Exploring the
Nikon D200
I
f you've gone through the Quick Tour and gained some
basic familiarity with the layout and controls of the Nikon
D200, you've probably gone out and taken some initial pic-
tures with your camera. Even a few hours' of work with this
advanced tool has probably whetted your appetite to learn
more about the D200's features and how to use them.
For many of you, some of the information in this chapter will
be a bit of a review. The D200 is a more sophisticated camera
than Nikon's entry-level models, like the D70s and D50, so a
hefty number of purchasers will be veteran photographers with
extensive experience with digital single lens reflexes (dSLRs).
It's likely that you've accumulated a year or two working with
another Nikon digital SLR, perhaps even one of the pro mod-
els. (The D200 makes a great adjunct to the Nikon D2X!)
However, I think you'll still find the roadmap features of this
chapter useful for helping you locate the key controls amidst
the bewildering array of dials and buttons that cover just
about every surface of the D200.
On the other hand, many new D200 owners are not old
hands when it comes to digital SLR photography. Learning to
use a D200 as a first dSLR poses a bit more of a challenge,
but you won't have to upgrade in a short time as your needs
outgrow the capabilities of your camera. It's likely that the
D200 will serve you well for a long, long time.
For D200 owners in this category, I'm providing a bit more
detail on controls and features in this chapter and those that
follow. It's likely that you'll find the information in this book
more accessible and easier to understand than the descriptions
in the manual furnished with your camera. However, this book
isn't intended to completely replace the manual — you'll still
want to use it to look up seldom-used settings and options —
but it will help you use your camera effectively more quickly.
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C H A P T E R
In This Chapter
Up front
Viewfinder display
Viewing and playing
back images
Activating the onboard
flash
Semiautomatic and
Manual exposure
modes
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