Nikon releasing new 24MP D3200 this month for $700

 

It is amazing how fast the megapixel race is climbing skyward. I don’t think most amateurs need 24MP, since most of the photos are never enlarged to more than 8”x 10”. Available in red or black color and only $700 with the 18-55mm kit lens. That lens probably won’t do the sensor justice though.

• 24.2 Megapixel, DX-format CMOS sensor
• Supports all Nikon F-mount lenses with a 1.5X crop factor
  • Autofocus is only supported on AF-S and AF-I lenses
• New Expeed 3 image processor
• 3-inch LCD display with 921,000 pixels
• Optical viewfinder has 95% coverage and a magnification of 0.8X
• 11-point autofocus system
• Full manual controls
  • ISO range of 100 - 6400, expandable to 12800
• Guide Mode walks beginners through various shooting techniques step-by-step
• Built-in flash plus a hot shoe (1/200 sec x-sync)
• Continuous shooting at 4 frames/sec
• Records Full HD video at 24 or 30 frames/sec with stereo sound and continuous AF (using H.264 codec); manual exposure controls available
• Stereo microphone input, HDMI output
• Optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter ($60) lets you send images to your Android smartphone (iOS support coming in Fall); user can compose photos (but not adjust any settings) and release the shutter remotely from your mobile device
• SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
• Uses EN-EL14 lithium-ion battery, 540 shots per charge
• Comes in black and red bodies
• Ships in late April with the 18-55 VR lens for $699.95