I'm so excited...the Nikon D200 I ordered will be in my hands on Friday (most likely)! It's driving me nuts waiting. Upgrading from the D70...
Congrats. You will love that camera.
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About another 19 hours left before I get my hands on it! I swear this is driving me crazy. I'm half tempted to check out of the hotel and skip class tomorrow and go straight home right now!... Soon enough though I suppose. My new baby is sitting in the package it was shipped in...next door at the grandparents house. As soon as I pull in the driveway, I'm running straight over there and grabbing it. My D70 auction on ebay ends tomorrow evening too...so that should be interesting to see what it brings (body only). I'll have to tell this instructor to hurry it up tomorrow so I can get on the road. It's about a 2.5 hour drive home.
Ok, finally home and snapped 2 pictures so far. Nothing special...but this is #2. I love the feel of this camera! More to come as I have time to post...
The D200 definately feels like nice camera. Nicer than the D70, not that the D70 was shabby. I am still keeping my D70 but the D200 sure is sweet...
Congrats on your new toy...
Lee
The D70 is surely a nice camera. If it wasn't for me needing the money to help buy the D200, I would have kept it. Only complaint about the D70 was the small LCD screen. Other than that, it's great. Worked very well for me.
The D70 is definately great! I didn't mind the small LCD screen but for me the difference in viewfinders was huge. It makes focusing much easier on the eyes!
Be sure to share some pictures here after you get some "quality" time with your ne friend.
The D70 is surely a nice camera. If it wasn't for me needing the money to help buy the D200, I would have kept it. Only complaint about the D70 was the small LCD screen. Other than that, it's great. Worked very well for me.
I am also happy with my D70 but would be blissfull to have the D200 also. My two complaints with D70 are that autofocus seems to wander sometimes and the high noise levels above ASA 400. Would be very interested to hear your feelings about how the D200 performs in those areas.
I am also happy with my D70 but would be blissfull to have the D200 also. My two complaints with D70 are that autofocus seems to wander sometimes and the high noise levels above ASA 400. Would be very interested to hear your feelings about how the D200 performs in those areas.
ENJOY!
The autofocus on the D200 is really fast. Faster than the D70. I haven't played with high ISO's much yet, but I can. Maybe I'll take a few test shots later and post them.
Its more like the D2's, good to hear it confirmed though.
If that is better than the D70 as well, it's definitely a killer camera!
True. The autofocus of the D200 is definately faster than the D70.
Having the camera for a week I would say the that the D200 performs slightly better than the D70 at high ISO's. This is just from observation (i.e. nothing scientific).
True. The autofocus of the D200 is definately faster than the D70.
Having the camera for a week I would say the that the D200 performs slightly better than the D70 at high ISO's. This is just from observation (i.e. nothing scientific).
Thanks,
Lee
Well I could not pass up an eBay auction today. A D200 will be shipped to me tomorrow and should be here Wednesday. Wahoooo!!!
Well I could not pass up an eBay auction today. A D200 will be shipped to me tomorrow and should be here Wednesday. Wahoooo!!!
Thanks for the feedback on AF & noise....
Have fun! I hope you didn't pay TOO much. I know the ebay auctions can get a little out of hand sometimes for high demand items.
My D70 sold for $585 on there. I was hoping for more, but that's descent I think. Just sold the body without a lens and all the original accessories. If I had the extra cash, I would have keep it for a spare.
Have fun! I hope you didn't pay TOO much. I know the ebay auctions can get a little out of hand sometimes for high demand items.
My D70 sold for $585 on there. I was hoping for more, but that's descent I think. Just sold the body without a lens and all the original accessories. If I had the extra cash, I would have keep it for a spare.
I think I got a good deal. I got the 'almost new' D200 body and two so-so lenses for $2100. For some reason the listing did not attract much interest - there were only 4 or 5 bids! I plan to sell the lenses and hopefully get enuf $ for them to buy one fast glass. I will probably keep the D70 as a backup with wide lens. Wahoo - less changing lenses and maybe less sensor dust. That has been a big problem for me. I need to check another forum for a good cleaning 'solution'. The two I have tried so far (swab / air) are not working for me.
Regarding D200 and noise, it's performance seems to be quite good. From a review (that seems objective):
"In its default settings, the D200 performed well beyond expectations in terms of noise suppression -- it produced the third lowest noise scores we have attained behind the Fuji S3 pro and Canon EOS 5D (but not far!) Above is a graph showing the D200’s noise performance at the various sensitivity settings available. As you can see, the chart has a steady, gradual incline, only jumping once it hits its ISO 1250 settings. This is impressive. The camera produced far less noise when NR was increased, but with sacrifices made to detail, color saturation, and color accuracy."
I am new to this site but look forward to contributing. I just got my D200 yeserday and have not had the opportunity to use it yet. I have been using a Nikon D100 fo the past 3 years. Here is my site for some of the shots I've taken with it.
Regarding D200 and noise, it's performance seems to be quite good. From a review (that seems objective):
"In its default settings, the D200 performed well beyond expectations in terms of noise suppression -- it produced the third lowest noise scores we have attained behind the Fuji S3 pro and Canon EOS 5D (but not far!) Above is a graph showing the D200’s noise performance at the various sensitivity settings available. As you can see, the chart has a steady, gradual incline, only jumping once it hits its ISO 1250 settings. This is impressive. The camera produced far less noise when NR was increased, but with sacrifices made to detail, color saturation, and color accuracy."
Hi David,
Welcome to Dgrin. Congrats on your new purchase! I hope to see more from you. Nice galleries. I particularly liked the lighthouses...
Thanks,
I am new to this site but look forward to contributing. I just got my D200 yeserday and have not had the opportunity to use it yet. I have been using a Nikon D100 fo the past 3 years. Here is my site for some of the shots I've taken with it.
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Congrats. You will love that camera.
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I think this was the first D200 pic
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Hi Ky,
The D200 definately feels like nice camera. Nicer than the D70, not that the D70 was shabby. I am still keeping my D70 but the D200 sure is sweet...
Congrats on your new toy...
Lee
The D70 is surely a nice camera. If it wasn't for me needing the money to help buy the D200, I would have kept it. Only complaint about the D70 was the small LCD screen. Other than that, it's great. Worked very well for me.
Be sure to share some pictures here after you get some "quality" time with your ne friend.
Lee
I am also happy with my D70 but would be blissfull to have the D200 also. My two complaints with D70 are that autofocus seems to wander sometimes and the high noise levels above ASA 400. Would be very interested to hear your feelings about how the D200 performs in those areas.
ENJOY!
TomsProPhoto
The autofocus on the D200 is really fast. Faster than the D70. I haven't played with high ISO's much yet, but I can. Maybe I'll take a few test shots later and post them.
If that is better than the D70 as well, it's definitely a killer camera!
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True. The autofocus of the D200 is definately faster than the D70.
Having the camera for a week I would say the that the D200 performs slightly better than the D70 at high ISO's. This is just from observation (i.e. nothing scientific).
Thanks,
Lee
Well I could not pass up an eBay auction today. A D200 will be shipped to me tomorrow and should be here Wednesday. Wahoooo!!!
Thanks for the feedback on AF & noise....
TomsProPhoto
Have fun! I hope you didn't pay TOO much. I know the ebay auctions can get a little out of hand sometimes for high demand items.
My D70 sold for $585 on there. I was hoping for more, but that's descent I think. Just sold the body without a lens and all the original accessories. If I had the extra cash, I would have keep it for a spare.
I think I got a good deal. I got the 'almost new' D200 body and two so-so lenses for $2100. For some reason the listing did not attract much interest - there were only 4 or 5 bids! I plan to sell the lenses and hopefully get enuf $ for them to buy one fast glass. I will probably keep the D70 as a backup with wide lens. Wahoo - less changing lenses and maybe less sensor dust. That has been a big problem for me. I need to check another forum for a good cleaning 'solution'. The two I have tried so far (swab / air) are not working for me.
TomsProPhoto
Nice! I think that you will enjoy your new camera. Good luck with the sale of the other lenses so you can get some fast glass.
Lee
"In its default settings, the D200 performed well beyond expectations in terms of noise suppression -- it produced the third lowest noise scores we have attained behind the Fuji S3 pro and Canon EOS 5D (but not far!) Above is a graph showing the D200’s noise performance at the various sensitivity settings available. As you can see, the chart has a steady, gradual incline, only jumping once it hits its ISO 1250 settings. This is impressive. The camera produced far less noise when NR was increased, but with sacrifices made to detail, color saturation, and color accuracy."
From this review:
http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/content/Nikon-D200-Digital-Camera-Review/Testing--Performance.htm
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I am new to this site but look forward to contributing. I just got my D200 yeserday and have not had the opportunity to use it yet. I have been using a Nikon D100 fo the past 3 years. Here is my site for some of the shots I've taken with it.
www.icphoto.net
David
Hi Zig,
Thanks for the review link. I had not seen that. Now I'm even more excited to get my hands on that D200. Should be here Wednesday.
Maybe all of us new owners should start a thread / forum to help each other get up to speed with our new babys?
TomsProPhoto
Welcome to Dgrin.
Thanks,
Lee