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Nikon D200 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Nikon D200 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Nikon D200 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Nikon D200 manual and always important Nikon D200 lens which makes the Nikon D200 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Nikon D200 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Nikon D200 kit or bundle, is the Nikon D200 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Nikon D200 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Nikon D200 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
D200 |
| Camera Format |
SLR |
| Currently Manufactured |
Yes |
| Retail Price |
$1699.95 |
| Street Price |
$1610.03 |
| Price Update Date |
2006-09-21 |
| Date Available |
2005-12-31 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
Optional MC30/36, WT-3 |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material |
Metal |
| Weight |
830 g
29.0 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
147 x 113 x 74 mm
5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
3872x2592, 2896x1944, 1936x1296 |
| Aspect Ratio |
3:2 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
10.92 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
Nikon DX |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
1.50 |
| Movie Audio |
No |
| Lens |
Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
7 or 11-area TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Min Illum |
0.0625 |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
SLR type, eye-level pentaprism |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
95% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
2.5 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
230000 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
100, 1600 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
8 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, 6 presets, manual |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Exp Adj Range |
5.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
2 to 20 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| Flash Guide Number (Meters) |
12 |
| Flash Range Description |
(ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F): approx. 12m / 39ft (manual 13m / 42ft) |
| Ext Flash |
Yes |
| Ext Flash Connection |
Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2 |
| Uncompressed Format |
NEF (RAW), 12-bit compression |
| CCD Raw Format |
Yes |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21) |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder |
No |
| Other Connection |
DC In, GPS NMEA 0183 (Ver. 2.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin D-sub cable (optional) and GPS Adapter Cord MC-35 (optional) |
| Included Software |
PictureProject CD-ROM |
| Performance Timing |
Startup Time |
0.2 seconds |
| Shutdown Time |
0.0 seconds |
| Play -> Record |
0.0 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res) |
0.9 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus |
0.1 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus |
0.1 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format |
0.3 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
0.3 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
0.2 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res |
34 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
5.0 |
| Download speed, KB/second |
4386.0 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
EN-EL3e |
| Usable Battery Types |
EN-EL3e |
| Batteries Included |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Nikon D200 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Nikon D200 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Nikon D200 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Nikon D200 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk. Nikon D200 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Nikon D200 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Nikon D200 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Nikon D200 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Nikon D200, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Nikon D200 camera or Nikon D200 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push. All in all the Nikon D200 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Nikon D200 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Nikon D200 powergrip digital camera.
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