A linearly polarized light projector system projects linearly polarized
light onto a subject. While polarizing filters are used for removing
light specular-reflected on the subject, a reflected image after removal
of the specular-reflected light is captured by image input systems
different in view point. Even in the case where the subject is glossy,
the number of points for measuring the shape of the subject is increased
and range images improved in measurement accuracy can be acquired
collectively.