JPH11164185A - Camera with printer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a small-sized, easy-to-operate camera which can be loaded with hard recording forms, and which can easily handle more than one recording form, and can protect a monitor device, when it is stored by arranging the monitor device for image display which is constituted integrally with a cartridge unit rotatably about a camera part. SOLUTION: A form cartridge unit 101 is constituted integrally with a monitor device for image display, and this monitor device is arranged freely turnably about a camera part. This monitor device is so constituted that it is hidden in the camera when folded to the form cartage 101, so its screen part is never flawed at the time of transportation. When a photographer rotates the form cartridge 101 by unlocking a lock mechanism 105, a lid member 113 also rotates together on a hinge and is energized towards the camera main body 100 with the printer and folded, so that it is locked by engaging the engagement part formed on the camera main body 100.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a camera with a printer in which a still camera for recording a still image and an image printer are integrated.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art There has been a demand for viewing a photographic print on the spot where a photograph was taken. US Patent 3
709122, 3727529, 4000500
No. 4249811, No. 4212524, etc.
Also disclosed is a system in which prints can be viewed in a short time after photographing using a so-called instant camera or instant film such as a film cartridge disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 3,707,116.

[0003] However, the conventional apparatus has the following problems: 1) The image at the moment of photographing is all recorded only on the instant film. In order to obtain one print, an image formed on an instant film must be copied, which is inconvenient as compared with a silver halide film, such as a method for storing the original image. 2) Although it is not always necessary to print out all scenes on the spot, it is not possible to collectively print out instant photos without printing them out on the spot.

As a method of compensating for such a shortcoming of instant photography, there is a camera with a printer in which image information taken by electronic image pickup means such as a solid-state image pickup device is taken into a memory and printed out arbitrarily. Conceivable.

In general, printer devices used for printing out color image information generally include 1) a fusion type thermal transfer printer, 2) a sublimation type thermal transfer printer,
3) There is an ink jet printer and the like. Among them, the ink jet type printer has a low running cost, is excellent in miniaturization, power saving, output speed, and the like, and is a very effective means as a camera with a printer requiring portability.

US Patent No. 4 is an example of a camera with a printer.
In the apparatuses disclosed in JP-A-07-324324 and JP-A-54-136325, a printer-equipped camera that prints out information that is electrically imaged by a solid-state imaging device or the like is provided.
As for the apparatus described in JP-A-4-200181, a camera with a printer corresponding to several types of ink ribbons and several types of recording paper is disclosed.

[0007]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional example, the operability is complicated by integrally forming a device for photographing a still image and a printer device for outputting image information to a recording medium such as paper. However, this method does not provide a sufficient solution for preventing photographing and printing and printing output intended by the user, such as the configuration and cost of the apparatus.

As an example of a conventional apparatus, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No.
The apparatus described in Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 200181 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 4-200182 is configured so that a manual paper is inserted from the outside and printed. On the other hand, JP-A-5-6404
No. 5, JP-A-4-77183 discloses a device in which a roll-shaped recording sheet is pulled out and printed.

However, in these apparatuses, in the case of manually inserting recording paper, it is not preferable to always carry the recording paper together with the printer-equipped camera because the paper may be bent or soiled. In the case of roll-shaped recording paper, the recording paper cannot be made hard.

On the other hand, a product in which a silver halide instant film is mounted on a cartridge unit, an exposed photographic paper is conveyed together with photographing, and is filed behind a camera has been put to practical use. However, in this case, it is not possible to output the desired number of images after storing the image information.

Therefore, when considering a device that solves these problems, the size of the cartridge unit that stores the paper becomes a problem, which is a factor that hinders miniaturization of the device.

On the other hand, it is very convenient to have an image display monitor device for displaying an image to be photographed (photographed) for confirming an image to be output and confirming an angle of view at the time of photographing. Being able to confirm an image to be photographed (captured) without the photographer looking in is very effective particularly for selecting and confirming an image to be printed out. Such an image display monitor device is desirably movable (rotated) flexibly in consideration of the photographing mode of the photographer, and has been put to practical use in video camcorders and the like.

Considering both the cartridge unit and the monitor for displaying images in a camera with a printer, each of them occupies a relatively large volume, which makes it difficult to reduce the size of the device. There is a problem that there is.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to the above-mentioned points, and the immediacy of a camera with a printer and the printing of an arbitrary number of sheets, and later printing are possible using a monitor device for displaying images. While it has advantages, it can be mounted on a hard recording paper and has a small portability as a photographing device. Secondly, it is easy to operate with improved operability. Can easily handle multiple recording papers,
A fourth object of the present invention is to provide a camera with a printer capable of protecting the monitor device for displaying images when the monitor device is stored.

[0015]

The present invention can solve the above-mentioned problems by providing the following constitution.

(1) Imaging means for converting an optical image of a scene to be photographed into an electronic image signal, and a printer device for visually outputting and printing the electronic image signal imaged by the imaging means on recording paper. A camera with a printer having at least a cartridge unit for storing recording paper for printing, and a monitor device for image display, wherein the cartridge unit is integrally formed with the monitor device for image display, A camera with a printer, characterized in that an image display monitor device integrally formed with the cartridge unit is disposed rotatably with respect to the camera unit.

(2) An image pickup means for converting an optical image of a scene to be photographed into an electronic image signal, and a printer device for visually printing out the electronic image signal picked up by the image pickup means on recording paper. A camera with a printer having at least a cartridge unit for storing recording paper for printing, and a monitor device for image display, wherein the cartridge unit is disposed rotatably with respect to the camera unit, A camera with a printer, wherein a monitor device for displaying an image is arranged rotatably with respect to the cartridge.

(3) The cartridge unit for accommodating the recording paper for printing accommodates a fixed cut sheet, which is one recording paper for one printing operation, according to the above items (1) and (2). A camera with a printer as described.

(4) The image display unit of the monitor device for displaying images is configured so as to face the inside of the camera body with the printer when housed, and to be in a position that cannot be seen from the outside. The camera with a printer according to (1) and (2).

(5) Image pickup means for converting an optical image of the object scene to be photographed into an electronic image signal, and a printer device for visually outputting the electronic image signal picked up by the image pickup means on recording paper. A camera with a printer having at least a cartridge unit for storing recording paper for printing, and a monitor device for image display, wherein at least the cartridge unit or the monitor device for image display or both of them are provided with respect to the camera unit. Detecting means for detecting the rotation state of the cartridge unit or the monitor device for displaying images; and detecting means for detecting the rotation state of the cartridge unit or the monitor device for displaying images. A camera with a printer, comprising control means for controlling power supply of a power supply unit.

[0021]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a main part of a first embodiment according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a flowchart of the first embodiment, FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the first embodiment in a housed state, and FIG. FIG. 5 is an external perspective view in a photographing and printing state of the first embodiment, FIG. 5 is an external perspective view in a photographing and printing state of the first embodiment, FIG.
FIG. 8 is a longitudinal sectional view of a main part of the first embodiment, FIG. 8 is an external perspective view of the paper cartridge of the second embodiment in a set state, and FIG. 9 is a paper cartridge of the second embodiment and a monitor in a set state. It is a partial sectional perspective view.

(First Embodiment) An apparatus according to the present invention employs an ink jet recording system in a printer section, stores electronic image pickup in a memory, and stores an arbitrary number of pieces of video information stored in the memory. It can be printed out in minutes.

The first embodiment will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. 1, 3 to 7 and 2.

First, when the photographer turns the paper cartridge unit 101, which is integrated with the monitor display means 8 folded on the upper part of the camera with the printer, by releasing the lock mechanism 105, the cover member 113 is also rotated. It rotates together via the hinge 113a, is urged and folded toward the camera body 100 with the printer, and is locked by being locked with the locking portion 106 formed on the camera body 100 with the printer. The camera body 100 with printer is provided with a rotation detection switch 114 as a cartridge rotation position detecting means 12 for detecting the rotation position of the paper cartridge unit 101. The power input automatically.
That is, in this step S1, it is determined whether or not the main switch has been turned ON, and if YES, the process proceeds to the next step S2.

When the power is turned on, the control means 1 determines whether three days or more (72 hours or more) have elapsed since the last time the camera was used and the power was turned off (step S2). If three days have elapsed, the control unit 1 issues a recovery pumping instruction to the printer control unit 5 that controls the printer unit, and drives the printer engine unit 4 (step S3). If less than three days, the process proceeds to step S4.

The recovery pumping is to make the recording more effective in an ink jet recording system described later, and to clean the recording head by means of a suction pump or the like before recording on paper. As a guide to whether or not to perform cleaning,
In the present embodiment, this is performed at the time of power input when there is an unused period of three days or more.

The photographer sets the photographing mode using the mode setting means. In this embodiment, the photographer has several kinds of modes such as a normal full automatic photographing mode, a portrait mode, a continuous photographing mode, and the like. The mode setting means 6 is specifically performed by a mode changeover switch 102, and this signal is transmitted to the control means 1. The zoom lever 108 is used when the photographer shoots.
After adjusting the angle of view by pressing the shutter button 103
When the switch is pushed down to the stroke, the SW1 signal 9 is input.
That is, in this step S4, it is determined whether or not the SW1 signal 9 is turned on. If it is turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S5. In step S5, the control unit 1 drives the imaging unit 2 via the imaging control unit 3, and determines various conditions necessary for the exposure operation such as the determination of the exposure control value, the determination of the distance measurement information, the presence / absence of flash emission, and the like. Make a decision. Proceeding to the next step S6, in order for the photographer to actually execute photographing, the shutter button 1
When the user presses 03, the SW2 signal 10 is input to the control means 1. That is, in step S6, the SW2 signal 10
It is determined whether or not N is set, and if it is turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S7. The control unit 1 drives the imaging unit 2 via the imaging control unit 3, and performs a series of operations such as lens driving for focusing, shutter speed control, aperture opening amount control, and if necessary, strobe light emission. An image pickup operation is performed (step S7), and image information to be input to the solid-state image pickup device is taken into the memory unit 7 (step S8). After that, the control means 1
The monitor display means 8, specifically, the liquid crystal display panel 104 is driven to display image information captured at the present time (step S9).

As for the photographing operation, the image information is accumulated in the memory means 7 by repeating the above-mentioned items.

When the photographer desires the print output, the mode setting of the print output is performed by the mode setting means 6. More specifically, for print output, a size setting button 1 for switching between large, medium and small print areas of an image to be printed out
15 and the number-of-prints setting button 116 are used. Next, the image information fetched into the memory means 7 is transmitted to the liquid crystal display panel 10 by an image forward button 110 and an image return button 109.
Then, the user sets the print output mode to search and print out while looking at Step 4 (Step S10).

Next, when the photographer presses the print button 107, a print signal PR11 of SW3 is input, and the control means 1 determines whether or not to start printing, and if so, the printing operation is started (step S11). . Step S1
In step 2, the printer control unit 5 first performs preliminary ejection of ink from the nozzles at the home position of the recording head HH to make the printing operation more effective, and eliminates clogging of the recording head HH, Alternatively, recovery or the like of the nozzle in which the ink has been evaporated is performed (step S1).
2).

Next, the printer control unit 5 outputs the image information stored in the memory unit 7 from the printer engine unit 4 after performing image processing (color correction, binarization processing, and the like) for printer output (step). S13). Printed printer paper 1 printed by the printer engine 4
Numeral 11 is conveyed substantially linearly below the printer-equipped camera body 100, then conveyed to the front of the camera and automatically ejected (step S14).

FIGS. 6 and 7 are cross-sectional views of the essential parts of a camera with a printer. When the paper cartridge unit 101 rotates about the rotation center axis 112, the lid member 113a is connected to the lid member 113 via a hinge 113a attached to the lid member 113.
Also rotates, and the lock member 1 provided on the lid member 113 is rotated.
The paper cartridge 101 is fixed by engaging and locking the locking portion 105 of the camera body 100 with the printer. At this time, the printer paper 111 is arranged substantially parallel to the camera body 100 with the printer (see FIG. 6). Therefore, even if the printer paper 111 is a hard cut paper, it can be transported reliably. On the other hand, the rotation center shaft 112 is provided with a rotation position detection means 12 for detecting the rotation operation of the paper cartridge unit 101, specifically, a rotation detection switch 114. When the control means 1 detects that the paper cartridge unit 101 is set at a predetermined position by the rotation detection switch 114, the control means 1 drives the printer engine unit 4 via the printer control unit 5 and
7 is driven to rotate the paper feed roller 118 to convey the printer paper 111 urged by the urging spring 126 so that the printer paper 11 is stored inside the camera body 100 with the printer.
Insert 1. The printer paper 111 is printed by the recording head HH, sent by the discharge roller 119, and discharged from the discharge port 120.

On the other hand, the camera body with a printer 100 is provided with a head drive motor 121 for driving the recording head HH. Further, a finder 122 and an imaging unit 123 are provided in parallel. Reference numeral 125 denotes a power supply battery. In this embodiment, the power supply battery 125 is mounted inside the paper cartridge unit 101. The monitor display means 8 integrated with the paper cartridge unit 101 is configured to be hidden inside the camera when the paper display unit 8 is folded with respect to the paper cartridge unit 101. As a result, the screen portion of the monitor display means 8 is covered by the camera body and the exterior portion of the paper cartridge unit 101 when it is folded, that is, when it is not used, so that it is not damaged when being carried.

The present invention particularly includes a means for generating thermal energy as an energy used for ejecting the ink in the ink jet recording system, for example, an electrothermal converter or a laser beam. The present invention brings about an excellent effect in a recording head and a recording apparatus of a type that causes a state change.

The typical configuration and principle are described in, for example, US Pat. Nos. 4,723,129 and 4,740.
It is preferable to use the basic principle as disclosed in the specification of Japanese Patent No. 796. This method is particularly suitable for an on-demand type, in which a sheet (liquid) holding liquid (ink) or an electrothermal converter disposed on a liquid path is used.
By applying at least one drive signal corresponding to the recorded information and giving a rapid temperature rise exceeding the nucleate boiling, heat energy is generated in the electrothermal transducer, and the film is heated on the heat acting surface of the recording head, As a result, this driving signal is one-to-one, and bubbles can be formed in the liquid (ink), which is effective. By the growth and contraction of the bubble, the liquid (ink) is ejected through the ejection opening to form at least one droplet.

When the driving signal is formed into a pulse shape, the growth and shrinkage of the bubbles are performed immediately and appropriately, and the ejection of the liquid (ink) having particularly excellent responsiveness can be achieved, which is more preferable.
The driving signal in the form of a pulse is disclosed in US Pat.
Those described in JP-A Nos. 3359 and 4345262 are suitable. Incidentally, US Pat. No. 4,313,124 relating to the invention relating to the rate of temperature rise of the heat acting surface.
If the conditions described in the specification are adopted, more excellent recording can be performed.

As the configuration of the recording head, in addition to the combination configuration of the discharge port, the liquid path, and the electric converter (a linear liquid path or a rectangular liquid flow path) as disclosed in each of the above-mentioned specifications, a thermal action is used. U.S. Pat. No. 4,558,333 and U.S. Pat.
A configuration using the one described in the specification of Japanese Patent No. 9600 is also included in the present invention.

In addition, Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication (Kokai) No. 123670/1984, which discloses a configuration in which a common slit is used as a discharge portion of an electrothermal transducer for a plurality of electrothermal transducers, or a pressure wave of thermal energy. The present invention is also effective as a configuration based on JP-A-59-138461, which discloses a configuration in which a hole to be absorbed corresponds to a discharge portion.

Further, as a full-line type recording head having a length corresponding to the width of the maximum recording medium that can be recorded by the recording apparatus, a combination of a plurality of recording heads as disclosed in the above specification is used. Either a configuration that satisfies the length or a configuration as a single recording head that is integrally formed may be used. However, by employing these configurations, the present invention can be more effectively exerted.

Still further, in addition to the above, the recording head of the replaceable chip tank, or the recording head itself, which can be electrically connected to the camera main body and supplied with ink from the main body by being mounted on the camera main body. The present invention is also effective when a cartridge type recording head provided integrally with the printer is used. Further, it is preferable to add recovery means for the recording head, preliminary auxiliary means, and the like provided as a configuration of the recording apparatus section of the present invention because the effects of the present invention can be further stabilized. is there.

More specifically, a capping unit, a cleaning unit, a pressurizing or suctioning unit, a preheating unit using an electrothermal converter or another heating element or a combination thereof, for the recording head. Performing a preliminary ejection mode in which ejection is performed separately from printing is also effective for achieving stable printing.

Further, the recording mode of the recording device section is as follows.
In addition to recording only the mainstream color such as black, the recording head may be either integrally formed or a combination of a plurality of recording heads, provided with at least one of multiple colors of different colors or full color by mixing colors. It is extremely effective to be a device (camera).

(Second Embodiment) A second embodiment will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. Note that the same reference numerals are given to the parts performing the same operation as the first embodiment,
Description is omitted. In the apparatus of the second embodiment, a cartridge unit for storing paper is provided rotatably with respect to a camera body with a printer, and a monitor for displaying an image using the other end surface of the cartridge unit as a rotation axis. The device is rotatably disposed. With such a configuration, the degree of freedom of the display angle when observing the monitor device for displaying images is increased, so that the convenience is excellent.

The camera body 100 with a printer has a first
Print button 107 and zoom button 1 as in the embodiment
08, image return button 109, image forward button 110,
A print size setting button 115, a print number setting button 116, and the like are provided.

When the rotation detection switch 114 (FIG. 6) detects that the paper cartridge unit 101 is set at a predetermined position, the control means 1 controls so that the power of the apparatus main body is turned on. If the paper cartridge unit 101 is not set correctly, that is, if the position is not detected by the rotation detection switch 114, the control means 1 issues a warning
At the same time as displaying on the display means, the operation is not performed even when an input to the operation unit relating to printing is performed, and a warning is issued to prevent a paper conveyance failure or the like.

A monitor device 202 for displaying an image is rotatably provided in the paper cartridge unit 101. When the monitor device 202 is opened at a predetermined angle or more by a monitor rotation detection switch 203, the power of the monitor unit is turned on. It is supposed to be. In the second embodiment, the monitor device 202 is a camera body 1 with a printer.
Approximately 3
It was set so that the power was turned on when it was opened at 0 °. Thus, when the monitor portion is not required, for example, when only the printing operation is performed, useless power consumption can be suppressed only by keeping the monitor device for displaying images open.

Also in the apparatus according to the second embodiment, the monitor portion of the monitor display means 8 is structured so as to be hidden inside the apparatus body and the paper cartridge unit 101, so that the monitor display means can be displayed when carrying the apparatus. It is possible to protect the means 8.

[0049]

As described above, according to the present invention,
Claim 1 has an image pickup means for converting an optical image of an object scene to be photographed into an electronic image signal, and a printer device for visually outputting the electronic image signal picked up by the image pickup means on recording paper. In a camera with a printer, having a cartridge unit for storing at least recording paper for printing, and a monitor device for image display,
The cartridge unit is formed integrally with a monitor device for displaying images, and the monitor device for displaying images formed integrally with the cartridge unit is disposed rotatably with respect to the camera unit. By doing so,
The cartridge unit containing the recording paper integrated with the monitor device for displaying images is folded, and it can be rotated at the time of shooting or printing to check the image and set the recording paper for printing at the same time. Therefore, it has the effect of being small and excellent in portability.

Further, according to claim 2, an image pickup means for converting an optical image of an object scene to be photographed into an electronic image signal, and a printer which prints out the electronic image signal picked up by said image pickup means on recording paper so as to be visually recognized. A camera with a printer, having at least a cartridge unit for storing recording paper for printing and a monitor device for image display, wherein the cartridge unit is disposed rotatably with respect to the camera unit. In addition, the monitor device for displaying images is arranged to be rotatable with respect to the cartridge, so that the cartridge unit storing the recording paper is configured to be rotatable with respect to the photographing device. The monitor device for displaying images is configured to be rotatable with respect to the cartridge unit and folded, so that it can be Since the lint operation performed a set of recording sheets for confirmation and printing of an image is rotated, and has the effect that it is used as needed. In addition, there is an effect that the device is reduced in size and excellent in portability.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the cartridge unit for storing the recording paper for printing, the standard cut paper as one recording paper is stored in one printing operation. This has the effect that even hard paper can be used without impairing portability.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the image display section of the image display monitor device is arranged so as to face the inside of the camera body with the printer when stored and to be invisible from the outside. Since the display portion of the monitor device is not visible from the outside, there is an effect that the delicate display portion can be protected inside the device when it is carried.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image pickup means for converting an optical image of a scene to be photographed into an electronic image signal, and the electronic image signal picked up by the image pickup means is printed out on a recording sheet so as to be visually recognized. In a camera with a printer having a printer device, a cartridge unit for storing at least recording paper for printing, and a monitor device for image display, at least the cartridge unit or the monitor device for image display, or both of them. Detecting means for rotatably disposed with respect to the camera unit, for detecting a rotation state of the cartridge unit or the monitor device for displaying an image, and displaying an image according to the detected rotation state of the cartridge unit; Having control means for controlling the power supply of the power supply unit of the monitor device for According to Les, in accordance with the rotation state of the cartridge unit it is possible power supply of the monitor device for image display, has the effect that the power saving.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a main part configuration of a first embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the first embodiment in a stored state.

FIG. 4 is an external perspective view of the first embodiment in a shooting and printing state.

FIG. 5 is an external perspective view of the first embodiment in a shooting and printing state.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a main part configuration of the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view of a main part configuration of the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 is an external perspective view of the paper cartridge according to the second embodiment in a set state.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view, partly in section, of a paper cartridge set state and a monitor set state of the second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 control unit 2 imaging unit 3 imaging control unit 4 printer engine unit 5 printer control unit 6 mode setting unit 7 memory unit 8 monitor display unit 9 SW1 signal 10 SW2 signal 11 print signal PR (SW3) 12 cartridge position detection unit 100 with printer Camera body 101 Paper cartridge unit 102 Mode changeover switch 103 Shutter button 104 Liquid crystal display panel 105 Lock mechanism 106 Locking section 107 Print button 108 Zoom lever 109 Image return button 110 Image feed button 111 Printer paper 112 Rotation center axis 113 Cover member 113a Hinge 114 Rotation detection switch 115 Print size setting button 116 Print size number setting button 117 Feed motor 118 Feed roller 119 Conveyance low Over 120 outlet 121 head drive motor 122 viewfinder 123 imaging unit 125 Power cell 126 biasing spring HH recording head

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An imaging device for converting an optical image of a scene to be photographed into an electronic image signal, and a printer device for visually printing out the electronic image signal captured by the imaging device on a recording sheet. In a camera with a printer, there is provided a cartridge unit for storing at least recording paper for printing, and a monitor device for displaying an image, wherein the cartridge unit is formed integrally with the monitor device for displaying an image. A camera with a printer, wherein the monitor device for displaying an image integrally formed with the unit is disposed rotatably with respect to the camera unit. 2. An imaging device for converting an optical image of a scene to be photographed into an electronic image signal, and a printer device for visually printing out an electronic image signal captured by the imaging device on a recording sheet. A camera with a printer includes at least a cartridge unit for storing recording paper for printing and a monitor device for displaying an image, wherein the cartridge unit is disposed rotatably with respect to the camera unit, A camera with a printer, wherein a monitor device for display is arranged rotatably with respect to the cartridge. 3. A printer unit according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge unit for storing the recording paper for printing stores a fixed cut sheet, which is one recording paper, for one printing operation. camera. 4. The image display unit of the monitor device for displaying an image, wherein the image display unit is arranged so as to face the inside of the camera body with the printer when housed, and to be in a position invisible from the outside. 3. The camera with a printer according to 1 or 2. 5. An image pickup device for converting an optical image of a scene to be photographed into an electronic image signal, and a printer device for visually printing out the electronic image signal picked up by the image pickup device on a recording sheet. A camera with a printer has at least a cartridge unit for storing recording paper for printing and a monitor device for displaying images, and at least the cartridge unit and / or the monitor device for displaying images are rotated with respect to the camera unit. Detecting means for movably disposed and detecting a rotation state of the cartridge unit or the monitor device for displaying an image; and a power supply for the monitor device for displaying an image based on the detected rotation state of the cartridge unit. Having a control means for controlling the power supply of the printer