NorpA
Established
Hello, I've just bought an old Iskra, it will need for sure some CLA (the seller advised me), but before put my hands on it, I want to test this camera with a first roll. Just a simple, and probably stupid, question: is the take-up spool included in this camera? I have to admit that I'm totally new on 6x6 and I didn't notice the lack of this part during the selling. Is it possible to create a working brand-new spool? Thanks in advance for your time.
Brian Legge
Veteran
With a 120 camera, a takeup spool is actually the spool from a previously used roll of film - it isn't something camera specific.
All you need is an emtpy 120 film spool. Do you have any camera stores around which still process 120 film? If so, they could probably give you one for free.
All you need is an emtpy 120 film spool. Do you have any camera stores around which still process 120 film? If so, they could probably give you one for free.
NorpA
Established
Many thanks indeed Brian! (You avoid me a poor figure with the seller!)