I have a pentax Spotmatic (IB). I don't know the first absolute thing about film or even where to start. I've shot digital most of my entire photography learning curve and I know enough to perhaps call myself an adv. amateur in digital photography. I've recently unearthed this thing and it comes with it's original (and very high quality condition this camera is in too, from what I can see there's not a scratch on it) kit lens (the 55mm 1.4 zakumar i think). I think there might still be film in it, so I have a few ultimate newbie questions.
Just to note I HAVE searched google a bit on it but I want to know the following if anyone has exp with this particular camera just so I don't @#$% it up..
1) How do I remove the film?
2) What do I do to store the film? Can I store it in anything?
3) From what I read on google and various websites it uses a mercury something or another battery. Can I still use this battery (if not what else can I use)?
4) This should probably be first but can I still use this camera? Is it a good learning camera for doing film? Is it a pro or entry level camera? Basically I'd like to know more background on it.
5) Anyone got favorite websites for learning more about film?
I just realized this might be in the wrong forum. That said it would explain why searching through this forum I realized there wasnt bugger all to do with film. Oh dear. Now I just remembered pentax makes DSLRs too. Doh.