A:AnswerThe D3200 does not include a 'Skin Softening' filter or effect. However, the 'Portrait' and 'Child' Scene modes and 'Portrait' Picture Control include settings to create soft and natural-looking skin tones. In addition, a soft filter effect can be added to entire pictures after they have been taken using the Filter Effects option in the Retouch Menu.
A:AnswerI am guessing it depends on the market area. When shopping for this camera I ran into the same problem. I noticed when I was in a different area that tended to cater to a higher economic status population the item was available for store pick up. I am not sure if that was the reason, but I found it odd as well.