Nikon D200 Body Only

Pros: excellent value for money - solid build

Cons: dust on the sensor - but that's a con for all digital SLR's

Review: I bought a D200 about 6 months ago and it was my first leap into the digital SLR. After initial disappointment with image quality (I had previously been using medium format equipment) I took the time to learn about RAW conversion and digital imaging...

Pros: overall features and build quality

Cons: a little heavy, but not a problem

Review: Overall, the camera is a great buy at a great price. The features of the D200 are quite amazing and superb build. Great upgrade from other Nikon cameras with professional feel. Body has a nice strong feeling and has great fitment for my hands. I...

Pros: D2x D.N.A. Strong body build, features. Great for the rough and tumble photo beings.

Cons: Expensive,heavy for some,D80 weakens the D200s case.

The Bottom Line: A camera of the times. 2005 sweetheart. 2006 has another sweetheart, the D80.

Review: Everyone has very well documented the features and performance of the D200 beautifully, so hopefully I will not repeat too many observations here.

I own the Nikon D70s as well, and have a basic compliment of lenses. The 70mm to 300mm and...

Pros: Sharpest pictures ever

Cons: Autofocus

Review: This is a great camera that will deliver super sharp images . . . unless you use autofocus. I've given the autofocus every chance. It simply does not work. I've assumed it was a software shortcoming but I don't know that. The answer is, of course,...

Pros: Good Feel, fast reaction and huge buffer. Menus logical Quiet and responsive camera.

Cons: Soft Focus make it difficult to get a nice image

The Bottom Line: Test this camera in your hand before buying it. Soft focus problem in not in all D200's but with so many threads and posts why chance it?

Review: I purchased the D200 with the 18-200 combo in October of 2006. I started shooting with the enthusiasm that comes with new equipment however I was feeling disappointed with the results. It seemed that even in daylight conditions I was getting soft...

Pros: Magnesium body
Pro features
Size

Cons: No sensor for ML-L3

The Bottom Line: This may be "old" technology, but with the price coming down to $600 (from likr $1600), it's well worth it.

Review: I've been jonsin' for the D200 for about a year, and finally got one. At $600, the price was right.

This won't be a technical review; it's a user review, because I'm no technician. You want specs, go to dpreview.com.

This is my fourth...

Pros: Matrix metering, smart ergonomics, superior image quality to the D70

Cons: Poor value, non-pro warranty autofocus not pro level, camera confused in demanding situations.

The Bottom Line: Stick with your D70, or get the D2X

Review: Like most people here I wrote a a glowing review when I had first purchased the D200. This can be a poor time to write because people can be hypnotized by an expensive new toy.

Over a period of six months I have changed my opinion about...

Pros: Easy to use; large viewing screen; one of the best viewfinders.

Cons: Initial bobble with the shutter problem.

The Bottom Line: Get it! If you have a D1X at twice the price, dump it and get this.

Review: I definitely think Nikon has a winner here. Originally I was going to get a D70s but when I heard about the D200, I waited. I'm glad I did....well, based on four days of use.

I placed my D200 on order in mid February. I was immediately...

Pros: Solid but not too heavy, excellent ergonomics, smart design

Cons: The flash sync and remote socket protection caps fall off too easily.

The Bottom Line: I have recommended this camera to several other buyers and they all report back that they are well pleased with the D200.

Review: The D200 fits into the Nikon range between the professional D2 and the consumer models (D50, D70 etc.). It provides good value for money and a solid, reliable basis for digital photography. The ergonomics are excellent and attention to detail is...