Abstract: A method and apparatus for separating layers of a laminated thermographic media is disclosed. The apparatus has a torque roll cooperating with a pair of peel rolls which breaks a tab on the media without a hard stop thereby avoiding shock induced premature delamination. After the media is initially delaminated, a deflector roll operable independently of the peel rolls engages the backside of the substrate for establishing a deflector angle. An anti-skew system is also incorporated for aligning the media with the torque roll and peel rolls.

Abstract: A compact, handheld viewer adapted for use with photographic transparencies which are located within a film cassette in roll form, in a strip containing a plurality of individual scenes, or individually mounted transparencies. The viewer includes a manually operable drive system for selectively driving either a film take-up reel, for withdrawing film from a film cassette and advancing it through a projection station, or a film spool for rewinding the film into the film cassette.

Abstract: A photographic camera having either a built-in or detachably connectable electronic strobe light which provides a preferred illumination distribution over the field of view of the camera in order to maximize flash range and improve the quality of illumination for flash pictures. The strobe is provided with a reflector that is asymmetrically shaped about the horizontal plane having optical power which decreases at different rates about the horizontal plane. This arrangement provides a vertically asymmetric distribution of illumination over the picture area with the peak illumination occurring at the central upper part of the picture area. Side to side illumination of the picture is generally symmetric about the vertical axis and is controlled by a cylindrical Fresnel lens.

Abstract: A photographic apparatus including a "sequencing system" for initiating and controlling the orderly performance of functions in a cycle of apparatus operation that includes the exposing and processing of a self-developing film unit. The "sequencing system" includes a sequencing gear which makes a single revolution during the operating cycle and preferably initiates, controls and/or performs the function of selectively latching and unlatching a shutter, operating an electrical power switch, operating a film advance device and indexing a film counting device.

Abstract: An exposure counter for use in a camera which provides a user with information as to the number of remaining exposures within a film cassette positioned therein. The exposure counter includes a drum or cylinder which is coupled to one member of a gear train which operates to simultaneously index the drum and actuate a film-advancing apparatus so that the drum is sequentially indexed to change a character present at a counter window in the camera while the film-advancing apparatus operates to advance an exposed film unit from within the cassette to the exterior of the camera. The camera is provided with a pawl which, when held in its operative position by the cassette, functions to allow rotation of the drum from a starting position to a terminal position while simultaneously preventing rotation of the drum back to its starting position.

Abstract: A modular subassembly for a self-developing camera that has an operating cycle which includes the exposure and processing of a film unit. The subassembly includes a molded base section having integrally formed structure for mounting components of the subassembly including a film advance device, film counter, motor and gear train. These components are retained on the base section by a molded retaining section which snaps onto the base section.