Take up spool for IIIf

[padraigm]

Hi Guys,

I purchased a IIIf recently and found after arrival it did not have a take up spool. I purchased one on ebay that was supposed to fit the Russian made Zorki and Leica. It does not. I need pliers to get it back out and also I can't close the bottm plate. Soo where can I be sure i am getting one thats fits? I understand they are not so easy to come by so any help would be great.

Thanks

[colyn]

http://www.dagcamera.com/

His email link can be found at the above link

[padraigm]

Thanks, I looked on the site but I did not see one, but I emailed anyway.

[padraigm]

Well I have tried most people and running out of options. Looks like I will just have to wait until one pops up on ebay.

[kully]

Try CRR luton, they make them from scratch and the very fine product too. Google 'CRR Luton' best to ring rather than email (GMT).

[John Lawrence]

If you have trouble getting one in the states from DAG or Golden Touch (Sherry Krauter), you can always buy one new old stock from here:

http://www.foto-hobby.de/fhr-e/leica-sm-used-items/leica-sm-accessories/leica-spool-for-sm-cameras.htm

Malcolm Taylor in the UK (google him and Leica for contact details) also usually has them in stock.

[xayraa33]

you can use a Canon pop up spindle spool as well.

[ray*j*gun]

Have you tried "Heavystar" on ebay, he carries all sorts of Leica parts etc.

Ray

[padraigm]

Hey all, Thanks so much for all the great leads. It seems I have found one with heavystar. Expensive for such a small part but what you gonna do.

[tedwin]

This guy:

peterloy@peterloy.com

I just bought a spool for my M3 from him. Very cheap. Well packaged, promptly couriered. When I first opened the box I thought it was new, took a close look to see any wear.

I would say worth e-mailing.

Ted.

[Nikon Bob]

There are some here also http://www.vintagevisuals.com/leica.htm .

Bob

[VictorM.]

The Canon item fits perfectly and the pop-up end makes removal easier: item #330293251478.

[colyn]

The Canon item fits perfectly and the pop-up end makes removal easier: item #330293251478.

I have the Canon pop-up spool in my IIIf and love it..

[Ken Ford]

I have a spare...