Nikon fe - Manual (Page 33)

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS
Some exposure correction may be necessary when cer­
tain types of films are used for copying or photomicro­
graphy applications; the amount of correction required,
however, will depend on the type of film and the spe­
cific application. The following table lists the exposure
corrections in f/stops required for various film/shooting
requirements. Compensation is possible by adjusting the
shutter speed or the aperture by the indicated^amount;
also, compensation is possible by adjusting the exposure
compensation ring provided for this purpose. To adjust
the ring, simply lift and turn it until the index mark is
aligned with the value corresponding to the amount of
compensation. In the example shown, the red dot on the
ring is set to the +1 position, as required when perform­
ing photomicrography using Panchromatic film. Ex­
posure compensation on the FE ranges in half stops
from EV +2 to EV —2. However, when the ASA film-
speed dial is set at ASA 3200 or 4000, the compensation
ranges down to EV —1; at ASA 12, up to EV +1.
Original
Repro-copying & slide-copying
Type
of film
B&W
or
color photo
Letters or figures
on
light background
Letters or figures
on
dark background
Photo­
micrography
Panchromatic
film
No
compensation + V /2 stops —V i stop +1 stop
for general use necessary
Caution: When performing general photography with the FE,
always make sure that the exposure compensation ring is set to
the “0” position; if not, incorrect exposure will occur.
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