Congratulations to the Nikon D200 for winninng the Best Expert DSLR category award from TIPA.

Do you consider it, D200, a Semi or a Pro DSLR?

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Semi po :)

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Bravo Nikon! Another Major Award goes to the Nikon D200 - Nikon D200 Wins Camera Grand Prix 2006 Award.

an excerpt from the article,

"...The Camera Grand Prix is the Japanese photo industry’s most prestigious award for a camera. It is determined by a panel of 49 (in 2006) respected photographers, scholars and technical writers in the field of photography, as well as chief editors and magazine representatives of each of the 12 magazines that comprise the Camera Press Club.

A total of 149 cameras - all released between April 2005 and March 2006 - were nominated for the Camera Grand Prix award 2006. The Nikon D200 was chosen as the most outstanding camera from among these nominees to receive the Camera Grand Prix award....."

:)

defintely more inclined towards the pro side. i would say its a watered down d2x:) so glad nikon came up with this camera. certainly give canon a run for its money.

D200-dreamin... soon... soon...

D200-dreamin... soon... soon...

go for it supermom! :)

Me, I am dreaming of the new firmware version. :D

im thinkin of getting one of these babies.. plus the 17-55 vr f2.8 and 70-200 vr f2.8... would be very sweet to have one of those for wedding photography.. *drools* but alas! just got a new macbook. nikon will have to wait :(

Semi-pro... a baby D2X :)

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Just sharing: A Pro (D2x) and a SemiPro (D200 aka "Baby D2x"))

http://static.flickr.com/56/162774756_edc3013c93_o.jpg

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@Al
With that pic, the D200 w/ MB-D200 actually looks bulkier than the D2X! :)

@Al
With that pic, the D200 w/ MB-D200 actually looks bulkier than the D2X! :)

Shall we call it then the - Bulkier baby D2x? :Grin:

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why does this thread always make me go crazy each time i read it?

honestly, the d70s is already okay for my needs... but this thread just makes me want to go crazy and upgrade!!!

bad... good... wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...

@ din

choices..choices... choices... hehehe

since may budget ka naman... buy the D200 for your 80-200 f/2.8 and also get the D70s for your 12-24. :Grin:

why does this thread always make me go crazy each time i read it?

honestly, the d70s is already okay for my needs... but this thread just makes me want to go crazy and upgrade!!!

bad... good... wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...

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Oh no! Such symptoms manifest the early signs of NAS (Nikon Acquisition Syndrome) and unfortunately they have not discovered any cure for it at the moment. :Grin:

Just like what levi said, Go for it Din and you'll have two award-winning imaging tools from Nikon at your disposal 24-7!

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I've also been thinking, D200 or 12-24mm? :Grin:

personally i would love to have a D200.... but with its price (even its its below 90k)... im thinking of getting another body (D70/s) instead to as to have a 2 nikkor body setup - tele and one for the wide.....i know some who has the same setup.. he dint miss a beat during our photo trip.. tele shot... and after a second wide shot naman! hay....

so din, D200 and D70s ka na... :Grin:

personally i would love to have a D200.... but with its price (even its its below 90k)... im thinking of getting another body (D70/s) instead to as to have a 2 nikkor body setup - tele and one for the wide.....i know some who has the same setup.. he dint miss a beat during our photo trip.. tele shot... and after a second wide shot naman! hay....

so din, D200 and D70s ka na... :Grin:

hay naku, levi!!!

hay, naku talaga!!!

2 bodies (D70s) or a D200... hehehehehhe... such a burden, huh?

I've also been thinking, D200 or 12-24mm? :Grin:

I know someone who had this same dilemma. Lens or body... :)

personally i would love to have a D200.... but with its price (even its its below 90k)... im thinking of getting another body (D70/s) instead to as to have a 2 nikkor body setup - tele and one for the wide.....i know some who has the same setup.. he dint miss a beat during our photo trip.. tele shot... and after a second wide shot naman! hay....



I just recently got a D70s after selling my D70 a few months back. One of the reasons being so as not have to change lenses when out shooting. The other, so that I have a smaller camera when I want to totally go light. I know I can remove the battery grip of the D200 but honestly, I've never taken it out since Day 1. Also, my sons like shooting with my cam. The D200 with battery grip is just too big and heavy for them. :)

I just recently got a D70s after selling my D70 a few months back. One of the reasons being so as not have to change lenses when out shooting. The other, so that I have a smaller camera when I want to totally go light. I know I can remove the battery grip of the D200 but honestly, I've never taken it out since Day 1. Also, my sons like shooting with my cam. The D200 with battery grip is just too big and heavy for them. :)

din you know who's footsteps to follow... :Grin:

2 nikon bodies is the way... now the question is - is its a D70s/D70s or D200/D70s combination :Grin:

good luck my friend! :Grin:

din you know who's footsteps to follow... :Grin:

2 nikon bodies is the way... now the question is - is its a D70s/D70s or D200/D70s combination :Grin:

good luck my friend! :Grin:
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OR

if you're in no hurry
you can do a D70s/D80(?), it may suit your needs.

goodluck!

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OR

if you're in no hurry
you can do a D70s/D80(?), it may suit your needs.

goodluck!

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D80?!? is this for real? specs please :Grin:

D80?!? is this for real? specs please :Grin:
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More of a speculation at the moment, :) Nikon is pretty much tight-lipped in terms of their products in R&D. But then again, who knows we might see a pleasant surprise during Photokina 2006, come September. There's a lot of talk going around a D70s succesor is forthcoming, maybe it's the D80.

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More of a speculation at the moment, :) Nikon is pretty much tight-lipped in terms of their products in R&D. But then again, who knows we might see a pleasant surprise during Photokina 2006, come September. There's a lot of talk going around a D70s succesor is forthcoming, maybe it's the D80.

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interesting... i guess its now a waiting game... if its features are close to D200 with a D70s price tag then im in!!!:Grin:

levi...

i think the d70s is the practical way to go... but, but, but, if budget permits, practically usually is out of the equation.

God, make me have the budget... hahahahahahha

pero really, it's d70s na siguro... the d80 or the d200 will always be there for us to upgrade to!!! at least the lens line-up is pretty much okay already.

for now, practice time!!! stop the GAS and NAS first! and, that's an order!

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More of a speculation at the moment, :) Nikon is pretty much tight-lipped in terms of their products in R&D. But then again, who knows we might see a pleasant surprise during Photokina 2006, come September. There's a lot of talk going around a D70s succesor is forthcoming, maybe it's the D80.

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If this is indeed true, I think pricing will be like the D70s when it first came out. Definitely doubt if it will be current prices... :Grin:

rosalie...

d70s...

wahhhhhhhhhhhh... this is making me go nuts!

If ever any camera gets launched in Photokina, earliest that will be available will probably be December or next year na. :)

levi...

i think the d70s is the practical way to go... but, but, but, if budget permits, practically usually is out of the equation.

God, make me have the budget... hahahahahahha

pero really, it's d70s na siguro... the d80 or the d200 will always be there for us to upgrade to!!! at least the lens line-up is pretty much okay already.

for now, practice time!!! stop the GAS and NAS first! and, that's an order!

oks na yan D70s... and lets schedule a shoot. might push thru with the rizal chruches/antipolo sunset shoot this july. if you're interested just shout :Grin:

regardless if its a D70 / D70s / D200 / D2x... heck even a D50... you're rest assured that we have one of the best cameras in the market... simply because its NIKON :Grin:

levi... i'm game!

rosalie, tara!

oks na yan D70s... and lets schedule a shoot. might push thru with the rizal chruches/antipolo sunset shoot this july. if you're interested just shout :Grin:

regardless if its a D70 / D70s / D200 / D2x... heck even a D50... you're rest assured that we have one of the best cameras in the market... simply because its NIKON :Grin:



your statement makes me feel at home :)
most if not all of my friends are Canon users.

Go Nikon!
ha ha ha

couldn't agree more!! :Grin:


regardless if its a D70 / D70s / D200 / D2x... heck even a D50... you're rest assured that we have one of the best cameras in the market... simply because its NIKON :Grin:

oks na yan D70s... and lets schedule a shoot. might push thru with the rizal chruches/antipolo sunset shoot this july. if you're interested just shout :Grin:

regardless if its a D70 / D70s / D200 / D2x... heck even a D50... you're rest assured that we have one of the best cameras in the market... simply because its NIKON :Grin:

I'm game! Let me know when. Sana weekend. :)

That's right, Levi, basta Nikon! :Grin:

levi,

i'm interested to join the rizal churches/antipolo shoot :) just let me know when.

NIKON RULES!! :D

We are not talking about the sandals or the electric fan here right? If it's that so, the trip would be nice if it is a Sunday. :D

Dindin, D200 and D70/s is a nice combo. I carry them in my bag and I am not complaining. :D

If ever any camera gets launched in Photokina, earliest that will be available will probably be December or next year na. :)

If ever it comes out in December, it'll make a nice Xmas gift...:)

Either way a D70s/D70s, or a D70s/D200 combo should be great, a win-win scenario.

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oks na yan D70s... and lets schedule a shoot. might push thru with the rizal chruches/antipolo sunset shoot this july. if you're interested just shout :Grin:

regardless if its a D70 / D70s / D200 / D2x... heck even a D50... you're rest assured that we have one of the best cameras in the market... simply because its NIKON :Grin:


I smell a Nikonian EB in the DPP air... sounds like a lot of FUN, :) !
Looking forward to picking up some tips and learning more tricks of the trade from all of you.

Take the lead...Go Nikon!

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Coffee sa Gateway Cubao?

alright!

yep, it would definitely be on a weekend. i'll let you guys know once ive got the details.

btw, the old manila walking tour our club had a couple of weeks ago - was the first time i saw the Nikonians out numbering the Canonites (4 vs 2... 1 was using Konika Minolta).. had a blast boasting Nikon's color.. hehehe.. (cant help it.. minsan lang ma-out number ang Canon eh)

see you guys soon.... Nikon EB!!! :Grin:

Metrowalk, Ortigas Center or Makati gets my vote for an EB. :)

preferably Makati for me... :)

my vote.... makati :Grin:

maybe someone could start a new thread re Nikonians EB :) anyway, will attend wherever you decide it will be :D minsan lang ito! :Grin:

D80?!? is this for real? specs please :Grin:

Here is Thom Hogan's take on the possible Nikon roadmap this year. http://www.bythom.com/roadmap.htm

He is predicting a D80 by August of this year.

Here is Thom Hogan's take on the possible Nikon roadmap this year. http://www.bythom.com/roadmap.htm

He is predicting a D80 by August of this year.
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Good lead Ronald, thanks. For awhile we're in the dark with what's up with Nikon. Thom's pretty spot on with his previous Road maps.

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Thom's forecasts look quite exciting! The DX cropping on the speculated full-frame D3X would alay everyone's fears regarding investing in DX lenses.

Thom's forecasts look quite exciting! The DX cropping on the speculated full-frame D3X would alay everyone's fears regarding investing in DX lenses.

This is great news indeed for those who've invested on DX lenses. :)

Will definitely wait for the D80. This would make a nice X'mas gift to myself. :)

And I hope Thom is right on the new VR lenses. Time to save up guys!

went to infomaxx this afternoon and they let me try the D200....and man what a cam! really looks like a baby D2x! hay... dream.... dream.....:)

i suggest a d200/d200 double cam setup or if budget cant permit... a d70s/d70s setup...

better if same body... same settings.. etc.. so that its easier to shift from one cam to another...

anyone who wants to try out my d200 holler lang.. lets shoot! shoot!

there's an eb na on jun 30.. shoot eb naman tayo

@Francis

I assume you have 2 D200s? :Grin: I used to think 2 of the same bodies is the best scenario but justifying a 2nd body when you don't do this as a profession is kinda hard. So I opted for a more practical set-up. I know a few people who have the same, D200/D70(s). :)

@Francis

I assume you have 2 D200s? :Grin: I used to think 2 of the same bodies is the best scenario but justifying a 2nd body when you don't do this as a profession is kinda hard. So I opted for a more practical set-up. I know a few people who have the same, D200/D70(s). :)

how i wish i could afford this setup. :Grin:

how i wish i could afford this setup. :Grin:

2 D200s? Me also!!! :Grin:

Wow D200 combo? and here I am just thinkin of a D200/D70s combo.

2 D200's!??!? WOAH!!! ME ALSO hehe.

hope i can afford it...

but alas i can not.. but i am planning to eventually.. if i really want to get into events or weddings..

but for fashion/studio work, which i want to really do, i would rather get a medium format cam hehehe... dreams dreams...

i was just pointing out that two of the same body will be a perfect combo coz of the settings and feel issues..

pero i dont doubt that any two nikons paired together is going to be any issue.. NIKON IS NIKON... :D

For now, I'm happy with my D70/D70s combo (D70 going to my friend in August)... then, I'll just wait and see... D200 or 17-55... hahahahah... D200-drooling will surely win...

hahaha... nice!

the 2 cam combination is becoming popular (for hobbyist):)

since im a couple of levels below you guys... im considering D70s/D50 or D70s/D70s combination (pwede din S3 kung ok ang terms.. hehehe). The D200 is remotely possible... but definitely 1 cam setup lang pag D200 :)

hahaha... nice!

the 2 cam combination is becoming popular (for hobbyist):)

since im a couple of levels below you guys... im considering D70s/D50 or D70s/D70s combination (pwede din S3 kung ok ang terms.. hehehe). The D200 is remotely possible... but definitely 1 cam setup lang pag D200 :)

Levi..purely hobby lang for me and my wife. Will pass her the d70s when I get the D200 or D2xs (with pangarap yan):) . What pictures do we take? wala lang, anything that fancies our eyes. Have fun and enjoy it.

Levi..purely hobby lang for me and my wife. Will pass her the d70s when I get the D200 or D2xs (with pangarap yan):) . What pictures do we take? wala lang, anything that fancies our eyes. Have fun and enjoy it.

i see that you're also a diver... you may want to invest in an underwater casing for your D70:Grin:

i see that you're also a diver... you may want to invest in an underwater casing for your D70:Grin:

hehe already have an underwater casing, cam (not a d70) and inon strobe:) .

hehe already have an underwater casing, cam (not a d70) and inon strobe:) .

@caloy

now thats cool!!! :Grin:

i miss diving!!!!

@caloy

now thats cool!!! :Grin:

i miss diving!!!!

the other 2/3s of life are waiting to say hello to you again:Grin:

i'm totally awed by its performance! no comparison to the D100 i have been using in the last 3 years. it's more of a downsized D2X than an improved D100.

if a firmare update will be available in the future that corrects noise at higher ISO and improve battery discharge, i'll have my hands on another D200.

anyone organizing a Nikon D200 Team here?

d200... yes... d200... not... d200... yes... d200... not... D200!!!

d200... yes... d200... not... d200... yes... d200... not... D200!!!

you already have one dba?

d200... yes... d200... not... d200... yes... d200... not... D200!!!

hahahaha this is soooo funny!!! din get one na so that you'll be able to sleep at night :Grin:

@ caloy and levi

trust me, it's in my dreams, too... daydream and nightdream... hehehehe

@ caloy and levi

trust me, it's in my dreams, too... daydream and nightdream... hehehehe

I'll be dreaming for one more year...next year, next year...

(dialogue next year).....D2x, D2x....asus! it will never end!!!!!!!!!!!!!:Grin:

why do you think nikon is so rich eh?

why do you think nikon is so rich eh?

:Scared: Err, what's the connection? :Shock:

I'll be dreaming for one more year...next year, next year...

(dialogue next year).....D2x, D2x....asus! it will never end!!!!!!!!!!!!!:Grin:

hm... can i afford one next year??? thats the qustion... hehehe..

hope you get one soon din... then lets do a photo trip to break in your new kid :Grin:

:Scared: Err, what's the connection? :Shock:

the marketing hype that nikon or any consumer brand creates is so well placed that it just drives people to purchase. In marketing this is known as the XYZ factors that contribute to buyer purchasing behavior.

so you end up buying and buying more lenses and more bodies to upgrade or replace or serve as second body. the marketing schemes hit you in such a subtle way that you dont even notice it.

"yes this should be a great camera, im not wasting anything coz i feel ive been missing shots that i could have gotten if i had that split second time to change ISO, and this trusty old camera wont be wasted coz it will be my backup and god knows we all need backup"

see what i mean? yes these may be very valid points but sometimes the validity is questionable if you really sit down and mull it over. the company has awakened a desire by tapping the behavior of the purchaser and then you just gently massage yourself into saying yes i need that and ill buy it.

D200 is a very unique camera, the price is very affordable for it's capabilities.
The new D2X's just came out worth around $4,600.

I've attended a Nikon seminar here in the US and talked with a nikon engineer, they are working on another nikon camera, he just gave me clues that it's much better than the d200 and d2x and would match up with the Canon's flag camera Mark II. Probably be out in the Market by 2007 Dec.

@louie...

that's super good news... but for now, the d200 would be more than enough for me... :-)

D200 is a very unique camera, the price is very affordable for it's capabilities.
The new D2X's just came out worth around $4,600.

I've attended a Nikon seminar here in the US and talked with a nikon engineer, they are working on another nikon camera, he just gave me clues that it's much better than the d200 and d2x and would match up with the Canon's flag camera Mark II. Probably be out in the Market by 2007 Dec.

thanks louie

nice... this would mean the prices of the current cams will drop!!! whohoo!!! :Grin:

@levi

yeah, around early 2008... long, long way still...

My D200 has landed!!!

@levi and rosalie...

I'm in awe... I'm just staring at it now... ganda!

@dindin

Congrats!!! Finally... after 4 long months. :Grin:

My D200 has landed!!!

@levi and rosalie...

I'm in awe... I'm just staring at it now... ganda!

whohoo!!! congratulations din. now you can sleep at night.. hehe

hmm.. break in this sat! alright!:)

CONGRATZ!!!!! great new camera you got there. no more hiding during light showers

Congrats Dindin - its our turn to drool:Grin:

congrats dindin :Grin: baka di ka na matulog tonight kakatingin mo sa cam mo :Grin:

congrats D2D! U did it! u told me August pa? we are now in envy!!! pahiram? heheheheheh

My D200 has landed!!!

@levi and rosalie...

I'm in awe... I'm just staring at it now... ganda!

supercam for a supermom! :D
congrats!

Congrats, Dindin!

Now, we need the MC36, can you search for us? It's the basic 10 Pin wired remote control so we can use Bulb. :D

Thanks, guys!!!

I am really enjoying my new toy and i can't wait for 6pm to come (am stuck at work with my D200 on the table) to be able to shoot a little (or stare and tinker around with the cam settings some more).

After 18 photos, here are my discoveries:

1. I love the white balance... compared to the D70/s, the auto white balance is so reliable (i'm sure i'm going to miss the WB-tinkering of the D70).


2. I'm not sure if it's just me but this baby can shoot good images even at low light. (18-200/no flash/2 dim night lamps on) My hubby took a photo of our room and it wasn't dark at all. (more details when I try shooting more low-light).

3. It's very quiet...

More details tomorrow or tonight... no rush... just enjoying the moment...

ei din, i'm so happy for you!!! :D

Now, we need the MC36, can you search for us? It's the basic 10 Pin wired remote control so we can use Bulb. :D

Another option and costs about half the price is the MC-30. :)

My D200 has landed!!!

@levi and rosalie...

I'm in awe... I'm just staring at it now... ganda!

Congratulations Din!

Hmm... if this MC-30 is basically just a switch as I think it is, I can re engineer it to be an IR trigger. :D

Another option and costs about half the price is the MC-30. :)

let us try that new d200 out! comeon.. d200 users eb naman! hehehe :d

let us try that new d200 out! comeon.. d200 users eb naman! hehehe :d

tsk...tsk...... i'll join you guys next year... see you then. :Grin:

tsk...tsk...... i'll join you guys next year... see you then. :Grin:

:(yeah me too...

To all D200 users, have you done focus test with your camera? I have noticed that mine has a tendency to front focus. To get it to focus perfectly, I can't center the subject between
the AF point, but have to use the left border of the
AF point. This is very evident with my F1.8 primes and 2.8 teles. The amount of discrepancy increases as I increase focal length. Though mine has local warranty, columbia has yet to aquire all the needed tools to calibrate the D200.

Mine is working fine. :D

To all D200 users, have you done focus test with your camera? I have noticed that mine has a tendency to front focus. To get it to focus perfectly, I can't center the subject between
the AF point, but have to use the left border of the
AF point. This is very evident with my F1.8 primes and 2.8 teles. The amount of discrepancy increases as I increase focal length. Though mine has local warranty, columbia has yet to aquire all the needed tools to calibrate the D200.

@ ken

Mine is working fine, too.

@ Francis

Let's wait for Caloy and Levi... :-)

@ken

No problem focusing with mine. :)

I would like to add, it feels weird when I want it to band and I can't make it. :D

@ Dindin - thanks...sagot ko adobo next year:Grin:

@ Din

thanks classmate! i'll bring the sigsig then.. hehe :Grin:

i hate waiting.. so lets just do this.... NIKON SHOOT EB! :D whatever nikon cam you have... lets go shoot :D

Columbia just called and adviced that I can now bring my camera for calibration, BUT, it will take 14 days!!!! That's very annoying to hear, considering the camera is our source of living. I then asked if they had a loaner I can borrow, and was told that the big boss has adviced them to stop the loaners.

Back when the other family was running the business they would literaly bend over backwards to help customers out, but now its all about profit!

After buying 3 DSLR's from them for the past years, they have finally gave me a reason to buy elsewhere.

@ken

that is such a bummer... you mean no further explanation? just plain: stopped the loaners?

But...but...IT"S MADE IN THAILAND!!!

Whatever happened to the good old MADE IN JAPAN Cameras? Sob.... :(

it's not the country were it made. It's nikon with a brand name and they have always a representative quality personnel for their product.

I have a D100 before and sold it to other hand and now a D200 im just only used two lens the 24-85/2,8-4 nikkor and 85/1.8, My D100 and these lenses works for four years.

Now that I know Nikon are improving in DSLr but they their film cameras are war weapons now I think to purchase a 70-200/2.8 VR and 28-70/2.8 or 17-35/2.8 nikkor glass.

Hey Dindin remember I ask you regarding the Nikon and canon glass?
December sure im gonna buy these glass/

FherD
Riyadh
KSA

Matindi daw banding nang D200 at 415% magnification?

@Migs

At 415% magnification, I doubt you would see that in print. I believe na-resolve na ng Nikon yung banding issue dun sa mga later batches. It's nothing to worry about. I have taken about 12k pictures with my cam and have only noticed this a couple of times (mine was one of the earlier batches).

regards.

why does this thread always make me go crazy each time i read it?

honestly, the d70s is already okay for my needs... but this thread just makes me want to go crazy and upgrade!!!

bad... good... wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...

I know the feeling!

Once you get the D200 (and I know you will!), it will not be too long after that that you'll lust for the D2X. :Grin:

@zandy (http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/member.php?u=1285)

Yeah your right, its not that evident in print. How did nikon resolved the issue; was it a software update?

@zandy (http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/member.php?u=1285)

Yeah your right, its not that evident in print. How did nikon resolved the issue; was it a software update?

Migs,

See the link below for details: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0602/06021101nikond200banding.asp

I don't think it's a software update. Kelangan atang i-recalibrate yung camera. I'll be sending mine in before the warranty runs out.

Regards.

Migs,

See the link below for details: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0602/06021101nikond200banding.asp

I don't think it's a software update. Kelangan atang i-recalibrate yung camera. I'll be sending mine in before the warranty runs out.

Regards.

Thanks Zandy, I do hope i can get that done on my next vacation. Its unfortunate to buy a gear on a place where there's no service center.

Some test shots. :Grin:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a397/docnap/D2001.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a397/docnap/D2002.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a397/docnap/D2003.jpg

[QUOTE=nap_alcedo]Some test shots. :Grin:


doc so you finally got one huh? wow i thought you would be succumbing next year.

as for your shots, bloody marvelous. by the way is that the patient you stole the kidneys from?:)

wow doc! what surgery/operation were you performing? amen to that "BLOODY MARVELOUS" indeed. congrats on your d200 and welcome to the club.

@nap
Congrats on the new cam! :) Got shocked though with your test shots.

He he he. Sorry for the shock factor. Those are my residents doing a charity case under my service. I like this cam. I removed the battery grip though for my trip to Kota Kinabalu tomorrow. Will try to post more pictures once I get back. I will just bring one lens, mine and Carlo's favorite, the 17-55 f2.8. :Grin:

docnap!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! guys, it's nap's birthday today!!! the d200 was his gift to himself. :-)

whow!!!!! congratulations!

now thats some details... :) enjoy your new toy!

Happy Birthday Nap and congrats! Can't wait to see you D200 shots from Kota!

Wow! :) Happy Birthday! Hope you didn't drop a lens cap inside the patient!

wow doc congrats with your new camera! madugo pala kayo mag shoot hehehe :D

Thanks for the greetings guys. I would rather show you my bloody shots than my shoes, and office interior. I am an OC type of guy when it comes to manuals, that's why I was reading it inside the operating room while my residents were doing the surgery. I want to finish reading all the 207 pages before putting it to the test in Kota later. I will try to bring home "colorful" memories, as what Dindin would put it. See you in five days guys. :Grin:

Thanks for the greetings guys. I would rather show you my bloody shots than my shoes, and office interior. I am an OC type of guy when it comes to manuals, that's why I was reading it inside the operating room while my residents were doing the surgery. I want to finish reading all the 207 pages before putting it to the test in Kota later. I will try to bring home "colorful" memories, as what Dindin would put it. See you in five days guys. :Grin:

WHOAAAAA!!! :) I missed this one! Happy Birthday Doc.! Congrats with your D200! :)

Belated Happy Birthday Doc! Enjoy your vacation.

Belated Happy Birthday! Enjoy your trip! :)

Happy Bday Nap! God speed and post some pics when you get back...

Now that is hardcore, reading a d200 manual inside an operating room. enjoy your trip doc and HAPPY BIRTHDAY:)

happy bday nap!

Happy Birthday Doc! Enjoy your new toy! :)

Haba Birdie Doc Nap!!!

Thanks a lot for the greetings guys. Just got back. I have a pasalubong for you. Pagpasensiyahan nyo na. :Grin:


http://static.flickr.com/114/285719184_2b241f48c9.jpg

Wow Nice Photo Doc. High DR scene! Well Taken! :)

Love the colors, great photo Nap. :)

suweeeeeeet shot . . . pwede pang magazine or resort brochure :)

Nice photo! haaay ako din malapit na 'ring sumali sa D200 Club! :D (parang 700 club ba?) hehehe

Peace!

Very nice composition Doc. Love the reflection :)

ok shoot ni dok.
kala ko ano pasalubong mo.
nice shoot ha pero di pwede kasama sa handa mo ang mga shoot mo ha hhehehhehe

again happy bday dok

nice shot doc!

Doc Nap , I think you have found your 2nd niche. Postcard quality ah. ...NICE!

Doc Nap , I think you have found your 2nd niche. Postcard quality ah. ...NICE!

did you ever go through with your d200?

nap, post more photos... if you're busy, i can use your d200 for you.

Hi! I'm new here. I need some advise if any of you have time. My d200 is arriving tomorrow afternoon or friday morning at the latest. I have a wedding on saturday which doesn't give me time to go through the manual. Any quick tips on using this camera? My other camera is a d70. I'd really appreciate any tips.... :)

Hi! I'm new here. I need some advise if any of you have time. My d200 is arriving tomorrow afternoon or friday morning at the latest. I have a wedding on saturday which doesn't give me time to go through the manual. Any quick tips on using this camera? My other camera is a d70. I'd really appreciate any tips.... :)

youl get the hang of it, its pretty straightforward and user friendly. one thing i noticed when i jumped from d70-d200 was the controls. all the controls are aptly placed and some of the more used features have dedicated buttons instead of being shared. first thing i would do is the settings.

check ken rockwells d200 nikon users guide. it helped me a WHOLE lot. better read it and familiarize yourself with your new toy. youl love it congrats.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d200/users-guide/index.htm

nap, post more photos... if you're busy, i can use your d200 for you.

I have lots of photos actually. I just don't have the time to PP and post it. Will try this weekend. Too bad I decided not to bring my tripod during my trip to KK. I lost a lot of night photography opportunities. BTW, the D200 performed very well during the Nikon Relaunch shootout. The exposure metering was spot on, as well as the white balance.

youl get the hang of it, its pretty straightforward and user friendly. one thing i noticed when i jumped from d70-d200 was the controls. all the controls are aptly placed and some of the more used features have dedicated buttons instead of being shared. first thing i would do is the settings.

check ken rockwells d200 nikon users guide. it helped me a WHOLE lot. better read it and familiarize yourself with your new toy. youl love it congrats.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d200/users-guide/index.htm

Thanks for your fast response. Much appreciated! :)

BTW, the D200 performed very well during the Nikon Relaunch shootout. The exposure metering was spot on, as well as the white balance.

totally agree, the spot metering of the d200 is sooo accurate especially is you select the 6mm circle. as for the white balance auto usually works more than enough for me.

@ Carlo, I agree. a lot better than my d70. myt sell my d70 and get another D200 or D2x. haaaaaaay , dream on! :)

@ Carlo, I agree. a lot better than my d70. myt sell my d70 and get another D200 or D2x. haaaaaaay , dream on! :)

wow! dont sell your D70... just give it to me.. hahaha

congrats again on your new toy

Congrats and welcome to the club Dodie!!!

@dodie

congrats on your D200!!! welcome to the D200 world...

Congrats Dodie.

@dodie

That was fast... :D Congrats on your new toy! :)

dodie i already congratulated you in advance during our photclass 2 months ago:) do share with us the drama of how you actually obtained it hehe

@Levi- sowe my man I need as a back up.
@Dindin, Rosalie,Zandy- thank you
@Carlo- from a lot of hard work! actually I just grabed it in of the stores at hidalgo. luckily I didnt get caught. hehehehe

dodie, am i allowed to say that you're getting another D200 as back up camera? if it's a secret, i wont tell anyone :)

is it just me or does the D200 really suck batteries dry really fast...? 400-600 shots?

is it just me or does the D200 really suck batteries dry really fast...? 400-600 shots?

i thnk thats one flaw of the awesome D200:( .

I think it's because of the much faster image processor and larger buffer size that eats up batteries, not to mention the top LCD which is also huge and the custom shooting banks that would also contribute to battery drain. Which is why the grip is a must (even with the big weight penalty). The D80 has marginally better battery life, but is definitely shorter than the D70's.

Peace

thanks ken. how much shorter is the D80's battery life compared to the D70s? :)

your answer may seal the fate of my much loved D70s hahaha

I've gotten the D80 to shoot up to 750-780 shots on jpeg-fine before one batt goes down and about 1000 on jpeg-basic. The D70 more than a thousand. I think we should also consider the file sizes are much larger hence the processor has to work even more. I usually shoot in full auto burst mode.


Peace!

i thnk thats one flaw of the awesome D200:( .

The batteries? ... yup! :Grin:

dang it... d80/200 batteries are more expensive pa naman... grrr

dang it... d80/200 batteries are more expensive pa naman... grrr

sir, you can always try using your trusted rechargeable AAs:)

dang it... d80/200 batteries are more expensive pa naman... grrr

More expensive than? :Thinking:

sir, you can always try using your trusted rechargeable AAs:)

Based on experience, I would only use AAs for emergency. It doesn't last very long, plus the battery info won't work too. :)

Don't the D50, D70, D80, and D200 share the same battery? At least after the EN-EL3 recall. But still the EN-EL3e is pretty well priced. Just don't settle for a knock-off being sold by Mayer which Ramon claims to be original.

Don't the D50, D70, D80, and D200 share the same battery? At least after the EN-EL3 recall. But still the EN-EL3e is pretty well priced. Just don't settle for a knock-off being sold by Mayer which Ramon claims to be original.

That's right, all 4 cams can use the EN-EL3e. :) Re the knock-off being sold as original that is really unfortunate. Some people who thought they got good deals on an original found out (during the EN-EL3 recall) that what they had were fake. :Thinking:

they do share the same battery, the EN-EL3e indeed, but my batteries are the EN-EL3a from the D70s, and you these aren't compatible with my D200.

Last check, the 3e costs anywhere between 2200 to about 2600 bucks. The 3a version costs almost 500 bucks less.

Unless anyone can refer us to a supplier with better prices. :D

Don't the D50, D70, D80, and D200 share the same battery? At least after the EN-EL3 recall. But still the EN-EL3e is pretty well priced. Just don't settle for a knock-off being sold by Mayer which Ramon claims to be original.

they do share the same battery, the EN-EL3e indeed, but my batteries are the EN-EL3a from the D70s, and you these aren't compatible with my D200.

Last check, the 3e costs anywhere between 2200 to about 2600 bucks. The 3a version costs almost 500 bucks less.

Unless anyone can refer us to a supplier with better prices. :D

That's right... I got my batteries from the D70 replaced with the EN-EL3e during the battery recall. It turned out to be a "lucky" hassle. Hehehe!

I know the price of the EN-EL3e are volatile but 2.2k sounds about right. :Grin:

That's right... I got my batteries from the D70 replaced with the EN-EL3e during the battery recall. It turned out to be a "lucky" hassle. Hehehe!

I know the price of the EN-EL3e are volatile but 2.2k sounds about right. :Grin:

I got mine this morning from Watson for 2.5k, I guess thats on the high end right?:(
Sayang it can go as low as 2.2k pala.:(

just checked for battery prices last week... P2500 in watsons, P2600 in henry's

I got mine this morning from Watson for 2.5k, I guess thats on the high end right?:(
Sayang it can go as low as 2.2k pala.:(

depends on availability... :)

I got mine from Columbia Digital and if I remember it right, less than 2.5k ata.


On another note, I am missing the snug fit of the SB800 on my D70. With the D200, it seems like it's a tad loose. I don't have any flash misfires yet, although I would love it to be really tight, just like the D70. Well, I think this is also another indicator that my camera is getting used more often these days, at least with the external flash. :Grin:

@Nap

That is a common issue with the D200's hotshoe. I fixed it by inserting thin rubber strips underneath the 2 springs.

HTH.

I got mine this morning from Watson for 2.5k, I guess thats on the high end right?:(
Sayang it can go as low as 2.2k pala.:(

i got my spare battery from Columbia last month for about 2k if i remember it right. :D

Speaking of batteries, how many batteries do you guys have?

2 enough or should it be 3? 4 too much?

I have only two and based on my usage, it's good enough for me. For you Din, I think 4 would just be enough for your 8 gigs of memory... However, we have to remember that Lithium Ion rechargeable batteries have a life span, such that even if we don't use it, it will just give up on us after some time.

@Zandy, thanks for the reassurance brother. I also looked at DP Review, and it indeed is a common problem. I think Nikon had a purpose in mind when they did this.

I think 3 is fine... ;-)

Then, just be diligent in charging your batteries!

The primary reason I got a batt grip is for the vertical release option. Secondary - the extra battery slot. I recommend getting a battery grip. For me, 2 batteries is enough...on second thought, maybe a 3rd battery won't hurt :Evil:

@Nap

I think 3 really is enough!!! ;-) A 6-hour studio shoot would consume 2 batts... but that only happened to me twice. ;-)

The primary reason I got a batt grip is for the vertical release option. Secondary - the extra battery slot. I recommend getting a battery grip.

Same here but I ended up getting a 3rd battery after realizing using AA rechargeables was not a very good alternative. :Grin:

I thought you had 4! ;-)

Same here but I ended up getting a 3rd battery after realizing using AA rechargeables was not a very good alternative. :Grin:

Rechargeable AAs aren’t reliable – they’ve very slow recycle times. For critical sessions I use traditional lithium batteries like Energizer. I'm sure same goes for use in battery grip :Grin:

Rechargeable AAs aren’t reliable – they’ve very slow recycle times. For critical sessions I use traditional lithium batteries like Energizer. I'm sure same goes for use in battery grip :Grin:

Why the large font? :Thinking:

I've never used AAs again on my cam. I just tried it once out of curiosity. :) I use rechargeable AAs though for my flash. I just make sure they're newly charged before I use them. Have experienced no problems.

Guys, sorry for the large font. I've been using a different editor...fixed it....

Guys, sorry for the large font. I've been using a different editor...fixed it....

Ok, no problem! :Grin:

Back to the D200...

What are your custom settings? Saturation, tones, etc? Do you use custom curves?

I got my D200 last xmas. I have not used any SLR in the past. I use my D200 like I would any point and shoot camera. Hopefully, that will change after my photo classes starting this Sunday. At the moment I have 50mm prime lens. I tried to look for wide angle lenses in Quiapo early this week but I couldn't find nikon lenses. I was offered Sigma lenses. Are there potential compatibility issues between Sigma and D200?

i have a sigma 10-20mm lens and it works perfectly on my D200 :)

Congrats on your D200, Glenn! :)

@chewy

When did you get your D200? Congrats! :)

@rosalie - christmas :) yay :)

Any ideas when the d200s might come out?
Im thinking of an upgrade but I don't want to get something that'll be replaced soon

Any ideas when the d200s might come out?
Im thinking of an upgrade but I don't want to get something that'll be replaced soon

agree with you marlon. let's have a d200s with the noise handling capability of d40!

i saw the dpreview post of d40 at iso 6400. :)

D200s... mmmmmmmmmmmmmm...

D200s... mmmmmmmmmmmmmm...


hey earl, quite prolific today. i am seeing your name pop in i-Spy

hey earl, quite prolific today. i am seeing your name pop in i-Spy

Just breaking my lag Christian... :)

Pero medyo busy pa din...

D200s... mmmmmmmmmmmmmm...

The D200s is inevitable. Even if they just incorporate the HIGH ISO noise improvements and battery life of the D80, I would surely upgrade :)

The D200s is inevitable. Even if they just incorporate the HIGH ISO noise improvements and battery life of the D80, I would surely upgrade :)

This is swaying me more towards the S5Pro. :D

Any ideas when the d200s might come out?
Im thinking of an upgrade but I don't want to get something that'll be replaced soon

I'm guessing Q3-Q4 this year. It could either be a D200s or a D300 :Grin:

wag naman sana, i just got my d200 :)

Any ideas when the d200s might come out?
Im thinking of an upgrade but I don't want to get something that'll be replaced soon

The upside of upgrading now is the price has stabilized. When the D200s comes out, I'm sure the price will be much higher again. :Grin:

The D200s is inevitable. Even if they just incorporate the HIGH ISO noise improvements and battery life of the D80, I would surely upgrade :)

...and NAS continues for you, Zandy! :Grin:

The upside of upgrading now is the price has stabilized. When the D200s comes out, I'm sure the price will be much higher again. :Grin:

I felt bad when I first got my d70 and then the d70s came out. Haha I just don't want a repeat. :)

perhaps i should go for an s5pro... :P

I felt bad when I first got my d70 and then the d70s came out. Haha I just don't want a repeat. :)

perhaps i should go for an s5pro... :P

Hahaha! Same thing happened to me when I got my D70... but I knew the D70s was going to released already. Couldn't wait though... :Grin:

I am now also a proud owner of the Nikon D200! Just got mine last Jan 2 here in the deserts of KSA. :)

I am now also a proud owner of the Nikon D200! Just got mine last Jan 2 here in the deserts of KSA. :)

Galing ORLY! You deserve it! Congratulations again! :)

Big thanks Bro Earl! :)

@ Orly - It was bound to happen Bro.! :)

I'm about to sell mine. :)

Haven't really used it much since I got my D80 last November. Once you've experienced clean shots @ ISO 1600, it's hard to pick up the D200. Also, I find myself always gravitating to the D80 since it's easier to carry bec. it's lighter and smaller. Besides, I don't want the D200's value to depreciate any further once it's successor is anounced.

I'm keeping my L-bracket and CF cards though for the D200s or the S5 Pro. I heard it'll be really soon :)

I'm about to sell mine. :)

Haven't really used it much since I got my D80 last November. Once you've experienced clean shots @ ISO 1600, it's hard to pick up the D200. Also, I find myself always gravitating to the D80 since it's easier to carry bec. it's lighter and smaller. Besides, I don't want the D200's value to depreciate any further once it's successor is anounced.

I'm keeping my L-bracket and CF cards though for the D200s or the S5 Pro. I heard it'll be really soon :)

Ah yeah? I'm happy with mine. I actually prefer the handling of the D200 to the D80. Without the grip, the D200 is ok for me but with the D80, the vertical grip is a must. :)

mmmmmmmmm... D80... Another tempting Camera... :)

mmmmmmmmm... D80... Another tempting Camera... :)
Try borrowing one for a day to shoot indoors and you'll understand what the Canon guys were bragging about. :)

Try borrowing one for a day to shoot indoors and you'll understand what the Canon guys were bragging about. :)

Might make this my new P&S. :)

Might make this my new P&S. :)

Ah yeah? Go for it... :Grin:

Ah yeah? Go for it... :Grin:

Still weighing my options Rosalie... Either that or 2-3 more SB800s + 1 SU800... So it's a toy camera vs. full-CLS... mmmmmmmmm...

Still weighing my options Rosalie... Either that or 2-3 more SB800s + 1 SU800... So it's a toy camera vs. full-CLS... mmmmmmmmm...

Ah... I guess you'll just have to go with which one will be more useful! :)

Ah... I guess you'll just have to go with which one will be more useful! :)

Oo nga... But, nakaka-tempt talaga yung "Canon-like-Nikon" eh... :D hehehehehehehehe...

Oo nga... But, nakaka-tempt talaga yung "Canon-like-Nikon" eh... :D hehehehehehehehe...

Hmmm.. how come that sales pitch didn't work for me? Hahaha! :D

Hmmm.. how come that sales pitch didn't work for me? Hahaha! :D

I guess you haven't been frustrated taking action shots in low light without a flash? :)

just a thought....

regards,

I guess you haven't been frustrated taking action shots in low light without a flash? :)

just a thought....



I rarely shoot action indoors in low light wherein I cannot use flash. The sports I like shooting are outdoors. :) I guess it really depends on shooting style. Shooting at high ISO is not really a priority for me.

Wow we're comfortably touching the realm of H1 and H2 already... :)

This is my first SLR. Used to the point and shoot stuff and I am overwhelmed by the number of variables that need to be manipulated in this camera. Got two prime lenses (50mm and 35m) and hopefully will be able to buy 12-24mm and 18-200mm soon.

One of our instructors in the photo class told us photography is addictive and to that I say, "'tis true, 'tis true".

ooo... the 12-24mm... i don't see a thread dedicated to it here :) maybe the ultrawide owners should start one.

Getting your 2 cents advise. Is it worth it to upgrade from d70s to d200 at this point? or should i wait for newer models to come out soon? I would appreciate your inputs.

One of our instructors in the photo class told us photography is addictive and to that I say, "'tis true, 'tis true".

I say, "Amen." to that!

ooo... the 12-24mm... i don't see a thread dedicated to it here :) maybe the ultrawide owners should start one.

Hi Chew,

Care to start the wide-angle thread?

I am now also a proud owner of the Nikon D200! Just got mine last Jan 2 here in the deserts of KSA. :)

Nice bro, the force is stronger in you now.. lol .. whats up long time no chat dude. congrats on your new unit.

I hope im not OT, but i just wanna ask how much will the D200 cost? (bnew/ 2nd hand :) )

got mine from the US for around $1700 with 50mm lens, 2G memory card and card reader including delevery charges.

dito sa pinas body only is around 95k sa columbia, 80-85K sa ibang shops sa quiapo.

i think mas mura sa thailand kc dun galing ang D200s. if your going to bangkok, try pantip plaza (near sukhumbit) or IT square (near old airport).

medyo wala pa gaanong 2nd hand nito kc it is still selling briskly at the moment

I think body only in hidalgo is around 65-70k right now...don't know if they sell the ones with columbia warranty or store warranty.

sorry po, I just want to 'makigulo' also...:D
I succumb to the temptation of upgrading from D70 to D200 last Dec 31' 06. I really couldnt help it bec. the LCD is bigger, the color is really comparable to Canon, the multiexposure is really cool, the ISO 100 is really helpfull, the flash commander is fun to use, B&W is nice, etc etc... but do take note that you cant use ML-L3 in this mean machine, instead, you have to get MC-36..

Therefore, if you have the resources, its worth getting...
Here in Singapore the D200 body is $2200++ (tax inclusive) so its around 71-73K pesos :)

just checked with quiapo stores. The d200 now sells at P68,000 plus P7,500 for the grip.

the color is really comparable to Canon

i have the d200 and i beg to disagree :D

i have the d200 and i beg to disagree :D
do you mean it is still worst ? or much better?

@jonathan

nikon's color rendition has always been better than canon, specially with skin tones.

amen to this :D

i know some wedding photogs (nikon shooters) who shy away from canon users (as 2nd photogs) coz they have a hard time adjusting the colors to nikon standards :d

i heard one photog even say that d200 colors are a tad bit better than the d80.. but a nikon is a nikon is a nikon :D


@jonathan

nikon's color rendition has always been better than canon, specially with skin tones.

I was a D70 user before and I was very very dissappointed on the color and started to respect Canon's color rendition at the same range during those days.

So I decided to get D200 bec. I knew that this machine had leapfrog the Canons on the same range when it comes to color. So far, in my own eyes its still very very similar to 30D that is why I said its comparable.. but people say Canon's color rendition is much better, some says Nikon is much better if you are comparing 30D against D200.
Though I havent had a chance yet to shoot portraits under the sun(my D200 is still a few weeks old) but I heard the Hue of D200 gave an advantage when it comes to skin tones... But we will see guys once Im free these comming days, I do believe this mean machine is really good. Thats why I bought it.. :)

I do believe this mean machine is really good. Thats why I bought it.. :)

amen to this... :D

I have been using my D200 for about 6 months now and I figured out how to use the memory banks of the camera only this morning. Thanks to the people from Nikonians. I would like to share the excel file with you HERE (http://www.nikonians.org/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=view_attachment&file=44025e152d99269e.zip)

just a heads up...

prices of d200 (nikon thailand warrantied) units here in thailand just went up...now its back to Bht 63K = Php 88K (this is from Php 76K). Now its almost the same price as the Fuji S5 Pro

I dont know if stocks are very low, hence the price increase....if the stocks are indeed low, then this could effect other countries as well.

It may also be a sign that a replacement is coming...

I have to 2nd that. Sourcing for stocks is very, very difficult. It looks like Nikon is intentionally letting the remaining stocks dry up for a replacement, such as a D200s or a D300.

Interesting...

hmm cant wait to see the features of that possible D200s or D300.

wait for me nikon d200! wait for 1 year... hay tagal pa! sana after 1 year mas bumaba pa price mo

That price i saw was from one of their dealers here....

Tomorrow, i will drop by at nikon thailand shop itself for some accessory shopping. :) I will try to ask also if the price increase indeed came from them.

wow... instead of going down they are going up... hmm... wonder what Nikon is cooking up their sleeves...

The D200 in Japan keeps getting cheaper and no shortage of stocks.

i really want one! haha! and this thread just makes me want one more! i've admired this cam since day one. for me, this is a "can't miss" camera.