Showing posts with label nikon d3200 camera. Show all posts
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Sunday, April 22, 2012

Super Nova Galactica Nikon D3200 :DSLR Packs a 24-Megapixel Sensor Overload

Nikon D3200


image of Guide Mode menu on D3200 HD-SLR's LCD
Nikon's popular D3100 D-SLR is finally being put out to pasture. The newly announced D3200 looks a lot like the previous model on the outside, but a few key differences differentiate the two cameras.
The most obvious is the sensor—the D3200 packs a 24-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, up from the 14 megapixels found in the D3100. Its Expeed 3 image processor supports shooting at 4 frames per second. You can opt to shoot at ISO 100 through 6400, with 12800 available as an expanded mode, and the 11-point autofocus system will help to keep your shots sharply in focus.
The camera retains the D3100's Guide Mode, which walks novice shooters through camera settings in order to help them get the best shot possible. A large, 3-inch LCD, packed with 921k dots, adorns the rear of the camera. Live View is supported, as is 1080p30 and 1080p24 video recording with full-time autofocus. New to this model is a microphone input jack, so you are no longer limited to the camera's internal microphone.
The company also announced a Wi-Fi add-on accessory for the D3200. The WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter will sell for $59.95, and clips into the side of the camera to add wireless file transfer and shutter control. You can transfer files directly from the camera to your smartphone, and control the camera using your phone from up to 50 feet away. An Android app will be available in late May, with an iOS app set to follow in late autumn.
The D3200 will be bundled with Nikon's AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR kit lens. It is set to hit the streets in late April for $699.95. In addition to the standard black finish, the camera will also be available in red. Nikon also announced a new AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G lens. The optic is compatible with DX and FX cameras, and is currently the fastest 28mm lens in Nikon's catalog. It will also sell for $699.95.


Nikon D3200 sensor

It seems that for Nikon, 2012 is the year of big numbers. After outing the 36 million pixel full-frame sensor in the D800, the D3200 with its 24.3 million pixel APS-C size sensor is another number that has the potential to excite users.






Nikon D3200
Nikon says that the sensor is completely redesigned, and despite the huge jump in pixel count, enjoys the same low levels of noise as the D3100. Nikon is also keen to point out the potential to crop images post-capture those 24 million pixels offer, which should be good news for those reluctant to purchase larger zoom lenses.

Nikon D3200 processor

An example of how top-end technology will trickle down a company's range, the D3200 shares the same Expeed 3 processor as its bigger, and much more expensive brothers, the Nikon D800 and Nikon D4. It is this which gives the D3200, Nikon claims, fast processing speeds, better full HD video performance and low noise capabilities.

Nikon D3200 guide mode

Aimed squarely at those users who are new to DSLR photography, the D3200 contains an improved and upgraded Guide mode, designed to fully explain to users how to achieve the looks they want.








Nikon D3200
The company is very keen to shout about this feature, which helps photographers learn key features of the camera in a quick and easy way.

It's not a D3100 replacement

Such has been the success of the D3100 that it's staying in the range. This effectively means that Nikon has expanded its entry-level offering, giving consumers the choice between a budget model, and a more advanced model in the D3200. The company says it will continue to market and sell the D3100 alongside the new D3200 offering.

Nikon D3200 Wi-Fi capability









Nikon D3200
Users have the option to purchase an additional adapter to give the D3200 Wi-Fi connectivity. This is an exciting prospect for those stepping up from compact and mobile phone photography. Via a free app for Android, with one to follow for iOS in the autumn, users can enjoy remote shooting and uploading images to social networking sites.

Nikon D3200 screen

One of the biggest improvements on the D3200 from the D3100 is the new 921k dot LCD screen, up from the 230k dot device found on the D3100. Though not articulating, the screen has been kept fixed in order to keep the size of the body down.

Nikon D3200 ergonomics

Several of Nikon's DSLR bodies have gone through subtle changes to the ergonomics to make for better handling and to make it easier for novice shooters to access these key areas of the camera's functionality.








Nikon D3200
On the D3200 this includes the addition of several new direct access buttons, including a movie record, live view and drive mode button.
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Nikon D3200 retouching options

Nikon has provided users with several options for retouching and editing photos from within the camera itself. One of the most interesting new features is the option to straighten wonky horizons, but other options for cropping and adding creative filters have also been designed to appeal to beginner users.

It's made in Thailand

Nikon was badly affected by the floods in Thailand last year, causing severe production delays to several of its models. This new model is made in Thailand, and is, Nikon says, testament to the fact that the factory is now almost back to full production facilities. No problems with stock levels have been anticipated.








Nikon D3200


Nikon D3200 specifications

Specifications

  • Type
    Single-lens reflex digital camera
  • Lens Mount
    Nikon F bayonet mount
  • Picture Angle
    Effective picture angle 1.5x (Approx.) conversion factor (Nikon DX format)
  • Effective Pixels
    24.2 million
  • Sensor Size
    23.2mm x 15.4mm
  • Image Sensor Format
    DX
  • Image Sensor Type
    CMOS
  • Total Pixels
    24.7 million
  • Dust-reduction system
    Image sensor cleaning
  • Image Area (pixels)
    DX-format
    (L)
    6,016 × 4,000

    (M)
    4,512 × 3,000

    (S)
    3,008 × 2,000
  • File Format Still Images
    Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
    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
    Landscape
    Monochrome
    Neutral
    Portrait
    Selected Picture Control can be Modified
    Standard
    Vivid
  • Storage Media
    SD
    SDHC
    SDXC
  • Card Slot
    1 Secure Digital (SD)
  • File System
    Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
    DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
    EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
  • Viewfinder
    Eye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder
  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage
    95% Horizontal Approx.
  • Viewfinder Magnification
    0.78x Approx.
  • Viewfinder Eyepoint
    18mm (-1.0m¯¹)
  • Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
    -1.7 to +0.5m¯¹
  • Focusing Screen
    Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
  • Reflex Mirror
    Quick-return type
  • Lens Aperture
    Instant-return type
  • Lens Compatibility at a Glance***
    AF-S Lens Required for Autofocus
  • Compatible Lenses
    AF NIKKOR for F3AF not Supported
    AF-S, AF-I: All Functions Supported
    AI-P NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II
    Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or Faster
    IX NIKKOR Lenses Cannot be Used
    Non-CPU: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function.
    Other AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II
    Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus
    Type D PC NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus and some Shooting Modes
  • Shutter type
    Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
  • Shutter Speed
    1/4000 to 30 sec.
  • Fastest Shutter Speed
    1/4000 sec.
  • Slowest Shutter Speed
    30 sec.
  • Flash Sync Speed
    Up to 1/200 sec.
  • Shutter Release Modes
    Continuous
    Delayed remote
    Quick Response Remote Mode
    Quiet shutter-release
    Self-timer mode
    Single-frame [S] mode
  • Frame Advance Rate
    Up to 4 fps (manual focus, mode M or S, shutter speed 1/250 sec or faster, and other settings at default values)
  • Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution
    4 frames per second
  • Self-timer
    2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled
  • Exposure Metering System
    TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor
  • Metering Method
    Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame
    Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses)
    Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
  • Metering Range
    0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20°C/68°F)
    2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)
  • Exposure Meter Coupling
    CPU
  • Exposure Modes
    Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
    Auto
    Auto (flash off)
    Manual (M)
    Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P)
    Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
  • Scene Modes
    Auto
    Auto [Flash Off]
    Child
    Close-up
    Landscape
    Night Portrait
    Portrait
    Sports
  • Exposure Compensation
    ±5 EV in increments of 1/3EV
  • Exposure Lock
    Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
  • Mirror Lock Up
    Yes (for image sensor cleaning)
  • ISO Sensitivity
    ISO 100 - 6400
    Hi-1 (ISO 12,800)
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    100
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    6400
  • Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
    1 EV above ISO 6400 (ISO 12800 equivalent)
  • Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
    1 EV above ISO 6400 (ISO 12800 equivalent)
    Auto ISO sensitivity control available
  • High ISO Noise Reduction
    Low
    Normal
    High
    Off
  • Active D-Lighting
    On
    Off
  • Single-point AF Mode
    Yes
  • Dynamic AF Mode
    Number of AF points: 11 (3D-tracking)
  • Auto-area AF Mode
    Yes
  • Autofocus System
    Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
  • Detection Range
    -1 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
  • 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
  • Focus Lock
    Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
    Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF)
  • Focus Modes
    Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)
    Continuous-servo (AF-C)
    Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only
    Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only
    Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
    Normal area available in Live View and D-Movie only
    Predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status
    Single-servo AF (AF-S)
    Wide area available in Live View and D-Movie only
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    11
  • Autofocus Sensitivity
    -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
  • Built-in Flash
    Yes
  • X-Sync Speed
    1/200
  • 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
  • Flash Sync Modes
    Front-curtain sync (normal)
    Rear-curtain sync
    Red-Eye reduction
    Red-Eye reduction with slow sync
    Slow sync
  • Flash Compensation
    -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
  • Flash-ready indicator
    Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit such as SB-910, SB-900, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX or SB-50DX is fully charged
  • Accessory Shoe
    Yes
  • Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
    CLS Supported
  • Flash Sync Terminal
    Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (available separately)
  • White Balance
    Auto
    Cloudy
    Direct Sunlight
    Flash
    Fluorescent (7 types)
    Incandescent
    Preset Manual
    Shade
  • Live View Shooting
    Yes
  • Live View Lens servo
    Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F)
    Manual focus (MF)
  • Live View AF-area mode
    Face-priority AF
    Wide-area AF
    Normal-area AF
    Subject-tracking AF
  • Live View Autofocus
    Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
  • Live View Scene Auto Selector
    Auto mode
    Auto (flash off) mode
  • Movie Metering
    TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
  • Movie Maximum recording time
    20 min.
  • Movie File Format
    MOV
  • Movie Video Compression
    H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
  • Movie Audio recording format
    Linear PCM
  • Movie
    HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps
    HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps
    HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps
    HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps
    HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps
    VGA 640x424 / 30 fps
    VGA 640x424 / 25 fps
  • Movie Audio
    Built-in microphone, monaural
    Optional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter)
    Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
  • Monitor Size
    3.0 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Resolution
    921,000 Dots
  • Monitor Type
    Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
  • Monitor Angle of View
    160-degree wide-viewing angle
  • Playback Functions
    Auto Image Rotation
    Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar)
    Highlights
    Histogram Display
    Image Comment
    Movie Playback
    Playback with Zoom
    Slideshow
  • In-Camera Image Editing
    Color Balance
    Color Outline
    Color Sketch
    D-Lighting
    Distortion Control
    Filter Effects
    Fisheye
    Image Overlay
    Miniature Effect
    Monochrome
    NEF (RAW) Processing
    Perspective Control
    Quick Retouch
    Red-Eye Correction
    Resize
    Selective Color
    Straighten
    Trim
  • Interface
    Accessory Terminal: Remote Cord: MC-DC2 (available separately); GPS unit: GP-1 (available separately)
    Audio input: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter)
    HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector
    Hi-speed USB
    Video Output: NTSC, PAL
  • Wi-Fi Functionality
    Eye-Fi Compatible
  • GPS
    GP-1 GPS unit
  • Recent Settings
    Yes
  • Supported Languages
    Arabic
    Brazilian Portuguese
    Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
    Czech
    Danish
    Dutch
    English
    Finnish
    French
    German
    Greek
    Hindi
    Hungarian
    Indonesian
    Italian
    Japanese
    Korean
    Norweigan
    Polish
    Portuguese
    Romanian
    Russian
    Spanish
    Swedish
    Thai
    Turkish
    Ukrainian
  • Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
    Yes
  • World Time Setting
    Yes
  • Battery / Batteries
    EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • Battery Life (shots per charge)
    540 shots per charge (Battery Life) (CIPA)
  • AC Adapter
    EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5A Power Connector (available separately)
  • Battery Charger
    MH-24 Quick Charger
  • Tripod Socket
    1/4 in.
  • Approx. Dimensions
    5.0 in. (125mm) x 3.8 in. (96mm) x 3.1 in. (76.5mm)
  • DX
    Format
    24.2
    Megapixels
    4 FPS
    Continuous Shooting
    100-6400
    ISO Expandable to 12800 (Hi 1)
    HD Video
    1080p with stereo sound
  • Approx. Weight
    16 oz. (455g)
    camera body only
  • Operating Environment
    0–40 °C (+32–104 °F)
  • Supplied Accessories

    • AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens
    • EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
    • MH-24 Quick Charger
    • EG-CP14 Audio/Video Cable
    • UC-E6 USB Cable
    • DK-20 Rubber Eyecup
    • AN-DC3 Camera Strap
    • DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
    • BF-1B Body Cap
    • BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
    • NikonView NX CD-ROM