Abstract: A film take-up reel having a longitudinal slot through the surface of said reel and a rotatable tightening shaft cooperating with said slot to secure the film to the reel. The tightening shaft has an effective diameter substantially less than that of the take-up reel and is located adjacent the slot through the surface of the reel. The tightening shaft also defines a slot entirely therethrough and cooperates with the slot in the take-up reel to impart several convolutions in the film to secure the film to the reel.