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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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...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...
... 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...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...
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...or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in strangulation. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for extended periods while the devices are indicated by a... or other strong light source through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for extended periods may result in the event of the device become hot. ix...
...or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in strangulation. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for extended periods while the devices are indicated by a... or other strong light source through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for extended periods may result in the event of the device become hot. ix...
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...be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to observe this precaution could result in a cool, dry place. • The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Playing CD-ROMs on audio CD equipment. x Particular care should be observed when photographing infants, ...CD player could cause temporary visual impairment. Do not transport or store the battery with a dry cloth. A Observe proper precautions when handling the charger • Keep dry. Failure to leakage when fully discharged. Continued use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for an extended period.
...be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to observe this precaution could result in a cool, dry place. • The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Playing CD-ROMs on audio CD equipment. x Particular care should be observed when photographing infants, ...CD player could cause temporary visual impairment. Do not transport or store the battery with a dry cloth. A Observe proper precautions when handling the charger • Keep dry. Failure to leakage when fully discharged. Continued use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for an extended period.
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... of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in European countries: • All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. The following apply only to users...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 ...
... of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in European countries: • All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. The following apply only to users...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 ...
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The Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER-TO REDUCE...to cause birth defects equipment and receiver. Using other reproductive harm. These limits are not expressly approved by Nikon may cause harmful interference to radio Corporation may void the user's authority to communications. However, there is ... from that to which can radiate The FCC requires the user be notified that are designed to provide D3200 reasonable protection against harmful CAUTIONS interference in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration ...
The Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER-TO REDUCE...to cause birth defects equipment and receiver. Using other reproductive harm. These limits are not expressly approved by Nikon may cause harmful interference to radio Corporation may void the user's authority to communications. However, there is ... from that to which can radiate The FCC requires the user be notified that are designed to provide D3200 reasonable protection against harmful CAUTIONS interference in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration ...
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... servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is inspected or serviced. Additional information may result from the Nikon representative in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for damages or lost profits that the camera is functioning normally. Any accessories regularly used...
... servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is inspected or serviced. Additional information may result from the Nikon representative in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for damages or lost profits that the camera is functioning normally. Any accessories regularly used...
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... 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 magnetic devices. Rotate the power...
... 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 magnetic devices. Rotate the power...
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... 11 12 14 15 13 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...
... 11 12 14 15 13 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...
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... units ... 175 9 Print date indicator 144 10 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 129 11 Active D-Lighting 67 12 Picture Control 76 13 "Beep" indicator 141 14 Battery indicator 21 15 GPS connection indicator .. 147 16 Help icon 193 17 Exposure indicator 57 Exposure compensation indicator 64 18 Number of exposures remaining 21...
... units ... 175 9 Print date indicator 144 10 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 129 11 Active D-Lighting 67 12 Picture Control 76 13 "Beep" indicator 141 14 Battery indicator 21 15 GPS connection indicator .. 147 16 Help icon 193 17 Exposure indicator 57 Exposure compensation indicator 64 18 Number of exposures remaining 21...
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... of the adapter varies with the country or region of purchase, a plug adapter may be supplied with the charger. Battery Charging charging complete 4 Remove the battery when charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops flashing. About 1 hour and 30 minutes are required to forcibly remove...140 °F). 3 Plug the charger in the charger showing that charging is complete when the battery is fully inserted. Unplug the charger and remove the battery. 12 First Steps Charge the Battery The camera is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter as shown in ...
... of the adapter varies with the country or region of purchase, a plug adapter may be supplied with the charger. Battery Charging charging complete 4 Remove the battery when charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops flashing. About 1 hour and 30 minutes are required to forcibly remove...140 °F). 3 Plug the charger in the charger showing that charging is complete when the battery is fully inserted. Unplug the charger and remove the battery. 12 First Steps Charge the Battery The camera is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter as shown in ...
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... this precaution will result in the direction shown by hand. failure to 60°C/140°F. X w q 3 Insert the battery. Press the battery latch in reduced battery performance. Do not attempt to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. Capacity may be reduced and charging times may increase at ambient temperatures below 0°C/32°...
... this precaution will result in the direction shown by hand. failure to 60°C/140°F. X w q 3 Insert the battery. Press the battery latch in reduced battery performance. Do not attempt to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. Capacity may be reduced and charging times may increase at ambient temperatures below 0°C/32°...
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... Set the clock to the correct time and date. Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary. A The Setup Menu Language and date...17 If a message warning that the clock is not set is displayed when the camera is turned on, the clock battery is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. A The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by an optional EP-5A power connector and EH-5b AC adapter (0 178).
... Set the clock to the correct time and date. Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary. A The Setup Menu Language and date...17 If a message warning that the clock is not set is displayed when the camera is turned on, the clock battery is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. A The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by an optional EP-5A power connector and EH-5b AC adapter (0 178).
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... the monitor is low, a warning will also be displayed in the viewfinder). Battery partially discharged. shutter release disabled. s 2 Check the battery level. if the monitor does not turn on . Battery exhausted; e.g., values between 1,200 and 1,299 are rounded down to charge battery. If a warning is displayed stating that can be taken at current settings...
... the monitor is low, a warning will also be displayed in the viewfinder). Battery partially discharged. shutter release disabled. s 2 Check the battery level. if the monitor does not turn on . Battery exhausted; e.g., values between 1,200 and 1,299 are rounded down to charge battery. If a warning is displayed stating that can be taken at current settings...
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...Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again. To save battery power when the flash is displayed. Zoom in , shorter focal lengths to increase the area visible in the final photograph (select longer focal lengths... on the battery. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the frame, or zoom out to zoom out). The length of time...
...Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again. To save battery power when the flash is displayed. Zoom in , shorter focal lengths to increase the area visible in the final photograph (select longer focal lengths... on the battery. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the frame, or zoom out to zoom out). The length of time...
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Choose from the following items: Shoot Take pictures. View/delete Set up View and/or delete pictures. Change camera settings. 27 The top level of the guide is displayed when the mode dial is rotated to a variety of exposures remaining (0 21) Shooting mode: A guide mode indicator appears on the shooting mode icon. Battery indicator (0 21) Number of frequently-used and useful functions. !Guide Mode The Guide Guide mode gives access to g. !
Choose from the following items: Shoot Take pictures. View/delete Set up View and/or delete pictures. Change camera settings. 27 The top level of the guide is displayed when the mode dial is rotated to a variety of exposures remaining (0 21) Shooting mode: A guide mode indicator appears on the shooting mode icon. Battery indicator (0 21) Number of frequently-used and useful functions. !Guide Mode The Guide Guide mode gives access to g. !
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... to the memory card. Depending on the number of the images in the buffer, recording may take from a few seconds to a few minutes. If the battery is equipped with the built-in flash; A The Information Display The release mode can be used with a memory buffer for about 19 pictures. rotate the...
... to the memory card. Depending on the number of the images in the buffer, recording may take from a few seconds to a few minutes. If the battery is equipped with the built-in flash; A The Information Display The release mode can be used with a memory buffer for about 19 pictures. rotate the...
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... is selected; In flash modes that support red-eye reduction, the red-eye reduction lamp will wait for the first time, remove the clear plastic battery-insulator sheet. For information on duration option in quick-response remote mode. Hold the camera firmly when removing the rubber eyecup. In delayed remote mode...
... is selected; In flash modes that support red-eye reduction, the red-eye reduction lamp will wait for the first time, remove the clear plastic battery-insulator sheet. For information on duration option in quick-response remote mode. Hold the camera firmly when removing the rubber eyecup. In delayed remote mode...
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.... • Bulb (A): The shutter remains open for Noise reduction in long exposures; Rotate the command dial to M. To prevent blur, use a fully charged EN-EL14 battery or an optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5A power connector. Length of Bulb (A).
.... • Bulb (A): The shutter remains open for Noise reduction in long exposures; Rotate the command dial to M. To prevent blur, use a fully charged EN-EL14 battery or an optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5A power connector. Length of Bulb (A).
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... green; The camera will flash green while the camera focuses. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Do not remove the battery or memory card or unplug the optional AC adapter until the shutter-release button is able to focus, the focus point will be locked by...
... green; The camera will flash green while the camera focuses. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Do not remove the battery or memory card or unplug the optional AC adapter until the shutter-release button is able to focus, the focus point will be locked by...