Imaging device, automatic focusing method and recording...

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2006-11-27

2010-10-26

Jerabek, Kelly L (Department: 2622)

Television

Camera, system and detail

Optics

C348S345000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07821568

ABSTRACT:
An imaging device that can shorten focus searching search times and enable correct focusing in accordance with shooting conditions. An autofocus function operates when a shutter button of a digital camera is half-pressed. At this time, a current shooting mode, which was selected in advance by a photographer operating a variety of buttons, is acquired. In accordance with the acquired shooting mode, a focusing lens moves to a search start position. Also, a direction in which the focusing lens will move is decided in accordance with the shooting mode. The focusing lens is moved and an in-focus position is thereby found. Then the focusing lens is adjusted to the in-focus position.

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