Abstract: A shutter/diaphragm apparatus includes an intermediate plate between a diaphragm cam plate and a diaphragm rotating plate. A plurality of blades are provided between the diaphragm cam plate and the intermediate plate and between the diaphragm rotating plate and the intermediate plate. The blades are driven by a relative rotation between the diaphragm cam plate and the diaphragm rotating plate to vary the size of an aperture defined by the blades. The relative rotation can also completely close the aperture. The invention can also be applied to a diaphragm apparatus which has no shutter function.

Abstract: A camera has a release button, a shutter which operates upon depression the release button, light emitting diode that emits light used to record information on the film, a power source, a switch that closes in response to the operation of the release button to provide power to the light emitting diode, the switch having a first contact point connected to the power source and a second contact point connected to the light emitting diode, and a selecting member movably supported between a first position at which the selecting member prevents the closing of the first and second contact points and a second position at which the selecting member does not prevent the closing of the first and second contact points.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of using same for exposing successive sections of opposite sides of a web of material to actinic radiation in patterns on each section of the opposite sides of the web is provided. The apparatus includes a first station having mechanisms to locate and expose selected sections on the first side of the web to actinic radiation in a first pattern, and a second station spaced from the first station having mechanisms to locate and expose selected sections on the second side of said web to actinic radiation. The first and second stations include first and second pattern masters and first and second mountings for the masters, and first and second sources of actinic radiation to project the desired patterns of exposure from each of the masters to each of the sections on the first and second sides of the web in very close registration or alignment thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus for developing photographic material having a delivery device and a removal device for developing fluid as well as an inlet and an outlet for the material to be developed with a narrow conduit that extends from the inlet to the outlet. A transport mechanism for transporting the photographic material to be developed from the inlet through the conduit to the outlet wherein the material to be developed comes into contact with the developing fluid as it is transported through the conduit and is developed. Two half shells are connectable to one another, with each half shell having two plates joined to make the half shell. The apparatus also has a central positive displacement element, which together with the inner wall of the half shells, defines the conduit in which the photographic material is developed. The conduit extends between the positive displacement element and the respective inner wall of the half shell.

Abstract: An improved camera and method of processing for use with an associated film assemblage of the self-developing type, wherein the assemblage is provided with a plurality of self-developing film frames are disclosed. Each frame carries an integral self-developing unit as well as an associated processing fluid pod. Each exposed frame is manually pulled through pressure applying members for rupturing the pod and spreading the fluid before exiting. Simultaneously, the next successive film unit is pulled from a container therefor and indexed by means on the assemblage to the film plane as the pulled unit is automatically separated from the remainder of the assemblage.

Abstract: An apparatus adapted to a film cartridge comprises an engaging portion which engages with the film cartridge being loaded into a cartridge chamber, a guiding portion which guides the engaging portion such that the engaging portion which has engaged with the film cartridge makes movement of at least one of rotation and sliding, and a switch which operates in response to the movement of the engaging portion.

Abstract: A stage apparatus is provided with a table having a reference surface, support means for supporting the table, a first movable body movable in a first direction on the reference surface, first driving means for driving the first movable body, a second movable body movable in a second direction differing from the first direction with the first movable body as the reference, and second driving means for driving the second movable body, and the driving reaction forces of the first driving means and the second driving means are received by a base discrete from the table. Also, provision is made of a supporting mechanism for supporting the second driving means for minute displacement in the second direction relative to the first movable body. By this construction, the influence of a reaction force resulting from the acceleration and deceleration of the stage is made small.

Abstract: A photographic processor which allows smooth positioning of an image frame whose configuration cannot be detected by a picture detecting sensor is provided. A picture detecting sensor is installed in a negative film supply section for deciding the condition of the negative film and a notch mechanism is also installed therein which gives a position indicating notch to an image frame visually when the image frame is judged to be improper for positioning by the picture detecting sensor.

Abstract: A photographic print processing apparatus, comprises (a) a first exposing section to expose an image of a photographic film onto an unexposed photographic paper; (b) a development processing section to develop the exposed photographic paper; (c) a first conveying passage to convey the exposed photographic paper from the first exposing section to the development processing section; (d) a second conveying passage branched from the first conveying passage and joined with the first conveying passage; (e) a second exposing section, provided on the second conveying passage, to expose an image onto a photographic paper; and (f) a control section to control the first passage and the second passage so as to convey the photographic paper.

Abstract: Apparatus for printing images from a display included within an image capture device including a display for producing an image captured by the image capture device; a printer which includes photosensitive media which is adapted to be illuminated by an light image from the display; and a structure for controlling the display so as to produce a color image which is color balanced. The apparatus presents a photosensitive medium to be illuminated by the color balanced image.

Abstract: A photosensitive material processing apparatus includes a processing tank and a rack placed in the processing tank. A processing solution is introduced into the interior of the processing tank through the bottom portion of the processing tank. The processing solution introduced from the bottom portion of the processing tank enters a space formed between a bottom turn cover and a bottom turn guide of the rack, and jets from a jetting opening formed in the bottom turn guide toward a transport path for a photosensitive material. Alternatively, the processing solution introduced from the bottom portion of the processing tank enters the space between the bottom turn cover and the bottom turn guide of the rack, passes through a jetting opening formed in the bottom turn guide and a processing solution jetting passage formed in a rack plate, and jets from a jetting opening formed in the rack plate toward the transport path. Accordingly, the processing solution can be agitated effectively.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for developing treatment, in which a developing solution is supplied to an object to be treated for performing a developing treatment, comprising the steps of supplying pure water onto a surface of said treating object for forming a pure water film on the surface of the treating object, and supplying a developing solution onto the surface of the treating object having the pure water film formed thereon in the preceding step. The particular method of the present invention permits markedly suppressing a defective development.

Abstract: Projection exposure systems and methods are disclosed that achieve higher light intensities and reduce the time required for each exposure in multiple exposures of non-linear resists such as a two-photon-absorption resist. Using spatial redistribution of laser light, an illumination optical system forms an illumination region that illuminates only a portion of the pattern on a mask with spatially coherent light from a light source. The system forms the entire mask pattern on a substrate by repeating a non-linear exposure while moving the illumination region and the mask pattern relative to one another. To exploit temporal redistribution of laser light, an illumination optical system employs a pulsed-oscillation-type laser light source to form a mask pattern while varying the light intensity profile on a mask.

Abstract: An improved film pressure plate of a camera for use with a film having a magnetic recording portion is provided. The film pressure plate comprises a magnetic head for recording magnetic information onto the magnetic recording portion of the film and a film contact surface which may include a plurality of small projections formed on a portion of a surface of the film pressure plate. The projections are not provided on at least one of a lengthwise elongated area, which includes the magnetic head, and a widthways elongated area, which may also include the magnetic head. As a consequence of this arrangement, a flatness of the film is assured by pressing the film against the exposure aperture of the camera.

Abstract: A 3-D camera includes a film carrier which in turn includes a frame, a film holder, and a lenticular lens carrier juxtaposed with a film holder and movable within the frame. Four springs are disposed between the frame and the lens carrier to urge against the lens carrier and thereby spring-load the lens carrier. Also, two opposed paddles are pivotably coupled to the frame opposite the springs. The paddles abut the lens carrier, such that when the paddles are moved the lenticular lens is moved relative to the film holder. A drive bolt is threadably engaged with the frame, and the drive bolt abuts the paddles. The bolt is operated by a motor for turning the drive bolt to thereby release the paddles and cause the lens holder to move. Additionally, the motor turns a shutter flywheel which is coupled to the shutter of the camera to open and close the shutter in coordination with the motion of the lenticular lens. A portable embodiment of the camera is also disclosed.

Abstract: A developing solution feed system for a semiconductor photolithography process feeds the developing solution while removing any gas contained in the solution at a high solution feed pressure. The developing solution feed system has a plurality of feed tanks and a developing solution feed line having a plurality of first connecting pipes, each connected to the feed tanks, a second connecting pipe connected to the first connecting pipe to be converged into one passage, and a plurality of third connecting pipes branching out from the second connecting pipe.

Abstract: An apparatus for supplying a liquid from a container which has an opening through which the liquid can be removed. The apparatus comprises a lid for the opening in the container, an aperture in the lid through which a tube projects for access to the interior of the container, a liquid-tight seal in the aperture through which the tube passes, with the tube being movable through the seal, at least one opening in the wall of the tube adjacent the end of the tube having access to the interior of the container, a closure arrangement at the end of the tube preventing the passage of liquid through the end of the tube into the container, and an arrangement for preventing the withdrawal of the end of the tube through the aperture in the lid. When the tube has been withdrawn through the seal until prevented from further withdrawal, said opening in the wall of the tube is closed by the seal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photographic processing apparatus including a construction for cleaning a magnetic recording portion of a photographic film having such magnetic recording portion. The apparatus includes a transporting mechanism for transporting the film along a film transport passage, a magnetic head for recording magnetic information recorded in the magnetic recording portion, and a stationary head disposed upstream in the film transport passage for cleaning the magnetic recording portion of the film.

Abstract: The apparatus for coating a lithographic printing plate or a photosensitive material (M) with a processing liquid comprises first and second pairs of feed rollers (41,42: 44,45) for feeding the photosensitive arterial along a predetermined path. A coating roller (125) is provided therebetween. Guide members (48, 49) contact the bottom surface of the photosensitive material and to guide the photosensitive material. The contacts of the guide members and the photosensitive material are at the levels higher than the coating level at which the processing liquid is applied to the photosensitive material to prevent uneven coating of the photosensitive material with the processing liquid after the trailing edge of the photosensitive material has passed the first pairs of the feed rollers (41,42).

Abstract: A view finder optical system including a window of an eye piece portion comprising an eye cup having a contact surface, a shape of the contact surface being made so as to incline an axis of the lens with respect to an axis of the eye piece. The shape of the contact surface is curved corresponding to the lens's shape. The contact surface is made so as to conform to a lens of glasses.