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Nikon FE & FM focus screens
#1
Posted 29 September 2021 - 10:42 AM
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#2
Posted 29 September 2021 - 11:19 AM
The screens available for the FE -
Nikon FE/FM/FA Series - Focusing Screens
I would leave the FM screen in place. Get an FE or FM2 if you want a B or E screen. I used a screen for the FE2 on my FE years ago, it is brighter. I used the EV control to correct the exposure, which is read off the screen- I used -1/2ev.
#3
Posted 29 September 2021 - 11:44 AM
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#4
Posted 29 September 2021 - 01:38 PM
The FM comes with the K Screen as standard.
I like the E Screen better- have it in many cameras.
Post back with how you do with the K Screen in the FM.
#5
Posted 01 October 2021 - 02:05 PM
I think I like the E screen better also. I do like grid lines and the E screen seems to snap in and out of focus more dramatically. The K screen work fine though except the one I got needs cleaning as it has some smudges from old foam. I got the FM for $40 and it's in great condition and everything works. All that was wrong with it was the dirty screen and it needs new light seals. Since I got it cheap, I will probably send it in for a CLA.The FM comes with the K Screen as standard.
I like the E Screen better- have it in many cameras.
Post back with how you do with the K Screen in the FM.
Things I don't like about the FM...the shutter dial is a bit tight and requires 2 fingers to turn. I heard that same complaint often about the Pentax MX, but this FM is even stiffer than my MX. Another thing I don't like is having to shift my eye from left to right to see shutter speed and metering. I ok with the 3 red LEDs, though I think the Pentax MX green, orange, red array is nicer. Overall a very nice camera.
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#6
Posted 01 October 2021 - 02:33 PM
When you send it for a CLA- ask beforehand if they can swap the screen while it is open.
#7
Posted 01 October 2021 - 05:49 PM
Are the FM2 screens compatible? or does the tab have to be filed off? or can I get FM screens somewhere?When you send it for a CLA- ask beforehand if they can swap the screen while it is open.
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#8
Posted 02 October 2021 - 05:50 AM
I believe the tab would have to be filed off, but this is easy to do- the screen is plastic. The tool that comes with the screen is used to hold it, using a special tool that comes with the screen. The screen for the FM2 and FE2 are notched, just to indicate type. They will also work in the FE, just need to adjust exposure compensation.