Light emitting device having function for protection against static electricity, and image pickup apparatus

An image pickup apparatus comprising:

• a light emitting element having an electrode part to which a lead wire is connected;
• a panel member configured to scatter light emitted by said light emitting element;
• a base member configured to hold said panel member;
• a cover member attached to said base member in a manner covering said light emitting element and said panel member;
• and
• a shielding member formed of a non-conductive material and configured to shield between a first gap formed at an area where said base member and said cover member meet and said electrode part of said light emitting element,
• wherein said shielding member shields between a second gap formed at an area where said base member and said panel member meet and said electrode part of said light emitting element,
• wherein a non-conductive adhesive is filled between said shielding member and said electrode part of said light emitting element such that said electrode part is sealed, and
• wherein said shielding member is secured to said panel member and said base member, by being fitted in grooves formed respectively in said panel member and said base member.