Response to loading 35mm stainless reels...what's the secret??

Those steel reels take practice. You should practice in the light with a roll of exposed film until you get the feel of the film going on the reel. I have found that clipping the corners of the end of the film before clipping it onto the reel makes it easier to start spooling. I try to clip the corners (clip only about an eighth of an inch at a 45 degree angle) before I roll the film all the way into the canister after removing the film from the camera. It's hard to cut the corners in the changing bag. Also, don't pinch the film too much when spooling. It should glide on. If you hear the film crimp when spooling, back up and start again. You can feel the spooled film with your finger to tell if it has gotten off track. Good luck.

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