"The Nikon D200 contributes
to the widespread dissemination of photographic culture as a
digital SLR offering superior operability at an affordable price
for both entry-level digital SLR camera users as well as professional
and high-end amateur photographers. This high-quality camera
received superior evaluations for many of its facets, including
performance, price, design, operability and durability.
Furthermore,
the Nikon D200 offers the first 10.2-megapixel CCD image sensor
in APS-C Format. Delivering immediate performance, including instant
and world-leading*1 power-up of only 0.15 seconds, a remarkable
shutter release time lag of only 50 milliseconds, and up to 54
consecutive shots*2 at 5 fps, this camera challenges or surpasses
higher-priced products.
For enhanced
reliability, the Nikon D200 digital SLR features a magnesium
body with a superb sealing system that protects against dust
and moisture and the shutter unit has been tested through more
than 100,000 cycles. The approximately 95% viewfinder frame
coverage and approx. 0.94x high-magnification viewfinder with
glass pentaprism also contribute to the D200’s high overall
performance as a digital SLR camera."
*1 As of November
10, 2005, among digital SLR cameras with interchangeable lenses.
*2 When using JPEG NORMAL - L setting and a SanDisk SDCFX3 (Extreme
III), SDCFH (Ultra II) or Lexar Media 80X WA 1GB CompactFlashTM
card.
In
April 2006, the Nikon D200 also received the Best
D-SLR Expert in Europe 2006, from TIPA (Technical
Image Press Association), which represents the European photo
and imaging publishing industry. These honors - from Japan and
Europe - have singled out the Nikon D200 for the highest levels
of international recognition.
Established
in 1984, the Camera Grand Prix has been awarded to Nikon cameras
on five occasions. Previous wins occurred in 1984 (the 1st Grand
Prix) for the Nikon FA; 1989 (the 6th Grand Prix) for the Nikon
F4; 1997 (the 14th Grand Prix) for the Nikon F5; and 2004 (the
21st Grand Prix) for the Nikon D70. Learn more about the Nikon
D200 in our first look review.
