Nikon D200 Digital Camera User Manual


 
* Compatible AA-size batteries comprise alkaline, NiMH, lithium and
nickel-manganese batteries.
*The WT-3 is sold in countries where governments approve the use of
thirteen frequency channels.
OPERATION
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Large LCD monitor
The new 2.5-inch high-resolution LCD
monitor for the D200 provides an ultra-wide
170
°
viewing angle covering all directions.
Assisting accurate sharpness assessment,
the LCD offers image previews at up to
400% magnification, and its RGB histogram
display enables greater precision in
evaluating exposures.
Easy-to-view displays
A new and larger top LCD panel is designed
to convey maximum information at a glance,
providing easy access to shooting data
that ranges from shooting mode, battery
condition, card information, gridline display,
shutter speed, F stop and number of
remaining shots.
Improved operation and menus
Menu navigation is made easier with a new
color-coded menu display that features
a carefully chosen color scheme that’s
remarkably easy to read, and with instantly
intuitive keywords it’s even easier to use.
There’s also a Recent Settings list that further
smoothes operation by displaying the last
14 settings selected from the shooting and
Custom menus. Playback options include
single frame, 4 or 9-image thumbnail display,
zoom with scroll, histogram indication and
highlight point display.
Large viewfinder for bright,
comprehensive viewing
The new eye-level optical viewfinder
developed for the D200 features large
magnification (0.94x) that helps ensure
a clear view for precise composition, and
built-in diopter adjustment that allows it to
be fine-tuned to your eyesight. Furthermore,
grids can be displayed without the need to
replace the actual screen, adding greater
convenience while assisting composition.
RGB Histograms
RGB histogram functions enable convenient
exposure confirmation at a glance.
Conventional RGB display represents all
three color channels simultaneously, while
Selectable RGB allows each color channel
to be viewed independently – indicating
saturated highlights for the chosen channel
to assist adjustment decisions for exposure
and white balance.
Refined shutter unit blends stability
with speed
The double-bladed shutter unit has been
thoroughly tested to well over 100,000
cycles, ensuring the highest level of
durability and reliability. Employing a
refined mirror balance mechanism that
completes its motion cycle and reaches
a full stop virtually without mirror bounce,
it promotes maximum stability and speed
as well as smoother AF detection. It also
provides the extended viewfinder visibility
essential for fast, accurate focus tracking
and continuous shooting.
Magnesium alloy (Mg) body delivers
lightweight durability
With Nikon advanced technologies and
mechanisms housed within a rugged, but
lightweight magnesium body, the D200
is durable, dependable and ready for the
most rigorous of assignments. And, with an
enhanced sealing system protecting each and
every seam, the D200 body offers reassuring
resistance to causal moisture and dust.
Rechargeable battery with Fuel
gauge function
The newly developed high-energy EN-EL3e
rechargeable lithium-ion battery lets you
take approx. 1,800 shots per charge*.
Furthermore, it can be recharged at any
time and it even features an accurate
real-time Fuel gauge system that displays
the percentage of remaining charge, number
of shots since last charge and overall status
of battery service life.
New Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D200
The ergonomically designed MB-D200 blends
extended stability and shooting potential.
Running on either six AA-size batteries or two
EN-EL3e batteries*, the battery pack provides
an extra command dial and alternative
buttons for shutter release and AF start
to facilitate more comfortable shooting in
vertical format.
Wireless Transmitter WT-3* (optional,
available 2006)
Taking added convenience a step further,
the Wireless Transmitter WT-3 provides
wireless functionality. Delivering the
convenience of IEEE 802.11b/g capability,
it enables cable-free image transfer to a
compatible computer, with the added safety
and versatility of wide-ranging network and
security protocols.
10-pin remote connection
The 10-pin connection terminal offers flexible
remote shooting possibilities by enabling use
of optional accessories such as the Remote
Cord MC-30/MC-36 and Modulite Remote
Control Set ML-3.
Sync terminal
Accepting all PC-type plug-in flash sync cords,
the sync terminal enables computer-based
flash control to handle complex lighting with
high-level accuracy.
PictBridge support
The D200 can be quickly and conveniently
connected to any PictBridge-compatible
printer for swift, direct printing. The D200
also offers in-camera page setup to make
printing easier still and deliver more precise
control over the photograph.
*Achieved under following test conditions:
Fully charged EN-EL3e battery; temperature of 20°C/68°F; Zoom-Nikkor
AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF ED lens (VR off); continuous shooting mode;
continuous-servo autofocus; image quality set to JPEG BASIC; image
size set to Medium; shutter speed 1/250 second; shutter release pressed
halfway for three seconds and focus cycled from infinity to minimum range
three times with each shot; monitor turned on for five seconds after six shots
and then turned off; cycle repeated once exposure meters have turned off.
Smooth operation and accurate image evaluation
with refined mechanisms housed in a rugged,
but lightweight body
Principal points where sealing protects against drops
of water and dust
Remote Cord
MC-36
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