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Hi Clay, I have an RO(reverse osmosis) filter installed in my kitchen. I drink that water. But I haven't actually done any research to verify if the process transforms the hard water into soft water. I've been using distilled water to mix the chemicals. I use normal tap water (hard water) for the washing process. For the final rinse, I use a wetting agent diluted in filtered water that comes from the RO.

Thanks guys for the detailed explanation. Now I feel well informed.

Thanks John

Thanks Stephen. I dont have a way to measure the ph level. My tap water is well over 7. I know thatit iant safe. So I take it that even though the distilled water I've bought isn't 100% pure. I can use it since its close to being pure. Did I get it right? Rohan

Hi all , I want to mix the chemicals for developing. I have read through many forums that say clean tap water or distilled water is good enough to make a stock solution. I live in a place where the tap water is hard and not good enough. So I don't want to take chances. I've bought a gallon of distilled water, but it says "iron free only", for usage in batteries. I was wondering if this is good enough for making a stock solution. Thanks in advance Rohan

Thanks Jeff. Will follow through the repair and let you know how it goes. Thanks for the help again

Hi Jeff, It's been a long haul. But I'm finally back home from the trip. Could you help me solve the issue with the help of your images? It would be much appreciated. Thanks, Rohan

Hi Jeff, the inner barrel within the lens tube does indeed rotate but ever so slightly, maybe a centimeter. I will be travelling on a shoot for the next one month. How about I msg you when I'm back so you can share the images and I'll go about fixing it. Thank you for all the help and your generosity with your time. I appreciate it.

Hi Jeff, I went through the camera to check again. I am able to press the shutter all the way through. Once I wind it, the shutter is ready to release again. But I don't see any movement in the blades. I released the shutter in bulb mode and I saw no opening. I don't know if the issue is with the shutter blades alone or aperture too. Thanks for the help. -Rohan

Thank you. Will give it a try

<p>Hi All,<br> This is my first time posting. I recently bought an <strong>Agfa Isola II</strong>. It looks new and in mint condition. However, The <strong>aperture blades</strong> doesn't seem to move. I guess the blades are<strong> jammed</strong>. I live in India. I have no way of getting the Isola repaired here. Has anyone had issues like these before? If yes, <strong>How can I fix it?</strong> I have never repaired any camera before. But I'm willing to try. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated.<br> Thank you all.</p>

<p>Hi All,<br> This is my first time posting. I recently bought an <strong>Agfa Isola II</strong>. It looks new and in mint condition. However, The <strong>aperture blades</strong> doesn't seem to move. I guess the blades are<strong> jammed</strong>. I live in India. I have no way of getting the Isola repaired here. Has anyone had issues like these before? If yes, <strong>How can I fix it?</strong> I have never repaired any camera before. But I'm willing to try. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated.<br> Thank you all.</p>