Nikon fe - Manual (Page 19)

FOCUSING
When the FE is used with a Nikkor lens fitted with an
automatic diaphragm, focusing is done at fulf aperture.
This makes for the brightest possible image on the
focusing screen, enabling easy focusing and composing.
Three types of focusing screens are available exclusively
for the Nikon FE. (For details about changing focusing
screens, see page 41.) The type K focusing screen comes
with the camera as standard equipment. It gives you a
choice of three focusing aids: a central split-image range­
finder spot, a microprism collar and a fine matte outer
field.
To focus, using the split-image rangefinder spot, turn the
focusing ring of the lens until the two halves of the range­
finder spot perfectly coincide, forming a single, crisp
image. To focus with the microprism collar, turn the
focusing ring until the image seen through the micro­
prism pattern appears sharp and crisp. With the matte
outer field, turn the ring until the image viewed in the
field appears sharp.
The split-image rangefinder spot is the most suitable for
precise, pinpoint focusing, while the microprism collar is
perfect for rapid focusing in sports or action-type pho­
tography. The fine matte outer field, on the other hand,
is ideal for use with telephoto lenses or in closeup and
macrophotography.
You can also prefocus the lens by using the distance
scale engraved in both meters and feet on the lens
barrel. Simply turn the focusing ring until the measured
or estimated camera-to-subject distance is lined up with
the distance scale index on the lens barrel. This tech­
nique is useful for picture-taking situations where either
the subject is elusive or time does not permit through-
the-lens focusing.
Note: When using lenses with maximum apertures of f/3.5 or
smaller, one-half of the split-image rangefinder may black out.
In this case, use the matte outer field instead.
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