Nikon D200 User Manual

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CHAPTER
Exploring the
Nikon D200
I
f you’ve gone through the Quick Tour and gained some
basic familiarity with the layout and controls of the Nikon
D200, you’ve probably gone out and taken some initial pic-
tures with your camera. Even a few hours’ of work with this
advanced tool has probably whetted your appetite to learn
more about the D200’s features and how to use them.
For many of you, some of the information in this chapter will
be a bit of a review. The D200 is a more sophisticated camera
than Nikon’s entry-level models, like the D70s and D50, so a
hefty number of purchasers will be veteran photographers with
extensive experience with digital single lens reflexes (dSLRs).
It’s likely that you’ve accumulated a year or two working with
another Nikon digital SLR, perhaps even one of the pro mod-
els. (The D200 makes a great adjunct to the Nikon D2X!)
However, I think you’ll still find the roadmap features of this
chapter useful for helping you locate the key controls amidst
the bewildering array of dials and buttons that cover just
about every surface of the D200.
On the other hand, many new D200 owners are not old
hands when it comes to digital SLR photography. Learning to
use a D200 as a first dSLR poses a bit more of a challenge,
but you won’t have to upgrade in a short time as your needs
outgrow the capabilities of your camera. It’s likely that the
D200 will serve you well for a long, long time.
For D200 owners in this category, I’m providing a bit more
detail on controls and features in this chapter and those that
follow. It’s likely that you’ll find the information in this book
more accessible and easier to understand than the descriptions
in the manual furnished with your camera. However, this book
isn’t intended to completely replace the manual — you’ll still
want to use it to look up seldom-used settings and options —
but it will help you use your camera effectively more quickly.
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In This Chapter
Up front
On top
On the back
Viewfinder display
LCD display
Viewing and playing
back images
Activating the onboard
flash
Metering modes
Semiautomatic and
Manual exposure
modes
ISO sensitivity
Setting white balance
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Nikon D200 Specifications

General

Display diagonal	2.5 \
Vari-angle LCD display	No
Display resolution (numeric)	230000 pixels
Megapixel	10.2 MP
Camera type	SLR Camera Body
Sensor type	CCD
Sensor format	DX
Total megapixels	10.92 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	JPG, RAW
Maximum image resolution	3872 x 2592 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)	23.6 x 15.8 mm
Still image resolution(s)	3872 x 2592, 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296
Mounting type	Bayonet
Lens mount interface	Nikon F
Magnification	0.94 x
Viewfinder type	Optical
PictBridge	Yes
USB version	2.0
Product color	Black
Battery type	EN-EL3e
Number of batteries supported	1
Flash modes	Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed	1/250 s
Flash range (wide)	- m
Compatible memory cards	CF, MicroDrive
Eye relief	19.5 mm
Scene modes	Portrait
Photo effects	Vivid
White balance	-
Self-timer delay	2, 5, 10, 20 s
Camera file system	DCF 2.0, DPOF
Diopter adjustment (D-D)	-2 - 1
Focus adjustment	Auto
Auto Focus (AF) points	11
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Continuous Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Matrix, Spot
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)	1600
ISO sensitivity (min)	100
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Camera shutter interval	0.5 s
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/8000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	30 s
HD type	Not supported
Maximum video resolution	- pixels

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	74 mm
Width	147 mm
Height	113 mm
Weight	830 g