Patent ID: 7466348
Filing Date: 2008-12-16
Classification: G03B

Abstract:
1. A digital camera having a viewfinder, for recording a captured image as digital image data, comprising: a digital image data generator for digitizing an output signal from an image sensor disposed in a focal plane; an obtainment unit configured to obtain iris information of a photographer by turning on a light emitting unit in the viewfinder for informing the photographer of a focus detecting area of said digital camera; a first interface for connecting an ID card on which iris information has been recorded, wherein said first interface is configured to accept a plurality of ID cards, each with the iris information of a different digital camera user; an iris information registration unit configured to record the iris information of a photographer obtained by said obtainment unit in the ID card; a check unit that checks whether iris information newly obtained by said obtainment unit and iris information having been recorded in the ID card connected with said first interface match, when the power is turned on and immediately after the ID card is changed; a second interface for connecting a memory card that records digital image data; and a controller that: