Nikon
D200 Auto Focus System
The Nikon D200 digital SLR is equipped with a newly developed
advanced Multi-CAM 1000 AF Sensor Module offering 11-area
AF that ensures consistently fast and precise focus lock
under varying shooting conditions. Not only is the D200
system able to use each of its 11 focus areas individually,
aiding in pinpoint focus on still subjects, but it can also
operate as a 7-wide area AF system, offering broad coverage
that improves the camera’s ability to acquire moving
subjects and delivers greater compositional freedom.
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11
Area AF
1 cross-type sensor
8 vertical sensors
2 horizontal sensors
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7
Area AF
1 cross-type sensor
4 vertical sensors
2 horizontal sensors
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Lens
focus action is controlled on the Nikon D200 by the latest
programming algorithms, which further improve system response,
focus precision, as well as subject acquisition and tracking
abilities. Autofocus
detection with the Nikon D200 extends from -1 to 19 EV.
The
Nikon D200 digital SLR AF area modes include:
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Single Area AF is great for picking a single subject
out of a scene with multiple elements. Use any one of
the 11-area AF or 7 wide-area AF spot sensors individually
to achieve sharp results, even when your intended subject
is located off center and surrounded by other objects.
Assisting operation with easy confirmation, the selected
area is indicated within the viewfinder and on the Top
Control Panel if desired.
• Dynamic AF used with Continuous servo-AF
mode operation helps maintain precise focus with the D200
should the subject move from its original position –
instantly and automatically shifting the selected focus
area to correspond to the subject’s new location.
• Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF can
be ideal for portraiture in characteristic settings that
include action or complex elements. It automatically identifies
the subject closest to the camera using the 11 sensors,
and enables composition that captures the entire scene
while keeping the focus emphasis on the closest subject.
• Group Dynamic AF recognizes patterns of
action in the scene and allocates a group of AF sensors
accordingly. Both Dynamic AF and Closest Subject options
are also available, enabling the capture of specific moving
subjects in a frame that may also contain peripheral activity.
Such broad ranging focus capability is well suited to
composition situations, such as sports, where the action
can be expected to take place in a particular part of
the frame but at a speed too fast for focus on a single
spot.
Nikon 3D-Colour Matrix Metering II
3D-Colour Matrix
Metering II in the Nikon D200 achieves optimum exposure that
is able to more precisely determine the position and size of
shadow or highlight areas through new technology developed for
the Nikon 1,005-pixel RGB Exposure / Color Matrix Metering Sensor.
Evaluating
brightness, color, contrast, selected focus area and camera-to-subject
distance, the system references all such data against an expanded
onboard database that has been created using data from more
than 30,000 actual photographic scenes and then calculates the
final value instantly to deliver dependable exposure.
Under
or over exposure less likely to occur
The Nikon D200 also offers Center-weighted and Spot metering
selections corresponding with the 11-area AF system. In Center-weighted,
a weight of 75% can be assigned to a 6, 8, 10 or 13mm diameter
circle in the center of the frame. In Spot metering, the camera
meters from a 3mm diameter circle centered on the active focus
area.
Versatile White Balance Control
The Nikon D200 offers a number of flexible
options for matching white balance to the light source. Auto
white balance, capably handles most situations, a choice of
manual settings, including direct selection of Kelvin color
temperature and selections for specific lighting situations
with fine-tuning (Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight,
Flash, Cloudy, and Shade), as well as a preset option for using
a gray or white object as a white balance reference are provided.
White
balance (WB) bracketing creates multiple images (up to nine)
each time the shutter is released, "bracketing" the
current white balance setting. White balance bracketing is recommended
when shooting under mixed lighting or experimenting with different
white balance settings. WB bracketing is not available at image
quality settings of "NEF (Raw)", "NEF (Raw)+JPEG
Fine", "NEF (Raw)+Normal", or "NEF (Raw)+Basic".
Built-in Pop-Up Speedlight
The Nikon D200's built-in speedlight supports
Nikon's Advanced Wireless Lighting System and can serve as the
Master controller in "Commander Mode". As the master,
the built-in flash can control up to 2 (A, B) remote Speedlight
groups wirelessly from the camera. A choice of 4 frequency channels
are available to minimize the risk of interference with Speedlights
from other photographers.
5 flash sync modes are available to suit a variety of shooting
conditions.
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Front-curtain sync. Recommended for most situations.
In programmed auto "P" and aperture-priority auto
"A" modes, optimum shutter speed is automatically
set to a value between 1/60 and 1/250 s.
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Slow
sync.
Flash is combined with a shutter speed reduced to as slow
as 30 s to capture both the subject and the background at
night or under dim light.
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Rear-curtain
sync. Flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating
an effect of a stream of light behind moving objects.
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Red-eye
reduction. Red-eye reduction pre-flash lights for approximately
1 second before the main flash fires, reducing the "red-eye"
effect in hyman eyes sometimes caused by the flash.
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Red-eye
reduction with slow sync. Combines red-eye reduction with
slow sync.
Other features
of the built-in flash on the Nikon D200 include: Repeating flash
function. Modeling Flash (When functioning as the Master controller,
remote Speedlights can emit a Modeling Flash burst), i-TTL flash
control, FV (Flash Value) Lock
Nikon D200 Body
Design and Construction
The
Nikon D200 features an ergonomic comfortable grip that just feels
right in the hand, while
the settings related to digital-photography functions, playback,
etc. are controlled from the logically arranged buttons and multi
selector on the back of the camera.
The general operation of the Nikon D200 is consistent with other
Nikon digital SLR's, like the Nikon D70s, D2Hs and the Nikon D2X.
The actual handling and feel is a bit reminiscent of the Nikon
F100 35mm SLR.
Nikon D200 Buttons and Controls
The
body of the Nikon D200 is made of a light and rugged magnesium
alloy, which
combined with a durable shutter unit rated to 100,000 shots for
professional demands, makes the D200 more able to withstand the
rigours of frequent use.
With an enhanced sealing
system protecting each and every seam, the Nikon D200 offers improved
resistance to moisture and dust compared to a digital SLR like
the Nikon D70s.
Nikon
D200 Battery System
The Nikon D200 uses a newly developed high-energy EN-EL3e
rechargeable lithium-ion battery that delivers enough power
to support the shooting of up to 1,800 images on a single
charge, can be recharged at any time and features a handy
real-time fuel gauge system display that shows remaining charge
by percentage, number of shots since last charge and overall
battery status. The EN-EL3e battery is backwards compatible
with the Nikon D70, D70s, D50 and the Nikon D100. The Nikon
D200 can not be used with the original Nikon EN-EL3 battery
supplied with the above models.
The
Nikon D200 comes supplied with one EN-EL3e Li-Ion rechargeable
battery and the Nikon MH-18a dual voltage quick charger.
New Nikon EN-EL3e Li-Ion battery |
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Nikon
D200 battery info menu |
Nikon D200 Battery
Pack MB-D200
The optional vertical release battery pack MB-D200 for the
Nikon D200 offers the following main features:
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Equipped
with a shutter-release button for vertical shooting
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Equipped
with a main-command dial, sub-command dial, and AF-ON button
for vertical shooting
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Supports
one or two EN-EL3e batteries
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Supports
6 AA batteries with supplied AA battery holder
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Battery
level display (with EN-EL3e: 6 levels; with AA batteries: 3
levels)
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When
AA batteries are used, battery type can be specified for more
accurate display of battery level
- Provides for
added camera balance and holding comfort especially when using
longer lenses
Nikon MB-D200 Battery Grip
The MB-D200 can use one or two EN-EL3e batteries and
comes supplied with the AA battery holder (6 x AA)
Nikon
D200
Digital SLR now available
for order at Ritz
Camera
CompactFlash
Type I and II Memory Card Compatibility
In addition to CompactFlash (Type I/Type II) memory cards,
the Nikon D200 supports high-capacity 6-GB Microdrives. The
Nikon D200 is also compatible with Lexar Media's Write Acceleration
(WA) compactflash memory card technology. The CF memory card
slot is found on the side of the camera behind a protected
hinged door. The release for the memory card door is located
on the back of the D200, right under the focus mode selector
switch.
Nikon D200 Camera Connections
The Video
out, AC adapter and USB 2.0 cable connections are found on
the left side of the camera. Each of the connections is protected
with a sealed rubber door. The Nikon D200 is compatible with
the Nikon EH-6 AC adapter. The video out signal can be set
to NTSC or PAL depending upon the TV system in use. The Nikon
D200 offers a fast USB 2.0 High Speed connection when downloading
to a computer via the supplied cable.
Located
right above the Video output socket, the Nikon D200 also features
a standard PC sync connector for use with studio lighting
systems. (Protected by a threaded cap).
Main camera connections on the side of the Nikon D200
The Nikon D200 also features a 10-pin accessory terminal on
the front of the camera which allows for the use of
a number of optional dedicated accessories, including the
new Nikon MC-36 remote release cord and the GPS connecting
cable MC-35.
Nikon MC-36 remote release cord
Nikon D200 Included Accessories
The Nikon D200 comes complete with the following accessories
and a two year in Canada Warranty:
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Rechargeable
Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e
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Quick
Charger MH-18a
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USB
Cable UC-E4
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Video
Cable EG-D100
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Strap
AN-D200
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LCD
monitor cover BM-6
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Body
cap
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Rubber
Eyecup DK-21
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Eyepiece
cap DK-5
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Quick
Start Guide
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Reference
manual
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PictureProject
Installer CD
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PictureProject
Reference Manual CD
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hands on a pre-production Nikon D200 digital SLR, and have prepared
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notes:
"At this
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Nikon
D200 Digital SLR
Specifications
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Specifications
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Nikon
D200 Digital SLR
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Image Sensor |
RGB
CCD, 23.6 x 15.8 mm; total pixels: 10.92 million |
| Effective
pixels |
10.2
million |
| Image
size (pixels) |
3,872
x 2,592 [L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S] |
| Sensitivity |
100
to 1600 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV with additional settings
up to 1 EV over 1600 |
| Storage
Media |
CompactFlash™
(CF) Card (Type I and II) and Microdrive™ |
| Storage
System |
Compressed
NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression,
JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant |
| File
System |
Exif
2,21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF |
White
Balance
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Auto
(TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor), six manual
modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting, preset
white balance, white balance bracketing possible (2 to 9
frames in increments of 1, 2 or 3) |
| LCD
Monitor |
2.5-in.,
230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness
adjustment |
| Playback
Function |
1
frame: Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments); Magnifying playback;
Slide show; RGB Histogram indication; Shooting Data; Highlight
point display; Auto image rotation |
| Delete
Function |
Card
format, All frames delete, Selected frames delete |
| Video
Output |
NTSC
or PAL |
| Interface |
USB
2.0(Hi-speed) (mini-B connector); mass storage and PTP connectable;
FTP file transfer and PTP/IP camera control/file transfer
is also available with optional WT-3 (IEEE 802.11b/g); CF
card slot Type II: supports firmware updates via CF cards |
| Text
Input |
Up
to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with
LCD monitor and multi selector; stored in Exif header |
| Compatible
Lenses |
Nikon
F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) |
| Picture
Angle |
Equivalent
in 35 mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length |
| Viewfinder |
Fixed
eye-level pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (-2.0
to +1.0m-1) |
| Eyepoint |
19.5
mm (-1.0 m-1) |
| Focusing
Screen |
Type
B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed
focus brackets and on-demand grid lines |
| Viewfinder
Frame Coverage |
Approx.
95% (vertical & horizontal) |
| Viewfinder
Magnification |
Approx.
0.94x with 50mm lens at infinity; –1.0 m-1 |
| Viewfinder
Information |
Focus
indications, Metering system, AE/FV lock indicator, Flash
sync indicator, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure/Exposure
compensation indicator, ISO sensitivity, Exposure mode,
Flash output level compensation, Exposure compensation,
Number of remaining exposures |
| Autofocus |
TTL
phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module
with AF-assist illuminator (approx. 0.5m to 3.0m) Detection
range: EV -1 to +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature:
20°C/68°F) |
| Lens
Servo |
Instant
single-servo AF (S); continuous-servo AF (C); manual (M);
predictive focus tracking automatically activated according
to subject status in continuous-servo AF |
| Focus
Area |
Normal:
11 areas; single area or group can be selected; Wide: focus
area can be selected from 7 areas |
| AF
Area Mode |
1)
Single Area AF 2) Dynamic Area AF 3) Group Dynamic AF 4)
Dynamic area AF with closest subject priority |
| Focus
Lock |
Focus
can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway
(single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button |
| Exposure
Metering System |
Three-mode
through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering
1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); color
matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering
available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data;
metering performed by 1,005-segment RGB sensor
2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, 10, or
13mm dia. circle in center of frame
3) Spot: Meters 3mm dia. circle (about 2.0% of frame) centered
on active focus area (on center focus area when non-CPU
lens is used) |
| Exposure
Metering Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F) |
1)
EV 0 to 20 (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering)
2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering) |
| Exposure
Meter Coupling |
Combined
CPU and AI |
| Exposure
Mode |
Programmed
Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S];
Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M] |
| Exposure
Compensation |
±5
EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV |
| Auto
Exposure Lock |
Luminosity
locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button |
| Auto
Exposure Bracketing |
2
to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2, or 3 |
| Shooting
Modes |
1)
Single frame shooting mode
2) Continuous low speed (CL) shooting mode: 1-4 frames per
second
3) Continuous high-speed shooting mode: 5 frames per second
4) Self-timer shooting mode
5) Mirror-up mode |
| Shutter |
Electronically-controlled
vertical-travel focal plane shutter, 30 to 1/8000 sec. in
steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, bulb |
| Sync
Contact |
X-contact
only; flash synchronization at up to 1/250 sec. |
| Flash
Control |
1)
TTL: TTL flash control by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor Built-in
Speedlight: i-TTL balanced fill-flash or standard i-TTL
flash (spot metering or mode dial set to [M]) SB-800, SB-600
or SB-R200: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and
standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens
3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800,
80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s
4) Range-priority manual; available with SB-800 4) Distance-priority
manual available with SB-800 |
| Flash
Sync Mode |
1)
Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync), 2) Red-Eye Reduction,
3) Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, 4) Slow Sync, 5) Rear-Curtain
Sync |
| Built-in
Speedlight |
Manual
pop-up with button release Guide number (ISO 100 at m/ft
and 20°C/68°F): approx. 12/39 (manual 13/42) |
| Flash
compensation |
-3
to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2EV |
| Accessory
Shoe |
Standard
ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided |
| Sync
Terminal |
ISO
519 standard terminal |
| Self-timer |
Electronically
controlled timer with duration of 2 to 20 seconds |
| Depth
of Field Preview |
When
CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down
to value selected by user (A and M modes) or value selected
by camera (P and S modes) |
| Remote
Control |
Via
10-pin Remote Cord MC-30/36 (optional) or Wireless Remote
Control WT-3 (optional) |
| GPS |
NMEA
0183 (Ver. 2.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin
D-sub cable (optional) and GPS Adapter Cord MC-35 (optional) |
| Power
Source |
One
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, MB-D200 battery pack
(optional) with one or two rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion
batteries or six AA alkaline (LR6), NiMH (HR6), lithium
(FR6) batteries, or ZR6 nickel-manganese AA batteries, AC
Adapter EH-6 (optional) |
| Tripod
Socket |
1/4
In. (ISO1222) |
| Dimensions
(W x H x D) |
Approx.
147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9 in.) |
| Weight |
Approx.
830g (1 lb 13 oz) without battery, memory card, body cap,
or monitor cover |
| Supplied
Accessories* |
Rechargeable
Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Quick Charger MH-18a, Video Cable,
USB Cable UC-E4, Strap, Body cap, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Rubber
Eyecup DK-21, LCD monitor cover BM-6, PictureProject CD-ROM |
| Optional
Accessories |
Multi-Power
Battery pack MB-D200, Wireless Transmitter WT-3, Semi-soft
case D200, Magnifying Eyepiece DK-21M, Remote cord MC-36/30,
GPS Adapter Cord MC-35, AC Adapter EH-6, Speedlight SB-800/SB-600/SB-R200,
Nikon Capture 4 (Ver. 4.4) |
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