Abstract: Provided is a liquid container containing a liquid which is to be supplied to a liquid ejecting apparatus, including: a containing portion containing the liquid and including a liquid out-flowing hole for out-flowing the liquid to an external portion and an air introducing hole for introducing external air into the containing portion, and a deforming portion being deformed in such a direction that a volume of the containing portion is reduced according to a decrease in an internal pressure of the containing portion; wherein the air introducing portion includes: a first sealing portion disposed in a circumference of the air introducing hole inside the containing portion; a second sealing portion displaceably disposed inside the containing portion and capable of closing the air introducing hole by pressing the first sealing portion outwards; and a biasing portion pressing the second sealing portion toward the first sealing portion.

Abstract: An electronic device can include different components providing different functionality. Some electronic devices can include a proximity sensor for determining when a user's face is near the device. The sensor can include an emitter and a detector that are separated by a foam block to limit cross-talk between the emitter and detector. A sheet can be placed over the foam block to define openings for each of the emitter and detector. Some electronic devices can also include a camera. A glass cover secured to the device enclosure can protect the camera. To improve an adhesive bond between the glass cover and a metal enclosure, an ink layer can be placed between an adhesive and the glass. In addition, the camera or another component may need to be grounded to ensure proper operation. During assembly, however, the position of the camera can shift due to closing an enclosure. A grounding assembly that maintains contact with the camera in its initial and final positions can be provided.

Abstract: A coupled rangefinder/parallax camera having a 4×5 format or larger utilizing the body shell of a 3¼×4¼ format camera and an adaptor that changes a 3¼×4¼ format photographic system to a different size film format. In particular, a coupled rangefinder/parallax camera that utilizes components from Polaroid Models 110, 110A, 110B, 120, 900 and 150 cameras and the adaptor.

Abstract: A shooting system of the present invention comprises a silver-salt camera unit shooting on a silver-salt photosensitized material, an electronic image pickup unit which is detachably combined with the silver-salt camera unit and in which a solid image pickup element is embedded, and a control unit which is combined with the electronic image pickup unit instead of the silver-salt camera unit.

Abstract: A different size format camera utilizing the body shell of a 3¼×4¼ format camera and an adaptor that changes a 3¼×4¼ format photographic system to a different size film format. In particular, a coupled rangefinder/parallax camera that utilizes components from Polaroid Models 110, 110A, 110B, 120, 900 and 150 cameras and the adaptor.

Abstract: A method of making an interface for adapting a photographic system for a specific format to a camera back for a different film format, in particular from a 3¼×4¼ format photographic system to a 4×5 format film back. The interface may be a modified CB 103 film magazine. An adaptor for changing a 3¼×4¼ format photographic system to a 4×5 film format or a different size film format, comprising the modified CB 103 interface and a 4×5 or different size connecting frame, wherein the total thickness of the CB 103 interface and the connecting frame is at least ⅜ inch. A different size format camera utilizing the body shell of a 3¼a×4¼ format camera and the adaptor. In particular, a method of making a coupled range finder/parallax camera that utilizes components from Polaroid Models 110, 110A, 110B, 120, 900 and 150 cameras and the adaptor.

Abstract: An interface for adapting a photographic system for a specific format to a camera back for a different film format, in particular from a 3¼×4¼ format photographic system to a 4×5 format film back, comprises a frame having four walls defining two substantially parallel open planar sides, one side is adapted to be mounted onto the photographic system, the other side is adapted to be mounted onto the camera back for a different film format, wherein the distance between the two open planar sides is at least ⅜ inch. The interface may be a modified CB 103 film magazine. A 4×5 adaptor for changing a 3¼x4¼× format photographic system to a 4×5 film format, comprising the modified CB 103 interface and a 4×5 connecting frame, wherein the total thickness of the CB 103 interface and 4×5 connecting frame is at least ⅜ inch. A 4×5 camera utilizing the body shell of a 3¼×4¼ format camera and the 4x5 adaptor.

Abstract: The present invention is an imaging apparatus which includes a housing that encloses, in a common cavity thereof, an arrangement comprising a pair of independent cameras constructed in combination with each other, said pair of cameras being a digital camera and a photosensitive film camera.

Abstract: A camera comprises an exposure unit to expose film to an object image and an image pick-up unit to pick up object images with an image pick-up element and output electronic picked up images, and further comprises a film pressure member to make contact with and press against the above film; a camera back cover having an aperture; a liquid crystal display panel to display the above electronic picked up images; a backlight to illuminate the display face of the above liquid crystal display panel from the back side of the above liquid crystal display panel; a light-blocking case which houses at least the above liquid crystal display panel and the above backlight, having a bottom face and side walls, and which is designed such that, when the above liquid crystal display panel is housed, the side thereof facing the display face of the liquid crystal display panel is opened; a clamping mechanism to clamp the above light-blocking case, together with the above film pressure member, to the above back cover, such that th

Abstract: A camera or a number-of-prints indicating apparatus for a camera includes a determination circuit for determining whether a film loaded in the camera is a negative film or a positive film and an indication circuit for indicating a number of prints in accordance with a determination result by the determination circuit.

Abstract: A camera according to the present invention includes a first cavity to accommodate conventional film material having multiple frames, each frame having a corresponding indicia disposed on the conventional film material to identify the corresponding frame and a second cavity to accommodate self-developable film material having multiple image forming portions, each image forming portion having a corresponding indicia disposed on the self-developable film material to identify the corresponding image forming portion and a corresponding frame of conventional film material. The camera further includes a light path for exposing simultaneously one of the multiple frames of the conventional film material and one of the multiple image forming portions of the self-developable film material.

Abstract: A compact dual imaging camera is disclosed wherein conventional and self-developing photographic films are generally simultaneously exposed from a common scene through separate taking apertures.

Abstract: A still picture camera for capturing images when film is alternately advanced from any one of three film cassettes into a common film gate for a controlled exposure by light passing through an objective lens and shutter, the camera comprising a camera body, an objective lens for forming an image, a shutter for controlled admission of light, a film gate for defining the area of exposure of one frame of photographic film, three film cassette chambers mounted in a rotating turret each accepting a film cassette, a turret rotation mechanism, a film advancement mechanism, and one film spooling chamber for alternately receiving film from any film cassette.

Abstract: A still picture camera for capturing images when film is alternately advanced from either of two film cassettes into a common film gate for a controlled exposure by light passing through an objective lens and shutter, the camera comprising a camera body, an objective lens for forming an image, a shutter for controlled admission of light, a film gate for defining the area of exposure of one frame of photographic film, two film cassette chambers each accepting a film cassette, a film drive mechanism, and one film spooling chamber for alternately receiving film from either film cassette.

Abstract: There is disclosed an improved image recording method and camera for simultaneously obtaining dual latent images on respective 35 mm and self-developing films. The self-developing film contains a plurality of separate film units arranged on a strip which are sequentially pulled from the camera so that a leading one of exposed film units separate from the strip as the latter is being pulled and after an exposed film unit has been processed. Advancement of the film strip also effects advancement of the 35 mm film.

Abstract: A camera includes a film cartridge mounting chamber which has a bottom film cartridge opening for loading a small film cartridge and a rear film cartridge opening for loading a large film cartridge, a back cover for closing the rear film cartridge opening, and a bottom cover for closing the bottom film cartridge opening. A lower spindle member is mounted on the bottom cover for holding the bottom of a cartridge spool of the loaded film cartridge. An upper spindle member is mounted on the top of the cartridge mounting chamber for holding a top of the cartridge spool of the loaded film cartridge. A first elastic clamping member is mounted inside the cartridge mounting chamber for applying an axial clamping force on the top of the loaded film cartridge. A second elastic clamping member is mounted inside the cartridge mounting chamber for applying a lateral clamping force on the periphery of the loaded film cartridge.

Abstract: A camera has a cartridge mounting chamber which receives a film cartridge with a cartridge spool, a film exit, and a light-intercepting door. The camera includes a spindle for holding the cartridge spool, a drive mechanism for rotating the spindle in a first direction to feed the film during the photographing operation and in a second direction to wind up the film after completing the photographing operation. The drive mechanism includes a sun gear, a first planetary gear and a second planetary gear engaging the sun gear, and a planetary carrier holding the first and second planetary gears and disposed coaxially with the sun gear. The sun gear is rotatable in two directions for turning the planetary carrier between a first position, in which the first planetary gear drives the spindle in the first direction, and a second position in which the second planetary gear drives the spindle in the second direction.

Abstract: A camera for recording images on a photographic film in a cartridge and for recording images on a magnetic tape in a cartridge is disclosed. The camera includes a storage section for receiving a cartridge which can contain either photographic film or magnetic tape and a first optical path for recording an image of a subject on the photographic film when a photographic film cartridge is disposed in the storage section. The camera further includes an area image sensor for receiving an image of the subject and storing the image as a plurality of electrical signals and a recorder responsive to a cartridge containing magnetic tape being disposed in the cartridge receiver, for selectively recording images from the storage section onto a magnetic tape.

Abstract: A multi-format scanner, has first and second laterally spaced film gates which are dimensioned to accomodate film of respective different widths lengthwise therethrough for scanning. Each gate has an aperture through which light can pass. A light source illuminates film at the aperture of at least a selected one of the gates. A sensor receives light from the light source which has passed through film at the aperture of the selected gate. A film input and output track set is aligned with the selected gate to lengthwise convey elongated film of either width, into and out of the selected gate. A drive moves the film lengthwise through the selected gate. At least one of: the film gates, the sensor or track set, can be laterally moved so that either gate can serve as the selected gate.