Exposure Compensation Adjustment Now that we have completed the right hand side controls, the left hand side of the top panel was occupy by a large dial. It is called the exposure compensation dial. It centers with the film rewind knob/crank in the middle. It is also a dual functions dial where you adjust the set the appropriate film speed that you are using.
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The exposure compensation can be used to provide an alternate means of biasing exposure other than the more effective and sometimes more precise memory lock. It allows the photographer to alter the exposure selected by the camera. It shares the same surface as the ASA/ISO scale. To engage this function, lift and turn the ring until the desired compensation value is set opposite the exposure compensation index mark. NOTE: "+/-" warning symbol appears in viewfinder as you are commonly seen in the FE2/FA/FE10 is NOT provided in the FE's viewfinder. Thus, make it a good practice before using FE, check and look over this setting before making any continual exposure. |
The ASA/ISO scale, on the other hand can work in combination with the exposure compensation to "extend" the compensation. Nikon finally realizes this fact and the latest F5 has custom setting to go beyond 4 stops compensation in 1/3 increments. If I can recall, the Olympus OM3 & 4 was the first to offer traditionally 2 stops compensation with a highlight/low light override button. Thus, the ASA/ISO scale performs two roles, since exposure compensation can be adjust via the film speed setting. Increase or decreases the film speed setting is equivalent to set minus or plus compensation. For seasoned photographers, this was the trick before auto camera was introduced. Other functions ? Yea. Some exposure correction may be necessary when certain types of films are used for copying or photomicrography applications; the amount of correction required, however, will depend on the type of film and the specific 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. The Nikon camera manual provides some guidelines for copying, which you can used as a reference.
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Original |
Repro-Copying & slide-copying |
Photomicrography |
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Type of film |
B&W or color photo |
Letters or figures on light background |
Letters or figures on dark background |
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Panchromatic film for general use |
No compensation necessary |
+1 1/2 stops |
-1 1/2 stop |
+1 stop |
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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. As the illustration, a mistake made - IF you have forgotten to readjust back to “0” index, all subsequent images taken will have a stop over exposure from the camera reading. |
Film-Plane Indicator Shit, I have almost miss out the film plane indicator (That tells the level of importance of these feature): What is this for ? Although with modern accessories, which provides so much convenience to handle close up photography, in the old days where you work with bellows or extension tubes for close-up or copy photography. You need to calculate precise distance from film plane to object distance.
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The Nikon FE series cameras and FM series, so does the Nikon FA are thus provided with a film plane indicator (ø); this is positioned exactly on the film plane, which is 46.5mm from the front surface of the lens mounting flange, which is a standard on most Nikons.Althought rarely used nowadays, but I have to check the F5 where it still carries this indicator, I am counting the days of which Nikon delete this from their feature lists in the coming AF camera models... |
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