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Nikon D200 (Body Only)
Nikon D200 (Body Only)
B-
HQ Grade: B-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
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"D200 upgrade"
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Gayle Davenport (gdavenport) 2 pts
November 16, 2006 2:59 PM

Im trying to decide between D-200 and the new D-80, which has most of the same features, help!

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Andrew Skinner (blackdoorphotos) 18535 pts
November 16, 2006 5:28 PM
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Gayle,

The biggest difference you'll notice between the two cameras is the size. The D200 boasts a much smaller body, that makes it easier to carry. If you don't mind the $500-$600 mark up, it may be the way to go.

Andrew
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Richard Carter 7 pts
November 18, 2006 12:07 AM
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Not sure what the previous poster is on about, the D200 is infact much bigger than the D80.

The biggest differences however are;

Build Quality
- The D200 has a magnesium alloy shell, vs plastic on the D80
- The D200 has weather seals

Ergonomics/Layout
- The D200 has actual buttons/switches to change things, whereas the D80 involves going through menus alot more

Functions
- The D200 has a very very very slightly better metering system. But the difference is so slight you really won't notice
- The D200 reacts faster and has a short blackout period (the time it takes the mirror to move out of the way and back again)
- The D200 has a faster rate of shooting
- The D200 is compatible with the wireless transmitters Nikon produce

There are of course quite a few other differences, but non that spring to mind as being worthy of mention. If you dont need speed of use then the D80 is the way to go :-)
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Mike Keefe 0 pts
December 4, 2007 7:46 PM
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One question about the magnesium vs plastic body..... I was told that "plastic body" cameras only can be used as a back up due to over heating (I was looking at the D300) by one of the camera salepeople. I find taht difficult to believe but wanted to send this information out for comment from the knowledgable folks above!
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