Furthermore, 4-channel output allows the D200 to inherit the advanced image-processing engine of the Nikon D2x professional digital SLR that combines colour-independent preconditioning prior to A/D conversion with advanced digital image processing algorithms to deliver fine colour gradations with smooth, consistent transitions. Photographers can take advantage of the D200’s advanced image optimizing functionality that allows them to fine tune image characteristics such as sharpness, tone, colour, saturation, and hue. Photographers can also select from preset options like Normal, Softer, Vivid, More Vivid, Portrait and Black-and-White.
Image Sensor: |
RGB CCD, 23.6 x 15.8mm; total pixels: 10.92 million |
Effective Pixels: |
10.2 million |
Type of Camera: |
Single-lens reflex digital camera |
Image Size (pixels): |
3,872 x 2,592 [L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S] |
Storage Media: |
CompactFlash(TM) (CF) Card (Type I and II ) and Microdrive(TM) |
Sensitivity: |
100 to 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV with additional settings up to 1 EV over 1600 |
File System: |
Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF |
Storage System: |
Compressed or uncompressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression, JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant |
White Balance: |
Auto (TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning, colour temperature setting, preset white balance, white balance bracketing possible (2 to 9 frames in increments of 1, 2 or 3) |
LCD Monitor: |
2.5-in., 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment |
Playback Function: |
Full frame 2) Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments) 3) Zoom 4) Slideshow 5) RGB histogram indication 6) Shooting data 7) Highlight point display 8) Auto image rotation |
Interface: |
Can be selected from NTSC and PAL |
Picture Angle: |
35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length |
Text Input: |
Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi-selector; stored in Exif header |
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. |
Viewfinder: |
Fixed eye-level Pentaprism type; built-in diopter adjustment (-2.0 to +1.0m-1) |
Eyepoint: |
19.5mm (-1.0m-1) |
Focusing Screen: |
Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines |
Viewfinder Frame Coverage: |
Approx. 95% (vertical and horizontal) |
Viewfinder Magnification: |
Approx. 0.94x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m-1 |
Viewfinder Information: |
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 |
Autofocus: |
TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (approx. 0.5m to 3.0m) |
Lens Servo: |
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 Area: |
Normal: 11 areas; single area or group can be selected; Wide: focus area can be selected from 7 areas |
AF Area Mode: |
1) Single Area AF 2) Dynamic Area AF 3) Group Dynamic 4) Dynamic area AF with closest subject priority |
Focus Lock: |
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button |
Exposure Metering System: |
Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering. 1) 3D colour Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); colour matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); colour matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data; metering performed by 1,005-segment RGB sensor. 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, 10, or 13mm dia. circle in center of frame. 3) Spot: Meters 3mm dia. circle (about 2.0% of frame) centered on active focus area (on center focus area when non-CPU lens is used). |
Exposure Metering Range: |
(ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 68 degrees F): 1) EV 0 to 20 (3D colour Matrix or center-weighted metering)2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 20°C) |
Exposure Meter Coupling: |
Combined CPU and AI |
Exposure Modes: |
Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M] |
Exposure Compensation: |
Plus or minus 5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV |
Auto Exposure Lock: |
Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button |
Auto Exposure Bracketing: |
2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2, or 3 |
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 |
Shutter: |
Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter, 30 to 1/8,000 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, bulb |
Sync Contact: |
X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/250 sec. |
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 or 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 Mode: |
1) Front-curtain Sync (normal sync), 2) Red-eye Reduction, 3) Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync, 4) Slow Sync, 5) Rear-curtain Sync |
Built-in Speedlight: |
Manual pop-up with button release Guide number (ISO 100, m): approx. 12 (manual 13) |
Flash Compensation: |
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
Accessory Shoe: |
Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided |
Sync Terminal: |
ISO 519 standard terminal |
Self-timer: |
Electronically controlled timer with 2 to 20 seconds duration |
Depth of Field Preview: |
When CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user (A and M mode) or value selected by camera (P and S mode) |
Remote Control: |
Via 10-pin Remote Cord MC-22/30/36 (optional) or Wireless Remote Control WT-3 (optional) |
GPS: |
NMEA 0183 (Ver. 2.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin D-sub cable (optional) and GPS Cable MC-35 (optional) |
Power Source: |
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, MB-D200 battery pack (optional) with one or two rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion batteries or six AA alkaline (LR6), NiMH (HR6), lithium (FR6) batteries, or 2R6 nickel-manganese AA batteries, AC Adapter EH-6 (optional) |
Tripod Socket: |
1/4 in. (ISO) |
Dimensions (W x H x D): |
Approx. 147 x 113 x 74mm |
Weight: |
Approx. 830g without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover |