Key Features
10.2-MP DX-format CCD image sensor: A newly developed 10.2 effective megapixel DX-format CCD image sensor captures images with edge-to-edge sharpness and incredible color at 3,872 x 2,592 pixels, yielding extraordinarily high-resolution images perfect for enlargements or creative cropping.
Large viewfinder with 0.94x magnification: The new eye-level optical viewfinder developed for the D200 features large magnification (0.94x) that helps ensure a clear view for precise composition with a built-in diopter adjustment that allows fine-tuning tailored to your eyesight.
5 fps high-speed continuous shooting: Capture fast action and fleeting expressions with the ability to capture high-resolution images at a rapid 5 frames per second in continuous bursts of up to 22 NEF (RAW) or 37 JPEG (fine - large) shots.**
11-area multi-CAM AF system with 7 area wide AF sensor module: The new multi-CAM 1000 AF sensor module offers an 11-area AF that ensures consistently fast and precise focus lock under varying shooting conditions. The 7-wide area AF system offers broad coverage suited for moving subjects enabling greater compositional freedom.
EN-EL3e rechargeable battery with fuel gauge function: The high-energy EN-EL3e rechargeable lithium-ion battery lets you capture up to 1,800 shots per charge featuring an accurate real-time fuel gauge system that displays the percentage of remaining charge, number of shots since last charge and overall status of battery service life.
**When using select high performance CompactFlash cards capable of and certified for this performance specification. CompactFlash cards enabling this specification are subject to change. Contact Nikon technical support (800-NIKON-UX) for the latest information.
Industry-leading image processing for exceptional color performance: Incorporates Nikon's industry-leading advanced image processing engine of the D2x, allowing for color-independent pre-conditioning prior to A/D conversion working in concert with advanced digital image processing algorithms to achieve fine color gradations with exceptionally smooth, consistent transitions.
Durable, magnesium alloy (Mg) body: Nikon's advanced technologies and mechanisms are housed within a rugged, lightweight magnesium alloy chassis, ready for the most rigorous of assignments. Additional dust and moisture sealing add to the D200's strength.
Fast SLR response where it counts: Instant power-up in just 0.15 seconds, a shutter release time lag of a mere 50 milliseconds and a shortened viewfinder blackout time of just 105 milliseconds makes the D200 ready to respond to any photographic situation.
Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with wide-angle viewing to 170 degrees: A high resolution LCD monitor provides ultra-wide, 170-degree viewing in all directions. Assisting with accurate sharpness assessment, images can be previewed at up to 400% magnification.
Wireless Transmitter WT-3a: The optional wireless transmitter WT-3a provides wireless functionality with IEEE 802.11b/g technology enabling cable-free image transfer to a compatible computer with the added safety and versatility of wide-ranging network and security protocols.
Price (when new)
$1,399
Year Introduced
2005
Lens Mount
Nikon F bayonet mount
Picture Angle
Effective picture angle 1.5x (Approx.) conversion factor (Nikon DX format)
Effective Pixels
10.2 million
Total Pixels
10.92 million
Sensor Size
15.8 x 23.6mm
Sensor Type
CCD
Sensor Format
DX
Dust-Off Reference Photo
Yes
Image Area
DX-format
(L) 3872 x 2592
(M) 2896 x 1944
(S) 1936 x 1296
(L) 3872 x 2592
(M) 2896 x 1944
(S) 1936 x 1296
File Format
Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW), Uncompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW), JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
Storage Media
CompactFlash (Type I), CompactFlash (Type II), Microdrive
Viewfinder
Optical-type fixed eye-level pentaprism
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
95% Approx.
Viewfinder Magnification
0.94x Approx.
Viewfinder Eyepoint
19.5mm
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
-2.0 to +1.0m⁻¹
Focusing Screen
BriteView Clear Matte Mark II screen - Type-B
Interchangeable Focusing Screens
No
Reflex Mirror
Quick-return type
Depth-of-field Control
Yes
Compatible Lenses
All AF-DX, AF-D, AF-G, AF-I, AF-S, and AF VR Nikkor lenses provide full AF and metering operation
AI-P lenses provide manual focus w/ electronic rangefinder and full metering operation.
Al lenses provide manual focus w/ electronic rangefinder, Aperture Priority and Manual exposure mode, C/W and Spot metering operation.
AI-P lenses provide manual focus w/ electronic rangefinder and full metering operation.
Al lenses provide manual focus w/ electronic rangefinder, Aperture Priority and Manual exposure mode, C/W and Spot metering operation.
Shutter Type
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Fastest Shutter Speed
1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
1/2
1 EV
Slowest Shutter Speed
30 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
1/2
1 EV
Flash Sync Speed
Up to 1/250 sec.
Bulb Shutter Setting
Yes
Shutter Release (Shooting) Modes
Single-frame [S] mode, Continuous low-speed [CL] mode, Continuous high-speed [CH] mode, Self-timer mode, Mirror-up [Mup] mode
Top Continuous Shooting Speed (FPS)
5
Self-timer
2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled
Exposure Metering System
1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Variable Center-weighted
Spot AF
Variable Center-weighted
Spot AF
Metering Range
0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering)
2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)
2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)
Exposure Meter Coupling
CPU
AI
AI
Exposure Modes
Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M)
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV in increments of 1/3
1/2
1
1/2
1
Exposure Bracketing
Yes
Exposure Lock
Yes
Mirror Lock Up
Yes
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
100 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
1/2
1 EV
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
100 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
1/2
1 EV
Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
Hi-1 (ISO 3200 equivalent)
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
Hi-1 (ISO 3200 equivalent)
Long Exposure Noise Reduction
No
Single-point AF Mode
Yes
Dynamic AF Mode
Yes
Auto-area AF Mode
No
Autofocus System
TTL phase detection
Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module
AF-assist illuminator (1.6-9.8 ft./0.5-3.0m approx.)
Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module
AF-assist illuminator (1.6-9.8 ft./0.5-3.0m approx.)
Focus Modes
Single-servo AF (S)
Continuous-servo (C)
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Continuous-servo (C)
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
11
Autofocus Fine Tune
No
Built-in Flash
Yes
Flash Bracketing
2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
X-Sync Speed
1/250
FP High Speed Sync
Up to 1/8000
Flash Control
SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain
SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only)
SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain
SB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
SB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
SB-25: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
SB-26: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
SB-28: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
SB-20, SB-16B, SB-15: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain
SB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
SB-23: Manual, Rear Curtain
SB-22s: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain
SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only)
SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain
SB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
SB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
SB-25: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
SB-26: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
SB-28: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
SB-20, SB-16B, SB-15: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain
SB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
SB-23: Manual, Rear Curtain
SB-22s: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
Flash Sync Modes
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
Flash Compensation
Front-curtain sync (normal) Slow sync Rear-curtain sync Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction with slo
Accessory Shoe
Yes
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
Yes
Flash Sync Terminal
Yes
White Balance Bracketing
2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3
Movie
D-Movie
Monitor Size (inch diagonal)
2.5
Monitor Resolution (dots)
230,000
Monitor Type
TFT-LCD
Playback Functions
Full frame, Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 segments), Zoom, Slideshow, Histogram display, Auto image rotation, Shooting data, Highlight point display
Image Comment
Yes
Interface
Hi-speed USB, NTSC, PAL, 10-pin Terminal
WiFi Functionality
Optional WT-3A
GPS
GP-1 GPS unit, MC-35 with optional compatible GPS Adapter
Total custom Settings
45
Recent Settings
Yes
Daylight Savings Time Settings
Yes
World Time Setting
Yes
Battery Type
Rechargeable
Batteries
EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life (shots per charge)
1800 shots (Nikon Standard)
Battery Charger
MH-18a Quick Charger
AC Adapter
EH-6
Tripod Socket
¼ inch 20
Dimensions (mm)
(147mm)
Dimensions (inch)
5.8 in
Weight (grams)
(830g)
Weight (lbs)
29.3 oz
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-21M
* LCD monitor cover BM-6
* Software Suite CD-ROM
* Quick Charger MH-18a
* Video Cable
* USB Cable UC-E4
* Strap
* Body cap
* Eyepiece Cap DK-5
* Rubber Eyecup DK-21M
* LCD monitor cover BM-6
* Software Suite CD-ROM
