JPH1165034A - Film unit with lens - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily attract a child's attention by putting up a rotating body that rotates according to a wind-up knob rotation at the projected position from a film unit body. SOLUTION: A rotating body 7 having a shape such as an animal, a doll, or a vehicle that attracts a young child's attention is provided. When a leg part 7a is inserted in a hole 8 provided on a housing member to engage with a wind-up knob. While winding up a film, the wind-up knob rotates, and the rotating body 7 rotates thereof. When taking a photograph of a young child, first the wine-up knob is turned to attract the child's attention to the rotating body 7, and then a release button 3 is pressed. A stop position of the rotating body 7 is not fixed. Therefore, it is desirable that the rotating body 7 is a thin plate on which a picture such as an animal is printed on both surfaces. Or, it may be a resin molded cubic one. Further, it is desirable to provide several kinds of rotating bodies as an object of the interest for each child.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a film unit with a lens, which can enjoy photographing.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art It is common for a small child to take a picture with a film unit with a lens, but many children experience difficulty in photographing because they do not easily look at the film unit with a lens. It is to be. In this case, in order to draw the child's attention toward the lens-fitted film unit, the photographer or the like calls out to the user and shows the toy.

[0003] A photo print is obtained by extending a frame of a negative film. When a 135 film is used, the frame is determined to be a rectangle having a length of 24 mm and a width of 36 mm. It is a rectangle similar to the film piece. However, there is a demand to obtain a print that is not a rectangle but an irregular shape.

[0004]

As described above, since it is difficult to shoot a small child while taking a picture, there is a demand for a film unit with a lens that can easily attract the child's attention. In the present invention, a first object is to propose a film unit with a lens that solves this problem.

[0005] As described above, when it is desired to obtain a non-rectangular print of a different shape, it is technically possible to perform printing using a mask of a different shape. Impossible. In view of such a problem, it is a second object of the present invention to propose a lens-equipped film unit capable of exposing an odd-shaped screen during photographing.

[0006]

The first object of the present invention is attained by a lens-equipped film unit in which a rotating body which rotates with the rotation of a wind-up knob for winding a film is provided upright at a position exposed from the unit body. .

The second problem is solved by one of the following constitutions.

[0008] A film unit with a lens in which a photographing frame for forming a photographing screen on a film is formed in a non-rectangular shape.

A film unit with a lens in which a picture frame having an opening formed in a non-rectangular shape can be inserted into and removed from a picture frame for forming a picture screen on a film.

A non-rectangular visible light transmitting portion for transmitting visible light is provided substantially in the center of a photographing frame for forming a photographing screen on a film, and a filter member for transmitting only specific visible light around the non-rectangular visible light transmitting portion. Film unit with a lens.

[0011]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[First Embodiment] An embodiment of a film unit with a lens which solves the first problem will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a film unit with a lens as viewed from the front, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a film unit with a lens as viewed from the back.

First, a description will be given of the main parts appearing in the appearance. In FIG. 1, a photographic lens L is arranged at the center of the front of the film unit with a lens, and an objective window Fo of a finder, a strobe light emitting section 1, and a strobe switch operating member 2 are arranged at the top of the front. On the upper surface, a release button 3, an indexer window 4, and a neon tube window 5 are arranged.

In FIG. 2, a winding knob 6 and a finder eyepiece window Fe are arranged on the back of the film unit with a lens.

Here, a rotating body 7 in the form of an animal, a doll, a vehicle or the like that attracts the attention of a small child is prepared as an accessory, and a leg 7a of the rotating body 7 is provided in an exterior member. 8, when engaged with the hoisting knob 6. When the photographer winds up the film, the windup knob 6 is rotated, and with the rotation of the windup knob 6, the rotating body 7 also rotates in the direction of the arrow. Therefore,
When taking a picture of a small child, firstly, after raising the winding knob 6 to attract the child's attention by the rotating body 7 that rotates, the release button 3 may be pressed to take a picture.

Since the stop position of the rotator 7 is not constant, it is desirable that the rotator 7 has a drawing of an animal or the like printed on both sides of a thin plate. Further, the one formed three-dimensionally by resin molding may be used. Further, since different children have different interests, it is preferable to prepare and sell various rotating bodies.

Further, in the present embodiment, the rotating body is erected above the film unit with a lens and rotated. However, depending on the structure of the film unit with a lens, the rotator may be erected forward or sideward. Good.

Further, it is desirable that the rotating body can be removed when it is unnecessary. However, even if the rotating body is attached to the hoisting knob from the beginning, it is within the scope of the present invention.

[Second Embodiment] An embodiment of a film unit with a lens which solves the second problem will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view in which a rear cover and the like are removed from the film unit with a lens, and the description will be made from this figure.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a unit body, and a front cover 12
Is installed. 13 is a rear cover. The cartridge C containing the unexposed film F is loaded into the cartridge chamber 11a of the unit main body 11, and the film F
Is wound into a roll film chamber 11b.

In the manufacturing process, the unexposed film F is shipped around the spool 14 as much as possible. Then, the user rotates the winding knob 15 every time the image is taken, and winds the exposed film F into the cartridge C.

At the time of photographing, a subject image is exposed on an unexposed film F by a photographing lens (not shown). In the film unit with the present lens, a photographing frame 11c that defines a range to be exposed on the film F. Are formed in a non-rectangular shape different from the conventional rectangular shape. In this drawing, since the film is formed in a heart shape, the photographed film is developed and printed to obtain a photograph as shown in FIG.

Of course, the shape of the image frame 11c is not limited to a heart shape, but may be any shape.

Further, a normal rectangular image frame may be provided as the image frame, and an image frame having an opening formed in a non-rectangular shape may be inserted into and removed from the image frame. This embodiment is shown in FIG.

In FIG. 5A, reference numeral 21 denotes a first frame, 2
Reference numeral 2 denotes a second image frame, and the first image frame 21 and the second image frame 22 form a heart-shaped photographing image frame 23. One end of the first image frame 21 is integrally connected to the first gear 24, and one end of the second image frame 22 is integrally connected to the second gear 25. Reference numeral 26 denotes a driving gear, and the first gear 24 and the driving gear 2
6 meshes with each other, and the second gear 25 is connected to a drive gear 26 via an intermediate gear 27.

The heart-shaped photographing frame 2 constructed as described above
3, the first frame 21 and the second frame 2
2 is retracted to switch to a normal rectangular image frame (not shown), an external operation member (not shown) is rotated to be connected to the operation member and implanted in a part of the drive gear 26. The provided connecting rod 28 is rotated counterclockwise.
As a result, the driving gear 26 rotates counterclockwise, the first gear 24 rotates clockwise, so that the first image frame 21 also rotates clockwise, and the second gear 25 rotates through the intermediate gear 27. As a result, the second image frame 22 also rotates counterclockwise. Therefore, the first image frame 21 and the second image frame 22 are retracted and can be switched to a normal rectangular image frame (not shown). This state is shown in FIG.

With this configuration, it is possible to switch between a normal rectangular image frame and a non-rectangular image frame as needed.

FIG. 6 shows another configuration. FIG. 6 shows FIG.
Is similar to that of the above, and the same members are denoted by the same reference numerals,
Description is omitted. This drawing is different from FIG. 3 in that the photographing image frame 31c of the unit main body 31 is a normal rectangular image frame.
The point is that a filter member 32 having another image frame is detachably mounted on the image frame 31c.

The filter member 32 has a non-rectangular heart-shaped visible light transmitting portion 32a substantially at the center, and its peripheral portion 32b is configured to transmit only specific visible light. The visible light transmitting portion 32a may be an opening formed in a through hole as shown in the figure, or may be a transparent portion.

With such a configuration, the subject image appears in a heart shape as shown in FIG. 4, but the periphery thereof becomes red or orange to give a unique feeling. Further, it is possible to produce both a lens-fitted film unit having a normal rectangular shooting picture frame and a lens-fitted film unit having a non-rectangular shooting picture frame without largely changing the unit body.

[0031]

According to the film unit with the lens according to the first and second aspects of the present invention, when the film is wound by the winding knob at the time of photographing, the rotating body in the shape of an animal or the like is rotated. You can be attracted and shoot your child from the front.

According to the film unit with the lens according to the third aspect, since the photographing image frame is formed in a shape different from the conventional rectangle, a print different from the conventional one can be obtained regardless of the development and print processing. You can enjoy it.

According to the film unit with the lens according to the fourth aspect, the photographing frame can be appropriately switched to a shape different from the conventional rectangle, so that a print different from the conventional one can be made regardless of the development and print processing. You can enjoy getting it.

According to the film unit with a lens according to the fifth, sixth, and seventh aspects, it is possible to produce a conventional film unit with a lens having a rectangular frame and a film unit with a lens having a non-rectangular frame. In a film unit with a lens having a non-rectangular image frame, a print different from the conventional one can be obtained and enjoyed irrespective of development and print processing. In addition, the periphery of the image frame becomes a unique color, giving a slightly different print.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a film unit with a lens as viewed from the front.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the lens-fitted film unit as viewed from the rear.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a film unit with a lens with a rear cover removed.

FIG. 4 is a diagram of a print formed in a non-rectangular shape.

FIG. 5 is an embodiment in which a non-rectangular image frame can be inserted and removed.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a film unit with a lens with a rear cover removed.

[Explanation of symbols]

 6 Winding knob 7 Rotating body 11, 31 Unit body 11c, 23, 31c Photographing frame 21 First frame 22 Second frame 32 Filter member 32a Visible light transmitting portion 32b Peripheral portion

────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued on the front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁶ Identification code FI G03B 17/28 G03B 17/28 C G03C 3/02 G03C 3/02 (72) Inventor Koujiro Yoshida 1 Sakuracho, Hino City, Tokyo Konica Co., Ltd. In-house (72) Inventor Kozue Yogada 1 Sakura-cho, Hino-shi, Tokyo Konica Co., Ltd. In-house (72) Inventor Yuichi Toyoizumi 1-26-2 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Konica Corporation Inventor Hiromi Nakanishi Konica Corporation, 1 Sakuracho, Hino City, Tokyo

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A film unit with a lens, wherein a rotating body which rotates in accordance with rotation of a winding knob for winding up a film is provided upright at a position exposed from the unit main body. 2. The unit according to claim 1, wherein an opening is provided in an upper surface of the unit body, and the end of the rotating body is inserted into the opening, whereby the rotating body is engaged with the hoisting knob. 2. The film unit with a lens according to 1. 3. A film unit with a lens, wherein a photographic image frame for forming a photographic screen on a film is formed in a non-rectangular shape. 4. A film unit with a lens, characterized in that an image frame having an opening formed in a non-rectangular shape can be freely inserted into and removed from a shooting image frame that forms a shooting screen on a film. 5. A non-rectangular visible light transmitting portion for transmitting visible light is provided substantially in the center of a photographing frame for forming a photographing screen on a film, and only a specific visible light is transmitted around the non-rectangular visible light transmitting portion. A film unit with a lens, comprising a filter member. 6. The film unit with a lens according to claim 5, wherein the visible light transmitting portion is an opening formed in a non-rectangular shape. 7. The film unit with a lens according to claim 5, wherein the visible light transmitting portion is a transparent portion formed in a non-rectangular shape.