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D200

FASTER. SMARTER. STRONGER.

Pro-level D-SLR featuring a high performance 10.2-MP DX-format CCD, Nikon's exclusive Image Processing Engine and continuous firing up to 5 fps.

Price: $1,399.95 *ESP

D200 25235
Where to buy D200 25235

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Popular Photography & Imaging, Winter 2007

Supplied Accessories

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Quick Charger MH-18a, Video Cable, USB Cable UC-E4, Strap, Body cap, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Rubber Eyecup DK-21M, LCD monitor cover BM-6, Software Suite CD-ROM
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Key Features

  • 10.2-MP DX-format CCD image sensor: A newly developed 10.2 effective megapixel 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.
  • Industry-leading image processing for exceptional color performance: 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.
  • Large viewfinder with 0.94x magnification: The new eye-level optical viewfinder developed for the D200 features large magnification (0.94x) that helps ensure a clear view for precise composition with a built-in diopter adjustment that allows fine-tuning tailored to your eyesight.
  • Durable, magnesium alloy (Mg) body: 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.
  • 5 fps high-speed continuous shooting: 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.**
  • Fast SLR response where it counts: 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.
  • 11-area multi-CAM AF system with 7 area wide AF sensor module: The new multi-CAM 1000 AF sensor module offers an 11-area AF that 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.
  • Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with wide-angle viewing to 170 degrees: A high resolution LCD monitor provides ultra-wide, 170-degree viewing in all directions. Assisting with accurate sharpness assessment, images can be previewed at up to 400% magnification.
  • EN-EL3e rechargeable battery 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.
  • Wireless Transmitter WT-3a: The optional wireless transmitter WT-3a provides wireless functionality with IEEE 802.11b/g technology enabling cable-free image transfer to a compatible computer with the added safety and versatility of wide-ranging network and security protocols.
  • **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.

Tech Specs

  • DX
    Image Sensor Format
     
  • CCD
    RGB
    Image Sensor Type
     
  • 15.8 x 23.6mm
    Sensor Size
     
  • 10.92 million
    Total Pixels
     
  • 10.2 million
    Effective Pixels
     


  • DX-format
    (L) 3,872 x 2,592
    (M)2,896 x 1,944
    (S)1,936 x 1,296
    Image Area (L) DX Format
     
  • 5 frames per second
    Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution
     

  • DX-format
    CH: Up to 5 frames per second
    CL: Up to 4 frames per second
    Continuous Shooting Options (CH)
     
  • 2.5 in. diagonal
    LCD Monitor Size
     
  • TFT-LCD
    LCD Monitor Type
     
  • 230,000 Dots
    LCD Monitor Resolution
     
  • Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
    Shutter type
     
  • 30 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
    Slowest Shutter Speed
     
  • 1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
    Fastest Shutter Speed
     
  • Yes
    Bulb Shutter Setting
     
  • Yes
    Mirror Lock Up
     
  • 100 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
    Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
     
  • 1600 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
    Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
     
  • Hi-1 (ISO 3200 equivalent)
    Highest Expanded ISO Sensitvity
     
  • Hi-1 (ISO 3200 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV 
    Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
     
  • CompactFlash© (Type I/II)
    MicroDrive©
    Storage Media
     
  • Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW)
    Uncompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
    JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size priority and Optimal Quality
    Storage System
     
  • Compliant with DCF 2.0
    DPOF
    File System
     
  • Shooting Modes: 1) Single frame shooting mode 2) Continuous low speed (CL) shooting mode: 1 to 4 frames per second 3) Continuous high-speed shooting mode: 5 frames per second 4) Self-timer shooting mode 5) Mirror-up mode
    Shooting Modes
     
  • Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program
    Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
    Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
    Manual (M)
    Exposure Modes
     
  • 1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
    Variable Center-weighted
    Spot AF
    Exposure Metering System
     
  • 1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering)
    2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 20°C)
    Metering Range
     
  • CPU
    AI
    Exposure Meter Coupling
     
  • ±5EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 1
    Exposure Compensation
     
  • Yes
    Exposure Lock
     
  • Yes
    2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3
    Exposure Bracketing
     
  • 1) Single frame shooting mode 2) Continuous low speed (CL) shooting mode: 1 to 4 frames per second 3) Continuous high-speed shooting mode: 5 frames per second 4) Self-timer shooting mode 5) Mirror-up mode
    Shutter Release Modes
     
  • Yes, 2 to 9 frames in increments of 1,2 or 3
    White Balance Bracketing
     
  • Full frame
    Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 segments)
    Zoom
    Slideshow
    Histogram
    Shooting data
    Highlight point display
    Auto image rotation
    Playback Functions
     
  • Hi-speed USB
    NTSC
    PAL
    10-pin Terminal
    Interface
     
  • Nikon F bayonet mount
    Lens Mount
     
  • All AF-DX, AF-D, AF-G, AF-I, AF-S, and AF VR Nikkor lenses provide full AF and metering operation. AI-P lenses provide manual focus w/ electronic rangefinder and full metering operation. AI lenses provide manual focus w/ electronic rangefinder, Aperture Priority and Manual exposure mode, C/W and Spot metering operation.
    Compatible Lenses
     
  • 1.5X
    Picture Angle
     
  • Optical fixed eye-level pentaprism
    Viewfinder
     
  • Approx. 95%
    Viewfinder Frame Coverage
     
  • (-2.0 to +1.0m-1)
    Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
     
  • 19.5
    Viewfinder Eyepoint
     
  • Quick-return type
    Reflex Mirror
     
  • Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II
    Focusing Screen
     
  • No
    Interchangeable Focusing Screens
     
  • Approx. 0.94
    Viewfinder Magnification
     
  • Yes
    Depth-of-field Control
     
  • TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (approx. 0.5m to 3.0m)
    Autofocus System
     
  • 11
    Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
     
  • Single-servo AF (S)
    Continuous-servo (C)
    Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
    Focus Modes
     
  • Yes
    Single-point AF Mode
     
  • Yes
    Dynamic AF Mode
     
  • No
    Auto-area AF Mode
     
  • Normal
    Softer
    Vivid
    More vivid
    Portrait
    Custom
    B & W
    Image Optimization
     
  • Yes
    Built-in Flash
     
  • Yes
    External Flash Shoe
     
  • Yes
    Dust-Off Reference Photo
     
  • Yes
    Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility
     
  • up to 1/250
    Flash Sync Speed
     
  • up to 1/250
    X-Sync Speed
     
  • up to 1/8000
    FP High Speed Sync
     
  • Front-curtain sync (normal)
    Slow sync
    Rear-curtain sync
    Red-eye reduction
    Red-eye reduction with slow sync
    Flash Sync Modes
     
  • 1) 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, SB-400, SB-600: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR. 2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens. 3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22. 4) Range-priority manual; available with SB-800
    Flash Control
     
  • Yes
    Flash Sync Terminal
     
  • Yes
    Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided
    Accessory Shoe
     
  • Electronically controlled timer with 2, 5, 10, 20 second duration
    Self-timer
     
  • Yes
    World Time Setting
     
  • Yes
    Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
     
  • Rechargeable
    Li-ion battery included
    Battery Type
     
  • EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
    Battery / Batteries
     
  • EH-6 AC Adapter
    AC Adaptor
     
  • MH-18a Quick Charger
    Battery Charger
     
  • Yes
    Image Comment
     
  • 1800 shots (Nikon Standard)
    Battery Life (shots per charge) (Nikon Standard)
     
  • ¼-20
    Tripod Socket
     
  • Width 5.8 in. (147mm)
    Height 4.4 in. (113mm)
    Depth 2.9 in. (74mm)
    Approx. Dimensions
     
  • 29.3 oz. (830g)
    Approx. Weight
     
  • Software Suite CD-ROM
    Supplied Software
     
  • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Quick Charger MH-18a, Video Cable, USB Cable UC-E4, Strap, Body cap, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Rubber Eyecup DK-21, LCD monitor cover BM-6
    Optional Accessories
     
  • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Quick Charger MH-18a, Video Cable, USB Cable UC-E4, Strap, Body cap, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Rubber Eyecup DK-21M, LCD monitor cover BM-6, Software Suite CD-ROM
    Supplied Accessories
     

Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

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*ESP (Estimated Selling Price) listed only as an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

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Award Winner

Popular Photography & Imaging, Winter 2007

Popular Photography & Imaging has recognized the Nikon D200 as one of the outstanding products of photography in 2006. Editor Michael McNamara summed up the D200’s award selection by stating that the camera is “fast, reliable and capable of handling a wide variety of conditions.” McNamara points out that the excellent image quality, tough camera body, long battery life and superb optical viewfinder make the D200 a true award-winning camera.

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American Photo Editor’s Choice 2006 Award

“If we had to pick a single American Photo camera of the year, the Nikon D200 would take that honor,” stated American Photo in their July/August 2006 issue. Distinguished as an American Photo “Editor’s Choice 2006,” editors were impressed with the small size, yet feature-full package of the camera. Refined, advanced, best of class, sturdy and extremely responsive were some of the ecstatic words editors used to describe the camera after they enjoyed the superb image quality and menu system of the D200.

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Camera Grand Prix 2006 Award

Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that the D200 digital SLR camera has been selected by Japan’s Camera Press Club to receive the Camera Grand Prix 2006 award. The Camera Grand Prix is the Japanese photo industry’s most prestigious award for a camera. The committee members issued the following statement in support of bestowing the Camera Grand Prix 2006 honor on the D200. “The Nikon D200 contributes to the widespread dissemination of photographic culture as a digital SLR offering superior operability at an affordable price for both entry-level digital SLR camera users as well as professional and highend amateur photographers.”

Review

May/June 2006, Nikon D200

by Jonathan Barkey

In its May/June 2006 issue, American Photo calls the D200 “the best mid-priced DSLR you can buy.” Jonathan Barkey states that the D200 is a “home run” and “a pleasure to have and to hold” in his glowing review of the camera. Noting that the D200 is extremely responsive with a “big for its class” optical viewfinder and a “rock-solid construction,” Barkey also notes his fulfillment with the camera’s variety of user-friendly attributes. He praises the D200 on its ability to pack the core features of high-priced cameras into a “smaller, lighter package” advising photographers to consider this mid-priced digital SLR when purchasing a top-of-the-line camera.

Review

May 2006, Nikon D200

by George Schaub

According to Shutterbug Editorial Director, George Schaub, digital SLR cameras have “opened up a new world of low-light and hand-held shooting” and the built-in noise reduction filter in Nikon’s D200, makes photography an “even more attractive pastime.” Schaub also states that the D200 delivers imaging power for enlargements, crops to 8x10 prints and has more imaging options than one could imagine—not much this camera cannot handle.

Review

April 2006, Nikon D200

by Michael McNamara

Popular Photography & Imaging Executive Technology Editor, Michael McNamara, clarified some of his unanswered questions during an in-depth review of the D200 in the magazine’s April issue. Stating that images from the D200 “rival” those from the D2X, McNamara gave the D200 a rave review. He also notes that the D200 has superb color accuracy, and the images it produces have great saturation and a wide dynamic range.