Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and method that enable capturing of an image according to a timing of image-capturing operation by making a release time lag constant. The apparatus includes an imaging element and a control unit that performs output control of a synchronization signal that defines processing timing of the imaging element, in which the control unit outputs a first additional synchronization signal to the imaging element at an end timing of exposure preparation processing started in response to image-capturing operation. The imaging element starts exposure processing of a captured image corresponding to the image-capturing operation in response to input of the first additional synchronization signal.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and method that enable capturing of an image according to a timing of image-capturing operation by making a release time lag constant. The apparatus includes: an imaging element; and a control unit that performs output control of a synchronization signal that defines processing timing of the imaging element, in which the control unit outputs a first additional synchronization signal to the imaging element at an end timing of exposure preparation processing started in response to image-capturing operation. The imaging element starts exposure processing of a captured image corresponding to the image-capturing operation in response to input of the first additional synchronization signal.