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29. Accessories for Increasing the Versatility
AE-II Finder E
Attaching the AE-II Finder E converts the ETRS to automatic exposure operations of the
aperture-preferred type, with metering through the lens. The prism type finder shows an
eye-level laterally-correct up-right image which is easy to view and focus, while the shutter
speed setting is automatically controlled in stage-less steps through its full range, which
means that highly accurate exposures are always possible, on AUTO, by depressing the shut-
ter release button. Stroking the shutter release button halfway activated exposure measure-
ments, with an LED-illuminated display of the shutter speed setting shown continuously in
the finder field in easy-to-read digits for previewing the exposure, which can be adjusted or
used for taking the picture, by depressing the release button fully.
The finder provides dynamic action capability, by coupling a prism type finder (ideal for fol-
lowing fast-breaking actions) with an automatic exposure control system, which makes pos-
sible accurate exposures under all types of conditions. The finder can also be switched to
manual exposure control, coupled to the metering system, or to be used as a simple prism
finder, without metering. Exposure measuring range is EV4 to EV17 (ASA/ISO 100) and
exposure compensations are possible from 1/2x to 2x, in 1/3rd EV steps.
Film Back Interchangeability (con’t)
One of the greatest attractions of the ETRS is complete film back interchangeability, which
makes it possible to detach or attach the film back at any time, in daylight and/or in mid-
roll, and use different film types interchangeability.
Thus, an extra film back or two will let a single ETRS do the work of several, for example:
1. Take color and black-and-white shots of the same subject.
2. Reload without losing a shot, even when shooting fast action, by using preloaded
film backs.
3. Use different film speeds in the same session, by changing film backs.
4. Use a single ETRS in common, but with personal film backs, in the studio or at
home.
5. Use of 35mm films broadens the choice of film widely. In addition to the standard
35mm format, a new panoramic 24 x 54mm wide format is also available.
6. Use Polaroid ® pack film back E for instant pictures for previewing lighting and/or
exposures.
