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1st real camera and cannot find any reason to ever upgrade. with the 18-200 lens it is all I will ever need.

I loved this camera and love my D80 and now the D300 which really is an improvement over the D200 so if you are in the market step up to the D300 personally if you have the money for the camera and lenses!

If not the D80 is exceptional and much more affordable.

Back to the D200 a great camera with loads of flexibility and a much more affordable price since the D300 arrived. It has provided solid photos for me and is a sturdy great feel in the hand so if you find a bargin go for it, I don't think you will be disappointed.

This is my dream camera. When I use this, I was so impressed with it's tremendous color quality and fastness.

I will keep this camera for ever.

Before D300 was on the market - this was the best available for this money.

Good for beginners if photography is you serious interest and you are ready for big budget. This camera - is a well refined technical instrument. No 'green' auto modes, only classic camera controls.

It wants good lens. By good I mean f 2.8-4. Otherwise the camera body becomes too heavy and not at all value for money. If you decide to pay over $1000 for a camera and then save on lens - it's like a big expensive car with small thin tyres that don't really hold the road. So if you condider D200 with e.g. 18-70, or even 18-200 VR, go for D80/D40 instead.

Photography is my hobby, I don't make money with it. I'm with Nikon since more than 10 years and my perfect combination now is:

D200
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor - Wide-angle zoom lens - 12 mm - 24 mm - f/4.0 G ED-IF AF-S DX - Nikon F
Nikkor 35-70/2.8
Nikkor 50/1.8 (almost no use since I got 35-70)
Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
spare battery

The Nikon D200 is an amazing camera. I consider myself an enthusiastic amateur, and the D200 fits my needs more than I could ever imagine. I recommend this to anybody considering a new Nikon, especially since the price is dropping as the D300 is released.

It's fabulous!!!!