DEBRIE - Service Manuals
2 manuals available for download
DEBRIE is a legendary French cinema equipment manufacturer renowned for precision-engineered film cameras that have defined professional cinematography for decades. Our collection of technical documentation includes detailed service manuals, repair guides, and workshop materials essential for maintaining and troubleshooting these iconic instruments. Whether you need a comprehensive owner's manual, maintenance procedures, or a parts list for restoration work, our PDF downloads provide the professional-grade technical information required by technicians, archivists, and cinema professionals worldwide.
DEBRIE - camera debrie interview
This comprehensive service manual covers the Debrie Interview cinematographic camera, a precision apparatus engineered for amateurs, reporters, explorers, and field professionals who need reliable portable film equipment. Based on the renowned professional Parvo camera design, it provides detailed workshop guidance for understanding and operating this equipment. The manual thoroughly explains the mechanical construction of the type "a" housing, including opening mechanisms, side door system, eyepiece with clear viewfinder, and all apparatus controls. Detailed coverage includes the Optis 50mm lens with F:3.5 aperture, sunshade protection system, and interchangeable objective range from 28 to 210mm. The adjustable shutter system receives particular attention, explaining how to shoot at instantaneous speeds of 1/50th, 1/100th, and 1/200th of a second. The shutter and film channel mechanism is covered in detail, including film drive through sprockets and the pressure roller system that ensures consistent film transport. Step-by-step loading procedures for 120-meter film magazines are provided, along with footage counter operation. Focusing methods are explained for both graduated distance focusing and direct focus on film. Dedicated sections cover reporter variants—types c, d, e, and f—which feature professional mounting and electrical drive control options. Maintenance recommendations help keep the camera in working condition. Technical black-and-white illustrations and numbered diagrams throughout provide visual reference for all procedures and components.
DEBRIE - camera parvo debrie
Complete technical documentation for the DEBRIE Parvo, a workhorse 35mm cinema camera trusted across professional film production. This 52-page workshop manual covers everything you need to keep the camera running smoothly on set — detailed operational procedures, routine maintenance schedules, mechanical adjustments, and performance specifications. The guide walks through setup, threading, viewfinder operation, shutter mechanics, and common troubleshooting for the field. Whether you're prepping equipment, diagnosing mechanical issues during a shoot, or performing regular servicing, you'll find the technical specifications and step-by-step maintenance protocols here. Designed for camera operators, projectionists, and cinema technicians who need to understand how the Parvo works and how to care for it.