Buying Advice Which would you recommend?Also whats the diff?, NikonD80/D200
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 Jul 23 2007, 08:31 PM, updated 19y ago
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Hi guys i would like to ask your advice on which camera to get because i know that the D80 has the majority of the D200 specs but is the D200 worth it than?D80?
Also whats the best price now for both of the models body only. |
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Jul 23 2007, 08:46 PM
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in noise handling, D200 is certainly better than D80. D80 does 3 frames per sec. While the D200 does 5. D200 is solidly build, D80 is well build. And a very bright viewfinder.
Hmmm, not sure about the price though, but im sure the D200 cost 1.5k - 2k more. |
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Jul 23 2007, 09:15 PM
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QUOTE(AhBoiz @ Jul 23 2007, 08:31 PM) Hi guys i would like to ask your advice on which camera to get because i know that the D80 has the majority of the D200 specs but is the D200 worth it than?D80? if you need to ask, you clearly don't need a Nikon D200.Also whats the best price now for both of the models body only.    |
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Jul 23 2007, 09:18 PM
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QUOTE(calvin_gsc @ Jul 23 2007, 09:15 PM) if you need to ask, you clearly don't need a Nikon D200. you happy with your D80? im still searching for a cheap cheap D80 body.. |
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Jul 23 2007, 09:24 PM
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QUOTE(AhBoiz @ Jul 23 2007, 09:18 PM) you happy with your D80? I am definitely happy with my Nikon D80.im still searching for a cheap cheap D80 body.. Well, first of all, I don't need the performance of the Nikon D200. Secondly, $$ is a big issue for me when it comes to DSLR. So, I got myself a D80. have a read at here http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d80/vs-d200.htm it is explained in quite detail. QUOTE - D200 is a semi-pro/pro. D80 rest as amateurs good camera. - Color Matrix Metering: 1000 pixels RGB sensor(D200) vs 420 pixels RGB sensor(D80) - D200 uses compact flash memory cards. D80 uses SD memory cards. Compact flash is very useful If you are planning to upgrade to D2X or another future professional camera or simply comming from D70. (You don't have to buy again all your memory cards) - Shutter speed- 1/8000 for D200 and 1/4000 for D80. - Continuos shooting- 5 frame/s for D200 and 3 frame/s for D80. - Continuos shooting: 37 / 22 frames (JPEG / RAW) D200 vs 23 / 6 frames (JPEG / RAW) for D80. Please notice the difference in RAW. - D200 has a much more advanced interface, with external controls for nearly all functions, whereas the D80 (like the D70) relies more on interal menues. - Nikon just won the EISA awards - The D200 as the best camera 2006-2007. - Definitive more rigid body. D200 looks like a tank and D80 looks like a Jeep. - Lacking from the D80 is the "Non-CPU Lens Data" menu item found in the D200 and D2Xs, for entering information about non-CPU lenses, as well as the aperture-indexing finger that the D200 has for wide-open metering with older "AI" lenses. - D200 has Group Dynamic AF (Sports useful) and Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF (useful for difficult front subjects with distracting background). http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qi...05044723AA0TwzD This post has been edited by calvin_gsc: Jul 23 2007, 09:27 PM |
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Jul 24 2007, 12:28 AM
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Im not sure if you really need the D200 or not, but if you're serious and know your way with DSLRs and their settings, then the D200 would be the better cam. But these was what the review I read said and it would be overkill if you're not prepared... But still, the build quality and certain specs its has an edge over the D80 would be something every NIKON user would crave for, but with a Body RM1k + more than the D80, You should know where you're heading in this hobby before getting it. If, I was a NIKON Fan, I'd go for D200 and follow my heart and not my skill .....
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Jul 24 2007, 02:58 AM
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QUOTE(calvin_gsc @ Jul 23 2007, 09:15 PM) if you need to ask, you clearly don't need a Nikon D200. and i never said that the D80 is a bad camera |
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Jul 24 2007, 01:23 PM
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the D200 if you can afford it!
The obvious differences are:- 1) Weather-proof body. It does feel like a tank though, but with the cost of extra weight. 2) 5fps !!! (This is particularly nice for burst shots to freeze motion & even bracketing while handholding). Combine it with a speedlight, and you are able to take 5fps with flash! <-- LoL, handle with care 3) Different neckstrap (haha!)  If the above isn't too important, get the d80, and invest the money on your lenses instead...  |
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Jul 24 2007, 04:35 PM
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QUOTE(wlcling @ Jul 24 2007, 01:23 PM) the D200 if you can afford it! D200 and D80 has a big price jump though.. The obvious differences are:- 1) Weather-proof body. It does feel like a tank though, but with the cost of extra weight. 2) 5fps !!! (This is particularly nice for burst shots to freeze motion & even bracketing while handholding). Combine it with a speedlight, and you are able to take 5fps with flash! <-- LoL, handle with care 3) Different neckstrap (haha!) If the above isn't too important, get the d80, and invest the money on your lenses instead...  I would love to get a D200 if i can get it cheap coz it does fit my need more so.. |
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Jul 25 2007, 01:51 AM
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some said d80 has more accurate WB. And better noise control. issit true?
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Jul 25 2007, 02:25 AM
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QUOTE(scotty @ Jul 25 2007, 01:51 AM) some said d80 has more accurate WB. And better noise control. issit true? WB not sure. But D80 does have a better noise control, more obvious if u compare at high ISO. |
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Jul 25 2007, 04:04 AM
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Issit due to the D80 Being a newer cam thus internally improved?
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Jul 25 2007, 11:05 AM
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If I am not wrong, I saw that a D80 body is around RM3.5k and a D200 body is around the range of RM4.8k
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Jul 25 2007, 12:27 PM
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QUOTE(scotty @ Jul 25 2007, 01:51 AM) some said d80 has more accurate WB. And better noise control. issit true? I heard D200 has more accurate WB, but is still fooled indoors sometimes... not sure about noise thoughAdded on July 25, 2007, 12:34 pm QUOTE(AhBoiz @ Jul 24 2007, 04:35 PM) D200 and D80 has a big price jump though.. if it fits your needs, maybe try to get it second-hand... I would love to get a D200 if i can get it cheap coz it does fit my need more so.. oh yah, there is a rumor* that the d200 will be replaced by a new model soon....  *Rumor rumor rumor This post has been edited by wlcling: Jul 25 2007, 12:34 PM |
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Jul 25 2007, 03:41 PM
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QUOTE if it fits your needs, maybe try to get it second-hand... yea im looking for a second hand model but still with a warranty left.oh yah, there is a rumor* that the d200 will be replaced by a new model soon.... *Rumor rumor rumor If it get replaced the price will kill you le..Summore the specs of the D200 are better than the D80 means if the D200 get replaced than the specs muz be wow?like d2x?or better?  This post has been edited by AhBoiz: Jul 25 2007, 03:41 PM |
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Jul 26 2007, 12:34 AM
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it's just rumor... so no point thinking too much about it...
just buy d200 or d80, go out and shoot-shoot-shoot and enjoy yourself! both ways, you can't go wrong...haha! |
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Jul 26 2007, 10:54 AM
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QUOTE(wlcling @ Jul 25 2007, 12:27 PM) oh yah, there is a rumor* that the d200 will be replaced by a new model soon.... D300 la D300! which will feature a full frame CCD/CMOS *Rumor rumor rumor  rumors la of course And D200's noise handling is better than D80 imo.  |
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Jul 27 2007, 02:47 AM
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QUOTE(R a D ! c 4 L @ Jul 26 2007, 10:54 AM) D300 la D300! which will feature a full frame CCD/CMOS d200's noise handling better than d80? u sure bout this?rumors la of course And D200's noise handling is better than D80 imo. |
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Jul 27 2007, 11:07 PM
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Bros i need your help can you tell me if its worth it to buy a second hand D200body with 5months warranty left at RM4100?or what do you think the price should be?
 less than 7k shutter count..supposed to be in good condition.. |
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Jul 27 2007, 11:27 PM
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QUOTE(AhBoiz @ Jul 27 2007, 11:07 PM) Bros i need your help can you tell me if its worth it to buy a second hand D200body with 5months warranty left at RM4100?or what do you think the price should be? i think the price is ok if the condition is good... less than 7k shutter count..supposed to be in good condition.. |
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