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10.2 megapixel, 1x optical zoom, 1x digital zoom, USB, CompactFlash I/II, Microdrive, 2.5 inch LCD More product info

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Based on 26 expert reviews, the average rating for Nikon D200 is 4.3/5. Expert Reviews for Digital Cameras are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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alaTest Title:

Review summary of Nikon D200

(10/11/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Experts rate this product 89/100 and users 95/100. Comparing these reviews to 44467 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 84/100 = Very Good.
Country: US
84.0 / 100.0
Digital Photography Review Title:

Nikon D200

(11/2/07)
Summary: When it was announced in November last year the D200 caused quite stir (and not just in the Nikon camp). It was clear from the start that about the only thing this camera shared with its official predecessor (the D100) was the Nikon badge and it's '00 name. From a design, build, features and performance point of view this camera really... Read the full review
Pros: ; Excellent five frames per second continuous shooting, fast 'smart buffering'; Bright clear viewfinder, doesn't feel small like some cropped cameras; Very flexible control system, lots of options for control and programmable buttons; Sophisticated interval timer feature; Good dynamic range, conservative metering, smart auto tone
Cons: ; Nikon Capture should be included with all 'pro' and 'semi-pro' cameras; Default sharpness is too mild, first impression to a new user may be negative; Insufficient number of image parameter adjustments with little latitude; (Still) Very poor memory management and performance from optional Nikon Capture; Some cameras affected by vertical
Country: US
Highly Recommended
Testwinner Title:

Nikon D200 Black

(8/23/07)
Summary: 9 experts have reviewed the Nikon D200 Black, giving it an average score of 88 out of 100 and a total of 3 test wins/editor's choice awards... Read the full review
Country: UK
88.0 / 100.0
Testseek US Title:

Nikon D200

(8/23/07)
Summary: 53 experts have reviewed this product and the average expert score is 84 of 100. Read the full review
Country: US
84.0 / 100.0
Testwinner US Title:

Nikon D200

(8/23/07)
Summary: 9 experts have reviewed the Nikon D200, giving it an average score of 88 out of 100 and a total of 3 test wins/editor's choice awards... Read the full review
Country: US
88.0 / 100.0
HowStuffWorks Title:

Nikon D200

(8/23/07)
Summary: Nikon's D200 brings high-end photo quality, a high-end feature list and a high-end price tag. Check out the full review from Consumer Guide.... Read the full review
Country: US
3.0 / 5.0
PCWorld.com Title:

Nikon D200

(8/8/07)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: The D200 is fast, powerful, and beautiful. Menu navigation has improved, and you can add GPS location info to your photos.
Pros: ; Fast and powerful, Improved menu navigation
Cons: ; Expensive
Country: US
80.0 / 100.0
I4U Title:

Nikon D200

(8/28/06)
Summary: Nikon's new prestigious D200 is ideal for those looking for a camera to bridge the gap between the professional and the entry level Digital SLRs. The D200 delivers the quality of professional pic... Read the full review
Country: US
10.0
TrustedReviews Title:

Nikon D200 - Digital SLR

(6/23/06)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Serious amateurs and semi-pros will find a lot to like about Nikon's D200.
Country: UK
8.0 / 10.0
Steve's DigiCams Title:

Steve's DigiCams

(3/28/06)
Summary: Read the full review
Country: US
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CNET.com Title:

Nikon D200 with 18mm-to-70mm zoom lens

(2/13/06)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: An excellent midrange digital SLR, the D200 has given way to its even better successor, the D300. However, it remains a great choice if you can find it at a good price.
Pros: ; Plentiful controls and accessories; strong performance; excellent image quality; rugged body.
Cons: ; JPEG artifacts crimp image quality; no TIFF mode.
Country: US
7.8 / 10.0
CNET.com Title:

Nikon D200 with 18mm-to-135mm zoom lens

(2/13/06)
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Verdict: An excellent midrange digital SLR, the D200 has given way to its even better successor, the D300. However, it remains a great choice if you can find it at a good price.
Pros: ; Plentiful controls and accessories; strong performance; excellent image quality; rugged body.
Cons: ; JPEG artifacts crimp image quality; no TIFF mode.
Country: US
7.8 / 10.0
CNET.com Title:

Nikon D200

(2/13/06)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: An excellent midrange digital SLR, the D200 has given way to its even better successor, the D300. However, it remains a great choice if you can find it at a good price.
Pros: ; Plentiful controls and accessories; strong performance; excellent image quality; rugged body.
Cons: ; JPEG artifacts crimp image quality; no TIFF mode.
Country: US
7.8 / 10.0
Camera Labs Title:

Nikon D200 review Gordon Laing, January 2006

(1/1/06)
Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Very good image quality, close to D2X * Superb build quality, close to D2X * Responsive handling, fast burst shooting * Excellent feature-set and accessories * Great value for money
Cons: ; Supplied RAW software is basic * Playback zoom overly complicated (to us) * No voice recording function
Country: US
91.0 / 100.0
What Digital Camera Title:

Nikon D200


Summary: It's been over three years since Nikon released the D100, a camera that proved reliable with pros and semi pros alike, but has long since been past its sell-by date... Read the full review
Country: UK
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Computer Arts Title:

Nikon D200


Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Pick up a Nikon D200, then try to put it down again. You simply won’t want to. Never before has Nikon jam-packed so much technology and high-end build quality into a single camera. If it’s performance and value in one you’re after, this is definitely the SLR for you
Pros: ; Genuine breakthrough price; Unparalleled build quality; Smooth, arresting images
Cons: ; You’ll need to buy a lens; Not quite to Canon EOS 5D standards; Can’t use D100 batteries
Country: UK
100.0 / 100.0
LetsGoDigital reviews Title:

Nikon D200 Review


Summary: Summing up all of the above, we can conclude that Nikon has caused an earthquake in the current d-SLR market with the arrival of the Nikon D200. A camera of this excellence with such a staggering amount of functions and outstanding image quality, in combination with its price-tag, is truly unheard of. The consumer is the one that will... Read the full review
Country: UK
85.0 / 100.0
Digital Camera Magazine Title:

Nikon D200


Summary: Brand new and about to reach a High Street near you. This 10.2-megapixel SLR is built to a very high standard and features the same highquality image processing engine that you¿ll find in the far pricier Nikon D2x. This is the ideal camera for wedding and portrait photographers or an advanced enthusiast. Read the full review
Country: UK
5.0 / 5.0
CNET.co.uk Title:

Nikon D200 review


Summary: : Aggressively priced and stuffed with pro-quality features, the D200 is serious value for money... Read the full review
Verdict: Aggressively priced and stuffed with pro-quality features, the rugged Nikon D200 digital SLR offers the best of the D2X at less than half the price
Pros: ; Plentiful controls and accessories; strong performance; excellent image quality; rugged body
Cons: ; JPEG artefacts crimp image quality; no TIFF mode
Country: UK
8.3 / 10.0
Techradar Title:

Nikon D200


Summary: How would you like to profit from photography? Maybe start selling your pictures through an online library or getting them published in magazines, calendars or greetings cards?It's perfectly feasible. Many amateurs do - and with some success. Some even go on to become full-time professionals. All you need is the ability to take a good... Read the full review
Pros: ; >Excellent performance in all areas
Cons: ; >Wide-angle coverage limited by lens magnification
Country: UK
5.0 / 5.0
PC Advisor Title:

Nikon D200


Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Nikon's D200 offers 10.2Mp resolution and professional build quality for £1,299. This may be twice the price of budget digital SLRs, but it's far cheaper than Nikon's Pro model. If you're serious about photography, it's the most affordable professional-quality digital SLR yet.
Country: UK
4.5 / 5.0
PopPhoto.com Title:

Nikon announces 10.2 MP D200


Summary: Could this camera be the coal in the 20D's stocking?... Read the full review
Country: US
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PopPhoto.com Title:

Nikon D200 Digital SLR


Summary: Nikon Strikes Back... Read the full review
Country: US
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NeoCamera Title:

Nikon D200


Summary: The Nikon D200 is clearly an advanced DLSR that will please many photographers. It is clearly aimed at professionals since it has no fully automatic mode and no scene modes. Its unique selling points are a 10 megapixel sensor and a 5 FPS continuous drive mode. Recall that with a 10 megapixel sensor, perfect 13"x19" prints are possible. Read the full review
Pros: ; Excellent image quality * Advanced focusing and metering system * Control over Auto-ISO behavior * Fine-grained image parameters * Quite fast and responsive * Great ergonomics with external controls * Better than average LCD visibility * Very sold build plus dust sealing * Large viewfinder * Below average battery life
Cons: ; Colors slightly warm * Sub-par high-ISO performance * Manual mode does not lock ISO * Awkward image playback system * Inaccurate remaining frame counter * Slower than average image playback * Viewfinder shows only 95% coverage * Flimsy battery door cover * Images soft by default
Country: US
Excellent
Digital Camera Resource Page Title:

DCRP Review: Nikon D200


Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Handy "recent menu"; Super fast performance, amazing continuous shooting mode; USB 2.0 High Speed supported; Tons of custom settings; camera can store four sets worth; In-camera help system; Superb battery life; Full manual controls, and then some; All the expandability you'd expect from a D-SLR; Built like a tank; Large, bright, and
Cons: ; Included software doesn't allow for RAW image manipulation; Nikon Capture should be included, and not $100; Suffers a bit from button clutter; can be difficult to use; Zoom and scroll feature harder to use than it should be; Images a bit noisy at higher ISO settings; Expensive
Country: US
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PopPhoto.com Title:

Hands On: Nikon D200


Summary: A pro DSLR by any other name is still a pro... Read the full review
Country: US
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PopPhoto.com Title:

Camera Test: Nikon D200 DSLR


Summary: Amazing image quality and shockingly low noise. Read the full review
Country: US
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