Nikon D200

Nikon D200
Type Digital single-lens reflex
Sensor Nikon DX format 23.7 mm × 15.6 mm CCD
Maximum resolution 3,872 × 2,592 (10.2 M/10.0 M pixels sensor/effective)
Recording medium CompactFlash (Type I or Type II) or Hitachi Microdrive
Lens Interchangeable, Nikon F-mount
Flash Manual pop-up with button release Guide number (ISO 100, m)
Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter
Shutter speed range 30 s – 1/8000 s, bulb
ASA/ISO range 100 - 1600 in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps (up to 3200 as boost)
Exposure metering Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering
Exposure modes Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M]
Metering modes 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted and Spot
Focus areas Normal: 11 areas; Wide: focus area can be selected from 7 areas
Focus modes Instant single-servo AF (S), continuous-servo AF (C), manual (M)
Continuous shooting 5 frame/s, up to 37 / 22 frames (JPEG / RAW)
Viewfinder Optical
Flash bracketing 3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Custom WB Auto, Six presets, Manual preset (four), Kelvin temperature, Fine tunable
WB bracketing 2 to 9 frames in increments of 1, 2 or 3
Rear LCD monitor 2.5-inch (63.5 mm) TFT LCD, 230,000 pixels
Battery Nikon EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion battery
Optional battery packs MB-D200 battery pack with one or two Nikon EN-EL3e or six AA batteries
Weight About 830 g without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover
Made in Thailand

The Nikon D200 is a 10.2-megapixel digital single-lens reflex camera that falls between entry-level/midrange DSLR cameras such as the Nikon D40, Nikon D40x, and D80 and high-end models such as the Nikon D2Hs and D2Xs. It was released by the Nikon Corporation in November 2005. The D200 was succeeded by the D300 in August 2007.

Comparison with other Nikon models

Main advantages over the D40, D40x, D50, D60 and D80 cameras include:

Compared with Nikon's professional cameras, mainly the D2Xs, the D200 lacks an integrated vertical battery grip, longer battery life, and some minor features. The autofocus system has only one cross-type sensor instead of nine like the D2H, D2Hs, D2X and D2Xs, though it has the same number of focus points (eleven). This means the D200 has the versatility but lacks the precision of the D2 series, particularly with the sensors other than the center cross-type sensor, and in low-light conditions. The D200 offers a lower price and a more compact, lighter body than the D2 series.

Competition

The main competitor for the D200 was the Canon EOS 30D, which had many of the same features. The D200 was also often compared with the Canon EOS 5D, but these two cameras were intended for somewhat different uses – unlike the 30D or 5D, the D200 has weathersealed buttons, allowing it to be used in more demanding outdoor environments.

The Fujifilm S5 Pro is based on the Nikon D200. While both cameras use the same body, the technology used in the imaging systems is different—the Fuji lacks the frame rate and buffer depth of the Nikon, with the Fuji sensor and image processor geared towards higher dynamic range (Fuji Super CCD).

History

The D200 was announced in November 2005 with an initial estimated selling price of $1699.95 US. Some cameras in initial shipments exhibited "banding" in images. The camera won the TIPA 2006 award for Best Digital SLR in the Expert category.

The D200 is often used as a backup body to supplement the high-end professional line of cameras because of its similar feature-set and control layout. Upon its introduction, it was intended to fill the void in the Nikon line-up left by the discontinuation of the Nikon D100. It is in many ways the professional version of the D80.[1]

The D200 has been used in the hit American television series NCIS (TV Series), by the NCIS agents to document crime scenes.

Features

Nikon D200 with 12-24mm DX Nikkor lens
Inserting a CompactFlash (CF) card into a Nikon D200

Accessories

MB-D200

Nikon D200 with MB-D200 battery grip attached

Attachable vertical grip. Has extra shutter button for improved handling at vertical shooting and has room for two batteries, thereby doubling the battery capacity. It also comes with the MS-D200 battery holder which allows the camera to be powered by 6x AA size (LR6 alkaline/HR6 Ni-MH/FR6 Lithium/ZR6 Ni-Mn) batteries. It also has two command dials for adjusting various settings, e.g. aperture and shutterspeed, and an AF-on button.

Unlike its predecessor model, the MB-D100 for the Nikon D100, the MB-D200 does not feature a voice recording facility.

WT-3a

The wireless image transmitter, WT-3a, is capable of transmitting images via IEEE 802.11g WLAN to an FTP server. Although physically similar to the MB-D200 on the outside, the transmitter can only hold one battery, compared to the vertical grip's two. An optional antenna, WA-E1, can be attached to extend the cameras' wireless range from 256 ft (78 m) to a maximum of 840 ft (256 m). It also has an ethernet jack for direct connection to a computer.

EH-6

Power Adapter for the D200 which supplies power instead of using the battery. The power adapter doesn't charge the battery in the camera but rather powers the camera.
Input rating: 100–240 V AC, 50 or 60 Hz at 1.7 A
Output rating: 13.5 V at 5.0 A

EN-EL3e

The box of Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. 7.4 V, 1500 mA·h rated capacity. Approved chargers:

Note the EN-EL3e is different from the Nikon EN-EL3 battery used in the Nikon D100.

MH-18(a/e)

Quick charger for EN-EL3 and EN-EL3e. Battery and charger supplied with the Nikon D200 camera kit.
Input rating : 120–240 V, 50 or 60 Hz at 0.25 A
Output rating : 8.4 V at 0.9 A

MC-22

Remote cord terminated with three banana plugs.

Join the black and blue plugs to engage autofocus and meter, then join yellow to already joined black and blue to engage the shutter and take the photo.

References

  1. ↑ "Nikon D200 Vs Nikon D80: Know the differences. Why the D80 is called the mini D200.". Photo.Net. Retrieved 2007-12-17.

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