Well, it seems that the cat is out of the bag now. These picures along with a list of specifications of the Nikon D200 were leaked yesterday on the net and posted to several photography sites around the net. Note that the specs are not official. In fact, none of this is official since Nikon has not announced anything as of yet.
Here’s the 6 pics I have avaialble to me:
Here are the unofficial specs:
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
There are some rumors flying around that the megapixles is actually 10, not 12. Anyway, very interesting indeed. I think I’ve found my next camera. The official announcement is rumored to be around the 1st of November. We’ll wait and see what that brings…
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