Nikon D200
MAJOR MAJOR D200 UPDATE - 10/27/2005
Nikon leaked yet ANOTHER webpage, this time with the Estimated Selling Price of US$1700!!! Wow, great news...well for Nikonian glass owners :) On caveat, 10.2MP might be the number and not 12.4MP...still more then I need.
MAJOR UPDATE - 10/26/2005
REAL Photos of the Nikon D200 have been leaked, view them below. Also, information about the actual specs of this camera:
* DX Format with 12.4 10.2 ??? 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 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 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 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
http://www.nikond200.com/