Are focus points and cross type focus points that important?

The Nikon D3200 has 11 focus points and 1 cross type focus point. The Nikon D5200 has 39 focus points and 9 cross type focus points. These are the only factors keeping me from buying the significantly cheaper D3200. So are focus points and cross type focus points really that important? What is their purpose and significance really? Thanks in advance.

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New Nikon DSLR to replace Nikon D70s? - 1

I have a Nikon D70s body that I use for photo gigs and stuff but, I realized that I am way out of date! I wanted to buy a new Nikon body but, a lot of them come with movie capability that I really don't need. Can anyone suggest a good replacement for this sturdy camera? Or should I even replace it at all and keep it as a back-up? I also have a Nikon SB 800 flash unit and will that work with a new body? Suggestions and answers would be really helpful:D

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Nikon d7000 Auto Focus Problems?! - 1

Just got a brand new Nikon d7000 less than a week ago and today all of a sudden out of the blue the AutoFocus does not work. Won't focus and if you try and press the shutter it won't take pics either. Manual focus works fine. What is going on? Any suggestions on what might have happened?!

I'm using the Nikon d7000 with the 18-105mm VR lens. Both the auto focus button on the camera and on the lens are clicked to auto focus but it won't work. If I switch the buttons to manual it works fine. Brand new camera… Any help would be appreciated! Thanks

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Where to buy Charger for EN-EL3e battery (for Nikon D90 camera)?

Where to buy Charger for EN-EL3e battery (for Nikon D90 camera)? - 1

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How to manual focus with Nikon D3000? - 1

I have a Nikon D3000. Im totally new in cameras, i just use cameras like this for taking pictures of my aquariums for online forums and stuff… And sometimes, the auto focus just doesn't cut it. Especially when trying to focus onto little 1/2 cm long fry (new born fish). And i don't know where the thing is to adjust the focus… Please help

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You chose NIKON or CANON? WHY?

You chose NIKON or CANON? WHY?

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Are these XLR cables the same?

I'm purchasing a Rode Reporter Omnidirectional mic and need an XLR cable to plug them into my Nikon D5100. I only have 2 choices online:

"Sescom SES-TR-153 Female XLR to RA 3.5mm 1/8 Pro DSLR Mic Cable,"

one is no name brand

"3M XLR 3 Pin Female to Right Angle 1/8" 3.5mm Stereo Jack Mic Audio Cord Cable"

The price difference is 100. Will they both be compatible with the Rode Mic? Should I go with the more expensive one?

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How do I turn the af illuminator off of the nikon d7100?

I tried going to menu and in settings. Not really sure. Thanks.

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Does the Nikon D2x shoot video? - 1

Does the Nikon D2x shoot video? - 1

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My Nikon D40 won't take close up pictures with a 18-55mm lens? - 1

It won't take close up pictures it just focuses on the background not the foreground. I'm currently using a 18-55 mm lens. I don't know if it's a setting I put it on or that the lens is broken- It's been broken in the past and I had to pay to have it fixed.

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