Absolute Beginner - Minolta XG-2

[Marquischacha]

Hello all.

I just bought a used Minolta XG-2 that I'm anxious to start using... however, I have no idea where to start. I'm probably going to make all noobs look like Mensa members with this post but hey ho...

Does anyone have information on the batteries needed, and where to get them from? Do I even need a battery to start using it? What kind of film would be best to use for a total beginner (I am clueless on things like ISOs, numbers etc... I'm looking here at the moment) Best place to have them developed?

I have a multitude of questions but those are the most important, I think. Apologies for the total ineptitude of my photography skills and general cluelessness. I hope someone can help out a beginner so I can start taking (hopefully) decent shots.

Thank you all in advance
Rob

 

[subscuck]

I'm probably going to make all noobs look like Mensa members with this post but hey ho...

LOL. You'd have to try mighty hard to pull that off.

I would suggest you repost this in the film section, tho. Good luck, and have fun.

 

[ngaerlan]

Rob I am not familiar with film photogrpaghy, as far as ISO is concerned I can probably help you with that. The higher the ISO the more sensitive it is to light so it would perform better in dark places, I don't know how it would be quality wise, but in DSLRs the higher the ISO the more noise the picture will have. Hope this part of your journey helps.


www.eternal8photography.com

 

[Marquischacha]

Thank you both for the quick replies! I'll repost this in the film section as suggested. Thanks for the info RE: ISO, ngaerlan - slowly learning bit by bit!