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Method of and apparatus for producing a photograph of a mobile subject

US4498744A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 26, 1982
Grant dateFeb 12, 1985
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 26, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B15/00
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

There is disclosed a method of producing a photograph of a mobile subject such as a vehicle, in which method a camera is mounted for linear translational movement along a support in a direction parallel with the path of movement of the subject. A motion transmitting operative connection is established between the subject and the camera such that for a linear translational displacement of the subject in said direction there will be a corresponding linear translational displacement of the camera in said direction along said support. The motion transmitting connection may comprise a mechanical connection e.g. via Bowden cable, or an electrical or electronic servo arrangement. To produce a photograph, the subject is displaced linearly in said one direction while making a photographic exposure in the camera, so that the period of the exposure lies within the period of corresponding movement of the camera along said support.

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