Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes a shutter for controlling object light incident to an image sensor, a holding frame holding the shutter, an annular elastic member for absorbing impact generated when the shutter is driven, a first fastening member engaging with an inner circumferential surface of the annular elastic member, a first body-side support provided to a body of the imaging apparatus, and a first holding-frame-side support provided to the holding frame. On either of the first body-side support and the first holding-frame-side support, a through hole is formed, into which the annular elastic member is press-fitted. A length of an inner circumference of the through hole is greater than a length of an outer circumference of the annular elastic member when the through hole is seen from a direction to which the first fastening member is fastened. Another of the body-side support and the first holding-frame-side support is fastened with the first fastening member.

Abstract: Disclosed is an accessory for a portable electric/electronic device. The accessory includes: a base configured such that the back surface of a portable device is mounted on the back surface thereof, a passage channel having an entrance is formed through the center thereof, and a mounting depression is formed through the bottom surface thereof; a guider configured such that the guider is seated in the mounting depression, fastening recesses are oppositely and repeatedly formed on the left and right sides thereof, and the entry side thereof is open; a connection block including a polygonal swing plate configured to be seated in the fastening recesses, and a movable member configured to move along the passage channel and to have a connection hole; a grip formed configured such that the hinge shaft is fitted thereinto; and a cover configured to be mounted into the mounting depression of the base.

Abstract: A quick detach connector for an imaging device.

Abstract: Provided are a method and system for producing photographic images of an object about multiple axes, the method comprising: suspending the object; rotating the object around a first axis allowing multiple photographic images of the object to be captured about the first axis by an imaging device; and rotating the imaging device about the object around a second axis allowing multiple photographic images of the object to be captured about the second axis by the imaging device.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus of the present disclosure includes an imaging element that sequentially resets accumulated electric charges in a first direction to start exposure, and captures, during the exposure, a subject image entered via an optical system to generate an image signal an image processor that performs predetermined processing on the image signal generated by the imaging element to generate image data, a focal plane shutter including a rear curtain for covering the imaging element to end the exposure, and a controller that sets, when photographing, an electric charge resetting time, for the imaging element, from start of resetting of the electric charges to end of the resetting, and a covering time, for the focal plane shutter, from start of covering of the imaging element by the rear curtain to end of the covering, so that an exposure value (EV) for the imaging element has a predetermined inclination in the first direction, and that outputs an instruction on a flash start timing at which a flash devic

Abstract: A shoulder rest for a camera includes a main frame, a mid plate pivotably connected to the main frame and a back plate pivotably connected to the mid plate, and optionally a front plate. The pivot connections allow a user to adjust the curve of the shoulder rest. A tilt plate attached to a top surface of the main frame is configured to tilt to an angle with respect to the main frame. An adapter to which the camera is removably mounted is attached to the tilt plate, and may be moved forwardly or rearwardly with respect to the main frame, and/or may be moved toward and away from a side edge of the main frame. The tilt plate and adapter together allow the user to offset the camera away from the user's head for greater comfort.

Abstract: An underwater case for containing a device, such as a camera, a tv camera and the like comprised also in mobile telephones, smartphones, tablets and the like, comprising control means, arranged on a portion of the underwater case, for activating the device when it is positioned internally of the underwater case, comprising an integrated connection module in wireless mode for activating the device by the control means.

Abstract: An electronic device includes: a camera module, a camera window formed to cover the camera module and installed in a first opening, a bracket receiving the camera window and the camera module and adhered to a rear cover by a third waterproof member, a fourth waterproof member adhering the window cover and the bracket, a second opening formed in the bracket and connected to the inside of the middle frame, and a filter member disposed in the second opening and blocking movement of water and forming a movement path of air, wherein a gap is formed between an edge of the rear cover forming the first opening and an edge of the camera window and a movement region is formed by a space between the rear cover and the bracket and connected to the second opening, such that air and water are introduced.

Abstract: An apparatus including a camera optical element and a tactile indicator associated with the camera optical element for indicating a property of the camera optical element.

Abstract: A removable hinge for connecting a plate to a bracket. The bracket has a hook slot which has an open end and a retaining end. A hook on the plate fits into the open end of the hook slot and slides along the hook slot to the retaining end. When the plate is in a hanging position, the hook is at the retaining end of the hook slot. The plate is removable from the bracket by sliding the hook from the hook slot out of the open end. The removable hinge may be advantageously use in coupling a camera assembly, such as a bullet camera, to a bracket mounted on a wall or ceiling.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a main body, and a moving member movable with respect to the main body in a state of supporting an image forming portion. The moving member includes an image bearing member and an opening, and is movable between an inside position located inside of the main body and an outside position located outside of the main body, and in which at least a part of the image forming portion is removably mountable on the moving member as a cartridge. A shielding member is provided on the moving member and shields the opening. In addition, holding mechanism holds the shielding member in a shielding position corresponding to the opening while the moving member is moved between the inside position and the outside position, and holds the shielding member in a non-shielding position in which the opening is opened when the moving member is located in the inside position.

Abstract: The subject disclosure is directed towards a curved image sensor that is rotated in one or more rotational directions to compensate for camera movement, e.g., camera shake. In one aspect, sensors such as gyroscopes output camera movement data, which a controller uses to rotate the curved (e.g., hemispherical) image sensor about its center of curvature, e.g., via signals to electrical and/or magnetic movement mechanisms. Image processing may be used by the controller to rotate the image sensor.

Abstract: A camera strap comprises one or more instantly attachable and detachable coupling mechanisms for host multiple cameras. In some embodiments, the camera strap comprises six rotating points allowing the camera strap to adjust its configuration to fit the body configuration of the wearer, which provides comfort and prevents injury to the wearer.

Abstract: This invention comprises an adaptor device for connecting an electronic device having a camera to a range of optical devices, including but not limited to binoculars, monoculars, riflescopes, spotting scopes, telescopes, and microscopes. This adaptor device has a plurality of protrusion that provide a self-centering and fitted connection between the electronic and optical device, so that the optical axes are aligned so that the user may take images or video on their electronic device through the optical device. The structure of the adaptor device allows the adaptor to fit a range of differently sized optical device, denoted by the diameter of the eyepiece end of the optical device.

Abstract: An events capturing apparatus for assisting a user to capture events comprising a support arm that includes a proximal end configured to removably receive a sound capturing device and a distal end configured to removably receive an image capturing device, and a handle coupled to the proximal end of the support arm and shaped to be held by the user. In some embodiments, the image capturing device is a smart-phone camera and the sound capturing device is a microphone.

Abstract: A camera system is disclosed. The camera system includes a camera that employs interchangeable fixed lenses. By replacing one lens cap with another lens cap, the field of view can be changed since each lens cap has a different fixed lens. The camera can also record images or video in a forward and a backward direction at the same time.

Abstract: A support assembly for supporting a camera relative to a camera support includes an elongate support arm, a first bracket assembly for mounting the camera to the support arm and a second bracket assembly for mounting the support arm to the camera support. Each bracket assembly includes i) a clamp member for clamping onto the support arm, ii) a support member pivotal coupled by a pivot shaft on the clamping member, iii) a mounting member supporting the camera equipment relative to the support member; and iv) a locking member adapted to be coupled between the clamping member and the support member so as to simultaneously fix the mounting member relative to the clamping member at a selected angular position and fix the clamping member relative to the support arm at a selected longitudinal position.

Abstract: Provided is controlling apparatus for an electric motor which is driven in accordance with a driving signal input through electric contacts held in slide contact with each other, the controlling apparatus including: a superimposed signal generating unit, which generates a superimposed signal having a peak voltage higher than a voltage of the driving signal; and a controlling unit, which generates the driving signal based on a controlling signal input so as to control the driving of the electric motor, and superimposes the superimposed signal onto the driving signal and output the resultant signal to the electric motor, the controlling unit superimposing the superimposed signal onto the driving signal and outputting the resultant signal to the electric motor when a state in which the driving signal is lower than a predetermined voltage continues for a time period which is longer than a predetermined time period.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a cartridge supporting member configured to move with respect to a main body of the apparatus in a state in which a cartridge is mounted to take a mounting and demounting position where the cartridge supporting member is located at an exterior of the main body and allowing the cartridge to be mounted and demounted, and an image forming position where the cartridge supporting member is located within an interior of the main body to locate the cartridge at a position which allows formation of an image. A first unit of the cartridge includes a position-restricted portion, and the cartridge is located below a second unit in which the cartridge is mounted on the cartridge supporting member. The cartridge supporting member includes a position restricting portion configured to restrict movement of the cartridge with respect to the cartridge supporting member by engaging the position-restricted portion.

Abstract: The present technology relates to a power controller, a power control method, and a program which appropriately supply power to an actuator for driving a shutter and an actuator for camera shake correction. A power controller includes a shutter controller for controlling a shutter driving unit, a camera shake correction controller for controlling a camera shake correction driving unit, and a power amount setting unit for setting amounts of power to be allocated to the shutter driving unit and the camera shake correction driving unit according to a set shutter speed. The power amount setting unit allocates the amount of power to be supplied to the camera shake correction driving unit when the shutter speed is equal to or less than a predetermined speed to the shutter driving unit in a case where the shutter speed is faster than a predetermined speed. The present technology available for an image pickup device.