Product Description

The Nikon D200 DSLR promises an extremely satisfying shooting experience, with a winning combination of quality, performance, construction and advanced system features. Employing a newly developed 10.2 effective megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor, the D200 captures images with remarkable resolution and clarity.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #66225 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Nikon
• Model: D200
• Released on: 2006-03-22
• Dimensions: 4.45" h x 5.79" w x 2.91" l, 2.05 pounds
• Display size: 2.5

Manufacturer's Description
Nikon's new prestigious D200 is ideal for those looking for a camera to bridge the gap between the professional and the entry level Digital SLRs. The D200 delivers the incomparable quality of professional pictures whilst offering exceptional versatility, creative responsiveness, accuracy and full manual control. The D200 is the perfect camera for the semi-professional and freelancer who wants an affordable SLR that integrates the right portion of diversity, quality and reliability of Nikon's professional high-end models. The Nikon D200 DSLR promises an extremely satisfying shooting experience, with a winning combination of quality, performance, construction and advanced system features. Employing a newly developed 10.2 effective megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor, the D200 captures images with remarkable resolution and clarity.

The 10.2 effective megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor, ensures that your photos capture every scene with impressive detail and enough room for cropping and printing large prints with amazing clarity. The Image sensor features a high-speed 4-channel data output and a newly developed Optical Low Pass Filter. The Advanced imaging processing engine with color-independent pre-conditioning and digital image processing algorithms achieve fine color gradations with exceptionally smooth, consistent transitions. Newly developed 11-area AF system with selectable 7 wide-area AF mode and effective new focus area options, ensure that your subjects are always in clear focus.

The 3D Color Matrix Metering II with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor ensures accurate exposure control and white balance. New image optimization modes help produce results more closely matching the intended results. Near-instant response with 0.15 sec. power-up, 50-millisecond shutter time lag and 105-millisecond viewfinder blackout makes for swift and easy photography. This genius also boasts: Fast 5 frames per second in bursts of up to 22 consecutive NEF (RAW) or 37 JPEG (Fine-Large) images, Shutter speeds ranging from 30 to 1 8,000 sec. for full creative control, Creative in-camera Image Overlay and Multiple Exposure effects, GPS support for recording location-specific information along with shooting data, a large 2.5 inch LCD monitor with ultra-wide 170 degree viewing angle for clear image preview and easy access to settings and information, including new RGB Histograms and the new Recent Settings list, Large new top LCD panel displays a wealth of information on settings and shooting status, a lightweight, durable magnesium alloy body protected by enhanced sealing system, large, bright viewfinder offering 0.94x magnification and new high-energy EN-EL3e rechargeable lithium-ion battery delivers the power to shoot up to 1,800 pictures on a single charge, and provides detailed battery status information (Battery life figure determined by in-house test parameters). The optional MB-D200 battery pack extends shooting capability, enhances stability, and provides the further shooting potential of added controls. The Built-in Speedlight with i-TTL flash control and full support for Nikon's Creative Lighting System, ensure perfect pictures no matter the lighting in your environment. Support for the Wireless Transmitter WT-3 enables direct cable-free image transfer to a compatible computer. This package also includes Nikon's PictureProject software for easy control over image adjustment and management. This camera is supported by Nikon Capture 4 (version 4.4) software, which fully unlocks the extensive potential of NEF (Nikon Electronic Format).

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Customer Reviews

Magnificent!!!
I upgraded from the Nikon D70 to the D200 and I am knocked out by it.
The build quality is superb and the feel of the camera in your hands is great. The controls and menu system are intuitive. The resolution and detail is brilliant, noticably superior to the D70 and certainly capable of enlarging to poster size with vivid detail. In fact unless you have a very specialised need I cannot see why you could poosibly require more. The metering system is very accurate under virtually all circumstances and the inclusion of a multiple exposure (and image overlay) feature means I can't find anything you could do with a film camera that the D200 cannot do, (including black & white).
Also having researched this camera against the D2X for the price tag there is no contest in my opinion.For the older photographers out there that remember the Canon A-1, I think this camera is a similar groundbreaker.
So far I cannot pick fault with it and am very pleased I spent the money. If you can afford it do not hesitate to buy this camera. That is why I decided to take the time to write this review.

Pro camera at prosumer price
I recently bought this camera after my Nikon D2H started to develop a fault. I have been very impressed with this camera as it is almost the same as the top-end Nikon cameras like D2H & D2x difference being its not fast as the D2H (8fps) or powerful as D2X (12.4mp) or has the shooting capacity (800 shots), and body shape both of which have verical grip but all other features and controls are present.
It is bulit superbly, with sturdy ergonomics and the feel of robustness that gives the user the confidence of longevity.
The camera is packed full of features, too many to go through here, but I love the control placements, access, large screen, comfortable grip, and 5fps burst.
I use my camera for sport, wedding and event photography and it has proved itself easily.

I also have a D80 which i use as a 2nd body, this too shares a lot of features like the D200, but is no way near as sturdy or fast, although it is easier to use at times. The D80 does have better scrolling using the jog dialswhich makes going through pictures in preview mode much easier.
I would recommend good optics, Nikon is renowned for having excellent optics, but at the higher end of the scale these are expensive. I would also suggest buy external flash gun (Nikon SB800) additional cells and a good qulaity camera bag.
I have been a Nikon man for a while and whilst the Canon camera package is good, I doubt I can convert myself over especially at this range of the price bracket, there really is not a DSLR that is so talented.

Actually astonishing value for money... trust me
This is only my 6th camera purchase in 45 years. Brownie 127, Zenith E, Miranda Sensomat, Olympus OM1, and for the last 6 years, an Olympus 1.3Mp digital snapshot camera. If you're similarly inclined, and if you've found yourself taking great digital pictures at lousy quality over the past few years, then reward yourself now. This is, as my kids would say, an absolutely awesome piece of kit. The build quality needs to be felt to be understood, and the ergonomic design is outstanding. The vast array of functions seems daunting at first, but the buttons and control wheels are so amazingly well placed that this camera will become a natural extension to your hands and eye in no time at all. Straight out of the box, with everything set to auto, I took a picture to die for on the first outing. Lens quality - even the cheap basic 18-70 - is terrific. Autofocus 'just works', exposure metering hasn't let me down yet, and the ability to work with all modes down to full manual is well laid out and easy to switch in a hurry. The TTL Flash gives this an intelligent flash which I have hardly stretched yet, but looks good indeed. Various comments about battery life, but to me shooting a 2Gb CF card with 320 fine quality large JPG images is adequate on one charge. Spare battery would be a useful purchase though.

Quite simply, if you're thinking of spending £600 on a plastic DSLR, spending double the money on a magnesium alloy gem as well designed and engineered as this is a no brainer. Go on - you deserve it!