Nikon D3200 with 24.2 megapixels

When I read the more detailed information to the Nikon D3200, I just thought: Satte 24.2 megapixels with the newly developed APS-C image sensor? And even the EXPEED 3 image processor from Nikon's flagship DSLR D4? A truly powerful features!

After unpacking I noticed first that the SLR with its 510 grams is quite petite and ergonomically in the hand. The initial steps for commissioning saw then with me as follows: the included Nikkor AF-S 18-105 G ED VR latched Quick before reading the handbook, insert the battery, inserted an SDHC memory card, typed language, date and time, the setting wheel set to AUTO and the first image shot! In direct comparison with a Nikon D90 with the same ISO, aperture and time setting. The result on the computer screen was overwhelming. Instead of 4288 pixels me shone against 6016 pixels. A 40% larger image! In addition, I was also the extremely high sharpness surprised. Details that I had previously never seen in the photographed object came to light. Just as in a macro shot. And at 4m distance! Now I had due to the discussion of high megapixel fully expected a color noise. No way - the picture was absolutely correct and not noisy. However, the lighting conditions were optimal. For ISO values ​​from 800 though a noise is in the experts' checks in the test labs have been detected, but when you deal a bit more with the hobby photography, you can through longer exposure times, supported by the image stabilization or even better by a tripod, counteract , But shooting in low light conditions are always a particular theme. Here, however, outweighs the joy of good photographs. And they are printed out half a meter tall.

To control my subjective information, I have made photos with the Siemens star. The tremendous sharpness and richness of detail remained unchanged very good. This result did not change in my sports. The objects move up to 70 km / h. Both the sufficient 11 areas leading autofocus of Nikon D3200, supported by the improved Scene Recognition System, as well as the "Silent Wave" motor of the Nikkor AF-S 18-105 G ED VR had no problems in the interaction with this speed. The 4 photos per second show a very beautiful movement of objects and also any flying grains of sand can be seen. Here shines the fast and powerful image processing engine EXPEED 3 with a wonderful result. However, to achieve this high speed, I always put a SDHC memory card of Class 10 in order to ensure that the Nikon D3200 can transmit their continuous shooting fast enough through the internal bus.

Technical specifications and laboratory tests are available in the form of meaningful enough on the internet, so I save them to me at this point. Nevertheless, I want to point out the high ISO sensitivity range from 100 to 6400 which can be up to 12800 increased. And the display of 7.5 inches in diagonal is remarkably large.

Modern DSLR can shoot according to experience. With the Nikon D3200 full HD video movies with a frame rate of 30p, 25p and 24p are possible in this regard. Here, the autofocus sharpens continuously. However, can be heard when playing the "Silent Wave" motor. Here the connection of an external microphone is then probably better.

More advanced technical features to be transferred or the Nikon D3200 trigger about the connection for a GPS tracker, and the possibility via an optional wireless adapter data to a smart phone or a tablet computer.

But the new "Guide" mode is worth mentioning. About the mode of the guide can be adjusted. Then the display shows the modes "Photograph.", "View / Delete", "System". Here is an amazing assistance is offered in a few easy steps. On the basis of sample images to z. B. adjusts camera settings automatically. Or one takes the suggested instructions, then you should really all photos are excellent. Even for advanced users there is something such as blurred background, motion freeze, etc.

Finally, I want something else mm VR DX G ED say to the Set Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 3.5-5.6 / 18-105. It is a lightweight but powerful travel zoom lens, which is sufficient for the vast majority of photo opportunities and is directly tailored to the APS-C size image sensor. The lens has an unerring ultrasonic motor and an integrated image stabilizer. On the small format converted the magnification is 27-158 mm. I was this kit lens completely convinced.

Conclusion: The 24.2 megapixel resolution is unique in this camera class and like very much. The enormous sharpness is remarkable. Operation is simple, reasonable and accordingly is supported by the guide. The equipment goes beyond the usual in this class far beyond. The Nikkor lens of the set delivers brilliant pictures and ranges for any occasion from. However, anyone who takes pleasure in telephoto shots, which are many lenses, and other manufacturers, are available. All in all this is a kit that you like to have with you.