Zorki 4 take up spool

[barnacle bill]

I have just aquired a Zorki 4 that came without the detachable take up spool. I have a Fed 5c which I do not plan to use and wonder if it is possible to remove the fixed spool from that and install it on the Z4 - either that or a cheap source of Z4 spools.

 

[vladhed]

you can just use the plastic spool from an empty film canister - you'll have to notch the short end of the shaft with a utility knife so that it will engage the gear poking down from the top of the compartment.

Search around with google - I remember seeing a picture on some web page.

 

[barnacle bill]

Thank you, I will try it.

 

[brians]

I don't think that works for the Zorkis. That worked for the Kievs though. For a take up spool, you might have to buy one or make one yourself. The Z4's takeup is hollow on the end that fits into the camera's take up spool holder.

 

[jon_flanders]

The Zorki take up reel falls out on my 4. So i wrapped the take up reel shaft with a small amount of electrical tape, just enough to provide friction, enough friction to keep the reel from coming loose.

 

[Tarzak]

The Zorki take up reel falls out on my 4. So i wrapped the take up reel shaft with a small amount of electrical tape, just enough to provide friction, enough friction to keep the reel from coming loose.

A very good idea, and cheap too.

For the less faint hearted:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10716