Nikon D3200 Camera Manual
Nikon D3200 Camera Manual
Nikon D3200 Camera Manual
24.2
Effective megapixels
High resolution with 24.2 effective megapixels, and a high-quality lens to match
Lens: AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G Exposure: [A] mode, 1/200 second, f/5.6 White balance: Auto Sensitivity: ISO 200 Picture Control: Portrait
24.2
Effective megapixels
Experience the incredibly high image quality that youve been dreaming of. Combining 24.2 effective megapixel denition with
Nikons all-new DX-format imaging sensor and the superior optical performance of NIKKOR lenses, the new Nikon D3200 brings you exceptional pictures with smooth color gradation and Full HD movies. Easy to hold and simple to use, this exciting, perfectly balanced combination of lens and camera is designed specically to make the joy of high-quality D-SLR photography available to all.
Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Exposure: [A] mode, 1/250 second, f/8 White balance: Cloudy Sensitivity: ISO 400 Picture Control: Landscape
you can see why the Nikon D3200 is an excellent choice for experiencing D-SLR photography.
At the heart of the D3200 is a newly developed Nikon DX-format CMOS image
CMOS sensor
has a wide light sensitivity range, going as high as ISO 6400* and permitting the capture of excellent images even when the light is low. The driving force behind these advancements is the high-speed, high-performance EXPEED 3 image - processing engine the same as that used by the
EXPEED 3
* ISO range can be raised as high as Hi 1 (ISO 12800 equivalent), giving you more options in extremely low-light conditions.
effective megapixels for pictures with incredible detail, as well as the freedom to enlarge your images or crop them to your preference. The cameras image sensor
1 Select an operation
6 Choose from: Use the viewnder, Use live view or Shoot movies
Easy Operation
Advanced Operation
Close-ups
Select this mode and the camera automatically optimizes your settings appropriately for shooting close-ups of owers and other small objects.
Sleeping faces
This setting allows you to take pictures of small children discreetly by reducing shutter noise and turning off the ash.
Auto No flash Distant subjects Close-ups Sleeping faces Moving subjects Landscapes Portraits Night portrait
Soften backgrounds Bring more into focus Freeze motion (people) Freeze motion (vehicles) Show water flowing Capture reds in sunsets Take bright photos Take dark (low key) photos Reduce blur
Soften backgrounds
Lens: AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR Exposure: [A] mode, 1/250 second, f/3.5 White balance: Auto Sensitivity: ISO 100 Picture Control: Standard
Scene Modes and other creative options: get the best results for each scene
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Live view shooting convenience: Scene Auto Selector instantly selects settings to match a scene
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Auto* Portrait Landscape
In addition to Guide Mode assistance, the D3200 offers familiar Scene Modes. Simply select one of the six icons on the mode dial: Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up or Night portrait. Instantly, the camera is now set to automatically deliver optimal results for your shooting situation. Further creative D -SLR options put aperture and shutter speed under your control, either combined P (programmed auto), individually S (shutter-priority auto) and A (aperture-priority auto), or independently M (manual).
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Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Scene Mode: Child, 1/160 second, f/5 White balance: Auto Sensitivity: Auto (ISO 200) Picture Control: Standard
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Auto (ash off)* Close up Night portrait
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If you are taking still pictures using D3200s live view monitor and are using the Auto or Auto (flash off) functions, the Scene Auto Selector** can automatically select the most appropriate set-up from a choice of options: Portrait, Landscape, Close up and Night portrait. The D3200 self-configures to ensure optimum results, leaving you more time to concentrate on composition.
* Selected when the camera identifies situations not covered by Portrait, Landscape, Close up or Night portrait mode, or for scenes suited to Auto or Auto (ash off). ** When using autofocus (AF).
Face-priority AF
Wide-area AF
Be confident of capturing the moment: continuous shooting at approx. 4 frames per second
The movement, position and expression of your subject can be unpredictable, and you may never know exactly when a definitive moment might happen. For times like these, the D3200 offers a frame rate of approx. 4 frames per second, allowing a burst of images to capture a decisive moment during sporting events and when taking pictures of elusive pets or children at play with full autofocus performance.
subject sharp automatically. Choose dynamic-area AF* or 3D-tracking (11 p o i n t s )* t o c a p t u r e f a s t moving subjects or to change your composition freely while keeping the subject in sharp focus. If you want a specic area of your subject to stay sharp, choose single-point AF.
*When focus mode is continuous-servo AF (AF-C) or auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A).
appear closer to how your eyes see them. Leave Active D-Lighting on for hands-free operation.
Comfortable camera grip ts naturally in your hands Superb quality NIKKOR lens with built-in VR (Vibration Reduction)
Nikon Integrated Dust Reduction System for consistently clean and clear pictures
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Monochrome
Vivid
create a masterpiece
Optical viewnder for faster shooting response Easy shooting for self-portraits and close-up shots infrared receivers for remote control located in both front and rear of the camera Live view activation at the touch of a button
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Image overlay
Low energy consumption enables battery life for approx. 540 shots per charge* Bright and accurate 3-in. (7.5-cm) LCD monitor with approx. 921k-dot resolution
*Based on CIPA Standards.
Tell stories easily See the Full HD movie difference for yourself
1,920 x 1,080/30p
Full HD
than ever before. The features of live view autofocus like full-time-servo AF (AF-F) and subject-tracking AF are completely compatible when recording D-Movies, so your subject will stay in sharp focus, even when in motion. Face-priority AF is also available during D-Movie, which means you can stop worrying about focusing on faces and enjoy movie recording. The D320 0 also records sound and comes equipped with in-camera editing functions, giving you movie production potential.
AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Compact prime lenses like this one deliver beautiful background blur in portraits, as well as sharp handheld pictures even in low light.
AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR This powerful super-telephoto zoom with Vibration Reduction (VRII) lets you get close to distant subjects while shooting handheld. The strong compression effect makes for dynamic images. Great for sports and wildlife.
AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G A compact micro lens designed to capture small subjects at close distances, featuring a large maximum aperture of f/2.8. This is ideal for lifesize (1x) close-ups and is also suitable for portraits and landscapes as a standard lens.
Known for its reliability, clarity and devotion to the needs of passionate photographers, Nikons exclusive lens brand NIKKOR has come to represent the nest optics in the world. Join the community and share a love of great photography with photographers across the globe.
NIKKOR lenses incorporate the VR function within the lens rather than within the camera body. This ensures that blur caused by camera shake is corrected in the optical path before it reaches the sensor, leading to clearer images and faster response. Furthermore, the image in the viewnder is stabilized, allowing easier and more accurate composition.
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1 Mode dial 2 Movie-record button 3 Information button 4 Exposure compensation button/Adjusting aperture button/Flash compensation button 5 Shutter-release button 6 Power switch 7 Infrared receiver (front) 8 AF-assist illuminator/ Self-timer lamp/Red-eye reduction lamp
; Diopter adjustment control & Connector cover (Connector < AE-L/AF-L button/Protect for external microphone, button USB and A/V connector, = Command dial HDMI mini-pin connector, Accessory terminal) > Live view button ( Lens release button ? Multi selector ) Infrared receiver (rear) ~ Playback button + Menu button @ Memory card slot cover [ OK button \ Release mode button/ Self-timer button/Remote control button ] Memory card access lamp ^ Delete button
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1 All figures are approximate. Results will vary with card type, camera settings, and scene recorded.
System chart
VIEWFINDER ACCESSORIES
DK-20C Eyepiece Correction Lenses (-5 to +3 m-1) DG-2 Eyepiece Magnifier DK-22 Eyepiece Adapter DK-5 Eyepiece Cap* DR-6 Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DK-20 Rubber Eyecup*
2 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO 100. Drops when noise reduction or auto distortion control is on.
SPEEDLIGHTS
SB-910 Speedlight SB-700 Speedlight SB-400 Speedlight R1C1 Close-up Speedlight Commander Kit
Studio Speedlights**
SB-910/700/400 Speedlights
NIKKOR LENSES
The D3200 is exclusively designed for use with AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR lenses that are equipped with an autofocus motor
3 Image size applies to JPEG images only. Size of NEF (RAW) images can not be changed. File size is the total for NEF (RAW) and JPEG images.
TV ACCESSORIES
DIGISCOPING ACCESSORIES
FSA-L1 Fieldscope Digital SLR Camera Attachment
SDHC memory cards2 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB, 32 GB 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB
SanDisk Toshiba
HDMI cable** GP-1 GPS Unit MC-DC2 Remote Cord ME-1 Stereo Microphone ML-L3 Remote Control
TV monitor**
CASE
SD memory card**
1 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used support 2 GB cards. CF-DC1 Semi-Soft Case 2 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDHC-compliant. The camera supports UHS-I. 3 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the car d will be used are SDXC-compliant. The camera supports UHS-I. Note: Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the above cards, please contact the manufacturer.
When a movie with sound recorded in stereo using an optional ME-1 Stereo Microphone is viewed on a television connected to the camera via an audio video cable, the audio output is monaural. HDMI connections support stereo output. Can be downloaded from the Google Play Store (free).
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6,016 4,000 (L), 4,512 3,000 (M), 3,008 2,000 (S) NEF (RAW): 12 bit, compressed JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8) or basic (approx. 1:16) compression NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats Picture Control System Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified Media SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards File system DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) 2.3, PictBridge Viewfinder Viewfinder Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder Frame coverage Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical Magnification Approx. 0.8 (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1) Eyepoint 18 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens) Diopter adjustment -1.7 to +0.5 m-1 Focusing screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen Reflex mirror Quick return Lens aperture Instant return, electronically controlled Lens Compatible lenses Autofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses; Autofocus is not available with other type G and D lenses, AF lenses (IX-NIKKOR and lenses for the F3AF are not supported) and AI-P lenses; Non-CPU lenses can be used in mode M but the camera exposure meter will not function The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster Shutter Type Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter Speed 1/4,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 EV; Bulb; Time (requires optional ML-L3 Remote Control) Flash sync speed X=1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower Release Release mode 8 (single frame), s (continuous), E (self-timer), " (delayed remote), # (quick-response remote), J (quiet shutter release) Frame advance rate Up to 4 fps (manual focus, mode M or S, shutter speed 1/250 s or faster, and other settings at default values) Self-timer 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures Exposure Metering TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor Metering method Matrix metering: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses) Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame Spot metering: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. April 2012
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WARNING
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Printed in Japan Code No. 6CE12055 (1204/A)K DSLR-D3200-03-04/12