Nikon SLR Cameras

Nikon D3200 Shutter in Live View? - 1

gertrude
08.04.2016
gertrude

So I just obtained a Nikon D3200 recently. I noticed when I take pictures in Live View it takes longer for the shutter to process then if I use the view finder. Does anyone know why or how to adjust the camera to fix this problem. Even in auto with the flash it takes significantly longer in the Live View mode. Any help is appreciated.

Scott
10.04.2016
Scott

That's they way it is on that model. Higher priced cameras will give you better lag-free performance.

retiredPhil
10.04.2016
retiredPhil

It's working as it should. What is happening is that in Live View the shutter is open and has to close before it can start the normal sequence. The delay you are experiencing is the same as on my Nikon D90.

Andy
10.04.2016
Andy

Thats partially because in live view you're using a different kind of AF and the multiple clicks you hear is the mirror flipping and down so it still takes a fast photo its just flipping the mirror more

lowlevel
10.04.2016
lowlevel

You can't. Through the viewfinder… It uses optical autofocus that reacts a lot faster.

In live view. It uses a digital autofocus based on the image the sensor captures. Then the shutter has to close, then open again to take the picture.

Live view isn't for taking photos fast. I use it for setting focus manually (since you can zoom in to the part of the photo you want pin sharp). Use the optical view finder… And set the autofocus to AF-C in the PSAM modes if you want quick reaction time.

fhotoace
10.04.2016
fhotoace

If you stop using the fully adjustable camera like a P&S camera, holding it at arm's length and using the LCD, you will find that the D3200 is perfectly fine when quick auto-focus is important. Start learning to use the cameras viewfinder to compose and control your images.

My colleagues who do use a digital SLR camera from time to time to shot video never use auto-focus

Here is the kind of rig they use for shooting video

If you

Belle
10.04.2016
Belle

Most photographers do not use Live View. You will learn to take better photos if you use the viewfinder, as it reduces camera shake (as you can hold the camera better).

Live view is only necessary when using video, and it can be handy when you are using a tripod. But as you found out, the penalty for doing so is it takes longer to shoot a photo.

This is a common thing with all DSLRs.