Thank you for the nice translation.
alabaster
wrote:
The D200 approximate specification is :
1. 10.4 million pixel CCD, 4 channels high speed read, supports
5FPS RAW, but does not have D2X the 2X crop option
On line with Sony's new sensor and fits previous rumors. Also allows the D2X to have a bit of an edge. Perhaps a 1.6 crop, however, if it is the Sony sensor.
2. Based on F6 body, but modified and having less metal in the
construction However, the feel of the body is similar to that of
the F6
Sounds life a perfect prosumer, upgrades the D70, but still leaves room for the D2 series.
3. Based on F6 11 point focus pattern, but there are a further 7
focus points to choose from (This bit is a bit hard to fathom)
Sounds like CAM-2000 - that'd be great.
4. 2.5" LCD, 230,000 pixels
Wow. Same as the D2's, nice inclusion!
5. Same in camera flash as D70, but with the addition of provides
more formidable flash control functions
Yeah. Very important for this segment, as it can be a master to a SB600 or just use as is.
6. Outstanding power source and power management system management
system, uses a new 1,500 mAH lithium battery in the hand grip, or 6
nickel metal hydride batteries externally (MBD200??). So one may
choose battery type, and the camera electronics fully displays the
nickel hydrogen battery the performance.
They much balley-hooed verticle grip option. Nice to have.
7. Outstanding high ISO performance ability: the sensor has very
good performance at ISO 3,200.
Good. Like the Hi2 on the D2s but a more straight -forward naming. Again, ups the D70s.
8. The APS size (DX) sensor use has enabled further advances in
lens miniaturization, as powerfully illustrated by the
simultaneously released AF-S VR 18-200/3.5-5.6DX. Not only does
this greatly enhance user convenience, but the image quality is
should satisfy even a nitpicking specialized photographer's eye!
Long live DX!
No need for full frame here, if Nikon ever decides to go that route.
9. Outstanding performance for the the price (Less than the Canon
5D but not half the price)
I am guessing about $2000 which while a stretch for many serious amatuers and semi-pros, may be such a great camera that it tempts nonetheless.
10. Like the D2 series, manual lens specification can be input.
11. Available before Christmas, so there will be many people
jumping with joy at the bright D200 show jumping out of their gift
box!
Would be good timing.
The new four small lamps micro distance dodges the lamp (?)
BUT IS ANY OF IT TRUE?
If it is, then Nikon has really responded with a hard counter-punch to Canon's gut after being on the ropes for a short while. Let's hope it is.
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Geoff B
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