Focusing screen for Nikon FE

Hi @all!
I'd like to change the standard (type K) focusing screen of my Nikon FE.
I have sometimes difficulties to focus when I make astro-photos.
I prefer to buy the best focusing screen for astro-photography ( bright,
with no grigs, no split image, ...)
What do You think about Beattie Intenscreen focusing screens?
I hope a Nikon type B focusing screen could be good enough.
But I'm not able to find it.
Could I mount a B2 focusing screen?
And what about a B3 one?
Is B3 better than B2?
I can ignore the exposure compensation problem, since I use exposure
times of 10-20 minutes according to seeing on 400 ISO films...
And for daylight photos I could always set the appropriate exposure
compensation...
Thank You and Best Regards
Armando

Armando

Re: Focusing screen for Nikon FE

Hello Armando,
Sounds like you have the best combination. Indeed, an FE is a very
compelling camera to use. Even Antonin Kratochvil (somewhat famous
photojournalist) still has one and uses it occaissionally. I don't have
any 3 series screens, only original or 2 series, though on the grid E2 I
use +1/2 compensation. Seems to be the situation that the very simple
meter mechanism in the FE either works or doesn't, and I have yet to
read anything about any adjustments that can be made to them.
Ciao!
Gordon Moat
A G Studio
<http://www.allgstudio.com>


Gordon Moat

Re: Focusing screen for Nikon FE

Hi Gordon,
I just received my E3 focusing screen: it's brighter.
I preferred the E3 because of the grid.
I made two tests:
1. on the same Nikon FE with two different screens (K, the old one, and
E3) to have the same exposure time
2. on two different cameras (a Nikon FM3A with its K3 screen and a Nikon
FE with the upgraded E3 focusing screen) to have the same exposure times.
I can confirm +1/2 EV is required to use E3 (and I think all new
focusing screens) on a Nikon FE.
I'm happy because the screen is good as expected, it's brighter and my
old Nikon FE exposure measurements are good since the exposure
compensation is exactly as expected!
I'll never change my Nikon FE! It's simply perfect! :-)
Ciao!
Armando


Armando

Re: Focusing screen for Nikon FE

Hi Gordon,
I just bought a Nikon E3 focusing screen.
I'll let You know the differences in exposure times ASAP.
Ciao!
Armando


Armando

Re: Focusing screen for Nikon FE

Supposedly the newer screens are brighter, which in theory would make
allow more light to fall upon the metering cells. However, in practice
they are not much different. If you want to increase exposure slightly
using the exposure compensation dial on the FE, that is one thing to try
out. Definitely test this trying out similar shots; the actual in
practice difference might be so little that you find using no exposure
compensation works fine.
Ciao!
Gordon Moat
A G Studio
<http://www.allgstudio.com>


Gordon Moat

Re: Focusing screen for Nikon FE

The B2 and B3 screens fit later cameras. Exactly what is the difference
amoung them is unclear to me. In any case, I would not expect much
difference when they are used in an FE.
Jim


Jim

Re: Focusing screen for Nikon FE

Nicholas O. Lindan ha scritto:
Even if I'm sure it's possible to use a B3 screen on a Nikon FE (in
place of a B screen), the site that You indicated (and that I already
knew) doesn't exclude the impossibility to use a B3 screen in place of a
B one.
Armando


Armando

Re: Focusing screen for Nikon FE

The FE accepts screens for the FM2, FE2 and FM3:
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonfeseries/fefmshared/html/screens.htm
seems to explain all.
--
Nicholas O. Lindan, Cleveland, Ohio
Darkroom Automation: F-Stop Timers, Enlarging Meters
http://www.nolindan.com/da/index.htm
n o lindan at ix dot netcom dot com


Nicholas O. Lindan

Re: Focusing screen for Nikon FE

...
Moose Peterson's book lists the B, the K, and the E as the screens that
Nikon released for the FE. Any such screens which fit the FE are long gone.
The B2 and B3 screens were released for much later cameras. I don't know if
either can be mounted in an FE, but it does seem a bit unlikely.
Your best bet for finding any screen for the FE is ebay.
Jim


Jim

Re: Focusing screen for Nikon FE

Ok, I think I'll buy a new Nikon B3 focus screen.
Thank You All and Best Regards from Italy!
Armando


Armando

Re: Focusing screen for Nikon FE

It could be argued that one of those is better than the Nikon screens.
However, I am fairly happy using Nikon screens, and they are easy to
find used at very low prices. Buying a new third party screen is an
option, though at much greater expense. I was unimpressed by the one
Beattie I tried out, and have not tried the other two.
Ciao!
Gordon Moat
A G Studio
<http://www.allgstudio.com>


Gordon Moat

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