US 11,388,327 B2 · Image capture system having wireless communication function, image capture apparatus, and external connection apparatus

Abstract

An image capture system that can ensure the rigidity and heat dissipation performance of an external connection apparatus, and also has excellent wireless communication performance. An image capture apparatus includes a first wireless communication section. An external connection apparatus includes a second wireless communication section. The second wireless communication section performs wireless communication with the first wireless communication section. The external connection apparatus is removably attached to the image capture apparatus. The first wireless communication section is disposed toward an attachment surface of the image capture apparatus to which the external connection apparatus is attached, with respect to the photographing optical axis. In a state in which the external connection apparatus is attached to the image capture apparatus, the two wireless communication sections are opposed to each other in a direction orthogonal to a direction of attaching the apparatuses to each other.

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Dependent claims

An image capture system comprising:

an image capture apparatus that includes a first wireless communication unit;
and
an external connection apparatus that includes a second wireless communication unit which performs wireless communication with the first wireless communication unit, the external connection apparatus being removably attached to the image capture apparatus,
wherein the first wireless communication unit is disposed at a location of the image capture apparatus toward an attachment surface of the image capture apparatus to which the external connection apparatus is attached, with respect to a photographing optical axis of the image capture apparatus, and
wherein in a state in which the external connection apparatus is attached to the image capture apparatus, the first wireless communication unit and the second wireless communication unit are opposed to each other in a direction orthogonal to a direction of attaching the external connection apparatus to the image capture apparatus.

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Image capture system having wireless communication function, image capture apparatus, and external connection apparatus

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Image capture system having wireless communication function, image capture apparatus, and external connection apparatus

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