Nikon D200 BODY Digital Camera
Monday, August 31st, 2009 at
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The Nikon D200 DSLR promises an extremely satisfying shooting experience, with a winning combination of quality, performance, construction and advanced system features. Employing a newly developed 10.2 effective megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor, the D200 captures images with remarkable resolution and clarity…. more >>
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Review by Mo for Nikon D200 BODY Digital Camera
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I recently bought this camera after my Nikon D2H started to develop a fault. I have been very impressed with this camera as it is almost the same as the top-end Nikon cameras like D2H & D2x difference being its not fast as the D2H (8fps) or powerful as D2X (12.4mp) or has the shooting capacity (800 shots), and body shape both of which have verical grip but all other features and controls are present.
It is bulit superbly, with sturdy ergonomics and the feel of robustness that gives the user the confidence of longevity.
The camera is packed full of features, too many to go through here, but I love the control placements, access, large screen, comfortable grip, and 5fps burst.
I use my camera for sport, wedding and event photography and it has proved itself easily.
I also have a D80 which i use as a 2nd body, this too shares a lot of features like the D200, but is no way near as sturdy or fast, although it is easier to use at times. The D80 does have better scrolling using the jog dialswhich makes going through pictures in preview mode much easier.
I would recommend good optics, Nikon is renowned for having excellent optics, but at the higher end of the scale these are expensive. I would also suggest buy external flash gun (Nikon SB800) additional cells and a good qulaity camera bag.
I have been a Nikon man for a while and whilst the Canon camera package is good, I doubt I can convert myself over especially at this range of the price bracket, there really is not a DSLR that is so talented.
Review by S. Broadbent for Nikon D200 BODY Digital Camera
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I upgraded from the Nikon D70 to the D200 and I am knocked out by it.
The build quality is superb and the feel of the camera in your hands is great. The controls and menu system are intuitive. The resolution and detail is brilliant, noticably superior to the D70 and certainly capable of enlarging to poster size with vivid detail. In fact unless you have a very specialised need I cannot see why you could poosibly require more. The metering system is very accurate under virtually all circumstances and the inclusion of a multiple exposure (and image overlay) feature means I can’t find anything you could do with a film camera that the D200 cannot do, (including black & white).
Also having researched this camera against the D2X for the price tag there is no contest in my opinion.
Review by Treescaper for Nikon D200 BODY Digital Camera
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This is only my 6th camera purchase in 45 years. Brownie 127, Zenith E, Miranda Sensomat, Olympus OM1, and for the last 6 years, an Olympus 1.3Mp digital snapshot camera. If you’re similarly inclined, and if you’ve found yourself taking great digital pictures at lousy quality over the past few years, then reward yourself now. This is, as my kids would say, an absolutely awesome piece of kit. The build quality needs to be felt to be understood, and the ergonomic design is outstanding. The vast array of functions seems daunting at first, but the buttons and control wheels are so amazingly well placed that this camera will become a natural extension to your hands and eye in no time at all. Straight out of the box, with everything set to auto, I took a picture to die for on the first outing. Lens quality – even the cheap basic 18-70 – is terrific. Autofocus ‘just works’, exposure metering hasn’t let me down yet, and the ability to work with all modes down to full manual is well laid out and easy to switch in a hurry. The TTL Flash gives this an intelligent flash which I have hardly stretched yet, but looks good indeed. Various comments about battery life, but to me shooting a 2Gb CF card with 320 fine quality large JPG images is adequate on one charge. Spare battery would be a useful purchase though.
Quite simply, if you’re thinking of spending £600 on a plastic DSLR, spending double the money on a magnesium alloy gem as well designed and engineered as this is a no brainer. Go on – you deserve it!
Review by Paul Hodgson for Nikon D200 BODY Digital Camera
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not bragging honest!
I’m a pro photographer and bought these cameras to complement my growing equipment stash and have been very pleased with the results.
Buyer beware though – the manual doesn’t make for a straight forward read. instead spend a little more cash and by the Thom Hogan cd book from http://www.bythom.com
Once you understand the camera you’ll adore it.
PS…if you plan on shooting in available light with high iso settings then I’d think of buying perhaps a full frame Canon (5D or 1Dsmk2) but they’re significantly more expensive.
Mostly though this camera feels just right in your hands – it feels like it’s made from top quality materials and the engine inside has more configurations than you’ll ultimately need. Buy some image software to accompany the D200 and you’ll be set for life (well, until the next gen of cameras raise the bar higher).
Software I’d recommend –
catalogue you digital library everytime – Adobe Lightroom will do that and much more.
For significant image alterations absolutely recommend…
Adobe CS2 or CS3. For most CS2 will start sell for less with the introduction of CS3 but will be more than most will need. If you have the money – CS3, if not, find a copy of CS2 but Lightroom is where I’d begin.
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Start writing out your cheque now. I can not find fault with this camera. I have been eyeing up digital cameras for the past 2 years sticking to my trusty Contax, but finally decided to take the plunge. There is nothing this camera can not do and the 10.8 mega pixel should keep even the proffessionals happy. The only thing I could say is that if you are buying this as a kit try and get the equally awsome 18~200mm VR zoom lens it will do everything you will not need another lens. Okay SLR is all about being able to change lenses but with my old film camera I used 2 out of my 6 lenses & mainly kept to one well this lens will do all the things you are goimg to need. There is a waiting list for both as I write this but put your name down NOW.!!