Image pickup apparatus and method of controlling image pickup apparatus

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PATENT NO 9883106
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15052077

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An image pickup apparatus, including: an observation unit configured to observe an object; a detector configured to detect whether or not a user observes the object through use of the observation unit; and a controller configured to control an actuator, the actuator being configured to drive at least a part of an photography optical system and being capable of performing a first operation and a second operation different from the first operation, the second operation being an operation for maintenance of the actuator, wherein, when the detector detects that the user does not observe the object through use of the observation unit, the controller causes the actuator to perform the second operation.

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CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHATOKYO TOKYO METROPOLIS

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Noto, Goro Tokyo, JP 36 474

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