Abstract: The present invention provides an image-taking apparatus whose CPU causes a display section to display recommended shooting modes according to a time frame on a liquid crystal monitor. The apparatus allows a user to readily select one, which is suitable for the scene where the user wants to take an image, from among the displayed shooting modes by operating a cross key and a MENU/OK button.

Abstract: The present invention provides an image-taking apparatus whose CPU causes a display section to display recommended shooting modes according to a time frame on a liquid crystal monitor. The apparatus allows a user to readily select one, which is suitable for the scene where the user wants to take an image, from among the displayed shooting modes by operating a cross key and a MENU/OK button.

Abstract: A photography device with a simple structure which is capable of implementing simple operations for opening and closing a lens barrier without risk of damaging or breaking the lens barrier or a lens barrel. When a grip switch is moved to an on position for turning power on, a slide plate moves to an on position, a rotating arm rotates interlockingly therewith, and the lens barrier moves to an open position. Hence, a stopper piece of a stopper member engages with an engaging piece of the rotating arm, and blocks rotation thereof. When, due to retraction of a lens for photography, a boss is contacted with a tapering surface by rotation of the lens barrel, a stopper-urging member is moved, the stopper piece is separated from the engaging piece, the rotating arm is rotated by urging force of an arm-urging spring, and the lens barrier moves to a closed position.

Abstract: A photography device with a simple structure which is capable of implementing simple operations for opening and closing a lens barrier without risk of damaging or breaking the lens barrier or a lens barrel. When a grip switch is moved to an on position for turning power on, a slide plate moves to an on position, a rotating arm rotates interlockingly therewith, and the lens barrier moves to an open position. Hence, a stopper piece of a stopper member engages with an engaging piece of the rotating arm, and blocks rotation thereof. When, due to retraction of a lens for photography, a boss is contacted with a tapering surface by rotation of the lens barrel, a stopper-urging member is moved, the stopper piece is separated from the engaging piece, the rotating arm is rotated by urging force of an arm-urging spring, and the lens barrier moves to a closed position.