Imaging device and imaging method for performing automatic focus detection
US7710492B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/667
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An imaging device having an imaging element which takes a subject image by light from a subject passing through a photographing lens and obtains an image data, includes a filter selection device configured to select a filter transmitting an optional frequency component of the subject image; an autofocus detection device configured to detect a focus from an image data obtained by moving a focus lens to a lens position; and an acquisition timing setting device configured to set a timing of capturing the image data, the imaging device being configured to use the acquisition timing setting device in accordance with a photographing condition, and change the filter of the filter selection device in accordance with the acquisition timing set by the acquisition timing setting device.
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