W tym lub w przyszłym miesiącu na rynku zagościć powinna najnowsza cyfrowa lustrzanka firmy Nikon. Nazwa sprzętu to D200, a jego specyfikacja przedstawia się następująco: czujnik CMOS o wymiarach 23,7x15,7 mm i rozdzielczości 12,4 megapikseli, interfejs USB 2.0, 2,5-calowy ekran LCD (TFT, rozdzielczość 235 tys. pikseli). Urządzenie umożliwi wykonywanie fotografii o czułości w zakresie 100-800 ISO. Nośnikiem pamięci będą karty CompactFlash lub dyski Microdrive. Ponadto użytkownik otrzyma możliwość „pstrykania” zdjęć seryjnych z prędkością trzech klatek na sekundę (pełna rozdzielczość) lub pięć klatek/s (rozdzielczość 6,8 megapiksela). D200 będzie także wykorzystywać 11-punktowy system AF, z kolei czas otwarcia migawki dochodzić ma do 1/8000 sekundy. Wymiary: 157,5x121x85,5 mm, waga (bez baterii) – 810g. Cena nie została podana.
Jeżeli tak ma być to możemy się spodziewać spadku cen !!
Today we were sent a list of its specifications and a photo by a reader who claims to be 'in the know' which we publish here for your perusal. Looks like solid information to us but only time will tell.
The speculation is that this camera could be released in the next few days - with most saying its got a release date of 1 September.
UPDATE - I've just been told from a reasonably reliable source that the Nikon D200 is coming - but that tomorrow (September 1) is NOT the release date. We should expect new Nikon digital camera tomorrow - but the D200 will be a later release according to this source - perhaps in November.
UPDATE IIDigit Weekly magazine has a picture of the Nikon D200 on their front cover and says that they believe it will be released in September or November. Pretty unspecific information but perhaps one of the first mentions of the Nikon D200 in any type of offline media?
Nikon D200 Features
Effective pixels - 12.4 million
Image sensor - CMOS sensor, 23.7 x 15.7mm size, 12.84 million total pixels
Image size - Full Image: [L] 4,288 x 2,848-pixel / [M] 3,216 x 2,136-pixel / [S] 2,144 x 1,424-pixel
High Speed Crop Image: [L] 3,216 x 2,136-pixel / [M] 2,400 x 1,600-pixel / [S] 1,600 x 1,064-pixel
Sensitivity - ISO equivalency 100 to 800
Storage media - CompactFlash™ (CF) Card (Type I/II) and Microdrive™
LCD monitor - 2.5-in., 235,000-dot, low-temp. polysilicon TFT LCD with white LED backlighting
Exposure metering - 3D Color Matrix MeteringII , Center-Weighted Metering and Spot Metering
Exposure Modes - Programmed Auto (Flexible Program possible) [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [A], Aperture-Priority Auto [A] and Manual [M]
Interface - USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed)
Power requirements - Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3a, Quick Charger MH-18a, AC Adapter EH-5 (optional), Multi-Function Battery Pack MB-D200 (optional)
Dimensions (W x H x D) - Approx. 157.5 x 121 x 85.5mm (6.2 x 4.8 x 3.4 in.)
Weight - Approx. 810g (1 lb 13 oz) without battery and storage media
Nikon D200 Full Specifications
DX Format with 12.4 effective megapixels
The new CMOS image sensor features high image quality and high-speed 4-channel data output
New image processing algorithms combine with optimized analog and digital white balance to produce smoother, more consistent gradations with exceptionally pure color reproduction
Continuous shooting: 3 frames per second (fps) at 12.4 megapixels for up to 10 consecutive NEF (Nikon Electronic Format) images; 5 fps for 18 NEF images at 6.8 megapixels
3D-Color Matrix Metering II with ambient light sensor and 1,005-pixel RGB sensor further improves on Nikon’s acclaimed exposure metering system
High-speed, high-precision 11-area AF system with 9 cross-type AF sensors deliver quick response and sharp focus, even under the most challenging shooting conditions
Two new Adobe RGB color modes further expand professional color space options and also support for sYCC color space
Excellent response with instant power-up and ultra-fast 52ms shutter release lag
Top shutter speed of 1/8,000 second and flash sync speeds up to 1/250 second
Faster read/write speed for the memory card and a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface for faster image transfer
Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor for easy access to settings and information, as well as clear, flicker-free image preview
Creative in-camera effects, Image Overlay and Multiple Exposure
Functions such as World Time, automatic rotation of vertical compositions expand possibilities
Lightweight, durable magnesium body
Full support for Nikon’s Creative Lighting System when used with the SB-800 or SB-600 Speedlights
In addition to DX Nikkor lenses, the D200 supports more than 50 AF Nikkor lenses
Nikon’s PictureProject software is included, enabling easy control over image adjustment and management
Support for Nikon Capture 4 (version 4.3), a software application with the tools to assist the professional photographer
NEF (RAW) format for the utmost in versatile, effective image control and correction
JPEG and NEF (RAW) Combination Filing System enables simultaneous recording of NEF and JPEG data for the same shot