Abstract: A photographic method and apparatus for producing a motion picture including moving a film unit in one direction and the optics system along an arcuate path generally laterally thereto so as to produce a plurality of images on the film unit. The camera utilizes means for intermittently moving the film unit, such as a film card, in a first direction with the image produced in sequence in a plurality of parallel, arcuate rows generally laterally of the first direction. Alternate rows of images are produced along a first lateral direction while intervening rows thereof are produced along a second lateral direction opposite to the first one.

Abstract: A photographic method and apparatus for producing a motion picture including moving a film unit in one direction and the optics system along an arcuate path generally laterally thereto so as to produce a plurality of images on the film unit. The camera utilizes means for intermittently moving the film unit, such as a film card, in a first direction with the image produced in sequence in a plurality of parallel, arcuate rows generally laterally of the first direction. Alternate rows of images are produced along a first lateral direction while intervening rows thereof are produced along a second lateral direction opposite to the first one.

Abstract: A manually operable, compact apparatus for sequentially cutting sections of film, each of which includes a visible photographic image and mounting the same in a frame for subsequent use in a projector or viewer. The apparatus is specifically adapted for use with frames of the type which have a pair of open-ended guides for receiving the film. The apparatus includes structure for supporting the frame at an acute angle relative to a plane containing the path of movement of an advancing section of film. By so inclining the frame relative to the path of movement of the film, the leading edge of the advancing film is deflected by a portion of the frame in a predetermined direction and along a well-defined path into the open end of each of the two film guides. The apparatus also includes means for maintaining a trailing edge portion of the section of film to be mounted in a generally horizontal plane during the deflection of the film's leading edge.

Abstract: Apparatus for processing an exposed roll of instant or self-developing type transparency film. The apparatus includes structure for supporting a film cassette containing an exposed roll of film, a spool having an elongate strip of sheet material wound thereupon, and a take-up reel which is adapted to receive an end of the exposed film and the sheet material and which is adapted to be rotated so as to wind the exposed film and the sheet material thereupon in superposed relation as a processing composition is being coated upon the sheet material so as to initiate the formation of visible images in the film. The apparatus also includes means for separating the film which is to be wound upon the take-up reel from its attachment to the film cassette's spool prior to stripping the sheet material from the film while simultaneously guiding the latter to the exterior of the apparatus.

Abstract: Apparatus including a housing and a disposable film processing kit for processing an exposed roll of instant or self-developing type transparency film. The kit includes a roller supporting a coiled length of sheet material, a drum having one end of the sheet material attached thereto, and a processing composition dispenser located therebetween. The kit is adapted to be inserted into the housing, and an end of an exposed strip of film is threaded across a sprocket wheel and directed towards the drum. The sprocket wheel and the drum are driven in a direction so as to wind the film and sheet material upon the drum with a layer of the processing composition located therebetween. The drum is provided with a single resiliently mounted projection which is adapted to enter a sprocket hole in the film to facilitate the movement of the end of the film to a position between the spreader sheet and the drum.

Abstract: A microfiche system for recording a regular pattern of micro image frames on a transparency film unit, preferably of the self-developing type, and thereafter for projecting enlarged images of the recorded frames for viewing. The system includes as separate cooperable components a microfiche camera, a microfiche projector and a console. The console includes a combination document mounting glass and image display screen area, a camera/projector mount for alternatively receiving the camera or projector and a pair of mirrors for transmitting images between the mounting and display area and the mount. For recording the camera is located on the mount and incrementally movable camera exposure and film advance mechanisms provide the capability of recording an orthogonal pattern of images of documents supported successively on the document mounting glass. After film processing, the system is converted for viewing by replacing the camera with the projector and locating the image display screen over the mounting glass.

Abstract: A photographic method and apparatus for producing a motion picture including moving a film unit in one direction and the optics system along an arcuate path generally laterally thereto so as to produce a plurality of images on the film unit. The camera utilizes means for intermittently moving the film unit, such as a film card, in a first direction with the image produced in sequence in a plurality of parallel, arcuate rows generally laterally of the first direction. Alternate rows of images are produced along a first lateral direction while intervening rows thereof are produced along a second lateral direction opposite to the first one.

Abstract: A film pack for small format, self-processing film sheet assemblies and by which such film sheet assemblies may be exposed and processed by instant camera designed for larger format, standard film sheets. The small format film pack has the same exterior dimension as the standard film pack but positions the small format sheet properly for exposure in the camera. Movement of a camera carried film pick is transmitted to the reduced format film sheets by a pick relay which may include a mechanism for amplifying the distance of camera pick movement. A mask is provided for the camera viewfinder to correlate the size of a subject image to that of the reduced image format of the film sheets.

Abstract: An accessory for use in an instant camera designed for standard film packs and by which the same camera can be used to expose and process self-processing film sheet assemblies of reduced image format size prepackaged in corresponding sized film packs. The accessory is in the nature of a U-shaped housing having exterior planar dimensions to complement the interior planar dimensions of a well in the camera for receiving a standard film pack. The U-shaped configuration of the housing defines a recess to receive and position the modified film pack of reduced size. The accessory carries movement transmitting relays by which actuation of a camera mounted switch is energized by insertion of the modified film pack and by which movement of a camera carried pick is transmitted to an accessory pick for initial ejecting movement of an exposed film sheet from the modified pack.

Abstract: A photographic film assemblage of the self-developing type is specially configured for use in conventional cameras including those of the 35mm type. Photographic processing apparatus is provided for use in conjunction with the self-developing type film assemblages which have been previously exposed by the conventional type camera. The film assemblages comprise a substantially lighttight cartridge into which the film strip may be rewound subsequent to exposure in the conventional type camera thereby facilitating its removal from the camera and its insertion into the processing apparatus which operates again to withdraw the film strip from its cartridge so as to effect the processing of the film strip. After processing, the film strip is advanced from the processing apparatus to provide a plurality of fully developed transparencies which may be cut and framed in a conventional manner.

Abstract: A photographic film assemblage of the self-developing type is specially configured for use in conventional cameras including those of the 35mm type. Photographic processing apparatus is provided for use in conjunction with the self-developing type film assemblages which have been previously exposed by the conventional type camera. The film assemblages comprise a substantially light-tight cartridge into which the film strip may be rewound subsequent to exposure in the conventional type camera thereby facilitating its removal from the camera and its insertion into the processing apparatus which operates again to withdraw the film strip from its cartridge so as to effect the processing of the film strip. After processing, the film strip is advanced from the processing apparatus to provide a plurality of fully developed transparencies which may be cut and framed in a conventional manner.

Abstract: An extensible and retractable compact self-developing camera including a first camera section for exposing and applying pressure to a self-developing film unit and a second camera section coupled in telescoping relation to the first camera section for mutual movement in opposite directions between extended and retracted positions. When extended, the first and second camera sections cooperate to form a film retention and/or imbibition chamber for receiving film units advanced thereinto by a pair of pressure applying rollers. In the retracted configuration, the second camera section slides over a major portion of the first camera section and forms a protective covering over at least the optical elements mounted thereon.

Abstract: A camera for use with self-developing film exposes, advances and processes film selected from one of two supplies at either of two exposure locations. Each film supply feeds exposed film to a set of three processing or spread rollers mounted at a corner of the camera housing. One roller is common to processing paths for both film supplies. Selection of one of the film supplies for exposure also selects the direction of rotation of a reversible motor that drives the common roller. When the film supplies are cassettes of card-like, self-contained film units, the reversible motor also drives a pair of pick arms that advance film units from the selected cassette to an associated pair of the processing rollers.

Abstract: A self-developing camera for exposing, processing, viewing and storing self-developing film units, preferably of the small format transparency type. The camera includes a storage chamber for receiving a supply cassette holding a stack of film units therein, an exposure station, a processing or pressure applying station, and a storage chamber for receiving a storage cassette in which the film units are stored after exposure and the application of a compressive pressure thereto. A movably mounted film viewer on the camera is operative to move a processed film unit out of the storage cassette for viewing and back into the storage cassette for storage without the user of the camera having to manually handle or manipulate the film unit.

Abstract: A dual flash array, each alternately connectible to a flashing circuit, having indicators associated with each flash device includes automatic masking devices which mask the indicators associated with the flash array not in the firing circuit.

Abstract: A photographic film cassette having a stack of self-contained, self-developing film units includes leaders interconnecting the units to enable them to be withdrawn from the cassette one at a time. A Z-fold or zig-zag configuration of the film units and leaders is employed, with a leader interconnecting the leading edge of one film unit and the trailing edge of the preceding film unit. The cassette structure cooperates with the connection of the leader to the film unit leading edge to project a film unit against a cassette wall to prevent inadvertent withdrawal of the unit. Staggered loading, and alternatively symmetrical back-to-back loading of the film units in the cassette, can increase the number of film units the cassette accommodates in a limited space.

Abstract: A slide viewer/copier operable in a viewing mode for projecting an image of a slide transparency film unit onto a viewing screen for viewing and a copy mode for projecting an image of the slide onto self-developing film unit for exposure and for processing the film unit to produce a photographic copy of the slide.

Abstract: A photographic system of the type having a chamber therein for receipt of a film assemblage and battery assemblage wherein the film assemblage rests in juxtaposition with respect to the battery assemblage upon full insertion thereof. When a film assemblage is expended, it may be withdrawn and replaced independently of the battery assemblage. Each battery assemblage may thereafter be removed and replaced upon depletion of its reserve power.

Abstract: A photographic film assemblage including a container, a plurality of self-developing film units within the container which are adapted to be sequentially exposed and treated with a liquid processing composition, and members associated with the container so as to form an integral part of the assemblage for controlling the distribution of the liquid processing composition during treatment of a film unit. A photographic apparatus with which the film assemblage is adapted to be used includes structure for locating the distribution control members in operative association with a film unit located in position for exposure and subsequent treatment with the liquid processing composition.

Abstract: A carrying case is disclosed for photographic cameras of the compact collapsible type which may be extended or erected to an operative position without removal of the camera from the case. The case is constructed to safely contain the camera and securely support the same in all positions of camera movement from a compact folded position to a fully erected position and to permit complete operation of the camera during all normal photographic procedures, including the removal and insertion of film cassettes into a film magazine receiving chamber of the camera without the necessity of removing the camera from the case. The case is formed of specially constructed top and bottom case members that are provided with hinged sections and cooperating linkage which are movable with the camera's housing sections during the erection of the camera to its operative position.