[Leica] Hewes: the Leica of reels

[Mike Johnston <michaeljohnston@ameritech.net>]

>>>A recomendation to make loading your reels easier is to break down
and
purchase 'Hewes' brand reels- sold also under the brand name 'King
Concept'
B&H carrys them under this name I believe. They are heavy duty, never
bend,
even if dropped, and have two little pegs that 'grab' the sprocket holes
of
the film. Loading them is easier than falling down. But they cost
something
like $20 each. As in Leica stuff- you get what you pay for.<<<

I second this enthusiastically. I have had my six Hewes UK reels since
the early 80s and have been very happy with them. They really do make
developing film easier.

- --Mike