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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 20, 2013
Filed:
Nov. 12, 2010
Keita Sonoda, Yokohama, JP;
Keita Sonoda, Yokohama, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An imaging apparatus including a driving portion configured to move an optical system for acquiring an image of an object collects ambient sound to acquire an audio signal, and detects a level of the audio signal. Based on a detection result, the imaging apparatus adjusts the level of the audio signal and outputs the adjusted audio signal. When the driving portion is not driven, the imaging apparatus adjusts the level of the audio signal after adjustment to be lower as the level of the detection result is lower. When the driving portion is driven, the imaging apparatus sets the level of the audio signal after adjustment to be lower than that when the driving portion is not driven.