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Nikon D200 Review, February 2006, Phil Askey
Review based on a production Nikon D200
The Nikon D200 was announced on 1st November 2005, some three and a half years since Nikon revealedtheir first prosumer digital SLR, the D100. It's fair to say however that the D200 is a completely different
beast altogether, it shares far more with its 'bigger brother' the the D2X than its earlier namesake. The D200
has the robust build quality of the D2X, a 10.2 million pixel CCD sensor and a compact design more like theD100. Just as the D100 the D200 has a CCD sensor, unlike the D2X which utilized a CMOS sensor. It's clearthat this camera is aimed at the same kind of market as the recently announced Canon EOS 5D. From a
features, control and performance point of view the D200 is closer to the D2X than any other model.
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Compared to the Nikon D100, major feature and specification differences
Three years is a long time in the digital photography industry, a lot has changed since the D100, so treat thetable below as a summary of the major changes. The most immediately noticeable however is the buildquality, the D200 feels like a professional tool.
Nikon D200 Nikon D100
Body Magnesium alloy
Body seams sealed
High-impact plastic
Sensor 23.6 x 15.8 mm CCD (DX format) 10.2 million effective pixels
23.7 x 15.6 mm CCD (DX format) 6.1 million effective pixels
Image sizes 3872 x 2592 [L] 2896 x 1944 [M] 1936 x 1296 [S]
3008 x 2000 [L] 2240 x 1488 [M] 1504 x 1000 [S]
File formats RAW (compressed / uncompressed) JPEG (3 levels)
RAW (compressed / uncompressed) TIFF JPEG (3 levels)
Auto focus 11/7 area TTL Multi-CAM 1000
5 area TTL Multi-CAM 900
AF area mode Single Area AF
Continuous Servo AF Group Dynamic AF Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF
Single Area AF
Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF
Metering 3D Color Matrix Metering II 1005 pixel CCD
3D Matrix Metering 10 segment sensor
Sensitivity ISO 100 - 1600 Up to ISO 3200 with boost
ISO 200 - 1600 ISO 3200 & 6400 with boost
Shutter speed 30 - 1/8000 sec 1/250 sec X-Sync speed
30 - 1/4000 sec 1/180 sec X-Sync speed
AI aperture ring Yes No
Continuous 5 fps 37 / 22 frames (JPEG / RAW)
3 fps 6 / 4 frames (JPEG / RAW)
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White balance Auto Six presets Manual preset (four) Kelvin temperature Fine tunable
Auto Six presets Manual preset (one) Fine tunable
Image params Six preset looks Sharpening: Auto, 6 levels Tone: Auto, 3 levels, Custom Color: 3 modes Saturation: Auto, 3 levels Hue: -9 to +9
Sharpening: Auto, 4 levels Tone: Auto, 3 levels, Custom Color: 3 modes Hue: -9 to +9
Viewfinder Eyepoint 19.5 mm Frame coverage 95% Magnification approx. 0.94x B-type Bright View Clear Matte II
Eyepoint 24 mm Frame coverage 95% Magnification approx 0.8x B-type Bright View Clear Matte II
LCD monitor 2.5 " TFT LCD 230,000 pixels Removable protective cover
1.8" TFT LCD 120,000 pixels Removable protective cover
Memory banks 4 x Shooting 4 x Custom functions
2 x Shooting 2 x Custom functions
Timelapse Yes No
Remote 10-p in remote terminal With battery pack (opt ional)
GPS Yes, NMEA 0183 with optional cable NoWireless Yes, optional WT-3 transmitter No
USB USB 2.0 Hi-Speed USB 1.1
Battery Lithium-Ion EN-EL3e (7.4 V, 1500 mAh) Lithium-Ion EN-EL3 (7.4 V, 1400 mAh)
Battery status Remaining charge (%) No. of shots taken since last charge Battery life (5 stage)
3 level on LCD panel
Vertical grip MB-D200 MB-D100
Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74 mm (5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9 in) 144 x 116 x 81 mm (5.7 x 4.6 x 3.2 in)
Weight (no batt) 830 g (1.8 lb) 700 g (1.5 lb)
Compared to the Nikon D2X
It would be fair to describe the D200 as a 'compact D2X', while some features have been removed to preservethe D2X's uniqueness you would be hard pressed to find a situation (other than high-speed crop continuousshooting) where the D200 couldn't stand up to its bigger brother.
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Nikon D200 Nikon D2X
Sensor 23.6 x 15.8 mm CCD (DX format) 10.2 million effective pixels
23.7 x 15.7 mm CMOS (DX format) 12.4 million effective pixels
Image sizes 3872 x 2592 [L] 2896 x 1944 [M] 1936 x 1296 [S]
4288 x 2848 [L] 3216 x 2136 [M] 2144 x 1424 [S]
High speed crop No Yes (2.0x FOV crop, 6.9 MP, 8 fps)
File formats RAW (compressed / uncompressed) JPEG (3 levels)
RAW (compressed / uncompressed) TIFF JPEG (3 levels)
Auto focus 11/7 area TTL Multi-CAM 1000
11/9 area TTL (9 in High speed crop) Multi-CAM 2000
Settings lock AF Area Shooting mode (continuous)
AF Area Shutter speed Aperture Shooting mode (continuous)
Color space sRGB (2 modes) Adobe RGB
sRGB (2 modes) Adobe RGB (2 modes) sYCC
Sensitivity ISO 100 - 1600 Up to ISO 3200 with boost
ISO 100 - 800 ISO 1600 & 3200 with boost
Shutter speed 30 - 1/8000 sec
1/250 sec X-Sync speed
30 - 1/8000 sec
1/250 sec X-Sync speed
AI aperture ring Yes Yes
Continuous 5 fps 37 / 22 frames (JPEG / RAW)
5.3 fps 22 / 17 frames (JPEG / RAW)
Continuous(high speedcrop)
n/a 8.0 fps 35 / 29 frames (JPEG / RAW)
White balance Auto (metering CCD) Six presets Manual presets (four) Kelvin temperature Fine tunable
Auto (hybrid external and CCD) Six presets Manual presets (four) Kelvin temperature Fine tunable
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Image params Six preset looks Sharpening: Auto, 6 levels Tone: Auto, 3 levels, Custom Color: 3 modes Saturation: Auto, 3 levels Hue: -9 to +9
Sharpening: Auto, 6 levels Tone: Auto, 3 levels, Custom Color: 3 modes Saturation: Auto, 3 levels Hue: -9 to +9
Built-in flash Yes No
Voice record No Yes, up to 60 sec per image
Viewfinder Eyepoint 19.5 mm Frame coverage 95%
Magnification approx. 0.94x B-type Bright View Clear Matte II
Eyepoint 19.9 mm Frame coverage 100%
Magnification approx 0.86x B-type Bright View Clear Matte III Built-in curtain Interchangeable finder screen
LCD monitor 2.5 " TFT LCD 230,000 pixels Removable protective cover
2.5 " TFT LCD 232,000 pixels Tempered glass coating Removable protective cover
Wi-Fi WT-3 (802.11 b/g) WT-1 (802.11b) or WT-2 (802.11b/g)
Battery Lithium-Ion EN-EL3e (7.4 V, 1500 mAh) Lithium-Ion EN-EL4 (11.1 V, 1900 mAh)
Battery status Remaining charge (%) No. of shots taken since last charge
Battery life (5 stage)
Remaining charge (%) No. of shots taken since last charge
Calibration status Battery life (5 stage)
Vertical grip MB-D200 Built-in
Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74 mm (5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9 in) 158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.2 x 5.9 x 3.4 in)
Weight (no batt) 830 g (1.8 lb) 1070 g (2.4 lb)
Lens compatibility
Thanks to its new AI aperture ring connector the D200 supports A / M modes and metering with AI manualfocus lenses (essentially anything made since 1977). Click on the chart below for a bigger view. (Tablereproduced from Nikon brochure with permission).
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1. IX Nikkor lenses can not be used.2. Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR lenses.3. Spot metering meters selected focus area.4. The cameras exposure metering and flash control systems do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the
lens, or when an aperture other than the maximum aperture is used.5. Electronic range finder can not be used with shifting or tilting.6. Manual exposure mode only.7. Compatible with AF-I Nikkor lenses and with all AF-S lenses except DX ED 12-24 mm f/4G and AF-S series ED
17-35 mm f/2.8D, DX 17-55 mm f/2.8G, ED 24-85 mm f/3.5-4.5G, VR ED 24-120 mm f/3.5-5.6G, and ED 28-70mm f/2.8D.
8. With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
9. If AF 80-200 mm f/2.8S, AF 35-70 mm f/2.8S, new-model AF 28-85 mm f/3.5-4.5S, or AF 28-85 mm f/3.5-4.5Sis zoomed in while focusing at minimum range, image on matte screen in viewfinder may not be in focus whenin-focus indicator is displayed. Focus manually using image in viewfinder as guide.
10. With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.11. Some lenses can not be used (see following page).12. Range of rotation for Ai 80-200 mm f/2.8S ED tripod mount limited by camera body. Filters can not be
exchanged while Ai 200-400 mm f/4S ED is mounted on camera.13. If maximum aperture is specified using Non-CPU Lens Data option in shooting menu, aperture value will be
displayed in viewfinder and control panel.14. Can be used only if lens focal length and maximum aperture are specified using Non-CPU Lens Data option in
shooting menu. Use spot or center-weighted metering if desired results are not achieved.15. For improved precision, specify lens focal length and maximum aperture using Non-CPU Lens Data option in
shooting menu.
16. Can be used at in manual exposure modes at shutter speeds slower than 1/125 s. If maximum aperture isspecified using Non-CPU Lens Data option in shooting menu, aperture value will be displayed in viewfinder andcontrol panel.
17. Exposure determined by presetting lens aperture. In aperture- priority auto exposure mode, preset aperture
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using lens aperture ring before performing AE lock or shifting lens. In manual exposure mode, preset apertureusing lens aperturering and determine exposure before shifting lens.
18. Exposure compensation required when used with AI 28-85 mm f/3.5-4.5S, AI 35-105 mm f/3.5-4.5S, AI 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5S, or AF-S 80-200 mm f/2.8D. See teleconverter manual for details.
19. Requires PK-12 or PK-13 auto extension ring.20. Use preset aperture. In exposure mode A, set aperture using focusing attachment before determining exposure
and taking photograph.
If you're new to digital photography you may wish to read the Digital Photography Glossary before diving into
this article (it may help you understand some of the terms used).
Conclusion / Recommendation / Ratings are based on the opinion of the reviewer, youshould read the ENTIRE review before coming to your own conclusions.
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This article is Copyright 2006 Phil Askey and the review in part or in whole may NOT be reproduced in any
electronic or printed medium without prior permission from the author. For information on reproducing anypart of this review (or any images) please contact: Phi l Askey
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