Abstract: A panoramic camera is disclosed having a main body portion and a handle portion which is attached to the main body portion for rotation about a central axis. The main body portion includes a lens and slit arrangement with film being advanced within the camera with respect to the lens and slit arrangement. A lens of the arrangement is oriented radially with respect to a central axis of the panoramic camera. Means are provided within the main camera portion for rotating the handle with respect to the main body portion. The means for rotation preferably includes a resilient ribbon which is wound on a pair of spools. To provide a driving force for the panoramic camera, the ribbon is wound in a reverse manner on one of the spools and in a forward manner on the other spool. A tendency of the ribbon in favor of winding in a forward manner urges the main camera portion to rotate with respect to the handle.