Abstract: A film image reproducing apparatus comprises a chamber which receives a film cartridge holding a film with a magnetic recording section. A frame position detector detects a position of a frame of the film with the magnetic recording section in which an image formation is finished. The film with the magnetic recording section is transferred from the cartridge, which cartridge is in the chamber, and film transfer is stopped based on an output of the frame position detector. A reader reads recording data from the magnetic recording section while the film is being transferred. A projector projects light on the film while the film is stopped. A photoelectric converter converts a projection image of the film projected by the projector into an electrical signal. A synthesized image is reproduced from an output of the reader and from an output of the photoelectric converter.

Abstract: An enlargement photographing apparatus of this invention, arranged between photographing lenses and a camera body, comprises a distance changing unit extending and retracting in an optical-axis direction for changing a distance between the photographing lenses and the camera body, a feeding-quantity detecting unit for detecting a quantity of feeding with respect to a reference position of the distance changing unit, a computing unit for computing a photographing scale factor on the basis of output information of the feeding-quantity detecting unit. information regarding the photographing lenses and the camera body and information of a reference length of the distance changing unit which is arranged on the enlargement photographing apparatus, and a display unit for displaying the photographing scale factor on the basis of an output from the computing unit.

Abstract: In order to smoothly feed out, wind and rewind a film housed in a film patrone with a simple construction by rotating a spool shaft in the film patrone in correlation to the forward and backward rotation of a motor, a film transport device of a camera comprises a motor for producing an output for feeding and winding the film, a motor shaft for transmitting the output from the motor, a planetary gear mechanism serves as a differential gear mechanism for transmitting the output of the motor shaft to the spool shaft in the film patrone, and a planetary clutch mechanism as a transmission mechanism. When the spool shaft in the film patrone is driven by the film wound on the wind spool, a differential operation performed by the differential gear mechanism prevents the speed-up rotation of the motor shaft.

Abstract: The present camera uses a film cartridge which is loaded by the drop-in process, the camera comprising a back door with a retaining hole for covering the opening which exposes the area around the aperture for cleaning, and a lock lever comprising a retaining mechanism rotatably supported at the lower portion of a cartridge chamber. With the film cartridge loaded, the lock lever moves clockwise, such that its front end or retaining portion is fitted into the retaining hole provided in the back door. For this reason, while the cartridge is loaded, the user can not accidently open the back door, even if he attempts to open it, preventing the film from being sensitized as a result of operational errors.

Abstract: A projection apparatus comprising a holding section for holding a film cassette having an exposed magnetic-zoned film therein, motors for automatically drawing out the leader portion of the film from the film cassette and for forwardly feeding the film with a predetermined timing, a projection lamp and a projection lens pair for illuminating the film to project an image, a magnetic head for detecting magnetic information on the film, a shutter which operates in accordance with the magnetic information detected by the magnetic head, and a control circuit for operating the motors and the shutter in accordance with programs, thereby controlling the film feed timing and shutter operation timing.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a film cartridge has a display code that represents information of a built-in film using a pattern of electrodes set in array an, wherein information in addition the film sensitivity, number of permissible exposures, and latitude is displayed depending on whether the display code provides a pattern in which one of earth electrodes in two arrays of electrodes is nonconducting or a pattern in which the other earth electrode is conducting. A camera using the film cartridge changes photographic screen sizes according to identification information of the film when the film cartridge is mounted in the camera body.

Abstract: The present invention provides a camera for selectively supporting a film having perforations along its upper and lower edges and a film not having the perforations, comprising masking plates for photographic screen size setting that are installed in a camera body to be freely movable to positions at least between the inside and outside of perforations, a perforation detector for determining whether perforations are present on the edges of at least the photographic screens of a film loaded in a camera body, and a masking plate drive for receiving an output of the perforation detector, moving the masking plates to a screen size setting inside of perforations when a film is perforated, and moving the masking plates to a screen size setting including a portion corresponding to the perforations when a film is imperforated.

Abstract: A camera includes a measuring circuit for outputting data about an object to be photographed. A fuzzy computer receives an output from the measuring circuit as an input value, obtains a fitting degree of the input value with respect to a then-part membership function from an if-part membership function and the then-part membership function, both of which correspond to a plurality of rules representing a degree of influence of the input value on an optimal exposure value, obtains a center of gravity value from a plurality of fitting degrees corresponding to the rules, and obtains a determination value as an inference result. A photographic condition is determined by both the determination value from the fuzzy computer and an output from the measuring circuit.

Abstract: A multi-mode camera is provided which permits a selection from among a plurality of photographing modes including an automatic mode, a manual mode, an average photometry mode and a spotwise photometry mode. The camera includes a photographing information display which is located within a finder and which is formed by a liquid crystal display panel. The display includes a plurality of display regions, which enable necessary and sufficient photographing information to be displayed within the finder during a particular photographing mode selected, by providing a bar representation in which display regions from one end of the display and extending to a point corresponding to photographing information are activated and providing a point display in which a selected display region is activated which corresponds to photographing information.

Abstract: A multi-mode camera is provided which permits a selection from among a plurality of photographing modes including an automatic mode, a manual mode, an average photometry mode and a spotwise photometry mode. The camera includes a photographing information display which is located within a finder and which is formed by a liquid crystal display panel. The display includes a plurality of display regions, which enable necessary and sufficient photographing information to be displayed within the finder during a particular photographing mode selected, by providing a bar representation in which display regions from one end of the display and extending to a point corresponding to photographing information are activated and providing a point display in which a selected display region is activated which corresponds to photographing information.

Abstract: A multi-mode camera is provided which permits a selection from among a plurality of photographing modes including an automatic mode, a manual mode, an average photometry mode and a spotwise photometry mode. The camera includes a photographing information display which is located within a finder and which is formed by a liquid crystal display panel. The display includes a plurality of display regions, which enable necessary and sufficient photographing information to be displayed within the finder during a particular photographing mode selected, by providing a bar representation in which display regions from one end of the display and extending to a point corresponding to photographing information are activated and providing a point display in which a selected display region is activated which corresponds to photographing information.

Abstract: A multi-mode camera is provided which permits a selection from among a plurality of photographing modes including an automatic mode, a manual mode, an average photometry mode and a spotwise photometry mode. The camera includes a photographing information display which is located within a finder and which is formed by a liquid crystal display panel. The display includes a plurality of display regions, which enable necessary and sufficient photographing information to be displayed within the finder during a particular photographing mode selected, by providing a bar representation in which display regions from one end of the display and extending to a point corresponding to photographing information are activated and providing a point display in which a selected display region is activated which corresponds to photographing information.

Abstract: A photographic camera of the multiple spot photometry type is provided which functions to receive and store information representing the brightness of an object being photographed at desired spots to be determined. A microcomputer applies an arithmetic operation on such information for exposure control or display. When the number of information items representing the brightness of the object exceeds a given number, the latest information is substituted for the oldest information.

Abstract: A camera includes an entry member which commands spotwise photometric means to effect the entry of spotwise brightness value or values of an object being photographed. A spotwise photometric mode is selected in response to a first operation of the entry member, and the entry of a spotwise brightness value or values occurs in response to a second and subsequent operation of the entry member. Spotwise brightness values and a result of an arithmetic operation performed thereon are nullified in response to the completion of a photographing operation in the spotwise photometric mode while maintaining the spotwise photometric mode. Exposure factors used when controlling an exposure by an automatic exposure control means are stored, thereby enabling a photographing operation or operations to be repeated under the same exposure level as that used during a previous photographing operation, by utilizing such exposure factors.

Abstract: A movable reflecting mirror for single lens reflex camera is adapted to permit photometry by utilizing part of the light from an object being photographed which has been transmitted through the reflecting mirror. A transmitting area is formed in part of the reflector of the mirror in a manner such that light incident on the reflecting mirror in the region of the transmitting area and reflected by the rear surface of the reflecting mirror is reflected again by the rear surface of the reflector.

Abstract: An electromagnetic shutter apparatus for a camera includes a first and a second notched disc which are adapted to rotate in response to a film winding operation, a resilient member operatively connecting the notched discs, and a detent member capable of engaging with and disengaging from the second disc in response to a shutter operation. The detent member prevents an inadvertent operation from occurring during a film winding and a shutter release operation. The apparatus also comprises an unlocking member which unlocks a film winding mechanism in ganged relationship with a shutter drive member which is electromagnetically driven to open the shutter, and a constraining member which can be moved into engagement with the unlocking member in response to an external operation to thereby prevent the unlock operation, thus permitting a desired multiple exposure process.

Abstract: A release electromagnet comprises a permanent magnet assembly including a pair of yokes disposed in parallel relationship with each other, and a permanent magnet held between the yokes for attracting an armature, a winding disposed on one of the yokes which when energized produces a magnetic flux to reduce the attraction effect upon the armature, and a member of non-magnetic material disposed between and connecting the yokes together to reduce the energy required to release the armature.

Abstract: An electrical shutter including a first electromagnet for initiating opening of the shutter and a second electromagnet for initiating closing of the shutter. Each of the electromagnets has an operational time lag associated therewith, and the time lag of the first electromagnet is greater than the time lag of the second electromagnet. The control circuit of the present invention includes delay means, in the form of a variable resistor, for delaying the energization of the second electromagnet to compensate for the difference in the time lags of the first and second electromagnets.

Abstract: A tortion coil spring is charged with a driving force for rotation in response to a film winding operation. When a start position regulating member is released from the shutter driving member, the shutter driving member is rotated by the driving force, till it runs against a shutter speed determining member. During said rotation, a connecting mechanism connected to the shutter driving member to be forward and backward reciprocated by the rotation of the shutter driving member makes a forward motion. Two shutter sectors connected to the connecting mechanism are moved by the forward motion to increase the area of an aperture as an exposure hole for a pencil of rays at the fixed rate by the function of a speed control mechanism. After stopped for a fixed time in response to the brightness of the light reflected from a foreground subject, the rotation of the shutter driving member is resumed. When the shutter driving member is released from the shutter speed determining member.

Abstract: A photographic camera of an automatic exposure control type has an electrical shutter of electromagnetic release type and also has a front cover slidably disposed across the front surface of a camera body between a first position in which it closes a taking lens and a second position in which it exposes the taking lens. The camera comprises a first, a second and a third switch which are mechanically associated with the front cover, a rear lid of camera and a film winding mechanism of camera, respectively. The second switch may be replaced by a switch which is mechanically associated with a film frame counter. These switches are connected in an electrical shutter circuit in a manner such that a shutter release operation is disabled in the first position of the front cover, but is enabled in the first position of the front cover whenever the rear lid is opened, thus enabling a film loading operation.