Topological panorama camera

摘要

A camera (10) comprises a track (14) and a camera unit (12) which is operable to move along the track (14). The camera unit (12) comprises a slit aperture camera for producing a panoramic image. A motor (28) on the camera unit (12) provides power to wheels (20) which are matingly engaged with the upper and lower rails (16, 18) of the track (14). The upper and lower rails (16, 18) are operable to supply electricity to the motor (28). The speed of the camera unit (12) along the track (14) and the speed of the film within the camera unit (12) may be selected by the user.