Patent ID: 7605858
Filing Date: 2009-10-20
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. An image capturing apparatus including an image capturing unit which converts an optical image of an object into an electrical signal, and an optical member arranged on the object side of the image capturing unit, comprising: a vibration unit configured to vibrate the image capturing unit or the optical member at a predetermined vibration amplitude to remove an alien substance; humidity detection unit configured to detect humidity around the image capturing unit or around the optical member; and a control unit configured to control the predetermined vibration amplitude of the vibration unit, the control unit sets the predetermined vibration amplitude to a first vibration amplitude if the humidity around the image capturing unit or around the optical member is lower than a first predetermined value, and sets the predetermined vibration amplitude to a second vibration amplitude if the humidity around the image capturing unit or around the optical member is greater than or equal to the first predetermined value but less than a second predetermined value.