An image processing apparatus including: a display control unit configured to display highlighting corresponding to an in-focus degree of a subject included in an image on the basis of predetermined sensitivity and to perform control so that the sensitivity is determined depending on a predetermined condition.

A camera system includes a camera unit for capturing still or moving images of an object. The camera unit is adjustable in respect of at least one parameter relevant to the capture of the images based on a measurement signal. A measuring unit captures a distance between the object and the camera unit and includes a laser transceiver for emitting a laser signal and receiving a laser signal reflected by the object. An evaluation unit coupled to the laser transceiver provides the measurement signal. The measurement signal indicates the distance between the object and the camera unit. A lens system has at least two spaced apart lenses. The laser signal emitted by the laser transceiver passes through the lens system. At least one of the lenses is arranged in movable fashion such that the distance between the lenses is variably adjustable parallel to the laser signal transmission direction.

A camera system includes a camera unit for capturing still or moving images of an object. The camera unit is adjustable in respect of at least one parameter relevant to the capture of the images based on a measurement signal. A measuring unit captures a distance between the object and the camera unit and includes a laser transceiver for emitting a laser signal and receiving a laser signal reflected by the object. An evaluation unit coupled to the laser transceiver provides the measurement signal. The measurement signal indicates the distance between the object and the camera unit. A lens system has at least two spaced apart lenses. The laser signal emitted by the laser transceiver passes through the lens system. At least one of the lenses is arranged in movable fashion such that the distance between the lenses is variably adjustable parallel to the laser signal transmission direction.

In a focus adjustment method for an imaging apparatus, that, in order to focus on a single or a plurality of point light sources, acquires plurality of image data while moving a focus lens in an optical axis direction and carries out focus adjustment based on the image data, brightness values of pixels within a given evaluation region are detected based on the image data, high brightness evaluation values are calculated based on the brightness values, symmetry of the high brightness evaluation values are calculated for movement of the focus lens, and focus adjustment is carried out based on an extreme value calculated based on the symmetry.

In a focus adjustment method for an imaging apparatus, that, in order to focus on a single or a plurality of point light sources, acquires plurality of image data while moving a focus lens in an optical axis direction and carries out focus adjustment based on the image data, brightness values of pixels within a given evaluation region are detected based on the image data, high brightness evaluation values are calculated based on the brightness values, symmetry of the high brightness evaluation values are calculated for movement of the focus lens, and focus adjustment is carried out based on an extreme value calculated based on the symmetry.

There are provided an adapter for an electronic view finder, a camera, and an electronic view finder of which user's imaging operability can be improved, a space can be saved during carry, and the size of the camera can be reduced for a user who does not need the function of a retrofit electronic view finder. An adapter 16 for an electronic view finder includes a base member 102 that includes an accessory shoe-mounting portion 54 to be attachably and detachably mounted on an accessory shoe 20, a first connector 64 that is to be attachably and detachably connected to an output-side connector 56 provided on the accessory shoe 20, a tilting member 104, an accessory shoe 106 that is provided on the tilting member 104, and a second connector 108 that is to be attachably and detachably connected to an input-side connector 110 for an image signal for a finder provided on an electronic view finder 14 and is electrically connected to the first connector 64.

There are provided an adapter for an electronic view finder, a camera, and an electronic view finder of which user's imaging operability can be improved, a space can be saved during carry, and the size of the camera can be reduced for a user who does not need the function of a retrofit electronic view finder. An adapter 16 for an electronic view finder includes a base member 102 that includes an accessory shoe-mounting portion 54 to be attachably and detachably mounted on an accessory shoe 20, a first connector 64 that is to be attachably and detachably connected to an output-side connector 56 provided on the accessory shoe 20, a tilting member 104, an accessory shoe 106 that is provided on the tilting member 104, and a second connector 108 that is to be attachably and detachably connected to an input-side connector 110 for an image signal for a finder provided on an electronic view finder 14 and is electrically connected to the first connector 64.

An image sensor according to an example embodiment include a plurality of image pixel groups, a plurality of auto focusing (AF) pixel groups, a first transmission control signal line connected to a first pixel of each of the plurality of image pixel groups, a second transmission control signal line connected to a second pixel of each of the plurality of image pixel groups, a third transmission control signal line connected to a first pixel of each of the plurality of AF pixel groups, and a fourth transmission control signal line connected to a second pixel of each of the plurality of AF pixel groups, wherein the fourth transmission control signal line is electrically separated from the first to the third transmission control signal line, and the each of the plurality of image pixel group and the plurality of AF pixel groups are disposed below a single microlens.

An image sensor according to an example embodiment include a plurality of image pixel groups, a plurality of auto focusing (AF) pixel groups, a first transmission control signal line connected to a first pixel of each of the plurality of image pixel groups, a second transmission control signal line connected to a second pixel of each of the plurality of image pixel groups, a third transmission control signal line connected to a first pixel of each of the plurality of AF pixel groups, and a fourth transmission control signal line connected to a second pixel of each of the plurality of AF pixel groups, wherein the fourth transmission control signal line is electrically separated from the first to the third transmission control signal line, and the each of the plurality of image pixel group and the plurality of AF pixel groups are disposed below a single microlens.

[Object] To implement image capturing in a form close to the user's intention through a simpler manipulation.

[Solution] A control device including: a setting unit configured to set a region corresponding to at least a part of an image captured by an imaging unit in accordance with display information for assisting with photography, the display information being displayed together with the image; and a control unit configured to control an operation related to imaging by the imaging unit on a basis of the at least one region.