Abstract: A photographic viewing system for use with a film unit having images formed in arcuate, or crescent-shaped, rows thereon. The system utilizes a fixed light source for directing light to a selected arcuate row of images which are to be sequentially viewed and an optics system moves along an arcuate path which corresponds to such selected arcuate row of images so as to produce sequential optical images representing the image on the film unit. A viewing means, such as a monocular eyepiece member or a projection system, provides for the viewing of the optical images that are so produced. The rate of image production is controlled by control of a variable speed motor by the operator. The overall system can be fabricated as a compact, lightweight hand-held unit.

Abstract: Equipment for use with hand-held motion picture and video cameras comprises a pair of interconnected spring loaded arms, one end of which is pivotally supported by a carrying brace worn by a cameraman and the other end of which is connected to a handle positioned to mount the camera equipment at approximately the center of the moment of inertia. The camera and its associated equipment are mounted in exploded, balanced relation about the handle. The weight of the camera equipment is substantially counterbalanced by the action of the spring loaded arms without employing counterweights. A camera viewer is provided, to facilitate viewing from a position remote from the camera itself and not necessarily governed by the camera orientation.