Nikon D200

Review summary: Digital SLR camera with 10.2-megapixel sensor and 64mm LCD

Pros: Plentiful controls and accessories ; strong performance ; excellent image quality ; rugged body

Cons: JPEG artefacts crimp image quality ; no TIFF mode

Verdict: Aggressively priced and stuffed with pro-quality features, the rugged Nikon D200 digital SLR offers the best of the D2X at less than half the price

Award: Best Buy!

Review summary: Sitting between the company's D2-series and the popular D70s, Nikon's 10.2-megapixel D200 is the long-overdue replacement for the D100 digital SLR. It uses the same DX-size CCD sensor as its six-megapixel forerunner, and is compatible with many Nikkor ...

Pros: Rugged, compact body with superbly versatile 11-point AF system. Large bright viewfinder and incredible range of custom options.

Cons: Basic RAW processing software, and the 1/250 flash sync is on the low side.

Verdict: It's impossible not to be impressed by the Nikon D200. It takes customization and performance of mid-range models to the next level, and for many Nikon users it makes an extremely attractive proposition as a step-up from the D70s, or as a leaner ...

Verdict: This model bridges Nikon's consumer and pro SLRs.

Pros: Plentiful controls and accessories; strong performance; excellent image quality; rugged body

Cons: JPEG artifacts crimp image quality; no TIFF mode

Verdict: To the left of the hotshoe on the top panel is a lockable mode dial similar to the one found on the Nikon D2X.

Pros: Plentiful controls and accessories ; strong performance ; excellent image quality ; rugged body

Cons: JPEG artifacts crimp image quality ; no TIFF mode

Verdict: Aggressively priced and stuffed with pro-quality features, the rugged Nikon D200 digital SLR offers the best of the D2X at about one-third the price.