Nikon D200 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body)
The Nikon D200 Digital Camera is a precision-engineered, high performance digital SLR camera designed to satisfy the requirements of passionate and demanding photographers. The D200 incorporates more must-have features than any other camera in its class, enabling photographers to capture images in a way once reserved only for professionals. The D200 employs a 10.2 effective megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor, which captures images with remarkable resolution and clarity, and its sophisticated 1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II system ensures ideal exposures while an advanced Nikon image processing engine renders images with superb clarity and smooth color gradations.
The D200 reacts with lightning speed, powering-up in a mere 0.15 seconds, and firing in an imperceptible 50 millisecond shutter release lag time. It can shoot five frames per second with a drastically shortened viewfinder blackout time of just 105 milliseconds between shots. Its large, bright viewfinder offers 0.94x magnification for comfortable and precise composition while a 2.5 inch LCD screen provides ultra-wide 170° viewing angle from all directions. With an 11-area Autofocus system, robust control of Nikon's i-TTL Creative Lighting System and advanced Wi-Fi image-transmission options, the D200 is a perfect fit for discriminating photographers and a natural choice for wedding, event and action photographers.
- 10.2 Megapixel DX Format CCD Image Sensor
- The 10.2 effective megapixel DX Format CCD image sensor incorporated into the Nikon D200 Digital Camera 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 Processor
- The D200 incorporates Nikon's industry-leading advanced imaging processing engine, which allows color-independent pre-conditioning prior to A/D conversion to work in symphony with advanced digital image processing algorithms to achieve fine color gradations with exceptionally smooth, consistent transitions
- 11-area Multi-CAM AF System with 7 Area Wide AF
- The 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.
- Durable, Magnesium Alloy Body
- The advanced technologies and mechanisms of the Nikon D200 are housed within a rugged, lightweight magnesium alloy chassis and body ready for the most rigorous of assignments. Additional sealing for dust and moisture add to the D200's strength.
- 5fps 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), 37 JPEG (Fine/Large) or 19 NEF (RAW) + 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
- Large & Bright Viewfinder
- The eye-level optical viewfinder developed for the D200 features large magnification (0.94x) that helps ensure a clear view for precise composition, and built-in diopter adjustment that allows fine-tuning to your eyesight.
- 2.5-inch LCD Monitor with Wide Angle Viewing
- 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 approximately 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.
- Optional Wireless Transmitter
- The optional Wireless Transmitter WT-3 provides wireless functionality with IEEE 802.11b/g technology; it enables cable-free image transfer to a compatible computer, with the added safety and versatility of wide-ranging network and security protocols.
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| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens SLR Digital Camera |
| Image Quality | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 23.6 x 15.8mm, 10.92 Megapixel, RGB CCD |
| Effective Resolution | 10.2 million pixels |
| Color Depth | 36-Bit RGB |
| Color Modes | Full Color (Brightness, Contrast, & Saturation Adjust), Black & White |
| Image File Formats |
Compressed NEF (RAW) JPEG (Fine, Normal, Basic) Exif 2.21, DCF 2.0 and DPOF Compliant |
| Recorded Resolution |
Large (3872 x 2592) Medium (2896 x 1944) Small (1936 x 1296) |
| Video Recording | No |
| Audio Recording | No |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon F-Mount compatible with Type D-AF, DX, AF-S, VR and G Nikkor lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1.5x |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Supports Nikon VR lenses |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (Single Area AF, Dynamic Area AF, Group Dynamic, Dynamic area AF with closest subject priority) |
| Focus Modes | Instant single-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo AF (C), Manual (M), Predictive focus tracking (automatically activated according to subject status in continuous-servo AF), Focus Lock |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 1600 (1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps with additional settings up to 1 EV over 1600) |
| Shutter Type | Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter |
| Shutter Speed |
30 to 1/8000 second (1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps) Bulb |
| Mirror Lock-Up | Yes |
| Exposure Metering | Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering (3D Color Matrix Metering II with type G and D lenses [Color Matrix Metering II with other CPU lenses and non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data], Center-weighted, Spot [centered on active focus area with CPU Lens, center focus area with non-CPU lens] |
| Exposure Modes | Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture Priority Auto [A], Manual [M], Exposure Compensation (+/- 5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV), Auto Exposure Bracketing (2 - 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2, or 3 EV), Auto Exposure Lock |
| White Balance Modes | Auto (TTL white balance with 1005-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting, preset white balance, white balance bracketing (2 to 9 frames in increments of 1, 2 or 3) |
| Scene Modes | No |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Manual pop-up flash (i-TTL balanced) with button release (Front-curtain Sync (normal sync), Red-eye Reduction, Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Sync) |
| Effective Flash Range | 39' (12m) |
| External Flash Connection |
Accessory Shoe (Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided) Sync Terminal (ISO 519 standard terminal) |
| External Flash Control | TTL flash control by 1005-pixel RGB sensor |
| Maximum Flash Synchronization Speed | 1/250 second |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Start-Up Time | 0.15 seconds |
| Shutter Lag | 0.05 seconds |
| Time Between Shots | Less than 1 second |
| Burst Capability |
Continuous low speed: 1 - 4 fps up to 19 Frames (RAW+JPEG) Continuous high-speed: 5 fps up to 19 Frames (RAW+JPEG) |
| Self Timer | Electronically controlled timer with 2 to 20 seconds duration |
| Interval Recording | Possible with optional timer remote |
| Date & Time Stamp | Yes |
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| Built-in Memory | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compatible Memory Cards |
CompactFlash Card (Type I and II) Microdrive |
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| File Size |
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| Battery Type | EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Adapter | EH-6 AC Adapter (optional) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 (HI-Speed) |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes (PictBridge) |
| Remote Control |
10-pin Remote Connection (supports Nikon MC-22/30/36 remotes) Wireless Remote Control with optional WT-3 Wireless Transmitter |
| Video Output | Yes (NTSC & PAL) |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP Macintosh OS X (10.1.5 or later) |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Fixed eye-level Pentaprism type with diopter adjustment (-2.0 to +1.0m-1), and Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines |
| Viewfinder Info | Focus indications, Metering system, AE/FV lock indicator, Flash sync indicator, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure/Exposure compensation indicator, ISO sensitivity, Exposure mode, Flash output level compensation, Exposure compensation, Number of remaining exposures |
| Depth-of-Field Preview | Yes |
| LCD Display | 2.5" low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD (230,000 pixels) with brightness adjustment |
| Information Display | Top panel monochrome LCD (Shutter-speed, Exposure compensation value, Flash compensation value, ISO sensitivity, White balance fine-tuning, White balance preset number, Number of shots in bracketing sequence, Number of intervals, Focal length (non-CPU lens), Aperture (f-number), Aperture (number of stops), Bracketing increment, Number of shots per interval, Maximum aperture (non-CPU lens), PC connection indicator, Number of frames remaining, Number of shots remaining before buffer fills, PC mode indicator, Preset white balance recording indicator, Electronic analog exposure display, Exposure compensation, Bracketing progress indicator, PC mode indicator) |
| Language Options | English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Dutch, Portugese, Russian, Swedish, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Korean |
| Playback Options | Full frame, Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments), Zoom, Slideshow, RGB histogram indication, Shooting data, Highlight point display, Auto image rotation, Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 4.5" x 5.8" x 2.9" (113 x 147 x 74mm) without lens |
| Weight | 29.3 oz. (830g) without battery or lens |
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Simple controls (51)
- Strong construction (51)
- Large clear LCD (37)
- Short lag time (32)
- Quiet (19)
Cons
- Loud (5)
- Heavy (4)
- Short battery life (3)
Best Uses
- Travel (37)
- Photojournalism (30)
- Art (29)
- Fun (29)
- Documentary (21)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (22), Professional (11), Photo enthusiast (10), Semi-pro photographer (8), Pro photographer (4)
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good Image Quality
- High ISO Performance
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Nikon D200 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):
The Nikon D200 was sold to me used and it had a Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm lens on it, which I'll review separately. After spending several hours on the computer and with my new camera going over the various functions, settings, etc. I found the most commonly used were readily available ... shutter speed, aperature and ISO/ASA. Once you get used to the menu system, you'll find this camera gives excellent professional looking results. The only "down side" is learning the menu and settings system it uses. The camera did not come with a users manual due to being used, and after downloading that, I found it was quite easy to adapt to.
- Ease of Operation:
- 7
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Poor In Low Light
Best Uses
- Art
- Landscape
- Travel
Comments about Nikon D200 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):
Great overall camera better value than d300 has all the features you need and nothing you don't such as live view. Very easy to adapt to this camera from a d40. Only problem I see is slightly in accurate autofocus system and excessive noise at iso400 and up.
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Great Image Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Fun
- Landscape
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
- Travel
Comments about Nikon D200 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):
This is the second D200 I have bought. The build quality is great. Typical Nikon durability - it simply feels rugged enough in your hands. This is a better thought out camera. Example: to turn on light for contorl panel AND flash, simply move momentary contact switch around shutter release (this one action turns on BOTH pieces of equipment). Images are crisp, color is good. Owners manual is well written and thorough.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy To Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Great Image Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Art
- Landscape
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
- Sports
- Travel
Comments about Nikon D200 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):
This camera does not have the very latest technological subtleties but they are a tiny and unimportant part of all the capabilities of a camera in this class. This is a great camera and a great value under $1000.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Strong Construction
Cons
- None yet
Best Uses
- Fun
- Landscape
- Travel
Comments about Nikon D200 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):
I've used Nikons for years, beginning with a Nikon FTN. My first Nikon digital was a D70s. I recently dropped it and sustained a crack in case which worried me. Therefore, I set it aside and looked for a replacement. I wanted the new D300 but, could not justify the price difference; almost twice the price of my D200(and probably worth it, if you have the extra cash laying around). I love my new D200. Have had it only two days and already am familiar with controls and menus. Not all that different from my D70s. The D200 is really a bargin now, that it's price has come down so much. I like the "heft" of it. Feels good and looks good. Reminds me of my film F100. Nice solid feel. Great photos and everything else you'd expect from a high quality Nikon camera.
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Great Image Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Fun
- Landscape
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
- Sports
- Travel
Comments about Nikon D200 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):
i love this camera really amazing,the price was great and the camera is amazing only thing at high iso its got some noise but that not that much of a big deal in the way i shoot
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Excellent in Low Light
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good Battery Life
- Good sized screen
- Great Zoom
- Nice Features and Settings
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday Photos
- Home
- Outdoors
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon D200 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):
An awesome camera..I will be shooting weddings, sport events,portraits,travel and still life. This camera can do it all, and then some.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Excellent in Low Light
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good Battery Life
- Great Resolution
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Everyday Photos
- Outdoors
- Portraits
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon D200 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):
One classic from nikon, i purchase for back up body, I already have a D300 and is quite similar to the use. beautiful colors and sharp to.
Tanks BH !
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good sized screen
- Great Resolution
- Nice Features and Settings
Cons
- Bad Battery Life
- Not Good In Low Light
Best Uses
- Everyday Photos
- Home
- Outdoors
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon D200 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):
I just bought this camera last month december 08 and i have been using it for parties since. Amazingly this camera delivers good results. I would recommend any user of this camera to have an extra battery and a flash for low light shooting.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Excellent in Low Light
- Feels good in the hands
- Good sized screen
- GREAT priceperformance
- Great Resolution
- Nice Features and Settings
- Takes AI lenses
Cons
- Auto focus can be dodgy
Best Uses
- I use it for everything
Comments about Nikon D200 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):
I'm a retired pro, with a lot of Nikon lenses from my film cameras. This camera has similar handling characteristics to an F3, takes all my Nikkor AI lenses, and gives my 500 mirror Nikkor a "boost" to 750.
The quality is what I expect from a camera suited to professional use, and while it doesn't have the pixel count or some zippy features of newer models, the image quality is excellent, and I don't use many zippy features on any camera.
Before reading the "how to" of using the AI lenses, I used a couple anyway, thinking I'd probably get nothing, but I got good exposures even doing it wrong, treating it as a film camera. You can't get better than that!
Pros
- Excellent in Low Light
- Good sized screen
- Great Resolution
- Nice Features and Settings
Cons
Best Uses
- Outdoors
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon D200 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):
The D300 is out now so the D200 is a great value. I so some professional photography and this camera is well suited for that. The 10Mp helps with getting my photos into the Stock Agency which has strict quality control. I like that I can use my older Nikon lenses from the film days. The D200 is a great camera and for me was an upgrade from my D70.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Great Image Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
- Sports
Comments about Nikon D200 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):
I'm a pro and have used Nikon's for 40 yrs. This camera is fast and produces great images.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Image Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Portraits
Comments about Nikon D200 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):
[...] Took it out fo the box and couldn't put it down. Built solid, fast and durable. Thanks b&h I love my camera. [...] Will order again.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Great Image Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape
- Portraits
Comments about Nikon D200 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):
Just purchased my second one. No need to upgrade for me, this camera does all I need it to do very nicely.
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Great Image Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Landscape
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
- Sports
- Travel
Comments about Nikon D200 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):
The D 200 has reached an attractive pricepoint where it offers the best value over the D40 D90, etc. Unless one needs the lower noise/higher ISO of the D300, or the full frame of the D3 and D700 (at a considerably higher price, this is the one to get. Hurry before Nikon discontinues it.
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Small Lag Time
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Sports
- Travel
Comments about Nikon D200 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):
I use the camera for general photography,sports, family etc. The conttrols are where they belong.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Pixilation
Best Uses
- Art
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
- Travel
Comments about Nikon D200 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):
I loved my d200. It is a great camera. I think it should be bought by someone who is debating the d90 but is more serious and likes a more professional feeling and preforming camera. The controls and setting are a big plus. Its very nice to use and allows for very easy setting changes. It is really nice image quality too. The only thing i didn't like at all was the pixilation in dark areas like clouds. I prefer this to the d90 any day.
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Portraits
- Sports
- Travel
Comments about Nikon D200 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):
After reading several reviews of Nikon's new line up I was almost convinced that all of thier older cameras were junk and should be thrown in the trash. Not true, the D200 was an awesome camera when it first came out and it still is. Now that it is about half the price that it was a year ago it is a steal. One can save a lot of money if one just stays a generation or two behind. Of course, one can also spend that extra money on glass.
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Great Image Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Art
- Fun
- Portraits
- Travel
Comments about Nikon D200 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):
I love that it has a sync connector for my external flash. The funcionalities are getting much better, easy to use, handy, fast.
I can use all my Nikon lenses, it even works fine with non CPU lenses, it has options for that kind.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Small Lag Time
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Loud
Best Uses
- Art
- Photojournalism
- Sports
- Travel
Comments about Nikon D200 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body):
This a great camera. Just perfect inbetween step before steping up to a D300 or the newer D700.
Very solid body and easy to navigate menues.
I was very surprised at how good the high ISO images come out specially witht he noise rduction activated. and long exposure images are amazing too. All in all it is a great camera.
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A lens is not included. Get the type of lens for the shot you need.
Batteries & Power
Always keep a spare battery handy so you won't get caught without power.
- Price: $49.99
Flash & Accessories
Get a flash to add light to your picture.
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Bags & Cases
Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or case.
- Price: $53.95
Battery Grips
Get a better grip for vertical shots and add battery life.
- Price: $213.36
Remote Control
Take pictures remotely and minimize vibration.
- Price: $56.95
Screen Protectors
Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.
- Price: $7.49
Care & Cleaning
Ensure trouble-free performance through proper camera maintenance.
- Price: $20.95
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Card Readers
Download your pictures faster and save battery life.
- Price: $12.99
Viewfinder Accessories
Adapt your camera for viewing through different angles.
What's in the Box
- EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- MH-18a Quick Charger
- USB Cable
- Video Cable
- Neck Strap
- Body Cap
- Eyepiece Cap
- DK-21 Rubber Eyecup for Nikon D80, D90, D200 & D7000 Digital Cameras
- BM-6 LCD Monitor Cover
- PictureProject Software CD-ROM
- 1-Year Nikon U.S.A. Limited Warranty
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