Announced in November 2005, the Nikon D200 replaced the Nikon D100 as Nikons primary prosumer camera, three and a half years after the D100's introduction. The D200 was a major step forward, with its 10 megapixel sensor, magnesium alloy body with sealed body seams, and improved autofocus and metering. Many pro's adopted the D200 as a backup body to their D2 series cameras, because of its similar layout and specification, but in a smaller form, with the added benefit of a built in flash.
Nikon underestimated the Initial demand for the D200, it was in short supply for many months after its introduction. The Nikon D200 won the TIPA 2006 award for Best Digital SLR in the Expert category.
The D200 was succeeded by the D300 in August 2007.
Scroll down for the full Nikon D200 Specifications.
The Nikon D200 is also available in the following kits/with the following options:
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| Manufacturer: |
Nikon |
| Model: |
D200 |
| MSRP: |
$1,699.95 |
| Date Announced: |
2005-11-01 |
| Sensor Format, Size: |
DX Format
15.8 x 23.6mm |
| Sensor Type: |
CCD |
| Automatic Sensor Cleaner: |
No |
| Total Pixels: |
10.92 million |
| Effective Pixels: |
10.2 million |
| Image Area (pixels): |
(L) 3,872 x 2,592
(M) 2,896 x 1,944
(S) 1,936 x 1,296 |
| Max. Frames Per Second: |
CH: Up to 5 frames per second
CL: Up to 4 frames per second |
| Video Mode: |
None |
| LCD: |
2.5 in. TFT LCD, 230,000 Dots |
| Shutter Type: |
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane |
| Shutter Speeds: |
30 sec. to 1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
Bulb |
| Mirror Lock Up: |
Yes |
| ISO Range: |
Base ISO 100-1,600 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
Extended ISO 100-3,200 (Hi-1) |
| Storage Media: |
Compact Flash (Type I/II), Microdrive |
| UDMA Support: |
No |
| Storage System: |
Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW)
Uncompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size priority and Optimal Quality |
| File System: |
Compliant with DCF 2.0
DPOF |
| Exposure Modes: |
P: Programmed Auto with Flexible Program
S:Shutter-Priority Auto
A: Aperture-Priority Auto
M: Manual |
| Metering System: |
1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Variable Center-weighted
Spot AF |
| Metering Range: |
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) |
| Exposure Meter Coupling: |
CPU
AI |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/-5EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 1 |
| Exposure Lock: |
Yes |
| Exposure Bracketing: |
Yes: From 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 |
| Shutter Release Modes: |
Single frame shooting mode
Continuous low speed (CL) shooting mode: 1 to 4 frames per second
Continuous high-speed shooting mode: 5 frames per second
Self-timer shooting mode
Mirror-up mode |
| White Balance Bracketing: |
Yes, 2 to 9 frames in increments of 1, 2 or 3 |
| Live View: |
No |
| Playback Functions: |
Full frame
Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 segments)
Zoom
Slideshow
Histogram
Shooting data
Highlight point display
Auto image rotation |
| Interface: |
Hi-speed USB
NTSC
PAL
10-pin Terminal |
| Lens Mount: |
Nikon F bayonet mount |
| Compatible Lenses: |
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. |
| Picture Angle: |
Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length |
| Viewfinder: |
Optical fixed eye-level pentaprism
Approx. 95% Coverage
Approx. 0.94 Magnification
19.5mm Eyepoint |
| Reflex Mirror: |
Quick-return type |
| Focusing Screen: |
Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II |
| Depth-of-field Control: |
Yes |
| Autofocus System: |
TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (approx. 0.5m to 3.0m) |
| Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points: |
11 |
| Focus Modes: |
Single-servo AF (S)
Continuous-servo (C)
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Single-point AF Mode
Dynamic AF Mode |
| Picture Control: |
Normal
Softer
Vivid
More vivid
Portrait
Custom
B & W |
| Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
| External Flash Shoe: |
Yes |
| Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator: |
No |
| Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility: |
Yes |
| Flash Sync Speed: |
up to 1/250 |
| X-Sync Speed: |
up to 1/250 |
| FP High Speed Sync: |
up to 1/8000 |
| Flash Sync Modes: |
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync |
| Flash Control: |
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 Sync Terminal: |
Yes |
| Accessory Shoe: |
Yes |
| Self-timer: |
Electronically controlled timer with 2, 5, 10, 20 second duration |
| Time Settings: |
Date, Time, Daylight Savings Time and World Time Settings |
| Batteries: |
EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery |
| AC Adaptor: |
EH-6 AC Adapter |
| Battery Charger: |
MH-18a Quick Charger |
| Image Comment: |
Yes |
| Voice Memo Function: |
No |
| Battery Life: |
1800 shots (Nikon Standard) |
| Tripod Socket: |
1/4-20 |
| Approx. Dimensions: |
Width 5.8 in. (147mm)
Height 4.4 in. (113mm)
Depth 2.9 in. (74mm) |
| Approx. Weight: |
29.3 oz. (830g) |
| Supplied Software: |
Software Suite CD-ROM |
| 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-21, LCD monitor cover BM-6 |
| 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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