Abstract: An image conversion apparatus for converting an image recorded on an original into an electrical signal upon reception of illumination light transmitted through the original, includes a moving device for mechanically moving the original while holding the original, an optical device for focusing the illumination light transmitted through the original on a focal plane as an image, and an image sensor device for converting the image focused on the focal plane into an electrical signal. The moving device and the optical device share a single base, and a shielding device for preventing a lubricant from being scattered from the moving device to the optical device is formed between the moving device and the optical device.

Abstract: The structure of a film holder used for an image transmitter or the like for directly transmitting a filmed image comprises a base plate, a film receiving plate having film positioning projections and a film window, which is arranged rotatively within the surface of the base plate, a clip plate arranged in the opposite side of the film receiving plate against the base plate, a pressure plate having a film window and in cooperation with the film receiving plate, holding the film therebetween, a pivotally supporting member to support the pressure plate pivotally against the film receiving plate to allow the pressure plate to be opened or closed freely with respect to the film receiving plate, and a spring to provide a rotational peculiarity for the pressure plate in the closing direction to cause the pressure plate to be in contact with the film receiving plate under pressure.