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Review of the Nikon D200 dSLR - Structure and Design (p1)
After nearly a year on the market, the Nikon D200 has emerged as
Nikon's flagship midrange digital SLR. With the right balance of
professional features and affordability, the camera has been especially
popular among serious amateur photographers and professionals on a
budget.
Nikon D200 Structure and Design
The official slogan of the Nikon D200 is "Faster. Smarter. Stronger." Stronger likely refers to the D200's sturdy, solid construction. At 5.8x4.4x 2.9 inches and 2 pounds, the D200 is certainly heavier and more substantial than the less expensive Nikon D70 or D50, but not quite as bulky as the professional Nikon D2X or Canon EOS 5D. The additional battery grip, which adds a bit of weight and stability, is standard on the D2X, but optional on the D200. The D200's chassis is composed of a durable and robust magnesium-alloy, much like the D2X. To keep out the elements, the camera is secured with a water and dust resistant sealing system, making it suitable for nearly any situation.
Nikon D200 Structure and Design
The official slogan of the Nikon D200 is "Faster. Smarter. Stronger." Stronger likely refers to the D200's sturdy, solid construction. At 5.8x4.4x 2.9 inches and 2 pounds, the D200 is certainly heavier and more substantial than the less expensive Nikon D70 or D50, but not quite as bulky as the professional Nikon D2X or Canon EOS 5D. The additional battery grip, which adds a bit of weight and stability, is standard on the D2X, but optional on the D200. The D200's chassis is composed of a durable and robust magnesium-alloy, much like the D2X. To keep out the elements, the camera is secured with a water and dust resistant sealing system, making it suitable for nearly any situation.
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Comment #1 (Posted by Bill Flowers)
I am a Pro, using the D200 in my Ad Agency and also for Artist sessions for high profile recording artist. This camera took a while to learn all this camera can do. Everything you can imagine can be fine tuned and manually adjusted. Night shots are my favorite because of the creativity that can be achieved. This is my second Nikon, but the only one I ever use. Be sure to spend the extra buck for a good lense or 2 or 3. My favorite is the Nikon Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED-IF. It will set you back around the same you pay for the camera ($1,500-$1,800), but you will have one amazing camera capable of taking the money shot.
