Abstract: A video tape editing apparatus for use with first and second video playback devices and a video recording device allows effective editing of homemade video tapes which produces clean, professional transitions of the edit-points. The editing apparatus includes a fade control circuit having a fade selector switch for generating a fade-out control signal to shunt the composite video signal components in a video amplifier when the fade switch is in a first position and for generating a fade-in control signal to remove the shunting of the composite video signal components in the video amplifier when the fade switch is in a second position.

Abstract: A video camera carrying case including a body portion for receiving a video camera having an opening for passage of the camera therethrough into the interior of the body portion. An adjustable disengageable safety strap is connnected to the body portion for restraining the camera within the body portion. The carrying case also can include a substantially deformable shroud to protect the interior of the body portion from the elements and the body portion can be constructed of a substantially deformable material which is capable of absorbing shock delivered to the body portion.

Abstract: A device for transporting a camera and for reducing camera shake and arm fatigue by stabilizing the camera against the torso of a person. The device includes an arm that telescopes to a length suitable for the user to position the end of the arm upon which the camera is mounted adjacent his face. A bulbous, generally arcuate-shaped bumper is located at the end of the arm opposite that on which the camera is mounted and permits the use of the camera at various angles relative to the user's torso. Further, a neck strap is pivotally located adjacent the bumper such that when the neck strap is worn about the person's neck, and the camera is in use, the arm of the device is raised to place the camera at the person's eye level and the bumper rests against the person's torso but when the camera is not in use, the arm is lowered to allow the camera to be conveniently carried in front of or to one side of the user.

Abstract: A photographic slide sorting and handling device for retaining a plurality of slides to be viewed and sorted upon a translucent surface with a source of illumination below the surface. A plurality of channel-shaped support members is affixed to the support surface in parallel spaced disposition. Each support member includes a respective slot and resting surface spaced above the slot. The slot of each support member is adapted for receipt therein of an edge of a photographic slide with the opposite edge of the slide engaged against the resting surface of a next adjacent support member. The slides are retained between adjacent support members so as to permit them to be slipped in and out of the slots and freely moved along the support members during sorting of the slides but prevented from falling out of the slots if the sorter is jostled.

Abstract: A camera lens accessory and mounting ring construction for positioning and locking lens accessories, such as filter or aperture discs, at the front of the lens. The discs include a respective notch formed along the circumference thereof and the mounting ring has a pair of oppositely-facing lugs formed on the inner-facing circumference thereof. The discs are mountable to the end of the lens by slipping one or more selected discs under one of the lugs, lining up the notch on the discs to be in registry with the other of the lugs and slipping the discs under the latter lug. The discs are then rotated to move the notch out of registry with the lugs such that the discs are retained behind the two lugs, and the mounting ring is threadly engaged over the lens barrel to secure the discs upon the end of the lens.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for photographic printing wherein the margin of a printing paper is masked and the uncovered region inside the margin is exposed by projection or contact printing, after which most of the central exposed region is masked and a remaining uncovered region is exposed to provide a border bounding the central image.

Abstract: A film storage and dispensing device wherein an upright magazine contains a stack of film rolls or cartridges, the magazine having an upper inlet and lower outlet for gravitational discharge, and a cover slidable on the magazine for selectively opening and closing the inlet and outlet.

Abstract: Photo print drying apparatus has a pair of manually operated squeeze rolls which feed prints toward a drying rack which is detachably connected to the squeeze roll assembly. The rack has a series of spaced inclined parallel U-shaped wires which hold prints in spaced relation during final drying by normal circulation of air without heat. The rack is detachable and connectible in tandem with other identical racks.