juierie

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 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

<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>