D200 or D90 - As of June 2011

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Dear all,

Im looking to upgrade my Nikon D50 this month and am torn between the D90 and the D200.

New, I can pick up a D90 for about £529, or a D200 second hand for about £350-400. incidentaly, a second hand D90 is around £450-500.

I really like the sound of a weather proof "machine gun" D200 but the CCD sensor and reduced capability at high ISO are a small concern to me, should they be ?

I normally shoot motorsport but do the occasional "still life", namely cars and people.

What would you guys think.

It appears that historically, the D200 was a good shout as it was considerable cheaper than the D90 but now the price difference is not soooo significant.

I know that this has been asked before, but I have found the answers are mainly historic and a little polluted with useless posts.

Any opinions/suggestions and (useful) comments greatly appreciated.

for the record, I intend to purchase from Grays (second hand) or Jessops new (0% credit cannot be ignored !)
 
I shoot mostly in a studio or in situations with a good amount of available light, and for that the D200 I have is faultless.

The build alone would be reason enough for me to recommend the D200
 
Id go with the d200, its more professionally orientated. Build quality is far superior and fps is better. You always feel more confident with a more solid body like the d200
 
No votes for the D90 then? I think next step would be to go and have a *feel* of them!
 
Danger is though, adding 50 extra for each camera I may end up getting a D7000 !
 
I went for it and took the plunge. Now a proud owner of a D200. First thing I must say is how substantial and "serious" the camera feels compared my (now) little and light D50.

Managed to pick one up for £270 boxed with all the goodies, 16k shutter count and great condition. Hope to stick up some photos soon, once I work out exactly how to use the thing!

I love the weight of it and the ease of selection for the most important settings, also the large LCD on the top is incredibly useful, why Nikon removed this for their 3000 and 5000 I don't know.
 
Jamiej said:
I love the weight of it and the ease of selection for the most important settings, also the large LCD on the top is incredibly useful, why Nikon removed this for their 3000 and 5000 I don't know.
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I think the size of the 3000 and 5000 range was the main reason, but also Nikon making more use of the rear LCD for information and making changes. I use the rear LCD more than the top LCD on the D300S. It's nice to have both options though. ;)


Sounds like you got a good deal on the D200. :thumbs: It is a chunky solid feeling camera. :) I hope it's everything you expect it to be. :)
 
I hope so too! Ive not been snapping with it yet as i haven't got a CF card :(

Its a little overwhelming with all the buttons and options now available not hidden in the menus. I think it will make me utilise all the variables available.

Should be able to post up some sample shots soon. I'm currently working through the KR D200 users manual which so far making a good deal of sense (may be shot for saying that!)
 
Ive had a D200 for 5 years never missed a beat, in the rain, in -15c it's and awesome camera. Low light can be an issue but a steady hand and crack the iso a little no one will ever know. IF you get round to it use the bank store setting so you can store your set up for different situations. After a while of use I've found that manual is amazing to use. Takes be to developing BW film in my little shed when I was 15.
 
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