Where is the flash ligth in the camera??????im not sure about take the V1 or the D3200
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There is no built in flash on the Nikon V1 - the external flash sb-n5/n7 are available as independent items. They add immense opportunities. The V1 already has fast auto focus, and with the added sb-n5, capturing fast action (i.e. kids, etc.) has never been easier. The V1 fits in the pocket; the D3200 does not.
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There is no build in flash light for V1. It is an accessary that you have to buy extra (SB-N5 or SB-N7).
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No light on the V1, but still the price is attractive. I own both the V1 and a D90 (a DSLR a few levels above the D3200, although not in pixel count). I use the camera's for different reasons. The V1 is my go-to compact camera. Very good image quality, and since it goes everywhere with me I get shots I wouldn't otherwise get with a DSLR.
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Probably the biggest negative about this camera is the lack of a built in flash. I bought a flash unit to go with it. It works quite well with no red eye yet.
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I have the Nikon V1. There is no built in flash but you can purchase an assessory flash which I have not done yet. Since I like to take photos without flash I have delayed buying the hot-shoe flash. However I just returned from the Perot Museum which proved I needed the flash attachment. . . waiting for a sale.
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You have to buy it separately. It fits on the accessory shoe to the left of the eye level viewer. It uses the main camera battery and it works well but it is too bulky to use with the leather camera case.
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There are a lot of variables, the most important being the ISO you set and the lens you use. I've gotten shots at out to about 50 feet at a high ISO and with an F2.8 lens (on the FT1). With standard optics it's probably about 40 feet. I don't think you should use flash distance as the major deciding factor, though. To me the big advantage of the V1 is the 2.7x focal multiplier. A 30-110 lens is almost 300mm in 35mm equivalent terms. To get that on a D3200 you'd need a 200mm lens, which is big and heavy. Put a 18-200 zoom on the V1 with the FT1 adapter and it zooms out to over 500mm in 35mm terms, which is more than a 300mm lens on the D3200. There are a lot of variables, the most important being the ISO you set and the lens you use. I've gotten shots at out to about 50 feet at a high ISO and with an F2.8 lens (on the FT1). With standard optics it's probably about 40 feet. I don't think you should use flash distance as the major deciding factor, though. To me the big advantage of the V1 is the 2.7x focal multiplier. A 30-110 lens is almost 300mm in 35mm equivalent terms. To get that on a D3200 you'd need a 200mm lens, which is big and heavy. Put a 18-200 zoom on the V1 with the FT1 adapter and it zooms out to over 500mm in 35mm... » Read More There are a lot of variables, the most important being the ISO you set and the lens you use. I've gotten shots at out to about 50 feet at a high ISO and with an F2.8 lens (on the FT1). With standard optics it's probably about 40 feet. I don't think you should use flash distance as the major deciding factor, though. To me the big advantage of the V1 is the 2.7x focal multiplier. A 30-110 lens is almost 300mm in 35mm equivalent terms. To get that on a D3200 you'd need a 200mm lens, which is big and heavy. Put a 18-200 zoom on the V1 with the FT1 adapter and it zooms out to over 500mm in 35mm terms, which is more than a 300mm lens on the D3200. « Show Less
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I use a D3200 and it does/did not work in TTL mode. I wrote to Vivitar and got emails of mumbo jumbo they did not understand the glitch at all!! Also a Sunpak PZ40x flash. Now the cord would work in the manual mode so the wires were OK but still does not support iTTL of Nikon.I have order a different cord elsewhere and am waiting for it arrive.
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Wish I could answer but I only use it on the camera and don't have another flash.
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Not sure especially since I returned the flash and bought a flash from sony
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Not sure. I can tell you I am struggling a bit with it myself. I have the D3100.
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The flash is a Yongnuo (speedlite YN560). It works on some Canons, but not Rebel, as in my Canon T3i. (T3i = Rebel)
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I am also comparing the two and cannot make a decision. Help, please. I am not that interested in video, but most concerned with qulaity of photo (true colors & sharpness) and the use in low light (indoor). I have concerns about the flash and what I have read is not too promising. Is one of these cameras better than the other in low light situation....without the use of 'flash'?
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Yes and yes. Sorry, I caused some confusion about the flash, I was so excited when my new camera arrived, I didn't yet understand the flash is built in. I still LOVE this camera, it easily does everything I want, all in one light weight compact unit. No card or tripod
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check out the manual, its doing both (charging flash and writing cached buffer on the memory), meaning i may well need an external (ohh gooding!!!! more stuff for my camera) so for such a case, what external flash unit would you recommend, cause i've been looking at the at different ones, and the one that fits my needs the best according to what i've seen is the 430EX II by canon, what your insight is it to much to little?
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I would check online for a speed light attachment! Google the name and model number to find the right one for your camera. It will enhance your images!
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I have a Nikon D3200, a18-55, and a 55-200 lens in bag. There is still a 2inchx4inch compartment in bag for flash. I also have Vivitar wide and teleconverter in side pouches. Bag has inside pouch for filtrers,etc a front pouch and two side pouches. Have everything that came with camara plus extras I have bought.
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ok so this particular camera gives you that option? I don't have this camera. I'm looking to buy it and that's one thing that would make or break the purchase. I didn't know that's why it double flashes, thanks.
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I'm not sure what to tell you on that one. But it is a manual flash. Plug-in a trigger and take some test shots with brightness settings and you will get dialed in pretty quick. Do you have any other specific questions that you need help with?
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I can't answer honestly, I really don't use the camera much and don't shoot video. but the flash does leave a lot to be desired.
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You can see the flash at the top of camera. It is a 16 Megapixel Digital camera.
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I purchased this camera for the same reason. There is no visible flash. A human will not know the camera is taking their picture. It also does not make any sound.
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No idea. I bought it. Wasn't impressed. Plus flash didnt pop out consistently and returned it.