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

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Based on 22 expert reviews, the average rating for Nikon D200 Black + 18-135mm Lens Kit 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

(9/4/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Experts rate this product 89/100 and users 95/100. Comparing these reviews to 43016 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
Country: US
86.0 / 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: ; Very attractive menu system; USB 2.0 Hi-speed interface (which performs like one, a good 5+ MB/sec); Large, bright and detailed LCD monitor; Very flexible control system, lots of options for control and programmable buttons; White balance memories show thumbnails of reference image; Bright clear viewfinder, doesn't feel small like some
Cons: ; No RAW adjustment with supplied Picture Project, only simple conversion; Higher noise at ISO 1600 and 3200 than we would like, mostly in shadows; Insufficient number of image parameter adjustments with little latitude; (Still) Very poor memory management and performance from optional Nikon Capture; Nikon Capture should be included with
Country: US
Highly Recommended
Testwinner Title:

Nikon D200 Black + 18-135mm Lens Kit

(8/23/07)
Summary: 9 experts have reviewed the Nikon D200 Black + 18-135mm Lens Kit, 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
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
Testseek Title:

Nikon D200

(8/23/07)
Summary: 50 experts have reviewed this product and the average expert score is 84 of 100. Read the full review
Country: US
84.0 / 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
N/A
PC Magazine Title:

Nikon D200

(3/8/06)
Summary: The D200's speedy performance and unique features make it a powerful D-SLR worthy of an Editors' Choice. Read the full review
Pros: ; New wireless flash system can fire the built-in strobe. Great performance and picture quality.
Cons: ; Expensive. Price is body only, no lens. Heavy. Some features are too complicated for beginners.
Country: US
4.5 / 5.0
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
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
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
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: ; Unparalleled build quality; Smooth, arresting images; Genuine breakthrough price
Cons: ; Can’t use D100 batteries; You’ll need to buy a lens; Not quite to Canon EOS 5D standards
Country: UK
100.0 / 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
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
N/A
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 Resource Page Title:

DCRP Review: Nikon D200


Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Large, bright, and sharp 2.5" LCD; USB 2.0 High Speed supported; Built like a tank; Superb battery life; Handy "recent menu"; Excellent photo quality, redeye not a problem (though see issue below); Full manual controls, and then some; AF-assist lamp; All the expandability you'd expect from a D-SLR; Tons of custom settings; camera can
Cons: ; Images a bit noisy at higher ISO settings; Suffers a bit from button clutter; can be difficult to use; Expensive; Zoom and scroll feature harder to use than it should be; Included software doesn't allow for RAW image manipulation; Nikon Capture should be included, and not $100
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:

Nikon D200 Digital SLR


Summary: Nikon Strikes Back... Read the full review
Country: US
N/A
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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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
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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