Nikon’s new D200 digital SLR is ideal for those looking for a camera to bridge the gap between the professional and the entry level Digital SLRs. The D200 delivers professional quality pictures while offering exceptional versatility, creative responsiveness, accuracy, and full manual control. The D200 is the perfect camera for the semi-professional and freelancer who want an affordable SLR that integrates the right portion of diversity quality and reliability of Nikon’s professional high-end models. The D200 Kit includes the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED lens optically designed for use with Nikon digital SLR sensors.

I see ePhotozine.com have posted their Nikon D200 Digital Camera Review

After a long wait the replacement for the D100 is a good step forward in all the areas that its predecessor was looking rather long in the tooth. It’s a giant step up from the D50/D70s in all areas and it has all the attributes that a tool of this nature needs, with all of the technology being bang up to date. Nikon’s metering system, autofocus system and flash system, each in their latest guises have all been brought together to place an image on a sensor that is able to perform more than adequately enough for nearly all purposes. Noise levels are at a level that has been virtually unseen on a CCD sensor in the past and even at the launch price, this camera is well worth the money as it covers many of the shortcomings of other models without a price tag that is in fantasyland for most.

Nikon D200 Specifications
* 10.2 megapixel CCD
* ISO100 to 1600 sensitivity in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV with additional settings up to 1 EV over 1600
* CompactFlash Type I/II and Microdrive storage
* Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression, JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant
* Auto TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, six manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting, preset white balance, white balance bracketing possible (2 to 9 frames in increments of 1, 2 or 3)
* 2.5in , 230,000dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD monitor with brightness adjustment
* Full frame, thumbnail, zoom and slideshow playback with RGB histogram indication, Snapping data, Highlight point display and Auto image rotation
* NTSC and PAL Video Output
* Compatible Lenses: Nikkor AF and DX Lenses
* Picture angle is approx 1.5 times lens focal length (equivalent in 35mm format)
* Fixed eye-level pentaprism type viewfinder with built-in diopter adjustment (-2.0 to +1.0m-1)
* Type-B BriteView Clear Matte focusing screenwith superimposed focus brackets and On Demand grid lines
* Viewfinder coverage approx. 95% (vertical and horizontal)
* Autofocus TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (approx. 0.5m to 3.0m)
* Detection range: EV -1 to +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F)
* Single-servo AF (S); continuous-servo AF (C); manual (M); predictive focus tracking focusing
* 11 area focus with single and wide focus options
* Through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering with 3D colour matrix metering II, center-weighted and spot options
* Exposure Metering Range EV 0 to 20
* Programmed, shutter-priority, aperture-priority and manual metering
* ±5 EV exposure compensation in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
* Auto exposure lock and auto exposure bracketing with 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2, or 3
* Single frame, continuous low speed and continuous high-speed snapping mode (5 frames per second)
* Mirror-up mode
* Shutter speed 30 to 1/8000sec in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, bulb
* Flash synchronization at up to 1/250 sec.
* TTL flash control with front-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync and rear-curtain Sync
* Built-in Speedlight guide number 12 (ISO 100/m)
* Flash Compensation -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
* Standard ISO hot-shoe contact and sync terminal
* Electronically controlled self-timer with 2 to 20 seconds duration
* Depth-of-field preview
* GPS NMEA 0183 (Ver. 2.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin D-sub cable (optional) and GPS Cable MC-35 (optional)
* Power source is one rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL3e, MB-D200 battery pack (optional) with one or two rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion batteries or six AA alkaline (LR6), NiMH (HR6), lithium (FR6) batteries, or ZR6 nickel-manganese AA batteries, AC Adapter EH-6 (optional)
* Dimensions Approx. 147 x 113 x 74mm (W x H x D)
* Weight Approx. 830g without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover
* Box contents: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Quick Charger MH-18a, Video Cable, USB Cable UC-E4, Strap, Body cap, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Rubber Eyecup DK-21, LCD monitor cover BM-6, PictureProject CD-ROM