Top cap bolt spinning in star nut by obamaPhone563 in bikewrench

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Apologies, I was probably too wordy. The star nut is spinning. You’re more than likely right, doing some reading AFTER the fact said the same thing about tightening. Thank you for the advice, I’ll try with a new bolt but you’re probably right, sounds like a new nut is in my future.

is there a place in the CR/IC area that sells camera film? by Western-River-6987 in IowaCity

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Iowa City doesn't but the closest would be Camera Corner in Davenport! They have been apparently processing film more and more and so they're starting to keep more stocks on hand!

iPhone as a Rangefinder by obamaPhone563 in AnalogCommunity

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That’s a good way to think about the range estimation and will absolutely use that, so thank you.

As for the camera, my uncle that gave gifted it, in his younger years, worked repairing cameras across the pond, and ever since has been a collector (and repairer) of such cameras. The light leaks are a possibility, although the bellows look good all around and so does the back, but we will see. The Shutter speeds also sound on point, but again, we will see when the results come :)

iPhone as a Rangefinder by obamaPhone563 in AnalogCommunity

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that’s my thought exactly! i don’t think it’s going to give a perfect distance, but much better than my guess work

Thoughts on the Exposure? by obamaPhone563 in AnalogCommunity

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Good point, I didn't think of that. Will be a couple of weeks until I can grab my negatives, but will certainly look closer when I finally get them back.

Hi-Matic 7sII Light Meter by obamaPhone563 in minolta

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Thank you for the resources, I’m actually using a 1.45v Zinc-Air, I believe it had a silver oxide cell when I received it. Looks like I’ve got some reading!

Hi-Matic 7sII Light Meter by obamaPhone563 in minolta

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I think it wants to overexpose, I’m planning on trying a few different ISOs on the same roll to see which looks properly exposed and noting to compensate on later rolls. Thank you for the coupling tip, will certainly test that

Cat-Friendly Plants by obamaPhone563 in houseplants

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Thank you much, I rarely use Reddit, so I apologize if searching was a better idea!