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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 29, 2014
Filed:
Feb. 13, 2013
Nikon Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Keiko Muramatsu, Tokyo, JP;
Nikon Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An imaging apparatus includes a first imaging unit, a second imaging unit, a light measurement calculator, a holding unit, a detection unit, a recognition unit, a selection unit, and a focus adjustment controller. The second imaging unit is configured to acquire first image information, second image information, and third image information. The selection unit is configured to select the at least one of focus detection areas using a recognition result of the recognition unit. The focus adjustment controller is connected to the selection unit and is configured to perform a focus adjustment control using a focus adjustment state in a focus detection area selected by the selection unit. The changing unit is connected to the recognition unit and is configured to change the predetermined range based on the first determination and the second determination.