Abstract: A magnetic head suspension apparatus for reading and/or recording information during photofinishing of photographic filmstrips comprises an elongated pivotally mounted follower bar having a pair of magnetic heads attached thereto in a predetermined orientation with the information tracks on the filmstrip. A pair of film edge followers are pivotally attached to the ends of the bar respectively. A spring is connected between the bar and a fixed support to bias the bar to urge the edge followers into engagement with the film edges of the filmstrip.

Abstract: Illumination apparatus provides for uniform illumination of a planar original by use of a single flash lamp. A pair of parabolic reflectors partially surround the lamp and direct two separate collimated bundles of light toward opposite sides of the original. A planar reflector positioned in the path of each collimated bundle of light intercepts and reflects the collimated light rays upon the original to uniformly illuminate the original from opposite sides.

Abstract: A gravity impelled transport for moving an original to an exposure station in a photographic printer or copier and there aligning the original in a reference position for exposure. The transport includes an inclined chute defining first and second planar guides for supporting and directing the original along a face and an edge thereof. The chute has a compound slope with respect to the horizontal such that gravitational forces will urge the original into guided association with the separate guide beds while moving the original along the chute. A retractable pin at the exposure station intercepts and stops the moving original thereby permitting the gravitational forces to align the original in the reference position.