Abstract: A control apparatus includes at least one processor and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to function as a setting unit and a selection unit. The setting unit is configured to set an object area indicating an object by using object information that includes information on a part of the object and is based on an image signal converted from an object image and to set a plurality of focus detection points by using the object area. The selection unit is configured to select, from the plurality of focus detection points in a selection area, a main focus detection point on which focusing is performed. In a case where the object is a vehicle, the selection unit makes the selection area narrower than the object area.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus comprising: an image sensor that repeatedly shoots a subject and outputs image signals; a detection unit that detect a predetermined subject from the image signals; a determination unit that determines whether not a selfie mode for shooting a photographer himself/herself is set; and a setting unit that sets a focus detection area where focus detection is performed, wherein the setting unit sets a predetermined focus detection area in a case where the detection unit has failed to detect the predetermined subject and it is determined by the determination unit that the selfie mode is set.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus comprising: an image sensor that repeatedly shoots a subject and outputs image signals; a detection unit that detect a predetermined subject from the image signals; a determination unit that determines whether not a selfie mode for shooting a photographer himself/herself is set; and a setting unit that sets a focus detection area where focus detection is performed, wherein the setting unit sets a predetermined focus detection area in a case where the detection unit has failed to detect the predetermined subject and it is determined by the determination unit that the selfie mode is set.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus, to which a lens apparatus can be attached, includes an imaging unit that executes charge accumulation in synchronization with a reference signal and generates an imaging signal, a control unit that controls the data communication with an attached lens apparatus and executes focus detection by using data received from the lens apparatus. The control unit executes data communication with the lens apparatus in a first communication mode in which predetermined data is periodically communicated in synchronization with the reference signal. When a predetermined operation that instructs preparation for still image shooting is being carried out by a user, the control unit changes the first communication mode to a second communication mode in which the control unit executes data communication with the lens apparatus out of synchronization with the reference signal.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus includes an image sensor, a determination unit configured to determine an in-focus direction, a control unit configured to perform focus adjustment by moving a wobbling center position of the focus lens, and an acquisition unit configured to acquire a first focus signal obtained from a first focus detection area and a second focus signal obtained from a second focus detection area including the first focus detection area, wherein the control unit judges a final in-focus direction based on a first in-focus direction if a first moving direction matches the first in-focus direction, and judges the final in-focus direction based on the first in-focus direction and a second in-focus direction if the first moving direction does not match the first in-focus direction.

Abstract: A control apparatus (204, 212) includes a calculator (204) that calculates a defocus amount based on a first signal and a second signal that correspond to light beams passing through different pupil regions of an image capturing optical system (101, 102, 103) from each other, and a focus adjuster (212) that performs focus adjusting operation based on the defocus amount, and the focus adjuster is configured to change a detection property of the first signal and the second signal depending on a type of the focus adjusting operation.

Abstract: A control apparatus (204, 212) includes a calculator (204) that calculates a defocus amount based on a first signal and a second signal that correspond to light beams passing through different pupil regions of an image capturing optical system (101, 102, 103) from each other, and a focus adjuster (212) that performs focus adjusting operation based on the defocus amount, and the focus adjuster is configured to change a detection property of the first signal and the second signal depending on a type of the focus adjusting operation.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus, to which a lens apparatus can be attached, includes an imaging unit that executes charge accumulation in, synchronization with a reference signal and generates an imaging signal, a control unit that controls the data communication with an attached lens apparatus and executes focus detection by using data received from the lens apparatus. The control unit executes data communication with the lens apparatus in a first communication mode in which predetermined data is periodically communicated in synchronization with the reference signal. When a predetermined operation that instructs preparation for still image shooting is being carried out by a user, the control unit changes the first communication mode to a second communication mode in which the control unit executes data communication with the lens apparatus out of synchronization with the reference signal.

Abstract: An image-pickup apparatus to which a lens unit that includes an image-pickup optical system including a focus lens is attachable includes an image sensor configured to photoelectrically convert an object image formed via the lens unit that has been attached, and to generate an image signal, and a controller configured to generate information on driving of the focus lens in the lens unit based upon the image signal and to provide focus control, the controller communicating data with the lens unit, wherein the controller transmits information on a driving target position of the focus lens to the lens unit in a first control, and transmits information on a driving direction and driving speed of the focus lens to the lens unit in a second control different from the first control.

Abstract: The image pickup apparatus includes an image sensor operable to generate an image signal, and controller that controls communication with a mounted lens unit including an image taking optical system and generates a drive instruction to drive a focus lens of the mounted lens unit on a basis of a focus signal generated by using the image signal, the focus signal indicating a focus state of the image taking optical system. The controller sends information relating to a predetermined timing and the drive instruction to the lens unit, and receives, from the lens unit, a first signal indicating whether the focus lens is able to be moved by a movement based on the drive instruction to satisfy the predetermined timing.

Abstract: A focus adjustment apparatus comprises a detection unit that detects a subject/subjects having a predetermined characteristic from an image obtained while shooting a moving picture, a selection unit that, in the case where a subject/subjects having the predetermined characteristic have been detected by the detection unit, selects, from the detected subject/subjects, a subject that also fulfills a predetermined condition, and a focus adjustment unit that controls a focus lens to focus on the subject selected by the selection unit. The focus adjustment unit does not control the focus lens in the case where no subject having the predetermined characteristic has been detected by the detection unit.

Abstract: An image-pickup apparatus to which a lens unit that includes an image-pickup optical system including a focus lens is attachable includes an image sensor configured to photoelectrically convert an object image formed via the lens unit that has been attached, and to generate an image signal, and a controller configured to generate information on driving of the focus lens in the lens unit based upon the image signal and to provide focus control, the controller communicating data with the lens unit, wherein the controller transmits information on a driving target position of the focus lens to the lens unit in a first control, and transmits information on a driving direction and driving speed of the focus lens to the lens unit in a second control different from the first control.

Abstract: An image-pickup apparatus to which a lens unit that includes an image-pickup optical system including a focus lens is attachable includes an image sensor configured to photoelectrically convert an object image formed via the lens unit that has been attached, and to generate an image signal, and a controller configured to generate information on driving of the focus lens in the lens unit based upon the image signal and to provide focus control, the controller communicating data with the lens unit, wherein the controller transmits information on a driving target position of the focus lens to the lens unit in a first control, and transmits information on a driving direction and driving speed of the focus lens to the lens unit in a second control different from the first control.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus, to which a lens apparatus can be attached, includes an imaging unit that executes charge accumulation in synchronization with a reference signal and generates an imaging signal, a control unit that controls the data communication with an attached lens apparatus and executes focus detection by using data received from the lens apparatus. The control unit executes data communication with the lens apparatus in a first communication mode in which predetermined data is periodically communicated in synchronization with the reference signal. When a predetermined operation that instructs preparation for still image shooting is being carried out by a user, the control unit changes the first communication mode to a second communication mode in which the control unit executes data communication with the lens apparatus out of synchronization with the reference signal.

Abstract: An image-pickup apparatus to which a lens unit that includes an image-pickup optical system including a focus lens is attachable includes an image sensor configured to photoelectrically convert an object image formed via the lens unit that has been attached, and to generate an image signal, and a controller configured to generate information on driving of the focus lens in the lens unit based upon the image signal and to provide focus control, the controller communicating data with the lens unit, wherein the controller transmits information on a driving target position of the focus lens to the lens unit in a first control, and transmits information on a driving direction and driving speed of the focus lens to the lens unit in a second control different from the first control.

Abstract: A focusing apparatus is configured to execute a focusing operation without using any auto-focus evaluation value obtained from an auto-focus evaluation value detection area set for an object other than that of an intended object when a plurality of objects is detected.

Abstract: An image pickup apparatus includes an image pickup unit including two-dimensionally arranged photoelectric conversion elements, the image pickup unit being configured to perform an photoelectric conversion of an object image formed on an image pickup plane and to output an image signal, a detector configured to detect a focus signal based on the image signal obtained by moving a focus lens, and a controller configured to find an in-focus direction based on the focus signal and to provide a control so that the focus lens can be moved in the in-focus direction. The controller selects one of a plurality of interruption timings that occur in a synchronization signal in moving the focus lens, and starts moving the focus lens with a selected interruption timing.

Abstract: A focusing device includes a first focus-position determining unit configured to determine a focus position based on a change in a radio-frequency component in an image signal obtained with movement of a focusing lens, a second focus-position determining unit configured to determine a focus position by using a different process from a process performed by the first focus-position determining unit, a mode setting unit configured to select at least a first mode which uses a result with the first focusing-position determining unit together with the second focusing-position determining unit or a second mode which uses a result with the first focus-position determining unit without the second focus-position determining unit, and a control unit configured to control driving of the focusing lens according to selection by the mode setting unit such that the focusing lens is driven in the first mode at a higher speed than in the second mode.

Abstract: A focusing device includes a first focus-position determining unit configured to determine a focus position based on a change in a radio-frequency component in an image signal obtained with movement of a focusing lens, a second focus-position determining unit configured to determine a focus position by using a different process from a process performed by the first focus-position determining unit, a mode setting unit configured to select at least a first mode which uses a result with the first focusing-position determining unit together with the second focusing-position determining unit or a second mode which uses a result with the first focus-position determining unit without the second focus-position determining unit, and a control unit configured to control driving of the focusing lens according to selection by the mode setting unit such that the focusing lens is driven in the first mode at a higher speed than in the second mode.

Abstract: A focusing device includes a first focus-position determining unit configured to determine a focus position based on a change in a radio-frequency component in an image signal obtained with movement of a focusing lens, a second focus-position determining unit configured to determine a focus position by using a different process from a process performed by the first focus-position determining unit, a mode setting unit configured to select at least a first mode which uses a result with the first focusing-position determining unit together with the second focusing-position determining unit or a second mode which uses a result with the first focus-position determining unit without the second focus-position determining unit, and a control unit configured to control driving of the focusing lens according to selection by the mode setting unit such that the focusing lens is driven in the first mode at a higher speed than in the second mode.