Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for application in an automatic vending machine for self-service recording and reproduction of sound and moving images on the spot in the format of video compact discs (VCDs), digital video discs (DVDs) or other recording discs, taking photo shots and printing photos or photo stickers with still images taken or from pre-recorded memory cards without the assistance of a photographer or technician. The automatic vending machine accepts different methods of payment and can be adapted to accept new forms of electronic payment and to apply new means of data recording and reproduction without changing other parts and components of the automatic vending machine.