Stop-down exposure mea<iuremenl, Stop-down exposure measurement – Nikon fe User Manual
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STOP-DOWN EXPOSURE MEA<iUREMENl
The vast selection of lenses available for use with your
Nikon FE includes some which are fitted neither with
an automatic diaphragm nor a meter coupling ridge,
both of which are essential to full-aperture exposure
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measurement. The FE works with these lenses, through
an alternative method called “stop-down” exposure
measurement. First, the meter coupling lever should be
raised and locked up out of the way manually by depress
ing the coupling lever release button; to avoid accidental
damage, make sure you do not use excessive force when
raising the lever.
After setting the lever, mount the lens or lens/accessory
combination on the camera, switch on the meter by
moving the film-advance lever to the stand-off position,
and then set the controls for correct exposure as follows:
For lenses or accessories having no automatic
diaphragm, nor meter coupling ridge (e.g., bel
lows units, extension rings, preset lenses)
AUTO: First, set the camera at “AUTO.” Focus on the
subject and stop down the lens manually until the
desired shutter speed is indicated in the viewfinder.
MANUAL: First, focus on the subject. Adjust either the
shutter-speed dial or the lens aperture ring until the
needles in the viewfinder overlap.
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