Nikon D200 Digital SLR 18-200mm f/3.5 VR DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens

June 8th, 2007


FINALLY!

I’ve made up my mind after a month of hardcore researches and comparisons over the net and bought myself a lifetime Digital SLR the “Nikon D200 Digital SLR with the 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens”. also thanks for my friends who supported me in this decision!

It’s simply amazing! colors are fabulous, and quality is “no comment!”

In short description the Nikon D200 specs are:

Nikon D200
Format SLR
Max resolution 3872 x 2592
Low resolution 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296
Image ratio w:h 3:2
Effective pixels 10.2 million
Sensor photo detectors 10.9 million
Sensor size 23.6 x 15.8 mm
Sensor type CCD
Colour filter array RGB
Sensor manufacturer Sony
ISO rating 100 - 1600 in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps (up to 3200 as boost)
Digital zoom No
Image stabilization No
Auto Focus Yes
Manual Focus Yes
Auto focus type Nikon Multi-CAM1000
White balance override 6 positions, plus manual preset and Kelvin
Min shutter 30 sec + Bulb
Max shutter 1/8000 sec
Built-in Flash Yes, pop-up
Flash guide no. 12 m (39.3 ft) m
External flash Yes, hot-shoe plus sync connector
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Metering 3D Matrix metering II, Center weighted, Spot
Aperture priority Yes
Shutter priority Yes
Focal length multiplier 1.5
Lens thread Nikkor AF / F-mount, D-Type
Continuous Drive Yes, 5 fps, 37 JPEG / 22 RAW frames
Movie Clips No
Remote control Optional
Self-timer 2 to 20 sec
Timelapse recording Yes
Orientation sensor Yes
Storage types Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Uncompressed format RAW
Compressed format JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Quality Levels Fine, Normal, Basic
Viewfinder TTL
LCD 2.5 “
LCD Pixels 230,000
Video out Yes
USB Yes, 2.0
Battery Nikon EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion battery
Weight (inc. batteries) 920 g (32.5 oz)
Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74 mm (5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 in)

Main lens features are:

  • High-ratio, 11x zoom lens and 18-200mm focal range
  • VR II Vibration Reduction technology provides a four-steps-faster shutter speed
  • Lens incorporates two ED glass and three aspheric lens elements
  • Delivers high-resolution and contrast, outstanding image quality, and fantastic photographic versatility
  • AF-S Silent Wave Motor provides fast quiet autofocusing, and M/A mode makes it easy to switch from auto to manual focus

For more details and reviews check out dpreview.com

Now i need to focus more on my new hobby and give it all my attention to start having some serious pro photography shit! I’ve been to places and seen stuff and regretted that time of not having the proper gadget to save these moments… not anymore! Now i’ll make sure i save it somewhere else beside my head and memories ;)

Soon i’ll be posting some photos of my own and start a gallery section, for now you can see sample photos taken with the Nikon D200.

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2 Responses to “Nikon D200 Digital SLR 18-200mm f/3.5 VR DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens”

  1. Mazen Says:
    June 9th, 2007 at 4:15 am

    How much dude? spell the damage :D

  2. iyadtb Says:
    June 9th, 2007 at 11:25 am

    Price is nothing comparing to what you can get in return! :)

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