Image pickup apparatus, method of controlling the image...

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2007-08-07

2009-10-27

Chan, Jason (Department: 2622)

Television

Camera, system and detail

Optics

C348S340000, C348S372000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07609314

ABSTRACT:
An image pickup apparatus which is capable of removing foreign substance, such as dust, attached to an optical member disposed in front of an image pickup element, even when accessories are exchanged in a power-off state of the image pickup apparatus. The type or state of an accessory mounted on the image pickup apparatus, which is detected immediately before a power-off of the image pickup apparatus are stored. When a type or state of a mounted accessory, which is detected immediately after the power-on, is different from the stored type or state of the accessory mounted on the image pickup apparatus, an operation for removing foreign substance attached to the optical member is carried out.

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