Reviews of the Nikon D200

DPexpert rate the Nikon D200 with 5 stars. DPExpert like

“The combination of high resolution sensor and exemplary in-camera image processing delivers photographs of exceptional detail and wide dynamic range. The ability of the D200 to preserve detail in shadows without producing blown highlights is impressive.

The D200 also manages to avoid colour bleed which can be a problem in digital cameras where areas of red or yellow lose detail.

Skin texture and tone are the best we have seen from any digital camera. Portraits, whether of porcelain-complexion children or character-filled old men, are stunning.”

They dislike that

“The D200 is heavy and the two buttons for Function and Mirror Lockup are squeezed into the small space between the grip and the lens mount where they are susceptible to accidental pressing. Suddenly the auto-focus point shifts to some inappropriate spot on the dial and you don’t know why.

Auto white balance is easily fooled but setting a manual white balance is a simple procedure and well worth doing in tricky situations.”

PARTING SHOT: The Nikon D200 rates 5 stars because it does perfectly all that it promises. For any serious photographer with Nikkor lenses the choice of the D200 is easy — if you can afford it. Imaging has taken over 1000 photographs with this camera and it has produced consistently excellent results. Very highly recommended.”

LetsGoDigital discusses the Nikon D200 winning the Camera Grand Prix 2006 award.

“The Nikon D200 was chosen as the most outstanding camera from among these nominees to receive the Camera Grand Prix award. The committee members issued the following statement in support of bestowing the Camera Grand Prix 2006 honor on the D200. “The Nikon D200 contributes to the widespread dissemination of photo graphic culture as a digital SLR offering superior operability at an affordable price for both entry-level digital SLR camera users as well as professional and high-end amateur photographers.”

Nikon D200 DSLR
This high-quality camera received superior evaluations for many of its facets, including performance, price, design, operability and durability. Furthermore, the D200 offers the first 10.2-megapixel CCD image sensor in APS-C Format. Delivering immediate performance, including instant and world-leading power-up of only 0.15 seconds, a remarkable shutter release time lag of only 50 milliseconds, and up to 54 consecutive shots at 5 fps, this camera challenges or surpasses higher-priced products.

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DPReview reviews the Nikon D200 stating that

“The Nikon D200 was announced on 1st November 2005, some three and a half years since Nikon revealed their first prosumer digital SLR, the D100. It’s fair to say however that the D200 is a completely different beast altogether, it shares far more with its ‘bigger brother’ the the D2X than its earlier namesake. The D200 has the robust build quality of the D2X, a 10.2 million pixel CCD sensor and a compact design more like the D100. Just as the D100 the D200 has a CCD sensor, unlike the D2X which utilized a CMOS sensor. It’s clear that this camera is aimed at the same kind of market as the recently announced Canon EOS 5D. From a features, control and performance point of view the D200 is closer to the D2X than any other model.”

Wetpixel reviews the Sea & Sea DX-D200 Underwater Housing for Nikon D200

“Nikon’s D200 digital SLR was eagerly awaited by many folks, myself included. Positioned neatly between the Nikon ubercamera D2X and the more amateur-grade (if not amateurish in performance) D70s, the D200 promises many of the bells and whistles of the high end pro body, while omitting just a few. Many reviewers talk of the D200 as the much-desired and wished for “digital F100”, and in many areas the D200 exceeds that venerable body’s capabilities. So it is no surprise that the D200 is probably the hottest thing going in the Nikon underwater dSLR world at the moment, and every major housing manufacturer has either announced, shipped or planning a housing for this body. As a one-time user of the F100 in a Sea & Sea housing, and with a collection of compatible ports to hand, I ordered the Sea & Sea DX-D200 housing as soon as it was announced. The purpose of this review is to go over some of the features and ergonomics of this housing, particularly from the perspective of someone who has used the older F100 housing by the same manufacturer.

Originally, I had planned to try shore diving with this housing to get a feel for underwater usability. Unfortunately, the closest accessible ocean to me looks just a bit scary at the moment, not to mention being rather cold, so this review covers topside observations and some ergonomics. ”

DiveNews review the Sea&/sea Housing for Nikon D200 and Canon EOS5D

“SEA&SEA’s innovative design of the DX-D200 housing puts a tough aluminum body in a compact package that’s easy to carry. The DX-D200 is filled with features to make your underwater photography a pleasure.

The DX-D200 housing is built of a corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy coated with hard alumite for a more rigid body. It’s designed to fit the camera snugly so it’s compact and lightweight. Its high-quality leather-toned outer surface offers improved resistance to corrosion and abrasion, a durable surface that you can use for years in tough environments…

On the back, a newly designed pickup viewfinder brings every corner of the camera frame into clear view. You can easily sense when the shutter is pressed halfway to activate features without tripping the shutter. Inside, a leak sensor keeps watch for water inside the housing.

The DX-D200 comes standard with two type-N strobe connectors (2-pin and 5-pin) that are compatible with the popular SEA&SEA Series-YS strobes. The 5-pin connector accepts the optional TTL converter for Nikon cameras that enables automatic TTL flash adjustment for accurately lit flash photography. The DX-D200 is also compatible with SEA&SEA NX ports used by the NX housing series.

The DX-D200 brings one of Nikon’s most popular digital SLR cameras along with you to capture the highlights of your dive.”

Other Housings which support the Nikon D200

• Seacam Silver Nikon D200
• Sea & Sea DX-D200
• SUBAL ND20

Hugyfot HFN-D200

• Sealux CD200
• Light & Motion Titan D200
• Ikelite #6812 Nikon D200