The inventive image recording apparatus records unit images with different combinations of light beams among a plurality of light beams emissive from a recording head when preparing the respective ones of C, M, Y and K plates. The still image compressing unit compresses the still image data in real time. The FPHA adopts the two-way flash switch and inverter type flash memory Look-Up-Table. The preferential application is in the construction of viewfinders for videocameras and digital still cameras. The adjustment to the back support member can be performed by adjusting the shoulder straps.