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3D-Color Matrix Metering II better adjusts to overcome washed-out
highlights
Black-and-white Optimization
1,005-pixel
RGB
Sensor
Exposure
quantization
algorithm
Final
exposure
value
Exposure
evaluation
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Estimates
overexposed areas
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METERING
Precision exposure metering,
broad control over available light, combined with advanced
options that expand the creative possibilities
distance information, references the results
against the expanded onboard database
created from over 30,000 actual photographic
scenes, and then calculates the final value
instantly to deliver consistently dependable
exposure, for both automatic and manual
operation. This meter is ideally suited for
general photography and particularly effective
when precious time will not allow you to make
manual selections. Nikon’s exclusive 3D-Color
Matrix Metering II is unequaled in speed,
accuracy and efficiency.
• Variable Center-weighted Metering
concentrates 75% of sensitivity within the
center-weighted circle and the remaining
25% in the surrounding area, enabling more
precise results in conditions where lighting
differs greatly at the periphery of the shot.
This meter is ideally suited for capturing
portraits and for high-contrast conditions.
• Spot Metering is an excellent solution
when the lighting on your subject is markedly
different from that in the rest of the frame.
Supporting both the 7 wide-area AF and
11-area AF groups of the new AF system,
it provides precise metering by reading a
3mm-diameter area that corresponds to
the active AF area, even when using the
Dynamic AF modes. This meter is ideally
suited for those times when you want more
personal control.
Exposure modes
Available exposure modes include [P]
Programmed Auto with Flexible Program,
[S] Shutter-Priority Auto, [A] Aperture-Priority
Auto, and [M] Manual.
[P] Auto Multi Program mode automatically
sets both shutter speed and aperture, and
includes Flexible Program for swift selection
of alternate combinations.
[S] Shutter-Priority Auto offers shutter speed
selection from 1/8,000 to 30 seconds.
[A] Aperture-Priority Auto allows free
selection from among all aperture settings.
[M] Manual gives full control over both
shutter speed and aperture.
Broad ISO sensitivity range
The D200 offers a range of sensitivity broad
enough to satisfy your needs throughout
diverse lighting conditions. Sensitivity can be
set manually between ISO 100 and 1600 in
increments of 1/3 EV, or increased to HI-1
settings for those special occasions that call
for yet higher sensitivity. Automatic sensitivity
adjustment is also available, freeing you to
concentrate on composition.
Options for Image Optimization
A range of easily accessed optimization
options produces images tuned to more
closely match your intended results.
Optimization of sharpening, tone (contrast),
color, saturation and hue with choices from
Normal, Softer, Vivid, More vivid, Portrait,
Custom and Black-and-white Optimization
closely tailors results to the scene at hand or
the intended use of the image.
Variations of light are infinite, so Nikon
provides you with a selection of meters
that enable you to creatively address
virtually any lighting condition.
Advanced Auto-Exposure system
Nikon’s exclusive 3D-Color Matrix Metering II
achieves optimum exposure that is able to
more precisely determine the position and
size of shadow or highlight areas through
new technology developed for the Nikon
1,005-pixel RGB Exposure/Color Matrix
Metering Sensor. This innovative system
evaluates brightness, color, contrast,
selected focus area and camera-to-subject
White balance control
The flexible options for matching white
balance to the light source of the shot
include Advanced Auto white balance,
which capably handles most situations,
white balance bracketing, a choice of
manual settings, including direct selection of
Kelvin color temperature and selections for
specific lighting situations with fine-tuning
(Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight,
Flash, Cloudy, and Shade), as well as a
preset option for using a gray or white object
as a white balance reference.
Color mode options
Nikon’s advanced color reproduction system
optimizes three color modes to best match
the specific assignment and workflow
environment.
Mode I: renders more natural-looking skin
tones in portraits (Color profile:
Adobe RGB or sRGB)
Mode II: realizes a wider color reproduction
range for high-quality output with
a wider color gamut (Color profile:
Adobe RGB)
Mode III: renders more vivid landscape
colors and greenery (Color profile:
Adobe RGB or sRGB)
Multiple exposure
This creative function enables you to create
a single image from up to 10 separate
exposures within the camera, producing
imaginative results.
Image overlay function
Create a composite image in-camera from
two selected NEF (RAW) images, taking
advantage of precise opacity control for each
of the images to achieve your desired result.
The original files remain unaffected, and the
composite image produced can be saved in
either RAW, JPEG or TIFF format.
GPS (Global Positioning System) support
Connect a GPS unit using the GPS Adapter
Cord (MC-35, optionally available), and
record data on latitude, longitude, elevation
and UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
directly to the file for each image.
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