Nikon Digital Camera user manual Press the shutter-release button halfway, Shoot

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5Press the shutter-release button halfway.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. The camera will select the focus points automatically. If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may light.

6Check the indicators in the viewfinder.

s

 

When the focus operation is complete, the

 

 

selected focus points will be briefly highlighted,

 

 

 

a beep will sound (a beep may not sound if the

 

 

subject is moving), and the in-focus indicator (I)

 

 

will appear in the viewfinder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In-focus indicator

Description

ISubject in focus.

I (flashes)

Camera unable to focus using

autofocus. See page 28.

 

In-focus Buffer

indicator capacity

While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the number of exposures that can be stored in the memory buffer (“t”; 0 24) will be displayed in the viewfinder.

7Shoot.

Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph. The memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds (the photo will automatically clear from the display when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway). Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete.

Memory card access

lamp

AImage Sensor Cleaning

The camera vibrates the low-pass filter covering the image sensor to remove dust when the camera is turned on or off.

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Contents Digital Camera Help Camera SettingsProduct Documentation DigitutorPackage Contents Table of Contents Live View For Your Safety AKeep the sun out of the frameD3200 Disposing of Data Storage Devices Before Taking Important Pictures Use Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesServicing the Camera and Accessories Life-Long LearningGetting to Know the Camera XIntroductionCamera Body Power Switch Microphone and SpeakerMode Dial Viewfinder ViewfinderInformation Display PbuttonFirst Steps Charge the batteryInsert the battery Attach the strapAttach a lens Autofocus is available with AF-S lenses. When usingInsert a memory card available separately Turn the camera onFocus the viewfinder Choose a language and set the camera clockDuring Charging Formatting Memory Cards Charging the BatteryRemoving the Battery Memory CardsSetup Menu Write Protect SwitchAdjusting Viewfinder Focus Removing Memory CardsSBasic Photography Battery Level and Card CapacityTurn the camera on Check the battery level Check the number of exposures remainingPoint-and-Shoot Photography i and j Modes Select i or j ModeWhen framing photographs Ready the cameraPress the shutter-release button halfway Check the indicators in the viewfinderWhen the focus operation is complete, ShootShutter-Release Button Standby TimerBuilt-in Flash Creative Photography Scene Modes KPortraitMSports Display pictures IPlayback and DeletionViewing Photographs Press the K buttonThumbnail Playback Press K. Once deleted, photographs can not be RecoveredDeleting Pictures Calendar PlaybackShoot View/delete Set up Take pictures Guide ModeChange camera settings Shoot Guide Mode MenusMore Settings Start ShootingGuide Mode Set UpImage quality Output settings Image size View/DeleteUsing the Guide UseZMore on Photography Release ModeChoose a release mode Press IE/#Buffer Size Continuous Release ModeMemory Buffer Information DisplayRest of the way down. The self-timer lamp will Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesSelect a release mode Mount the camera on a tripodCover the Viewfinder Before Using the Remote ControlUsing the Built-in Flash See AlsoFocus Focus ModeChoose a focus mode Place the cursor in the information displayContinuous-servo Autofocus Predictive Focus TrackingGetting Good Results with Autofocus Choose an AF-area mode AF-Area ModeDisplay AF-area mode options Option Description Single-point AFDisplay image quality options Image Quality and SizeImage Quality Choose a file typeDisplay image size options Image SizeChoose an image size Using the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash i, k, p, n, and oModes Choose a flash mode 0 Take picturesChoose a flash mode Flash ModeDisplay flash mode options Flash modes available vary with shooting modeShutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Mode Shutter speedFlash Modes N, P, aDisplay ISO sensitivity options Mode ISO sensitivityISO Sensitivity Choose an ISO sensitivityTP, S, A, and M Modes Mode P Programmed AutoShutter Speed and Aperture Mode S Shutter-Priority Auto Mode a Aperture-Priority AutoMode M Manual Exposure IndicatorXLive View Framing Photographs in the MonitorDisplay focus options Focusing in Live ViewChoosing a Focus Mode Choose a focus optionChoosing an AF-Area Mode Display AF-area modesChoosing the Focus Point Subject TrackingLive View Display Automatic Scene Selection Scene Auto Selector Live View/Movie Recording Display OptionsAuto flash off listed above Exposure Shooting in Live View Mode Count Down DisplayUsing Autofocus in Live View Start recording Movies can be recorded in live view modeRecording Movies 0IconMaximum Length End recordingTaking Photographs During Movie Recording Recording MoviesCamera is in mode M. Shutter speed can be set to values as Movie SettingsAdjustments to shutter speed and ISO sensitivity when Fast as 1/4,000 s the slowest speed available varies withChoose movie options Select Movie settingsUsing an External Microphone Count-Down DisplayFollowing operations can be performed Viewing Movies2Icon To display the on-screen guide, rotate the mode dial to g 0 SetupUMenu Guide Menu Guide Highlight the icon for the current menu Using Camera MenusDisplay the menus Select a menuDisplay options Position the cursor in the selected menuHighlight a menu item Highlight an optionStart the installer Installing ViewNXStart the computer and insert the installer CD QViewNXRemove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive Exit the installerSystem Requirements Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer Using ViewNXCopy Pictures to the Computer Start Nikon TransferEditing Movies View PicturesRetouching Photographs Printing PicturesIdentifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses NTechnical NotesCompatible Lenses IX Nikkor LensesSources Other AccessoriesPower FiltersApproved Memory Cards Storage CleaningCaring for the Camera LensCaring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Caring for the CameraCaring for the Battery Page Error Messages Locked No Bulb in S modeFlash error Format card?Cool Representative Metering errorButton again With NEF RAW processingSpecifications Nikon D3200 Digital CameraMatrix or center-weighted metering 0-20 EV Release Release modeSelf-timer Shutter TypeFocus Autofocus Flash modeAccessory shoe Detection rangeAutomatic scene Live view Lens servoManual focus MF Selection Movie MeteringWeight Power source BatteryDimensions/weight TemperatureEN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery MH-24 battery chargerAF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens Battery Life Trademark InformationPage SB2C0111