Patent ID: 6292217
Filing Date: 2001-09-18
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
A digital still camera, comprising:an indicating device that can indicate photography-related information, an imaging device that outputs image data corresponding to the image of a photographic subject that has been picked up, a recording device that converts said image data to digital data and records said digital data to a recording medium, and an image signal conversion circuit that converts said digital data to image signals, the digital camera being able to output said image signals to an external monitor for reproducing the image, said camera further comprising:a selecting member that can select a reproducing mode for performing reproduction;a first operating member that outputs a signal for setting the photography-related information when said first operating member is operated and said reproducing mode is not selected by said selecting member, and outputs a signal for reproduction when said first operating member is operated and said reproducing mode is selected by said selecting member; anda control circuit that, when said reproducing mode is selected by said selecting member, causes said indicating device to display a first indication to the effect that the operation is in standby for reproduction, and that when said first operating member is operated while said first indication is being displayed, outputs said image signals to the external monitor for reproducing the image and causes said indicating device to display a second indication to the effect that reproduction is in progress said control circuit receiving signals from said first operating member.