Nikon D200

Professional grade performance in a compact body

Nikon D200
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Nikon
Model 25239

Key Features

SENSOR 10.2 megapixel DX-format CCD sensor
PROCESSOR Nikon image processing engine for high-speed performance
AUTOFOCUS Multi-CAM 1000 AF sensor module with 11 AF points
PHASE DETECTION 11-area AF system with 7 wide-area sensors
VIDEO No video recording capability
STABILIZATION None (relies on lens-based VR)
BURST RATE 5 frames per second up to 37 JPEGs
VIEWFINDER Eye-level pentaprism with approx 95% coverage
DISPLAY 2.5-inch low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD, 230k dots
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, Video out, 10-pin remote terminal
MEMORY CARD Single CompactFlash (Type I/II) slot
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy chassis with extensive weather sealing
BATTERY LIFE Approx 1800 shots per charge (EN-EL3e)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Nikon D200

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Uses Mode button + Command dial
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via sub-command dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via main command dial
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present Top dial

How-to Use Nikon D200

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Nikon D200 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Nikon D200

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Technical Specification

Sensor DX-format CCD
Resolution 10.2 MP
ISO Range 100-1600 (expandable to 3200)
Autofocus 11-point AF system
Shutter Speed 30s to 1/8000s
Burst Rate 5 fps
Video N/A
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Pentaprism, 0.94x magnification
LCD 2.5-inch fixed
Memory Card CompactFlash
Connectivity USB 2.0
Battery Life 1800 shots
Weight 830g
Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74 mm