Is the focussing screen on an FG interchangable with an FE ?

Hi Folks,

I am new to the list as I have just inherited a very nice Nikon FE.
However the focussing screen is very dull and it is just the plain
matte screen. I plan to give the camera to my son and would prefer the
split image screen.

I have access to an old FG and was wondering if they were compatible.

"gherkin" wrote in message
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Hi Folks,

I am new to the list as I have just inherited a very nice Nikon FE.
However the focussing screen is very dull and it is just the plain
matte screen. I plan to give the camera to my son and would prefer the
split image screen.

I have access to an old FG and was wondering if they were compatible.

I thought that the screen on these cameras was not removable.
Jim

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Hi Folks,

I am new to the list as I have just inherited a very nice Nikon FE.
However the focussing screen is very dull and it is just the plain
matte screen. I plan to give the camera to my son and would prefer the
split image screen.

The screens in the FE get yellow and dull over time but you can find
others maybe to your liking and they are easy to change so It might be
worth keeping. I had one with split image that was bright enough for work
in low light. The only thing I would worry about on the FE is the
shutter. They have to be cannibalized if it dies on you and they are
getting to that age.


I have access to an old FG and was wondering if they were compatible.

Not sure what you mean by compatible. They will take the same lenses.

On 22 Dec 2005 08:22:24 -0800, "gherkin"
wrote:

I am new to the list as I have just inherited a very nice Nikon FE.
However the focussing screen is very dull and it is just the plain
matte screen. I plan to give the camera to my son and would prefer the
split image screen.

I have access to an old FG and was wondering if they were compatible.

No, they're not. FG screens are fixed and not interchangeable, nor
compatible with any other Nikon viewfinder. You can still find K-type
screens for the FM/FE/FA series. Go to Adorama (adorama.com) and
search for "nikon k screen fe".

Unfortunately, the Beattie screens are running about $100.

There's a used K2 screen available, as well. Mind you, any
non-original "K" series screens will require some exposure
compensation, as Nikons meter in the viewfinder after light has passed
through the focusing screen. A brighter screen of the K2, K3, or
Beattie type will result in underexposed images in an original FE. If
what you have is an FE2, however, no compensation is required with the
K2/3 screens - only with the Beattie BrightScreens.

You may also wish to look on eBay.

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"gherkin" wrote in message
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Hi Folks,

I am new to the list as I have just inherited a very nice Nikon FE.
However the focussing screen is very dull and it is just the plain
matte screen. I plan to give the camera to my son and would prefer the
split image screen.

I have access to an old FG and was wondering if they were compatible.

I thought that the screen on these cameras was not removable.
Jim



The FG is not but the FE is. In fact they often slip down and jam the
mirror.