Review of the Nikon D200 | Nikon D200 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

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	• Nikon D200 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) Nikon Nikon average customer review:based on 133 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Nikon got it right

Nikon got it right with this Baby. Its fast, lots of features that will suit an advanced amateur or even a pro. If you have the money, and you have considered on buying the D80, step up and spend the extra money on the D200. Its well worth the upgrade.

Review of the Nikon D200

I would like to start out by saying that Nikon D200 is the finest camera that I have ever owned. I started out my Nikon adventure with the Nikon N70 film camera. I then moved up to the Nikon Cool PIX 950 then 990. Neither of these cameras had removable lenses and were toys. A couple of yeas ago I moved up to the Nikon D100. This is a very fine camera, but is too complex for the average user.

Out of the box the D200 has evolved in so many ways. Nikon has vastly simplified the camera user interface to where it makes sense. For instance, for general shooting the use can put the camera into the totally automatic shooting mode, "P." There are just four modes of operation. The first is, "P," which I just mentioned. The second it the aperture preferred, "A," mode. The next is the shutter preferred, "A," mode. The last is the total manual, "M," mode. All of these controls are right on the top of the camera by the right hand along with the E/V control and the two dials that control the aperture and shutter speed. On the other side are the controls for White Balance, ISO setting and Image Quality settings.

I use my camera mostly for still life, but have lately been shooting people. In gatherings like picnics under shelters or in rental halls it is advisable to buy the Nikon SB-800 flash.

My first test of this camera was taking some macro photos. I put a few of this on Flickr [...] to demonstrate the camera. These were taken with a Nikon Micro-Nikor 60mm lens and a Sigma 30-200 mm zoom. They are all hand held images and with poor outdoor lighting.

I have been having difficulties in taking large objects with too little room to shoot. I got a Nikon 18 - 55 mm wide angle zoom which now allows this camera to capture thins like cars that are behind a rope in a single frame. I also want to take pictures of a brand new Victorian carousel in the area. I needed a wider angle to individually photograph each animal without the fence around it. This as well as other Nikon cameras magnify the image size by 1.5 times. My new 18-55 mm lens is actually 27 - 82.5 mm. This was also true for the D100.

Ergonomically this is an excellent camera. I have extremely painful arthritis in my hands and fingers. I have just shot three events with this camera each even was from one and a half to three hours long. At the end of each shoot I never notice any extra pain from strain. I guess that they place all the dials and buttons in the correct place. I usually use the neck strap to carry the camera around my neck when shooting. I always hold the camera by my sit ready to shoot. It seams to have a very good balance / feel to it. I have not had a single pre-fire / miss-fire yet. However, I wish that they had put the lens mode selector in a different place. I have on two occasions moved the selector from single to manual. I do admit that I tens to gram more camera than I should. For my next test I am planning to try shooting through my microscope. My D100 works well with the microscope I believe that the D200 should work as well.

I believe that Nikon has a real winner with the D200. In all the ways that I like to use a camera it is working out quite well. If you have had some experience with other type digitals it should be very easy to switch over. If you have lenses form other Nikon cameras you will find that you can still use them. If you want a camera that does nearly everything that the top of the line professional cameras can then this one is a real winner.

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A lot has already been said about this camera, so there is no point in going into technical details again. This camera is for the photographer who wants to tinker with his photos, to grow into and learn new tricks with her SLR. A good compromise between lower models like the D70 and D40, and top models like the D2X, etc. This might be "too much camera" for the individual who simply wants to shoot, but if you want to be able to grow with your art, to experiment as your skills mature, the D200 will be certainly able to keep up with you.

Durable construction, handles the elements well. Mine has spent more than its share of time in steamy, rainy jungles. Its white balance settings, etc. really allow a high level of customization in your photography. Shoot images that are as soft or vivid, cold or warm as you want them to be.

Those who are unused to, or have forgotten what it is like to hold a full-size SLR should note that the D200 has some heft to it. It's not overly heavy, but veteran SLR shooters will find it reassuring while novices might be surprised by it. It is noticeably heavier than a D70, etc.

If you are having trouble deciding on this camera, understand that it is well worth the money, providing that you want something beyond just taking pictures. The D200 is like an artist's paintbrush- it allows you to follow the possibilities of your mind.

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Solid made camera.

I did about two months of reseach on the internet and speaking to professional photographers. The majority recommended the Nikon D200. Has a great deal of capability. Highly recommned it. Understand Nikon is comming out with D300 I believe -- according to serveral sources it is suppose to be about 14-15 MG per shot. Price should also increase according. Highly recommend the D200 with extra battery drive and the 18mm to 300 tele lens.

Best DSLR I have ever owned

Well, that's not saying too much. I got this camera to complement the Nikon D80, while shooting weddings. You could say that I am the proverbial "serious amateur." I have lots to learn about, both, the D80 and the D200. I have found that D200 will grow with me. As complex as the D200 can be, I'm finding it easier to use than the D80. Meaning that, I find the function modes easier to change than the D80. I like the ISO, QUAL and WB function button all together on top, very nice. Don't get me wrong, I love my D80, but the D200 is definately "a step above." When you put this camera in your hand, you know you have definately stepped away from the proverbial "point and shoot." There aren't any automatic modes options. For the most part, this camera is fully manual. And, it makes manual more fun to learn. Great camera. What's next Nikon?

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