Contax III film spool

[kenmedk]

Hi, guys I got a Contax III but it did not come with the film spool.
I found a Kiev spool but it does not work.
Any ideas where I can get a film spool for a Contax or any suggestions?

Thanks...

kenneth

 

[ZorkiKat]

My Contax IIa, II, and Kiev did not have original spools. So I had to make some for them.

DIY SPOOLS

 

[kenmedk]

Wow, thanks.
You recommand Kodak but can I use Fuji? That is only spool I have now.
Thank you again...

Kenneth

 

[Sonnar Brian]

I use a Kiev spool in my Contax II.

Wonder what is up with that?

 

[ZorkiKat]

Wow, thanks.
You recommand Kodak but can I use Fuji? That is only spool I have now.
Thank you again...

Kenneth

Fuji spools can be easier to work with. The illustrations in that HOW TO page actually use a Fuji spool. The cut with solid Kodak spools was diagonal, close to the flange of the tip with the protruding end.

But with a Fuji spool, you only start cutting from the cut out central part of the spool and continue until you reach the flange. The cut goes through the spool, and makes the film insertion easier.