| Nikon D200 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens | 
 enlarge | Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
List Price: $2,749.00
Buy New: $1,499.95
You Save: $1249.05 (45%)
Buy New from $1,499.95
Avg. Customer Rating:   (135 reviews)
Sales Rank: 880
Media: Electronics
Optical Zoom: 11
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 200
Minimum Focal Length: 18
Maximum Resolution: 10.2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.5
Dimensions (in): 9 x 9 x 9
MPN: 9995
Model: 9995
UPC: 018208099955
EAN: 0018208099955
ASIN: B000CRZCPO
Release Date: May 1, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 10.2-megapixel SLR captures enough detail for photo-quality enlargements or creative cropping | | • | Includes AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f3.5-4.5G ED-IF lens | | • | 2.5-inch LCD display; power-up time of approximately 0.15 seconds | | • | Five frame-per-second continuous shooting with a time lag of approximately 50 milliseconds | | • | Stores images on CF cards or Microdrive; powered by EN-EL3a or EN-EL3 rechargeable lithium-ion battery (includes EN-EL3a battery and charger) |
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Product Description
Breathtaking image quality assured by a high-performance 10.2 megapixel DX Format CCD sensor coupled with Nikon's image processing engine and the world's most sophisticated light metering system, the Nikon D200 digital SLR has a framing rate of up to 5 frames per second and minimized (50 ms) shutter lag provide ultra-fast handling characteristics, allowing high sequential image speed for sports, wildlife, fashion and event photography. The Nikon D200 is uniquely enabled to perform to a standard once reserved for cameras costing far more. Image Sensor - RGB CCD, 23.6 x 15.8mm Image Size - Up to 3,872 x 2,592 Maximum Storage Media - CompactFlash (CF) Card Type I and II and Microdrive Sensitivity - 100 to 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV with additional settings up to 1 EV over 1600 File System - Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF Interface - NTSC or PAL White Balance - 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) Picture Angle - 35mm format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length LCD Monitor - 2.5-inch, 230,000-dot, TFT LCD with brightness adjustment Self-timer - Electronically controlled timer with 2 to 20 seconds duration Compatible Lenses - All AF-DX, AF-D, AF-G, AF-I, AF-S, and AF VR Nikkor lenses provide full AF & metering operation Dimensions - Width 147 x Height 113 x Depth 74mm / Weight - 830 grams
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| Customer Reviews: Read 130 more reviews...
Nikon D200: great camera at this price! November 24, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Yes, it's an "old" camera in digital terms. But it still takes great pictures, the control layout is incredible, etc. I think this is a superb deal at $799.
Get Real Amazon November 20, 2008
1 out of 9 found this review helpful
Nikon's list price for this body is $1399.95 How Amazon came up with a list price of $1849.00 is anybody's wild guess.
D200 Review October 4, 2008
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
This will be a short and succinct initial review of the Nikon D200 Camera.
The D200 is my upgrade to my (now backup) Nikon D50. Most camera people already know that if your are a Nikon person: buy Nikon; if you are a Canon person: buy Canon. My quick discussion will not address the alternative choice to choose another camera maker.
The D300 is out and so is the D700; yet, Nikon still manufactures and sells the D200. Why would you opt for this camera over the newer models? I cannot lie: There is nothing the D200 can't do that those more expensive and newer cameras can do -- except megapixels (10 vs 12).
I will say this once: You Are Shooting RAW aren't you?
If yes, then my previous paragraph is succinct enough.
If no, then the nuances and menu options and myriad labyrinths of roundabout searching for more control of your shots will have you befuddled in no time on all these cameras. The D90, D80, D70, D60, D50, D40 have scene control modes that might justifiably satisfy all your shooting needs. I personally find the modes on my D50 totally useless and use it in P (program), A (aperture priority mode), or M (manual) mode always. I'd love it if Nikon made an entry level DSLR with these three modes only as an entry level camera without having to fight with all the "scene sensing modes" built into the camera.
Back to the D200. What I love about this machine is the ease of access to all (at least the main) controls of the camera on dials, toggle switches, and buttons on the camera body, without having to search through arcane menus to edit the controls. (The only control I use that HAS to be accessed through the GUI is the "Image Optimization --> Sharpening" control.
If you are shooting RAW (as most pro-sumers and Pros are ought to be) then these nitpicks are meaningless.
Here is my advice to any D90 to D40 user: if you are considering upgrading to a Pro level Nikon please condsider first: Shoot RAW for at least 1 Year. Next, upgrade your glass (using Nikkor lenses for forward compatibility), and take a photo developing and retouching course using digital tools (i.e., photoshop, lightroom, apple aperture, etc.)
If you aren't shooting RAW then this camera simply isn't for you.
And I would say that about any camera regardless of manufacturer that costs over $600.
Good day,
--c
Nikon D200 review September 30, 2008
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
Very fast delivery, tip top condition. When they say overnight delivery, you can count on it.
Great camera all the way around! September 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is my third Nikon digital camera. I upgraded significantly from the Nikon Coolpix 950 to the Nikon D40. Now this camera is a great upgrade.
The settings are easy to use in the menu. I love how it feels in my small hands even with the battery grip, it's so comfortable.
I've been using it since June and I will hang onto it even when I do upgrade as a backup camera.
If you have been thinking of buying the D200 or the D300, start out with this one first, it will not break your budget and you can get a better feel for the controls and how it works before jumping into the D300 or even the D3.
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