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Nikon D3200 User Manual

Nikon D3200
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Nikon D3200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel24.2 MP
Camera typeSLR Camera Body
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor formatDX
Image stabilizerNo
Total megapixels24.7 MP
Image sensor size- \
Image formats supportedJPG, RAW
Maximum image resolution6016 x 4000 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)23.2 x 15.4 mm
Still image resolution(s)4512 x 3000 3008 x 2000
Optical zoom- x
Mounting typeBayonet
Focal length range- mm
Lens mount interfaceNikon F
Minimum aperture number-
FocusTTL
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Auto Focus (AF) lockYes
Auto Focus (AF) points11
Auto focusing (AF) modesContinuous Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) points selectionManual
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity100, 6400, 12800
Light exposure modesAperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)12800
ISO sensitivity (min)100
Light exposure correction± 5EV (1/3EV step)
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Fastest camera shutter speed1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed30 s
Flash modesRed-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed0.005 s
Flash exposure correction-3EV - +1EV (1/3 EV step)
Power source typeBattery
Eye relief18 mm
Scene modesChildren, Close-up (macro), Night portrait, Portrait, Sports, Landscape (scenery)
Image editingResizing, Rotating, Trimming
Photo effectsNeutral, Vivid
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual, Shade, Sunny
Camera playbackHighlights, Movie, Single image, Slide show, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay2, 5, 10, 20 s
Camera file systemDCF 2.0, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3
Diopter adjustment (D-D)-1.7 - 0.5
Video resolutions640 x 424, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate60 fps
Video formats supportedH.264, MOV, MPEG4
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Resolution at capture speed640x424@25fps, 640x424@30fps, 1280x720@50fps, 1280x720@60fps, 1920x1080@24fps, 1920x1080@25fps, 1920x1080@30fps
Audio systemstereo
Audio formats supportedLPCM
Internal memory- MB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
Display diagonal3 \
Display resolution (numeric)921000 pixels
Magnification0.78 x
Viewfinder typeOptical
USB version2.0
Product colorBlack
Battery typeEN-EL14
Battery life (CIPA standard)540 shots
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Cables includedAV, USB
Bundled softwareNikonView NX
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth96 mm
Width125 mm
Height76.5 mm
Weight455 g

Summary

Product Documentation

For Your Safety

Crucial safety instructions before first use of the camera to prevent damage or injury.

Getting to Know the Camera

The Camera Body

Details the various external parts and controls of the camera.

First Steps

Charge the Battery

Provides a step-by-step guide for charging the camera's rechargeable battery.

Insert the Battery

Attach a Lens

Insert a Memory Card

Format the Memory Card

Focus

Focus Mode

Describes available autofocus modes: AF-S, AF-F, and MF.

Manual Focus

Image Quality and Size

Image Quality

Choosing file format and compression ratio for image quality.

Image Size

Using the Built-in Flash

Flash Mode

ISO Sensitivity

P, S, A, and M Modes

Shutter Speed and Aperture

How shutter speed and aperture control exposure in P, S, A, and M modes.

Mode P (Programmed Auto)

Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto)

Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)

Mode M (Manual)

Exposure

Metering

Describes Matrix, Center-weighted, and Spot metering methods.

Autoexposure Lock

Exposure Compensation

Flash Compensation

White Balance

Live View

Focusing in Live View

Using Autofocus in Live View

Recording and Viewing Movies

Recording Movies

Steps for recording movies in live view mode.

Movie Settings

Playback and Deletion

The Mode Dial

Charge the Battery

ISO Sensitivity Settings

Auto ISO Sensitivity control

How the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity based on lighting.

Technical Notes

Compatible Lenses

Lists features available with compatible lenses in viewfinder photography.

Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)

Caring for the Camera

Cleaning

How to clean the camera body, lens, and monitor.

Manual Cleaning (Low-Pass Filter)

Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions

Caring for the Camera

Precautions for handling the camera to prevent damage or malfunction.

Caring for the Battery

Troubleshooting

Shooting (All Modes)

Problems and solutions related to shooting operations.

Shooting (P, S, A, M)

Error Messages

Specifications

Battery Life

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