dan_daly1 Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I swear, I almost shed a tear when I finally got to read the dpreview specs on the D200. You'll pry my F100 from my cold dead hands, but I have wanted to go digital SLR for so long, and Nikon never made the camera I was clamouring for. The D100 wasn't fast enough (for sports shots), tough enough, or have the resolution (for wedding shots) I wanted. The D2H didn't have the resolution, the D70's veiwfinder was unbearable, (of course, none metered with my old AIS glass) and I'd have had to sell a kindey to get a D2X. After lamenting the D70, and seriously contemplating a switch to Canon and it's 20D after decades with Nikon, I can finally have the camera I've wanted since the dawn of the digital SLR. I AM getting one, and probably with the 18-200 VR lens. Thank you Nikon! It only took you 3 years to make the camera I've wanted. Today is a happy day, I'm going to put my name of a list as soon as I can. (Actually the local camera shop doesn't even have it in the computer, so I have to wait to put my name on the wait list.) Questions: Will it have a black and white mode, similar to the 20D? I couldn't figure it out bt reading the Nikon press release or the dpreview article. What Compact flash cards are "the standard" for this type of camera? I currently only have SD cards. Dpreview mentions Sandisk Extreme III 1 GB, good choice? Where's the best place to get an SB-800? Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn_rahman Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Wow - Dan - your enthusiasm is quite heartening. However, it's one thing to be so excited (many are), but how an you possibly be so convinced about a camera you've never held before? Good luck - hope the D200 meets your real-world expectations! As for the SB-800, try the following NYC dealers: Adorama; B&H Photo Video; 17th Street Photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwcombs Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Excited Dan? It is nice to see this camera finally unveiled. Although it will be awhile before it's available for purchase. Black and White Mode: I doubt very seriously if it will have that feature. The most efficient way to do that is through post processing. Compact Flash: I doubt if there are any "recommended" cards out there yet for the D200. SanDisk Extreme are very good cards and should work very well with this and other cameras. I have used the Extreme cards without failure on all my digital CF cameras. SB-800: I bought through Adorama and B&H for my speedlights. Those are my sources for Nikon peripherals, and have been very happy with the transactions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vasilis Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Truth is that I have to put a lot of will-power not to go and get one and you do not help Dan :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawz Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 According to DPReview it does have a B&W mode. That said, it's pretty basic (Lacking the selectable filters of the 20d and Rebel XT) and I recomend converting in Post. For CF cards, look at the SanDisk Ultra II or Extreme III's. At least 2 1GB cards if you plan on shooting seriously with it (And for Weddings, add a portable backup device like Epson's P-2000 so you can empty 1 card while shooting with the other). For an SB-800, look at B&H, Adorama or Henry's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wang_nala Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Think Nikon announced it because it was leaked by accidental release onto web page anyways... 1. Which one is better? Nikon D200 vs. Canon 5D 2. Has anyone tried to put those CF hard drives instead of those Sandisk Extreme CF cards? Which one is faster, and which one use more battery power? 3. I see the D200 still has the 1.5 lens factor... was hoping they would make it 1.0 lens factor instead... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_burke3 Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Like everyone else I've been excited about the D200, and I've been thinking that I'd get one in the spring. But I've been out & about taking a few shots with my D70 over the last week and I'm wondering if I actually need to replace it. I'm still delighted with it. So what are the reasons to upgrade? Well, first there's the resolution. OK, 10Mp is more than 6Mp, but in practice I'd need to print at A3 to see much advantage. I can print on A4, with a border, at 270 DPI with files from the D70, and to be honest that might be enough. I was very interested to read comments by various people here (I think) that they *downsize* files from their D2X cameras before printing. That seems to suggest that 12Mp is too much! Viewfinder: well I'm one of those people who simply uses AF and who is therefore perfectly content with the D70 VF as it is. If the D200 VF is better then fine, but for me that's not a compelling reason tochange. Weather-proofing: yes, this would be good. Uses AI-S lenses: I don't have any of these, I'm a new Nikon user with the D70 so while I can see the advantage to long-standing Nikonites, again it's not something of great value to me. Anything else? - hmm, I can't see anything... So on reflection I'll carry on getting the best I can out of the D70 for a while. I think that for me the importance of the D200 is that it re-affirms Nikon's committment to the mid- sized sensor, and it tells me that it's safe to buy DX lenses etc because there will be cameras around for a number of years on which I can use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilkka_nissila Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 The Ai-S metering advantage is not just for oldies. Check prices of 2nd hand special optics, and you'll see what the fuss is all about! 28/2, 35/1.4,105/2.5,, a 50/1.8 or 1.4 that actually can be manually focused smoothly and doesn't wobble in the viewfinder when you touch it, 400/3.5, etc. all of these goodies can be had for peanuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilkka_nissila Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 You can see advantages in detail smaller prints too, but you may need to use a tripod or high shutter speeds, and fine optics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Why the hell would you want a B/W mode? Any post processing software can desatuate a image to give you B/W. If you use post processing, you will still have the original raw image, with all the data, remaining. If you use in-camera B/W processing, you loose original color data that can never be recovered. Touting B/W as a "feature" in DSLR is like touting the ability to no actually move under its own power as a "feature" of a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim geiss Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Has anyone heard anything concrete about the Multi-cam 1000? I read rumors that it's a modified 2000, but I don't understand the naming paradigm if that's the case. I have bodies with a Multi-cam 900 and 1300, and I don't think I could go back to the 900 full time...I know I'm spoiled. I read the entire dpreview for the d200, but I didn't see any mention of the AF speed/accuracy...maybe I skimmed too fast in my zeal. Anybody? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosse de nage Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I have a stupid question. Why do Nikon's prosumer to pro cameras flash sync a full stop slower than their consumer grade models. I was hoping for the capability to sync at a speedy 1/500th. Anyone out there know why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward_h Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 > Why the hell would you want a B/W mode? Now, now, Chuck. Let's keep the obsceneties to a mininum here. The main reason for people to want b/w in the camera is that they come from the film world and thus expect to be limited by the camera. Also, being ex-film people they aren't familiar with computers and therefore fear having to sit in front of one to convert the shots to b/w. You've got your explanation, so leave them alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred_palmer Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 The Marketing Brochure on the D200 lists the following: The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the D200: ? SanDisk Corporation SDCFB 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB SDCFB (Type II) 300MB SDCF2B (Type II) 256MB SDCFH (Ultra II) 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB SDCFX (Extreme III) 1GB, 2GB, 4GB ? Microdrive? 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 6GB ? Lexar Media Corporation Entry-level CompactFlash cards 128MB, 256MB, 512MB High speed 40נwith Write Acceleration (WA) 256MB, 512MB, 1GB Professional 40נwith WA 8GB Professional 80נwith WA 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB Professional 80נwith WA and LockTight technology 512MB, 2GB Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of card. For more details on the above cards, please contact the manufacturer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_su Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I want the B&W mode so that I never see the picture in color before I load it into Photoshop for final processing. I find that this makes a big difference for me when evauating pictures that I want to print monochrome. Having the preview be B&W is a great way to have quick proofs... and then you can always process the RAW file any way you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photo5 Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Not! A digital F100 will have a full-size sensor, high eyepoint viewfinder without a built-in flash, and no extra (needless in my opinion) bulk of the D2X/D2H. I don't want to carry a huge camera around when I shoot and have no need to. I'm still waiting for the digital F100. Should have at least 18mp, full-size sensor, etc. Maybe in two or three years. I'm content to wait it out. Cheers, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinh Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 > I have a stupid question. Why do Nikon's prosumer to pro cameras flash > sync a full stop slower than their consumer grade models. I was hoping > for the capability to sync at a speedy 1/500th. > Anyone out there know why? Because the consumer models use a hybrid or electronic shutter, made possible by the use of a CCD sensor. i read somewhere that the nature of CMOS makes it very difficult to implement an electronic shutter, but the trend in digital imaging sensors is towards CMOS... which means the reliance on traditional mechanical shutters, and the 1/250s limitation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa_b4 Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I'm so proud of Nikon, it really looks like they were listening to what their customers wanted in a D200. Yes, I know not everyone got what they wanted, but ISO 100, the ability to use AIS lenses, a metal body with weather seals, GPS, larger screen, improved viewfinder, and 10+ megapixels at less than $2k US is just super! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georges_pelpel Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Yes, that's what many of us were waiting for. I knew it was coming and bought a used D70 while waiting and to learn the digital process. The given specs make it a suitable F100 replacement. I like the ISO 100 and hope it has long exposure options. And the price is darn right aggressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinh Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Dave, Those sure are lofty expectations for a digital F100. especially considering that 35mm print film is only about equivalent to a 6MP sensor, and slide film maybe 12MP. regardless of what people say about scanning at 14MP/4000dpi, it's all grain at that resolution. the F100 is viewed in relation to the F5. it's basically your 80/20 solution. and when viewed in that regard, the D200 is to the D2X, what the F100 is to the F5. how can you expect the D200 to be FF when the D2X isn't even FF? so yes, the D200 IS the digital F100 that many have been waiting for; there really is no argument in that regard. you're basically asking Nikon to deliver a digital medium format cam in a 35mm body. Regards, Vinh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_gaffke Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 The Flash Sync Speed of 1/250 max is for non-Nikon flashes only. You can sync up to 1/8000 with a SB-800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilkka_nissila Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Well, if it is possible then it is understandable that people want it. After all medium format systems are large and don't have VR, have poor autofocus, teles are heavy and slow etc. etc. there is so much to be gained by using larger and higher-res sensors on our 35 mm lenses. But the time isn't right for Nikon to bring it out yet. I don't mind - I think DX is great apart from the viewfinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_skomial Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I think Jim had reversed the meaning of it: "The Flash Sync Speed of 1/250 max is for non-Nikon flashes only. You can sync up to 1/8000 with a SB-800." If there is a CCD electronic shutter in D200, by analogy with D70/D50, so you can sync up to 1/250 on D200 (was 1/500 on D70 ) with Nikon SB-800, and up to 1/8000 with non-Nikon flashes. Is that what you wanted to say Jim? The D70 CCD electronic shutter sync feature was discovered down to 1/8000 with non-Nikon flashes, and was never advertised by Nikon. Will that be the same case for D200? - we will see shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_skomial Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 If there is a FP mode on D200, so you can sync down to 1/8000 with FP compatible flash like SB-800. However, the SP mode drastically reduces flash max range, and is mostly used for close object pictures like portraits. I am hoping for D200 to have ability to sync at full (Non-Nikon flash) flash power single shot, with down to 1/8000 sync, like it is possible with D70. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_purdy Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 The faster synch speed would be nice but many studio strobes have somewhat of a delay in firing which negates a fast shutter. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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