Rumors of the Nikon D200 have been circulating around the web since this time last year but its release seems to be drawing to a close with leaks, mentions in catalogues (its mentioned in this this PDF catalogue from LowePro) and lots of speculation in both online and offline media sources.
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 IID200-MagazineDigit 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 / 2,144 x 1,424-pixel
* High Speed Crop Image: [L] 3,216 x 2,136-pixel / [M] 2,400 x 1,600-pixel / 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