Abstract: There is disclosed a memory apparatus equipped with a memory capable of random data storage and readout, plural address generators storing start address of each of blocks defined in the memory, a detector for detecting the image processing method used in the input into or output from the memory, and a switching unit for switching the start address of each block according to the output of the detector.

Abstract: A method and system for providing a display on a device to which a detachable solid state memory devices, which includes a plurality of memory blocks, is attached. The method includes the steps of determining to which of a plurality of broadcasting system standards a detected size of each of the memory blocks in the solid state memory device corresponds, and providing a display on an apparatus to which the solid state memory device is attached, such as an electronic still camera, based on the detected size. In a preferred embodiment, the broadcasting standards are NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) and PAL (Phase Alternation Line). A user is warned when a detected size of each of the memory blocks is not a predetermined size, thus, not the correct broadcasting system standard for the apparatus. Each of the memory blocks stores data corresponding to one picture image.

Abstract: Camera apparatus including a loading detection sensor for detecting the completion of the loading of a solid-state memory cartridge, a contact member for contacting electric contacts on the cartridge for communicating data between the camera and the cartridge, and a communication control circuit for starting data communication between the memory cartridge and the camera when the loading detection sensor detects that the cartridge has been installed. The contact member moves from a first position at a distance from the memory cartridge contacts to a second position contacting the memory cartridge contacts.