To input information from the outside, and preferably control recording of information in a plural stages of information.

The information recording apparatus receives control information through visible optical communication, and it judges a present operation status of a digital camera 2 when the control content is prohibition of recording. In contrast, it displays the fact of recording prohibition on a through screen when "during monitor through display". Further, the apparatus cancels all of the operation instruction content and displays the fact of recording prohibition on a display part 19 when "during setting operation". When during "recording operation", the apparatus, in respective processings from photographing to recording, makes invalid shutter operation, interrupts derivation of a signal, interrupts conversion processing, and interrupts storage recording, for example.

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