Nikon D200 10.2 MP Digital SLR Camera - Black (Body only)

This is a fantastic camera. Having gone from a D50 which I thought was good to a more professional camera the difference is massive, but well worth investing in. The speed, megapixels and the ease of changing the settings such as the ISO and the exposure is impressive. There are other options on the D200 similar to my partners D2Xs, but I much prefer the D200 for ease of use, weight and overall performance. After a shoot when we load the pictures up, it's not easy to tell which camera took which shot. For anyone wanting a professional DSLR without wanting to pay thousands, I can't recommend thd D200 highly enough.

The D200 is IMO the best of the prosumer DSLRs of its period. If pixel rating is not an issue, ie you are not concerned about generating high res images, then this represents a superb budget buy as a keen photographer investment. I have had these cameras for several years. I take images professionally for the international image library market, magazines and paid for portraits and provided you use the best lenses you can get your hands on, these cameras are as reliable as a metronome.

Having been frustrated with my digital compact (especially the shutter lag) I decided to invest in an SLR. After months of research and comparisons between Canon 40D and Nikon D300, I decided to be sensible and spend less money on a second hand D200. I was very pleased with the price I paid for my camera - half the price of a new D300. When I collected the camera I instantly realised I had made the right choice. I ordered a nikon 18-200mm lens and a spare battery and I haven't stopped clicking since. There is so much to learn with this camera, but you can just set it to Program mode and you don't have to think about anything. Buttons very well positioned to make focus area selection quick and easy, and exposure compensation. The amount of information you can select for each shot is incredible & I look forward to learning what it all means! With the money I saved from buying this instead of a D300 I have been able to buy an excellent all purpose lens which although quite heavy gives very good results, although a little slow. I shall now be buying a 50mm 1.8f lens for portrait which is my favorite subject. I really hope to improve and develop my photography and am assisting at a wedding later this month. Who knows, it may result in a whole new life for me.

The D200 is somwwhat out of favour - its CCD sensor cannot match the most recent Nikon and Canon sensors for higher ISO performance. But even at 1600 ISO the most recent software like Lightroom 3 can do a great job of cleaning up high ISO noise. The result is a professional level camera - construction and customisation options - at an entry level price capable of great results.

One of the best digital SLR cameras that Nikon has ever made.
Good value for money as its an old model now, but still picture quality and plenty of features. You can not go wrong with the powerful Nikon D200.