Comments on: Nikon D200 Review

By: Gani

Gani — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:43:53 +0000

do check this site out: http://www.noendpress.com/pvachier/cameras/nikon_D200.php

It says that the D200 is not like the lower level cameras that sharpens the photo. It gives the user to sharpen as much as they want. I think can do this either in the camera or using softwares such as Photoshop. Considering between this and D80…

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By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:41:52 +0000

To the people that are complaining about a review of such an “old” camera, let me ask; do any of you actually really ever get settled in with your camera to the point it becomes second nature to you? Or do you just jump on the hottest trend and the next best thing because your work is boring and buying the latest and greatest is a better diversion than improving your skills?

I have been using the Nikon D200 since its release, and when Best Buy has is $599.95 I bought 2 more of them instead of any of the new wonder gizmos. Why? Because I am not in business to make Nikon, Canon, or any other camera manufacturer money, I am in business to make myself money.

Statistically, I would be willing to wager that very few “pro’s” actually use the latest and greatest crap. Simply because of the same mindset, which is the bottom line. Unfortunately, we never hear things like that because of the “group think” mentality of the internet which comes from a very small minority who just screams loader than anyone else.

People jumping on the new high iso trend and new blah blah this and that gizmo make me wonder, how on earth photography was even possible before the year of the Nikon D3.

I will own a Nikon D3 someday, simply because my D200′s will die in a few years, and I will be able to buy your state of the art D3 in perfect condition with 10k clicks off of Ebay for 1k because your the suckers who value buying fancy toys to stare out instead of doing anything useful with them like making a damn image. If this isn’t true then why are their always D2X on the used market for next to nothing with low shutter counts? The same thing will be said for the D3, D4, D5, D6, and D453535353535

So to all the rich folks out there, who buy the latest and greatest crap, I say thanks in advance for letting “pros” like me capitalize on your vanity and lust. With the money I save making better images than you could ever dream, I will be able to retire early, put my kids through college, and pay my mortgage off in no time.

Until I get your D3 for next to nothing, you will have to pry my exceptionally wonderful Nikon D200′s from my cold dead hands.

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By: JDbabtist

JDbabtist — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:04:13 +0000

totally cool camera for d price.

By: Adrian

Adrian — Fri, 29 May 2009 06:16:33 +0000

is funny how even the newest stuff also has its disadvantages. nothing is perfect. I just purchased the D200 a couple of weeks ago. soon after that my dad went out and bought the D300. he came over my house and we took pictures of the exact same thing inside my house. The exposure was A LOT BETTER on my D200. Yes, the D300 is an awesome camera with newer technology and it does do other things very nicely, but so does the D200. my dad spent about $2,700 for his D300 and the 18-200 VR lens. I spent $1,550 on my D200, 18-55VR, 11-16 2.8 Tokina, 50mm 1.8 and photo software. ha ha ha! my pictures can be just as sharp as his and still have 1K in my pocket for other goodies including batteries. Ken Rockwell mentions on his D300 review to trash the D200??? I dont think so.

By: Lee Miles

Lee Miles — Tue, 05 May 2009 21:01:20 +0000

In the field of digital photography i am a newcomer of only 4 years as opposed to 30 using film/plate cameras. I have had a D200 for 2 years and am just getting to know it. I have found that digital changes so fast I am amazed that guys can learn a new camera then rush out and buy another 6 months later when new techknolegy appears. Personally I have found the D200 is a bit poor in metering and can underexpose anything between a half to three quaters of a stop its not a problem and just needs compensating for. There seems these days to be an obsession with pixels I have seen images taken on a 4 meg Olympus that you could cut your finger on, why because the lens was excellent the D200 is a good workman like camera and in digital terms although a bit long in the tooth is very capably and the build quality is as good as any Nikon around. Age does not stop a camera from producing good results despite not having everything the more up to date DSLR’s have, you just need to know its limitations (all cameras have them) Excellent results are possible even on a relitive old timer (ask anyone who still runs a Gandolfi 10 X 8 or Blad 6×6 with a Planner lens)

By: WWP

WWP — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:30:55 +0000

Just reading up on the D200, which I ordered yesterday from Best Buy. I currently have only a D300, and I love it. But I don’t do anything with it I can’t do with a D200 except a small amount of low light stuff and 14 bit macro. I believe it is going to be an excellent second camera. It will come in very handy at ball games where I occasionally have to switch to a short lens. Now I can just strap the D200 and a 105mm or 50mm to my belly. Reviews like this are very helpful because they point out advantages and disadvantages which sometimes saves me the effort of trial and error. Thanks for the review.

By: Brumby

Brumby — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 02:50:35 +0000

I tend to agree with Rosa, I went from a D40X to the D200, and find that the D200 seems to be a bit softer. It is as someone pointed out possibly a photographer problem, there is a lot more to set on the 200, but it is still a great camera and I hope will still be in my bag for many years to come.
And as for the comment about Fuji, I would just say that if you buy one make sure you get an extended warranty. Mine spent more time being repaired than it did in my bag. The best move I ever made was dumping it, even though it was still under warranty.

By: sunny

sunny — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:57:45 +0000

The D200 is only 600 at best buy. i just can’t help but to get it. the built is much better than by 40x. The d300 is a much better camera, but for 600 bucks there is nothing bad to say from a starter.