Which take up spool do I need for Leica IIIf?

trythis · Sep 13, 2014

A family member dropped off a couple Leica's but the IIIf is missing the take up spool. I am confused about what I need as ebay listings are all over the place with compatibility.
I don't care who makes it, A russian copy is fine as I will only rarely use the camera. I wear glasses and can't see through the miniature finder hole.

What cameras use the same style? Anyone have an extra one I can buy?

frank · Sep 13, 2014

The Canon RF take up spool has a cool spring loaded pop up feature, and fits Leica screw mount bodies.

Fotoguy20d · Sep 13, 2014

The one from a Zorki I should work.

Xmas · Sep 13, 2014

Any good Leica dealer or repair person may have one to sell. My local one had one in an original box.

CRR of Luton were making them a few years ago

http://www.angelfire.com/biz/Leica/spool.html

While a Canon bottom loader spool may fit getting one is probably more difficult than a Leica one.

Donno about a Zorki I one fitting the Zorki I ones I have don't work wonderfully in Zorki I.

trythis · Sep 13, 2014

they have them for $55 + shipping. Not bad for what goes into them but I can't get $50 worth of photos with that camera. If it was my only camera, or I really liked using it, I'd be excited.

Fotoguy20d · Sep 13, 2014

There's a seller in the Ukraine who seems to have a few that might be right (probably from old FSU cameras). They're cheap at least if you want to try one. KEH has one for around $62.

I've worn glasses for longer than I've been using a IIIc (and I've had that camera for 30+ years). Give it a try. Theyre a joy to use.

frank · Sep 13, 2014

An external finder, even for the normal 50mm lens, makes composing a breeze.

snapguy · Sep 13, 2014

Frank...ly

I guess Frank's brain works faster than mine does (whut a surprise at my age) but a finder would do wonders for your squint problem and the 3f, although also hard to load, is -- well, a Leica.

frank · Sep 13, 2014

Here's mine.

trythis · Sep 13, 2014

I can't imagine those come cheap.

Family member also dropped off an M3 with a 35mm and 90mm but no 50. I think I am better iff with a screw mount adapter and the collapsible from the 3f.

I just thought I should use it once a year...hopefully a cheap zorki spool will work

frank · Sep 13, 2014

Generous family member!

trythis · Sep 13, 2014

frank said:
Generous family member!

Yeah, I feel kinda guilty but they are happy that someone they know knows what they are and will enjoy then. I guess they don't need the money. I won't sell them and won't feel nervous about using them like I would if I bought them... If that makes since..

Fotoguy20d · Sep 14, 2014

You'll really like the M3. Viewfinder/rangefinder is much brighter than the III. I use my M with an LTM Summitar and a $7 adapter from eBay.

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