Country's Mama Loc: Michigan

I am looking at a Nikon D200 on E-bay. Does anyone have an opinion on this camera. Would it make a good second camera? I have a Nikon D3000 now.

ReFlections Loc: From LA to AL

It is a very good camera. It has the older Nikon processor but it has and is still being used quite a bit today. I shot a wedding lately and one of the other photogs was using one and loved it.

Country's Mama Loc: Michigan

Thank you I have 7 min to decide.

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

It's a very capable backup to you other camera. I think it came out in 2005 or "06" at around $1,700. Considered a mid-level camera back then, if the price is right...go for it!

Country's Mama Loc: Michigan

Thank you for your quick reply.
I bid but didn't get it. I wasn't sure how high to go, but there are many listed. I took it to $250. I don't really need another camera but it would be nice to have one that I can use a longer lens on. From my research it doesn't sound like they make anything longer than a 300mm lens for the D3000. Not that I can afford a longer lens right now any way :-D

Mormorazzi Loc: Temple, Texas

$250 is about right. I have a friend who's a well-paid professional photographer ... and has been for 35 years. He has five D200's and keeps different lenses on each of them! Bill is never seen without one. He has absolutely no use for these new-fangled cameras with all the bells and whistles. He "feels" light on the sensor and knows instinctively how to set his parameters! I just keep hoping some of his genius will rub off on me!

Mormorazzi Loc: Temple, Texas

Country's Mama Loc: Michigan

Thank you for the input. I am taking a trip to Yellowstone in the fall and it was recommended that I get a longer lens. I have some decisions to make. Buy a cheaper used older camera that can handle the longer less expensive lens. Rent a lens, though I would rather take that money and put it towards a lens. Just not worry about it and go with what I have. :mrgreen: or of course I could stay home and use the money to buy a nice camera and lens. :shock: No that last one isn't an option.

Onquest Loc: Just Wandering

I have a D200 which I just had repaired cos I missed it so much, even though I also have a D300! I've never heard a top photographer recommend buying a cheap lens if they had a choice. Usually the advise is to get a cheaper body ie the D200, and the best glass you can afford. Or rent the good glass for your vacation.

Country's Mama Loc: Michigan

Thank you for the advise I think I am going to be looking for a D200

NikonEdd Loc: Spokane Valley, WA

I bought a D200 from a 'pro' some time ago. It was his backup camera. At first, I thought I was in over my head. You can do so much with the camera, as compared with the D70 that I also owned at the time. The first after-market book I purchased was 'Nikon D200, digital field guide, authored by David D. Busch. A link to Amazon.com with that exact search follows: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss/182-2763677-5047602?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Nikon+d200%2C+digital+field+guide
You may have to cut and paste. Best to you, the d200 is a great camera.

wolfman

I've had My D200 since 2007 and it is a great camera. The only drawback is at higher iso speeds it gets quite noisy. I have a D800 for those situations.

joe west Loc: Taylor, Michigan

i have been on ebay 11 years, any big purchase, always use a credit card if you can, and insure the item, that way if its not whats its suppose to be you can charge back on your card
and get a refund....

treadwl Loc: South Florida

I shot the d200 or years and loved it. The only real drawback is noise at high ISO---I would NEVER shoot it above 800 ISO. Otherwise it is a fine camera.

As has been noted----get OK bodies---spend you money on the best glass you can afford.
A thought for Yellowstone---especially in the fall when everyone is there. The rangers work quite hard to keep separation between humans and animals. I would seriously look to get long, or longer glass. Everyone will tell you about the animal that walked right up to them and they got the shot with their trusty point and shoot. That said---get long glass.

I love my 200-400 vr but that is probably not an option for you (no offense) so I will suggest two very good alternatives.
The Nikon 300 f4 prime is an outstanding lens. and you can add a tc 1.4 (which produces outstanding results) or the tc 1.7 (which produces quality results). The 300 with thetc1.7 would give you a reach of 510mm at f6.3.

The second option would be to get the Nikon 70-200 vr zoom which is a 2.8 lens and then add a TC to extend the reach. The 70-200 with the tc1.4 is an amazing combination.

My not looking for a pat on the back the following is just a statement for you to consider. I own all of the above combinations. I am VERY picky about sharpness and contrast in my photos. For example I would NEVER under any conditions put the tc1.7on my 200-400--the results are garbage! So what I'm saying is the combinations I suggest will make you very happy.

Good luck with you selections.

Larry

altfox Loc: Central Pa.

Having just joined I'm taking in the info. I currently use a Nikon D300s, came up from a D50 two years ago. I use it with the NIKKOR 28-200 VRII. I do have the 70-300 VRII also and was thinking of getting a TC 1.4 since I can't afford good long glass at this time (retired income). I do love my D300s and am getting better with using manual and metering or priority modes.