An objective is to provide a solid-state image sensor which can reduce the pixel rate while restraining the reduction in the angle of view and the deterioration in image quality when image data is output from the image sensor, and an imaging apparatus using the image sensor. A metal composite structure features two metal members sandwiching a viscoelastic layer where the viscoelastic layer entrains electrically conductive particles and a carbon extracting attractant layers to inhibit andor prevent carbon migration and carbide formation during welding. A remote controller selectively activates and deactivates the electronic tamper-detecting device in response to actuation of the remote controller by a user. The power cord extends from the housing and is connected to a standard electric vehicle connector compatible with battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.