Question 1

Why did you choose this camera?

Accepted Answer

Several reasons:  First, it is a Nikon, the Rolls Royce of cameras. I have had only Nikons ever since I bought my first F2 in 1972. Second, because it has the same megapixels and processor and features as the more expensive D600. So, with very little investment you get an almost professional camera.. Thirdly, It is light, small and very convenient to carry around. Fourth it is extremely reliable, as stated before, is a NIKON. That says it all. Good luck and greetings from Colombia.

Question 2

Can this camera save images in 'raw' format? If so, is it easy to both set it and KEEP it shooting in raw? Or do you have to reset it every time?

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Yes, the D3200 will Save in RAW (12 Bit), and also in RAW + JPG simultaneously if wanted.  Settings are remembered when the camera is turned off.  Image Quality Settings are easy to access via the Info Screen (without having to navigate any menus) and/or you can assign the "FN" Button (programmable) to quickly switch between RAW, RAW+JPG, and the various JPG Quality Modes.

Question 3

Heard the 18-55 kit lens doesn't match up with well with sensor, which lenses do match up?

Accepted Answer

The kit lens is adequate, but it takes superior optics to "match up well" with 24 megapixels of resolving power.  Lenses which outperform the kit lens include fixed-focus Nikkors--the 35mm f/1.8, the 50mm f/1.8, the 50mm f/1.4, or the 85mm f/1.8--which are less expensive than the zooms and typically very sharp.  You'd prefer the autofocus models which work with the D3200, with an AF-S suffix.  The older models are half the price, but you'd have to focus them yourself--no easy job with modern viewfinders.To see the difference between the kit lens and the better Nikkors requires some investment in technique, too.  You'll want to stop down about two or three stops for better edge resolution and greater depth of field, use a high shutter speed, a tripod, or electronic flash to eliminate motion blur, have contrasty, raking lighting that brings out texture in your subject, shoot RAW to get high-bit image files, and do your own postprocessing, in which the last step will be sharpening by any of a number of methods to produce brilliant, crisp photomurals which will stand up to examination with loupes and linen counters.You'll probably end up finding that better technique will produce 90% of the gains in apparent image quality, and better optics about 10%.

Question 4

F stop wont get to 3.5. Anyone else have this issue or know how to solve it? Even in manual mode it wont go further then f/4

Accepted Answer

zoom your lens out to 18.

ASIN	B007VGGFZU
Age Range Description	All Ages
Are Batteries Included?	Yes
Aspect Ratio	Unknown
Auto Focus Technology	Phase Detection
Autofocus	Yes
Autofocus Points	11
Battery Cell Type	Lithium Ion
Best Sellers Rank	139,560 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 74,288 in Camera & Photo
Box Contents	Camera Body & Accessories
Brand Name	Nikon
Camera Flash Type	Built-In
Camera Lens	18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR lens with 3x optical zoom and image stabilization.
Colour	Black
Compatible Devices	Smartphones, Tablets, Computers
Compatible Mountings	Nikon F
Continuous Shooting Speed	4
Crop Mode	1.60:1
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (783)
Delay between shots	0.25 Seconds
Digital Scene Transition	False
Digital Zoom	2.00
Digital-Still	Yes
Display Fixture Type	Fixed
Display Type	LCD
Dots Per Screen	921000 dots
Effective Still Resolution	24.2 MP
Expanded ISO Maximum	12800
Expanded ISO Minimum	50
Exposure Control	Automatic
File Format	JPEG, MP4
Flash Memory Bus Interface Type	Wi-Fi
Flash Memory Speed Class	U1
Flash Modes Description	Fill Flash
Focus Features	Autofocus
Focus Mode	Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C)
Focus Type	Auto Focus
Form Factor	Compact, SLR
Hardware Interface	USB
Has Color Screen	Yes
Image Capture Type	Stills & Video
Image Stabilization Type	yes
Item Weight	1.11 Pounds
JPEG Quality Level	Fine
Lens Construction	Standard
Lens Correction Type	Chromatic Aberration, Peripheral Illumination
Lens Type	18 millimeters
Manufacturer	Nikon
Manufacturer Part Number	25492
Maximum Aperture	3.5 f
Maximum Display Resolution	24.2 MP
Maximum Focal Length	55 Millimeters
Maximum Image Size	24.2 MP
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 Seconds
Metering Methods	Evaluative
Minimum Focal Length	18 Millimeters
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds
Model Name	Nikon D3200
Model Number	25492
Model Series	D3000
Movie Mode	Yes
Network Connectivity Technology	Wi-Fi
Night vision	No
Number of Items	1
Optical Zoom	3 x
Photo Filter Thread Size	52 Millimetres
Photo Sensor Size	APS-C
Product Features	Aperture priority and Shutter priority
Real Angle Of View	53 Degrees
Rear Webcam Resolution	24.2 MP
Recording Capacity	60 Minutes
Remote Included	No
Screen Size	3 Inches
Self Timer	10 Seconds
Sensor Type	CMOS
Series Number	3200
Shooting Modes	Landscape, Manual, Movie, Portrait, Program
Skill Level	Amateur
Supported Image Format	JPEG, MP4
Total Still Resolution	24 MP
Total USB 2.0 Ports	1
Total USB Ports	1
UPC	600332056302 018208254927
Video Capture Format	MP4
Video Capture Resolution	FHD 1080p
Video Output	USB
Viewfinder Type	Electronic
White Balance Settings	Auto
Wireless Technology Type	Wi-Fi
Write Speed	4 fps
Zoom	Optical and Digital Zoom

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