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Nikon D200
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| Model Name: | Nikon D200 |
| Check Prices: | Check Now! |
| 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 |
| Size: | 5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9 in. (147 x 113 x 74 mm) |
| 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 (pixels): | 230,000 |
| 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 m / 39 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: | -3.0EV 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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