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1. close up 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 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 Use for a natural balance between the main subject and the background in portraits taken under low light Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur 18 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 P button Viewing Photographs 1 Press the gt button A photograph will be displayed in the monitor 10003200 DSC_0012 JPG 15 04 2012 11 03 49 weno gt button 2 View additional pictures Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing lt or P or rotating the command dial Display pictures To display images in contact sheets of four nine or 72 images thumbnail playback press the amp amp button To view images taken on a selected date calendar playback press the amp amp button when 72 images are displayed 10003200 DSC_00 15 04 2012 10 02 Full frame Thumbnail playback Calendar playback playback 19 BE Thumbnail Playback Use the multi selector
2. 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the amp button Press the lt button again to place the cursor in the information display HA 0 0 0 0 z w GiBSet 517 W button Information display 2 Display image size options Highlight the current image size in the information display and press HA 0 0 0 0 GidBack lt 3Move WOK 3 Choose an image size Highlight an option and press 68 To return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway GiJBack Move WROK File Names Photographs are stored as image files with names of the form DSC_nnnn xxx where nnnn is a four digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in ascending order by the camera and xxx is one of the following three letter extensions NEF for NEF images JPG for JPEG images or MOV for movies The NEF and JPEG files recorded at a setting of NEF RAW JPEG fine have the same file names but different extensions Using the Built in Flash The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects BE Using the Built in Flash a amp and Ei Modes 1 Choose a flash mode m 35 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 fthe flash does not pop up automatically DO NOT att
3. 31 FEMAINING osssssssssssssssssssssseses 12 Focus point i White balance recording Eye Fi connection indicator indicator Manual flash indicator K appears when memory Flash compensation indicator remains for over 1000 for optional flash units i EXPOSUIES ccssssssseesessseeseeseees 12 Ee Print date indicator 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 a 2 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 Battery Charging charging complete 3 Insert the battery Insert the battery in the orientation shown 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 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 5 Attach a lens Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed Keeping marks ali
4. 8 or basic approx 1 16 compression e NEF RAW JPEG Single photograph recorded in both NEF RAW and JPEG formats Picture Control System Standard Neutral Vivid Monochrome Portrait Landscape selected Picture Control can be modified Media SD Secure Digital and UHS I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards File system DCF Design Rule for Camera File System 2 0 DPOF Digital Print Order Format Exif Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras 2 3 PictBridge Viewfinder Viewfinder Eye level pentamirror single lens reflex viewfinder Frame coverage Approx 95 horizontal and 95 vertical Magnification Approx 0 8 x 50 mm f 1 4 lens at infinity 1 0 m Eyepoint 18 mm 1 0 m from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens Diopter adjustment 1 7 0 5 m Focusing screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen Reflex mirror Quick return Lens aperture Instant return electronically controlled 72 73 Lens Compatible lenses Shutter Type Speed Flash sync speed Release Release mode Frame advance rate Self timer Exposure Metering Metering method Range ISO 100 f 1 4 lens 20 C 68 F Exposure meter coupling Mode Exposure compensation Exposure lock ISO sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index Active D Lighting 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 len
5. Stereo mini pin jack 3 5mm diameter Supported languages Supported languages 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 Soanish Swedish Thai Turkish Ukrainian Power source Battery One rechargeable Li ion EN EL14 battery AC adapter EH 5b AC adapter requires EP 5A power connector available separately Tripod socket Tripod socket 1 4 in ISO 1222 Dimensions weight Dimensions W x H x D Approx 125 x 96 x 76 5 mm 5 0 x 3 8 x 3 1 in Weight Approx 505 g 1 Ib 1 8 oz with battery and memory card but without body cap approx 455 g 1 Ib camera body only Operating environment Temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Humidity Less than 85 no condensation e Unless otherwise stated all figures are for a camera with a fully charged battery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 C 68 F e Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain 76 7 EE MH 24 battery charger Rated input AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 2 A maximum Rated output DC 8 4 V 0 9 A Supported batteries Nikon rechargeable Li ion battery EN EL14 Charging
6. JPEG image Raw 12 bit data from the image sensor are saved directly to the memory NEF RAW NEF card Settings such as white balance and contrast can be adjusted after shooting JPEG fine Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 4 fine quality JPEG normal JPEG Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 8 normal quality JPEG basic Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 16 basic quality 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the amp button Press the lt button again to place the cursor in the information display 4 HA 0 0 0 0 z ow Set 517 W button Information display 2 Display image quality options rs Highlight the current image quality in the information display and press H4 0 0 0 0 GidBack Move MOK 3 Choose a file type Image quality w Highlight an option and press To return to gt ZT shooting mode press the shutter release button 132 ma halfway a GidBack Move MOK 32 Image Size Image size is measured in pixels Choose from the following options Image size Print size cm in Large 50 9 x 33 9 20 1 x 13 3 M Medium 38 2 x 25 4 15 x 10 S Small 25 5 x 16 9 10 x 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
7. avoid hot or extremely cold locations Repeat this process at least once every six months e Turning the camera on and off repeatedly when the battery is fully discharged will shorten battery life Batteries that have been fully discharged must be charged before use 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 A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement Purchase a new EN EL14 battery Charge the battery before use When taking photographs on important occasions ready a spare EN EL14 battery and keep it fully charged Depending on your location it may be difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice Note that on cold days the capacity of batteries tends to decrease Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking photographs outside in cold weather Keep a spare battery in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary Once warmed a cold battery may recover some of its charge Used batteries are a valuable resource recycle in accord with local regulations 68 69 Error Messages This secti
8. between ISO 200 and Hi 1 4137 If shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are not in these ranges when live view starts they will automatically be set to supported values and remain at these values when live view ends Note that ISO sensitivity is fixed at the value selected the camera does not adjust ISO sensitivity automatically when On is selected for ISO sensitivity settings gt Auto ISO sensitivity control in the shooting menu M 55 SHOOTING MENU Color space sRGB Noise reduction OFF AF area mode 1 Select Movie settings Press the MENU button to display the menus Highlight Movie settings in the shooting menu and press P Built in AF assist illuminator ON Metering Flash cntrl for built in flash TTL MENU button 2 Choose movie options Movie settings Highlight the desired item and press then i Frame size frame rate me gt highlight an option and press 68 Movie quality HIGH Microphone oA Manual movie settings OFF V Using an External Microphone The optional ME 1 stereo microphone M 64 can be used to record sound in stereo or to reduce noise caused by lens vibration being recorded during autofocus The Count Down Display A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically M 45 Depending on shooting conditions the timer may appear immediately when movie recording begins Note that regardless of the amount of recording time available live view will still en
9. or are too small too large too bright too dark or similar in color or brightness to the background 44 EE The Live View Display D oa aE aS ENESE A INL 2 4 OSm008 430s L Mts S 0 FCC Ip a l ET E r B 125 F56 100 517 Item Description aa 1 Shootingmode The mode currently selected with the mode dial K l No movie icon Indicates that movies can not be recorded 49 l r The amount of time remaining before live view ends Time remaining automatically Displayed if shooting will end in 30 s or less FaR Microphone fee sensitivity Microphone sensitivity for movie recording 51 Sound level for audio recording Displayed in red if level is too Sound level high adjust microphone sensitivity accordingly Left L and 51 right R channel indicators appear when optional ME 1 or other stereo microphone is used 6 Focus mode The current focus mode 42 7 AF areamode The current AF area mode 43 ieee The recording time remaining in movie mode 49 9 Movie frame size The frame size of movies recorded in movie mode 51 Manual movie Displayed when On is selected for Manual movie settings in 0 e e e 51 settings indicator mode M The current focus point The display varies with the option selected for AF area mode M 43 Exposure Indicates whether the photograph would be under or over 12 indicator exposed at curren
10. such as lenses or optional flash units should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction Life Long Learning As part of Nikon s Life Long Learning commitment to ongoing product support and education continually updated information is available on line at the following sites e For users in the U S A http www nikonusa com e For users in Europe and Africa http www europe nikon com support e For users in Asia Oceania and the Middle East http www nikon asia com Visit these sites to keep up to date with the latest product information tips answers to frequently asked questions FAQs and general advice on digital imaging and photography Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area See the following URL for contact information http imaging nikon com Vii Introduction 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 COON OA RAND BED Mode dial sesionin 3 BD Built in flas
11. M 7 or delete some photos 20 M125 F56 E a goo 2 00 0 0 M Set 517 Zi 5 i gw HA 00 2 0 ease 12 13 Point and Shoot Photography amp and Modes This section describes how to take photographs in and modes automatic point and shoot modes in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions a g 1 Turn the camera on Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on The information display will appear in the monitor 2 Select or Mode To shoot where use of a flash is prohibited photograph infants or capture natural lighting under low light select auto flash off mode by rotating the mode dial to Otherwise rotate the dial to G auto 3 Ready the camera When framing photographs in the viewfinder hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep your upper body stable When framing photographs in portrait tall orientation hold the camera as shown at right In mode shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor use of a tripod is recommended 4 Frame the photograph Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in at least one of the 11 focus points iol 1 Focus point 5 Pres
12. camera at the sun or other strong light sources Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera s internal circuitry The camera can record both video and sound do not cover the microphone on the front of the camera during recording Note that the built in microphone may record lens noise during autofocus and vibration reduction Flash lighting can not be used during movie recording Live view may end automatically to prevent damage to the camera s internal circuits exit live view when the camera is not in use Note that the temperature of the camera s internal circuits may rise and noise bright spots randomly spaced bright pixels or fog may be displayed in the following instances the camera may also become noticeably warm but this does not indicate a malfunction e The ambient temperature is high e The camera has been used for extended periods in live view or to record movies e The camera has been used in continuous release mode for extended periods If live view does not start when you press the y button wait for the internal circuits to cool and then try again Matrix metering is used regardless of the metering method selected Shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are adjusted automatically unless On is selected for Manual movie settings 2151 and the camera is in mode M See Also For information on the indicators displayed in live view see page 45 For information on choosing focus and AF area
13. control systems may not function as expected may be displayed when the image on the matte when the lens is shifted and or tilted or an screen in the viewfinder is not in focus Focus aperture other than the maximum aperture is manually until image in viewfinder is in focus used 8 With maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster 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 CPU contacts Aperture ring CPU lens m Type G lens Type D lens 1X NIKKOR Lenses IX NIKKOR lenses can not be used Lens f number The f number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the lens Other Accessories At the time of writing the following accessories were available for the D3200 e Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL14 11 6 Additional EN EL14 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon authorized service representatives EN EL14a batteries can also be used Power e Battery Charger MH 24 M 6 Recharge EN EL14a and EN EL14 batteries sources e Power Connector EP 5A AC Adapter EH 5b These accessories can be used to power the camera for extended periods EH 5a and EH 5 AC adapters can also be used A power connector EP 5A is required to connect the camera to the EH 5b EH 5a or EH 5 e Filters intended for special effects photography may interfere with autofocu
14. default settings turn the camera off and then on again Start Shooting Highlight an option and press 69 e Use the viewfinder Use live view Shoot movies More settings Back Net R517 If More settings is displayed you can highlight this option and press to access the following settings the settings available vary with the shooting option selected Woresetinss Flash settings gt Flash mode e ISO sensitivity settings gt aaa Flash settings gt Flash Auto ISO sensitivity control compensation e Set Picture Control e Release mode e Exposure compensation e ISO sensitivity settings gt e White balance ISO sensitivity 22 BE View Delete View single photos View multiple photos Choose a date HE 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 View a slide show Delete photos 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 Slot empty release lock Only available when compatible Eye Fi memory card is inserted Changes to Image quality Image size Auto off timers Print date Playback folder Playback display options all Display and sound se
15. in the viewfinder If necessary viewfinder focus can be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses The Setup Menu Language and date time settings can be changed at any time using the Language and Time zone and date options in the setup menu Basic 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 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 lt button to view the information display if the monitor does not turn on the battery is exhausted and must be recharged Information display Viewfinder C Battery fully charged Cm Battery partially discharged a 4 wno HA 0 0 i 0 0 GidSet 517 Low battery Ready fully charged spare battery or CE prepare to charge battery CE C Battery exhausted shutter release disabled Charge or flashes flashes exchange battery 3 Check the number of exposures remaining The information display and viewfinder show the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings values over 1 000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred e g values between 1 200 and 1 299 are shown as 1 2 K Ifa warning is displayed stating that there is not enough memory for additional photographs insert another memory card
16. local government bonds even if such copies or reproductions are stamped Sample The copying or reproduction of paper money coins or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies shares bills checks gift certificates etc commuter passes or coupon tickets except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company Also do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government licenses issued by public agencies and private groups ID cards and tickets such as passes and meal coupons Disposing of Data Storage Devices e Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books music paintings woodcuts prints maps drawings movies and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage
17. modes see page 42 and 43 See page 48 for information on focusing in live view 51 Movie Settings Use the Movie settings option in the shooting menu to adjust the following settings e 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 M 55 Frame Framesize framerate rate Movie quality Frame size pixels Frame fata Maximum bit rate Mbps Maximum length high quality Normal 1920 x 1080 ai nee 20 min 1280 x 720 1 Listed value Actual frame rates for a 50p 30p 25p and 24p are 59 94 50 29 97 25 and 23 976 fps respectively 2 Available when NTSC is selected for Video mode 3 Available when PAL is selected for Video mode e Microphone Turn the built in or optional ME 1 stereo microphones on or off or adjust microphone sensitivity Choose Auto sensitivity to adjust sensitivity automatically Microphone off to turn sound recording off to select microphone sensitivity manually select Manual sensitivity and choose a sensitivity e Manual movie settings Choose On to allow manual Movie settings adjustments to shutter speed and ISO sensitivity when the ga 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
18. press To return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway GidBack Move WOK 35 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 red eye reduction Use for portraits Red eye reduction lamp lights before flash fires reducing red eye off Flash does not fire even when lighting is poor or subject is back lit SLOW slow sync Shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light Use to include background lighting in portraits REAR rear curtain sync Flash fires just before shutter closes creating a stream of light behind moving light sources below at right If this icon is not displayed flash will fire as the shutter opens front curtain sync the effect this produces with moving light sources is shown below at left Front curtain sync Choosing a Flash Mode The flash mode can also be A Flash mode 5 selected by pressing the button and rotating the command dial in P S A and M modes raise the flash before MEME 2 00 00 using the A button to choose the flash mode s button Command dial Information display The Built in Flash For information on the lenses that can be us
19. time 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 x H x D Approx 70 x 26 x 97 mm 2 8 x 1 0 x 3 8 in excluding plug adapter Weight Approx 96 g 3 4 oz excluding plug adapter EE EN EL14 rechargeable Li ion battery Type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Rated capacity 7 4V 1030 mAh Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions W x H x D Approx 38 x 53 x 14mm 1 5 x 2 1 x 0 6 in Weight Approx 48 g 1 7 oz excluding terminal cover EE AF S DX NIKKOR 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6G VR II lens Type Type G AF S DX lens with built in CPU and F mount Focal length 18 55 mm Maximum aperture f 3 5 5 6 Lens construction 11 elements in 8 groups including 1 aspherical lens element Angle of view 76 28 50 Focal length scale Graduated in millimeters 18 24 35 45 55 Distance information Output to camera Zoom Manual zoom using independent zoom ring Focusing Autofocus controlled by Silent Wave Motor and separate focus ring for manual focus Vibration reduction Lens shift using voice coil motors VCMs Minimum focus distance AF 0 28 m 0 92 ft from focal plane at all zoom positions e MF 0 25 m 0 82 ft from focal plane at all zoom positions Diaphragm blades 7 rounded diaphragm opening Diaphragm Fully automatic Aperture range e 18mm focal length f 3 5 22 e 55mm focal length f 5 6 36 The minimum aperture
20. to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock e Do not short the charger terminals Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the charger e Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth Continued use could result in fire e Do not go near the charger during thunderstorms Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock e Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock Notices e No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without Nikon s prior written permission e Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice Notices for Customers in the U S A The Battery Charger e Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC to AC inverters Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations ZA CD ROMs CD ROMs containing software or manu
21. viewing movies with a frame size of 1280x720 or more ata frame rate of 30 fps or above or movies with a frame size of 1920x1080 or more e H 264 movies editing 2 6 GHz or better Core 2 Duo e GPU that supports QuickTime H 264 hardware acceleration recommended Mac OS X version 10 5 8 or 10 6 8 10 7 2 512 MB or more 2 GB or more recommended A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk 1 GB or more recommended Resolution 1024768 pixels XGA or more 12801024 pixels SXGA or more recommended Color 24 bit color True Color or more Resolution 1024768 pixels XGA or more 12801024 pixels SXGA or more recommended Color 24 bit color millions of colors or more Using ViewNX 2 Copy Pictures to the Computer 1 Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer Choose one of the following methods e 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 e SD card slot If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot the card can be inserted directly in the slot e SD card reader Connect a card reader available separately from third party suppliers to the computer and insert the memory card 2 Start Nikon Transfer 2 Ifa message is displayed prompting you to choose a program select Nikon Transfer 2 Windows 7 If the following dia
22. your smartphone or tablet to view Nikon a digital camera manuals anytime anywhere Nikon Manual Viewer 2 can be 4 downloaded free of charge from the App Store and Google Play Download of the app andany product manuals requires an Internet connection for which fees may be levied by your phone or Internet service provider Z For Your Safet Before using the camera for the first time read the safety instructions in For Your Safety CO iv vii Package Contents Confirm that the package contains the following items _ BS 1 accessory shoe cover _ DK 20 rubber eyecup _ BF 1B body cap _ EN EL14 rechargeable MH 24 battery charger plug AN DC3 strap Li ion battery with terminal adapter supplied in countries or cover regions where required shape depends on country of sale UC E17 USB cable EG CP14 audio video cable DK 5 eyepiece cap 41 28 _ ViewNX 2 CD ROM _ Reference CD contains the Reference Manual l User s Manual this booklet Warranty Purchasers of the lens kit option should confirm that the package also includes a lens Memory cards are sold separately Cameras purchased in Japan display menus and messages in English and Japanese only other languages are not supported We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause EE Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need the following symbols and conventions are used V
23. Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA D3200 User s Manual Nikon Manual Viewer 2 K Use the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app to view manuals anytime anywhere on your smartphone or f tablet y Pri Product Documentation 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 ites For complete product camera operations see the information see the User s Manual this D3200 Reference Manual booklet available on the lO supplied reference CD The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later available for free download from the Adobe website 1 Start the computer and insert the reference CD 2 Double click the CD Nikon D3200 icon in Computer or My Computer Windows or on the desktop Macintosh 3 Double click the INDEX pdf icon to display a language selection screen and click a language to display the Reference Manual Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used Digitutor Digitutor a series of watch and learn manuals in movie form is available from the following website http www nikondigitutor com index_eng html Nikon Manual Viewer 2 Install the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app on
24. TERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately The following apply only to users in European countries e This product is designated for separate m collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste e Separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources and prevent negative consequences for human health and the environment that might result from incorrect disposal e For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately The following apply only to users in European countries e All batteries whether marked with this symbol or not are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste e For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner digital camera or other device may be punishable by law e Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money coins securities government bonds or
25. This icon marks cautions information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera This icon marks notes information that should be read before using the camera CH This icon marks references to other pages in this manual Menu items options and messages displayed in the camera monitor are shown in bold Table of Contents PAG IS ONTEN no N E i FOr VOU Sale carnea a ass weaanctnaaeiaont ears eases action iv NOUO E A AA E ENO AE E A V Introduction 1 Getting to Know the CaMePa cscsssssssssssssscscscscssssssesescscssssesesesescsessssesesescseseesseeseseseseseesees 1 TE E EOU a a a E EE NES 1 The Mode Dial eisprepn nnee ETO 3 TREVINO AENEA E 4 The Information Display esnin RR 5 EEEE e EEEE EI I AEO A EN O ETE N O A AS 6 Basic Photography 12 Battery Level and Card Capacity sesesesesssesssessseessessseesserssesssesssessseosseonseosseosseosseeseeeseees 12 Point and Shoot Photography 1 and MOdeS c sessesssessessessscssessesssssseeseessesees 13 Creative Photography Scene Modes csssssssesscsssssssssssecsssssecesssssssssssesssssssseeesssesees 17 Playback and Deletion 19 Viewing Photographs lt casccossnsucssisssasenvsesancssansanensoerssn oarsancessbesnesduneasevesvaenveaanioneneseeneniaveninersins 19 Display PONT Ue saunai tonnes nates 19 Pekina PACOS oe nA cessor ene 20 Guide Mode 21 Guide Mode WIG TAUS saessecaveensscheratstavecsasresactapsenee a R RNR 22 Usina the GUIE s
26. alfunction Dust or lint on the monitor can be removed with a blower Stains can be removed by wiping lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury from broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes and mouth Moir Moir is an interference pattern created by the interaction of an image containing a regular repeating grid such as the pattern of weave in cloth or windows in a building with the camera image sensor grid If you notice moir in your photographs try changing the distance to the subject zooming in and out or changing the angle between the subject and the camera Caring for the Battery Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled Observe the following precautions when handling batteries e Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment e Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat e Keep the battery terminals clean e Turn the product off before replacing the battery e Remove the battery from the camera or charger when not in use and replace the terminal cover These devices draw minute amounts of charge even when off and could draw the battery down to the point that it will no longer function If the battery will not be used for some time insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it and storing it in a location with an ambient temperature of 15 to 25 C 59 to 77 F
27. all apertures blur moving objects and bring out background details Shutter speed Aperture Fast sh utter speed Slow shutter speed Large aperture f 5 6 Small aperture f 22 1 600S 1s Remember the higher the f number the smaller the aperture 39 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 HA 0 0 0 0 GidSet Command dial HOA 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 Short field depths are generally used in portraits to blur background details long field depths in landscape photographs to bring the foreground and background into focus To choose an aperture rotate the command dial the maximum and minimum values for aperture vary with the lens used ua 00 Ea 00 set 517 Command dial sE 5o Mode M Manual In manual ex
28. allow any part of this equipment consult a physician immediately A Do not disassemble Touching the product s internal parts could result in injury In the event of malfunction the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident remove the battery and or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon authorized service center for inspection A Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation A Do not remain in contact with the camera battery or charger for extended periods while the devices are on or in use Parts of the device become hot Leaving the device in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low temperature burns A Do not aim a flash at the operator of a motor vehicle Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents Z Observe caution when using the flash e Using the camera with the flash in close contact with the skin or other objects could cause burns e 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 A Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken
29. als should not be played back on audio CD equipment Playing CD ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment e Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product e While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area address provided separately IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U S A use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position Federal Communications Commission FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occ
30. area Do not store your camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in locations that e are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60 e are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields such as televisions or radios e are exposed to temperatures above 50 C 122 F or below 10 C 14 F Cleaning Use a blower to remove dust and lint then wipe gently with a soft dry cloth After Camera using the camera at the beach or seaside wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly body dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly Important Dust or other foreign matter inside the camera may cause damage not covered under warranty These glass elements are easily damaged Remove dust and lint with a blower If using an aerosol blower keep the can vertical to prevent the discharge of liquid To remove fingerprints and other stains apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and clean with care Remove dust and lint with a blower When removing fingerprints and other stains Monitor wipe the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather Do not apply pressure as this could result in damage or malfunction Lens mirror and viewfinder Do not use alcohol thinner or other volatile chemicals M Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon authorized service r
31. be displayed 2 Choose a release mode Highlight a release mode and press to return to the information display Photographs can be taken immediately GidBack Move WOK 25 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 M 2 Depending on the number of the images in the buffer recording may take from a few seconds to a few minutes Do not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the access lamp has gone out Q 2 If the camera is switched off while data remain in the buffer the power will not turn off until all images in the buffer have been recorded If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer the shutter release will be disabled and the images transferred to the memory card Continuous Release Mode Continuous release mode Qi can not be used with the built in flash rotate the mode dial to CQ 13 or turn the flash off GQ 34 36 Buffer Size The approximate number of images that can be stored in the memory buffer at current settings is shown in the viewfinder exposure count display while the shutter release button is pressed The illustrat
32. camera focuses If the camera is able to focus the focus point will be displayed in green if the camera is unable to focus the focus point will flash red note that pictures can be taken even when the focus point flashes red check focus in the monitor before shooting Except in amp and modes exposure can be locked by pressing the art O n button 4 Take the picture Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down The monitor turns off and the memory card access lamp lights during recording Do not remove the battery or memory card or unplug the optional AC adapter until Memory card access lamp recording is complete When shooting is complete the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds or until the shutter release button is pressed halfway The camera will then return to live view mode To exit press the amp button Focusing in Live View Follow the steps below to choose focus and AF area modes and position the focus point EE 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 pressed halfway For moving subjects Camera focuses continuously until shutter AF F Full time servo AF release button is pressed Focus locks when shutter release button is pressed halfway AF S Single servo AF MF Manual focus Focus manually 1 Place the cursor in the information I
33. communication between the accessories camera and smart devices running the Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility Approved Memory Cards The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D3200 Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recommended for movie recording Recording may end unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds are used SD memory cards SDHC memory cards 2 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB SDXC memory cards 3 SanDisk Toshiba Panasonic Lexar Media 64 GB 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 24 GB 32 GB 48 GB 64 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB Full HD Video oS 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 1 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used support 2 GB cards 2 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDHC compliant The camera supports UHS 1 3 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are on SDXC compliant The camera supports UHS 1 DP DP XC XC I B U Other cards have not been tested For more details on the above cards please contact the manufacturer 64 65 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
34. d automatically when the timer expires Wait for the internal circuits to cool before resuming movie recording Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a icon in full frame playback M 19 Press to start playback MB icon Length Current position total length 00m30sS 02m30s Volume 10003200 DSC_0013 MOV 15 04 2012 11 03 49 A aaa Movie progress bar Guide The following operations can be performed To Ue Description Pause Pause playback gt Resume playback when movie is paused or during rewind ay 0 advance Speed increases with each press from 2x to 4x to 8x to 16x Advance keep pressed to skip to beginning or end of movie first frame rewind is indicated by P in top right corner of monitor last frame by 4 If playback is paused movie rewinds or advances one frame at a time hold for continuous rewind or advance Skip 10s Rotate the command dial to skip ahead or back 10s Adjust volume amp amp Press amp to increase volume amp amp to decrease Edit movie To edit movie press 4 On while movie is paused Return to full Press A or P to exit to full frame playback frame playback 5 Exit to shooting v Press shutter release button halfway Monitor will turn off mode g N photographs can be taken immediately The N Icon Xl is displayed in full frame and movie playback if the movie was recorded without sound Menu Gui
35. de Most shooting playback and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus To view the menus press the MENU button Tabs Choose from the following menus e gt Playback e A Retouch e Shooting e Recent settings oY Setup SETUP MENU gt O Reset setup options Monitor brightness i Info display format j E J Auto info display Clean image sensor Current settings are shown by icons Lock mirror up for cleaning Video mode Slider shows position in current menu Menu options Options in current menu QO If a icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the P Reset setup options monitor help can be displayed by pressing the Qm on setup menu settings to default values button A description of the currently selected option or menu will be displayed while the button is pressed Press A or to scroll through the display Qe button Guide Mode To display the on screen guide rotate the mode dial to GUIDE 4 21 54 55 Menu Guide EE gt Playback Menu Managing Images Delete Image review Playback folder Rotate tall Playback display options Slide show BE es Shooting Menu Shooting Options Reset shooting menu ISO sensitivity settings Set Picture Control Active D Lighting Image quality Auto distortion control Image size Color space White balance Noise reduction EE Y Setup Menu Camera Setup Reset setup options Time zon
36. devices does not completely erase the original image data Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user s responsibility Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person erase all data using commercial deletion software or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information for example pictures of empty sky Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices AVC Patent Portfolio License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO i ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD AVC VIDEO AND OR ii DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE http www mpegla com Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry Only Nikon brand electronic accessories including chargers batt
37. displayed may vary depending on the size of the exposure increment selected with the camera Metering Full aperture Filter attachment size 52 mm P 0 75 mm Dimensions Approx 66 mm diameter x 59 5 mm distance from camera lens mount flange when lens is retracted Weight Approx 195 g 6 9 oz Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain AF S DX NIKKOR 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6G VR II 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 II Focal length mark Mounting mark 7 CPU contacts Rear lens cap A M mode switch Lens cap Focus ring Vibration reduction ON OFF switch Zoom ring The AF S DX NIKKOR 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6G VR II features a retractable lens barrel 78 79 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 e Single frame release mode CIPA standard Approximately 540 shots e 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 6G VR II
38. e and date Format memory card Language Monitor brightness Image comment Info display format Auto image rotation Auto info display Image Dust Off ref photo Clean image sensor Auto off timers Lock mirror up for cleaning Self timer Video mode Remote on duration HDMI Beep Flicker reduction Rangefinder DPOF print order AF area mode Built in AF assist illuminator Metering Movie settings Flash cntrl for built in flash File number sequence Buttons Slot empty release lock Print date Storage folder GPS Eye Fi upload Firmware version Only available when compatible Eye Fi memory card is inserted EE 4 Retouch Menu Creating Retouched Copies D Lighting NEF RAW processing Red eye correction Resize Trim Quick retouch Monochrome Straighten Filter effects Distortion control Color balance Fisheye Image overlay Color outline HE Recent Settings Color sketch Perspective control Miniature effect Selective color Edit movie The recent settings menu lists the twenty most recently used settings For More Information Information on individual menu options is available using the camera s on board help CQ 54 Using Camera Menus The multi selector and button are used to navigate the camera menus Move cursor up 4 button select highlighted item Cancel and return to sete highlighted item or previous menu display sub menu Move cursor down Follow the steps below to naviga
39. e sun Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light source for an extended period Intense light may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or produce a white blur effect in photographs Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on or while images are being recorded or deleted Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry To prevent an accidental interruption of power avoid carrying the product from one location to another while the AC adapter is connected Cleaning When cleaning the camera body use a blower to gently remove dust and lint then wipe gently with a soft dry cloth After using the camera at the beach or seaside wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly The lens and mirror are easily damaged Dust and lint should be gently removed with a blower When using an aerosol blower keep the can vertical to prevent discharge of liquid To remove fingerprints and other stains from the lens apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the lens carefully See the Reference Manual for information on cleaning the low pass filter Do not touch the shutter curtain The shutter curtain is extremely thin and easily damaged Under no circumstances should you exert press
40. ed with the built in flash see the Reference Manual Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows The flash has a minimum range of 0 6 m 2 ft and can not be used in the macro range of zoom lenses with a macro function 1125 The shutter release may be briefly disabled to protect the flash after it has been used for several consecutive shots The flash can be used again after a short pause Shutter Speeds Available with the Built in Flash Shutter speed is restricted to the following ranges when the built in flash is used Shutter speed Shutter speed a W P A 200 60 S 1 200 30 s 200 30 S 1 200 30 s Bulb 200 1 s Shutter speeds as slow as 30 s are available in slow sync rear curtain slow sync and slow sync red eye reduction modes 36 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 Mode ISO sensitivity a Auto P S A M 100 6400 in steps of 1 EV Hi 1 Other shooting modes _ Auto 100 6400 in steps of 1 EV Hi 1 1 Place the cursor in the information display I
41. empt to raise it by hand Failure to observe this precaution could damage the flash EE Using the Built in Flash P S A and M Modes 1 Raise the flash Press the 4 button to raise the flash 2 Choose a flash mode mM 35 3 Take pictures The flash will fire whenever a picture is taken Eid button Lowering the Built in Flash To save power when the flash is not in use press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place 34 Flash Mode The flash modes available vary with shooting mode auTO Auto gt CO BUTO Auto slow sync red eye S AUTO Auto red eye reduction AUTO _ Auto slow sync Flash off Flash off PA S M O 44 Fillfath 5 Fill flash amp Red eyereduction Red eye reduction SLOW Slowsynct red eye SREAR _ Rear curtain sync SLOW __ Slowsync SREAR Rear curtain slow sync SLOW appears in information display when setting is complete o 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the amp button Press the lt button again to place the cursor in the information display 125 F5 6 Kd HA 0 0 0 0 7 Set 517 W button Information display 2 Display flash mode options on 08 Highlight the current flash mode in the some information display and press 6 a HA 0 0 0 0 GidBack lt 3Move MOK 3 Choose a flash mode Highlight a mode and
42. epresentative once every one to two years and that it be serviced once every three to five years note that fees apply to these services Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is used professionally Any accessories regularly used with the camera such as lenses or optional flash units should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced 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 Avoid sudden changes in temperature Sudden changes in temperature such as those that occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day can cause condensation inside the device To prevent condensation place the device in a carrying case or plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor damage data stored on the memory card or affect the product s internal circuitry Do not leave the lens pointed at th
43. eries AC adapters and flash accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry The use of non Nikon electronic accessories could damage the camera and may void your Nikon warranty The use of third party rechargeable Li ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating igniting rupturing or leaking For more information about Nikon brand accessories contact a local authorized Nikon dealer M Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements THE USE OF NON NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY m Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon authorized service representative once every one to two years and that it be serviced once every three to five years note that fees apply to these services Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is used professionally Any accessories regularly used with the camera
44. f shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the amp button Press the lt button again to place the cursor in the information display K HA 0 0 0 0 7 Set 517 W button Information display 2 Display ISO sensitivity options ISO sensitivity Highlight the current ISO sensitivity in the information display and press cs HA 0 0 0 0 GidBack lt 3Move MOK 3 Choose an ISO sensitivity ISO sensitivity Highlight an option and press 6 To return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway om E3 100 GBack Move MOK 37 P 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 soeed 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 User can rotate command dial to choose from different combinations of shutter speed and aperture that will produce optimal exposure Command dial Shutter Speed and Aperture The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of shutter speed and aperture Fast shutter speeds and large apertures freeze moving objects and soften background details while slow shutter speeds and sm
45. g Camera Ments sssini aaa A 56 ViewNX 2 58 stalling WICWWIN XD espana O 58 USINO VOI 2 sce cecesacecs oceyecsvststa nssteeyeancerniaey ens NEEESE E AR EEEE ESETA 60 Copy Pictures to the Computer esessesessseesseesesesssseesseesseessseessseesseeoneessseeosseesseessseosssressees 60 VIEW PICIUVES ics aranana ee nvep eat nse meee 61 Technical Notes 62 COMP SUIS ENS CS aoea E A E E TOER 62 OU ACCESS OOS soran i A E E EAE 63 Approved Memory CardS sseessseesssessseesseesssessseessseesseeoseeossseosseessersseossseoseesssessseeosseesseesss 64 Caring for the CANONS es ctatic cs stssesits careatoterctavtaceucneseattontiaveansateencva tartan eieaalouaienbas 65 S82 9 A eee enc E ee ee ere ere or 65 EV AMI AGE os coeeasses ck dacs coe ceact A A E ed tee 65 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions csssssssssssssecsssesssssssssessssssessssecssseesees 66 Caring for the Camera sssesssssssessssecsssscsscsssecsesssscsssscsessssecsssscsessssucassucsucscsscaesncseesssesseenees 66 CAVING TOF TNE Bali y essnee nea 67 Error Messag Sisner a ini aa ariadna 69 DEG ON a EE A 72 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 sec
46. glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth A Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product e Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment e Do not short or disassemble the battery e Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery If you are using an AC adapter be sure it is unplugged e Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards e Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat e Do not immerse in or expose to water e Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins e Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged To avoid damage to the product be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains e When the battery is not in use attach the terminal cover and store in a cool dry place e The battery may be hot immediately after use or when the product has been used on battery power for an extended period Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool e Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery such as discoloration or deformation A Observe proper precautions when handling the charger e Keep dry Failure
47. gned position lens on camera then rotate until lens clicks into place Autofocus is available with AF S lenses When using autofocus with a lens equipped with an A M mode switch slide the switch to A if the lens has an M A M switch select M A for autofocus with manual override For information on other lenses that can be used with the D3200 see page 62 If the lens has a vibration reduction VR switch select ON to reduce the effects of vibration 6 Turn the camera on A language selection dialog will be displayed 7 Choosea language and set the camera clock Use the multi selector and button to select a language and set the camera clock Move cursor up button select highlighted item Select highlighted item or display sub menu Language LANG Time zone Time zone and date e tina Date format Dansk i tii Y M D Year Month Day Endih _ _ s_ l WD Y Month Day Year Espafiol MON vay tea FFT P EOE E ITT D WY Day Month Year Frangais UTC O 01 01 2012 00 00 02 Indonesia 0K10 Select language Select time zone Select date format Time zone and date Time zone and date Note The lang uage and Daylight saving ti Date and ti 5 aylight saving time ate and time date time can be changed YMD HMS at any time using the PA 12804 159m 10800800 Language and Time zone and date options in LO 55 Select daylight saving Set time and date Scns time option Lenses with Re
48. gs l Flash mode 4 Flash compensation Ha 0 0 Back Net 517 the currently selected option willbe help icon displayed while the button is pressed Press A or W to scroll through the display Flash mode oan Choose the flash mode Different lighting effects are available The steps involved and the options available differ depending on the mode 24 More on Photography Release Mode Choose from the following release modes Mode Description 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 per second Self timer Use self timer for self portraits or to reduce blurring caused by camera shake 4 27 Delayed remote Shutter is released 2 s after shutter release button on optional ML L3 CQ 64 remote control is pressed M 27 Quick response remote Shutter is released when shutter release button on optional ML L3 M 64 remote control is pressed M 27 Quiet shutter release As for single frame except that mirror does not click back into place a while shutter release button is fully pressed allowing user to control timing of click made by mirror which is also quieter than in single frame mode Also beep does not sound when camera focuses keeping noise to a minimum in quiet surroundings We T Press Si 8 8 A list of release mode options will
49. h esses 34 A Accessory shoe for optional IFJ Eyelet for camera strap 6 4 EA button flash units 3 EA information button 46 Flash Mode esses 34 4 Connector for external N a button Flash compensation MICFOPNONE ececsee0 51 64 Exposure compensation Speaker ciassa 51 44 USB and A V connector Adjusting aperture 40 15 Focal plane mark e Connecting to a Flash compensation 16 Eyelet for camera strap 6 COMPUTER sissdesiecesvedseatesanss 60 WE Shutter release button 15 16 Microphone w eeseesseecsssssssesssseees 53 EQ HDMI mini pin connector 6 Power SWITCH cecscsssesesceseees 2 18 Connector cover EJ Accessory terminal 0 64 Movie record button 49 Fn button AF assist illuminator k Using the Fn button Self timer laMp ssssssssssssssss 27 EJ Mounting Mark 7 Red eye reduction lamp 36 PXJ Lens release button 11 IE Infrared receiver front 27 P Mirror K Body cap FJ Lens mount K CPU contacts Accessory shoe cover The Camera Body Continued DE ii BG Viewfinder eyepiece 9 E Tripod socket K IF Rubber eyecup a Diopter adjustment 3 Infrared receiver rear 27 CONTO sorsana 9 l Power connector cover for Y Monitor it O n button optional power connector Viewing Settings s0s 5 Using the at O n button A Battery chamber cover latch Live VICW sesse 41 Protecting photographs Ha ee
50. he 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 The battery will not charge if its temperature is below 0 C 32 F or above 60 C 140 F If the CHARGE lamp flashes quickly about eight times a second during charging confirm that the temperature is in the correct range and then unplug the charger and remove and reinsert the battery If the problem persists cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon authorized service representative Do not attempt to charge a fully charged battery Failure to observe this precaution will result in reduced battery performance Use the charger with compatible batteries only Unplug when not in use Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and open the battery chamber cover Pressthe AS battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand m Formatting Memory Cards If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or if B SETUP MENU the card has been formatted in another device select Format o memory card in the setup menu and follow the on screen instructions to format the card Q 55 Note that this permanently deletesany data LANTI T the card may contain Be sure to copy any photographs and other data Rane Lock mirror up for c
51. hese modes for simple point and shoot photography e O Auto A 13 e Auto flash off 1 13 Scene Modes The camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the scene selected with the mode dial Match your selection to the scene being photographed e Portrait V 17 e amp Sports 2 18 e i Landscape M 17 e W Close up 18 e amp Child 17 e Fa Night portrait 2 18 Scene Auto Selector Live View AUTO Selecting live view in amp or mode enables automatic scene selection scene auto selector Q 46 when autofocus is used The Viewfinder CA ISO is ie Ee A E aaa o 00 enih 5 l Sundin He Bale Aaaa 1 Focus points IA Number of exposures 9 Flash ready indicator 16 BR Focus indicator essen 14 KEMANG secession 12 J Flexible program indicator Autoexposure AE lock Number of shots remaining Exposure indicator 40 indicator before memory buffer Exposure compensation Shutter speed ESEE 39 40 fills aiei 26 display JE Aperture f number 39 40 White balance recording Electronic rangefinder J Battery indicator ees 12 meicator Flash compensation Exposure compensation value indicator Flash compensation value Exposure compensation ISO sensitivity ss 00s00100000 37 indicator K appears when memory Auto ISO sensitivity indicator remains for over 1000 5 Warning indicator EXPOSUIES cecsesecseseseceseeees 12 m The Vie
52. ialog will be displayed allowing you to print pictures on a printer connected to the computer For More Information Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2 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 The following table lists the features available with compatible lenses in viewfinder photography Camera setting Focus Fous Mode Metering MF with electronic Lens accessory at ME u Other modes 3D Color AF S AFI NIKKOR v v vv v vy Other type G or D AF NIKKOR Y We vv lv v PC E NIKKOR series meen e e e e PC Micro 85mm f 28D o Ca E E e AF S AF I teleconverter5 v Vv vv v v Other AF NIKKOR except lenses for F3AF Vv vY Yy v v ALP NIKKOR v vvv viv 1 Use AF S or AF I lenses to get the most from your 5 AF S or AF I lens required camera Vibration Reduction VR supported 6 With maximum effective aperture of f 5 6 or faster with VR lenses 7 When AF 80 200mm f 2 8 AF 35 70mm f 2 8 2 Spot metering meters selected focus point AF 28 85mm f 3 5 4 5 New or AF 28 85mm 3 Can not be used with shifting or tilting f 3 5 4 5 lenses are zoomed all the way in at the 4 The camera s exposure metering and flash minimum focus distance the in focus indicator
53. iewNX 2 Mac 0S Nikon The installation is complete Is it OK to exi it Install Center 4 i man Click OK Nikon e Apple QuickTime Windows only 5 Remove the installer CD from the CD ROM drive System Requirements CPU RAM Hard disk space Monitor Windows e Photos JPEG movies Intel Celeron Pentium 4 or Core series 1 6 GHz or better e H 264 movies playback 3 0 GHz or better Pentium D Intel Core i5 or better recommended when viewing movies with a frame size of 1280720 or more ata frame rate of 30 fps or above or movies with a frame size of 1920x1080 or more e H 264 movies editing 2 6 GHz or better Core 2 Duo Pre installed versions of Windows 7 Home Basic Home Premium Professional Enterprise Ultimate Service Pack 1 Windows Vista Home Basic Home Premium Business Enterprise Ultimate Service Pack 2 or Windows XP Home Edition Professional Service Pack 3 All installed programs may run as 32 bit applications in 64 bit editions of Windows 7 and Windows Vista This application is not compatible with computers running 64 bit Windows XP e Windows 7 Windows Vista 1 GB or more 2 GB or more recommended e Windows XP 512 MB or more 2 GB or more recommended Mac 0S e Photos JPEG movies PowerPC G4 1 GHz or better G5 Intel Core series or Xeon series e H 264 movies playback PowerPC G5 Dual or Core Duo 2 GHz or better Intel Core i5 or better recommended when
54. ing mode icon Choose from the following items View delete Take pictures View and or delete pictures Change camera settings S_ Shoot om FA View delete Set up View single photos Image quality Easy operation gt View multiple photos Image size if Choose a date Auto off timers Advanced operation View a slide show Print date Delete photos Display and sound settings Back 517 OBack 517 Back amp 3 517 21 Guide Mode Menus To access these menus highlight Shoot View delete or Set up and press GUIDE MODE GUIDE MODE S a Shoot Bi DR l Easy operation Shoot View delete Setup Shoot View delete Setup Advanced operation 517 Vv 221517 wi Back 221517 EE Shoot Easy operation Advanced operation Auto Soften backgrounds m Adjust aperture No flash Bring more into focus Distant subjects Freeze motion people o EA Close ups Freeze motion vehicles Select a shutter speed EA Sleeping faces Show water flowing Moving subjects Adjust white balance to vividly Capture reds in sunsets i P capture the colors in sunsets F Landscapes Portraits Take bright photos Adjust exposure compensation to Night portrait i Take dark low key take bright high key or dark low key photos photos Adjust auto ISO sensitivity control for poorly lit subjects or telephoto lenses Reduce blur Affects other Advanced operation items To restore
55. ion shows the display when space remains in the buffer for about 19 pictures The Information Display The release mode can also be selected using the Release mode Seger option in the information display M 5 oa HA 00 0 0 Fb S aqme OK 0 4 26 Self Timer and Remote Control Modes The self timer and optional ML L3 remote control 4 73 allow the photographer to be at a distance from the camera when a photo is taken Mount the camera ona tripod Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable level surface 2 Select a release mode Release inode Self timer Select self timer amp 2s delayed remote a or quick response remote mode M 25 NE note that if no operations are performed for IO about a minute after a remote control mode SDA ETRE is selected the camera will automatically T 8 6 button return to single frame continuous or quiet shutter release mode Frame the photograph Remote control mode Check focus by pressing the shutter release button halfway No photograph will be taken even if the button is pressed all the way down 4 Take the photograph Self timer mode Press the shutter release button halfway to focus and then press the button the rest of the way down The self timer lamp will start to flash and a beep will begin to sound Two seconds before the photo is taken the lamp will stop flashing and the beeping will become more rapid The shutter
56. ith built in flash and SB 910 SB 900 SB 800 SB 700 SB 600 or SB 400 i TTL balanced fill flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center weighted metering standard i TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering Auto auto with red eye reduction auto slow sync auto slow sync with red eye reduction fill flash red eye reduction slow sync slow sync with red eye reduction rear curtain with slow sync rear curtain sync off 3 1 EV in increments of 1 3 EV Lights when built in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged flashes after flash is fired at full output ISO 518 hot shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB 910 SB 900 SB 800 or SB 700 as a master flash or SU 800 as commander Flash Color Information Communication supported with all CLS compatible flash units AS 15 sync terminal adapter available separately Auto incandescent fluorescent 7 types direct sunlight flash cloudy shade preset manual all except preset manual with fine tuning 74 Live view Lens servo AF area mode Autofocus Automatic scene selection Movie Metering Metering method Frame size pixels and frame rate File format Video compression Audio recording format Audio recording device ISO sensitivity Monitor Monitor Playback Playback Interface USB Video output HDMI output Accessory terminal Audio input e Autofocus AF Single
57. its to cool before resuming live view or movie recording Folder selected for playback contains no images Insert Le another memory card or select a different folder _ File can not be played back on camera Images created with other devices can not be retouched Memory card does not contain NEF RAW images for use with NEF RAW processing Check printer To resume select Continue if available Paper is not selected size Insert paper of correct size and select Continue Clear jam and select Continue Insert paper of selected size and select Continue iCheck ink To resume select Continue Replace ink and select Continue See printer manual for more information Specifications EE Nikon D3200 Digital Camera Type Type Single lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount with AF contacts Effective angle of view pada 1 5 x lens focal length 35 mm format equivalent Nikon DX Effective pixels Effective pixels 24 2 million Image sensor Image sensor 23 2 x 15 4 mm CMOS sensor Total pixels 24 7 million Dust reduction System Image sensor cleaning Image Dust Off reference data optional Capture NX 2 software required Storage Image size pixels e 6 016 x 4 000 Large e 4 512 x 3 000 Medium e 3 008 x 2 000 Small File format e NEF RAW 12 bit compressed e JPEG JPEG Baseline compliant with fine approx 1 4 normal approx 1
58. l lose their charge if left unused Trademark Information IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco Systems Inc in the United States and or other countries and is used under license Macintosh Mac OS and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and or other countries Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries PictBridge logo is a trademark The SD SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks of the SD 3C LLC HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Homi All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders 80 81 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 NIKON CORPORATION Printed in Singapore SB3K01 11 2012 Nikon Corporation 6MB23011 01
59. le to the viewfinder eyepiece allowing the image in the viewfinder to be viewed at right angles to the lens for example from directly above when the camera is horizontal Capture NX 2 A complete photo editing package offering such features as white balance adjustment and color control points Filters Software Note Use the latest versions of Nikon software Most Nikon software offers an auto update feature when the computer is connected to the Internet See the websites listed on page vii for the latest information on supported operating systems 63 Body Cap BF 1B Body Cap BF 1A The body cap keeps the mirror viewfinder screen Body cap and low pass filter free of dust when a lens is not in place ML L3 wireless remote control Q 27 The ML L3 uses a 3 V CR2025 battery Remote controls Pressing the battery chamber latch to the right insert a fingernail into the gap and open the battery chamber Ensure that the battery is inserted in the correct orientation Microphones Stereo Microphone ME 1 M 52 The D3200 is equipped with an accessory terminal for MC DC2 remote cords and GP 1 GPS units which connect with the lt mark on the connector aligned with the gt next to the accessory terminal close the connector cover when the terminal is not in use Accessory terminal accessories USBandA V e UC E17 and UC E6 USB cables A 60 connector Wireless Mobile Adapter WU 1a Supports two way
60. leaning you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding Video mode V Memory Cards e Memory cards may be hot after use Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards Do not remove memory cards from the camera turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded deleted or copied to a computer Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects Do not bend drop or subject to strong physical shocks Do not apply force to the card casing Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card Do not expose to water heat high levels of humidity or direct sunlight Do not format memory cards in a computer 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 The card can then be removed by hand The Write Protect Switch SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data When this switch is in the LS W Fli lock position the memory card can not be formatted and photos can not be deleted or recorded a beep will sound if Write protect switch you attempt to release the shutter To unlock the memor
61. lens under the following test conditions lens cycled from infinity to minimum range and one photograph taken at default settings once every 30 s after photograph is taken monitor is turned on for 4 s tester waits for standby timer to expire after monitor is turned off flash fired at full power once every other shot Live view not used 2 Measured at 20 C 68 F with an AF S DX NIKKOR 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6G VR II lens under the following test conditions vibration reduction off continuous release mode focus mode set to AF C image quality set to JPEG basic image size set to M medium white balance set to AUTO ISO sensitivity set to ISO 100 shutter speed 250 s focus cycled from infinity to minimum range three times after shutter release button has been pressed halfway for 3 s six shots are then taken in succession and monitor turned on for 4 s and then turned off cycle repeated once standby timer has expired The following can reduce battery life e Using the monitor e Keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway e Repeated autofocus operations e Taking NEF RAW photographs e Slow shutter speeds e Using a GP 1 GPS unit e Using a WU 1a wireless mobile adapter e Using VR vibration reduction mode with VR lenses To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN EL14 batteries e Keep the battery contacts clean Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance e Use batteries immediately after charging Batteries wil
62. log is displayed select Nikon Transfer 2 as described below 1 Under Import pictures and videos click Change program A program selection dialog will be displayed select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK 2 Double click Import File 3 Click Start Transfer At default settings all the pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer Start Transfer 60 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 Starting ViewNX 2 Manually e Windows Double click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop e Mac OS Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock EE Retouching Photographs To crop pictures and perform such tasks as adjusting sharpness SFIEWUESIEINEg IVIEWN and tone levels click the Edit button in the ViewNX 2 toolbar 2 o Edit Browser GeoTa ranstq EE Editing Movies To perform such tasks as trimming unwanted footage from movies shot with the camera click the Movie Editor button in the ViewNxX 2 toolbar EE Printing Pictures Click the Print button in the ViewNX 2 toolbar A d
63. mage quality display Press the lt amp button to place the cursor in the information display GidBack lt 3Move GOK qW button 2 Display focus options Focus mode Highlight the current focus mode in the information display and press H4 0 0 0 0 GidBack lt 3Move MOK 3 Choose a focus option fora nod Highlight an option and press 6 To return to live aaan E view press B GBack Move MOK 42 EE Choosing an AF Area Mode In modes other than and amp the following AF area modes can be selected in live view Mode Description Face priority AF Use for portraits Wwe Wide area AF kwa Normal area AF recommended Use for hand held shots of landscapes and other non portrait 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 4 Subject tracking AF Track a selected subject as it moves through the frame 1 Place the cursor in the information display Press the lt amp button to place the cursor in the information display qW button 2 Display AF area modes Highlight the current AF area mode in the information display and press ma 00 E 00 3 Choose an AF area mode Highlight an option and press 6 To return to live view press B 43 Image quality AF area mode HA 0 0 0 0 GdBack Move MOK The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait subjects A Nor
64. nces from the camera Example Subject is inside a cage The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns Example Blinds or a row of windows in a skyscraper The focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness Example Subject is half in the shade Background objects appear larger than the subject Example A building is in the frame behind the subject The subject contains many ms fine details Example A field of flowers or other subjects that are small or lack variation in brightness 30 AF Area Mode Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected Note that Dynamic area AF and 3D 3D tracking 11 points are not available when AF S is selected for focus mode Option Description User selects focus point using multi selector camera focuses on subject in selected focus point only Use with stationary subjects In AF A and AF C focus modes M 29 user selects focus point using multi selector but camera will focus based on information from surrounding focus points if subject briefly leaves selected point Use with erratically moving subjects In AF A and AF C focus modes M 29 user selects focus point using multi selector If subject moves after camera has focused camera uses 3D 3D tracking tracking to select new focus point and keep focus locked on original 11 points subjec
65. nder Q 4 Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised while a remote control mode is in effect or after the self timer has started If the flash is required the camera will only respond to the ML L3 shutter release button once the flash has charged In auto or scene modes in which the flash pops up automatically the flash will begin charging when a remote control mode is selected once the flash is charged it will automatically pop up and fire when required In flash modes that support red eye reduction the red eye reduction lamp will light for about one second before the shutter is released in quick response remote mode In delayed remote mode the self timer lamp will light for two seconds followed by the red eye reduction lamp which lights for one second before the shutter is released See Also For information on choosing the duration of the self timer and the number of shots taken see the Self timer option in the setup menu M 55 For information on choosing how long the camera will wait for a signal from the remote see the Remote on duration option in the setup menu M 55 For information on controlling the beeps that sound when the self timer and remote control are used see the Beep option in the setup menu M 55 28 29 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 f
66. ocked at detected value with it O n button ISO 100 6400 in steps of 1 EV can also be set to approx 1 EV above ISO 6400 ISO 12800 equivalent auto ISO sensitivity control available On off Focus Autofocus Detection range Lens servo Focus point AF area mode Focus lock Flash Built in flash Guide Number Flash control Flash mode Flash compensation Flash ready indicator Accessory shoe Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS Sync terminal White balance White balance Nikon Multi CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection 11 focus points including one cross type sensor and AF assist illuminator range approx 0 5 3 m 1 ft 8 in 9 ft 10 in 1 19 EV ISO 100 20 C 68 F e Autofocus AF Single servo AF AF S continuous servo AF AF C auto AF S AF C selection AF A predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status e Manual focus MF Electronic rangefinder can be used Can be selected from 11 focus points Single point AF dynamic area AF auto area AF 3D tracking 11 points Focus can be locked by pressing shutter release button halfway single AE L servo AF or by pressing art O n button AUIO Z O a 4 2 amp Fa Auto flash with auto pop up P S A M Manual pop up with button release Approx 12 39 13 43 with manual flash m ft ISO 100 20 C 68 F TTL i TTL flash control using 420 pixel RGB sensor is available w
67. ocus 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 Option Description Camera automatically selects single servo autofocus if subject is Auto servo re AF A AF stationary continuous servo autofocus if subject is moving Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus AF S Single servo For stationary subjects Focus locks when shutter release button is AF pressed halfway Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus For moving subjects Camera focuses continuously while shutter Continuous AF C servo AF release button is pressed halfway Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus MF Manual focus Focus using the lens focus ring 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the amp button Press the lt button again to place the cursor in the information display s m00 00 Me v set 517 W button Information display 2 Display focus mode options Focus mode Highlight the current focus mode in the information display and press HA 0 0 0 0 GidBack lt 3Move MOK 3 Choose a focus mode Focus mode Highlight a focus mode and press To return to EES EA shooting mode press the shutter release button pae halfway i GBack Move MOK Predic
68. ome cases in which selection can only be made by pressing e To exit the menus and return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway C1 16 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 59 a SP Your Imaging Toolbox 1 Start the computer and insert the installer CD 2 Selecta language If the desired language is not available click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language region selection is not available in the European release 3 Start the installer Mac 0S Double click icon on desktop Windows Double click Welcome icon Welcome 1 Select region if required Welcome to the world of Nikon digital photography Please select your language from the drop down list 2 Select language EO Click Next English z CE Region Selection Click Install and follow the on screen instructions Installation Guide For help installing ViewNX 2 click Installation Guide in Step 3 Click Install 58 59 4 Exit the installer Windows Install Center xs The installation is complete Is it OK to exit Install Center Click Yes The following software is installed e V
69. on lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder and monitor Warning Icons A flashing in the monitor or in the viewfinder indicates that a warning or error message can be displayed in the monitor by pressing the amp amp button Indicator Monitor Viewfinder Solution Lock lens aperture ring at minimum aperture largest f number rancioeatiached F 2 e Attach non IX NIKKOR lens flashes e If non CPU lens is attached select mode M Before taking photos rotate A lens with a retractable lens barrel button is attached the zoom ring to extend the fl with the lens barrel retracted Press the retractable lens a Set lens aperture ring to minimum aperture highest flashes f number lens barrel button and rotate the zoom ring to extend the lens SUNETI Edhi canes Turn camera off and recharge or replace batter Recharge battery flashes g p y This battery cannot be used _ Choose battery designated Use Nikon approved battery or flashes for use in this camera Initialization error Turn camera off and then on again Battery level is low y End cleaning and turn camera off and recharge or replace Complete operation and turn c a E Turn camera off remove and replace battery and then flashes turn camera on again camera off immediately Pane Clock not set Set camera clock No SD card inserted E ae Turn camera off and confirm
70. or in modes P and A altered by up to 3 EV in steps of 3 EV using exposure compensation note that depending on the brightness of the subject changes to exposure may have no visible effect Time remaining 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 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 Maximum Length Each movie file can be up to 4 GB in size and 20 minutes long note that depending on memory card write speed shooting may end before this length is reached M 64 m Recording Movies Flicker banding or distortion may be visible in the monitor and in the final movie under fluorescent mercury vapor or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame flicker and banding can be reduced using Flicker reduction Q 55 Bright light sources may leave after images when the camera is panned Jagged edges color fringing moir and bright spots may also appear Bright bands may appear in some areas of the frame if the subject is briefly illuminated by a strobe or other bright momentary light source When recording movies avoid pointing the
71. or command dial to highlight images and press 6 to display the highlighted image full frame Press amp to reduce the number of images displayed Qe button EE Calendar Playback Press the Q1 button to toggle between the Thumbnail list 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 amp when the cursor is in the date list to return to 72 frame playback Date list Deleting Pictures To delete the photograph currently displayed in full frame playback or highlighted in thumbnail playback or the thumbnail list press the button A confirmation dialog will be displayed press the t button again to delete the image and return to playback to exit without deleting the picture press gt Once deleted photographs can not be recovered Delete I g Delete Yes E Yes Cancel Cancel 15 04 2012 10 0 ses Pe DEE Qoom Full frame paa Thumbnail playback Calendar playback thumbnail list 20 Bn 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 GUIDE Battery indicator M 12 GUIDE MODE Era Shoot View delete Set up Number of exposures remaining C1 12 oau Shooting mode A guide mode indicator appears on the shoot
72. posure 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 aperture by pressing 4 and rotating the command dial the maximum and minimum values for aperture vary with the lens used HA 0 0 0 0 GidSet Command dial The Exposure Indicator If a CPU lens is attached and a shutter speed other than Bulb or Time is selected the exposure indicator in the viewfinder and information display shows whether the photograph would be under or over exposed at current settings the illustrations below show the display in the viewfinder The displays will flash if the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1 3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV 0 0 en 1 ilmim 40 41 Live View Framing Photographs in the Monitor Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view 1 Press the 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 lL a 2 Position the focus point PIS ESK iON ISDE A CONOR Position the focus point over your subject as described on page 44 3 Focus Press the shutter release button halfway The focus point will flash green while the
73. rd is full Subject is too bright Subject is too dark Cone ho flashes 4 Flash has fired at full power Check photo in monitor if flashes underexposed adjust settings and try again e Use the flash e Change distance to subject aperture flash range or ISO sensitivity e Lens focal length is less than 18 mm use a longer focal length e Optional SB 400 flash unit attached flash is in bounce position or focus distance is very short Continue shooting if necessary increase focus distance to prevent shadows from appearing in photograph Error occurred updating firmware for optional flash unit flashes Contact Nikon authorized service representative No Bulb in S mode Change shutter speed or select manual exposure mode 4 2 flashes Flash error 70 71 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 Folder contains no images Cannot display this file Cannot select this file No image for retouching Check printer Check paper Paper jam Out of paper Check ink supply Out of ink Viewfinder Solution Release shutter If error persists or appears frequently consult Nikon authorized service representative De p a flashes Consult Nikon authorized service representative Wait for the internal circu
74. rera AE A IR 24 More on Photography 25 PIAS MOT a a E E EEEO A AEE NE 25 Self Timer and Remote Control Modes ssssessssseessseeesseessssecsssseesssseeonseeesseerosseeossseessss 27 FO aE E EE EE AN 29 OS MOE n A E A EE EE E E 29 A E S N AEA A A oe N A A E E E ian eeits 31 Image Quality and SiZe ssesssesssessseessessseesseesseesseesseesseesseesseosssesssrssseoseroseeoseroseeoseesseesseessees 32 age Qualy eesin A E E eerie 32 ARES ERE E EEE EEO OE E E E A N EE E AT 33 Using the BUI IA FLAS P ycsazctouscccsesdecdeasncssssducnpssbevsecdeodenciadctscssenceadetseabeasueucieeaniareucieuabneiaats 34 Fash MOOG ceanna 35 EE E E EEIE I EE E E E IE TAE E A A A AE ee 37 P S A and M Modes 38 Mode P Programmed Auto dsscssasscsssnscsscncsvancncevcnnenecntnnnanmancnamncaninas 38 Mode S Shutter Priority Auto cccsssssecsssssscsssscsssssscsssessssescsssessssecscseseesssscsssesseassecess 39 Mode A Aperture Priority AUtO cssscssssssecsssecsssssssesecsssssssssssssssessssessssssesassesscsesscens 39 Mode M Manualer nee eer 40 Live View 41 Framing Photographs in the Monitor sseessssssesssesseeseessesssessesssesseesecoseesseoseesseoseossesseos 41 Focusing in Ove VEW ssssssonssinsisnineii a mee nena nner mene iea nent 42 Recording and Viewing Movies 49 R cording MOVES adnanaon eiae E E NR 49 MOVE SE e a E ere eters ee ete 51 VIW NVON S a A AE NA 53 Menu Guide 54 Menu ONS sperei aana E AT ATAR 55 Usin
75. s or the electronic rangefinder e The D3200 can not be used with linear polarizing filters Use C PL or C PL Il circular polarizing filters instead e NC filters are recommended for protecting the lens e To prevent ghosting use of a filter is not recommended when the subject is framed against a bright light or when a bright light source is in the frame e Center weighted metering is recommended with filters with exposure factors filter factors over 1 x Y44 Y48 Y52 056 R60 XO X1 C PL ND2S ND4 ND4S ND8 ND8S ND400 A2 A12 B2 B8 B12 See the filter manual for details e DK 20C Eyepiece Correction Lenses Lenses are available with diopters of 5 4 3 2 0 0 5 1 2 and 3 m when the camera diopter adjustment control is in the neutral position 1 m t Use eyepiece correction lenses only if the desired focus can not be achieved with the built in diopter adjustment control 1 7 to 0 5 m Test eyepiece correction lenses before purchase to ensure that the desired focus can be achieved The rubber eyecup can not be used Viewfinder with eyepiece correction lenses eyepiece e Magnifier DG 2 The DG 2 magnifies the scene displayed in the center of the accessories viewfinder for greater precision during focusing Eyepiece adapter required available separately e Eyepiece Adapter DK 22 The DK 22 is used when attaching the DG 2 magnifier e Right Angle Viewing Attachment DR 6 The DR 6 attaches at a right ang
76. s 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 lt ii 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 will appear in the viewfinder In focus indicator Description Subject in focus Camera unable to focus using autofocus See page 30 In focus Buffer indicator capacity flashes While the shutter release button is pressed halfway the number of exposures that can be stored in the memory buffer 7 O 26 will be displayed in the viewfinder Using a Zoom Lens Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a Zoom in larger area of the frame or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length scale to zoom in shorter focal lengths to zoom out Zoom out If the lens is equipped with a retractable lens barrel button 8 press and hold the button while rotating the zoom ring until the lens is released and the message shown at right is no longer displayed and then adjust zoom using the zoom to extend the lens ring Before taking photos rotate
77. servo AF AF S full time servo AF AF F e 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 AUTO Available in amp and modes TTL exposure metering using main image sensor Matrix e 1 920 x 1 080 30 p progressive 25p 24p high normal e 1 280 x 720 60p 50p high normal e 640 x 424 30p 25p high normal Frame rates of 30p actual frame rate 29 97 fps and 60p actual frame rate 59 94 fps are available when NTSC is selected for video mode 25p and 50p are available when PAL is selected for video mode Actual frame rate when 24p is selected is 23 976 fps MOV H 264 MPEG 4 Advanced Video Coding Linear PCM Built in monaural or external stereo microphone sensitivity adjustable ISO 200 6400 can also be set to approx 1 EV above ISO 6400 ISO 12800 equivalent 7 5 cm 3 in approx 921k dot VGA TFT LCD with 160 viewing angle approx 100 frame coverage and brightness adjustment Full frame and thumbnail 4 9 or 72 images or calendar playback with playback zoom movie playback photo and or movie slide shows histogram display highlights auto image rotation and image comment up to 36 characters Hi Speed USB NTSC PAL Type C mini pin HDMI connector Remote cord MC DC2 available separately GPS unit GP 1 available separately
78. ses for the F3AF are not supported and Al 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 Electronically controlled vertical travel focal plane shutter 1 4000 30 sin steps of 3 EV Bulb Time requires optional ML L3 remote control X 200 s synchronizes with shutter at 200 s or slower S single frame Su continuous self timer amp 2s delayed remote 8 quick response remote quiet shutter release Up to 4 fps manual focus mode M or S shutter speed 1 250 s or faster and other settings at default values 2s 5s 10 s 20s 1 9 exposures TTL exposure metering using 420 pixel RGB sensor e Matrix metering 3D color matrix metering II type G and D lenses color matrix metering II other CPU lenses e Center weighted metering Weight of 75 given to 8 mm circle in center of frame e Spot metering Meters 3 5 mm circle about 2 5 of frame centered on selected focus point e Matrix or center weighted metering 0 20 EV e Spot metering 2 20 EV CPU AUTO Auto modes auto auto flash off scene modes portrait landscape amp child amp sports amp close up Fi night portrait programmed auto with flexible program P shutter priority auto aperture priority auto A manual M 5 5 EV in increments of 3 EV Luminosity l
79. sesessessessssecsessessesecseeseeneees 6 Viewing photographs 19 from deletion 2 Battery chamber cover 6 button KEJ Command dial ta fi button PIAW DOCK sccsssveneseesiaiaionteeeien 19 E1 amp button Deleting pictures 20 MENU button LIVE VIQWccvsccsesseussinloscesinccen 41 PZJ Battery latch essescsseeeen 6 9 Men einnota 54 MOVIE cepnarsnyens 49 j amp button BEY Multi selector esses 56 Playback zoom in 16 Memory card slot cover 7 Qa button OK button eeeeescccscscscseee 56 Thumbnails playback zoom X button OUT ANEO 20 Release MOE 25 Pel Dusgun 54 Self timer k information edit button Remote control 27 itera Wie eae eaten 5 The Power Switch Rotate the power switch as shown to turn Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera on the camera off The Microphone and Speaker Do not place the microphone or speaker in close proximity to magnetic devices Failure to observe this precaution could affect the data recorded on the magnetic devices The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes and GUIDE mode P S A and M Modes M 38 Select these modes for full control over camera settings e P Programmed auto GUIDE Mode M 21 e Shutter priority auto Take and view pictures and adjust settings with the e A Aperture priority auto help of an on screen guide e M Manual Auto Modes Select t
80. suit the live view display producing photographs with exposure close to what is seen in the monitor In P S and A modes exposure can be adjusted by 5 EV in increments of 3 EV Note that the effects of values over 3 EV or under 3 EV can not be previewed in the monitor be al Wigs 46 47 V 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 M 28 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 Flicker and banding visible in the monitor under fluorescent mercury vapor or sodium lamps can be reduced using Flicker reduction 55 although they may still be visible in the final photograph at some shutter speeds When shooting in live view mode avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera s internal circuitry Live view ends automatically if the lens is removed the mode dial is rotated to GUIDE or the mode dial is rotated from GUIDE to another setting Live view may end automatically to prevent damage to the camera s internal circuits exi
81. t exposure in mode the built in flash will pop up automatically when the shutter release button is pressed halfway If the flash is raised photographs can only be taken when the flash ready indicator 4 is displayed If the flash gt ready indicator is not displayed the flash is charging remove your finger briefly from the shutter release button and try again To save battery power when the flash is not in use return it to its closed position by pressing it gently downward till the latch clicks into place 16 17 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 13 16 The following scenes can be selected with the mode dial Portrait Use for portraits with soft natural looking skin tones If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is used background details will be softened to lend the composition a sense of depth SS a andscape Use for vivid landscape shots in daylight The built in flash and AF assist illuminator turn off use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor Use for snapshots of children Clothing and background details are vividly rendered while skin tones remain soft and natural
82. t live view when the camera is not in use Note that the temperature of the camera s internal circuits may rise and noise bright spots randomly spaced bright pixels or fog may be displayed in the following instances the camera may also become noticeably warm but this does not indicate a malfunction e The ambient temperature is high e The camera has been used for extended periods in live view or to record movies e The camera has been used in continuous release mode for extended periods If live view does not start when you press the amp button wait for the internal circuits to cool and then try again The Count Down Display A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically 1 45 the timer turns red 5 s before the auto off timer expires or if live view is about to end to protect the internal circuits Depending on shooting conditions the timer may appear immediately when live view is selected Note that although the count down does not appear in the information display or during playback live view will still end automatically when the timer expires m Using Autofocus in Live View Autofocus is slower in live view and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera focuses The camera may be unable to focus in the following situations The subject contains lines parallel to the long edge of the frame The subject lacks contrast The subject in the focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brigh
83. t settings mode M only 1 Focus point 44 40 Live View Movie Recording Display Options Press the i button to cycle through display options as shown below Circled areas indicate edges of movie frame crop AF S ot EBON ESD ED A EINORM l l l l l mma O l 1125 F5 6 s0 100 517 1125 F5 6 s0 100 517 1125 F5 6 so 100 517 1125 F5 6 so 100 517 Show photo Show movie Hide indicators Framing grid indicators indicators 1 49 A Acrop showing the area recorded is displayed during movie recording when frame sizes other than 640 x 424 are selected for Movie settings gt Frame size frame rate M 51 in the shooting menu the area outside the movie frame crop is grayed out when movie indicators are displayed Automatic Scene Selection Scene Auto Selector If live view is selected in amp or mode the camera will automatically analyze the subject and select the appropriate shooting mode when autofocus is enabled The selected mode is shown in the monitor M 45 Portrait Human portrait subjects x Landscapes and cityscapes Closeup Subjects close to the camera Night portrait Portrait subjects framed against a dark background B Auto Subjects suited to amp or mode or that do not fall into the categories Auto flash off listed above Exposure Depending on the scene exposure may differ from that which would be obtained when live view is not used Metering in live view is adjusted to
84. t while shutter release button is pressed halfway If subject leaves viewfinder remove your finger from shutter release button and recompose photograph with subject in selected focus point fol Auto area AF Camera automatically detects subject and selects focus point 1 Single point AF 2 Dynamic area AF 3D 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the amp button Press the lt gt button again to place the cursor in the information display S 00 00 ME 2 set 517 W button Information display 2 Display AF area mode options AF area mode Highlight the current AF area mode in the information display and press HA 0 0 0 0 GidBack lt 3Move MOK 3 Choose an AF area mode AF area mode Highlight one of the following options and press To return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway w Single point AF GdBack Move MOK 31 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 Description NEF RAW NEF Two images are recorded one NEF RAW image and one fine quality JPEG JPEGfine
85. te the menus 1 Display the menus Press the MENU button to display the menus 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu SETUP MENU Reset setup options Press lt to highlight the icon for the current ormat memory card onitor brightness menu M Info display format E Auto info display Clean image sensor Lock mirror up for cleaning P Video mode 3 Select a menu PLAYBACK MENU elete Press A or F to select the desired menu Playback folder Playback display options Image review Rotate tall Slide show DPOF print order ity e qual image 56 57 4 Position the cursor in the selected menu Bn PLAYBACK MENU elete Press gt to position the cursor in the selected G Playback folder Playback display options menu Image review E Rotate tall Slide show DPOF print order 5 Highlight a menu item TAMEN elete Press A or W to highlight a menu item Playback folder Playback display options Image review Rotate tall Slide show DPOF print order 6 Display options Rotate tall Press to display options for the selected menu item 7 Highlight an option Rotate tall Press A or W to highlight an option 8 Select the highlighted item Press to select the highlighted item To exit without making a selection press the MENU button Note the following e Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available e While pressing gt generally has the same effect as pressing there are s
86. that card is correctly flashes inserted Memory card is locked to Memory card is locked write protected Slide card write Slide lock to write position flashes protect switch to write position e Use approved card e Format card If problem persists card may be damaged Contact Nikon authorized service representative e Error creating new folder Delete files or insert new memory card e Insert new memory card e Eye Fi card is still emitting wireless signal after Disable has been selected for Eye Fi upload To terminate wireless transmission turn the camera off and remove the card This memory card cannot be used Card may be damaged Insert another card Indicator Monitor Solution Not available if Eye Ficardis Z 4 E Eye Fi card is locked write protected Slide card write locked flashes protect switch to write position This card is not formatted Far Format card or turn camera off and insert new memory Format card flashes card e Reduce quality or size e Delete photographs e Insert new memory card Camera can not focus using autofocus Change flashes composition or focus manually e Usea lower ISO sensitivity e Use commercial ND filter e In mode S Increase shutter speed A Choose a smaller aperture higher f number flashes e Use a higher ISO sensitivity e Use flash e In mode S Lower shutter speed A Choose a larger aperture lower f number Ca
87. the zoom ring 7 Shoot Smoothly press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph The memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds the photo will automatically clear from the display when the shutter release button is pressed lamp halfway Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete 36016x4000 Image Sensor Cleaning The camera vibrates the low pass filter covering the image sensor to remove dust when the camera is turned on or off The Shutter Release Button The camera has a two stage shutter release button The camera focuses when the shutter release button is pressed halfway To take the photograph press the shutter release button the rest of the way down s N RER Focus press halfway Shoot press all the way down 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 Press the shutter release button halfway to reactivate the display The length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can be selected using the Auto off timers option in the setup menu M 55 E gt N gt z EE Exposure meters on Exposure meters off The Built in Flash If additional lighting is required for correc
88. tion are indicated by the following symbol This icon marks warnings To prevent possible injury read all warnings before using this Nikon product HE WARNINGS ZA Keep the sun out of the frame Keep the sun well out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close to the frame could cause a fire ZA Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment A Using the viewfinder diopter adjustment control When operating the viewfinder diopter adjustment control with your eye to the viewfinder care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally A Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or AC adapter available separately unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately taking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result in injury After removing the battery take the equipment to a Nikon authorized service center for inspection Z Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas as this could result in explosion or fire ZA Keep out of reach of children Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury In addition note that small parts constitute a chocking hazard Should a child sw
89. tive 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 shutter release 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 Continuous servo Autofocus In AF C mode or when continuous servo autofocus is selected in AF A mode the camera gives higher priority to focus response has a wider focus range than in AF S mode and the shutter may be released before the in focus indicator is displayed Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions or the in focus indicator may be displayed and the camera may sound a beep allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus In these cases focus manually or use focus lock to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph There is little or no contrast between the subject and the background Example Subject is the same color as the background The focus point contains objects at different dista
90. tness or the subject is lit by spot lighting or by a neon sign or other light source that changes in brightness Flicker or banding appears under fluorescent mercury vapor sodium vapor or similar lighting A cross star filter or other special filter is used The subject appears smaller than the focus point The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns e g blinds or a row of windows in a skyscraper The subject is moving Note that the focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus 48 Recording and Viewing Movies Recording Movies Movies can be recorded in live view mode 1 49 Press the amp button The mirror is raised and the view through the lens is displayed in the monitor instead of the viewfinder The 0 Icon A icon M 45 indicates that movies can not be recorded button Before Recording Set aperture before recording in mode A or M Focus Frame the opening shot and focus as described in Steps 2 and 3 of Framing Photographs in the Monitor M 41 see also Focusing in Live View on pages M 42 44 Note that the number of subjects that can be detected in face priority AF drops during movie recording Start recording Press the movie record button to start recording A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor Except in and modes exposure can be locked by pressing the at O n button
91. tractable Lens Barrel Buttons Before using the camera unlock and extend the zoom ring Keeping the retractable lens barrel button pressed rotate the zoom ring as shown Retractablelens barrel button 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 Before taking photos rotate the zoom ring with the lens retracted rotate the zoom ring to extend the lens until the message is no longer displayed 8 Focus the viewfinder After removing the lens cap rotate the diopter adjustment control until the viewfinder display and focus point are in sharp focus When operating the control with your eye to the viewfinder be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye Focus point V During Charging Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging Failure to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in the charger showing that charging is complete when the battery is only partially charged Remove and reinsert the battery to begin charging again m Charging the Battery Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages iv v and 66 68 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 t
92. ttings options and all Movie settings options except Flicker reduction apply in guide mode only and are not reflected in other shooting modes Guide Mode Guide mode is reset to Easy operation gt Auto when the mode dial is rotated to another setting or the camera is turned off 23 Using the Guide The following operations can be performed while the guide is displayed To Return to top level of guide Turn monitor on Highlight a menu Highlight options Select highlighted menu or option Return to previous display View help Qe button Description Press MENU to turn the monitor on or return to the top level of the guide Press lt d or P to highlight a menu Press A or W to highlight options in the menus Press A V lt 4 or P to highlight options in displays like that shown at right a __3 Flash mode Fill flash Pies sates o use the built in RE I flash press and raise TA the flash Press to select the highlighted menu or option Press lt to return to the previous display To cancel and return to the previous display from displays like that shown at right highlight 9 and press 6 If a icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor help can be displayed by pressing the Q1 button A description of S Flash mode Exit without changing settings _ e bosn Move MOK 8 517 LLL S Flash settin
93. u we AUTO E3 100 AF S Biot E E OOK 0 AF area mode Normal area AF K 10 J T A vA Nn D ere E TE WIDE Nee Ey E erie GBack Move MOK EE Choosing the Focus Point The method for selecting the focus point for autofocus varies with the option selected for AF area mode M 43 2 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 If the camera can no longer detect the subject because for example the subject has turned to face away from the camera the border will no longer be displayed fo wa wide and normal area AF Use the multi selector to move the focus point to any point in the frame or press to position the focus point in the center of the frame 464 subject tracking AF Position the focus point over your subject and press The focus point will track the selected subject as it moves through the frame To end tracking press V Subject Tracking HA 0 0 0 0 GidBack lt 3Move MOK PI ES Seve LY Tm D A my 1125 F56 Focus point 2 S E AFS EON EESDED A EINORM Focus point The camera may be unable to track subjects if they move quickly leave the frame or are obscured by other objects change visibly in size color or brightness
94. ur ina particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help FC Nikon D3200 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product may expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Nikon Inc 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville New York 11747 3064 U S A Tel 631 547 4200 vi Notice for Customers in Canada CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B Notices for Customers in Europe CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BAT
95. ure on the curtain poke it with cleaning tools or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower These actions could scratch deform or tear the curtain 66 67 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 Note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals To prevent mold or mildew take the camera out of storage at least once a month Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting it away Store the battery in a cool dry place Replace the terminal cover before putting the battery away Notes on the monitor The monitor is constructed with extremely high precision at least 99 99 of pixels are effective with no more than 0 01 being missing or defective Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit white red blue or green or always off black this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light Do not apply pressure to the monitor as this could cause damage or m
96. wfinder The response time and brightness of the viewfinder display may vary with temperature The Information Display Camera settings can be viewed and adjusted in the information display Press the amp button once to view settings and again to make changes to settings Highlight items using the multi selector and press 8 to view options for the highlighted item 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 P Ged DAG ISO A GION FESD D l NORM O Image quality 16 17 18 19 Shooting mode K Auto ISO sensitivity indicator J Flash Mode ssssssssssesneeens 35 auto K Active D Lighting FJJ Flash compensation auto flash off 13 KH Picture Control FF Exposure compensation SCONE MODES sssessssseeersees 17 13 Beep indicator 23 Image QUality ceseecseceees 32 Guide mode ss ssssssssss1 1 21 Battery indicator 12 BEY Image size s 9 11901901201210 0 33 P S A and M modes i 15 GPS connection indicator 25 White balance E Aperture f number 39 40 KJ Help icon EJ ISO sensitivity essen 37 E Shutter speed sssssssssss PAN iV Exposure indicator 40 Release MOdEC csecseseeseeee 25 ANUEN SPEEA TIREPA Exposure compensation FJ Focus mode ssss ssss 29 42 E Aperture display indicator BE AF area mode ssssessenn 31 43 Auto area AF indicator 31 Number of exposures EJ Metering 3D tracking indicator
97. will be released ten seconds after the timer starts Remote control mode From a distance of 5 m 16 ft or less aim the transmitter on the ML L3 at either of the infrared receivers on the camera M 1 2 and press the ML L3 shutter release button In delayed remote mode the self timer lamp will light for about two seconds before the shutter is released In quick response remote mode the self timer lamp will flash after the shutter has been released Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released Turning the camera off cancels self timer and remote control release modes and restores single frame continuous or quiet shutter release mode 2 M Before Using the Remote Control Before using the remote control for the first time remove the clear plastic battery insulator sheet Cover the Viewfinder When taking photos without your eye to the Dk 20 rubber eyecup DK 5 eyepiece cap viewfinder remove the DK 20 rubber eyecup and insert the supplied DK 5 eyepiece cap as shown This prevents light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure Hold the camera firmly when removing the rubber eyecup Using the Built in Flash Before taking a photograph with the flash in P S A or M modes press the Ei4 button to raise the flash and wait for the indicator to be displayed in the viewfi
98. y card slide the switch to the write position CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring M 62 lock aperture at the minimum setting highest f number 10 11 Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses To remove the lens press and hold the lens release button D while turning the lens clockwise After removing the lens replace the lens caps and camera body cap Retracting Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons To retract the lens when the camera is not in use hold the retractable lens barrel button and rotate the zoom ring to the L lock position as shown Retract the lens before removing it from the camera and be careful not to press the retractable lens barrel button when attaching or removing the lens The Camera Clock The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary Adjusting Viewfinder Focus If you are unable to focus the viewfinder as described above select single servo autofocus AF S Q 29 single point AF C2 A 31 and the center focus point and then frame a high contrast subject in the center focus point and press the shutter release button halfway to focus the camera With the camera in focus use the diopter adjustment control to bring the subject into clear focus

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