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Model Name: Nikon D200 
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Photo Gallery URL: Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL: Forum
Manufacturer URL: Mfr. Website
General
Model Number: D200 
Camera Format: Pro SLR 
Currently Manufactured: Yes 
Retail Price: $1699.95
Street Price: $1254.63
Date Available: 2005-12-31
Tripod Mount: Yes 
Weight: 830g
29.3oz
Weight With Batteries? No 
Size: 147 x 113 x 74 mm
5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9 in
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3872x2592, 2896x1944, 1936x1296
Continuous-mode frames/second: 5.0
Movie Resolution:
Movie Frame Rate: 0, 0
Movie Audio: No 
Imaging Sensor (Megapixels): 10.92
CCD Size (inches): Nikon DX 
Focal Length Multiplier: 1.50
Aspect Ratio: 3:2 
Sensor Type: CCD 
Effective Megapixels: 10.20 
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):  
Zoom Ratio:  
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Digital Zoom Values:  
Auto Focus: Yes 
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes 
Manual Focus: Yes 
Normal Focus Range:  
Macro Focus Range:  
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Display
Optical Viewfinder: Yes 
LCD Viewfinder: No 
LCD Size (inches): 2.5
LCD Resolution (pixels): 230,000
Max Playback Zoom: 25x
Exposure
ISO Settings: 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
White Balance Settings: Auto, 6 presets, manual 
Shutter Speed Range: 30 - 1/8000
Exp Adj Range (EV): +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot 
Aperture Priority: Yes 
Shutter Priority: Yes 
Full Manual Exposure: Yes 
Self Timer: 2 to 20 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash: Yes 
Flash Modes:  
Flash Guide Number (Meters): 12
Flash Range Description: (ISO 100 at 20�C/68�F): approx. 12m / 39ft (manual 13m / 42ft) 
Ext Flash Connection: Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal 
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive 
Memory Included (MB):  
Uncompressed Format: NEF (RAW), 12-bit compression 
CCD Raw Format: Yes 
Movie File Format:  
Connectivity
Video Out: Yes 
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL): Yes 
Video Usable as Viewfinder: No 
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed
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) 
Included Software: PictureProject CD-ROM 
OS Compatibility:  
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 
Notes & Features:  

 

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