Nikon FM2 Instruction Manual - Page 37

Focusing Screen Selector Qulde Type I I Name/style Features Split-image rangefinder/microprism system Suitable lor general photography. Has microprism collar around the central split-image rangefinder spot. With PC-Nikkor or lenses having a maximum aperature slower than f/4 .5, the split-image range finder or microprism collar is dim. In this case, focus on the surrounding matte area. Matte system Works well for general photography, close-up photography and duplication work. Especially useful for people who prefer to focus on the matte locusing spot at the center of the screen, or when it is inconvenient to use the split-image rangefinder for focusing , as is the case with telephoto lenses. Horizontal and vertical line etched system Extremely useful in pictorial composition. Consists of Type B2 matte field with etched horizontal and vertical lines. Also useful with PC-Nikkor lenses. Type K2 clear-matte screen Type K screen Caution: Type K2IB2IE2 focusing screens have a notched tab. If you use the Type KlBlEscreen, you must make exposure compensation. 37