Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/02/15

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Subject: Re: Takeup Spool
From: Bill Welch <Bill.Welch@Pressroom.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 17:48:10 -0800

Marc James Small wrote:
> 
> There is only one version of the 14260 rapid-load kit.  It is okay, but I
> took mine out of my M3, back when I still had mine.  I preferred KNOWING the
> film was in the camera securely, something I could never determine with
> either the rapid-load kit or with my M4.  My M6 seems to function a lot
> better in this regard.
> 

I agree with this. I've got a rapid-load in one M2 and the old style in 
a couple other bodies. While you have to remove the spool on the original 
version, it is much, much more secure and confidence-inspiring. The rapid 
load does not work as well as the M6 spool.

Bill Welch