Patent ID: 7415199
Filing Date: 2008-08-19
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A method of operating a digital camera, the method comprising: determining a distance to a subject in a scene using an automatic focus (AF) system of the digital camera; determining an exposure time for the scene using an automatic exposure (AE) system of the digital camera; and selectively automatically enabling image stabilization and flash based on the determined distance to capture an image of the scene, wherein selectively automatically enabling image stabilization and flash based on the determined distance to capture an image of the scene comprises selectively performing one of the following, responsive to the determined exposure time exceeding a maximum exposure time limit: if the determined distance exceeds a maximum flash range, capturing an image of the scene using the determined exposure time with image stabilization; or if the determined distance is within the maximum flash range, capturing an image of the scene using a predetermined exposure time with flash.