Dual sensor camera

摘要

A method of operating a camera includes the step of selecting an recording mode of either a still or a video mode. At least one of the optical path or the first and second sensors is configured to communicate the optical signal to a selected one of the first and second sensors in accordance with the recording mode. The viewpoint of the optical path is independent of the recording mode. In various embodiments the first and second sensors are positioned by sliding or pivoting such that the optical signal is incident on the selected sensor. In an alternative embodiment, a mirror re-directs the optical signal to be incident upon the first or second sensor in accordance with the recording mode.