Nikon f2 - Manual (Page 62)

CHANGING THE FOCUSING
Focusing Screen Selector Guide
Type A. L
Type A: Matte Fresnel field with 3mm^circular
split-image rangefinder spot and 12mm0circle. Rap­
id and accurate focusing. Excellent for general
photography.
Type L: Same as Type A screen but with split-image
rangefinder line at a 45*^ angle. Best for subjects
with horizontal lines.
Type B; Matte Fresnel field with 12mm^ fine-
ground matte focusing spot in the center. Good for
general photography, especially with long lenses.
Type C: Fine-ground matte field with 4mm0 clear
spot and cross hair. For photomicrography, astro-
photography and other high-magnification applica­
tions, and for parallax focusing on aerial images.
Type D: Overall fine-ground matte field. For spe­
cialized close-up photography and for use with long
lenses.
Type E: Matte Fresnel field with 12mm0 fine-
ground matte spot and etched horizontal and verti­
cal lines. Ideal for architectural photography.
¡ Type G: Clear Fresnel field with extra-bright 12-
mm0 microprism focusing spot for viewing and
focusing in poor light. Four models (G1-G4) are
available corresponding to specific focal length
lenses. Depth of field cannot be observed.
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