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Product Documentation Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. The documentation for this product consists of a User’s Manual (this booklet) and a Reference Manual (pdf ). To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product. For information on basic camera operations, see the User’s Manual (this booklet).
Package Contents Confirm that the package contains the following items: BS-1 accessory shoe cover DK-20 rubber eyecup BF-1B body cap D3200 camera EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery (with terminal cover) MH-24 battery charger (plug adapter supplied in countries or regions where required; shape depends on country of sale) AN-DC3 strap UC-E17 USB cable EG-CP14 audio/video cable DK-5 eyepiece cap (0 26) ViewNX 2 CD-ROM User’s Manual (this booklet) Reference CD (contains the Reference Manual) Warranty
Table of Contents Package Contents........................................................................................................................i For Your Safety .......................................................................................................................... iv Notices........................................................................................................................................... v Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera.....................
P, S, A, and M Modes 36 Mode P (Programmed Auto) ..............................................................................................36 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) ..........................................................................................37 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto).......................................................................................37 Mode M (Manual)........................................................................................................
For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using this Nikon A This product.
A Observe proper precautions when handling the charger • Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. • Do not short the charger terminals. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the charger. • Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire. • Do not go near the charger during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.
Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Notices for Customers in Europe CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.
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X Introduction X 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. 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 1 Mode dial ...................................3 Eyelet for camera strap...........6 R (information) button......
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................8 Rubber eyecup Infrared receiver (rear)..........25 Monitor Viewing settings ..................5 Live view ..............................39 Viewing photographs.......17 K button Playback...............................17 G button Menu.....................................52 X button Playback zoom in W/Q button Thumbnails/playback zoom out.......................
The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes and g mode: X g Mode (0 19) Take and view pictures and adjust settings with the help of an on-screen guide. P, S, A, and M Modes (0 36) Select these modes for full control over camera settings. • P—Programmed auto • S—Shutter-priority auto • A—Aperture-priority auto • M—Manual 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 2 Focus indicator .......................13 3 Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator 4 Shutter speed .................. 37, 38 5 Aperture (f-number) ...... 37, 38 6 Battery indicator ....................11 7 Number of exposures remaining ............................ 11 Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills .........................................
The Information Display X 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. 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).............. 12 Scene modes...................... 15 Guide mode .......................
First Steps Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries or memory cards. 1 Attach the strap. Attach the strap securely to the two eyelets on the camera body as shown below. 2 X Charge the battery. If a plug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter as shown below at left, making sure the plug is fully inserted. Insert the battery and plug the charger in. An exhausted battery will fully charge in about an hour and thirty minutes.
4 Insert a memory card (available separately). Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation and then slide the card until it clicks into place. 4GB X 5 Attach a lens. Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. Keeping marks aligned, position lens on camera, then rotate until lens clicks into place. Autofocus is available with AF-S lenses.
7 Choose a language and set the camera clock. Use the multi selector and J button to select a language and set the camera clock. Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item X Select highlighted item or display sub-menu Move cursor down q w Select language r Select time zone t Select daylight saving time option 8 e Set time and date Select date format Note: The language and date/time can be changed at any time using the Language and Time zone and date options in the setup menu (0 53).
D X Charging the Battery Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages iv–v and 64–66 of this manual. Charge the battery indoors at ambient temperatures of 5–35 °C (41–95 °F). Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C/32 °F or above 40 °C/104 °F; failure to observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance. Capacity may be reduced and charging times may increase at battery temperatures from 0 °C/32 °F to 15 °C/59 °F and from 45 °C/113 °F to 60 °C/140 °F.
A 4GB Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off, open the memory card slot cover, and press the card in to eject it (q). The card can then be removed by hand (w). X The Write Protect Switch SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data.
s Basic Photography Battery Level and Card Capacity Before shooting, check the battery level and number of exposures remaining. s 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Check the battery level. 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. 1 s 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 s 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. Focus: press halfway Shoot: press all the way down s 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 12–14. 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.
I Playback and Deletion Photographs are automatically displayed for a few seconds after shooting. If no photograph is displayed in the monitor, the most recent picture can be viewed by pressing the K button. Viewing Photographs I 1 Press the K button. A photograph will be displayed in the monitor. K button 2 View additional pictures. Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing 4 or 2 or rotating the command dial.
❚❚ Thumbnail Playback Use the multi selector or command dial to highlight images and press J to display the highlighted image full frame. Press X to reduce the number of images displayed. W (Q) button ❚❚ Calendar Playback Press the W (Q) button to toggle between the date list and the list of thumbnails for the selected date. Use the multi selector to highlight dates in the date list or to highlight pictures in the thumbnail list. Press X when the cursor is in the date list to return to 72-frame playback.
! Guide Mode 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 11) ! Number of exposures remaining (0 11) Shooting mode: A guide mode indicator appears on the shooting mode icon. Choose from the following items: Shoot Take pictures. 19 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 uploa
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.
z More on Photography Release Mode Choose from the following release modes: Mode Description 8 I Single frame: Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is pressed. E " z # J 1 Continuous: While shutter-release button is held down, camera records up to 4 frames per second. Self-timer: Use self-timer for self-portraits or to reduce blurring caused by camera shake (0 25).
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 71) 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), and the focus point for automatic or manual focus can be selected using the multi selector. 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.
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 z Description User selects focus point using multi selector; camera focuses on c Single-point AF subject in selected focus point only. Use with stationary subjects.
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. Image Quality Choose a file format and compression ratio (image quality). Option File type Description NEF (RAW) + NEF/ Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image and one fine-quality JPEG JPEG fine JPEG image.
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 33). 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 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. z 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.
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.
tP, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture. See the Reference Manual for more information on each mode. 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.
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. To choose a shutter speed, rotate the command dial.
Mode M (Manual) In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speeds of “Bulb” and “Time” are available for long time-exposures of fireworks or the night sky. Shutter speed is set by rotating the command dial, E (N) button aperture by pressing E (N) and rotating the command dial (the maximum and minimum values for aperture vary with the lens used).
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 42. Focus point x 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: Mode Description The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait subjects. 8 Face-priority AF Use for portraits. Use for hand-held shots of landscapes and other non-portrait 9 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 41). 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 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.
D Shooting in Live View Mode To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with exposure, remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap before shooting (0 26). Although they will not appear in the final picture, distortion may be visible in the monitor if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame. Bright light sources may leave after-images in the monitor when the camera is panned. Bright spots may also appear.
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 43) 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 53): 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.
1 Select Movie settings. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Movie settings in the shooting menu and press 2. G button 2 Choose movie options. Highlight the desired item and press 2, then highlight an option and press J. y D Using an External Microphone The optional ME-1 stereo microphone (0 62) can be used to record sound in stereo or to reduce noise caused by lens vibration being recorded during autofocus.
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 17). Press J to start playback. 1 icon Length Current position/total length Volume Movie progress bar Guide The following operations can be performed: To Use Description Pause Pause playback. Resume playback when movie is paused or during rewind/ advance.
UMenu Guide 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 • C: Shooting • B: Setup • • N: Retouch m: Recent settings Slider shows position in current menu. Current settings are shown by icons. Menu options Options in current menu. d U If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help can be displayed by pressing the W (Q) button.
Menu Guide ❚❚ D Playback Menu: Managing Images Delete Playback folder Playback display options Image review Rotate tall Slide show DPOF print order ❚❚ C Shooting Menu: Shooting Options Reset shooting menu Set Picture Control Image quality Image size White balance ISO sensitivity settings Active D-Lighting Auto distortion control Color space Noise reduction AF-area mode Built-in AF-assist illuminator Metering Movie settings Flash cntrl for built-in flash ❚❚ B Setup Menu: Camera Setup Reset setup option
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 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 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 U Select the highlighted item. Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button.
Q ViewNX 2 Installing ViewNX 2 Install the supplied software to display and edit photographs and movies that have been copied to your computer. Before installing ViewNX 2, confirm that your computer meets the system requirements on page 57. 1 ViewNX 2TM Your Imaging Toolbox Start the computer and insert the installer CD. Windows Mac OS Double-click icon on desktop Double-click Welcome icon 2 Select a language.
4 Exit the installer. Windows Mac OS Click Yes Click OK The following software is installed: • ViewNX 2 5 A • Apple QuickTime (Windows only) Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. System Requirements Windows CPU Q OS RAM Mac OS • Photos/JPEG movies: PowerPC G4 (1 GHz or better), • Photos/JPEG movies: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, G5, Intel Core series, or Xeon series • H.264 movies (playback): PowerPC G5 Dual or or Core series, 1.
Using ViewNX 2 Copy Pictures to the Computer 1 Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied UC-E17 USB cable and then turn the camera on. • SD card slot: If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot, the card can be inserted directly in the slot.
4 Terminate the connection. If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot. View Pictures Pictures are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete.
n Technical Notes Compatible 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.
Other Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D3200. Power sources Filters Viewfinder eyepiece accessories n 61 Software • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 (0 6): Additional EN-EL14 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives. • Battery Charger MH-24 (0 6): Recharge 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 25): 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).
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.
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.
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). Lens not attached n 67 Viewfinder Solution B Set lens aperture ring to minimum aperture (highest (flashes) f-number).
Indicator Monitor Not available if Eye-Fi card is locked. This card is not formatted. Format card? Viewfinder (/k (flashes) T (flashes) j/A/s (flashes) Card is full — ● (flashes) Subject is too bright s (flashes) Subject is too dark No Bulb in S mode — — Flash error Solution Eye-Fi card is locked (write protected). Slide card writeprotect switch to “write” position. Format card or turn camera off and insert new memory card. • Reduce quality or size. • Delete photographs. • Insert new memory card.
Indicator Monitor 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. Viewfinder O (flashes) — Solution Release shutter. If error persists or appears frequently, consult Nikon-authorized service representative. Consult Nikon-authorized service representative. Wait for the internal circuits to cool before resuming live view or movie recording.
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 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 Movie Metering Metering method Frame size (pixels) and frame rate n 73 • 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 TTL exposure metering using main image sensor M
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. 89 g (3.
A AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR lens The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR.
A 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.
DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION.
