Nikon Unveils D3200 DSLR with Super-sized 24-Megapixel Sensor
Priced at $700, Nikon has unveiled the successor of the Nikon D3100, a new-entry level DSLR – Nikon D3200 with new and enhanced features including, a faster burst mode, a new image processor, a super-sized 24-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, a microphone input jack, and an optional wireless adapter. The $700 kit comes with the Nikon D3200 body along with a 16-55mm stabilized lens.
The new entry-level camera will help amateur photographers to take better shots with the help of a revamped version of the Guide Mode found in the D3100, adding in-camera tutorials for shot composition, manual controls, and shooting modes.
The Nikon D3200 comes with 11-point autofocus systems with Nikon’s automatic recognition system, which allows the photographer to find and keep focus while maintaining a clear view of that subject. According to Nikon, “the AF system is ideal for capturing tricky subjects like a dancer mid-leap during the big recital or a dive for the line drive in centerfield.”
The new DSLR offers a fixed, large 3-inch LCD screen packed with 921k dots in addition to a through-the-lens optical viewfinder. The D3200 is capable of shooting1080p videos at 24 fps and 30 fps with HDMI output. Along with the in-built mono microphone, the Nikon D3200 also comes with a 3.5mm microphone jack for audio options.
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In addition to all this, users can also purchase the wireless mobile adapter WU-1a, which allows the user to connect to the cameras using their smartphone or tablet to transfer files via wireless ad-hoc network. It also provides remote control over the D3200′s shutter release at distances within 49 feet of the camera. The WU-1a wireless adapter will be available in May for $60.
Full Specifications of the new Nikon D3200:
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Type |
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| Type | Single-lens reflex digital camera |
| Lens mount | Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) |
| Effective angle of view | Approx. 1.5x lens focal length (35 mm format equivalent); Nikon DX format |
| 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) |
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Storage and File Format |
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| Image size (pixels) | 6,016 x 4,000 [L], 4,512 x 3,000 [M], 3,008 x 2,000 [S] |
| File format | · NEF (RAW): 12 bit, compressed· JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8) or basic (approx. 1:16) compression· NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats |
| Picture Control System | Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified |
| Media | SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards |
| File system | DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) 2.3, PictBridge |
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Viewfinder and Lens |
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| Viewfinder | Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder |
| Frame coverage | Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.8x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1) |
| Eyepoint | 18 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens) |
| Diopter adjustment | -1.7 to +0.5 m-1 |
| Focusing screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen |
| Reflex mirror | Quick return |
| Lens aperture | Instant return, electronically controlled |
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Lens |
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| Compatible lenses | Autofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses; Autofocus is not available with other type G and D lenses, AF lenses (IX-NIKKOR and lenses for the F3AF are not supported) and AI-P lenses; Non-CPU lenses can be used in mode M but the camera exposure meter will not function The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster |
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Shutter and Release |
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| Type | Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter |
| Speed | 1/4,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 EV; Bulb; Time (requires optional ML-L3 Remote Control) |
| Flash sync speed | X=1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower |
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Release |
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| Release mode | Single frame, Continuous, Self-timer, Delayed remote, Quick-response remote, Quiet shutter release |
| Frame advance rate | Up to 4 fps (manual focus, mode M or S, shutter speed 1/250 s or faster, and other settings at default values) |
| Self-timer | 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures |
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Exposure and Focus |
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| Metering | TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor |
| Metering method | · Matrix metering: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses)· Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame· Spot metering: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point |
| Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F) |
· Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0 to 20 EV· Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV |
| Exposure meter coupling | CPU |
| Mode | Auto modes (auto, auto [flash off]); Scene modes (portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait); programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M) |
| Exposure compensation | -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV |
| Exposure lock | Luminosity locked at detected value with lock button |
| ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) |
ISO 100 to 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 |
| Active D-Lighting | On, off |
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Focus |
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| Autofocus | 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 to 3 m/1 ft 8 in. to 9 ft 10 in.) |
| Detection range | -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) |
| Lens servo | · 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· Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used |
| Focus point | Can be selected from 11 focus points |
| AF-area mode | Single-point AF, dynamic-area AF, auto-area AF, 3D-tracking (11 points) |
| Focus lock | Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) |
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Flash |
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| Built-in flash | Auto flash with auto pop-up P, S, A, M: Manual pop-up with button release |
| Guide number | Approx. 12/39, 13/43 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) |
| Flash control | TTL: i-TTL flash control using 420-pixel RGB sensor is available with 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 |
| Flash mode | 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 |
| Flash compensation | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV |
| Flash-ready indicator | Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output |
| Accessory shoe | ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock |
| Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) |
Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 or SB-700 as a master flash and SB-600 or SB-R200 as remotes, or SU-800 as commander; Flash Color Information Communication supported with all CLS-compatible flash units |
| Sync terminal | AS-15 Sync Terminal Adapter (available separately) |
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White balance |
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| White balance | Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine-tuning |
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Live View |
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| Lens servo | · Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F)· Manual focus (MF) |
| AF-area mode | Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected) |
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Movie |
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| Metering | TTL exposure metering using main image sensor |
| Metering method | Matrix |
| Frame size (pixels) and frame rate |
· 1,920 x 1,080, 30p (progressive)/25p/24p· 1,280 x 720, 60p/50p· 640 x 424, 30p/25p· 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 |
| File format | MOV |
| Video compression | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding |
| Audio recording format | Linear PCM |
| Audio recording device | Built-in monaural or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable |
| ISO sensitivity | ISO 200 to 6400; can also be set to approx. 1 EV above ISO 6400 (ISO 12800 equivalent) |
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Monitor |
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| Monitor | 7.5-cm/3-in., approx. 921k-dot (VGA) TFT LCD with 160° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment |
| Playback | |
| Playback | 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) |
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Interface |
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| USB | Hi-Speed USB |
| Video output | NTSC, PAL |
| HDMI output | Type C mini-pin HDMI connector |
| Accessory terminal | MC-DC2 Remote Cord (available separately), GP-1 GPS Unit (available separately) |
| Audio input | Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter) |
Product Reviewed: Nikon D3200
Review By: Joel Fernandes
Priced at $700, Nikon has unveiled the successor of the Nikon D3100, a new-entry level DSLR - Nikon D3200 with new and enhanced features including, a faster burst mode, a new image processor, a super-sized 24-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, a microphone input jack, and an optional wireless adapter. The $700 kit comes with the Nikon D3200 body along with a 16-55mm stabilized lens.
Rated: /5
Author: Joel Fernandes 
