Mark, I also struggle at times with the Graflex rollfilm backs. The best way to get the new roll of film in its spot is to depress the spring-loaded holder *all the way down* and angle-in your new roll of film. I would recommend downloading the instructions for the holder -- they helped me: http://members.lycos.co.uk/jolommencam/roll/ R.J. --- 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