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BASIC
OPERATION-continued
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FOCUSING
1.
Split-image
rangefinder
2_
Microprism coliar
3_ Matte
field
®!
The FA
comes
equipped
with Type K2 focusing
screen suitable
for
all-purpose
photography.
While looking through the view-
finder,
compose your
photo
and
turn the
focusing
ring
@
of the
lens until the
subject
looks
clear.
For precise pinpoint focusing
on
subjects with
distinct
contours,
use
the central split-image
rangefinder
;
turn the focusing ring until the
split-image
becomes
whole
(A).
For rapid
focusing and
for
subjects
with indistinct
outlines,
use the microprism collar
;
turn the focusing ring until
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3
the
shimmering image
becomes sharp
(B).
In close-up or micro-
photography,
or when using telephoto lenses with maximum
apertures of
approx.
f/4.5 or
smaller,
the
split-image
spot
and
mi9roprism collar are likely to darken.
Therefore,
use the matte
portion of the
screen
;
turn the focusing ring until the
image
looks
sharp
(C).
• Finder
coverage of the
FA
is approx.
93
%
;
therefore the actual image
size will be slightly larger
than
the image seen in the
viewfinder.
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