Nikon - D3200 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens - Black
- General
- Brand: Nikon
- Model Number: D3200 Black Kit
- Product Name: D3200 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens
- Color: Black
- Digital Camera Type: DSLR Camera with Lens
- Imaging
- Image Sensor Type: CMOS (CCD and CMOS are the two main technologies used in image sensors. CCD, the older of the two types, turns analog light signals into digital pixels. This conversion happens without distortion, resulting in high-quality images. Newer CMOS sensors use transistors at each pixel to move electrical charges. CMOS sensors are typically less expensive, but also require more light to create distortion-free images.)
- Image Resolution (Display): 6016 x 4000 (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to either capture an image or display it. The higher the resolution the finer the image details.)
- Low Light/High Sensitivity: true (High sensitivity digital imaging devices are designed to work in low light conditions to produce a high dynamic range image.)
- Image File Format(s): JPEG, RAW (Standardized software format(s) of storing digital images. The type of format chosen for capturing and compressing the image can determine quality, level of detail, and storage space required.)
- Focus
- Autofocus: true (Allows the camera to automatically focus through the lens, rather than by adjusting the lens manually.)
- Exposure Control
- Shutter Speeds: 1/4,000 to 30s in steps of 1/3 EV; Bulb; Time (requires optional ML-L3 Remote Control) (The length of time the shutter remains open when the shutter release is activated, expressed in fractions of seconds. The longer the shutter is open, the more light that is able to be captured by the camera sensor.)
- Minimum Aperture: 22 (The smallest opening of a lens, typically expressed in f-numbers. The larger the number, the smaller the aperture and the less light that can enter the lens. A smaller aperture creates a larger depth of field, which keeps both foreground and background in focus.)
- Maximum Aperture: 3.5 (The limit to how wide a lens can be open, typically expressed in f-numbers. The smaller the number, the larger the aperture and the more light that can enter the lens. A larger aperture creates a shallower depth of field, helpful for keeping subjects in focus and blurring background details.)
- Minimum ISO: 100 (ISO is the measurement of a camera image sensor's light sensitivity. When there is plenty of light, using the lowest ISO setting available will typically result in a higher quality image.)
- Maximum ISO: 6400 (ISO is the measurement of a camera image sensor's light sensitivity. In low-light environments, using a higher ISO setting helps to capture a sharp, bright image.)
- Maximum Expandable ISO: 12800 (ISO is the measurement of a camera image sensor's light sensitivity. Expandable ISO settings use software to simulate brighter images than the device's native ISO range is capable of capturing.)
- Self Timer: true
- Shooting Modes: Live View Shooting, Movie, Scene (Exposure modes employed by the photographer to control the optimal aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and other settings for capturing specific subjects/scenes. Examples include Aperture-Priority, Macro, and Manual modes.)
- White Balance Modes: Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade and more (Settings that calibrates how the color white is rendered in an image/video, reducing the appearance of unnatural contrasts caused by various light sources.)
- Lens
- Minimum Focal Length: 18 millimeters (The minimum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The shorter the focal length, the greater the area of scene captured.)
- Maximum Focal Length: 55 millimeters (The maximum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The greater the focal length, the smaller the area of scene captured.)
- Flash
- Flash Modes: Automatic, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync (The flash feature emits light to increase the brightness of a subject in dimly lit environments. Common modes include Auto and Red-Eye Reduction.)
- Integrated Flash: true
- External Flash Mount: Other (A cold shoe is a mounting point on top of a camera to securely attach a flash unit or other compatible accessories. A hot shoe is a cold shoe with an electrical connection that insures communication and synchronization between camera and accessory.)
- Display
- Display Type: LCD
- Screen Size: 3 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Viewfinder Type: Optical (A viewfinder is the part of a camera (or attachment) that allows you to see and focus a scene in frame. Optical viewfinders let you view the scene directly through the lens. Electronic viewfinders display the image on a screen in its approximate final form.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Storage
- Number of Memory Card Slots: 1
- Compatibility
- Tripod/Monopod Mountable: false (A support function that allows the device to be mounted to monopods and tripods for leveling and stability.)
- Memory Card Compatibility: Secure Digital, Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) (The type of memory card(s) recommended for use with the product.)
- Features
- Integrated GPS: Adaptable
- Connectivity
- Output(s): Mini HDMI, NTSC, PAL
- PictBridge Enabled: false (PictBridge allows digital cameras, camcorders and other image capture devices to connect and print directly to photo printers and other output devices without using a computer.)
- Power
- Number of Batteries Required: 1
- Included
- Batteries Included: true (Indicates whether the product comes with the required batteries for its operation.)
- Memory Card Included: false (Indicates whether a memory card is included.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 3.8 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 5 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 3.1 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 16 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Other
- UPC: 018208254927
Nikon D3200 DSLR Camera with 18–55mm VR Lens: Ultra quiet and powerful, great for taking candid photos. Or shoot full 1080p HD videos at up to 30 fps. Preprogrammed with auto options or choose your own settings to customize your shot, this compact camera can go anywhere with you.
Memory card sold separately.
- AF-S DX Zoom–Nikkor 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR lens included: Built-in Vibration Reduction image stabilization minimizes the effects of camera shake, so you can use slower shutter speeds for sharper images.
- 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor delivers incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements: The full-frame (same size as the 35mm-film format) sensor produces great edge-to-edge clarity with incredible detail and sharpness.
- ISO 100–6,400 (expandable to 12,800): Enjoy crisp, clean images across a wide ISO range, even capturing great shots just before dawn and at dusk, when available light is often beautiful but scarce.
- Capture fast-action shots at up to 5 fps (frames per second): From joyous facial expressions to fast-paced sports action, burst mode ensures you get the shot even if it only lasts a fraction of a second.
- 3.0" LCD monitor makes it easy to frame the shot: Features 170° viewing, and renders bright, crisp images, plus precise Live View and movie shooting, lets you accurately preview the shot before taking it.
- Capture striking movies in full 1080p HD: Shoot up to 30 fps in 1080p HD. Simple edits can be done right on the camera.
- EXPEED 3 image-processing engine delivers blazing speed and performance: From shooting images and videos, to playback and data transfer, this processor handles even the most demanding tasks with ease.
- Eye-level single-lens reflex viewfinder provides virtually true-to-life image representation: With approximately 95% horizontal and vertical frame coverage, you can compose the shot by seeing virtually the same shot the lens sees.
- 11-point autofocus quickly tracks and locks onto your subject: Maintain focus on facial expressions, fast-moving sports or other scene changes.
- Selectable and customizable image capture preferences: Choose from 6 preset preferences like portrait, landscape, close up and more. Or create your own to control sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation and hue.
- Simple one-button live view display activation: Easily see shooting data like shooting mode, autofocus mode, image size, image quality, white balance, audio recording, metering mode, shutter speed/aperture, ISO and more.
- Dust reduction system to safeguard image quality: Ultrasonic process controls the accumulation of dust particles in front of the image sensor.
- Pop-up flash unit with different modes: Choose from preset modes or manually adjust power level, number or flashes, frequency or when light is emitted. Supports 3D Color Matrix II Flash Metering.
- Multiformat memory slot for storing or transferring data: Supports SD, SDHC and SDXC formats. Memory cards not included.
- Store more photos!: Find compatible memory cards in our Memory Card Finder.
- AF-S DX Zoom–Nikkor 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR lens included: Built-in Vibration Reduction image stabilization minimizes the effects of camera shake, so you can use slower shutter speeds for sharper images.
- 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor delivers incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements: The full-frame (same size as the 35mm-film format) sensor produces great edge-to-edge clarity with incredible detail and sharpness.
- ISO 100–6,400 (expandable to 12,800): Enjoy crisp, clean images across a wide ISO range, even capturing great shots just before dawn and at dusk, when available light is often beautiful but scarce.
- Capture fast-action shots at up to 5 fps (frames per second): From joyous facial expressions to fast-paced sports action, burst mode ensures you get the shot even if it only lasts a fraction of a second.
- 3.0" LCD monitor makes it easy to frame the shot: Features 170° viewing, and renders bright, crisp images, plus precise Live View and movie shooting, lets you accurately preview the shot before taking it.
- Capture striking movies in full 1080p HD: Shoot up to 30 fps in 1080p HD. Simple edits can be done right on the camera.
- EXPEED 3 image-processing engine delivers blazing speed and performance: From shooting images and videos, to playback and data transfer, this processor handles even the most demanding tasks with ease.
- Eye-level single-lens reflex viewfinder provides virtually true-to-life image representation: With approximately 95% horizontal and vertical frame coverage, you can compose the shot by seeing virtually the same shot the lens sees.
- 11-point autofocus quickly tracks and locks onto your subject: Maintain focus on facial expressions, fast-moving sports or other scene changes.
- Selectable and customizable image capture preferences: Choose from 6 preset preferences like portrait, landscape, close up and more. Or create your own to control sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation and hue.
- Simple one-button live view display activation: Easily see shooting data like shooting mode, autofocus mode, image size, image quality, white balance, audio recording, metering mode, shutter speed/aperture, ISO and more.
- Dust reduction system to safeguard image quality: Ultrasonic process controls the accumulation of dust particles in front of the image sensor.
- Pop-up flash unit with different modes: Choose from preset modes or manually adjust power level, number or flashes, frequency or when light is emitted. Supports 3D Color Matrix II Flash Metering.
- Multiformat memory slot for storing or transferring data: Supports SD, SDHC and SDXC formats. Memory cards not included.
- Store more photos!: Find compatible memory cards in our Memory Card Finder.
Whats Included
- Nikon D3200 DSLR Camera
- 18–55mm AF-S NIKKOR VR lens
- Battery charger
- Neck strap
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (EN-EL14)
- Nikon D3200 DSLR Camera
- 18–55mm AF-S NIKKOR VR lens
- Battery charger
- Neck strap
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (EN-EL14)
Q: Is this manual or automatic zoom
A: The camera does not have a autofocus motor. for autofocus you will need lenses that have an autofocus motor built in
Q: Which is better the Nikon 3100 or Nikon 3200?
A: I have the d3200 and it is a great camera! I love the guide that helps me take professional looking photos as a beginner. I cannot speak for the d3100, but the 3200 has more megapixels and a guide for learning. My photos are amazing. I did purchase an additional 70-300 mm lens, but even the one it comes with is great. I just wanted to take pictures of nature that was further away.
Q: what is the difference between vr lens and zoom lens
A: Nikon's VR (Vibration Reduction) technology is an exciting feature which allows sharp photographs to be taken when the camera cannot be held perfectly still. Some lenses including zoom and telephoto's have it built in while others do not.
Q: Alerts
A: Short answer: no. But keep reading and I'll explain why in this case it doesn't matter. :) This is something you won't learn directly from Best Buy itself and you have to dig across the internet to find it, but Nikon products are subject to a, "Minimum advertised price." That is to say, their price is regulated by Nikon. Any Nikon dealer will have the same price (or very close to it, within a few dollars), and if you don't purchase from a genuine Nikon dealer, you will not have a warranty. As a new camera that is quite in demand, I wouldn't expect it to drop in price, even with a temporary sale (which, as mentioned, doesn't happen), through at least the end of the year. Nikon DSLRs don't go, "On sale," they simply get price-reduced as time goes on. The best you can hope for is to get a bundle with an additional lens, and for those, the prices change monthly in accordance with the Nikon dealer agreements (the September prices just went into effect). If you'd like the D3200, I'd also check out the D5100 or D3100, both of which are less expensive. The D3200's resolution is so high that it's beyond the resolving power of the lens it comes with, so if you really want to take advantage of the camera, you'll need to start with some more exotic glass, such as the 16-85 mm lens (which I've linked) anyway, which will increase your price even more. The D5100 has more advanced features, including additional ISO steps and more sophisticated control and remote features, and slightly better dynamic range than the D3200, plus a twisting LCD, but lacks the super high resolution. The D3100 has lower dynamic range and high ISO performance and a slightly slower continuous drive speed, but it still takes fantastic images and is a real bargain at the price it's at.
Q: Which camera is better? Also basically whats the difference between the two?
A: Both are good cameras as far as construction, weight and functionality. Either will give great results. Mega-pixels over 12 to 16 are personal preference moslty. The larger the megapixel the larger the picture you can print with clairty. Decent ISO range on both. Both are capable of HD 1080p video recording. The D3200 can shoot 4 frames per second in continuous mode. I am a nikon shooter and have been for years so I tend to lean that way. The biggest difference will be in the lens quality. Nikon has superior glass (in my opinion). I bought the D3200 as a back up for my D7000. I am very pleased with the output quality. It has several manual and auto modes (fewer than the D7000 of course). Its a great starter camera for learning to shoot in manual mode.
Q: How quickly can you take pictures?
A: The Frame Rate of the D3200 is 4 frames per second. Technically, you should be able to take up to 100 shots in 25 seconds
Q: Lenses
A: All Nikon lenses have an F mount so they can be use in the D3200.
Q: what kind of nikon battery grip will fit for this camera?
A: Nikon does not produce or manufacture a battery grip for either the Nikon D3100 or D3200. There are aftermarket grips that work well though and use up to 2 batteries. The only caveat is there is a small external cord that connects from the battery grip to the camera to use the vertical battery pack shutter.
