Nikon FA Instruction Manual page 66

Focusing Screen Selection Guide
Type Name/style
Split-image rangefinder/
microprism system
Matte system
Horizontal and vertical
line etched system
Features
Suitable for general photography
Has microprism collar around the
central split-image rangefinder spot.
With PC-Nikkor or lensed haveing a
maximum aperature slower than
f/4.5, the split-image rangefinder or
microprism collar is dim. In this
case, focus on the surroundirg
matte area.
Works well for general photography.
close-up photography and duplica-
tion work. Especially useful for peo-
ple who prefer to focus on the
matte focusing spot at the center of
the screen, or when it is inconve-
nient to use the split-image
rangefinder for focusing, as is the
case with telephoto lenses.
Extremely useful in pictorial compo-
sition. Consists of Type B matte
field with etched horizontal and ver-
tical lines. Also useful with PC-
Nikkor lenses.
Caution: Type K2/B2/E2 focusing screens have a
notched tab. The Type K/B/E screens cannot be used in
the M.
67