Patent ID: 7920175
Filing Date: 2011-04-05
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. An electronic still camera which, when a first exposure time during which correct exposure is obtained for a luminance of an object is not less than a predetermined exposure time, photographs a plurality of images in a second exposure time shorter than the first exposure time, and composites the plurality of images into one image of correct exposure, characterized by comprising: a flicker detection device which detects a state of flicker of illumination light for illuminating the object; and an image capturing timing adjustment device which adjusts a timing when an image of the object is captured, wherein when the second exposure time is shorter than a flickering interval of flicker of illumination light that is detected by said flicker detection device, said image capturing timing adjustment device adjusts the timing when an image of the object is captured, so as to make a center of the second exposure time substantially coincide with a timing when a light quantity of illumination light represents a maximum value.