Nikon's 1999 APS zoom compact — 24-48mm lens, infrared autofocus, built-in flash, drop-in film loading.
The Nikon Nuvis 200 was a compact autofocus point-and-shoot for the Advanced Photo System (APS), introduced by Nikon in 1999. It sat in the affordable zoom tier of the Nuvis family, above basic fixed-lens models and alongside stablemates such as the Nuvis S and Nuvis 75i, aimed at casual snapshooters who wanted APS drop-in film loading with a modest zoom.
It carried a 24-48mm zoom lens with a macro setting, active infrared autofocus working from 0.6m to infinity, and fully automatic exposure with shutter speeds from 1/5 to 1/360 second. A built-in flash handled low light, and the camera offered the APS system's selectable print formats. The plastic body, offered in a champagne finish, measured roughly 113 x 62 x 38mm and weighed about 170g.
This is a simple, pocketable snapshot camera with no manual control, suited to collectors of APS gear or anyone documenting the late-1990s point-and-shoot era. The 2x zoom range is short by later standards, and the wide 24mm APS focal length equates to a moderate wide-angle on the smaller APS frame. Operation is entirely automated, so there is little to learn and little to adjust.
APS film was discontinued in 2011 and only expired stock remains, so most Nuvis 200s now sell as display pieces or for experimental use with old film. If shooting is intended, check that the camera powers up, the flash charges, and the film door and drive motor cycle correctly; a working battery is required for any function. Expired APS film is costly to process with few labs remaining.