A brief Overview - Nikon D200:

The Nikon D200 was announced in November 2005, almost three and a half years after its predecessor, the D100. While it occupies the same place in their lineup though, between the high-end pro cameras (the D3, the D2Xs) and their consumer line, currently topped by the D80, the D200 really goes far beyond what would normally be considered as a prosumer model. In virtually every detail, the Nikon D200 creates a new category, that of a compact professional SLR.

 

 

 

Key Features:

10.2 Megapixel effective high-performance DX Format CCD image sensor captures images with edge-to-edge sharpness and incredible color at 3,872 x 2,592 pixels, yielding extraordinarily high-resolution images perfect for enlargements or creative cropping.
 
Nikon's exclusive Image Processing Engine incorporates Nikon's industry-leading advanced image processing engine of the D2x, allowing for color-independent pre-conditioning prior to A/D conversion working in concert with advanced digital image processing algorithms to achieve fine color gradations with exceptionally smooth, consistent transitions.
 
11-area Multi-CAM AF system with new 7 Wide-area AF sensor module ensures consistently fast and precise focus lock under varying shooting conditions. The 7-wide area AF system offers broad coverage suited for moving subjects enabling greater compositional freedom.
 
1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II
 
Fast 5 fps continuous shooting, 0.15 second startup and short 50ms shutter lag lets you capture fast action and fleeting expressions with the ability to capture high-resolution images at a rapid 5 frames per second in continuous bursts of up to 22 NEF (RAW) or 37 JPEG (fine - large) shots.**
Instant power-up in just 0.15 seconds, a shutter release time lag of a mere 50 milliseconds and a shortened viewfinder blackout time of just 105 milliseconds makes the D200 ready to respond to any photographic situation
 
Built-in i-TTL Speedlight with two group Commander mode.
 
New Image Enhancement options (Optimize Image).
 
Multiple Exposure, Image Overlay and GPS positioning.
 
2.5" LCD with ultra-wide viewing angle in all directions. Assisting with accurate sharpness assessment, images can be previewed at up to 400% magnification.
 
Durable Magnesium Alloy body and chassis. Nikon's advanced technologies and mechanisms are housed within a rugged, lightweight magnesium alloy chassis, ready for the most rigorous of assignments. Additional dust and moisture sealing add to the D200's strength.
 
Electronically timed shutter tested to well over 100, 000 cycles.
 
Shoot up to 1800 images on a single EN-EL3e battery charge.With fuel gauge function. The high-energy EN-EL3e rechargeable lithium-ion battery lets you capture up to 1,800 shots per charge featuring an accurate real-time fuel gauge system that displays the percentage of remaining charge, number of shots since last charge and overall status of battery service life.
 
Large full information top-deck LCD panel

**When using select high performance CompactFlash cards capable of and certified for this performance specification. CompactFlash cards enabling this specification are subject to change. Contact Nikon technical support (800-NIKON-UX) for the latest information.

Detailed Sepecifications - Nikon D200 Digital SLR Camera

Type of Camera	DSLR
Effective Pixels	10.2
Image Sensor	23.6 x 15.8mm RGB CCD, 10.92 million total pixels
Image Size (Pixels)	Full Image: L (3872 x 2592) / M (2896 x 1944) / S (1936x 1296)
Sensitivity	ISO equivalency 100 to 1600 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV with additional settings up to 1 EV over 1600
File Format	NEF (12-bit uncompressed or compressed RAW), JPEG (JPEG Baseline-compliant)
File System	Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) 2.0 and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)
Storage Media	Compact Flash Type I, Compact Flash Type II and Microdrive
Shooting Modes	1. Single frame shooting [S] mode: advances one frame for each shutter release 2. Continuous high shooting [CH] mode: Full Image; 5 frames per second (fps) 3. Continuous low shooting [CL] mode: Full Image; 1 to 4 frames per second (fps) (selectable in menu) 4. Self-timer mode: time duration can be set 5. Mirror up mode: first press: mirror up, second press: release
White Balance	Auto (TTL white balance with 1005 pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting, preset white balance, white balance bracketing possible (2 to 9 frames in increments of 1,2, or 3)
LCD Monitor Size	2.5-in. (6.35cm)
LCD Monitor	2.5-in. (6.35cm), 230000-dot, low temp. polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
Playback Function	1. Full frame, 2. Thumbnail (4/9 segments), 3. Zoom, 4. Slideshow, 5. RGB Histogram indication, 6. Shooting data, 7. Highlight point display, 8. Auto image rotation
Interface	USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) (Mini-B connector); mass storage and PTP connectable; FTP file transfer and PTP/IP camera control/file transfer is also available with optional Wireless Transmitter WT-3(IEEE 802.11b/g); CF card slot Type II: supports firmware updates via CF cards
Picture Angle (in 35mm [135] format equivalent)	Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length
ViewFinder Type	Optical
Viewfinder	Fixed-eyelevel Pentaprism type; built-in diopter adjustment (-2.0 to +1.0 m(-1))
Autofocus	TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (approx.0.5m to 3.0m); Detection range: EV -1 to +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature (20(deg)/68(deg)F)]
Focus Modes	1. Single Servo (S) AF, 2. Continuous Servo (C) AF, 3. Manual focus (M); Predictive Focus Tracking automatically activated by subject's status in (C) AF; Normal: Selectable from 11 focus area; single area or group can be selected; Wide: focus area can be selected from 7 areas; 1. Single Area AF, 2. Dynamic AF, 3. Group Dynamic AF, 4. Dynamic area AF with closest subject priority
Exposure Metering System	Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering; 1. 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses);color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data; metering performed by 1,005 segment RGB sensor. 2. Center-Weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6,8,10, or 13-mm dia. circle in center of frame. 3. Spot: Meters 3-mm dia. circle (about 2.0% of frame) centered on active focus area (on center focus area when non-CPU lens is used.)
Exposure Control	Programmed auto [P] with flexible program; shutter-priority auto [S], aperture priority auto [A], Manual [M]
Maximum Shutter	1/8000
Minimum Shutter	30
Shutter	Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter; Speed: 30-1/8000s in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV, bulb
Sync Contact	X contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/250s.
Flash Control	TTL: TTL flash control by 1,005 pixel RGB sensor. Built-in speedlight:i-TTL balanced fill-flash or standard i-TTL flash (spot metering or mode dial set to [M]); SB 800,600 or SB-R200: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR. Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens. Non-TTL auto: Available with such Speedlights as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27 and 22s. Range Priority manual: Available with SB-800.
Flash Sync Modes	1.Front curtain sync (normal), 2. Slow sync, 3. Rear-curtain sync, 4. Red-eye reduction, 5. Red-eye rduction with slow sync.
Remote Control	Via 10-pin Remote Cord MC-22/30/36 (optional) or Wireless Remote Control WT-3 (optional)
GPS	NMEA 0183(Ver.2.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin D-sub cable (optional) and GPS Cable MC-35 (optional)
Power Requirements	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e (7.4V DC), Quick Charger MH-18a, MB-D200 battery pack (available separately) with one or two rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion batteries or six LR6 alkaline, HR-6 NiMH, FR-6 lithium, or ZR6 nickel-manganese AA batteries, EH-6 AC Adapter(optional)
Battery Life (on full charge)	1800 shots with fully charged EN-EL3e Battery
Dimensions	Approx. 147 x 113 x 74mm
Weight	830 grams

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