Repair take-up spool for Leicaflex SL, SL2, 2-pack
Repair take-up spool for Leicaflex SL, SL2, 2-pack
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- Replacement for the crumbling film-retaining sleeve: The attachment fits over the metal core of the permanently installed take-up spool, and the clamping slots hold the film leader just like the original.
- Tool-free installation in about one minute: Open the back, press the attachment onto the core by hand until it is securely seated—no glue and no workshop appointment needed.
- Working film transport: The film leader is held firmly again, and the film winds neatly onto the spool when you advance it.
Compatibility
- Leicaflex SL
- Leicaflex SL2
Not suitable for the first Leicaflex (“Standard”), Leica R3 and later R models, or Leica CL and the M series. These cameras have a different transport mechanism or removable spools.
Package contents
2x repair spool
Technical details
- Material: engineering plastic
- Color: black
- Installation: tool-free, clips onto the metal core of the take-up spool
Description
The permanently installed take-up spool of the Leicaflex is its well-known weak point: Over the years, the original spool sleeve becomes brittle and crumbles until the film leader can no longer grip and the camera can no longer advance the film. Unlike the Leica M or CL, the spool cannot be removed, and Leica has not supplied an original replacement part for decades.
This repair spool is deliberately not a complete replacement spool, but an attachment for your existing spool: It restores the clamping function without removing the spool or requiring a workshop repair. It comes in a 2-pack—one spool for installation and one as a spare or for a second camera. Made in Germany in Würzburg; each part is checked for a proper fit before shipping.
Installation instructions
The video shows the installation step by step: Watch the installation video on YouTube (approx. 1 minute).
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