D200, Rumour, Innuendo and a new hope...

[Raskill]

Found these alleged D200 specs. Don't know if they have been posted already, or if they have, how many times...

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

If these specs are right, I want one. Now, how to convince the minister...

Info from herehttp://www.livingroom.org.au/photolog/reviews/nikon/nikon_d200.php

[Raskill]

Supposed image of the D200:



Image from same website as specs.

Apparently it's appeared on the cover of a Japanese Tech magazine.

Am I just fanning the rumour flames here???

[birddog114]

Raskill,
It's in history now mate! lot of flames and bashed over DPR about these specs and pics and the reputable & credibility of the website is 0 - none.
Stay with what you have, be happy and go out shooting.
It'll be announced and released but time will tell.

[Onyx]

That badly butchered image is a Fuji S3 if ever I saw one...

[Nnnnsic]

I like how the image doesn't look anything like a modern Nikon body.