2010/8/2 Eric Goldstein <egoldste@xxxxxxxxx>: > Yes. This was the Canon Quick Load (QL) feature we mentioned earlier > in the thread discussing loading. It was found on several models > including some of their SLRs. Great feature... I had mentioned my Pentax P30t for the QL feature too. Contax II prewar film loading system is not so simple like for the newer Japanese cameras, but it's still pretty easy except for the fact today it's necessary to cut the film leader to insert it in the short taking spool slots, otherwise you remove the back and the film taking spool, you insert the film cartridge in the camera and insert the film leader in the spool out of the camera, you fit the spool in the camera again and advance the film until both film edges engage with the film advance gears, you put the back again and the film is loaded. At least Robert Capa had no problems with batteries at the middle of the battle or memory card errors using his Contax II.- Carlos --- Rollei List - Post to rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx - Subscribe at rollei_list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'subscribe' in the subject field OR by logging into www.freelists.org - Unsubscribe at rollei_list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the subject field OR by logging into www.freelists.org - Online, searchable archives are available at //www.freelists.org/archives/rollei_list