Film reels get lost, developing reels for unusual formats are no longer available to buy, and Jobo tanks need replacement parts that have not been produced for 20 years. Here you’ll find everything that moves film in the darkroom and in the camera, reproduced in Germany.
Film Reels (Take-up Spools)
The camera’s take-up reel is the part most often missing when buying used. No reel, no film. Our reproductions fit exactly and advance film reliably.
Leica Barnack: Quick Load vs. Standard
The standard reel works, but loading it is more fiddly. The Quick Load version (like the Leica SPOOM / 14021) has a slotted core that accepts the film leader without trimming. If you regularly shoot with a Barnack, you save yourself 30 seconds of frustration per roll.
Quickload Film Reel for Leica I, II & III (Barnack)
Quick Load Film Reel (like SPOOM) for Leica M1, M2, M3 & MP
Replacement Film Reel for Leica CL
Take-up Reel for Contax II, III, Kiev 4 & Smena 8M
Film Reel (Green) for Exakta Exa I, II & 500
Film Reel for Exakta Varex VX 1000, VX 500, IIa & IIb
Film Reel (Take-up Spool) for Zorki 3 & 4
Developing Reels & Sheet Film Holders
Most darkroom reels only cover 35mm and 120. For unusual formats such as 8x11, 110, 127, or sheet film, there is practically nothing left on the market. We filled the gap, compatible with Paterson System 4 and Jobo 1500/2500.
Paterson or Jobo?
Our reels for small formats (8x11, 110, 127) are available as a duo version: one model fits Paterson cores, the other fits Jobo cores. The sheet film reels (4x5, 3x4, 9x12) are designed for the Paterson Super System 4 tank. The core tube adapter makes both compatible.
110 / 16mm Developing Reel for Paterson, Jobo & AP Tanks
Developing Reel (127 Format) for Jobo & Paterson Tanks
8x11 (9.2mm) Developing Reel for Minox B, C, LX & EC
70mm / 65mm Developing Reel for Hasselblad A70, Mamiya RB67
4x5" Developing Reel MK2 for Intrepid / Graflex / Linhof
9x12 Sheet Film Developing Reel for Paterson System 4
3x4-inch Sheet Film Developing Reel for Paterson System 4
Sheet Film Holder (6x9cm & 6.5x9cm) for Paterson Super System 4
Developing Tank Accessories
Jobo and Paterson have dominated darkroom processing for decades. Replacement parts are becoming scarce. Axle tubes, knobs, and spindles—the parts that give out first with intensive use.
Is your format missing?
We also manufacture reels and holders for formats that are not listed here. Write to us with your camera model and dimensions. We will check feasibility.
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