Patent ID: 6253032
Filing Date: 2001-06-26
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
A studio camera (SC), comprising:an image pickup unit (PUU) for converting a scene into image signals; anda viewfinder (VF) for displaying said image signals on a viewfinder display (D), said viewfinder (VF) having a position adjustment mechanism (PAM) for allowing a camera operator (CO) to have an optimal view on said viewfinder display (D), wherein said position adjustment mechanism (PAM) is automatically controlled so as to direct said viewfinder display (D) to said camera operator (CO), and a transmitter unit (TRANSM) attached to said camera operator (CO), wherein said position adjustment mechanism (PAM) comprises at least one motor (M) for driving the viewfinder that is controlled by a receiver (REC) for receiving signals from said transmitter unit (TRANSM) attached to said camera operator (CO).