MAURICE GILLON - Service Manuals

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MAURICE GILLON - CAMERA MAURICE – GILLON 1922 Notice FR

Original 1922 technical manual for the Maurice-Gillon motion picture camera, manufactured by Société Cinéma-Tirage L. Maurice in Gennevilliers. This comprehensive workshop manual documents the characteristics and operation of this professional cinematography apparatus from the early twentieth century. The manual begins with detailed coverage of the optical system, describing the three interchangeable Tessar objectives (75mm, 50mm, and 35mm focal lengths) mounted on a sliding mechanism, along with their mounting systems. An extensive section addresses the automatic focus mechanisms controlled by the shutter, providing step-by-step procedures for scene transitions, fade effects, and spool blocking operations. The guide covers focusing devices, image counters, and interchangeable film masks designed to accommodate various frame compositions. Technical construction details of the film magazine boxes and film loading procedures are thoroughly explained, with precise specifications for all mechanical assemblies. Illustrated with detailed technical drawings and numbered diagrams throughout, this service manual serves as an essential reference for understanding the engineering and practical operation of cinema cameras from the 1920s era.

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