Nikon D200
Digital Camera Review
Dec 30, 2005
- By Patrick Singleton & Alex Burack
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After years of rumors, sightings, and anticipation, the Nikon D200, a 10.2 megapixel DSLR with a 5 frames-per-second burst speed and a brand-new autofocus module, finally enters the market. Priced at under $1700 online, it replaces the D100, which Nikon announced almost four years back – generations ago, in digital imaging terms. Nikon users will probably measure it against more recent cameras. How much better is it than the $840 Nikon D70s? How close is it to the $4,400 flagship Nikon D2X? It's also worth comparing it to the offerings in Canon's current lineup, particularly the Canon EOS 5D and 20D, two other cameras that are both a step down from the top of the line, but also popular with both professionals and serious amateurs. However, with extensive custom options, iTTL flash control with commander mode, and a rugged magnesium body, the perhaps long overdue D200 is sure to carve a niche for itself within the dense DSLR market.
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Specs Table
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Nikon D200 Specs
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Price
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0.00
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Length
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0.00
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Width
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0.00
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Height
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0.00
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Weight
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0.00
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Mega Pixels
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10.90
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Effective Pixels
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0.00
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IR Cut Low Pass Filter
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Unknown
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Speed
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Unknown
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Burst
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Unknown
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Direct Printing
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Unknown
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Video Output
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Unknown
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Zoom Wide
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0
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Zoom Tele
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0
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fstop Max
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0.00
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fstop Min
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0.00
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Zoom Digital
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0.00
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LCD Pixels
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0
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Weight |
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Color
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8.24
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3
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Resolution
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5.73
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3
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Noise Auto ISO
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10.25
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1.15
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Noise Manual ISO
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12.28
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3
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Low Light
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7.00
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2.75
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Dynamic Range
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7.50
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3
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Size Portability
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7.25
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1
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Model Design Appearance
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9.00
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1.3
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Handling
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9.00
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2
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Control Button Positioning Size
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9.25
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1.85
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Front
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8.00
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0.65
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Back
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8.00
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0.75
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Left
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8.00
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0.5
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Right
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8.00
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0.5
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Top
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9.25
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0.75
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Bottom
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8.00
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0.5
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Menu
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8.00
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1.65
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Auto Mode
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7.25
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1.05
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Auto Focus
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8.75
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3
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Focus
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8.50
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1.5
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ISO
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9.00
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2
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White Balance
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8.50
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2
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Exposure
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9.25
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1.75
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Metering
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8.50
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2
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Shutter Speed
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9.00
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1.75
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Aperture
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0.00
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0
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Custom Image Presets
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0.00
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0.5
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Drive Mode
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8.25
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2.5
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Picture Quality Options
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9.00
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1.25
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Picture Effects Mode
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8.50
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2.15
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Playback Mode
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8.00
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1.5
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Movie Mode
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8.50
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0
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Viewfinder
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8.50
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2
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LCD Screen
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8.25
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1.75
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Flash
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9.25
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1.75
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Lens Mount
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9.00
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1.75
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Memory
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3.00
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0.5
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Battery
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7.00
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1.95
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Startup 1st Shot
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9.84
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3
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Shot Shot
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9.81
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3
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Shutter Shot
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9.02
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3
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Software
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7.00
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1.25
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Jacks / Ports / Plugs
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8.75
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1
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Direct Print Options
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8.00
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0.4
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Ease of Use
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6.50
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0.75
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Other Features
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6.50
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0.75
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Value
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9.00
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2.5
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| Total (weighted) |
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639.87 |
