Nikon D3200 24.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm and 55-200mm Non-VR DX Zoom Lenses Bundle (discontinued by manufacturers)

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After being a professional wedding photographer for over 23 years. (retired now) Using a heavy 35 mm manual camera and miles of film.... This Nikon D3200 was my first choice for a digital SLR updated camera. Being fairly new to "digital" SLR. I caught on to the instructions pretty fast since its almost the same as it used to be on my old camera. The concept and rules of photography didnt change.... I found that using this camera was pretty easy after going through the instruction book, plus trial and error, just taking photos with the camera. This camera has all the features that I would use.... even has a photo editor in the menu... color enhancer, crop, red eye corrector, change photo to black and white, even has a star filter add in... warming or cooling effect, lots of added stuff.. I used to do in the darkroom with color prints, manually. This camera comes with a lens 18 to 55 mm witch to me is a great small zoom lens, but it wouldnt be my prime lens. I would use a straight 35 mm for all around use, can use the lens in much lower light without a flash, and the 18 to 55 mm for other things like family gatherings where you dont have to step around to get your shot, just zoom in or out to make the frame fit the subject being photographed. The camera has a pop up flash witch is real handy and easy to use, good for about ten to twelve feet. Notice the flash is slightly higher then the lens. You are more then likely going to get red eye pretty easy if the subject looks at the camera lens while being photographed ... The fix is having a TTL. external, dedicated flash on the hot shoe that bounces off the ceiling ....much better results. My research home work paid off, I believe ..... I was looking at the D3300 newer camera model, and the specs. didnt change much, but the price went up for the newer model... so I saved about sixty bucks buying the older model camera. The D3200 started new add ons after the D3100 like one I noticed, would be the wireless controller remote shutter ML-L3 Buying the VR lens was worth the extra money. They do sell this without the VR lens.... for less $. You need V R on your lens, when you use any kind of zoom lens..... Keeps the vibration down for less blurring on slower shutter speeds or fast moving objects. VR = Vibration Reducer Overall This Nikon D3200 was my First choice for an all around SLR camera..... Once you get your SLR camera in your hands, your pretty much will be commented to it. Then it starts to be a collection of "products to fit" and add on to the camera. Since you can do so much more being creative photography with this camera, over a point and shoot camera. I gave this 5 Stars.

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My Kodak got drowned in a surprise T-storm. I fished it out of about 2 inches of water. I tried everything to dry it, but it was history! I am a professional, but no longer as a business, so I cannot see spending the thousands of dollars on a camera that I have to be so very careful about traveling with me everywhere because of the liability. Still wanted a great camera that would be easy to take with me everywhere and is fairly easy to use, but also gives me control over how I want my photos to look. I searched high and low, comparing many options, scouring Consumer Reports, checking out many online blog reviews, etc. Finally I decided on this model for two reasons. One, my favorite film camera is my Nikon and I have the AF lenses and flash that go with it and this model has a hotshoe for an external unit. Two, I still like the viewfinder on my cameras! Sometimes the sun or light glare prohibits using the screen. Even great for someone who isnt a professional. I wouldnt recommend it for a beginner or a point and shooter because the controls can be a bit confusing to someone who has no knowledge of photography or the how and why for each of the settings. I didnt give it a full 5 stars because sometimes it takes too long to start up when I power it on. Its a little technical when you want to switch from the viewfinder and the screen....cant just change in quick second; you might lose your shot! Great photos, great videos, so far! Love playing with all the gadgets and settings!

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Ive had this camera for a little over a year and I can say hands down its one of the best cameras I have ever owned! Im a self-employed videographer that recently entered the world of professional photography. Being on a small budget as an aspiring photographer, I find that this camera perfectly meets my needs, earning me some good quality photos and income without costing me a fortune. At first, I was an average camera user until my regular digital camera died on me. At that time, I was asked by clients if I do photography and so I said yes, and from there, I taught myself professional photography in just a few weeks on this wonderful Nikon series camera. Whats amazing is that Ive bought this Nikon D3200 and using this for the first time, I must say it made a great first impression on me. PERFORMANCE: 5/5 Nikon D3200 features great image quality with 24.2MP and a great ISO. It has a pretty fast shutter speed and it is great to be able to switch between manual and automatic controls. Image quality: 5/5 Overall, good image depending on the lighting environment. Photo quality is great under a well-lit atmosphere using the built-in flash but I recommend using an external flash. Images arent quite Paparazzi-worthy but the photos this camera takes will blow you away, nonetheless. Its a great camera for a first-time photographer looking to get their start as a professional. Id recommend you use more than just the stock included OEM camera lens. I recommend zoom lenses and fish-eye lenses for this camera to create more eye-catching stunning photos. This camera is great for the beginner and intermediate, alike. But if you want to go bigger, do so. If youre a full-blown professional, more than likely, youll buy a more expensive camera. The average price of this camera currently at the time of writing this review is $300. Professionals usually invest $900+ in their camera. But cost isnt everything. Each photographer must carefully consider a camera not just because its high price but consider image quality and other functionality. BATTERY LIFE: 5/5 Battery life is impressive, to my standards. But as with anything, battery life always depends how much a device is used and what settings are used. Usually, I use this camera for weddings and receptions. I take an average of 300-500 photos per event day so using the camera from 1PM until about 11PM, Im able to use this camera the entire event day without charging the factory OEM battery. (*Note: I usually do not use the flash for about 100 photos, as they are outdoor daylight photos. The rest of the photos are indoor photos.) WHATS NOT SO GREAT: Small minor issue but I wish that DSLRs like these featured internal memory storage, instead of just relying on only external SD cards.

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Purchased as refurbished, been using it now for several months without a single issue. Takes great photos, and as a camera to transition from point-and-shoot to full on DSLR to learn proper photography, its superb! It does have a fully auto mode for those a bit nervous about going full manual, and for those experienced photographers I think this camera would be a nice addition as well. It doesnt have some of the flexibility as more advanced cameras, but I was able to purchase this camera with two refurbished lenses (18-55mm & 55-200mm), a nice carrying case, a modest set of filters with a lens hood, and an extra battery for $500. I considered going with the newer D3300, but in comparing the two I didnt see enough of a difference to warrant the higher price for the newer model. All in all, Im very happy with this camera.

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I ordered a Nikon D3200, and after waiting days finally got it! A few days went by using the camera and it was good but somethings were off. I watched a review of the camera on YouTube and noticed the side inputs were backwards from what I had. Also I noticed that my USB input was a mini USB and not a micro which seemed odd. When I plugged my camera into my computer today the file said 3100. Upon further inspection, I noticed the bottom said 3100. Make sure your camera is what it says it is!

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working as expected got it with the 18-55 mm VR II lens for me most usable for both. Everything working fine, just the USB sometimes not stick is little lose or maybe the cable , replaced and will see lens working fantastic, bellow shots from today on 18-55 mm VR II lens , yes VR II surprise surprise what else to say, love it ! A picture is worth a thousand words bellow just some tests from today nothing fabulous

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I bought this camera for my fundamental photography class after looking all over Amazon and other online sources. WIth that being said I absolutely love this camera. Its build quality is that of any other good DSLR that Ive used, and I can already tell that with proper care and maintenance this camera should last me a lifetime. Also, for this price Im incredibly happy with both the lenses. The primary lenses that I use s the 15-55mm lens that has the VR on it, and I can tell you that you can achieve some amazing things with that lens when used properly. Also, the second lens that comes with this kit is extremely good for portraiture among other things that you would typically use long lenses for. however, I really wished that I had the Vibration Reduction on the longer lens rather than the shorter lens due to the shake you naturally get without a tripod with the longer lens. This is fine however, as long as you use this lens properly and learn what this camera can do this small fact isnt all that much of an issue at all. Overall, Ive been told by my professor that a lot of my photos Ive taken with this camera are professional grade, and there are many cameras that arent as good as this one thatre still being used in the professional setting. If youre a student and you want the best bang for your buck then I think youve found it, but if youre not looking to use this camera for a potential career then you can definitely get away with being much cheaper. On a side note, if you dont know much about cameras and this is your first time buying a DSLR make sure to do a lot of research and at least have a vague idea of what you like to take photos of. This camera really suits me in the way that its very good at portraiture with its high MP, but also amazing at action photography. If youre looking for only using it for portraiture and arent interested in doing any photography of moving things I think youd be better suited with a Cannon DSLR due to their better lenses overall.

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Full disclosure: I really miss my old, fully manual, heavy, tough-as-nails camera that used actual film. Digital devices tend to make me angry. However, I took a leap of faith and bought this bundle, when the price was deeply reduced, because I am sick of the many limitations of my cell phone camera. I am pleased with my purchase overall, with a few caveats. Picture quality on this Nikon is excellent, the feel of the camera is comfortable and light in the hands (if a bit too plasticky), buttons and toggles seem to be in logical positions (for a right-handed person, at least). The lenses seem to be well made, but Im not sure I can judge that, as my point of reference is the equivalent-length, pre-digital, fully mechanical lens that makes these plastic-casing lenses feel cheap. Once you know where everything is on the camera, and how to get the functions and images you want, it all feels very WYSIWYG. However, until you have learned the ropes, it is nearly impossible to see the icons on the different settings and functions. This camera is made for young eyes, which is annoying for middle-aged me. The printed instructions are written for an utter neophyte (how to hold a camera and stand to take a photo, for instance), so its easy enough to find out what to do. But why go with an icon the size of an ant when you could use an easily-seen color, or letter? Its frustrating. The editing software that comes with thus is useless, so my husband told me after he tried to install it. He checked various boards online and found many complaints about it saying much the same thing, so I guess Ill be using another program. I do wonder, too, why these things are never sold with memory cards, or why Amazon doesnt link one in the "often bought together" option. I stole one from my husbands stash of digital goodies (he says to me, with just the tiniest bit of an eye roll, that memory cards are never included with these things, so silly me).

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I definitely had a dilemma when it came to buying this camera. One of the Top Selling Amazon dslr cameras was another competitor and so I naturally wanted to purchase that one, but after doing exhaustive research from various websites and critic reviews. This camera has been rated as better over some of the closer competitors. Nikon has great lenses, and I like that the shutter body does everything I want and more. The 18-55mm lens that I purchased with the camera does everything I need, and whenever I want to upgrade, it will be nice knowing that I just need to get the lens and it will connect to the camera. I would love to write a more exhaustive review, but Im unfortunately a novice and would not be able to describe the camera fluently. All I can say is I love it and it works great!

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Great entry-level camera! (Yes, I know, its hard to believe that something that costs $500 is considered entry-level). This is was my first DSLR and I love it. Pros: -24.2 megapixels. Takes GREAT quality photos! - compact and light -Great for learning photography. - relatively inexpensive compared to other DSLRs Cons: - Not weather sealed. Cannot take pictures in the rain or in a storm (A lot of times thats when I want to shoot!) -small frame can seem a little too small in big hands. When I shoot for a long time I find myself wishing I had more to hold on to and be able to fit my pinky finger on it, but its not a big deal at all. -Kit lenses are alright for getting started, but are basically the worst and cheapest lenses made by Nikon. If you want more professional looking photographs, You should invest in better lenses (and of course practice! if you cant take good photos with a bad lens then you wont be able to take good photos with a really expensive lens either). Summary: This camera is capable of taking better photos than I am. A bad photo from this camera is user error. Its a great camera to grow into. The pros far outweigh the cons in my opinion. Its really the lenses rather than the camera body that make great images, so I would recommend upgrading from the kit lenses. DO THIS: Buy either a 35mm 1.8, or 50mm 1.8 lens. You will be glad you did. I immediately sold my 55-200 lens and bought a 35mm 1.8 and it was the best thing I ever did. If you want to do portrait photography, I would recommend an 85mm 1.8, if you have some extra $$ to throw. I dont.

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