Patent ID: 7377660
Filing Date: 2008-05-27
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A photographing assisting apparatus for use when a subject is photographed using a photographing apparatus, the photographing assisting apparatus comprising: a support portion; and a planar light source, wherein the support portion supports the photographing apparatus such that a distance between the subject and the photographing apparatus is kept fixed, and wherein the planar light source, while in a state covering a to-be-photographed area on the subject, shines light on the to-be-photographed area on the subject, and wherein the planar light source is translucent, wherein the planar light source is in a shape of a flat plate having a top surface and a back surface, and the planar light source, while in the state covering the to-be-photographed area on the subject, emits more light through that one of the top and back surfaces thereof which is closer to the subject.