JP5398882B2 - Image processing apparatus and method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus and method capable of recording an image on a built-in recording medium and an external storage device, and more particularly to a technique that facilitates management of images recorded on a plurality of recording media.

  As imaging devices having a plurality of recording media, for example, an external memory and a built-in memory, are widely used, a technique for managing images recorded in these memories has become an indispensable technique. As an image management method, there is a method of recording a captured image in a large memory (external memory) and a compressed image in a small memory (built-in memory) (see, for example, Patent Document 1). As a result, even when the captured image is moved from the imaging device, it is possible to confirm an image already captured by the imaging device.

JP 2006-324708 A

  However, if an image management method in an imaging apparatus having an external memory and a built-in memory as disclosed in Patent Document 1 is used, two recorded images (captured images and compressed images) can be generated for one image.

  In this case, it is very burdensome for the user to perform the editing operation on each of the two recorded images.

  When searching for a captured image recorded in the external memory, it is necessary to temporarily attach the external memory to the imaging device in order to specify the external memory in which the image to be searched is recorded. The operation is very burdensome for the user.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points. In an image processing apparatus capable of recording an image on a built-in recording medium and an external storage device, the load on the user is reduced in managing the recorded image. For the purpose.

  The image processing apparatus of the present invention includes a display means, a built-in recording medium, storage of first image data in an external storage device, and the built-in second image data corresponding to the first image data. A recording processing unit for controlling recording on a recording medium, and means for instructing an image editing process, wherein the first image data stored in the external storage device cannot be edited; Instructing means capable of instructing editing processing while displaying the second image data recorded in the recording medium on the display means, storage means for storing the contents of editing processing instructed by the instructing means, And editing means for performing editing processing in accordance with the contents stored in the storage means after the first image data stored in the external storage device is ready to be edited.

  According to the present invention, in an image processing apparatus capable of recording an image on a built-in recording medium and an external storage device, it is possible to reduce the load on the user in managing the recorded image.

It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of the digital video camera of 1st Embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing editing (“protection”, “deletion”, “division”) and reservation processing in the digital video camera of the first embodiment. It is a screen transition diagram at the time of editing (“protection”, “deletion”, “division”) and reservation in the digital video camera of the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart illustrating processing for executing editing on a captured image that has been reserved for editing (“protection”, “deletion”, and “division” reservation) in the digital video camera of the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart showing editing (“add to playlist”) and reservation processing in the digital video camera of the first embodiment. It is a screen transition diagram at the time of editing (“add to playlist”) and reservation in the digital video camera of the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a process of executing “add to playlist” on a captured image that has been reserved for editing (“add to playlist” reserved) in the digital video camera of the first embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the digital video camera of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of selecting arbitrary images from the compressed image displayed as an index in the digital video camera of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process which produces | generates the index display screen in the digital video camera of 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 10 is a screen transition diagram when a compressed image in which a target captured image is recorded in a built-in memory is selected in the digital video camera of the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a screen transition diagram when a compressed image recorded in an external memory to which a target captured image is currently mounted is selected in the digital video camera of the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a screen transition diagram when a compressed image recorded in an external memory in which a target captured image is not currently mounted is selected in the digital video camera of the second embodiment.

  Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the embodiment described below, an example in which the present invention is applied to a digital video camera will be described.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the digital video camera according to the first embodiment. Reference numeral 11 denotes an imaging unit that images a subject. A compression processing unit 12 compresses the image captured by the imaging unit 11 to generate a captured image, and compresses the image captured by the imaging unit 11 at a higher compression rate than the captured image to generate a compressed image.

  A recording processing unit 13 performs a recording process for recording the captured image or the compressed image in the external memory 14 or the built-in memory 15. Reference numeral 14 denotes an external memory (external memory) which is a removable external recording medium. A built-in memory 15 is a built-in recording medium. In the present embodiment, the captured image can be recorded in any one of the external memory 14 and the built-in memory 15. The compressed image is recorded in both the external memory 14 and the built-in memory 15 when the captured image is recorded in the external memory 14, and only in the built-in memory 15 when the captured image is recorded in the built-in memory 15. To do.

  Reference numeral 16 denotes an editing processing unit which edits captured images and compressed images recorded in the external memory 14 and the built-in memory 15. In this embodiment, “protect”, “delete”, “divide”, and “add to playlist” are set as edits. Reference numeral 17 denotes an input unit, which includes an operation unit for selecting an image to be edited or selecting an editing content to be executed.

  A control unit 18 controls the entire digital video camera. The control unit 18 functions as a display processing unit that performs index display of a compressed image, index display of a playlist, and the like on a display unit (not illustrated). In addition, with respect to a compressed image recorded in the internal memory 15, an edit reservation for enabling a captured image corresponding to the compressed image recorded in the unmounted external memory 14 to be accepted (receiving an edit reservation). Functions as a means.

  FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing editing (“protection”, “deletion”, “division”) and reservation processing in the digital video camera according to the first embodiment. First, in step S101, the digital video camera displays an index of the compressed image recorded in the built-in memory 15. In the next step S102, the user selects an image to be edited from the list of compressed images displayed in the index. In the next step S103, the user selects edit contents to be executed on the selected image.

  In the next step S104, the digital video camera records a captured image (hereinafter referred to as “target captured image”) corresponding to the selected compressed image in the internal memory 15 or the external memory 14 currently mounted. Then, it is determined whether or not it is in an editable state.

  In step S104, it is determined that the target captured image is not recorded in the built-in memory 15 and the external memory 14 that is currently mounted, that is, is recorded in the external memory 14 that is not currently mounted and is in an uneditable state. If YES, go to step S105. In step S <b> 105, the digital video camera makes an edit reservation for the compressed image recorded in the built-in memory 15. For example, the edited content is recorded in association with the compressed image recorded in the built-in memory 15.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S104 that the target captured image is recorded in the built-in memory 15 or the external memory 14 that is currently mounted and is in an editable state, the process proceeds to step S106. In step S106, the digital video camera edits the target captured image recorded in the built-in memory 15 or the external memory 14 currently mounted.

  With the above processing, the target captured image is recorded in the external memory 14 that is not currently mounted, and it is possible to make an edit reservation for the compressed image even in a state where editing is not possible. At this time, in the compressed image index display, by displaying the compressed image reserved for editing in a display format different from the compressed image not reserved for editing, the user can be visually informed that the editing is reserved. it can.

  It goes without saying that the convenience for the user is improved by making it possible to cancel the edit reservation made for the compressed image.

  FIG. 3 is a screen transition diagram at the time of editing (“protection”, “deletion”, “division”) and reservation in the digital video camera of the first embodiment. FIG. 3A shows an editing content selection screen in which the user selects an image that the user wants to edit from the list of compressed images displayed in the index, and the editing content that the user wants to execute is selected. In this edit content selection screen, an image to be edited is selected by moving the focus 301, and an edit content to be executed is selected by moving the focus 302. Based on the editing content selected on the editing content selection screen of FIG. 3A, the screen shifts to the editing execution confirmation screen of FIG. 3A and 3B, “Delete” is selected on the edit content selection screen, and it is confirmed whether or not “Delete” is to be executed on the edit execution confirmation screen (steps S101 to S103 in FIG. 2). Corresponding).

  When Yes is selected on the edit execution confirmation screen of FIG. 3B, the digital video camera has the target captured image recorded in the built-in memory 15 or the external memory 14 currently mounted, and is ready for editing. It is determined whether or not there is (corresponding to step S104 in FIG. 2).

  When the target captured image is recorded in the built-in memory 15 or the external memory 14 currently mounted and is in an editable state, the digital video camera is recorded in the internal memory 15 or the external memory 14 currently mounted. Editing is performed on the target captured image (corresponding to step S106 in FIG. 2). In this case, as shown in FIG. 3C, the compressed image is deleted in the index display, and the user is notified that the deletion has been executed.

  On the other hand, if the target captured image is recorded in an external memory that is not currently mounted and is in an editable state, the digital video camera reserves editing for the compressed image recorded in the built-in memory 15. (Corresponding to step S105 in FIG. 2). In this case, as shown in FIG. 3D, the display format is such that it is understood that the compression reservation is made for the compressed image in the index display. For example, the “x” mark is superimposed on the compressed image reserved for “delete”.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of executing editing on a captured image that has been reserved for editing (“protection”, “deletion”, “division” reservation) in the digital video camera according to the first embodiment. First, in step S201, the user mounts the external memory 14. In the next step S202, the digital video camera collates data between the compressed image recorded in the built-in memory 15 and the compressed image recorded in the external memory 14 attached. In the next step S203, the digital video camera determines whether or not an editing reservation is made for the compressed image recorded in the built-in memory 15 as a result of the data collation in step S202.

  If it is determined in step S203 that the compressed image recorded in the internal memory 15 is reserved for editing, the process proceeds to step S204. In step S <b> 204, the digital video camera reflects the edited content reserved for editing in the compressed image recorded in the internal memory 15 in the target captured image recorded in the external memory 14. In this case, a notification such as “Can I edit?” May be given to the user before automatic editing.

  Through the above processing, the editing content reserved for the compressed image recorded in the internal memory 15 is automatically reflected when the external memory 14 in which the target captured image is recorded is attached. Can do.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing editing (“add to playlist”) and reservation processing in the digital video camera according to the first embodiment. First, in step S301, the digital video camera displays an index of the compressed image recorded in the built-in memory 15. In the next step S302, the user selects an image to be edited from a list of images displayed in an index. In the next step S303, the user selects “add to playlist” for the selected image.

  In the next step S304, the digital video camera determines whether the target captured image is recorded in the built-in memory 15.

  If it is determined in step S304 that the target captured image is recorded in the built-in memory 15, the process proceeds to step S308. In step S <b> 308, the digital video camera performs an “add to playlist” process on the target captured image recorded in the built-in memory 15 to create a new playlist in the built-in memory 15.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S304 that the target captured image is not recorded in the built-in memory 15, the process proceeds to step S305. In step S305, the digital video camera determines whether the target captured image is recorded in the external memory 14 that is currently mounted.

  If it is determined in step S305 that the target captured image is recorded in the external memory 14 that is currently mounted, the process proceeds to step S306. In step S <b> 306, the digital video camera copies the target captured image recorded in the currently mounted external memory 14 to the built-in memory 15. In this case, it is possible to visually notify the user by displaying a notification to the user before executing copying. In step S <b> 308, the digital video camera executes an “add to playlist” process on the target captured image copied to the internal memory 15, and creates a new playlist in the internal memory 15.

  On the other hand, in step S305, it is determined that the target captured image is not recorded in the external memory 14 that is currently mounted, that is, is recorded in the external memory 14 that is not currently mounted, and cannot be added to the playlist. If so, the process proceeds to step S307. In step S <b> 307, the digital video camera makes an “add to playlist” reservation for the compressed image recorded in the internal memory 15. At this time, in the compressed image index display, the compressed image reserved for “add to playlist” is reserved by displaying it in a display format different from the compressed image not reserved for “add to playlist”. Can be visually notified to the user. In step S 308, the digital video camera performs an “add to playlist” process on the compressed image selected by the user, and creates a new playlist in the built-in memory 15. As a result, the added compressed image is displayed on the index screen of the playlist. However, since the captured image is recorded in the external memory 14 that is not currently mounted, reproduction cannot be executed.

  FIG. 6 is a screen transition diagram at the time of editing (“add to playlist”) and reservation in the digital video camera of the first embodiment. FIG. 6A shows an editing content selection screen, and FIG. 6B shows an editing execution confirmation screen, which is the same as FIGS. 3A and 3B. 6A and 6B, “Create playlist” is selected on the editing content selection screen, and it is confirmed whether or not “Create playlist” is executed on the editing execution confirmation screen (FIG. 6). 5 corresponds to steps S301 to S303 in FIG.

  When Yes is selected on the edit execution confirmation screen in FIG. 6B, the digital video camera determines whether or not the target captured image is recorded in the built-in memory 15 (corresponding to step S304 in FIG. 5).

  When the target captured image is recorded in the built-in memory 15, the digital video camera performs an “add to playlist” process on the target captured image recorded in the built-in memory 15 and stores a new playlist in the built-in memory. 15 (corresponding to step S308 in FIG. 5). In this case, as shown in FIG. 6C, the added target captured image is displayed on the index screen of the playlist.

  On the other hand, when the target captured image is recorded in the external memory 14 currently mounted, the screen shifts to a copy execution confirmation screen shown in FIGS. When “Yes” is selected on the copy execution confirmation screen shown in FIGS. 6D to 6, the digital video camera stores the target captured image recorded in the currently installed external memory 14 in the built-in memory 15. Copy (corresponding to step S306 in FIG. 5). After copying, “add to playlist” processing is executed on the target captured image to create a new playlist in the built-in memory 15 (corresponding to step S308 in FIG. 5). In this case, as shown in FIGS. 6D to 6D, the added target captured image is displayed on the index screen of the playlist.

  On the other hand, when the target captured image is recorded in the external memory 14 that is not currently mounted and cannot be added to the playlist, the digital video camera performs the compression on the compressed image recorded in the built-in memory 15. The reservation process of “add to playlist” is performed (corresponding to step S307 in FIG. 5). In this case, as shown in FIG. 6E, the added compressed image is displayed on the index screen of the playlist. The playlist index screen is displayed in a display format so that it can be seen that the image is a compressed image. That is, the target captured image is recorded in the external memory 14 that is not currently mounted, and is displayed so as to notify the user that reproduction / copying cannot be performed. Nevertheless, a warning may be given when the user gives a reproduction / copy instruction.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a process of executing “add to playlist” on a captured image reserved for editing (“add to playlist” reserved) in the digital video camera according to the first embodiment. First, in step S401, the user mounts the external memory 14. In the next step S402, the digital video camera performs data collation between the compressed image recorded in the built-in memory 15 and the compressed image recorded in the attached external memory 14. In the next step S403, the digital video camera determines whether or not “add to playlist” is reserved for the compressed image recorded in the internal memory 15 as a result of the data collation in step S402.

  If it is determined in step S403 that “add to playlist” is reserved for the compressed image recorded in the built-in memory 15, the process proceeds to step S404. In step S <b> 404, the digital video camera copies the target captured image recorded in the currently mounted external memory 14 to the built-in memory 15. In this case, it is possible to visually notify the user by displaying a notification to the user before executing copying. In the next step S405, the digital video camera executes an “add to playlist” process on the target captured image copied to the internal memory 15 in step S404, and creates a new playlist in the internal memory 15.

  Through the above processing, the “add to playlist” reserved for the compressed image recorded in the internal memory 15 is automatically reflected when the external memory 14 in which the target captured image is recorded is attached. be able to.

  According to the first embodiment described above, editing is reserved for the compressed image recorded in the internal memory 15, and editing is executed when the external memory in which the target captured image is recorded is attached. It becomes possible. As a result, it is possible to reduce the load of the user performing editing work on each of the two recorded images.

(Second Embodiment)
FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a digital video camera according to the second embodiment. Note that the same components as those in the digital video camera of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals for description. Reference numeral 11 denotes an imaging unit that images a subject. A compression processing unit 12 compresses an image captured by the image capturing unit 11 to generate a captured image, and compresses an image captured by the image capturing unit 11 at a higher compression rate than the captured image to generate a compressed image. To do.

  A recording processing unit 13 performs a recording process for recording the captured image or the compressed image in the external memory 14 or the built-in memory 15. Reference numeral 14 denotes an external memory which is a removable external recording medium. A built-in memory 15 is a built-in recording medium. In the present embodiment, the captured image can be recorded in any one of the external memory 14 and the built-in memory 15. The compressed image is recorded in both the external memory 14 and the built-in memory 15 when the captured image is recorded in the external memory 14, and only in the built-in memory 15 when the captured image is recorded in the built-in memory 15. To do.

  A control unit 18 controls the entire digital video camera. The control unit 18 functions as a display processing unit that performs index display of a compressed image on a display unit (not shown).

  An individual information recognition processing unit 19 recognizes individual information held by each external memory 14. In this embodiment, the manufacturer, the memory capacity (recording capacity), and the serial number are used as the individual information. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any information that allows the user to specify the external memory 14 may be used.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing processing when an arbitrary image is selected from the compressed images displayed as indexes in the digital video camera according to the second embodiment. First, in step S501, the digital video camera performs index display of the compressed image recorded in the built-in memory 15. In the next step S502, the user selects a desired image from the list of compressed images displayed in the index.

  In the next step S503, the digital video camera determines whether or not a captured image (hereinafter referred to as “target captured image”) corresponding to the selected compressed image is recorded in the built-in memory 15.

  If it is determined in step S503 that the target captured image is recorded in the built-in memory 15, the process proceeds to step S504. In step S504, the digital video camera displays individual information in the built-in memory 15 in which captured images are recorded.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S503 that the target captured image is recorded in the external memory 14 that is currently mounted or the external memory 14 that is not currently mounted, the process proceeds to step S505. In step S505, the digital video camera displays individual information in the external memory 14 in which the target captured image is recorded. In this case, when it is determined that the target captured image is recorded in the external memory 14 that is currently mounted, and when it is determined that the target captured image is recorded in the external memory 14 that is not currently mounted. By using different display formats, it is possible to visually notify the user.

  With the above processing, it is possible to show the information of the memory in which the target captured image is recorded to the user.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating processing for generating an index display screen in the digital video camera according to the second embodiment. First, in step S <b> 601, the digital video camera performs an image reading process in order to display the nth compressed image recorded in the built-in memory 15 as an index.

  In the next step S602, it is determined whether or not the target captured image of the compressed image read in step S601 is recorded in the external memory 14 that is not currently mounted. If it is determined in step S602 that the target captured image is recorded in the built-in memory 15 or the external memory 14 currently mounted, the process proceeds to step S604. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S602 that the target captured image is recorded in the external memory 14 that is not currently mounted, the process proceeds to step S603, and the display format indicates that the read compressed image cannot be reproduced. Then, the process proceeds to step S604.

  In the next step S604, the digital video camera determines whether or not the currently processed compressed image is the final image in the index display. If it is determined in step S604 that the image is not the final image, the process proceeds to step S605, the value n for image reading is incremented, and the process returns to the first step S601. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S604 that the image is the final image, the process advances to step S501 in FIG. 9 to display the index of the compressed image recorded in the built-in memory 15.

  FIG. 11 is a screen transition diagram when a compressed image in which the target captured image is recorded in the built-in memory 15 is selected. FIG. 11A shows a compressed image index display screen, and an image can be selected by moving the focus 1101. When an image is selected on the index screen of FIG. 11A and playback is instructed, the screen transitions to the playback screen of FIG. 11C and playback of the selected image is executed. Further, when an image is selected on the index screen of FIG. 11A and a menu display is instructed, the menu screen of FIG. When information display is selected on the menu screen of FIG. 11B, the display transits to the memory information display screen of FIG. In the memory information display screen of FIG. 11D, it is displayed that the target captured image is recorded in the built-in memory 15.

  FIG. 12 is a screen transition diagram when a compressed image recorded in the external memory 14 to which the target captured image is currently attached is selected. FIG. 12A shows a compressed image index display screen as in FIG. 11A, and an image can be selected by moving the focus 1101. When an image is selected on the index screen of FIG. 12A and playback is instructed, the screen transitions to the playback screen of FIG. 12C and playback of the selected image is executed. When an image is selected on the index screen of FIG. 12A and menu display is instructed, the screen transitions to the menu screen of FIG. When information display is selected on the menu screen of FIG. 12B, the memory information display screen of FIG. In the memory information display screen of FIG. 12D, individual information of the external memory 14 in which the target captured image is recorded is displayed.

  FIG. 13 is a screen transition diagram when a compressed image recorded in the external memory 14 to which the target captured image is not currently attached is selected. FIG. 13A is a compressed image index display screen similar to FIGS. 11A and 12A, and an image can be selected by moving the focus 1101. When an image is selected on the index screen of FIG. 13A and playback is instructed, in this case, the target captured image is recorded in the external memory 14 that is not currently mounted, and playback is impossible. Therefore, a display indicating that reproduction is not possible is performed, and a transition is made to the memory information display screen of FIG. In the memory information display screen of FIG. 13C, the individual information of the external memory 14 in which the target captured image is recorded is displayed. Further, when an image is selected on the index screen of FIG. 13A and a menu display is instructed, the screen is changed to the menu screen of FIG. When the information display is selected on the menu screen of FIG. 13B, the display transits to the memory information display screen of FIG. In the memory information display screen of FIG. 13D, the individual information of the external memory 14 in which the target captured image is recorded is displayed.

  According to the second embodiment described above, when a compressed image recorded in the built-in memory 15 is selected, it is possible to notify the user of the solid-state information of the memory in which the target captured image is recorded. Become. This eliminates the need to attach the external memory 14 to the digital video camera one by one in order to search for and identify the external memory 14 in which the target captured image is recorded, thereby reducing the load.

  In the second embodiment, when an image is selected on the index screen, the mode can be switched to a mode for displaying a list of images recorded in the memory in which the target captured image is recorded. Also good. Further, when an image is selected on the index screen, it may be possible to switch to a mode for jumping for each image recorded in a memory in which the target captured image is recorded.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated with various embodiment, this invention is not limited only to these embodiment, A change etc. are possible within the scope of the present invention. For example, in the index display of the compressed image, the target captured image is recorded in advance in the built-in memory 15 or the external memory 14 that is currently mounted, and is recorded in the external memory 14 that is not currently mounted. Different display formats may be used.

  Moreover, although the display format is described in the first and second embodiments, for example, the display size, the brightness, the contrast, and the like are changed, or the marker display and the icon display are performed.

  The object of the present invention can also be achieved by supplying a storage medium storing a program code of software for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiments to a system or apparatus. In this case, the computer (or CPU or MPU) of the system or apparatus reads and executes the program code stored in the storage medium.

  In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments, and the program code itself and the storage medium storing the program code constitute the present invention.

  As a storage medium for supplying the program code, for example, a flexible disk, a hard disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a CD-ROM, a CD-R, a magnetic tape, a nonvolatile memory card, a ROM, or the like can be used.

  Further, the functions of the above-described embodiments are not limited to being realized by executing the program code read by the computer. For example, an OS (basic system or operating system) running on the computer performs part or all of the actual processing based on an instruction of the program code, and the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by the processing. May be.

  Further, the program code read from the storage medium may be written in a memory provided in a function expansion board inserted into the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer. In this case, after being written in the memory, the CPU of the function expansion board or function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing based on the instruction of the program code, and the function of the above-described embodiment is performed by the processing. Is realized.

11: Imaging unit 12: Compression processing unit 13: Recording processing unit 14: External memory 15: Built-in memory 16: Editing processing unit 17: Input unit 18: Control unit 19: Individual information recognition processing unit

Claims (6)

Display means;
A built-in recording medium;
A recording processing unit for controlling storage of the first image data in the external storage device and recording of the second image data corresponding to the first image data on the built-in recording medium;
Means for instructing image editing processing, wherein the second image data recorded on the built-in recording medium in a state in which the first image data stored in the external storage device cannot be edited Indicating means capable of instructing an editing process while displaying on the display means;
Storage means for storing the contents of the editing process instructed by the instruction means;
Image processing comprising: editing means for performing editing processing in accordance with the content stored in the storage means after the first image data stored in the external storage device is ready to be edited apparatus.   The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the editing process includes at least one of protection, deletion, and division.   The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the editing process includes creation of a playlist.   Furthermore, after the first image data stored in the external storage device can be edited, the editing unit performs editing before performing editing processing according to the content stored in the storage unit. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a notification unit that performs the notification.   The display means is subject to editing processing of image data that is subject to editing processing stored in the storage means, out of the second image data recorded in the built-in recording medium. 5. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image processing apparatus displays the image data in a display format different from that of the image data that is not displayed. Display means;
A built-in recording medium;
An image processing apparatus comprising: a recording processing unit that controls storage of first image data in an external storage device and recording of second image data corresponding to the first image data on the built-in recording medium Is an image processing method to be executed,
Means for instructing image editing processing, wherein the second image data recorded on the built-in recording medium in a state in which the first image data stored in the external storage device cannot be edited Storing the contents of the editing process instructed by the instructing unit that can instruct the editing process while displaying on the display unit;
And a step of performing an editing process in accordance with the content stored in the storage means after the first image data stored in the external storage device is ready to be edited.

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