A:AnswerI 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.
A:AnswerNikon'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.
A:AnswerShort 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.
A:AnswerBoth 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.
A:AnswerNikon 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.
A:AnswerYes, but ONLY if you buy the camera in a bundle (usually involves the camera, SD card, and might include another lens on top of the stock 18-55mm lens it comes with or will include a tripod, just depends where you shop and the offers currently available.)
If you do NOT buy the camera in a bundle then you will have to go out and buy your own SD card.
A:AnswerIn order to connect your Nikon d3200 with your device (iphone, ipad etc) you need to have a wifi adapter through which your photos can be moved to your devices. It is pretty simple. Simply connect the wifi adapter to the camera. Go to your device. Download the wifi utility. Search the camera name under wifi connectivity. connect it. You are ready to transfer your photos. Hope this helps.
A:AnswerThey may, depending on the camera settings and your initial point of reference. The D3200 is certainly going to use up your SD card faster than most cameras, all else being equal.
A:AnswerYes I think the D3200 is an upgrade over the D80. My aunt has the D80 and I have the D3200. Here are some specs in comparison:
D3200: 24.2mp, 4fps, DX-CMOS Sensor, 11 point AF, ISO 100-6400(12800), 921,000 dot display.
D80: 10.2mp, 3fps, DX-CCD Sensor, 11 point AF, ISO 100-1600(3200), 230,000 dot display.
So as far as specs go, the D3200 really wins over the D80. And the D3200 can record HD Video, but the D80 cannot. I would highly recommend the D3200 to you as an upgrade over your D80.
A:AnswerI was thinking the same thing the 18-105 (from what I have read) is an awesome DX format lens. However, most of the bloggers say that you need the 18-55 as a good walk around lens. The wide angle is good, and the zoom is good, and the focusing on the D3200 is nice and fast. Not to mention the lens is relatively small. Therefore if I were you I would get the Camera with the Lens kit, and use the 18-55 whenever you need a "Walk Around" Lens.
A:AnswerI bought the camera thinking the same thing, but later found that it was wifi capable (if you buy the add on). They have a special slot on the side to plug the adapter into once you buy it. I would also recommend getting a wireless remote.
A:AnswerThe D3200 is an interchangeable lens camera. You can choose from a number of different lenses Nikon makes. Please check out the NIKKOR lenses on Best Buy's website that have the AF-S designator. Those are the ones that are 100% compatible with your camera.
