D200 vs 30D

z_28z_28 Registered Users Posts: 956 Major grins
edited August 22, 2007 in Cameras
I became little rusty in Nikon theme since few years,
but one thing is coming back to me every week now:

how and why Nikon D200 is so much better than Canon 30D ?

I can't sleep :dunno
I know tech specifications, it must be something else ...
D300, D70s, 10.5/2.8, 17-55/2.8, 24-85/2.8-4, 50/1.4, 70-200VR, 70-300VR, 60/2.8, SB800, SB80DX, SD8A, MB-D10 ...
XTi, G9, 16-35/2.8L, 100-300USM, 70-200/4L, 19-35, 580EX II, CP-E3, 500/8 ...
DSC-R1, HFL-F32X ... ; AG-DVX100B and stuff ... (I like this 10 years old signature :^)

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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,079 moderator
    edited August 22, 2007
    z_28 wrote:
    I became little rusty in Nikon theme since few years,
    but one thing is coming back to me every week now:

    how and why Nikon D200 is so much better than Canon 30D ?

    I can't sleep ne_nau.gif
    I know tech specifications, it must be something else ...

    Is that your conclusion or someone else's?

    I'm not sure that I agree because they are both very nice cameras. Lots of wonderful images from both cameras litter the Internet.
    ziggy53
    Moderator of the Cameras and Accessories forums
  • z_28z_28 Registered Users Posts: 956 Major grins
    edited August 22, 2007
    My personal conclusion.
    D300, D70s, 10.5/2.8, 17-55/2.8, 24-85/2.8-4, 50/1.4, 70-200VR, 70-300VR, 60/2.8, SB800, SB80DX, SD8A, MB-D10 ...
    XTi, G9, 16-35/2.8L, 100-300USM, 70-200/4L, 19-35, 580EX II, CP-E3, 500/8 ...
    DSC-R1, HFL-F32X ... ; AG-DVX100B and stuff ... (I like this 10 years old signature :^)
  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,079 moderator
    edited August 22, 2007
    z_28 wrote:
    My personal conclusion.

    That would not be my conclusion.
    ziggy53
    Moderator of the Cameras and Accessories forums
  • z_28z_28 Registered Users Posts: 956 Major grins
    edited August 22, 2007
    So maybe someone else will explain to me
    why used D200s are so expensive at second hand market ?

    Expensive merchandise must be good, better than others.

    I really want to try and check D200 since long time,
    but I must add a lot of money to 20D/30D to buy used D200 !

    And I'm not sure - is really D200 so great ???
    D300, D70s, 10.5/2.8, 17-55/2.8, 24-85/2.8-4, 50/1.4, 70-200VR, 70-300VR, 60/2.8, SB800, SB80DX, SD8A, MB-D10 ...
    XTi, G9, 16-35/2.8L, 100-300USM, 70-200/4L, 19-35, 580EX II, CP-E3, 500/8 ...
    DSC-R1, HFL-F32X ... ; AG-DVX100B and stuff ... (I like this 10 years old signature :^)
  • SystemSystem Registered Users Posts: 8,186 moderator
    edited August 22, 2007
    Short: Yes.
    The only thing that's superior about the 30D is its high ISO performance. But even considering the fact that 90% of my pictures are taken at ISO 1600 or ISO 3200, I'd go for the D200. It's just much more of a photographer's camera, as opposed to a great sensor in a mediocre body, which is the case with pretty much any non-1 Canon camera. But then again, wait for a day or two, Nikon might be announcing something interesting mwink.gif
  • claudermilkclaudermilk Registered Users Posts: 2,756 Major grins
    edited August 22, 2007
    I don't necessarily agree either. More expensive is just that: more expensive. It doesn't automatically follow that the more expensive item is better.
    Chris
    http://www.chrislaudermilkphoto.com/
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited August 22, 2007
    Neither is better than the other. If you read the reviews and specs of each camera they have their respective strengths and weaknesses.

    You have to look at their attributes and decide which is the best tool for the uses you have in mind for it. Also go down to the store and handle each camera, You are more likely to enjoy shooting with a camera that "fits" in your hands better.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • kini62kini62 Registered Users Posts: 441 Major grins
    edited August 22, 2007
    Ditto what Harry said.
    I was all set to get a D200 until I handled one that my co-worker had bought. I also handled a friend's 20D and the 20D fit me much better, so I bought a 30D and some "nice" lenses:D

    Can't go wrong with either.

    Gene



    Harryb wrote:
    Neither is better than the other. If you read the reviews and specs of each camera they have their respective strengths and weaknesses.

    You have to look at their attributes and decide which is the best tool for the uses you have in mind for it. Also go down to the store and handle each camera, You are more likely to enjoy shooting with a camera that "fits" in your hands better.
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