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Where to Find It Find what you’re looking for from: i The Table of Contents ............ 0 iv i Error Messages........................ 0 193 i The Q&A Index........................ 0 ii i Troubleshooting ..................... 0 189 i The Index ................................
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Retouching Photographs How do I create retouched copies of photos? How do I remove “red-eye”? How do I make JPEG copies of RAW (NEF) photos? Can I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos to make a single image? Can I create a copy of a photo that looks like a painting? Can I trim movie footage on the camera or save movie stills? Menus and Settings How do I adjust settings in the information display? How do I use the menus? How do I display menus in another language? How do I keep the displays from turning off? How do
Table of Contents Q&A Index .................................................................................................................................... ii For Your Safety .......................................................................................................................... ix Notices.......................................................................................................................................... xi Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera.............
More on Photography (All Modes) 31 Release Mode ............................................................................................................................31 Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes ...........................................................................33 Focus ............................................................................................................................................35 Focus Mode..............................................................
Recording and Viewing Movies 88 Recording Movies....................................................................................................................88 Movie Settings......................................................................................................................... 90 Viewing Movies ........................................................................................................................92 Editing Movies ..................................................
C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options ............................................................................ 127 Reset Shooting Menu .................................................................................................... 128 ISO Sensitivity Settings.................................................................................................. 129 Auto Distortion Control ................................................................................................ 130 Color Space.....
Quick Retouch...................................................................................................................159 Straighten ...........................................................................................................................159 Distortion Control............................................................................................................159 Fisheye ........................................................................................................
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A Observe caution when using the flash • Using the camera with the flash in close contact with the skin or other objects could cause burns. • Using the flash close to the subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39 in.) from the subject.
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XIntroduction Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. X The Camera Body 10 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 24 25 13 14 15 16 17 26 27 18 19 20 11 22 28 29 21 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Mode dial...................................3 Eyelet for camera strap R (information) button.... 6, 85 E/N button Exposure compensation...
The Camera Body (Continued) 1 11 13 14 15 16 17 12 2 3 4 X 18 19 20 5 6 7 8 9 23 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Viewfinder eyepiece............. 34 Rubber eyecup Infrared receiver (rear) .........33 Monitor Viewing settings...................5 Live view ............................. 80 Full-frame playback.......... 97 K button Playback .............................. 97 G button Menu..............................9, 125 X button Playback zoom in............ 104 W/Q button Thumbnails.......................
The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes and g mode: g Mode (0 27) Take and view pictures and adjust settings with the help of an on-screen guide. P, S, A, and M Modes Select these modes for full control over camera settings. • P—Programmed auto (0 54) • S—Shutter-priority auto (0 55) • A—Aperture-priority auto (0 56) • M—Manual (0 57) X Auto Modes Select these modes for simple, point-and-shoot photography.
The Viewfinder X 1 2 3 4 5 10 6 11 7 12 8 9 14 15 13 1 Focus points ........................... 40 2 Focus indicator ................23, 42 3 Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator............................... 61 4 Shutter speed ..................55, 57 5 Aperture (f-number) ......56, 57 6 Battery indicator ................... 21 D 7 Number of exposures remaining ........................... 21 Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills .........................................
The Information Display Camera settings can be viewed and adjusted in the information display. Press the P button once to view settings, and again to make changes to settings. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item. X P button 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 15 2 3 4 5 6 16 17 1 Shooting mode i auto/ j auto (flash off) ..............22 Scene modes ......................25 Guide mode ........................
A Hiding Shooting Information To turn the monitor off, press the R button. Note that the monitor turns off automatically while the shutter-release button is pressed or if no operations are performed for about 8 s (for information on choosing how long the monitor stays on, see Auto off timers on page 140). The information display can be restored by pressing the R button again.
The Command Dial The command dial can be used with other controls to adjust a variety of settings when shooting information is displayed in the monitor. M (Y) button E (N) button X Fn button Mode dial Command dial Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (mode P; 0 54). Mode P Command dial Information display Mode S or M Command dial Information display Mode A Command dial Information display Command dial Information display Choose a shutter speed (mode S or M; 0 55, 57).
Set exposure compensation (mode P, S, or A; 0 63). + E (N) button Mode P, S, or A X Command dial Information display Command dial Information display Choose a flash mode (0 49). + M (Y) button Adjust flash compensation (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 65).
Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. G button Tabs Choose from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 125) • C: Shooting (0 127) • B: Setup (0 133) • • X N: Retouch (0 149) m: Recent settings (0 166) Slider shows position in current menu. Current settings are shown by icons. Menu options Options in current menu.
Using Camera Menus The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus. Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Cancel and return to previous menu X Select highlighted item or display sub-menu Move cursor down Follow the steps below to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. Press the G button to display the menus. G button 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. 3 Select a menu.
4 Position the cursor in the selected menu. Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu. 5 Highlight a menu item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item. 6 X Display options. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. 7 Highlight an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option. 8 Select the highlighted item. Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button.
First Steps Charge the Battery X The camera is powered by an EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-24 battery charger before use. About 1 hour and 30 minutes are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains. A The Plug Adapter Depending on the country or region of purchase, a plug adapter may be supplied with the charger. The shape of the adapter varies with the country or region of purchase.
Insert the Battery 1 Turn the camera off. A Inserting and Removing Batteries Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries. 2 X Open the battery-chamber cover. Unlatch (q) and open (w) the battery-chamber cover. w q 3 Insert the battery. Insert the battery in the orientation shown (e), using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the battery in place when the battery is fully inserted.
Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II. Focal length mark Mounting mark X Focal length scale Retractable lens barrel button (0 15) CPU contacts (0 168) Rear lens cap A-M mode switch (see below) Lens cap Focus ring (0 42, 87) Vibration reduction ON/OFF switch (0 205) Zoom ring (0 24) 1 Turn the camera off.
A Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons Before using the camera, unlock and extend the zoom ring. Keeping the retractable lens barrel button pressed (q), rotate the zoom ring as shown (w). Retractable lens barrel button X Pictures can not be taken when the lens is retracted; if an error message is displayed as a result of the camera having been turned on with the lens retracted, rotate the zoom ring until the message is no longer displayed.
Basic Setup A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Choose a language and set the time and date. Photographs can not be taken until you have set the time and date. 1 X Turn the camera on. A language-selection dialog will be displayed. 2 Select a language. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired language and press J. 3 Choose a time zone. A time-zone selection dialog will be displayed.
A The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an optional EP-5A power connector and EH-5b AC adapter (0 178). Three days of charging will power the clock for about a month. If a message warning that the clock is not set is displayed when the camera is turned on, the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset. Set the clock to the correct time and date.
Insert a Memory Card The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately; 0 177). 1 Turn the camera off. A Inserting and Removing Memory Cards Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. X 2 Open the card slot cover. Slide the card slot cover out (q) and open the card slot (w). 3 Insert the memory card. 4GB Holding the memory card as shown at right, slide it in until it clicks into place.
Format the Memory Card Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being formatted in other devices. Format the card as described below. D Formatting Memory Cards Formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding (0 111). X 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Display format options. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Format memory card in the setup menu and press 2.
Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision. Check that the display in the viewfinder is in focus before framing pictures in the viewfinder. X 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Turn the camera on. 3 Focus the viewfinder. Rotate the diopter adjustment control until the viewfinder display and focus point are in sharp focus.
sBasic Photography Battery Level and Card Capacity Before shooting, check the battery level and number of exposures remaining. 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Check the battery level. s Check the battery level in the information display (if the battery is low, a warning will also be displayed in the viewfinder). If the monitor is off, press the P button to view the information display; if the monitor does not turn on, the battery is exhausted and must be recharged.
“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i and j Modes) This section describes how to take photographs in i and j modes, automatic “point-and-shoot” modes in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions. s 1 Turn the camera on. Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. The information display will appear in the monitor. 2 Select i or j mode.
5 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. The camera will select the focus points automatically. If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may light. 6 Check the indicators in the viewfinder. When the focus operation is complete, the selected focus points will be briefly highlighted, a beep will sound (a beep may not sound if the subject is moving), and the in-focus indicator (I) will appear in the viewfinder.
A The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. s Focus: press halfway Shoot: press all the way down A The Standby Timer The viewfinder and information display will turn off if no operations are performed for about 8 seconds, reducing the drain on the battery.
Creative Photography (Scene Modes) The camera offers a choice of “scene” modes. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a picture, and shooting as described on pages 22–24. The following scenes can be selected with the mode dial: Mode dial s k Portrait Use for portraits with soft, natural-looking skin tones.
m Sports Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the main subject stands out clearly. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. s n Close up Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to focus at very close ranges). Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur. o Night Portrait Use for a natural balance between the main subject and the background in portraits taken under low light.
!Guide Mode The Guide Guide mode gives access to a variety of frequently-used and useful functions. The top level of the guide is displayed when the mode dial is rotated to g. ! Battery indicator (0 21) Number of exposures remaining (0 21) Shooting mode: A guide mode indicator appears on the shooting mode icon. Choose from the following items: Shoot Take pictures. View/delete Set up View and/or delete pictures. Change camera settings.
Guide Mode Menus To access these menus, highlight Shoot, View/delete, or Set up and press J. ❚❚ Shoot ! Easy operation 4 Auto 5 No flash 9 Distant subjects ! Close-ups 8 Sleeping faces 9 Moving subjects 7 Landscapes 6 Portraits " Night portrait Advanced operation Soften backgrounds # Bring more into focus Adjust aperture. Freeze motion (people) $ Freeze motion (vehicles) Select a shutter speed.
❚❚ View/Delete View single photos View a slide show View multiple photos Delete photos Choose a date ❚❚ Set Up Image quality Image size Auto off timers Print date Display and sound settings Monitor brightness Info background color Auto info display Beep Movie settings Frame size/frame rate Movie quality Microphone Flicker reduction Output settings HDMI Video mode Playback folder Playback display options DPOF print order Clock and language Time zone and date Language Format memory card Eye-Fi upload *
Using the Guide The following operations can be performed while the guide is displayed: To Use Return to top level of guide Turn monitor on ! Description Press G to turn the monitor on or return to the top level of the guide. G button Highlight a menu Press 4 or 2 to highlight a menu. Press 1 or 3 to highlight options in the menus. Highlight options Press 1, 3, 4, or 2 to highlight options in displays like that shown at right.
zMore on Photography (All Modes) Release Mode Choose from the following release modes: Mode Description 8 Single frame: Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is pressed. Continuous: While shutter-release button is held down, camera records up to 4 frames I per second. Self-timer: Use self-timer for self-portraits or to reduce blurring caused by camera shake (0 33).
A The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession; note, however, that frame rate will drop when the buffer is full. While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the memory card access lamp will light (0 2). Depending on the number of the images in the buffer, recording may take from a few seconds to a few minutes.
Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes The self-timer and optional ML-L3 remote control (0 177) allow the photographer to be at a distance from the camera when a photo is taken. 1 Mount the camera on a tripod. Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. 2 Select a release mode.
D Before Using the Remote Control Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the clear plastic battery-insulator sheet. A Cover the Viewfinder When taking photos without your eye to the viewfinder, remove the DK-20 rubber eyecup (q) and insert the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap as shown (w). This prevents light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure. Hold the camera firmly when removing the rubber eyecup.
Focus This section describes the focus options available when photographs are framed in the viewfinder. Focus can be adjusted automatically or manually (see “Focus Mode,” below). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 42) or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing (0 40). Focus Mode Choose from the following focus modes. Note that AF-S and AF-C are available only in modes P, S, A, and M.
A Predictive Focus Tracking In AF-C mode or when continuous-servo autofocus is selected in AF-A mode, the camera will initiate predictive focus tracking if the subject moves toward the camera while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. This allows the camera to track focus while attempting to predict where the subject will be when the shutter is released.
D The AF-Assist Illuminator If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will light AF-assist illuminator automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.
AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected. Note that d (Dynamic-area AF) and f (3D-tracking (11 points)) are not available when AF-S is selected for focus mode. Option c d z f e 1 Description User selects focus point using multi selector (0 40); camera focuses Single-point AF on subject in selected focus point only. Use with stationary subjects.
3 Choose an AF-area mode. Highlight one of the following options and press J. To return to shooting mode, press the shutterrelease button halfway. z A AF-Area Mode The AF-area mode used when photographs are framed in the viewfinder can also be selected using the AF-area mode > Viewfinder option in the shooting menu (0 127). AF-area mode selections made in shooting modes other than P, S, A, or M are reset when another shooting mode is selected.
Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with AF-area modes other than e (Auto-area AF), you can choose from 11 focus points, making it possible to compose photographs with the main subject almost anywhere in the frame. 1 Choose an AF-area mode other than e (Auto-area AF; 0 38). 2 Select the focus point. Use the multi selector to select the focus point in the viewfinder or information display while the exposure meters are on. Press J to select the center focus point.
2 Lock focus. AF-A and AF-C focus modes: With the shutter-release button pressed halfway (q), press the A (L) button (w) to lock both focus and exposure (an AE-L icon will be displayed in the viewfinder; 0 61). Focus will remain locked while the A (L) button is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release button.
Manual Focus Manual focus can be used when you are not using an AF-S or AF-I lens or when autofocus does not produce the desired results (0 36). 1 Set the lens focus-mode switch. If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M mode switch, slide the switch to M. 2 z A-M M/A-M mode switch mode switch Focus. To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus. Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image is not in focus.
A Selecting Manual Focus with the Camera If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual override), manual focus can also be selected by setting the camera focus mode to MF (manual focus; 0 35). Focus can then be adjusted manually, regardless of the mode selected with the lens. A Focal Plane Position To determine the distance between your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on the camera body. The distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is 46.5 mm (1.83 in.).
Image Quality and Size Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card (0 188). Image Quality Choose a file format and compression ratio (image quality). z Option File type Description NEF (RAW) + NEF/ Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image and one fine-quality JPEG JPEG fine JPEG image.
A NEF (RAW) Images Note that the option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW)+JPEG images. Print date (0 144) is not available at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW)+JPEG. NEF (RAW) images can be viewed on the camera or using software such as Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 176) or ViewNX 2 (available on the supplied ViewNX 2 CD). JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) images can be created using the NEF (RAW) processing option in the retouch menu (0 157).
Image Size Image size is measured in pixels. Choose from the following options: Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) * # Large 6,016 × 4,000 50.9 × 33.9/20.1 × 13.3 $ Medium 4,512 × 3,000 38.2 × 25.4/15 × 10 % Small 3,008 × 2,000 25.5 × 16.9/10 × 6.7 * Approximate size when printed at 300 dpi. Print size in inches equals image size in pixels divided by printer resolution in dots per inch (dpi; 1 inch=approximately 2.54 cm). Image size 1 Place the cursor in the information display.
Using the Built-in Flash The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects. ❚❚ Using the Built-in Flash: i, k, p, n, and o Modes 1 Choose a flash mode (0 48). 2 Take pictures. The flash will pop up as required when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and fire when a photograph is taken. If the flash does not pop up automatically, DO NOT attempt to raise it by hand. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the flash.
Flash Mode The flash modes available vary with shooting mode: No NYo j z i, k, p, n Auto Auto+red-eye reduction Flash off NYr Nr j o Auto slow sync+red-eye Auto slow sync Flash off P, A S, M N Fill flash N Fill flash NY Red-eye reduction NY Red-eye reduction NYp Slow sync+red-eye Nq Rear-curtain sync Np Slow sync Nq * Rear-curtain+slow sync * p appears in information display when setting is complete. 1 Place the cursor in the information display.
A Flash Modes The flash modes listed on the previous page may combine one or more of the following settings, as shown by the flash mode icon: • AUTO (auto flash): When lighting is poor or subject is back lit, flash pops up automatically when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required. • Y (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. Red-eye reduction lamp lights before flash fires, reducing “red-eye.” • j (off): Flash does not fire even when lighting is poor or subject is back-lit.
A Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Shutter speed is restricted to the following ranges when the built-in flash is used: Mode Shutter speed Mode Shutter speed 1/200–1/60 s 1/200–30 s S i, p, n, P, A 1 1 1 k /200– /30 s M /200–30 s, Bulb 1/200–1 s o Shutter speeds as slow as 30 s are available in slow sync, rear curtain + slow sync, and slow sync + red-eye reduction modes. A Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture.
ISO Sensitivity “ISO sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures, but the more likely the image is to be affected by noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines; noise is particularly likely at a setting of Hi 1, which is equivalent to ISO 12800). Choosing Auto allows the camera to set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions.
A AUTO If the mode dial is rotated to P, S, A, or M after Auto is selected for ISO sensitivity in another mode, the ISO sensitivity last selected in P, S, A, or M mode will be restored. Note that if the ISO sensitivity selected by the user is higher than the value selected for the ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO sensitivity control > Maximum sensitivity option in the shooting menu, the value selected for Maximum sensitivity (0 129) will be used instead.
tP, S, A, and M Modes Shutter Speed and Aperture P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture: Mode Description Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Programmed auto Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which (0 54) there is little time to adjust camera settings. Shutter-priority auto User chooses shutter speed; camera selects aperture for best (0 55) results. Use to freeze or blur motion.
Mode P (Programmed Auto) In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture. To take photographs in programmed auto: 1 Rotate the mode dial to P. 2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects, fast shutter speeds to “freeze” motion. Fast shutter speed (1/1,600 s) Slow shutter speed (1 s) To take photographs in shutter-priority auto: 1 Rotate the mode dial to S. Mode dial t 2 Choose a shutter speed.
Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Large apertures (low f-numbers) reduce depth of field, blurring objects behind and in front of the main subject. Small apertures (high f-numbers) increase depth of field, bringing out details in the background and foreground.
Mode M (Manual) In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. To take photographs in manual exposure mode: 1 Rotate the mode dial to M. 2 Choose aperture and shutter speed. Mode dial Checking the exposure indicator (see below), adjust shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed is selected by rotating the command dial: choose from values between 30 s and 1/4,000 s or select “Bulb” or “Time” to hold the shutter open indefinitely for a long time-exposure (0 58).
❚❚ Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) Select the following shutter speeds for long timeexposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. • Bulb (A): The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is held down. To prevent blur, use a tripod or an optional MC-DC2 remote cord (0 177). • Time (&): Requires an optional ML-L3 remote control (0 177). Start the exposure by pressing the ML-L3 shutter-release button.
4 Open the shutter. Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera or optional remote cord all the way down. Keep the shutter-release button pressed until the exposure is complete. Time: Press the ML-L3 shutter-release button all the way down. 5 Close the shutter. Bulb: Take your finger off the shutter-release button. Time: Press the ML-L3 shutter-release button all the way down. Shooting ends automatically after thirty minutes.
Exposure Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure in P, S, A, and M modes (in other modes, the camera selects the metering method automatically). Method L Matrix metering Center- M weighted metering t N 1 Spot metering Description Produces natural results in most situations.
Autoexposure Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using M (Center-weighted metering) and N (Spot metering) to meter exposure; note that autoexposure lock is not available in i or j mode. 1 Meter exposure. Position the subject in the center of the frame (center-weighted metering) or the selected focus point (spot metering) and press the shutterrelease button halfway to set focus and meter exposure. Check that the in-focus indicator (I) appears in the viewfinder. 2 Lock exposure.
A The Shooting Menu Metering can also be adjusted using the Metering option in the shooting menu (0 127). A Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture While exposure lock is in effect, the following settings can be adjusted without altering the metered value for exposure: Mode Programmed auto Shutter-priority auto Aperture-priority auto Setting Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program; 0 54) Shutter speed Aperture The metering method itself can not be changed while exposure lock is in effect.
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is most effective when used with M (Center-weighted metering) or N (Spot metering) (0 60). Choose from values between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. In general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker.
A The E (N) Button Exposure compensation can also be set by pressing the E (N) button and rotating the command dial. The selected value is shown in the viewfinder and information display. E (N) button Command dial –0.3 EV +2 EV A Mode M In mode M, exposure compensation affects only the exposure indicator; shutter speed and aperture do not change. A t 64 Using a Flash When a flash is used, exposure compensation affects both background exposure and flash level.
Flash Compensation Flash compensation is used to alter flash output from the level suggested by the camera, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Choose from values between –3 EV (darker) and +1 EV (brighter) in increments of 1/3 EV; in general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker. 1 Place the cursor in the information display. If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the P button.
A The M (Y) and E (N) Buttons Flash compensation can also be set by rotating the command dial while pressing the M (Y) and E (N) buttons. The selected value is shown in the viewfinder and information display. M (Y) button –0.3 EV t 66 A E (N) button Command dial +1 EV Optional Flash Units Flash compensation is also available with optional flash units that support the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS; see page 173).
Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows Active D-Lighting When On is selected, the camera automatically adjusts Active D-Lighting during shooting to preserve details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for high contrast scenes, for example when photographing brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day. It is most effective when used with L Matrix metering (0 60).
D Active D-Lighting Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) may appear in photographs taken with Active D-Lighting. Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects. Active D-Lighting can not be used at an ISO sensitivity of Hi 1. A “Active D-Lighting” Versus “D-Lighting” The Active D-Lighting option in the shooting menu adjusts exposure before shooting to optimize the dynamic range, while the D-Lighting option in the retouch menu (0 151) optimizes dynamic range in images after shooting.
White Balance White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources; in P, S, A, and M modes, other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source: v J I H N G M L 1 Option Auto Incandescent Fluorescent Direct sunlight Flash Cloudy Shade Preset manual Description Automatic white balance adjustment. Recommended in most situations. Use under incandescent lighting.
A The Shooting Menu White balance can be selected using the White balance option in the shooting menu (0 127), which also can be used to fine-tune white balance (0 71) or measure a value for preset white balance (0 72). The I Fluorescent option in the White balance menu can be used to select the light source from the bulb types shown at right. A t Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions.
Fine-Tuning White Balance White balance can be “fine-tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliberate color cast into an image. White balance is fine-tuned using the White balance option in the shooting menu. 1 Display white balance options. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press 2 to display white balance options. G button 2 Select a white balance option.
Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. Two methods are available for setting preset white balance: Method Description Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that will be used in final photo Measure and white balance measured by camera (see below). Use photo White balance is copied from photo on memory card (0 75).
4 Measure white balance. Before the indicators stop flashing, frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down. No photograph will be recorded; white balance can be measured accurately even when the camera is not in focus. 5 Check the results.
D Measuring Preset White Balance If no operations are performed while the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode will end in the time selected for the Auto off timers option in the setup menu (0 140). The default setting is eight seconds. D Preset White Balance The camera can store only one value for preset white balance at a time; the existing value will be replaced when a new value is measured.
❚❚ Copying White Balance from a Photograph Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from a photograph on the memory card. 1 Select Preset manual. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press 2 to display white balance options. Highlight Preset manual and press 2. G button 2 Select Use photo. Highlight Use photo and press 2. t 3 Choose Select image.
Picture Controls Nikon’s unique Picture Control system makes it possible to share image processing settings, including sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation, and hue, among compatible devices and software. Selecting a Picture Control The camera offers six Picture Controls. In P, S, A, and M modes, you can choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene (in other modes, the camera selects a Picture Control automatically).
Modifying Picture Controls Picture Controls can be modified to suit the scene or the user’s creative intent. Choose a balanced combination of settings using Quick adjust, or make manual adjustments to individual settings. 1 Display the Picture Control menu. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Set Picture Control in the shooting menu and press 2. G button 2 Select a Picture Control. Highlight the desired Picture Control and press 2. 3 t Adjust settings.
Picture Control Settings Option Manual adjustments (all Picture Controls) Description Choose from options between –2 and +2 to reduce or exaggerate the effect of the selected Picture Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments). Quick adjust For example, choosing positive values for Vivid makes pictures more vivid. Not available with Neutral or Monochrome Picture Controls. Control the sharpness of outlines.
A The Picture Control Grid Pressing the X button in Step 3 displays a Picture Control grid showing the contrast and saturation for the selected Picture Control in relation to the other Picture Controls (only contrast is displayed when Monochrome is selected). Release the X button to return to the Picture Control menu. The icons for Picture Controls that use auto contrast and saturation are displayed in green in the Picture Control grid, and lines appear parallel to the axes of the grid.
x Live View Framing Photographs in the Monitor Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view. 1 Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor. The subject will no longer be visible in the viewfinder. a button 2 Position the focus point. Position the focus point over your subject as described on page 83. x Focus point 3 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway.
Focusing in Live View Follow the steps below to choose focus and AF-area modes and position the focus point. ❚❚ Choosing a Focus Mode The following focus modes are available in live view: Option Description For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is AF-S Single-servo AF pressed halfway. For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously until shutterAF-F Full-time-servo AF release button is pressed. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
❚❚ Choosing an AF-Area Mode In modes other than i and j, the following AF-area modes can be selected in live view: Option 8 9 ! " 1 Description The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait Face-priority AF subjects. Use for portraits. Use for hand-held shots of landscapes and other non-portrait Wide-area AF subjects. Use the multi selector to select the focus point. Use for pin-point focus on a selected spot in the frame. A tripod is Normal-area AF recommended.
❚❚ Choosing the Focus Point The method for selecting the focus point for autofocus varies with the option selected for AF-area mode (0 82). 8 (face-priority AF): A double yellow border will be displayed when the camera detects a portrait subject (if multiple faces, up to a maximum of 35, are detected, the camera will focus on the closest subject; to choose a different subject, use the multi selector).
❚❚ The Live View Display y u q w e r i o !0 t !1 !2 : Item x q Shooting mode The mode currently selected with the mode dial. w “No movie” icon Indicates that movies can not be recorded. The amount of time remaining before live view ends automatically. Displayed if shooting will end in 30 s or less.
A Live View/Movie Recording Display Options Press the R button to cycle through display options as shown below.
A HDMI When the camera is attached to an HDMI video device, the camera monitor will remain on and the video device will display the view through the lens as shown at right. If the device supports HDMI-CEC, select Off for the HDMI > Device control option in the setup menu (0 124) before shooting in live view.
D Using Autofocus in Live View Autofocus is slower in live view and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera focuses.
y Recording and Viewing Movies Recording Movies Movies can be recorded in live view mode. 1 Press the a button. The mirror is raised and the view through the lens is displayed in the monitor instead of the viewfinder. D The 0 Icon A 0 icon (0 84) indicates that movies can not be recorded. A a button Before Recording Set aperture before recording in mode A or M. 2 Focus.
4 End recording. Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached, the memory card is full, another mode is selected, or the lens is removed. A Taking Photographs During Movie Recording To end movie recording, take a photograph, and exit to live view, press the shutter-release button all the way down and hold it in this position until the shutter is released.
Movie Settings Use the Movie settings option in the shooting menu to adjust the following settings. • Frame size/frame rate, Movie quality: Choose from the following options. The frame rate depends on the option currently selected for Video mode in the setup menu (0 136): Frame size/frame rate Frame size (pixels) r s k l o n p 1920 × 1080 1280 × 720 640 × 424 Frame rate 1 30p 2 25p 3 24p 60p 2 50p 3 30p 2 25p 3 Movie quality Maximum bit rate (Mbps) (★ high quality/Normal) Maximum length 24/12 20 min.
• Manual movie settings: Choose On to allow manual adjustments to shutter speed and ISO sensitivity when the camera is in mode M. Shutter speed can be set to values as fast as 1/4,000 s; the slowest speed available varies with the frame rate: 1/30 s for frame rates of 24p, 25p, and 30p, 1/50 s for 50p, and 1/60 s for 60p. ISO sensitivity can be set to values between ISO 200 and Hi 1 (0 51).
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 97). Press J to start playback. 1 icon Length Current position/total length Volume Movie progress bar Guide The following operations can be performed: To Pause Play y Use Description Pause playback. Resume playback when movie is paused or during rewind/ advance.
Editing Movies Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills. Option f Choose start/end point g Save selected frame Description Create a copy from which the opening or closing footage has been removed. Save a selected frame as a JPEG still. Trimming Movies To create trimmed copies of movies: 1 Display a movie full frame.
4 Select Choose start/end point. Highlight Choose start/end point and press J. The dialog shown at right will be displayed; choose whether the current frame will be the starting or end point of the copy and press J. 5 Delete frames. If the desired frame is not currently displayed, press 4 or 2 to advance or rewind (to skip to 10 s ahead or back, rotate the command dial). To switch the current selection from start point (w) to end point (x) A (L) button or vice versa, press A (L).
D Trimming Movies Movies must be at least two seconds long. If a copy can not be created at the current playback position, the current position will be displayed in red in Step 5 and no copy will be created. The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card. Copies have the same time and date of creation as the original. A The Retouch Menu Movies can also be edited using the Edit movie option in the retouch menu (0 149).
Saving Selected Frames To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still: 1 View the movie and choose a frame. Play the movie back as described on page 92; your approximate position in the movie can be ascertained from the movie progress bar. Pause the movie at the frame you intend to copy. 2 Display movie edit options. Press the A (L) button to display movie edit options. A (L) button 3 Choose Save selected frame. Highlight Save selected frame and press J. y 4 Create a still copy.
IPlayback and Deletion Full-Frame Playback To play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor. K button To Use Description View additional photographs Press 2 to view photographs in order recorded, 4 to view photographs in reverse order. View additional photo info Change photo info displayed (0 98). View thumbnails W (Q) See page 102 for more information on the thumbnail display.
Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback. Press 1 or 3 to cycle through photo information as shown below. Note that “image only”, shooting data, RGB histograms, highlights, and overview data are only displayed if corresponding option is selected for Playback display options > Additional photo info (0 126). GPS data are only displayed if a GP-1 was used when the photo was taken. 1/ 12 1/ 12 NIKON D3200 LATITUDE LONGITUDE 1/ 250 F11 +1. 0 –1.
❚❚ RGB Histogram 5 6 1 Retouch indicator................................................. 150 2 Protect status ......................................................... 105 3 White balance...........................................................69 7 1 2 3 4 8 N I KON D3200 1/ 12 4 5 9 6 7 8 9 White balance fine-tuning................................71 Preset manual .......................................................72 Camera name Histogram (RGB channel).
❚❚ Shooting Data 1 Protect status ........................................................... 105 2 Retouch indicator................................................... 150 3 Metering ...................................................................... 60 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 MTR, SPD, AP. EXP. MODE, I SO FOCAL LENGTH LENS AF / VR FLASH TYPE SYNC MODE, , : , 1/ 250 ,F11 : , 100 : – 1. 3 : 35mm : 18 – 55 / 3. 5–5. 6 : A / VR– On : Bu i l t – i n : : TTL-BL, + 1 .
❚❚ Overview Data 1 2 3 NIKON D3200 1/ 12 4 12 13 5 1/ 250 F11 +1. 0 –1. 3 100 26 25 35mm –1. 3 14 1/ 250 F11 +1. 0 24 100D3200 DSC_0001. JPG 15/04/2012 10 : 02 : 27 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 10 9 8 NOR ORMAL 6016x4000 15 23 22 16 17 100 35mm 18 19 21 20 6 7 Frame number/total number of images Protect status........................................................... 105 Camera name Retouch indicator...................................................
Thumbnail Playback To display images in “contact sheets” of four, nine, or 72 images, press the W (Q) button. W (Q) W (Q) X Full-frame playback To Display more images Display fewer images Thumbnail playback Use W (Q) X Highlight images I View highlighted image Delete highlighted photo Change protect status of highlighted photo Return to shooting mode 102 X Calendar playback Description Press W (Q) button to increase the number of images displayed.
Calendar Playback To view images taken on a selected date, press the W (Q) button when 72 images are displayed.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the X button to zoom in on the image displayed in full-frame playback or on the image currently highlighted in thumbnail or calendar playback. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: To Use Description Press X to zoom in to maximum of approximately 38× (large images), 28× Zoom in or out X / W (Q) (medium images) or 19× (small images). Press W (Q) to zoom out.
Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, thumbnail, and calendar playback, the A (L) button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted using the O button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (0 19). To protect a photograph: 1 Select an image.
Deleting Photographs To delete the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or the photograph highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the O button. To delete multiple selected photographs, all photographs taken on a selected date, or all photographs in the current playback folder, use the Delete option in the playback menu. Once deleted, photographs can not be recovered. Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback 1 Select an image.
The Playback Menu The Delete option in the playback menu contains the following options. Note that depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion. Option Description Q Selected Delete selected pictures. n Select date Delete all pictures taken on a selected date. R All Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback (0 125). ❚❚ Selected: Deleting Selected Photographs 1 Select Delete. To display the menus, press the G button.
❚❚ Select Date: Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date 1 Choose Select Date. In the delete menu, highlight Select date and press 2. 2 Highlight a date. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a date. To view the pictures taken on the highlighted date, press W (Q). Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures, or press and hold X to view the current picture full screen. Press W (Q) to return to the date list. W (Q) button 3 Select the highlighted date.
Slide Shows The Slide show option in the playback menu is used to display a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (0 125). 1 Select Slide show. To display the slide show menu, press the G button and select Slide show in the playback menu. G button 2 Adjust slide show settings. To choose the type of images in the show, select Image type and choose from Still images and movies, Still images only, and Movies only.
3 Start the side show. Highlight Start in the slide show menu and press J. The following operations can be performed while the slide show is in progress: To Skip back/skip ahead Press 4 to return to previous frame, 2 to skip to next frame. Change photo info displayed (0 98). Pause/resume slide show Pause show. Press again to resume.
QConnections Connecting to a Computer This section describes how to use the supplied UC-E17 USB cable to connect the camera to a computer. Before Connecting the Camera Before connecting the camera, install the software on the supplied ViewNX 2 CD. To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera EN-EL14 battery is fully charged. If in doubt, charge the battery before use or use an EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5A power connector (available separately).
Connecting the Camera Connect the camera using the supplied UC-E17 USB cable. 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Turn the computer on. Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up. 3 Connect the USB cable. Connect the USB cable as shown. D USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard. Q 4 Turn the camera on. 5 Start Nikon Transfer 2. If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2.
6 Click Start Transfer. At default settings, all the pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer (for more information on using Nikon Transfer 2, start ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2 and select ViewNX 2 Help from the Help menu). Start Transfer 7 Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable when transfer ends. Nikon Transfer 2 will close automatically when transfer is complete.
Printing Photographs Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer (0 208) connected directly to the camera. Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied UC-E17 USB cable. 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Connect the USB cable. Turn the printer on and connect the USB cable as shown. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. D USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the printer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub. Q 3 Turn the camera on.
D Selecting Photographs for Printing NEF (RAW) photographs (0 44) can not be selected for printing. JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) images can be created using the NEF (RAW) processing option in the retouch menu (0 157). A Printing Via Direct USB Connection Be sure the EN-EL14 battery is fully charged or use an optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5A power connector. When taking photographs to be printed via direct USB connection, set Color space to sRGB (0 130).
3 Adjust printing options. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select. Option Description Highlight a page size (only sizes supported by the current printer are listed) Page size and press J to select and exit to the previous menu (to print at the default page size for the current printer, select Printer default). No. of Press 1 or 3 to choose number of copies (maximum 99), then press J to copies select and return to the previous menu.
Printing Multiple Pictures 1 Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display (see Step 3 on page 114). G button 2 Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Print select: Select pictures for printing. • Select date: Print one copy of all the pictures taken on a selected date. • Print (DPOF): Print an existing print order created with the DPOF print order option in the playback menu (0 120).
3 Select pictures or choose a date. If you chose Print select or Print (DPOF) in Step 2, use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card. To display the current picture full screen, press and hold the X button. To select the current picture for printing, press the W (Q) button and press 1. The picture will be marked with a Z icon and the number of prints will be set to 1.
4 Display printing options. Press J to display PictBridge printing options. 5 Adjust printing options. Choose page size, border, and time stamp options as described on page 116 (a warning will be displayed if the selected page size is too small for an index print). 6 Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The DPOF print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for PictBridge-compatible printers and devices that support DPOF. 1 Choose Select/set for the DPOF print order item in the playback menu. Press the G button and select DPOF print order in the playback menu. Highlight Select/set and press 2 (to remove all photographs from the print order, select G button Deselect all?). 2 Select pictures.
4 Select imprint options. Highlight the following options and press 2 to toggle the highlighted option on or off (to complete the print order without including this information, proceed to Step 5). • Print shooting data: Print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in print order. • Print date: Print date of recording on all pictures in print order. 5 Complete the print order. Highlight Done and press J to complete the print order.
Viewing Photographs on TV The supplied EG-CP14 audio video (A/V) cable can be used to connect the camera to a television or video recorder for playback or recording. A type C mini-pin HighDefinition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (available separately from third-party suppliers) can be used to connect the camera to high-definition video devices. Standard Definition Devices Before connecting the camera to a standard television, confirm that the camera video standard (0 136) matches that used in the TV.
High-Definition Devices The camera can be connected to HDMI devices using a type C mini-pin HDMI cable (available separately from third-party suppliers). 1 Turn the camera off. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable. 2 Connect the HDMI cable as shown. Connect to high-definition device (choose cable with connector for HDMI device) Connect to camera 3 Tune the device to the HDMI channel. 4 Turn the camera on and press the K button.
❚❚ HDMI Options The HDMI option in the setup menu controls output resolution and can be used to enable the camera for remote control from devices that support HDMI-CEC (HighDefinition Multimedia Interface–Consumer Electronics Control, a standard that allows HDMI devices to be used to control peripherals to which they are connected). Output Resolution Choose the format for images output to the HDMI device. If Auto is selected, the camera will automatically select the appropriate format.
MMenu Guide D The Playback Menu: Managing Images To display the playback menu, press G and select the D (playback menu) tab.
Playback Display Options G button ➜ D playback menu Choose the information available in the playback photo information display (0 98) and the transition between frames during playback. • Additional photo info: Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option, then press 2 to select the option for the photo information display. A M appears next to selected items; to deselect, highlight and press 2. To return to the playback menu, highlight Done and press J.
C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options To display the shooting menu, press G and select the C (shooting menu) tab.
G button ➜ C shooting menu Reset Shooting Menu Select Yes to reset shooting menu settings.
ISO Sensitivity Settings G button ➜ C shooting menu Adjust ISO sensitivity (0 51). ❚❚ Auto ISO Sensitivity control If Off is chosen for Auto ISO sensitivity control in P, S, A, and M modes, ISO sensitivity will remain fixed at the value selected by the user (0 51). When On is chosen, ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted if optimal exposure can not be achieved at the value selected by the user (ISO sensitivity is adjusted appropriately when the flash is used).
Auto Distortion Control G button ➜ C shooting menu Select On to reduce barrel distortion in photos taken with wideangle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion in photos taken with long lenses (note that the edges of the area visible in the viewfinder may be cropped out of the final photograph, and that the time needed to process photographs before recording begins may increase).
Noise Reduction G button ➜ C shooting menu Select On to reduce noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, lines, or fog). Noise reduction takes effect at all ISO sensitivities, but is most noticeable at higher values. The time required for processing at shutter speeds slower than about 1 s or when the camera’s internal temperature is elevated and ISO sensitivity is high roughly doubles; during processing, “l m” will flash in the viewfinder and photographs can not be taken.
Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash G button ➜ C shooting menu Choose the flash mode for the built-in flash in P, S, A, and M modes. Option 1 TTL Description Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions. Choose a flash level between Full and 1/32 (1/32 of full power). At full power, the built-in flash has a Guide Number of 13/43 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F).
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup To display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab.
Reset Setup Options G button ➜ B setup menu Select Yes to reset setup menu all settings except Video mode, Time zone and date, Language, and Storage folder to the defaults listed above. Monitor Brightness G button ➜ B setup menu Press 1 or 3 to choose monitor brightness. Choose higher values for increased brightness, lower values for reduced brightness. Info Display Format G button ➜ B setup menu Choose from the following two formats for the information display (0 5).
The “Classic” display is shown below. 6 15 16 7 8 9 10 14 11 12 13 1 2 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 3 4 5 1 Shooting mode i auto/ j auto (flash off) ...............22 Scene modes .......................25 P, S, A, and M modes............53 2 Help icon............................... 193 3 Flash mode..............................48 4 Flash compensation..............65 5 Exposure compensation ......63 6 Image quality..........................44 7 Image size................................
Auto Info Display G button ➜ B setup menu If On is selected, the information display will appear after the shutter-release button is pressed halfway; if image review (0 126) is off, it will also be displayed immediately after shooting. Choose On if you find yourself frequently referring to the information display during shooting. If Off is selected, the information display can be viewed by pressing the P button.
Time Zone and Date G button ➜ B setup menu Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off. Option Description Choose a time zone. The camera clock is automatically set to the time in the new time zone. Time zone Set the camera clock (0 16). Date and time Choose the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed. Date format Daylight saving time Turn daylight saving time on or off.
G button ➜ B setup menu Image Comment Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX 2 (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 176). The comment is also visible on the shooting data page in the photo information display (0 100). • Done: Save changes and return to the setup menu. • Input comment: Input a comment as described on page 146. Comments can be up to 36 characters long.
Image Dust Off Ref Photo G button ➜ B setup menu Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 (available separately; for more information, see the Capture NX 2 manual). Image Dust off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera. A lens with a focal length of at least 50 mm is recommended. When using a zoom lens, zoom all the way in. 1 Choose a start option. Highlight one of the following options and press J.
If the reference object is too bright or too dark, the camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data and the message shown at right will be displayed. Choose another reference object and repeat the process from step 1. D Image Dust Off Reference Data The same reference data can be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at different apertures. Reference images can not be viewed using computer imaging software.
Self-Timer G button ➜ B setup menu Choose the length of the shutter release delay and the number of shots taken (0 33). • Self-timer delay: Choose the length of the shutter-release delay. • Number of shots: Press 1 and 3 to choose the number of shots taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed (from 1 to 9; if a value other than 1 is selected, shots will be taken at 4 s intervals).
G button ➜ B setup menu Rangefinder Choose On to use the exposure indicator to determine whether the camera is correctly focused in manual focus mode (0 42; note that this function is not available in shooting mode M, when the exposure indicator instead shows whether the subject is correctly exposed). Indicator Description Indicator Description Camera in focus. Focus point is slightly behind subject. Focus point is slightly in front of subject. Focus point is well behind subject.
D File Number Sequence If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains either 999 photographs or a photograph numbered 9999, the shutter-release button will be disabled and no further photographs can be taken. Choose Reset for File number sequence and then either format the current memory card or insert a new memory card. G button ➜ B setup menu Buttons Choose the roles played by the Fn and A (L) buttons. ❚❚ Assign Fn button Choose the role played by the Fn button (0 8).
❚❚ Shutter-release button AE-L At the default setting of Off, exposure only locks when the A (L) button is pressed. If On is selected, exposure will also lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Slot Empty Release Lock G button ➜ B setup menu If Release locked is selected, the shutter-release button is only enabled when a memory card is inserted in the camera.
❚❚ Date Counter Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until a future date or the number of days elapsed since a past date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding. 02 / 20 . 04 . 2012 Future date (two days remaining) 02 / 24 . 04 . 2012 Past date (two days elapsed) Up to three separate dates can be stored in slots 1, 2, and 3.
Storage Folder G button ➜ B setup menu Create, rename, or delete folders, or choose the folder in which subsequent photographs will be stored. • Select folder: Choose the folder in which subsequent photographs will be stored. D3200 (default folder) Current folder Other folders (in alphabetical order) • New: Create a new folder and name it as described below. Folder names can be up to five characters long. • Rename: Select a folder from the list and rename it as described below.
GPS G button ➜ B setup menu This item is used to adjust settings for optional GP-1 GPS units. The GP-1 can be connected to the camera’s accessory terminal (0 177) using the cable supplied with the GP-1, allowing information on the camera’s current position to be recorded when photographs are taken (turn the camera off before connecting the GP-1; for more information, see the GP-1 manual). The GPS menu contains the options listed below.
Eye-Fi Upload G button ➜ B setup menu This option is displayed only when an Eye-Fi memory card (available separately from third-party suppliers) is inserted in the camera. Choose Enable to upload photographs to a preselected destination. Note that pictures will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient. Observe all local laws concerning wireless devices and choose Disable where wireless devices are prohibited.
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies To display the retouch menu, press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab. G button The retouch menu is used to create trimmed or retouched copies of the photographs on the memory card, and is only available when a memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera.
Creating Retouched Copies To create a retouched copy: 1 Display retouch options. Highlight the desired item in the retouch menu and press 2. 2 Select a picture. Highlight a picture and press J. A Retouch The camera may not be able to display or retouch images created with other devices. If the image was recorded at an image quality setting of NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine (0 44), retouch options apply only to the JPEG copy (Image overlay and NEF (RAW) processing excepted). 3 Select retouch options.
G button ➜ N retouch menu D-Lighting D-Lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs. Before After Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of correction performed. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the photograph. Red-Eye Correction G button ➜ N retouch menu This option is used to correct “red-eye” caused by the flash, and is available only with photographs taken using the flash.
G button ➜ N retouch menu Trim Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped copy as described in the following table. To Use Description Increase size of crop X Press the X button to increase the size of the crop. Reduce size of crop W (Q) Press the W (Q) button to reduce the size of the crop.
Filter Effects G button ➜ N retouch menu Choose from the following filter effects. After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to copy the photograph. Option Skylight Warm filter Description Creates the effect of a skylight filter, making the picture less blue. The effect can be previewed in the monitor as shown at right. Creates a copy with warm tone filter effects, giving the copy a “warm” red cast. The effect can be previewed in the monitor.
G button ➜ N retouch menu Color Balance Use the multi selector to create a copy with modified color balance as shown below. The effect is displayed in the monitor together with red, green, and blue histograms (0 99) giving the distribution of tones in the copy. Increase amount of green Increase amount of blue Create retouched copy Increase amount of amber Increase amount of magenta A Zoom To zoom in on the image displayed in the monitor, press the X button.
G button ➜ N retouch menu Image Overlay Image overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals; the results, which make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor, are noticeably better than overlays created in an imaging application. The new picture is saved at current image quality and size settings; before creating an overlay, set image quality and size (0 44, 46; all options are available).
3 Select the second image. The selected image will appear as Image 1. Highlight Image 2 and press J, then select the second photo as described in Step 2. 4 Adjust gain. Highlight Image 1 or Image 2 and optimize exposure for the overlay by pressing 1 or 3 to select gain from values between 0.1 and 2.0. Repeat for the second image. The default value is 1.0; select 0.5 to halve gain or 2.0 to double it. The effects of gain are visible in the Preview column. 5 Preview the overlay.
G button ➜ N retouch menu NEF (RAW) Processing Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs. 1 Select NEF (RAW) processing. Highlight NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera. 2 Select a photograph. Use the multi selector to highlight a photograph (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X button). Press J to select the highlighted photograph and proceed to the next step.
Resize G button ➜ N retouch menu Create small copies of selected photographs. 1 Select Resize. To resize selected images, press G to display the menus and select Resize in the retouch menu. 2 Choose a size. Highlight Choose size and press 2. The options shown at right will be displayed; highlight an option and press J. 3 Choose pictures. Highlight Select image and press 2.
A Viewing Resized Copies Playback zoom may not be available when resized copies are displayed. A Image Quality Copies created from NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG photos have an image quality (0 44) of JPEG fine; copies created from JPEG photos have the same image quality as the original. Quick Retouch G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast. D-Lighting is applied as required to brighten dark or backlit subjects. Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of enhancement.
G button ➜ N retouch menu Fisheye Create copies that appear to have been taken with a fisheye lens. Press 2 to increase the effect (this also increases the amount that will be cropped out at the edges of the image), 4 to reduce it. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the photograph, or press K to exit to playback without creating a copy. G button ➜ N retouch menu Color Outline Create an outline copy of a photograph to use as a base for painting.
G button ➜ N retouch menu Perspective Control Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object. Use the multi selector to adjust perspective (note that greater amounts of perspective control result in more of the edges being cropped out). The results can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the photograph, or press K to exit to playback without creating a copy.
Miniature Effect G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Works best with photos taken from a high vantage point. The area that will be in focus in the copy is indicated by a yellow frame. To Choose orientation Press Description W (Q) Press W (Q) to choose orientation of area that is in focus. If area of effect is in wide orientation, press 1 or 3 to position frame showing area of copy that will be in focus.
Selective Color G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy in which only selected hues appear in color. 1 Select Selective color. Highlight Selective color in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog. 2 Select a photograph. Highlight a photograph (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X button). Press J to select the highlighted photograph and proceed to the next step. 3 Select a color.
5 Choose the color range. Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final photograph or movie. Choose from values between 1 and 7; note that higher values may include hues from other colors. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. 6 Select additional colors. To select additional colors, rotate the command dial to highlight another of the three color boxes at the top of the display and repeat Steps 3–5 to select another color.
Side-by-side Comparison Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. This option is only available if the J button is pressed to display the retouch menu when a copy or original is played back full frame. 1 Select a picture. Select a retouched copy (shown by a N icon) or a photograph that has been retouched in fullframe playback and press J. 2 Select Side-by-side comparison. Highlight Side-by-side comparison in the retouch menu and press J. 3 Compare the copy with the original.
m Recent Settings To display the recent settings menu, press G and select the m (recent settings) tab. G button The recent settings menu lists the twenty most recently used settings. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select. A Removing Items from the Recent Settings Menu To remove an item from the recent settings menu, highlight it and press the O button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O again to delete the selected item.
nTechnical Notes Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error message is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera. Compatible Lenses Compatible CPU Lenses This camera supports autofocus with AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses only. AF-S lenses have names beginning with AF-S, AF-I lenses names beginning with AF-I. Autofocus is not supported with other autofocus (AF) lenses.
A Identifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring.
Compatible Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU lenses may only be used when the camera is in mode M. Selecting another mode disables the shutter release. Aperture must be adjusted manually via the lens aperture ring and the camera metering system, i-TTL flash control, and other features requiring a CPU lens can not be used. Some non-CPU lenses can not be used; see “Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses,” below.
D The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can be used with lenses with focal lengths of 18–300 mm, although in some cases the flash may be unable to entirely light the subject at some ranges or focal lengths due to shadows cast by the lens, while lenses that block the subject’s view of the redeye reduction lamp may interfere with red-eye reduction. Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. The flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m and can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses.
Lens Zoom position Minimum distance without vignetting 250 mm 2.5 m/8 ft 2in. 350 mm 2.0 m/6 ft 7 in. 200 mm 5.0 m/16 ft 5 in. 250 mm 3.0 m/9 ft 10 in. 300 mm 2.5 m/8 ft 2 in. 350–400 mm No vignetting 24 mm 3.0 m/9 ft 10 in. AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200–400mm f/4G IF-ED AF-S NIKKOR 200–400mm f/4G ED VR II PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED * * When not shifted or tilted. When used with the AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED, the flash will be unable to light the entire subject at all ranges.
Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) The camera supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and can be used with CLS-compatible flash units. Optional flash units can be attached directly to the camera accessory shoe as described below. The accessory shoe is equipped with a safety lock for flash units with a locking pin. 1 Remove the accessory shoe cover. 2 Mount the flash unit on the accessory shoe. See the manual provided with the flash unit for details.
The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compatible flash units for improved flash photography. ❚❚ CLS-Compatible Flash Units The camera can be used with the following CLS-compatible flash units: Flash unit SB-910 1 SB-900 1 SB-800 SB-700 1 SB-600 SB-400 2 SB-R200 3 ISO 100 34/111 34/111 38/125 28/92 30/98 21/69 10/33 Guide No.
The following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units: Flash unit Advanced Wireless Lighting Master/commander Remote SB-910 SB-910 SB-910 SB-900 SB-900 SB-900 SB-700 SB-800 SB-700 SB-600 SB-400 SB-800 SB-700 SU-800 1 SB-800 SB-600 SB-R200 Flash mode/feature i-TTL balanced fill-flash for i-TTL z3 z4 z3 z4 z z z z z z digital SLR 2 AA Auto aperture 2 z5 — — — z6 — z6 z6 — — A Non-TTL auto z5 — — — z6 — — z6 — — GN Distance-priority manual z z — — — — — — — — z z z z z z M Manual z z z z7 RPT
D Notes on Optional Flash Units Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the flash unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D3200 is not included in the “digital SLR” category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals. If an optional flash unit is attached in shooting modes other than j, the flash will fire with every shot, even in modes in which the built-in flash can not be used (l and m).
Other Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D3200. Power sources Filters Viewfinder eyepiece accessories Software n 176 • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 (0 12–13): Additional EN-EL14 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives. EN-EL14a batteries can also be used. • Battery Charger MH-24 (0 12): Recharge EN-EL14a and EN-EL14 batteries.
Body cap Body Cap BF-1B/Body Cap BF-1A: The body cap keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and low-pass filter free of dust when a lens is not in place. ML-L3 wireless remote control (0 33): The ML-L3 uses a 3 V CR2025 battery. Remote controls Pressing the battery-chamber latch to the right (q), insert a fingernail into the gap and open the battery chamber (w). Ensure that the battery is inserted in the correct orientation (r).
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter. 1 Ready the camera. Open the battery-chamber (q) and power connector (w) covers. 2 Insert the EP-5A power connector. Be sure to insert the connector in the orientation shown, using the connector to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the connector in place when the connector is fully inserted. 3 Close the battery-chamber cover.
Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area.
The Low-Pass Filter The image sensor that acts as the camera’s picture element is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. If you suspect that dirt or dust on the filter is appearing in photographs, you can clean the filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu. The filter can be cleaned at any time using the Clean now option, or cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off. ❚❚ “Clean Now” 1 Place the camera base down.
❚❚ “Clean at Startup/Shutdown” Choose from the following options: Option Description The image sensor is automatically cleaned each time the camera is 5 Clean at startup turned on. Clean at The image sensor is automatically cleaned during shutdown each 6 shutdown time the camera is turned off. Clean at startup & The image sensor is cleaned automatically at startup and at 7 shutdown shutdown. Cleaning off Automatic image sensor cleaning off. 1 Select Clean image sensor in the setup menu.
❚❚ Manual Cleaning If foreign matter can not be removed from the low-pass filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu (0 180), the filter can be cleaned manually as described below. Note, however, that the filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the filter be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. 1 Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter. A reliable power source is required when inspecting or cleaning the low-pass filter.
7 Clean the filter. Remove any dust and lint from the filter with a blower. Do not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage the filter. Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter. 8 Turn the camera off. The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close. Replace the lens or body cap.
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Caring for the Camera Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the adapter to prevent fire. If the product will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not, however, store the camera case in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate.
• The internal temperature of the battery may rise while the battery is in use. Attempting to charge the battery while the internal temperature is elevated will impair battery performance, and the battery may not charge or charge only partially. Wait for the battery to cool before charging. • Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance.
Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode. Defaults can be restored with Reset shooting menu (0 128).
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 8 GB SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC UHS-I card at different image quality and size settings. Note that buffer capacity drops at ISO sensitivities of 1600 or higher. Image quality NEF (RAW)+ JPEG fine 3 NEF (RAW) Image size File size 1 No. of images 1 Buffer capacity 2 Large 31.9 MB 171 10 — 20.4 MB 259 18 Large 11.9 MB 509 80 JPEG fine Medium 7.4 MB 853 100 Small 3.8 MB 1600 100 Large 6.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Display Viewfinder is out of focus: Adjust viewfinder focus or use optional eyepiece correction lenses (0 20, 176). Displays turn off without warning: Choose longer delays for Auto off timers (0 140). Information display does not appear in monitor: Shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Focus does not lock when shutter-release button is pressed halfway: Use A (L) button to lock focus when live view is off and AF-C is selected for focus mode or when photographing moving subjects in AF-A mode (0 40). Can not select focus point: • e Auto-area AF selected for AF-area mode > Viewfinder (0 38, 39): choose another mode. • Press shutter-release button halfway to turn monitor off or start standby timer (0 24). Can not select AF-area mode: Manual focus selected (0 35, 82).
Shooting (P, S, A, M) Shutter-release disabled: • Non-CPU lens is attached: rotate camera mode dial to M (0 169). • Mode dial rotated to S after shutter speed of “Bulb” or “Time” selected in mode M: choose new shutter speed (0 55). Full range of shutter speeds not available: • Flash in use (0 50). • When On is selected for Movie settings > Manual movie settings in the shooting menu, the range of available shutter speed varies with the frame rate (0 91).
Can not change print order: • Memory card is full: delete pictures (0 21, 106). • Memory card is locked (0 18). Can not select photo for printing: Photo is in NEF (RAW) format. Create JPEG copy using NEF (RAW) processing or transfer to computer and print using supplied software or Capture NX 2 (0 111, 157). Picture is not displayed on TV: • Choose correct video mode (0 136) or output resolution (0 124). • A/V (0 122) or HDMI (0 123) cable is not correctly connected.
Error Messages This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder and monitor. A Warning Icons A flashing d in the monitor or s in the viewfinder indicates that a warning or error message can be displayed in the monitor by pressing the W (Q) button. Indicator Monitor Lock lens aperture ring at minimum aperture (largest f/-number). Viewfinder Solution 0 B (flashes) Set lens aperture ring to minimum aperture (highest f-number).
Indicator Monitor Viewfinder This memory card cannot be used. Card may be damaged. Insert another card. (/k (flashes) Not available if Eye-Fi card is locked. This card is not formatted. Format card? (/k (flashes) T (flashes) Card is full j/A/s (flashes) — ● (flashes) Subject is too bright s (flashes) Subject is too dark No Bulb in S mode — n 194 A (flashes) N (flashes) Solution • Use approved card. • Format card. If problem persists, card may be damaged.
Indicator Monitor Viewfinder — N/s (flashes) Flash error s (flashes) Error. Press shutter release button again. Start-up error. Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative. Metering error Unable to start live view. Please wait for camera to cool. O (flashes) — Solution 0 • Use the flash. 47 • Change distance to subject, aperture, flash 50, range, or ISO sensitivity. 51, 56 • Lens focal length is less than 18 mm: use a — longer focal length.
Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D3200 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Single-lens reflex digital camera Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) Approx. 1.5 × lens focal length (35 mm format equivalent); Nikon DX Effective angle of view format Effective pixels Effective pixels 24.2 million Image sensor Image sensor 23.2 × 15.4 mm CMOS sensor Total pixels 24.
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.
Focus Autofocus Detection range Lens servo Focus point AF-area mode Focus lock Flash Built-in flash Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including one cross-type sensor), and AFassist illuminator (range approx. 0.5–3 m/1 ft 8 in.–9 ft 10 in.
Live view Lens servo AF-area mode Autofocus Automatic scene selection • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time servo AF (AF-F) • Manual focus (MF) Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected) Available in i and j modes Movie Metering Metering method Frame size (pixels) and frame rate TTL exposure metering using main image sensor Matrix
Supported languages Supported languages Power source Battery AC adapter Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL14 battery EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5A power connector (available separately) Tripod socket 1/4 in.
❚❚ MH-24 battery charger AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A maximum DC 8.4 V/0.9 A Nikon rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL14 Approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes at an ambient temperature of 25 °C/77 °F when no charge remains Operating temperature 0–40 °C (+32–104 °F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 70 × 26 × 97 mm (2.8 × 1.0 × 3.8 in.), excluding plug adapter Weight Approx. 96 g (3.
❚❚ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR lens Type G AF-S DX NIKKOR zoom lens with built-in CPU and F mount for use exclusively with Nikon DX-format digital SLR cameras Focal length 18–55 mm Maximum aperture f/3.5–5.
Lenses This section describes the features available with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II and AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR lenses. ❚❚ The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II is for use exclusively with Nikon DX format digital cameras and features a retractable lens barrel (0 14). ❚❚ The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.
D Lens Care • Keep the CPU contacts clean. • Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces. To remove smudges and fingerprints, apply a small amount of ethanol or lens cleaner to a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens-cleaning tissue and clean from the center outwards using a circular motion, taking care not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fingers. • Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens.
❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II and AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR lenses support vibration reduction (VR), which reduces blur caused by camera shake, allowing shutter speeds up to 4.0 stops slower than would otherwise be the case (measured at a focal length of 55 mm with a DX-format camera according to Camera and Imaging Products Association [CIPA] standards; effects vary with the photographer and shooting conditions).
A Supplied Accessories for AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II and AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR • 52 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-52 • Rear Lens Cap A • • • • Optional Accessories for AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.
A A Note on Wide- and Super Wide-Angle Lenses Autofocus may not provide the desired results in situations like those shown below. 1 Objects in the background occupy more of the focus point than the main subject: If the focus point contains both foreground and background objects, the camera may focus on the background and the subject may be out of focus. Example: A far-off portrait subject at some distance from the background 2 The subject contains many fine details.
❚❚ Supported Standards • DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File Systems (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.3: The D3200 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.
Battery Life The number of shots that can be taken with fully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, and how the camera is used. Sample figures for EN-EL14 (1030 mAh) batteries are given below. • Single-frame release mode (CIPA standard 1): Approximately 540 shots • Continuous release mode (Nikon standard 2): Approximately 1800 shots 1 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.
Index Symbols A C i (Auto mode)................................ 22 j (Auto (flash off) mode) ........... 22 k (Portrait) ....................................... 25 l (Landscape)................................. 25 p (Child)............................................ 25 m (Sports).......................................... 26 n (Close up) ..................................... 26 o (Night portrait)........................... 26 P (Programmed auto).................... 54 S (Shutter-priority auto) ..........
E Edit movie...................................93, 96 Electronic rangefinder...................42 Exif version 2.3 .....................130, 208 Exposure........................53, 60, 61, 63 Exposure compensation...............63 Exposure indicator...................57, 84 Exposure lock ...................................61 Exposure meters.................... 24, 140 Exposure mode................................53 External microphone........... 91, 177 Eye-Fi upload.................................
Preset manual (White balance) 69, 72 Press the shutter-release button all the way down ................... 23, 24 Press the shutter-release button halfway...................................... 23, 24 Print (DPOF)....................................117 Print date.........................................144 Print select ......................................117 Printing ............................................114 Programmed auto.......................... 54 Protecting photographs ............
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