The D200 is Nikon's powerful mid-range dSLR. It has a 10.2-megapixel Nikon DX CCD sensor capable of capturing up to 3,872 x 2,592 pixel images. The D200 has the same high-quality image processing system and 11-point automatic focus found on the professional D2x.

The camera also comes with a 3D Color Matrix Metering II system that automatically calculates optimum brightness, color, contrast, selected focus area, and camera-to-subject distance for almost any situation. The result is a stunning, well balanced photo whether you are operating in automatic or manual mode.

One of the coolest features of the D200 is the ability to take multiple exposures, effectively creating 10 separate images that can be brought together to create one highly detailed image. It's possible to create very vivid and imaginative photos with this feature.

The D200 can power up in about 0.15 seconds, has a bright 2.5-inch LCD color display, has a five frame-per-second continuous shooting mode, 100 to1600 ISO sensitivity.

Price: about $1600 for the body only, $1800 with a 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5  Nikkor Zoom Lens.

Key Features:
  • 10.2-megapixel digital SLR camera captures images with professional-quality sharpness and color
  • Large, eye-level optical viewfinder with 0.94x magnification for clear, precise compositions
  • Rugged, lightweight magnesium alloy chassis and body protects technologies and mechanisms
  • Shoots five frames-per-second, and has a fast SLR response with instant power-up, super-quick shutter release time, and shortened viewfinder blackout time
  • Large, 2.5-inch LCD monitor with wide angle viewing up to 170 degrees