As the title says, I'm thinking of swapping my D70 for a D200. A few of the features I'm looking for is the increased focus, ISO 100, 10 MP, ... Will I see a huge difference in my photos to justify the cost?
As the title says, I'm thinking of swapping my D70 for a D200. A few of the features I'm looking for is the increased focus, ISO 100, 10 MP, ... Will I see a huge difference in my photos to justify the cost?
You will see a difference but a hugh difference I doubt it unless you are cropping your shots.. The D200's real advantage comes in with the faster AF, faster frame rate (5 fps, up to 22 RAW frames v. 3 fps up to 12 RAW frames),
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I have been using the 18-200 VR, but I'm thinking about switching to the 80-200 F/2.8 and 17-55 F/2.8
Those are sweet lenses and yes, I think the D200 would show the difference in quality. It would not be a night and day difference, but I think you would appreciate the combination of the 80-200 F/2.8 and 17-55 F/2.8 and the D200.
There are other significant differences. The D200 is far superior to the D70 in how it can take advantage of Nikon's Creative Lighting System. You have the ability to control up to four different groups of speedlights (including the pop-up) without having to dedicate an SB-800 or buy an SU-800. The pop-up can do it all on the D200, but on the D70, you can really only control one group with the pop-up. This IS a big deal if you do more than "fill-flash" type photography.
I just sold the D70 that was my back-up to my D200. I have plenty of experience with both, and they're not even comparable in my book. Getting a D300 now. Woo-hoo!!
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You would notice:
Probably more accurate AF, but that partly depends on the lens in use.
Faster, more responsive operation overall. that does tend to make some difference.
More pixels on the D200, mostly for cropping usage unless you print really large.
(Arguably) more accurate exposure system.
What lenses do you use?
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You will see a difference but a hugh difference I doubt it unless you are cropping your shots.. The D200's real advantage comes in with the faster AF, faster frame rate (5 fps, up to 22 RAW frames v. 3 fps up to 12 RAW frames),
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I have been using the 18-200 VR, but I'm thinking about switching to the 80-200 F/2.8 and 17-55 F/2.8
Those are sweet lenses and yes, I think the D200 would show the difference in quality. It would not be a night and day difference, but I think you would appreciate the combination of the 80-200 F/2.8 and 17-55 F/2.8 and the D200.
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I just sold the D70 that was my back-up to my D200. I have plenty of experience with both, and they're not even comparable in my book. Getting a D300 now. Woo-hoo!!
Natural selection is responsible for every living thing that exists.
D3s, D500, D5300, and way more glass than the wife knows about.