A Super 8 Projection Cartridge System for Automatic Loading and Operation

R. C. Gearhart, M. E. Brown

Super 8 films, cameras, projectors and auxilliary equipment may properly be described as comprising a system in which the common super 8 film format is intended to serve the widest possible variety of photographic display applications. Subsystem needs include a projection cartridge offering film loading, cleaning and editing simplicity in addition to operating reliability and handling convenience. A super 8 projector design utilizing a new film cartridge system is described. A number of unique features involved in the cartridge and projection system are covered in some detail. These features include the cartridge mounting, automatic film take-up assembly and automatic rewind and review.

Published
1969-10
Content type
Original Research
DOI
10.5594/M00926
ISBN
978-1-61482-902-7