Nikon D3200 Reference Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. 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.

Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

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.

This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.

Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are shown in bold.

Camera Settings

The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.

Help

Use the camera’s on-board help feature for help on menu items and other topics. See page 9 for details.

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

A For Your Safety

Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in “For Your Safety” (0 ix–xiv).

Where to Find It

Find what you’re looking for from:

The Table of Contents ............ 0 iv Error Messages........................ 0 193

i i

The Q&A Index........................ 0 ii Troubleshooting..................... 0 189

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The Index ................................ 0 210

Introduction 0 1

Basic Photography 0 21

Guide Mode 0 27

Q&A Index

Find what you’re looking for using this “question and answer” index.

Taking Photographs

Shooting Modes and Framing Options

Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots? 22–24 How do I use the g position on the mode dial? 27–30 How do I quickly adjust settings for different scenes? 25–26 Can I adjust shutter speed to freeze or blur motion (mode S)? 55 Can I adjust aperture to blur backgrounds or bring them into focus

(mode A)? How do I make long (“time”) exposures (mode M)? 58 Can I frame photos in the monitor (live view)? 80–87 Can I shoot movies? 88–89

Release Modes

Can I take photos one at a time or in quick succession? 31 How do I take pictures with the self-timer or a remote control? 33 Can I reduce shutter noise in quiet surroundings? (quiet shutter

release)

Focus

Can I choose how the camera focuses? 35–36 Can I choose the focus point? 40

Image Quality and Size

How do I take pictures for printing at large sizes? How can I get more pictures on the memory card?

Exposure

Can I make photos brighter or darker? 63 How do I preserve details in shadows and highlights? 67–68

Using the Flash

Can I set the flash to fire automatically when needed?

How do I avoid “red-eye”?

44–46

47–50How do I keep the flash from firing?

Viewing Photographs

Playback

How do I view photographs on the camera? 97 How do I view more information about a photo? 98–101 Can I view photos in an automatic slide show? 109 Can I view photos on a TV? 122–124 Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? 105

Deletion

How do I delete unwanted photos? 106–108

Retouching Photographs

How do I create retouched copies of photos? 149–165 How do I remove “red-eye”? 151 How do I make JPEG copies of RAW (NEF) photos? 157 Can I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos to make a single image? 155–156 Can I create a copy of a photo that looks like a painting? 160 Can I trim movie footage on the camera or save movie stills? 93–96

Menus and Settings

How do I adjust settings in the information display? 5–6 How do I use the menus? 9–11 How do I display menus in another language? 16, 137 How do I keep the displays from turning off? 140 How do I focus the viewfinder? 20 Can I display a framing grid in the monitor? 85 How do I set the camera clock? 16, 137 How do I format memory cards? 19 How do I restore default settings? 128, 134 Is there any way to stop the camera beeping? 141 How do I get help for a menu or message? 9, 193

Connections

How do I copy photos to a computer? 111–113 How do I print photos? 114–121

Can I print the date of recording on my photos?

Maintenance and Optional Accessories

What memory cards can I use? 177 What lenses can I use? 167 What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use? 172 What other accessories are available for my camera? What software is available for my camera? What do I do with the supplied eyepiece cap? 34 How do I clean the camera? Where should I take my camera for servicing and repairs?

116, 121,

144

176

179

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Q&A Index .................................................................................................................................... ii

For Your Safety .......................................................................................................................... ix

Notices.......................................................................................................................................... xi

Introduction 1

Getting to Know the Camera................................................................................................. 1

The Camera Body ......................................................................................................................1

The Mode Dial.............................................................................................................................3

The Viewfinder............................................................................................................................4

The Information Display..........................................................................................................5

The Command Dial ...................................................................................................................7

Camera Menus............................................................................................................................ 9

Using Camera Menus ............................................................................................................ 10

First Steps ...................................................................................................................................12

Charge the Battery ................................................................................................................. 12

Insert the Battery ....................................................................................................................13

Attach a Lens............................................................................................................................ 14

Basic Setup................................................................................................................................ 16

Insert a Memory Card............................................................................................................18

Format the Memory Card ....................................................................................................19

Adjust Viewfinder Focus ......................................................................................................20

Basic Photography 21

Battery Level and Card Capacity ........................................................................................ 21

“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i and j Modes)................................................... 22

Creative Photography (Scene Modes) .............................................................................25

k Portrait ..............................................................................................................................25

l Landscape........................................................................................................................ 25

p Child .................................................................................................................................. 25

m Sports ................................................................................................................................ 26

n Close up............................................................................................................................ 26

o Night Portrait..................................................................................................................26

Guide Mode 27

The Guide ...................................................................................................................................27

Guide Mode Menus ............................................................................................................... 28

Using the Guide ...................................................................................................................... 30

More on Photography (All Modes) 31

Release Mode ............................................................................................................................31

Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes ...........................................................................33

Focus ............................................................................................................................................35

Focus Mode...............................................................................................................................35

AF-Area Mode ..........................................................................................................................38

Focus Point Selection ............................................................................................................40

Focus Lock.................................................................................................................................40

Manual Focus ...........................................................................................................................42

Image Quality and Size ..........................................................................................................44

Image Quality...........................................................................................................................44

Image Size..................................................................................................................................46

Using the Built-in Flash..........................................................................................................47

Flash Mode................................................................................................................................48

ISO Sensitivity............................................................................................................................51

P, S, A, and M Modes 53

Shutter Speed and Aperture................................................................................................53

Mode P (Programmed Auto) ..............................................................................................54

Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) ..........................................................................................55

Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto).......................................................................................56

Mode M (Manual)....................................................................................................................57

Exposure .....................................................................................................................................60

Metering..................................................................................................................................... 60

Autoexposure Lock ................................................................................................................61

Exposure Compensation......................................................................................................63

Flash Compensation ..............................................................................................................65

Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows ...............................................................67

Active D-Lighting....................................................................................................................67

White Balance ...........................................................................................................................69

Fine-Tuning White Balance .................................................................................................71

Preset Manual...........................................................................................................................72

Picture Controls........................................................................................................................76

Selecting a Picture Control..................................................................................................76

Modifying Picture Controls .................................................................................................77

Live View 80

Framing Photographs in the Monitor ..............................................................................80

Focusing in Live View ............................................................................................................81

Recording and Viewing Movies 88

Recording Movies....................................................................................................................88

Movie Settings......................................................................................................................... 90

Viewing Movies ........................................................................................................................92

Editing Movies ..........................................................................................................................93

Trimming Movies.................................................................................................................... 93

Saving Selected Frames .......................................................................................................96

Playback and Deletion 97

Full-Frame Playback................................................................................................................97

Photo Information.................................................................................................................. 98

Thumbnail Playback ............................................................................................................ 102

Calendar Playback ................................................................................................................ 103

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom........................................................................... 104

Protecting Photographs from Deletion........................................................................ 105

Deleting Photographs ........................................................................................................ 106

Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback........................................................106

The Playback Menu..............................................................................................................107

Slide Shows............................................................................................................................. 109

Connections 111

Connecting to a Computer ............................................................................................... 111

Before Connecting the Camera.......................................................................................111

Connecting the Camera.....................................................................................................112

Printing Photographs.......................................................................................................... 114

Connecting the Printer.......................................................................................................114

Printing Pictures One at a Time.......................................................................................115

Printing Multiple Pictures..................................................................................................117

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set .........................................................................120

Viewing Photographs on TV ............................................................................................. 122

Standard Definition Devices.............................................................................................122

High-Definition Devices.....................................................................................................123

Menu Guide 125

D The Playback Menu: Managing Images ........................................................................... 125

Playback Folder.................................................................................................................125

Playback Display Options..............................................................................................126

Image Review ....................................................................................................................126

Rotate Tall...........................................................................................................................126

C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options ............................................................................ 127

Reset Shooting Menu .................................................................................................... 128

ISO Sensitivity Settings.................................................................................................. 129

Auto Distortion Control ................................................................................................ 130

Color Space........................................................................................................................ 130

Noise Reduction............................................................................................................... 131

Built-in AF-assist Illuminator ....................................................................................... 131

Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash......................................................................................... 132

B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup .......................................................................................... 133

Reset Setup Options....................................................................................................... 134

Monitor Brightness ......................................................................................................... 134

Info Display Format ........................................................................................................ 134

Auto Info Display............................................................................................................. 136

Video Mode ....................................................................................................................... 136

Flicker Reduction............................................................................................................. 136

Time Zone and Date....................................................................................................... 137

Language ........................................................................................................................... 137

Image Comment.............................................................................................................. 138

Auto Image Rotation...................................................................................................... 138

Image Dust Off Ref Photo............................................................................................. 139

Auto off Timers................................................................................................................. 140

Self-Timer ...........................................................................................................................141

Remote on Duration....................................................................................................... 141

Beep ..................................................................................................................................... 141

Rangefinder....................................................................................................................... 142

File Number Sequence.................................................................................................. 142

Buttons................................................................................................................................ 143

Slot Empty Release Lock ............................................................................................... 144

Print Date ........................................................................................................................... 144

Storage Folder.................................................................................................................. 146

GPS........................................................................................................................................ 147

Eye-Fi Upload.................................................................................................................... 148

Firmware Version............................................................................................................. 148

N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies ................................................................. 149

Creating Retouched Copies .............................................................................................150

D-Lighting.......................................................................................................................... 151

Red-Eye Correction ......................................................................................................... 151

Trim ...................................................................................................................................... 152

Monochrome ....................................................................................................................152

Filter Effects....................................................................................................................... 153

Color Balance .................................................................................................................... 154

Image Overlay................................................................................................................... 155

NEF (RAW) Processing.................................................................................................... 157

Resize................................................................................................................................... 158

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Quick Retouch...................................................................................................................159

Straighten ...........................................................................................................................159

Distortion Control............................................................................................................159

Fisheye.................................................................................................................................160

Color Outline .....................................................................................................................160

Color Sketch.......................................................................................................................160

Perspective Control.........................................................................................................161

Miniature Effect ................................................................................................................162

Selective Color ..................................................................................................................163

Side-by-side Comparison.............................................................................................. 165

m Recent Settings ................................................................................................................ 166

Technical Notes 167

Compatible Lenses...............................................................................................................167

Compatible CPU Lenses.....................................................................................................167

Compatible Non-CPU Lenses...........................................................................................169

Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)................................................................................. 172

The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)..................................................................173

Other Accessories ................................................................................................................. 176

Approved Memory Cards ..................................................................................................177

Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter.........................................................178

Caring for the Camera......................................................................................................... 179

Storage .....................................................................................................................................179

Cleaning...................................................................................................................................179

The Low-Pass Filter ..............................................................................................................180

Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions............................................................. 184

Caring for the Camera.........................................................................................................184

Caring for the Battery..........................................................................................................185

Available Settings................................................................................................................. 187

Memory Card Capacity ....................................................................................................... 188

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 189

Display......................................................................................................................................189

Shooting (All Modes)...........................................................................................................189

Shooting (P, S, A, M)...........................................................................................................191

Playback...................................................................................................................................191

Miscellaneous ........................................................................................................................192

Error Messages....................................................................................................................... 193

Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 196

Lenses .......................................................................................................................................203

Battery Life ..............................................................................................................................209

Index.......................................................................................................................................... 210

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For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using

this Nikon product.

❚❚ WARNINGS

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 swallow any part of this equipment, consult a physician immediately.

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.

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.

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 lowtemperature burns.

Do not aim a flash at the operator of a motor

vehicle

Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.

Observe caution when using the flash

• Using the camera with the flash in close contact with the skin or other objects could cause burns.

• Using the flash close to the subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39 in.) from the subject.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

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:

• Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment.

• Do not short or disassemble the battery.

• Be sure the product is off before

replacing the battery. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards.

• Do not expose the batter y to flame or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

• Replace the terminal cover when

transporting the battery. transport or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To a void damag e to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.

• When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool, dry place.

Do not

• 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.

• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

Observe proper precautions when handling the

charger

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not short the charger terminals. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the charger.

• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.

• Do not go near the charger during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• 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.

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.

CD-ROMs

CD-ROMs containing software or manuals 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.

Notices

• 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.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B

Notices for Customers in Europe

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. 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:

• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• Separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources and prevent negative consequences for human health and the environment that might result from incorrect disposal.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

• 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).

This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• 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.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

DISPOSE OF USED

Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

The Battery Charger

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 occur in a 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

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. 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

D3200

Using other

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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

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.

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or

reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or 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.

• 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.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage 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 (0 72). 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

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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, batteries, 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.

D 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.

D 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, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced.

A 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.

A 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:

• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

• 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/

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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

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 Mode dial...................................3

2 Eyelet for camera strap 3 R

(information) button

4 E/N button

Exposure compensation

Adjusting aperture............57

Flash compensation..........66

5 Shutter-release button.........24

6 Power switch.............................2

7 Movie-record button ............88

8 AF-assist illuminator .............37

Self-timer lamp ......................33

Red-eye reduction lamp ......49

9 Infrared receiver (front)........33

10 Body cap 11 CPU contacts

.... 6, 85

12 Built-in flash ........................... 47

13 M/ Y button

Flash mode......................... 47

Flash compensation......... 66

14 Speaker .................................... 92

...64

15 Focal plane mark (E) .......... 43

16 Eyelet for camera strap

17 Microphone............................ 88

18 Connector cover 19 Fn button

Using the Fn button....8, 143

20 Mounting mark...................... 14

21 Lens release button .............. 15

22 Mirror .....................................182

23 Lens mount............................. 43

24 Accessory shoe cover .........172

15 16

25 Accessory shoe (for optional

flash units) .........................172

26 Connector for external

microphone

27 USB and A/V connector

Connecting to a

computer .......................112

Connecting to a printer

..........................................114

Connecting to a TV .........122

28 HDMI mini-pin connector

..............................................123

29 Accessory terminal..............177

................91, 177

The Camera Body (Continued)

1 Viewfinder eyepiece............. 34

2 Rubber eyecup

3 Infrared receiver (rear).........33

4 Monitor

Viewing settings...................5

Live view ............................. 80

Full-frame playback.......... 97

5 K button

Playback.............................. 97

6 G button

Menu..............................9, 125

7 X button

Playback zoom in............ 104

8 W/Q button

Thumbnails.......................102

Playback zoom out......... 104

Help.........................................9

9 P (information edit) button

...................................................5

10 Tripod s ocke t 11 Diopter adjustment

control .................................. 20

12 A/L button

13 Command dial ......................... 7

14 a button

15 Multi selector .........................10

16 Memory card slot cover....... 18

17 J (OK) button....................... 10

18 I/E/# button

Using the A (L) button

...................................41, 143

Protecting photographs

from deletion................105

Live view..............................80

Movie ...................................88

Release mode

Self-timer ............................33

Remote control.................. 33

.....................31

15 16 17

19 Memory card access lamp

.........................................18, 23

20 Power connector cover for

optional power connector

..............................................178

21 Battery-chamber cover latch

................................................13

22 Battery-chamber cover........13

23 O button

Deleting pictures during

playback .........................106

24 Battery latch.............................13

A The Power Switch

Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera on.

Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera off.

A 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 g mode:

P, S, A, and M Modes

Select these modes for full control over camera settings.

• P— Programmed auto (0 54)

g Mode (0 27)

Take and view pictures and adjust settings with the help of an on-screen guide.

Auto Modes

Select these modes for simple, point-and-shoot photography.

• i Auto (0 22) • j Auto (flash off ) (0 22)

Scene Modes

The camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the scene selected with the mode dial. Match your selection to the scene being photographed.

• k Port rait (0 25)

• l Landscape (0 25)

• p Child (0 25)

• m Sports (0 26)

• n Close up (0 26)

• o Night portrait (0 26)

• S —Shutter-priority auto (0 55)

• A— Aperture-priority auto (0 56)

• M—Manual (0 57)

A Scene Auto Selector (Live View)

Selecting live view in i or j mode enables automatic scene selection (“scene auto selector”; 0 85) when autofocus is used.

The Viewfinder

2 3

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1 Focus points........................... 40

2 Focus indicator ................23, 42

3 Autoexposure (AE) lock

indicator............................... 61

4 Shutter speed ..................55, 57

5 Aperture (f-number) ......56, 57

6 Battery indicator ................... 21

7 Number of exposures

remaining ...........................21

Number of shots remaining

before memory buffer

fills .........................................32

White balance recording

indicator...............................72

Exposure compensation value

................................................63

Flash compensation

value......................................65

ISO sensitivity......................... 51

8 “K” (appears when memory

remains for over 1000

exposures) ........................... 21

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9 Flash-ready indicator............24

10 Flexible program

indicator ...............................54

11 Exposure indicator ................57

Exposure compensation

display...................................64

Electronic rangefinder........142

12 Flash compensation

indicator ...............................65

13 Exposure compensation

indicator ...............................63

14 Auto ISO sensitivity

indicator .............................129

15 Warning indicator................193

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D The Viewfinder

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. make changes to settings. selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item.

Press the P button once to view settings, and again to

Highlight items using the multi

2 3

4 5

1 Shooting mode

2 Aperture (f-number) ......56, 57

3 Shutter speed ..................55, 57

4 Shutter-speed display ............6

5 Aperture display ......................6

6 Auto-area AF indicator.........38

7 Eye-Fi connection

8 Manual flash indicator....... 132

9 Print date indicator............. 144

16 17 19

i auto/

j auto (flash off) ..............22

Scene modes ......................25

Guide mode ........................27

P, S, A, and M modes...........53

3D-tracking indicator............38

Focus point..............................40

indicator............................. 148

Flash compensation indicator

for optional flash units ...175

148 9 10 11 12 13

10 Auto ISO sensitivity

indicator.............................129

11 Active D-Lighting .................. 67

12 Picture Control....................... 76

13 “Beep” indicator ..................141

14 Battery indicator ................... 21

GPS connection indicator

16 Help icon ...............................193

17 Exposure indicator................ 57

Exposure compensation

indicator............................... 64

18 Number of exposures

remaining ............................ 21

White balance recording

indicator............................... 72

19 “K” (appears when memory

remains for over 1000

exposures)........................... 21

..147

P button

23 24 25

26 27 28

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20 Flash mode ............................. 48

21 Flash compensation .............65

22 Exposure compensation...... 63

23 Image quality ......................... 44

24 Image size ............................... 46

25 White balance ........................ 69

26 ISO sensitivity......................... 51

27 Release mode......................... 31

28 Focus mode ..................... 35, 81

29 AF-area mode.................. 38, 82

30 Metering.................................. 60

A Hiding Shooting Information

To turn the monitor off, press the R button. while the shutter-release button is pressed or if no operations are performed for about 8 s (for information on choosing how long the monitor stays on, see Auto off timers on page

140). The information display can be restored by pressing the R button again.

Note that the monitor turns off automatically

R button Information display Monitor off

A Rotating the Camera

When the camera is rotated 90 °, shooting information rotates to match camera orientation.

A The Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays

These displays provide visual indications of shutter speed and aperture.

Fast shutter speed, large aperture

(low f-number).

While the mode dial is rotated, this display is replaced by an image of the mode dial.

Slow shutter speed, small aperture

(high f-number).

A See Also

For information on choosing a design for the information display, see Info display format (0 134). For information on choosing whether information is displayed when the shutterrelease button is pressed; see Auto info display (0 136). For information on the indicators displayed in live view, see page 84.

The Command Dial

The command dial can be used with other controls to adjust a variety of settings when shooting information is displayed in the monitor.

M (Y) button

Fn button

Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (mode P; 0 54).

Choose a shutter speed (mode S or M; 0 55, 57).

Choose an aperture (mode A; 0 56).

E (N) button

Mode dial

Command dial

Mode P Command dial Information display

Mode S or M Command dial Information display

Choose an aperture (mode M; 0 57).

Mode A Command dial

Information display

Mode M E (N) button Command dial Information display

Set exposure compensation (mode P, S, or A; 0 63).

Mode P, S, or A

Choose a flash mode (0 49).

Adjust flash compensation (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 65).

E (N) button Command dial Information display

M (Y) button Command dial Information display

P, S, A, or M M (Y) button E (N) button Command dial Information display

The role of the Fn button can be selected using the

Buttons > Assign Fn button option in the setup menu (0 143), allowing the following settings to be adjusted by pressing the Fn button and rotating the command dial:

Image quality/size (0 44) ISO sensitivity (0 51 )

Fn button Command dial

White balance (0 69) Active D-Lighting (0 67)

Camera Menus

Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. menus, press the G button.

To view the

Ta bs

Choose from the following menus:

D: Playback (0 125) • N: Retouch (0 149)

•

C: Shooting (0 127) • m: Recent settings (0 166)

•

B: Setup (0 133)

Slider shows position in current menu.

Current settings are shown by icons.

Menu options

Options in current menu.

If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help can be displayed by pressing the W (Q) button. A description of the currently selected option or menu will be displayed while the button is pressed. Press 1 or 3 to scroll through the display.

G button

W (Q) button

A Guide Mode

To display the on-screen guide, rotate the mode dial to g (0 27).

Using Camera Menus

The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus.

Move cursor up

J button: select highlighted item

Cancel and return to

previous menu

Select highlighted item or display sub-menu

Move cursor down

Follow the steps below to navigate the menus.

1 Display the menus.

Press the G button to display the menus.

2 Highlight the icon for the current menu.

Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu.

G button

3 Select a menu.

Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu.

4 Position the cursor in the selected menu.

Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu.

5 Highlight a menu item.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item.

6 Display options.

Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item.

7 Highlight an option.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option.

8 Select the highlighted item.

Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button.

Note the following:

• Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available.

• While pressing 2 generally has the same effect as pressing J, there are some

cases in which selection can only be made by pressing J.

• To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button

halfway (0 24).

First Steps

Charge the Battery

The camera is powered by an EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-24 battery charger before use. when no charge remains.

A The Plug Adapter

Depending on the country or region of purchase, a plug adapter may be supplied with the charger. The shape of the adapter varies with the country or region of purchase. If a plug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter as shown at right, making sure the plug is fully inserted. Attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.

1 Remove the terminal cover.

2 Insert the battery.

About 1 hour and 30 minutes are required to fully recharge the battery

Remove the terminal cover from the battery.

Insert the battery as shown in the illustration on the charger.

D Charging the Battery

Charge the battery indoors at ambient temperatures between 5–35°C (41–95°F). The battery will not charge if its temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 60 °C (140 °F).

3 Plug the charger in.

The CHARGE lamp will flash slowly while the battery charges.

D 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.

4 Remove the battery when charging is complete.

Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops flashing. Unplug the charger and remove the battery.

Battery

charging

Charging complete

Insert the Battery

1 Turn the camera off.

A Inserting and Removing Batteries

Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries.

2 Open the battery-chamber cover.

Unlatch (q) and open (w) the battery-chamber cover.

3 Insert the battery.

Insert the battery in the orientation shown (e), using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. in place when the battery is fully inserted.

The latch locks the battery

4 Close the battery-chamber cover.

A Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. Press the battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand.

Battery latch

D The Battery and Charger

Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ix–x and 184–186 of this manual. Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C/32 °F or above 40°C/104°F; failure to observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance. Capacity may be reduced and charging times may increase at battery temperatures from 0°C/32°F to 15°C/59°F and from 45°C/113°F to 60°C/140°F. 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.

Attach a Lens

Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed. DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II.

The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S

Focal length mark Mounting mark

Focal length scale

Retractable lens barrel button (0 15)

Lens cap

Focus ring (0 42, 87)

Zoom ring (0 24)

1 Turn the camera off.

2 Remove the rear lens cap and the

camera body cap.

3 Attach the lens.

Keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the camera body, position the lens in the camera’s bayonet mount (q). Being careful not to press the lensrelease button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w).

CPU contacts

A-M mode switch (see below)

Vibration reduction ON/OFF switch (0 205)

(0 168)

Rear lens cap

Slide the A-M mode switch to A (autofocus; if the lens has an M/A-M mode switch, select M/A for autofocus with manual override).

If the lens has a vibration reduction (VR) switch, select ON to reduce the effects of vibration (0 205).

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Nikon D3200 Reference Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Q&A Index

Table of Contents

For Your Safety

Notices

Introduction

Getting to Know the Camera

The Camera Body

The Mode Dial

The Viewfinder

The Information Display

The Command Dial

Camera Menus

Using Camera Menus

First Steps

Charge the Battery

Insert the Battery

Attach a Lens