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i have this fear that someone is going to offer her the full price that she asked for and she will accept.
i'd run over there now but she's working till 5.
kuzano
Veteran
My D200 Shutter at 287,500 actuations.
My D200 Shutter at 287,500 actuations.
Well that's my D200 body basis for my S5Pro Fujifilm. That's pushing the anticipated shutter life a bit beyond it's estimated lifespan, but speaks well for the D200.
Still my primary digital body and will probably replace it with same, unless Fujifilm actually ever comes out with an S6Pro.
So, Why not look for a good clean S5Pro.
1) 12+ Megapixels interpolated
2) Somewhat higher dynamic range
3) Better treatement of whites and highlights, as evidenced by it's popularity in the wedding and portrait market
4) Better flesh tones
5) It will take all your current lenses. It's a Nikon F mount D200 body.
Live a little and enjoy more.
I thought about a D200 body as a backup, and used one from a friend for a couple of weeks. The Nikon can't produce the images that the S5Pro can with it's extended dynamic range and treatment of whites and highlights.
My D200 Shutter at 287,500 actuations.
Well that's my D200 body basis for my S5Pro Fujifilm. That's pushing the anticipated shutter life a bit beyond it's estimated lifespan, but speaks well for the D200.
Still my primary digital body and will probably replace it with same, unless Fujifilm actually ever comes out with an S6Pro.
So, Why not look for a good clean S5Pro.
1) 12+ Megapixels interpolated
2) Somewhat higher dynamic range
3) Better treatement of whites and highlights, as evidenced by it's popularity in the wedding and portrait market
4) Better flesh tones
5) It will take all your current lenses. It's a Nikon F mount D200 body.
Live a little and enjoy more.
I thought about a D200 body as a backup, and used one from a friend for a couple of weeks. The Nikon can't produce the images that the S5Pro can with it's extended dynamic range and treatment of whites and highlights.
ark8012
Established
It's a real bargain. I will buy if I found one at $300.
I hope you got the camera, Joe. good luck.
I hope you got the camera, Joe. good luck.
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honestly?
too much work.
i found this one and made the deal w/o any pain and the price is what i was hoping for.
i don't think i have ever seen a fuji body locally.
one of the joys of using a dslr is that i can make local deals...with the rf it's all online.
damien.murphy
Damien
As an ex-D200 owner, things start to go downhill in terms of noise after iso 400.
For what its worth, the battery life is worse on the D200 than the D90 I believe, so just be prepared for that too, otherwise the D200 is a fine camera.
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i believe they use the same battery and i have 3 of them plus the one that will be in the d200.
after the rd1 most cameras seem to have incredible battery power.
damien.murphy
Damien
Ha ha, yes, same battery as D90, so you're set. Found the D200 was always a 2 battery camera (spare for peace of mind), with the charge just draining steadily for no reason, so always good to have a spare, which you seem to have in abundance.
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i fear 'no power'...
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got it!
looks new and feels great, i like the extra 7 ounces from the d90.
she even through in a nikon d200 'how to' book!
now, i have to learn where all the buttoms are and what they do...
this woman is a p/t baby shooter and has switched to a d7000 and plans to buy a second d7000 as back-up...i don't think the d200 ever left the house.
looks new and feels great, i like the extra 7 ounces from the d90.
she even through in a nikon d200 'how to' book!
now, i have to learn where all the buttoms are and what they do...
this woman is a p/t baby shooter and has switched to a d7000 and plans to buy a second d7000 as back-up...i don't think the d200 ever left the house.
Pablito
coco frío
You got a very good price.
I agree, though, about the power consumption. It uses battery at more than 2x the later bodies. I always had to walk with 2 spare batteries. With the d300 the battery lasts all day. Shoot at the lowest ISO you can and the image quality will be superb.
I agree, though, about the power consumption. It uses battery at more than 2x the later bodies. I always had to walk with 2 spare batteries. With the d300 the battery lasts all day. Shoot at the lowest ISO you can and the image quality will be superb.
shadowfox
Darkroom printing lives
Here's my prediction:
Joe will soon realize what a semi-pro camera feels like compared to a consumer model (even a good one like D90). Then he'll sell the D90 and look for a used D300 as "the second body".
Joe will soon realize what a semi-pro camera feels like compared to a consumer model (even a good one like D90). Then he'll sell the D90 and look for a used D300 as "the second body".
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a new plan emerges...
Warren T.
Well-known
Congrats Joe, you got a great deal. I got dibs on the D200 if you ever decide to sell it to upgrade to a D300 or D7000 
. Meanwhile, my D100 soldiers along...
--Warren
. Meanwhile, my D100 soldiers along... --Warren
Tin
Well-known
My experience differs from what you folks have experienced. On my d200, I rarely charge the battery in less than three days of travel shooting. On the average, I normally shoot 100-150 shots a day during travels. And when I leave a half-used battery at home, it is still usable after several weeks. I am actually very surprised that the battery lasts that long.
Tin
Why not sell all your Nikon DX gear and go for a 5D (I)? Better image quality, better low light performance and finally "full frame" again.
Concerning the D200: Your D90 beats it in every way, except toughness.
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believe it or not...i'm not all that interested in full frame.
i love the d90...th d200 is a second body ...i shoot only prime lenses and this way i have both a wide and a long(ish) at the ready...thinking 24/85.
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what a nice camera...i'm liking the extra heft quite a bit.
Pablito
coco frío
So that's at most 450 shots per battery, and you're not telling us how many shots are with flash, or how much chimping. Anyway, this is more or less consistent with my experience with the D200. But my D300 bodies get about double that per battery, or more. The power consumption needs of the D200 are well documented.