Imaging apparatus, imaging method, and computer-readable recording medium

摘要

An imaging apparatus includes: an imaging unit configured to receive light collected from an object area through an imaging optical system provided at a front side facing an object, and to generate image data; a body unit including the imaging unit; an optical sight unit including a light source unit for emitting luminous flux, and a reflecting optical element for allowing light from the object area to transmit and reflecting the luminous flux toward a back side opposite to the front in order to produce a virtual image of the luminous flux in the object area or near the object area; and a leg unit that holds at least the reflecting optical element in a movable manner in a direction away from the body unit and in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of the imaging optical system, at startup of the optical sight unit.

主权项

1. An imaging apparatus comprising:
an imager that receives light collected from an object area through an imaging optical system provided at a front side facing an object, and to generate image data; a body including the imager and a shaft; an optical sight including a light source for emitting luminous flux, and an optical reflector that allows light from the object area to transmit and reflect the luminous flux emitted by the light source toward a back side opposite to the front, the optical sight produces a virtual image of the luminous flux emitted by the light source in the object area or near the object area; a flash light emitter that irradiates the object area with illumination light; a leg that is pivotally supported on the body and holds the flash light emitter and the optical sight such that the leg is rotatable around the shaft in a direction away from the body and in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of the imaging optical system, at startup of the optical sight; and a pair of position detectors that detect a position of the imaging apparatus, the position detectors being provided in the leg and at positions symmetrical to the optical axis of the imaging optical system.