Original 35mm Film Take Up Spool for Zeiss Contax Contarex Contaflex

Original Part

35mm 135 Film

Contax

Contarex

Contaflex

US Seller •We ship the same-day for orders placed before 2:00 PM Pacific, Monday–Friday (excluding holidays)

Original Zeiss take-up spool for select 35mm film cameras. This is the removable spool used for film loading in various Zeiss Ikon systems, and it is an important part that is often missing from vintage camera bodies. If your camera did not come with one, this is the piece needed to properly wind and take up 35mm 135 film.

Key Features

Original vintage take-up spool for 35mm 135 film cameras
Marked Contax and Made in Germany
Designed for removable-spool Zeiss camera systems
Used for proper loading and take-up of standard 35mm 135 film
OEM vintage part not a modern reproduction
Best for: Buyers restoring or completing a Zeiss camera that is missing its original take-up spool.
Not ideal for: Buyers who need a guaranteed fit for a camera model not listed in the compatibility notes below.

Condition

Testing: Function check only on Zeiss Ikon Contaflex Alpha, II
Original vintage spool with normal cosmetic wear from age and handling.
Marked Contax and Made in Germany.
No cracks or major damage noted from visual inspection.
Finish wear light marks or small signs of age may be present.
Not tested: Installed fitment in every compatible body loaded film advance under actual shooting conditions long-term use
Please review photos for the most accurate cosmetic condition.

Items Included

1 original Zeiss 35mm film take-up spool
Camera body film cartridge and accessories not listed are not included. See photos for details.

At-a-Glance Specs

Item Type	35mm film take-up spool
Format	35mm 135 film
Brand	Zeiss / Zeiss Ikon
Material	Vintage molded spool construction
Markings	Contax Made in Germany
Use	Film take-up spool for compatible removable-spool camera bodies
Compatible Systems	Select Zeiss Contax Contarex and Contaflex models
Film Type	35mm 135 cartridge film
Color	Black
Country of Manufacture	Germany
Reproduction	No original vintage part
Quantity	1 spool per purchase

Please compare with your original spool or camera before purchase if you are unsure of fit.

Compatibility Notes

Film: For standard 35mm 135 film cameras that use a removable take-up spool.
Compatible Models: Commonly associated with Zeiss Contax Contarex and many Contaflex camera bodies that use this spool style.
Fitment: Spool design can vary slightly by model generation, so please compare your original part or camera interior before purchase.
Function: This spool is used inside the camera to receive and wind exposed film during transport.
Original vs Reproduction: This is an original vintage spool, not a 3D printed replacement.
Check Your Setup: Please confirm your camera uses a removable 35mm take-up spool before ordering.

Shipping

We ship the same-day for orders placed before 2:00 PM Pacific, Monday–Friday (excluding holidays)
Ships well-padded with tracking; combined shipping available on multiple items.

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