PETRI - Service Manuals
4 manuals available for download
Discover comprehensive technical documentation for PETRI cameras, a respected name in precision photography equipment. Our catalog features detailed service manuals, repair guides, and parts lists available as instant PDF downloads, enabling technicians and enthusiasts to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and restoration work with confidence. Whether you need a workshop manual for routine maintenance or a complete owner's manual for operational guidance, our collection of authentic PETRI documentation provides the professional-grade information required for reliable camera service and upkeep.
PETRI - Petri 7S Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for the PETRI 7S rangefinder camera, published by PETRI Camera Company, Inc. This manufacturer-authorized technical repair guide delivers detailed procedures for maintenance, troubleshooting, and restoration of this classic camera. The manual is organized into three primary sections covering the full scope of service operations. The opening section addresses common mechanical issues and fundamental repairs, including the film advance and rewind mechanisms, shutter assembly, aperture control, self-timer, flash synchronization, exposure and countdown counters, and rangefinder operation. The second section presents precise adjustment procedures essential for returning the camera to factory specifications: wind gear pawl calibration, film transport distance modification, escapement fine-tuning for slow speeds, self-timer gear adjustment, shutter speed calibration, MX delay action gear and flywheel settings, flash sync contact alignment, exposure counter indexing, and rangefinder accuracy verification. The third section outlines a systematic final inspection protocol to verify all functions operate correctly. An appendix furnishes a complete table of specialized service tools required for disassembly and adjustment work. This workshop manual serves as an essential reference for camera repair technicians and restoration specialists working with vintage rangefinder equipment, offering authoritative guidance for returning these instruments to proper working condition. Table of Contents: - Section i : trouble and repair - Winding - Rewinding - Shutter - Diaphragm - Selftimer - Synchronization - Mater - Counter - Range-finder - Section ii : adjustment - 1. Adjustment of Amount of Winding and Wind gear pawl (70) - 1-1. Adjustment of Wind gear pawl - 1-2. Adjustment of Amount of Winding - 1-3. Checking of Stopper Position - 1-4. Adjustment of Surplus amount of Winding of Cooking lever (226) - 1-5. Adjustment of Shutter set bar (78) - 2. Adjustment of Slow speed escapement (207) - 3. Adjustment of Selftimer gear (180) - 4. Adjustment of Shutter speed - 5. Adjustment of MX delay action gear (185) and MX fly wheel (184) - 6. Adjustment of Synchronization contact - 6-1. Adjustment of X contact - 6-2. Adjustment of M contact - 7. Adjustment of Counter - 8. Adjustment of Range-finder - Section iii : final inspection - Attachment : table of particular tools
PETRI - Petri Color35 Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual and parts catalog for the PETRI Color 35 rangefinder camera. This workshop reference covers repair procedures and detailed component identification for professional technicians and camera repair specialists. The manual includes a complete parts list with original part numbers, full component descriptions, and unit quantities for every assembly. Exploded-view diagrams with precise numbered callouts show the exact location and relationship of each internal component, from the top cover and film-rewind mechanism to the focusing ring, shutter assembly, wrist strap attachment, eyepiece mask, and all internal accessories. Whether you're servicing, restoring, or replacing parts on this classic compact rangefinder, the detailed diagrams and assembly breakdowns provide everything needed to execute repairs confidently with genuine or equivalent components. Table of Contents: - Top cover assembly - Screw - 81 - Screw - 81 - Accessory shoe - Accessory shoe base - Screw - 91 - Focusing wheel screw - Focusing wheel - Film-rewind crank assembly - Film-rewind crank screw receiver - Film-rewind crank screw - Film-rewind shaft - Film-rewind base retainer - 2.0 φ E-Ring - Wrist strap eyelet - Eyepiece mask - Film counter window - Finder mask - Shutter assembly - Battery tester button - Back cover assembly - Lock lever screw - Lock lever - Lock lever spring - Lock lever assembly - Tripod hole fastener - Tripod hole - Leatherette - Back cover - Leatherette - Front "A" - Leatherette - Front "B" - Shutter ring
PETRI - Petri Racer Service Manual
Complete service manual for the PETRI RACER camera, published by PETRI Camera Company, Inc. This workshop reference is designed for camera service technicians and repair professionals who need to service, maintain, and troubleshoot the RACER. It provides a comprehensive parts list with reference numbers and detailed technical illustrations for precise component identification across all RACER model variants shown on the cover. The manual supplies full part descriptions, required quantities, and corresponding figure references for straightforward cross-referencing during repair work. An important note clarifies that individual components of certain assemblies are not available separately unless explicitly shown within the manual, and production variations may exist between earlier and later models as PETRI continuously refined its products. This essential troubleshooting and repair resource enables service professionals to quickly locate required replacement parts and execute repairs efficiently. For information regarding parts availability or components not listed in this manual, contact PETRI Camera Company's customer service department in Adachi-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Table of Contents: - Top cover - Bottom cover assembly - Needle window - Needle window plate - Rewind knob assembly - Friction spring screw - Friction spring - Friction spring spacer - Rewind shaft spacer - Rewind shaft - Neck strap holder - Neck strap holder screw - Accessory shoe screw - Accessory shoe - Light baffle paper - Top cover screw - Bottom cover screw - Latch guide plate - Latch guide plate screw - Latch spring - Back cover latch - Latch cover - Latch cover screw - Pressure plate assembly - Back cover assembly - Hinge screw - Side light baffle - Front leatherette 'A' - Front leatherette 'B' - Back leatherette - Latch cover leatherette
Petri Racer Parts List
Complete parts list and exploded diagrams for the Petri Racer camera, covering all 121 mechanical and optical components. This repair manual includes numbered figures and part numbers essential for accurate disassembly, inspection, and reassembly. Detailed breakdowns address the shutter mechanism, film advance system, lens assembly, and external fittings, with Japanese and English part descriptions to guide technicians through camera servicing and component replacement.