FOCA - Service Manuals
5 manuals available for download
FOCA PF2B User Manual
Comprehensive user manual for the FOCA ★★ camera, produced by Optique et Précision de Levallois S.A. (France). This detailed guide covers all operational aspects of this high-precision photographic instrument, designed for professional and discerning amateur photographers. The manual provides an exhaustive description of the camera, with numbered identification of all external and internal components. It includes detailed instructions on film loading and unloading, objective lens focusing procedures, and diaphragm adjustment techniques. Special emphasis is placed on proper camera handling in both horizontal and vertical positions to ensure optimal stability and image quality. The guide features a comprehensive focusing table and depth-of-field chart covering various diaphragm apertures, along with precise focusing tables for use with additional and diopter lenses. Essential maintenance recommendations and handling practices are included, covering the use of recording and receiving cartridges, lens adjustment, and best practices for photography under diverse conditions. Photographic examples demonstrate the camera's capabilities, accompanied by practical advice for achieving superior results in various shooting scenarios.
FOCA PF3 User Manual
Complete user manual for FOCA PF2B and PF3 precision cameras. This comprehensive guide provides all the necessary information to master these photographic instruments. The documentation features a detailed description of both exterior and interior components, with numbered references enabling easy identification of each part. Major sections cover film loading and unloading procedures, including back plate removal and the proper use of FOCA magazine loaders. A dedicated chapter addresses electronic flash synchronization, encompassing both magnesium and electronic flash contacts, along with FOCAFLASH operation. The manual thoroughly explains viewfinding operations, including distance measurement using the telemetric rangefinder and proper focusing techniques. Instructions on aperture diaphragm adjustment and the use of red figures for automatic exposure control are clearly presented. Detailed sections on film unloading procedures address different cartridge types and usage scenarios. A comprehensive depth of field table for OPLAREX 1 and OPLAR 1 lenses is included. Throughout the manual, step-by-step instructions are supported by numerous illustrations and technical diagrams for practical reference.
FOCA Universel E1 User Manual
Complete operating manual for the FOCA Universel camera, manufactured by Optique et Précision de Levallois S.A. (France). This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of using this high-precision compact camera, starting with a thorough description of the camera's exterior and interior components. The manual details essential operations including film loading and unloading, shutter cocking, shutter speed adjustment, focusing, and rangefinder operation. A dedicated section provides important usage recommendations and proper handling instructions for this precision instrument. The document covers film cartridge options available for the camera, including standard 36-exposure cartridges and 12-exposure Karat-type cartridges. A complete depth-of-field table is included for accurate focusing with the standard 50 mm OPLAR lens used with supplementary lenses. The guide presents the full range of interchangeable lenses available for the FOCA Universel system, with detailed optical specifications for each lens option. All focusing distances are calculated from the objective lens collar and presented in an easy-to-reference tabular format. Originally printed in France, this manual serves as an essential resource for FOCA Universel camera owners and users seeking comprehensive operational guidance.
Foca Universel R / RC / URC Repair Manual
Comprehensive technical manual dedicated to the repair and maintenance of FOCA Universel R, RC, and URC cameras. This authoritative reference document features detailed assembly diagrams and precision exploded views that enable precise identification of every component within these renowned medium-format cameras. The initial plate presents exhaustive mechanical documentation of the camera's internal structure, covering shutter mechanisms, viewfinding systems, optical assemblies, and transmission elements. Each part is systematically numbered and cross-referenced to streamline disassembly, inspection, and reassembly procedures. Serving camera technicians, vintage camera restorers, and dedicated collectors, this manual represents an essential resource for comprehending the intricate mechanical architecture of these precision instruments and executing maintenance or repair operations with confidence and accuracy. The technical illustrations provide rapid component identification and convenient access to the camera's critical areas.
Focaflex Service & Repair Manual
This comprehensive technical manual provides detailed maintenance and repair procedures for FOCAFLEX SLR cameras, a series of 24x36 reflex cameras featuring central shutters. The guide presents systematic disassembly instructions for accessing internal components, including removal of the top cover, protective cover, front plate, reflex block, and shutter assembly. Special emphasis is placed on shutter cleaning, identified as the primary failure cause in these cameras. Pollution-clogged shutter blades frequently jam the device in either open or closed positions. The manual presents an efficient cleaning method that minimizes disassembly requirements. Model-specific instructions address collector lens cleaning with variations for FOCAFLEX I first model with OPLAR lens, FOCAFLEX II, FOCAFLEX I second model with OPLEX lens, and FOCAFLEX AUTO. The publication is enriched with detailed photographs documenting disassembly sequences and internal mechanisms, supplemented by exploded technical diagrams. This work serves as an essential resource for technicians and restorers specializing in the repair of these sophisticated instruments. Comprehensive parts identification, assembly sequences, and mechanical operation explanations enable precise interventions on these complex mechanisms.