How do I crop and save a zoomed-in image on a Nikon D3200?
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I shoot RAW (NEF) on a Nikon D3200 and can zoom in on a subject during playback or quick edit, but I can’t find a way to save that zoomed-in view as a new image. Is zooming only for preview, or can I crop the image in-camera and save it?
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Assuming you are using the D3200 in-camera editing features:
The Quick Retouch option will only allow you to edit and save the amount of auto saturation and contrast. It allows you to zoom to get a better view of a particular part of the picture, but you cannot save a crop from that option.
You need to use the Trim option that is near the top of the list just below D-Lighting and Red-Eye Correction.
- Use the +/- button to zoom in or out
- Rotate the command dial to cycle through different aspect ratios
- Use the four arrow keys on the multi selector to move the area of the crop around on the picture
- Use the OK button in the middle of the multi selector to save the crop as a new JPEG
It is all on page 152 of your Reference Manual.
With NEF (RAW) files, I would recommend you first use the NEF (RAW) processing option outlined on page 157 and then apply the crop to the new JPEG saved from that operation using the Trim menu option.
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On the D3200, simple playback/Quick Retouch zoom is only for viewing—it does not save a zoomed-in crop.
To save a cropped version in-camera, use Trim in the retouch menu:
- Select the picture in playback
- Press OK to open the retouch menu
- Choose Trim
- Use the +/- buttons to change crop size
- Use the multi selector to move the crop area
- Rotate the command dial to change aspect ratio
- Press OK to save
The camera saves the result as a new JPEG, not as a cropped RAW file.
If you’re editing on a computer instead, use a Crop tool in your software rather than the zoom view. Zoom only changes what you see on screen; cropping creates and saves a new image.
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