D3200 24.2megapixel DX Camera $699.95 w/ Kit Lens

[Dimitris]

So Nikon is raising the pixel count on the base camera's. The 3200 is out and I wonder how quickly a 5200/7200 hit the market with the new sensor. What's more interesting is the WU-1a for $70. It looks awkward to use and only works with Android right now but there's seem to be a lot of webbifying of camera stuff to compete with the camera phones getting better and better. It's fun comparing the WU-a for 70 with the D4 web server one at $500 though!

[Koala]

It's official. Nikon announced the D3200 24.2 megapixel camera. This little guy is a beast of a camera on paper. Some of the main features are of course the high megapixel count, the 1080 HD video recording, Built-in wireless compatibility (w/ accessory).

Specs here: http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Digital-SLR-Cameras/25492/D3200.html#tab-ProductDetail-ProductTabs-TechSpecs

Or, if its busy....

Specifications (Edited for all the important stuff)
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 .

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

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
.

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 .

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 .

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) .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
.

[rhommel]

i merged the threads :)

cool toy :)

[Koala]

i merged the threads :)

cool toy :)
Dimitris Beat me to it.....Nooooo

[Dimitris]

There can be only one! Highlaaaaaannnnnnnddddddddeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Oh wait, this is a camera forum and not the Scottish highlands. As interesting as this is I don't think it brings much to the 3100, more pixels requires better lenses, nicer display and slightly better video. Still, it's better than nothing. I'm curious to see what happens to the D7000 and the D300 replacements.

I also wish they put out a new firmware for the D700 to use the WU-1a, that would be awesome;)

[chopper]

ah crud, 60fps at 720p? Damn, that is nice for super slow mo dramatic shots. nice.

[Koala]

Here are some test shots. Nikon France
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nikonfrance/6946740328/

[rhommel]

Here are some test shots. Nikon France
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nikonfrance/6946740328/

not bad... but not impressive either.. it would've been nice if they posted the metadata...

[etam]

not bad... but not impressive either.. it would've been nice if they posted the metadata...

This ?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nikonfrance/6946740328/meta/in/photostream/

[rhommel]

This ?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nikonfrance/6946740328/meta/in/photostream/

Ahh yes! Forgot how to use flickr. Thanks!

[etam]

I never like flickr's GUI/layout.

[Koala]

Just a FYI
D3200 now has the best sensor on any APS-C camera out there. (Cropped cameras). See full report on Dxo. Beats out the D7000, and the 7D..... not bad. but then again, the sensor only makes up a small portion of quality of a camera.

Source: http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Publications/DxOMark-Reviews/Nikon-D3200-Review

[chopper]

oh no, so my D7000 sensor is no longer the best crop sensor in the business? ha ha
I should downgrade to the D3200! Kidding. Sounds like a great entry level camera!!