage capacity for temporarily storing the data acquired from the interchangeable lens 101 can be reduced, and the execution speed of the process using the table data acquired from the interchangeable lens 101 can be increased.

In this embodiment, a method of acquiring the data by the camera 150 by transmitting data indicating the relationship between the F value and the T value from the interchangeable lens 101 to the camera 150 has been described, but the scope of application of the present invention is limited to this. Not limited. For example, the camera 150 may acquire the data by downloading it from a personal computer or the like through a network line.

Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the user sets the F value, the shutter speed, etc. via the user interface unit 161 has been described, but the scope of application of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the F value, shutter speed, or the like may be set via an operating means such as a button or an operation ring provided on the interchangeable lens 101 or an adapter arranged between the interchangeable lens 101 and the camera 150. However, when the operating means is provided on the interchangeable lens 101 or the adapter, the one having the operating means notifies the camera 150 of the set value via communication.

Further, in the present embodiment, the open F value or the maximum T value is used as the reference value, but the scope of application of the present invention is not limited to this. An F value other than the open F value may be used as a reference value, or a T value other than the maximum T value may be used as a reference value.
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The present invention supplies a program that realizes one or more functions of the above-described embodiment to a system or device via a network or storage medium, and one or more processors in the computer of the system or device reads and executes the program. It can also be realized by the processing to be performed. It can also be realized by a circuit (for example, ASIC) that realizes one or more functions.

Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications and modifications can be made within the scope of the gist thereof.

101 Interchangeable lens (lens device)
109 Aperture (light intensity adjusting means)
150 camera (imaging device)
151 Acquisition means 162 Image sensor (imaging means)
166 Photometric sensor (photometric means)

Claims (18)

An imaging device in which a lens device including an imaging optical system including an optical element whose transmittance changes in the radial direction from the center is interchangeably mounted.
An imaging means that captures a subject image formed by the imaging optical system and outputs image data.
A photometric means for measuring the amount of light incident on the image pickup means,
The imaging optical system includes an acquisition means for acquiring data indicating the relationship between the adjustment amount set in the light amount adjusting means for adjusting the amount of light incident on the imaging means and the amount of light incident on the imaging means. And
An imaging device characterized in that, in the data, either the adjusted amount or the amount of light incident on the imaging means is a relative value with respect to a predetermined reference value. The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein the interval between the relative values changes according to the light amount adjusting range of the light amount adjusting means. The imaging device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the acquisition means acquires the data in the initial communication between the imaging device and the lens device. The imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the acquisition means acquires a plurality of data indicating a relationship between the adjusted amount and the amount of light incident on the imaging means. The plurality of data are the first table data capable of deriving the change amount of the light amount incident on the imaging means from the change amount of the adjustment amount, and the change amount of the adjustment amount from the change amount of the light amount incident on the imaging means. The imaging apparatus according to claim 4, further comprising a second table data from which the data can be derived. The plurality of data include first table data capable of deriving the amount of change in the amount of light incident on the imaging means from the information on the focus position of the focus lens group included in the imaging optical system and the amount of change in the adjustment amount. The imaging device according to claim 4, further comprising second table data capable of deriving the amount of change in the adjustment amount from the information on the focus position and the amount of change in the amount of light incident on the imaging means. The imaging device according to claim 6, wherein the acquisition means acquires data relating to the number of focus positions in the initial communication between the imaging device and the lens device. The imaging apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a determining means for determining exposure conditions using the data acquired by the acquiring means. When the adjustment amount is set via the operating means, the determination means uses the first table data capable of deriving the change amount of the light amount incident on the imaging means from the change amount of the adjustment amount, and the exposure condition. When at least one of the shutter speed and the sensitivity is determined and the shutter speed is set via the operating means, the second table capable of deriving the change amount of the adjustment amount from the change amount of the light amount incident on the imaging means. The imaging apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the adjustment amount is determined as the exposure condition using data. When the adjustment amount is set via the operation means, the determination means is the amount of light incident on the image pickup means from the information on the focus position of the focus lens group included in the image pickup optical system and the change amount of the adjustment amount. When at least one of the shutter speed and the sensitivity is determined as the exposure condition using the first table data capable of deriving the amount of change in the above, and the shutter speed is set via the operating means, the information on the focus position and the above The imaging according to claim 8, wherein the adjustment amount is determined as the exposure condition using the second table data capable of deriving the change amount of the adjustment amount from the change amount of the light amount incident on the imaging means. apparatus. A lens device interchangeably attached to an imaging device including an imaging means that captures a subject image and outputs image data, and a photometric means that measures the amount of light incident on the imaging means.
An imaging optical system including an optical element whose transmittance changes in the radial direction from the center and a light amount adjusting means for adjusting the amount of light incident on the imaging means.
It has a transmission means for transmitting data indicating the relationship between the adjustment amount set in the light amount adjusting means and the amount of light incident on the imaging means to the imaging device.
A lens device characterized in that, in the data, either the adjustment amount or the amount of light incident on the imaging means is a relative value with respect to a predetermined reference value. The lens device according to claim 11, wherein the transmission means transmits the data to the image pickup device in the initial communication between the image pickup device and the lens device. The lens device according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the transmitting means transmits a plurality of data indicating a relationship between the adjusted amount and the amount of light incident on the imaging means. The plurality of data are the first table data capable of deriving the change amount of the light amount incident on the imaging means from the change amount of the adjustment amount, and the change amount of the adjustment amount from the change amount of the light amount incident on the imaging means. The lens device according to claim 13, wherein the second table data from which the data can be derived is included. The imaging optical system includes a focus lens group and includes a focus lens group.
The plurality of data include first table data capable of deriving the amount of change in the amount of light incident on the imaging means from the information on the focus position of the focus lens group and the amount of change in the adjustment amount, and the information on the focus position. The lens device according to claim 13, further comprising second table data capable of deriving the amount of change in the adjustment amount from the amount of change in the amount of light incident on the imaging means. The lens device according to claim 15, wherein the transmission means transmits data relating to the number of focus positions in the initial communication between the image pickup device and the lens device. An imaging optical system including an optical element whose transmittance changes in the radial direction from the center and a light amount adjusting means for adjusting the light amount of the subject image,
An imaging means that captures the subject image formed by the imaging optical system and outputs image data.
A photometric means for measuring the amount of light incident on the image pickup means,
It has an acquisition means for acquiring data indicating the relationship between the adjustment amount set in the light amount adjusting means and the amount of light incident on the imaging means.
A camera system characterized in that, in the data, either the adjustment amount or the amount of light incident on the imaging means is a relative value with respect to a predetermined reference value. An image pickup in which a lens device including an image pickup optical system including an optical element whose transmittance changes in the radial direction from the center is interchangeably attached, and an image of a subject formed by the image pickup optical system is imaged and image data is output. A method for controlling an imaging device including means and photometric means for measuring the amount of light incident on the imaging means.
It has a step of acquiring data showing the relationship between the adjustment amount set by the light amount adjusting means for adjusting the light amount incident on the image pickup means and the light amount measured by the photometric means included in the image pickup optical system.
A control method for an imaging device, characterized in that, in the data, either the adjusted amount or the amount of light incident on the imaging means is a relative value with respect to a predetermined reference value.