Cameralabs did some tests on the new Nikon D200 along with Nikon D2x, Canon EOS 5D and Canon EOS 1Ds MK II. They wrote:

“Noise levels on the D200 are very usable up to 800 ISO and slightly better than the D2X, presumably due to the D200′s larger pixel pitch. The results of the Canon 5D and 1Ds Mark II though clearly illustrate the benefit of a larger sensor with a greater pixel pitch. Noise levels are much lower throughout, although especially so at 800 ISO and above. “

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Matt just uploaded a series of comparison shots of Nikon D70s and D200 ISO. He did the test by shooting in compressed RAW, with Nikkor 50mm 1.4 at f8 on both cameras, in A mode. Both set to Normal sharpening and tone. Converted in Nikon Capture. White balance set off the white area of the Whibal card in the picture.

Here’s 100% crop samples of ISO 1600 from both Nikon D200 and D70:

More sample shots of Nikon D200 & Nikon D70s ISO Comparison are available at Matt’s gallery.

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This time a Japaneese website (digitalcamera.impress.co.jp) has recently posted a test comparing the image quality from the two hottest cameras; Nikon D200 and Canon EOS 5D.

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Skyfire, has posted some sample photos and personal opinion of the new Nikon D200 and Canon EOS 5D.

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Uncle Frank, has just posted some samples of the new Nikon D200 shot with 85mm f/1.4 lens. The samples are straight from the camera, with ISO noise reduction was set to normal

Nikon D200 with 85mm @ f/2, ISO 800 & f/1.4, ISO 100

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Fabio Blanco posted his finding on Nikon D200 sample photo taken at iso 800 with Nikon AF-S 600mm f4 at Nital.IT. Noise reduction was also deactivated and the photo was taken in jpeg as the D200 raw cannot be read by current nikon capture version

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Nikon has recently issued a service advisory for EN-EL3 rechargeable lithium ion battery packs due to the possibility of a short circuit causing the battery to overheat and possibly melt, posing a potential hazard to consumers.

The Nikon EN-EL3 battery pack is provided as a supplied accessory with the purchase of Nikon’s digital SLR D100, D70, and D50 cameras. It is also sold separately at retail under Nikon’s model number 26265. The EN-EL3 battery pack involved in this recall was first distributed by Nikon in May 2004 and is still being sold at retail.

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Nikon Japan has recently updated their firmware for Nikon D2X and D2Hs DSLR.

Issues addressed with D2X Firmware Ver. 1.01

- Autofocus performance has been increased.
- An issue that prevented the AF-assist illuminator from firing when the Speedlights listed below were used has been corrected. SB-29S, SB-29, SB-23, SB-22S, SB-22, SB-20.
- In images captured at a shutter speed of 1/250 s with a Speedlight SB-800, set to Distance-priority manual flash (GN), or Manual flash (M) with flash output set to full (M1/1) mounted on the camera, the top portion was often dark. This issue has been addressed. However, under the circumstances described above only, the guide number is reduced from that of full flash output level by approximately 0.6 EV.
- Images captured at white-balance settings of Incandescent, Direct sunlight, Cloudy, Shade, and Choose color temp. tended to have a reddish tint. This issue has been addressed.
- Errors in Dutch menus have been corrected.

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DCViews has recently compared the Sony Cybershot DSC T7 to Nikon Coolpix S3 and wrote:

The Sony Cybershot T7 and the Nikon Coolpix S3 are both ultra compact digital cameras, which perform, despite their small dimensions and weight, above average. The Coolpix S3 is a real ‘point-and-shoot’-camera with little manual control, but handy automatic features. The Sony T7 works mainly automatic, but gives you more control if necessary. Colors and exposure of the pictures of the Sony T7 are better than with the Nikon S3. On detail and noise the cameras perform the same. The Sony Cybershot T7 and the Nikon Coolpix S3 are both good travel partners in back pocket or handbag, with the T7 as a winner on image quality and ‘looks’. But then again, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder…

Sony Cybershot DSC T7 sample photos

- Samples posted @ DCViews
- Samples posted @ Imaging Resource
- Samples posted @ Photoxels

Nikon Coolpix S3 sample photos

- Samples posted @ DCViews

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One of the FredMiranda forum members has posted pictures of Nikon D200 shot with Nikon 12-24 @ ISO 1600. Here are some details:

Nikon D200
12-24mm f/4 DX @ 22 mm
jpeg fine, 3872 x 2592
programmed auto
1/60 @ F8
0 EV
iso 1600
wb auto
front curtain flash (sb800 angled a bit up)
srgb mode 1, saturation and sharpening auto
noise reduction off

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