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- Page 1 AE Prism Finder FE401 Prism Finder FP401 English Instructions...
- Page 2 Special Feature of the Prism Finder FE401 The AE (automatic exposure) Prism Finder FE401 has built-in precision electronics that enable: Three automatic exposure modes: Spot, Average and Auto-Shift. In Auto-Shift mode, the finder’s meter will automatically change from Spot to Average, or vice versa, depending on the subject.
- Page 3 Push the finder’s Lock Release Button (3) while pushing down on the button the other side of the finder. Lift the finder up and off of the camera body. Using the AE Prism Finder FE401 AE Photography To enable AE (Automatic Exposure) Mode, set ‘A’ on the camera’s Shutter Speed Dial opposite the index mark on the on the center of the dial, Fig.
- Page 4 Before metering, make sure that the lens’ A-M Selector is set to its ‘A’ position. If the A-M Selector is set to ‘M’, correct metering cannot be obtained. Make sure the camera’s Exposure Coupling Pin properly engages the lens’ Aperture Ring Coupler, Fig. Setting the Exposure Mode ...
- Page 5 To install a corrective lens, place the top of the lens into the top of the eyecup frame and snap it into place. To remove a corrective lens, pull the lens out at the bottom, Fig. 8. Using the AE Finder FE401 with Leaf-Shutter Lenses When using the Focal-plane Mode (F), follow the same procedures as with non leaf-shutter lenses.
- Page 6 Extraneous light entering the eyepiece can affect exposures, so be sure to keep your eye close to the eyecup when you are photographing with the FE401. If you are using the Self Timer, or the camera in remote mode, close the Eyepiece Closure Lever (1) to prevent light from entering the eyepiece.
- Page 7 When the area measured in Spot Mode is ¾ to 1 ½ stops darker than that measured by Average Mode, the FE401 will automatically select an intermediate exposure value. In this situation, both the ‘AV’ and ‘SP’ LEDs will illuminate in the viewfinder.