Video camera with a function to correct defective pixels of solid state image pickup device and method of correcting defective pixels of solid state image pickup device

摘要: When defective pixels of a solid state image pickup device video camera are corrected by signal processes, white spot noise is detected closing an iris and comparing the level only dark current. Further, in this case, gain AGC circuit for controlling raised precise detection executed. By executing such detecting operation at time turn-on or turn-off power source, user not annoying. In ordinary photographing, reference set to optimum value accordance with temperature its peripheral so that influenced operating circuit.