Nikon Coolpix 3200 Digital Camera Overview
by Olan Pays
Nikon Coolpix 3200 Digital Camera
Nikon has been well-known for exceptional high-end cameras and optics for years. However, Nikon also offers a wide range of entry-level digital cameras for truly entry-level consumers. The Nikon Coolpix 3200 is one of the affordable entry-level point and shoot digicams in the Nikon’s Coolpix line.
The Nikon Coolpix 3200 digital camera measures 88 x 65 x 38 millimeters (3.15 x 3.46 x 1.5 inches), and weighs 201 grams (7.1 ounces) with batteries and memory card. With this dimension, the camera will be easily fit into shirt pockets and perfect for travelers. The camera has a 3.2 megapixel resolution with a 3x optical zoom lens (equivalent to a 38-115mm lens on a 35mm camera). It also has a 1.5-ich LCD screen and an optical viewfinder for lining up your shot. Though the LCD screen provides more accurate framing, it also decreases battery life. You can turn the LCD off and use the optical viewfinder to save more battery life.
Key features:
- 3.2 megapixel CCD sensor
- 3x optical zoom
- Optical viewfinder
- Built-in flash
- Built-in mic and speaker
- White balance
- SD memory card compatible
The Coolpix 3200 is an easy to use camera as it’s featured with lots of automatic settings. The Scene modes set the camera up for specific picture-taking situations such as “beach,” “party,” and “fireworks”. Even novice can easily get usable photos in tricky situations, without having to take an advanced course in photography first.
One thing that I really like about the Nikon Coolpix 3200 camera is that it has a selection of Framing Assist modes. These modes overlay framing guides in the shape of people or buildings on the LCD screen, making it easy to frame your subjects to best align with the camera’s exposure and focusing systems.
Another thing is the Best Selector mode. This mode allows you to take a series of photos and picks out the one with the sharpest focus. The Coolpix 3200 is powered by two AA batteries, one CRV3 lithium battery, or optional AC adapter.
The bottom line on this camera is that, though it’s an entry-level camera, the Nikon Coolpix 3200 digital camera offers lots of features to take quality pictures. It’s easy to use and even beginner can easily get use to it. It also offers lots of automatic settings that make taking digital pictures as easy as select, point, click, and view.
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