Abstract: Apparatus for viewing image frames from interchangeable sets of disk-like photographic film units, preferably through a standard television receiver. The film units define sector-shaped, peripherally located notches and are accumulated on a spindle with the notches aligned on a common axis extending parallel to the spindle. The apparatus is provided with a carriage for receiving the interchangeable sets in a predetermined orientation, and includes an optical head, and means for relatively indexing the film units and the optical head both axially and rotationally. The notches accommodate the optical head and facilitate the relative axial indexing to select a particular film unit for viewing. The selected film unit is then released for rotation on the spindle, to present the desired frame to the optical head.

Abstract: An improved photographic apparatus particularly suitable for the exposure and initiation of processing of a self-processing film unit includes a pivotable and translatable shuttle that includes a picker finger for engaging a trailing edge of a film unit and advancing the exposed film unit from its exposure position into the nip between a pair of opposed pressure members. The shuttle includes a rack adjacent one end thereof which is coupled to a gear drive that is also coupled with the pressure rollers. A spring biases the shuttle towards a position wherein the picker finger is disposed to engage the trailing edge of the film unit. After advancement of a film unit from its exposure position a latch or restraint supports the shuttle in an inactive but energized condition against the bias of the spring. The shuttle is releasable from the restraint in response to actuation of the body release.