d200 to? for up grade
Mar 3, 2013 12:57:26 #
i have a d200 but want to upgrade to a better machine but would like to stay in the dx format as i have a great collection of glass. any ideas or help would be greatly appreciated brokenwing.
Mar 3, 2013 12:59:24 #
Nikon D7000.
Best DX sensor on the market.
The image quality is better than the D300.
Build quality is almost as good- it is lighter.
High ISO perfomance about the same as the full-frame D700. (I did a side by side test)
Has built-in focusing motor like your D200 so you can use even the older AF lenses.
Pop-up flash can control several Nikon speedlights.
(that's control, not just trigger)
Quiet mode really is quiet.
Drawbacks:
The mode dial accidently can be turned.
Menu buttons not the same as your D200, which seemed more logical ( I still use one of those too)
The D7000 was the first camera in which I had to calibrate the focus system.
Best DX sensor on the market.
The image quality is better than the D300.
Build quality is almost as good- it is lighter.
High ISO perfomance about the same as the full-frame D700. (I did a side by side test)
Has built-in focusing motor like your D200 so you can use even the older AF lenses.
Pop-up flash can control several Nikon speedlights.
(that's control, not just trigger)
Quiet mode really is quiet.
Drawbacks:
The mode dial accidently can be turned.
Menu buttons not the same as your D200, which seemed more logical ( I still use one of those too)
The D7000 was the first camera in which I had to calibrate the focus system.
Mar 3, 2013 13:07:59 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Nikon D7000. Best DX sensor on the market.
The image quality is better than the D300.
Build quality is almost as good- it is lighter.
High ISO prefomance about the same as the full-frame D700.
Has built-in focusing motor like your D200.
Pop-up flash can control several Nikon speedlights.
(that's control, not just trigger)
Quiet mode really is quiet.
The image quality is better than the D300.
Build quality is almost as good- it is lighter.
High ISO prefomance about the same as the full-frame D700.
Has built-in focusing motor like your D200.
Pop-up flash can control several Nikon speedlights.
(that's control, not just trigger)
Quiet mode really is quiet.
+1
I shoot Canon and wanted to add two more bodies for my sons to join me in the business so I tested the 7D, then I tested the D7000 and bought two and three lenses
I was not interested in the extra £400 for what little the D7100 had to offer
Mar 3, 2013 13:21:36 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
The D7000 was the first camera in which I had to calibrate the focus system.
The D7000 was the first camera in which I had to calibrate the focus system.
And it was the first camera in which you COULD calibrate the focus system! A big improvement over just calling a lens "junk", and getting rid of it.
But that's just my opinion I guess.
Mar 3, 2013 13:37:42 #
MT Shooter wrote:
And it was the first camera in which you COULD calibrate the focus system! A big improvement over just calling a lens "junk", and getting rid of it.
But that's just my opinion I guess.
GoofyNewfie wrote:
The D7000 was the first camera in which I had to calibrate the focus system.
The D7000 was the first camera in which I had to calibrate the focus system.
And it was the first camera in which you COULD calibrate the focus system! A big improvement over just calling a lens "junk", and getting rid of it.
But that's just my opinion I guess.
Yes, at least it is a user fixable issue and not really that hard to do.
Mar 4, 2013 07:15:07 #
MT Shooter wrote:
And it was the first camera in which you COULD calibrate the focus system! A big improvement over just calling a lens "junk", and getting rid of it.
But that's just my opinion I guess.
GoofyNewfie wrote:
The D7000 was the first camera in which I had to calibrate the focus system.
The D7000 was the first camera in which I had to calibrate the focus system.
And it was the first camera in which you COULD calibrate the focus system! A big improvement over just calling a lens "junk", and getting rid of it.
But that's just my opinion I guess.
MT, I'm a bit confused - you say "...COULD...". Is this different from the AF Fine Tune, which the D3 has and I think the D300 had also?
Mar 4, 2013 07:56:38 #
I might just be lucky but all of my eight lenses are Nikkor and using two Nikon bodies has resulted in no required modifications. I tested them all on each camera. I would be interested in how extensive other people have calibrated their equipment. I love tack-sharp make that razor-sharp. I used the Spyder Lenscal. Of course my D70 is calibrated using only the calibrated 18-70 lens, because IR does have a different focal length than visible light. I have only one DX lens and even that is spot on.
Mar 4, 2013 08:51:36 #
brokenwing wrote:
i have a d200 but want to upgrade to a better machine but would like to stay in the dx format as i have a great collection of glass. any ideas or help would be greatly appreciated brokenwing.
Whatever your decision about your upgrade might be, the D200 makes a wonderful backup camera along with many other uses in the future. I used mine, coupled with a 60mm Micro Nikkor to copy 35mm color slides. It takes about 3 seconds per slide once you have the proper setup. A medical X-ray viewer makes a great light source at 5500K (no white balance required).
After copying approx 3,500 slides I had the camera converted to IR photography with a calibrated 18-200mm Nikon lens. Think of the possibilities! Enjoy it.
Mar 4, 2013 11:41:52 #
Julian wrote:
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What is the proper setup?
Mar 4, 2013 11:50:50 #
Bellisari wrote:
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Camera firmly mounted on an inverted tripod head and column facing down. Cut a mask exactly the same size as the slide and place it on the light source so that only the slide is illuminated. Adjust camera and lens to obtain 1:1 magnification. Use fix manual focus and allow the camera to adjust exposure using aperture priority. Use a remote shutter release. Place the slides to be copied in the mask opening and shoot as fast as you can switch them.
Mar 4, 2013 14:13:00 #
Julian wrote:
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Thanks have a great day
Mar 4, 2013 17:55:35 #
wingclui44
Loc: CT USA
Hi! I am new here, please accept me as a new member of this blog! Thank you! I have the D-200 and a mixture of 10 lenses of AF and AI;AIS. I love this semi-pro D200, I would like to upgrade to another DX model but not the D7100 nor the D7000, because both don't have the same controls lay-out as the D200 and the D300. A friend of mine in Japan told me the D400 Dx is coming, I have to wait and see,if it's true I will up grad to this and convert the D200 to full time AR.
Mar 13, 2013 05:23:43 #
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