Nikon D200 Brochure & Specs page 4

Precision exposure metering,
broad control over available light, combined with advanced
options that expand the creative possibilities
METERING
Variations of light are infinite, so Nikon distance information, references the results
provides you with a selection of meters
against the expanded onboard database
that enable you to creatively address
created from over 30,000 actual photographic
virtually any lighting condition. scenes, and then calculates the final value
instantly to deliver consistently dependable
Advanced Auto-Exposure system exposure, for both automatic and manual
Nikon's exclusive 3D-Color Matrix Metering II operation. This meter is ideally suited for
achieves optimum exposure that is able to general photography and particularly effective
more precisely determine the position and when precious time will not allow you to make
size of shadow or highlight areas through manual selections. Nikon's exclusive 3D-Color
new technology developed for the Nikon Matrix Metering II is unequaled in speed,
1,005-pixel RGB Exposure/Color Matrix accuracy and efficiency.
Metering Sensor. This innovative system • Variable Center-weighted Metering
evaluates brightness, color, contrast, concentrates 75% of sensitivity within the
selected focus area and camera-to-subject center-weighted circle and the remaining
25% in the surrounding area, enabling more
precise results in conditions where lighting
1,005-pixel Exposure Final
RGB quantization exposure
differs greatly at the periphery of the shot.
Sensor algorithm
value
This meter is ideally suited for capturing
+ / –
Correction
Exposure
Value
portraits and for high-contrast conditions.
evaluation
algorithm
Estimates
overexposed areas
3D-Color Matrix Metering II better adjusts to overcome washed-out
highlights
• Spot Metering is an excellent solution Broad ISO sensitivity range
when the lighting on your subject is markedly The D200 offers a range of sensitivity broad
different from that in the rest of the frame. enough to satisfy your needs throughout
Supporting both the 7 wide-area AF and diverse lighting conditions. Sensitivity can be
11-area AF groups of the new AF system, set manually between ISO 100 and 1600 in
it provides precise metering by reading a increments of 1/3 EV, or increased to HI-1
3mm-diameter area that corresponds to settings for those special occasions that call
the active AF area, even when using the for yet higher sensitivity. Automatic sensitivity
Dynamic AF modes. This meter is ideally adjustment is also available, freeing you to
suited for those times when you want more concentrate on composition.
personal control.
Options for Image Optimization
Exposure modes A range of easily accessed optimization
Available exposure modes include [P] options produces images tuned to more
Programmed Auto with Flexible Program, closely match your intended results.
[S] Shutter-Priority Auto, [A] Aperture-Priority Optimization of sharpening, tone (contrast),
Auto, and [M] Manual. color, saturation and hue with choices from
[P] Auto Multi Program mode automatically Normal, Softer, Vivid, More vivid, Portrait,
sets both shutter speed and aperture, and Custom and Black-and-white Optimization
includes Flexible Program for swift selection closely tailors results to the scene at hand or
of alternate combinations. the intended use of the image.
[S] Shutter-Priority Auto offers shutter speed
selection from 1/8,000 to 30 seconds.
[A] Aperture-Priority Auto allows free
selection from among all aperture settings.
[M] Manual gives full control over both
shutter speed and aperture.
White balance control
The flexible options for matching white
balance to the light source of the shot
include Advanced Auto white balance,
which capably handles most situations,
white balance bracketing, a choice of
manual settings, including direct selection of
Kelvin color temperature and selections for
specific lighting situations with fine-tuning
(Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight,
Flash, Cloudy, and Shade), as well as a
preset option for using a gray or white object
as a white balance reference.
Color mode options
Nikon's advanced color reproduction system
optimizes three color modes to best match
the specific assignment and workflow
environment.
Mode I: renders more natural-looking skin
tones in portraits (Color profile:
Adobe RGB or sRGB)
Mode II: realizes a wider color reproduction
range for high-quality output with
a wider color gamut (Color profile:
Adobe RGB)
Mode III: renders more vivid landscape
colors and greenery (Color profile:
Adobe RGB or sRGB)
Black-and-white Optimization
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Multiple exposure
This creative function enables you to create
a single image from up to 10 separate
exposures within the camera, producing
imaginative results.
Image overlay function
Create a composite image in-camera from
two selected NEF (RAW) images, taking
advantage of precise opacity control for each
of the images to achieve your desired result.
The original files remain unaffected, and the
composite image produced can be saved in
either RAW, JPEG or TIFF format.
GPS (Global Positioning System) support
Connect a GPS unit using the GPS Adapter
Cord (MC-35, optionally available), and
record data on latitude, longitude, elevation
and UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
directly to the file for each image.