Patent ID: 8018507

Claim:
A solid-state image sensing device comprising: an image sensing unit which includes a solid-state image sensor mounted on a circuit board, and a transparent lid section arranged so as to face a receiving surface of the solid-state image sensor with a space therebetween; and an optical unit which includes at least one lens for guiding light from outside to the receiving surface of the solid-state image sensor and a lens holder for holding the lens therein, wherein: the transparent lid section and the lens are independent of each other; lens alignment with respect to the solid-state image sensor is performed on an optical path extending from the lens to the receiving surface of the solid-state image sensor by engaging the transparent lid section and the lens holder by mounting the lens on the transparent lid section such that the transparent lid section and the lens engage with each other; and a transparent cushioning member is provided between the transparent lid section and the lens.