Image capture apparatus and image capture method in which an image is processed by a plurality of image processing devices

摘要

An image capture system is provided that increases processing speed after an image is captured and also increases the rate at which data is read from an image capture device during a shooting sequence. The image capture system includes an image capture device for capturing an object image and converting the captured object image into an electrical signal, a plurality of image processing devices, and a distribution device for distributing the electrical signal from the image capture device to the plurality of image processing devices. The plurality of image processing devices generate image signals by processing the electrical signal output from the distribution device and are provided in parallel with each other. Each of the plurality of image processing devices concurrently processes the electrical signal for one frame.

主权项

1. A digital camera, comprising:
an imaging unit configured to output RAW data obtained by sensing an object; a storage unit configured to store the RAW data output from the imaging unit; a first image processing unit configured to process RAW data to an image signal; a second image processing unit configured to process RAW data to an image signal; and a control unit configured to read a first RAW data from the RAW data, corresponding to a frame output by the imaging unit and a second RAW data from the RAW data, corresponding to a frame output by the imaging unit so that, in a period when the first image processing unit processes the first RAW data from the RAW data output from the storage unit, the second image processing unit processes the second RAW data from the RAW data output from the storage unit.