The Nikon D200 is a semi-professional digital SLR camera. It falls between consumer DSLR cameras like the Nikon D40 and D80, and high-end professional models like the Nikon D2Hs and D2Xs. It is often used as a backup body to supplement the high-end professional line of cameras because of its similar feature set and 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 has been suggested that Speedlight be merged into this article or section. ... The single-lens reflex (SLR) is a type of camera that uses a movable mirror placed between the lens and the film to project the image seen through the lens to a matte focusing screen. ... Hello--80. ... The Nikon DX format refers to a photographic format with an image area of 23. ... A specially developed CCD used for ultraviolet imaging in a wire bonded package. ... Image resolution describes the detail an image holds. ... Photographic lens One of Canons most popular wide angle lenses - 17-40 f/4 L The zoom lens of the Canon Elph A photographic lens (or more correctly, objective) is an optical lens or assembly of lenses used in conjunction with a camera body and mechanism to make images... Nikon F-mount refers to a lens mount developed by Nikon for its 35 mm SLR cameras. ... It has been suggested that Leaf shutter be merged into this article or section. ... The shutter speed dial of a Fujica STX-1. ... A photograph with an exposure time of 25 seconds A photograph of a night-time sky with an exposure time of 8 seconds In photography, exposure is the total amount of light allowed to fall on the photographic medium (photographic film or image sensor) during the process of taking a... Captain Nemo and Professor Aronnax contemplating measuring instruments in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea In physics and engineering, measurement is the activity of comparing physical quantities of real-world objects and events. ... In photography, the metering mode refers to the way in which a camera determines the correct exposure. ... An image that is partially in focus, but mostly out of focus in varying degrees. ... An image that is partially in focus, but mostly out of focus in varying degrees. ... In photography a viewfinder is what the photographer looks through to compose, and in many cases to focus, the picture. ... Film speed is the measure of a photographic films sensitivity to light. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A 32 MB High Speed CompactFlash Type I card CompactFlash (CF) was originally developed as a type of data storage device used in portable electronic devices. ... The Hitachi Microdrive is a miniature hard disk designed to fit in a Compact Flash slot. ... It has been suggested that Speedlight be merged into this article or section. ... 10 MP Nikon D200 and a Nikon film scanner The Canon EOS 350D The Canon PowerShot A95 Digital photography, as opposed to film photography, uses electronic devices to record and capture the image as binary data. ... The single-lens reflex (SLR) is a type of camera that uses a movable mirror placed between the lens and the film to project the image seen through the lens to a matte focusing screen. ... Large format camera lens. ... The D40 is the newest, most inexpensive member of Nikons entry-level digital SLR range, announced 2006-11-16. ... The D80 is a prosumer digital single-lens reflex camera model announced by Nikon August 9th, 2006. ... The Nikon D2Hs is a professional-grade digital single-lens reflex camera Nikon Corporation supplies. ... The Nikon D2X is a 12. ... The Nikon D100 is a discontinued digital SLR camera designed for professionals and advanced hobbyists. ...

The main advantages over the D40, D50, and D80 cameras include:

• More robust, metal body incorporating environmental seals
• Better matrix metering than D40, D50, or D80 (more resolution and less prone to overexposure)
• Higher image resolution than D50 and D40, 10 MP instead of 6 MP (Note that the D40x is 10.2 MP)
• 11-point autofocus system instead of a 3-point system (D40)
• Advanced continuous autofocus tracking options
• More straightforward controls; many controls to adjust shooting settings (image quality, ISO, etc.) are directly accessible on the camera without going into the menu system
• Five frames per second continuous shooting
• Larger image buffer
• Ability to save RAW images with selectable size and quality JPEGs (the D50 and D70s can only save basic quality JPEGs with RAW images)
• Ability to save uncompressed RAW images
• Ability to meter with pre-AF lenses
• Ability to connect NMEA 0183 compatible GPS
• EN-EL3e battery with precise status reporting Photo
• Optional vertical battery grip
• Optional vertical grip integrated with wireless transmitter (release pending)

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 1 cross-type sensor instead of 9 like the D2H, D2Hs, D2X and D2Xs, though it has the same number of 11 focus points. 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 point and a more compact, lighter body than the D2 series. Autofocus (or AF) is a feature of some optical systems that allow them to maintain correct focus on a target. ... Autofocus (or AF) is a feature of some optical systems that allow them to maintain correct focus on a target. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The Global Positioning System (GPS) is the only fully functional Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). ...

The main competitor for the D200 is the Canon EOS 30D DSLR, which has many of the same features. The D200 is often compared with the Canon EOS 5D, but these two cameras are intended for somewhat different uses. The Canon EOS 30D is an 8. ... The EOS 5D is a 12. ...

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). The FinePix S5 Pro is a digital single lens reflex camera introduced by Fujifilm the 2006-09-25. ... Layout of sensors on Super CCD matrices. ...

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 has earned praise around the world, and has won awards such as the TIPA 2006 award for Best Digital SLR in the Expert category. Demand outstripped supply for the first several months of its availability, with the camera coming in stock at online retailers then selling out within hours or even minutes. There has also been a high demand for certain accessories compatible with the D200 and higher level cameras, partially as a result of the large influx of buyers who had not needed these accessories before the camera was introduced.

Features

• Nikon DX-format sensor (1.5x angle of view crop compared to 35 mm film format) 23.6 × 15.8 mm
• 10.2 megapixel sensor
• Nikon F-mount lenses
• Magnesium alloy weather sealed body
• Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with 11 sensors in normal mode, or 7-inch (17.8 cm) Wide AF area mode; Single Servo and Continuous Servo focus modes, advanced focus tracking modes, selectable Single Area AF, Dynamic area AF, Group Dynamic AF, and Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF
• 5 Frames per second continuous shooting for up to 37 JPEG or 22 RAW images
• 3D Color Matrix Metering II, including matrix, center weight, and spot metering with AI and AIS manual focus lenses produced since 1977
• Large, bright viewfinder with 0.94× magnification with 50 mm lens, 95% frame coverage. Optional Magnifying eyepiece DK-21M provides additional magnification by a factor of 1.17× to a total viewfinder magnification of 1.10×.
• 2.5 inch (64 mm) 230,000 pixel LCD display for easy image review
• Similar controls to the D2X
• 10-pin remote and flash sync terminals on camera
• GPS compatible with MC-35 GPS cord
• Advanced battery technology - New EN-EL3e lithium-ion battery 7.4V/1500 MAH offers up to 1800 shots per charge, according to Nikon's measurement methodology; advanced battery information available in camera menus, status in one percent increments plus overall charge life indication. Five segment battery meter on top LCD.
• Optional vertical grip MB-D200 holds one or two EN-EL3E lithium-ion or six AA batteries in holder tray, provides vertical shutter release, command dials, and AF-ON button; Vertical grip/wireless transmitter WT-3 available Spring 2006.
• ISO 100-1600, selectable in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 stop increments, up to about ISO 3200 with available Hi Iso Boost (selectable Hi 0.3/ISO 2000, (Hi 0.5/ISO 2200 for 1/2 stop increments), Hi 0.7/ISO 2500, Hi 1.0/ISO 3200). Selectable high ISO noise reduction in camera Off/Low/Normal/High. Noise reduction applied in post processing for RAW files.
• Built-in Speedlight offers balanced fill-flash with Nikon's I-TTL flash system, and can fire in commander mode for wireless off-camera firing of other speedlights (SB-600, SB-800, SB-R200), controlling up to two groups of speedlights with individual exposure compensation, can also contribute to the actual exposure.
• File formats include JPEG, NEF (Nikon's raw image format compressed and uncompressed), and JPEG+NEF (JPEG size/quality selectable)

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Accessories

MB-D200

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 has two command dials for adjusting various settings, e.g. aperture and shutterspeed.

WT-3a

The wireless image transmitter, WT-3a, is capable of transmitting images via IEEE 802.11g WLAN to a 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 ~256ft to a maximum of ~840ft. It also has a ethernet jack for direct connection to a computer. IEEE 802. ...

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 - 240V AC, 50/60Hz at 1.7A
Output rating : 13.5V at 5.0A

EN-EL3e

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. 7.4V/1500mAh rated capacity. Approved chargers: Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

• MH-18a
• MH-18
• MH-19

MH-18(a/e)

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

MC-22

Remote Cord terminated with 3 banana plugs.

• Black = common
• Blue = meter
• Yellow = shutter

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

External links

• Nikon USA: Nikon D200 Set Product Page
• Digital Photography Review: Nikon D200
• Nikon D200 Review by Thom Hogan
• D200 Review by Bjørn Rørslett
• A summary page with Nikon D200 related information
• Shutterbug: Nikon's D200
• PopPhoto: Nikon D200 Digital SLR
• Nikon D200 review with sample photos
• Nikon information on banding issue
• Images at flickr taken with a D200.
• Nikonians review, field report and technical information (D200 and other Nikon products)
• SLR Today's Nikon D200 Review

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