D200 body only for $599 at BB (new in box)

[andylawcc]

http://forums.anandtech.com/me...=2280345&enterthread=y

 

[996GT2]

This may be a very good deal for you depending on your needs. The D200 was a great camera in its day, but the D300 is much, much better. The D200 is fast and solidly built, but its high ISO performance leaves a lot to be desired. It's also kind of a battery sucker...most DSLRs can get over 1000 pictures on a single charge, but on the D200 it was hard trying to get 500 or 600 pics on a single charge.

 

[ElFenix]

40D basically matches the D200 on the canon side, with better high sensitivity performance.

 

[996GT2]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
40D basically matches the D200 on the canon side, with better high sensitivity performance.

It costs more than $600 new though. You can find many 40Ds on sale for $650 or so, but they aren't new.

I would say the 40D is in between the D200 and D300. It's faster than the D200 and D300 in continuous shooting, has high ISO capabilities similar to the D300, but doesn't have a VGA screen, 51 point AF, or as solid of a body as a D300.

 

[xchangx]

Originally posted by: 996GT2

Originally posted by: ElFenix
40D basically matches the D200 on the canon side, with better high sensitivity performance.

It costs more than $600 new though. You can find many 40Ds on sale for $650 or so, but they aren't new.

I would say the 40D is in between the D200 and D300. It's faster than the D200 and D300 in continuous shooting, has high ISO capabilities similar to the D300, but doesn't have a VGA screen, 51 point AF, or as solid of a body as a D300.

Not if you have the battery grip for the D300 (up to 8fps)

 

[twistedlogic]

I saw this over at the Cafe.

If is wasn't for its poorer high ISO performance and strong AA filter I'd be all over it. Magnesium alloy body, 5 FPS, 10.2 MP, sealed body, for only $599, yummy.

Instead I think I'll invest in more glass and keep shooting till I see the next generation of bodies.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: 996GT2

It costs more than $600 new though. You can find many 40Ds on sale for $650 or so, but they aren't new.

I would say the 40D is in between the D200 and D300. It's faster than the D200 and D300 in continuous shooting, has high ISO capabilities similar to the D300, but doesn't have a VGA screen, 51 point AF, or as solid of a body as a D300.

like i said, 40D basically matches the D200. the fact that it's not quite a D300 makes sense, then.

 

[jpeyton]

The D200 will deliver in good light; high ISO IQ lacks. If high ISO is your thing, get a D90/40D.

 

[finbarqs]

well, D200 was quite frankly the last CCD sensor camera that nikon released (professional at least). So people who loves the CCD look, jump on it!

 

[finbarqs]

or save up and get a D700!

 

[996GT2]

Originally posted by: finbarqs
well, D200 was quite frankly the last CCD sensor camera that nikon released (professional at least). So people who loves the CCD look, jump on it!

If speed is not a factor, the D80 has a modified version of the D200's CCD sensor that is slightly better at higher ISOs.

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: 996GT2

Originally posted by: finbarqs
well, D200 was quite frankly the last CCD sensor camera that nikon released (professional at least). So people who loves the CCD look, jump on it!

If speed is not a factor, the D80 has a modified version of the D200's CCD sensor that is slightly better at higher ISOs.

& it's still possible to get amazing photos out of them, heck I even know people who are still taking vastly better photos with the D70 and D70s than I can with my D80.

 

[996GT2]

Originally posted by: dug777

Originally posted by: 996GT2

Originally posted by: finbarqs
well, D200 was quite frankly the last CCD sensor camera that nikon released (professional at least). So people who loves the CCD look, jump on it!

If speed is not a factor, the D80 has a modified version of the D200's CCD sensor that is slightly better at higher ISOs.

& it's still possible to get amazing photos out of them, heck I even know people who are still taking vastly better photos with the D70 and D70s than I can with my D80.

Yep, photography is 75% skill and 25% everything else.

Give a pro a $10 disposable camera and he'll make some very nice shots with it. Give a complete n00b a Hasselblad and he'll still take nothing more than snapshots with it.

 

[foghorn67]

One of my favorite wedding photogs still uses a D200/D80 combo. He regulated his Nikon based Fuji DSLR to backup and specialty applications. (Just too slow)
He's not even thinking about the new models, just concentrating his funds towards other aspects of his business. (software, lighting, album work, etc.)

 

[finbarqs]

remember, there are a lot of CCD purist who still say that CCD's are sharper than CMOS sensors. personally I've shot with both, and I do get the feeling that CCD's has a slight edge in the "tack sharpness". Though this might be true before when CMOS hasn't matured yet, the current CMOS sensor can easily match the once thought to be the ONLY advantage of CCD's. Anyways, 600 bucks for a weather sealed CCD camera that uses Compact Flash isn't bad either... But then, I'm not a sport photographer, so I couldn't care less about the FPS during continuous shooting. But then again, I would see if the Fuji's S5 PRO can be had for the same price as the D200... (I would match rather have the Fuji camera than the Nikon)