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Nikon D3200: The auto focus doesn't work

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:27:25 -0700

The auto focus on the camera is broken. When the lens is switched onto Auto, the camera doesn't take pictures at all, and on manual it needs to be focused manually (obviously). I'm not sure if it's a setting that I can fix or if there is something wrong with the camera itself.

⟐ Commented August 06, 2025 at 12:27 MST

Nikon D3200: Metering malfuntion detected on my D3200

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 08:34:13 -0700

Hi,

I have recently returned home from my holiday but while I was unpacking my case on the ARRIVAL to my holiday destination, I switched on my D3200 camera and received a message on the display screen saying..."Metering Malfunction detected, contact a Nikon authorized service rep"?.....Anyone any ideas how I can resolve this?

James.

⟐ Answered February 13, 2022 at 8:34 MST

Nikon D3200: Message on camera monitor "live view cannot start "

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 19:25:32 -0700

Cannot start live view at current settings or under current settings

⟐ Answer deleted January 09, 2022 at 19:25 MST

Nikon D3200: Why can't I use all focus lenghts

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 02:42:11 -0700

Hello,

if I set my camera (Nikon D3200) to manual mode an try to play with the kit zoom lens (Nikon 18-55mm VR II ) then I can only turn the focus to a range between 24-35 mm and I can't get a sharp image even when I try to turn the small wheel . So is my lens broken or is there something with my camera?

⟐ Commented December 18, 2023 at 2:42 MST

Nikon D3200: Please, why this error message, this memory card cannot be used.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 02:50:27 -0700

Memory card error message: This memory card cannot be used. Card may damaged. Insert another card.

That is the error message displayed any time I inserted a memory card into my Nikon d3200 camera. I have tried new memory cards but the error message persist.

⟐ Answer deleted February 03, 2021 at 2:50 MST

Nikon D3200: Cant figure out what this is in my Lens

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:09:32 -0700

Hi guys i have a AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED Lens and there is a small bronze piece loose in the lens that i cannot figure out what it is. I dont think it is affecting my photos but i am fairly new to photography so please help and tell me if i need to get this fixed right away. Photo attached as well

⟐ Commented July 09, 2025 at 13:09 MST

Nikon D3200: firmware upgrading gone wrong :-(

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 09:25:26 -0700

I upgraded firmware from http://simeonpilgrim.com/nikon-patch/nik... for my Nikon d3200, and now my camera can't power on. Please help how to restore the original firmware.

Much appreciate your help & sharing.

⟐ Answered September 26, 2020 at 9:25 MST

Nikon D3200: Live view error for the Nikon 3200

Wed, 04 Jan 2017 04:34:40 -0700

Nikon 3200 message "Cannot start live view at current settings" using Win 10 Operating System

Cannot import photos to Computer this message comes up on Computer Monitor

⟐ Answered January 04, 2017 at 4:34 MST

Nikon D3200: When I click photos camera show Cannot Display this file

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 16:20:39 -0700

Can't Display this file

⟐ Commented November 13, 2022 at 16:20 MST

Nikon D3200: My photos are coming out blurry, what can I do?

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 05:18:52 -0700

I've only had this camera for a week. At first I was not having any issues, but my pictures are coming out blurry after messing around with some settings and features. What am I doing wrong?

⟐ Answered June 07, 2018 at 5:18 MST

Nikon D3200: doesn't display anything while sd card is on

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 04:25:29 -0700

After I used reemix 3-in-1 remote controle device on my camera it has stopped displaying any images or any nformation on the screen. but after I remove the sd card it shows my settings but I can't change anything else than shutter speed and apature vaalue.what's wrong withi it?

⟐ Answered April 04, 2019 at 4:25 MST

Nikon D3200: "Error. Press shutter release button again"

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:35:24 -0700

i dropped my camera in a cushioned bag and didn't think much about it as i survived a car crash with my camera. i keep getting this error, after pressing the shutter-release button repeatedly it would go back to snapping pictures.

but once i want to use the "Live" function, it starts giving me the same error again. i have taken out my lens, using manual mode, the lens & shutter are moving swiftly. it's not stuck or lodged in any weird way. but when i go to "Live" mode it freezes up again. help.

⟐ Answered November 06, 2025 at 6:35 MST

Nikon D3200: How to change memory card slot

Sun, 22 May 2022 17:05:48 -0700

Is there guide that explain how to change broken memory card slot?

⟐ Answered May 22, 2022 at 17:05 MST

Nikon D3200: Mirror fell off inside camera. How does it get put back on

Mon, 15 May 2017 05:06:52 -0700

I was taking some picture of a friend's horse and I was getting a double exposure. I took the lens off and a mirror fell out. I think I recovered all the parts. How do I repair this problem

⟐ Answer accepted May 15, 2017 at 5:06 MST

Nikon D3200: Why is battery rejected

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:00:44 -0700

D3200 refuses genuine Nikon batteries. Screen displays message: “This battery cannot be used. Please use a compatible battery”. Tried 3 different Nikon EN-EL14 batteries and all give the not compatible message

⟐ Answered April 01, 2026 at 22:00 MST

Nikon D3200: How to release a lens that's stuck on the camera body

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:13:04 -0700

How to fix a lens that's stuck on the camera body

⟐ Answered September 17, 2025 at 5:13 MST

Nikon D3200: What is this triangular plastic bit from my Nikon D3200 body?

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 14:06:00 -0700

A Nikon D3200 stopped autofocusing. Going in the clean the AF sensor (yes, that was the issue, we tested several different lenses on different bodies) we found this odd thing sticking up from the bottom.

Additionally, there is at least one more.

here’s a separate camera that shows this isn’t there:

checked across 3 cameras, the weird one is the only one with any of this going on.

⟐ Answered December 15, 2021 at 14:06 MST

Nikon D3200: Replacing aperture control motor

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 23:13:40 -0700

Do you have a guide for replacing the aperture control motor for a Nikon D3200?

⟐ Answer edited November 17, 2021 at 23:13 MST

Nikon D3200: Nikon d3200 no display backlight lcd has been replaced

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 21:17:56 -0700

bought the camera water damaged notice the only things not working are the flashtube and the lcd display took water damaged but only killed the backlight so I replaced it cant find signs of water damage elsewhere any ideas of what to replace next or where backlight is powered from etc?

⟐ Answer accepted September 21, 2021 at 21:17 MST

Nikon D3200: LCD screen does not display anything

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 07:30:38 -0700

Hello I dropped my camera and the LCD screen stopped working. When I connect the camera to my laptop the image comes out just fine. I just can no longer view the menu or images I take on my actual camera the screen is just black. What needs to be fixed?

⟐ Answered July 06, 2020 at 7:30 MST