Nikon D200

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Model Name:	Nikon D200
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Photo Gallery URL:	Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	D200
Camera Format:	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$1699.95
Street Price:	$1449.47
Date Available:	2005-12-31
Tripod Mount:	Yes (Metal)
Weight:	29.3 oz (830 g)
Weight With Batteries?	No
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9 in. (147 x 113 x 74 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:
Total Megapixels:	10.9
Effective Megapixels:	10.2
Sensor Format:	Nikon DX
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.12"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP, Other), 1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12-bit compression
Video Capture
Movie Mode:
Movie Resolution:	n/a
Movie Frame Rate:	n/a
Movie Audio:	n/a
Movie File Format:	n/a
Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon F mount
Kit Lens:	Nikon F mount
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	No
Digital Zoom:
Digital Zoom Values:
Filter Thread:	0mm
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	TTL Phase Detection (Nikon Multi-CAM 1000); 11-point : 1 center cross, 2 horizontal, 8 vertical
Face Detection:
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 95%, 0.94x, 19.5mm eyepoint, -2.0 to +1.0 diopter
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	No
LCD Size (inches):	2.5
LCD Resolution:	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	25.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:
Auto ISO Mode:	No
White Balance Settings:	Auto, 6 presets, manual
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/8000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot
Program AE:
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:
Self Timer:	2 to 20 seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.
Flash Range Description:	(ISO 100 at 20�C/68�F): approx. 12m / 39ft (manual 13m / 42ft)
Max Flash Sync:	1/250
Flash Exp Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive
Memory Included (MB):
File System:	FAT16
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:
Built-In Wi-fi:
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional MC30/36, WT-3
Other Connection:	DC In, GPS NMEA 0183 (Ver. 2.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin D-sub cable (optional) and GPS Adapter Cord MC-35 (optional)
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL3e
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	340
Software
Included Software:	PictureProject CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:

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