Nikon D200: What Is It Like To Use This Camera?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- Nikon D200: Hi everyone in this video I will be introducing the newest/oldest Nikon camera to my camera collection. The Nikon D200. I have been wanting this camera for so long and I finally was able to get it at a great price. It uses almost all types of Nikkor F mount lenses and you can even add a camera grip to this camera to gain some extra battery life. It is a fun retro ish Nikon Dslr that is fun to use but feels very sturdy and well made while using it. It is the Nikon D200. Below have listed accessories for this camera, if you are interested in checking them out. The nice thing about this camera is that it takes the same battery as the Nikon D80, Nikon D90, Nikon D300 and the Nikon D300s and the Nikon D700 so that is a win!
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Some camera accessories to check out!
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JJC Intervalometer Timer Remote Shutter Release Time Laspe for Nikon D200
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Screen Protective Cover Compatible for Nikon D200 Camera
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SanDisk 32GB Extreme CompactFlash Memory Card
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I just purchased a d200 from a fellow Nikon user on offer-up in so-cal. He listed it for 75$ with a 15,500 shutter count and as close as flawless as you could possibly get. I was really surprised to know that he had the listing up for several weeks before i inquired. I'm so glad i did though, it is an absolutely amazing camera. Once i met him in person, he actually let me have it for $50! He was happy it was going to someone who was going to use it. We had talked photography for a good couple minutes so he could tell that it was not going to just sit in the closet forever. Now i have my d70s that i removed the hot mirror to view full spectrum and the d200 for regular visible light. The 2 CCD powerhouse combo is really fun, and incredibly affordable!
You can find the sensor from the D200 in other cameras like the D80, D3000, Pentax K10D and some Sony cameras. But the output from the D200 is what i like the most 🙂
Digital imagery is 100% mathematics and the Nikon algorithms are great.
Pentax K10D is great too. I own both of them though I prefer the K10D.
Have the D80, D3000 and D200
Hi.
I also have a D80 camera. I would like to ask if it would be worth replacing it with a D200 model? It is now available for €70 with an 18k shot. I don't know if it's worth it. Thanks for the advice.
@krisztianivanics369 Hi as a user of both cameras I would say they both have the same image quality. Unfortunately I believe that I got a copy that runs a little yellow in the sensor but the d200 is an older camera than the d80. The d200 has a lot more functionality though and will shoot at a higher frame per second and has a much higher buffer rate. The menu is a bit outdated though on the d200 and viewing your images is a little more complicated but it definitely feels like a nice sturdy camera. I would say that the D80 has an upgraded version of the d200 in it, it's just not as fast. The D80 also takes SD cards whereas the D200 takes CF cards. For me the D200 color science feels like film and it has a nice digital grain at higher ISOs when you want an artistic look especially at night. It's a fun camera and if you have the money to add and not replace the D80 I would. The CCD sensor is quite unique and is loved by many. If you do end up getting a d200 I suggest you get a battery grip down the line as well. It is a nice add on and gives you even more battery power. Both are great cameras one is just older. Hope this helps! That is a great deal for that camera especially with that shutter count. If you have more questions please feel free to ask. Have a great day!
Kris
Nice video! I got a D80 back in 2007. It just died a few months ago. I got a D200 as replacement, and I just bought a second copy of that 😊. Now I have many cameras, but I still like these old CCD sensor cameras.
@KimHojbergJensen Thank you so much! That's when I had gotten my D80 as well. Unfortunately the shutter on the Nikon D80s aren't built like other cameras. I have seen so many out of commission on the market its sad. The D200 is a very nice camera especially if you acquire the grip that was made for it. I love its CCD sensor. It gives off the feel of film and is beautiful especially when pared to a really nice lens. Thank you for watching my video. Hope all is well!
Kris
The D90 on a tripod, lens at F8, ISO 250, shutterspeeds of 20 to 25 seconds in the A mode. Great shots when cars drive by.
@frutt5k That's really useful info, thank you for sharing frutt5k. I'll have to give that a try!
Cool video Chris. The D200 was my 1st DSLR. Glad to see you ended up on the D300s. That was or so far my last DX for now. The D200 served me well only lacking LiveView for my macro focus. The CCD vibrance & dynamic range was brilliant.
@K Hanscombe Thank you so much!! I am anxious to see what the Nikon D200 can do. I started out with a CCD sensor on the Nikon D60 and loved the color that came from that so I am hoping to get very similar results. I love the D300s too but love to see what different cameras can do. The D300s is defiantly a performer. I know using the D200 I realized how much I use the info button and live view for those extra defined shots its weird not having it on the D200. Thank you for watching! Hope all is well.
Kris
@@Kris_World Absolutely! I still used my D200 for yrs into my new D300s if only because I needed LiveView for macro work & now Astro Space stuff. i'm slowly outgrowing it as well for low light. Comparing the D810 in DX crop and still looks good. I don't have a D500 yet.
@K Hanscombe The D500 is supposed to be a great camera but so is the D810. Don't have either camera so I don't know how they perform. I would love to have one myself. Unfortunately its well out of my price range at the moment, so I was considering someday getting the Nikon D610. Its a camera I have always wanted.
I remember when this was one of the most talked about, and anticipated New Camera releases ! The D200 arrived to a lot of fanfare, and really took Nikon to a new level. CMOS sensors soon replaced these CCD based cameras, but there was really something special about this camera. Just take a gander at all the comments, and the videos from many channels about this camera.
If Nikon could somehow manufacture a Camera today, with the ‘essence of these early bodies, they would make a killing. Am I knocking the cameras off today? NO! I’ve owned D850/500, and currently a Z7. All fine Photographic tools, but where is the ‘soul?’ You get me? Stay safe! Peace
@georgedavall9449 I get you! I totally agree with you! Nikon would do so well if they did that. Even if they somehow they manufactured a new camera that had a CCD sensor. I really think so many would buy it because of how well it performed and still performs today. There is something about the CCD sensor that is unlike the CMOS. Thank you for watching my video, I really appreciate it. Stay safe friend. Later!
Thank you for the review. Nikon D200 is one of the best.
You're very welcome! I'm excited to find out what it can do.
Love my d200 my dad gifted it to me after he got a d850 but also gave me a 17-55 2.8 lens with the mint low count d200
Wow that is a fantastic gift! Make sure you get the grip for the camera too it really makes a difference when you need it. It gives you more battery life. I got mine from MPB. The Nikon D200 is a great camera and its special CCD sensor makes it so you can be very creative with it. I have recently learned a bit more from a fellow photographer about the D200 and why so many love it. It was once used for a lot of professional work. You can actually create your own film emulation settings while using it which I feel greatly expands your creative abilities with this camera. And that's a great lens to get going with, good for you! So happy to hear you received a great camera. That was very cool of your dad. Enjoy learning the camera and taking pics with it. If you have any questions let me know. Thank you for watching!
Kris
You made nice handheld photos with long exposure. CCD sensor is great. But I'm used longe time D70 + D70s and now have D300s, and sometimes we don't have any difference. I'm sure that D200 is a perfect camera with the right lens.
@Shasha-Good Thank you I appreciate that! The D300s is an amazing camera. Thank you for watching!
Kris
Really enjoyed this video! I just got my first Nikon, a D700, and I love it. For the price, I might have to try a D200!
@Nathan Ryan Thank you, I am so happy you enjoyed my video! Congrats on the purchase of the D700. That camera is a fantastic camera, I don't have one but would love to get one soon. It is one of Nikon's top legacy DSLRs. The Nikon D200 is a fun camera to use. It has a nice solid feel while taking pictures. For me, I haven't had enough time to use it as much as I would like to because of all the rain here in California, but I am anxious to see what it can really do. Thank you for watching my video and for becoming a subscriber I really appreciate it! Hope all is well! Take care!
Kris
My first Nikon was a D50, then it was the D200, D300S and D800. Now I only have the D200 and D300S left because I have switched to the Fuji system. The D300S is my favorite Nikon.
@lasseandersson8961 The D300s is a fantastic camera even to this day. I myself have a couple of Fuji cameras, the X100s and XT-1. I love both systems for different reasons. Take care!
Kris
I only quite recently got myself a D200 after watching many youtubers praising it. And what I heard is true. It's a slow camera, due to the CCD and the small buffer, but it translates the light that it catches into such beautiful colors, that I was baffled after my first shoot with it. The grip in which you can put two batteries indeed is a must to be able and shoot all day. I don't think I would recommend it for night photography, though. But at first morning light and just before sunset, the results are absolutely amazing from this 10MP camera.
@rakutzimbel4539 It truly does capture some really beautiful colors. That's great that you got one so you can experience the CCD sensor of this camera for yourself. Yes it may be a slower camera, but I don't think its a bad thing at all. It's quality outweighs that factor. Thank you for sharing your experience with your D200 and thank you so much for watching my video. I hope all is well! 😊📷
Kris
Thanks mate. Yes. Balance
@tonycanniffe2360 You're welcome! Finding Balance helps everything. Thank you for watching!!!
I have this camera among other nikon DSLRs and they piss all over mirrorless. Mirrorless in my opinion is a shitty technology. Been there, done it. I'd never go back to mirrorless. The D200 is gorgeous. 10.2mp produces small files, which are quick to edit and are enough MP for decent sized prints. The grain structure is lovely from this sensor. I really wish a camera manufacturer would make a new DSLR with a 10/16MP sensor. Most of us just don't want or need 40/50/60mp.
@Dan-jg7zl Yes I agree the 40/50/60mp concept is a bit much for a sensor and the fact that some medium format mirrorless have 100mp is just insane. Its not necessary. The files are just too big. The D7000 That I also use has a 16.2mp sensor and I feel that its plenty for what I need it for. I guess if you are consistently printing billboards for a business but that's commercial. I myself love a little bit of grain in my image because it reminds me of 35mm film. And yes so many of the older cameras that made the big camera companies what they are today are still some of the best. Thank you for checking out my video!
Kris
This year i upgraded to the D200 from the D50. I love both bigger display screens and the Professional touches. I already bought all the accessories on your list except for the Intervalometer. Am getting it in the next two weeks. I hate the infrared remotes, so wired is more convenient and can do a lot more and is inexpensive.
@1972myc Congrats on your purchase of the D200. It has a really nice feel when you are using it especially when you have the to battery grip. Yes the D200 has a lot of professional modes and features that will help you even more be able to expand your creative photography. I was talking to another photographer on here and he mentioned that this camera was once used in a professional setting for fashion magazines. I think he said it was for Ellie Magazine. He has a lot of neat formulas to make images look like magazine publication quality that have a nice film look. If your interested, he posted them on my (Is the D300s still good for use in todays world video) in the comments. It's pretty interesting. I would still shoot Raw most of the time but I think for creative photography its worth a look at. That's great that you got those accessories. Especially the memory card adapter. It really helps when you don't have a CF card on hand. I know the infrared remotes don't work very well but the wired ones do. The remote expands the camera a lot. Enjoy your camera and all the accessories! Hope all is well and that you are having a great day!
@@Kris_World Thank you! those formulas are so neat and helpful. Glad I subscribed to your channel. It's nice finding a TH-camr that connects with his viewers like you.
@1972myc Thank you so much!! You're welcome! Just thought I would share! Glad you find them helpful. Thank you so much for being a subscriber and for the really nice comment! I really appreciate it, and I also appreciate the support. Its really cool to connect with other photographers and trade ideas, stories and skills with people like you. I try my best to connect with everyone, I may not have a lot of time because I do work a lot, but when I do, I do it because I really feel that building a community where we can all help each other strengthen our photographic talents will help us develop and grow in our trade or hobby. Thank you watching my video and for being a great part of this community. Hope all is well!
Kris
I still have a d200. Actually got it pretty late around 2015 or so. It's a nice camera. It really was my best camera for a while and then I finally upgraded from my original d40 with six megapixels to a d3200 last year. A 4X increase in resolution was kind of nice. So now that's my favorite camera overall and I often put the d200's kit lens on it which is an 18 to 200 mm lens.
I purchased my D200 new years ago and the original battery and the second battery I got for it lasts a very long time(300 to 500shots). I think you may have a damaged battery.
@michaelrichardson484 You may be right, I very well could. I'll have to look into buying a new set of batteries soon to give this a try. Thank you for watching!
Good video Chris. I am looking for a CCD camera to play around with. Your night time photos are very good. I have a D7000 so i'm sticking with Nikon. Just in the time of this video and now 6 months the price has inched up. Still looking.
@marcuslieberman3577 Thank you so much Marcus and thank you for watching my video. I'm happy you enjoyed the photos. I was actually very surprised how well the camera did at night for being only 10 megapixels. The D7000 is also a great camera, but if you already have an assortment of lenses I would defiantly stick to Nikon as well its a great system. I know prices have been fluctuating quite a bit on the used camera market. I got mine from MPB. They can have great prices you just have to keep an eye out and wait for the right moment to make your purchase. What I do is I have them automatically email me when they get more in. That way I can see what they have available. Happy shooting, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any more questions. Hope all is well and sorry for the late response.
Kris
I just got gifted one of these that was my grandfathers then my dads and is now mine! Maybe I missed it in the video but how do you record video on the d200? Is it possible?
@booterscooch5105 Congratulations on the awesome gift! You have been given a CCD sensor camera that is defiantly a fun camera to use. Unfortunately the Nikon D200 does not have a video function, nor does the Nikon D80 which is its predecessor. You would have to purchase a Nikon D90 or D300s to have video, but the video function on those cameras is only rated at 720p. Hope this helps.
Kris
Hi Kris.
What a great little camera.
The D40 kit I bought for my wife has the 6 MP CCD sensor and the colours are so lush, whilst my old D3000 has a 10 MP CCD.
A question for you mate:
My non VR AF-S 18-55 GII ED lens is very loose when I'm attempting to focus manually. It has about 3 mm of play in it.
Any DIY hacks you can think of?
I had thought about putting some insulation tape onto the barrel. 😅
I really appreciated your night photography, some lovely pics there.
Not sure about that posh english accent though 😂
Hi Dave,
I hope you are doing well! I know I am really liking the camera so far. Unfortunately I haven't been able to get out very much and take pictures like I want to because its been raining so much. I did not know that the d3000 had a CCD sensor. I bet its a really good camera then. I really like the colors the CCD Sensor produces. I have been playing with the optimize image modes in the menu, because it has vivid and vivid+ and a portrait mode as well. So I have been having fun with it.
As far as your lens goes, I am not quite sure how you would fix that. It sounds like something internal inside the lens might be broken. Does it happen when you use the AF mode? I just looked at mine, I have the VR version and when I put mine on manual focus it is pretty loose as well. I feel that it would move if I pointed it down or up towards the sky. So I would have focus creep. No, don't put tape lol. 😂 I did some research, rubber bands are a photographers best friend for focus and lens creep. Just set your focus and band it.
Thank you man I really appreciate that. Its one of my favorite types of photography just working on my night photographic style still. I have an idea of how I want my pics to look, but I am not quite there yet. I really like your style though on your insta. You make every image tell a story and I just love that. Keep up the great work my friend.
Lol 😂 You're funny! I know, its not perfect but I thought it would be cool to show some of my character on here with the posh English accent. Lol. My thought when creating that voice was to create a character that was an old man with gray hair and a mustache who is wise. 😂 Still don't have a name for him though.
@@Kris_World Albert 😂. Sir Henry 🤣.
I had the D3000 out yesterday, for old times sake, and even with the 18-55 on it, it's a poor camera and it reminded me of why I upgraded it.
It's sluggish and slow. The D40 is quicker and has better ISO performance and it's 3 years older.
Ken Rockwell's website is my go to for information on camera's and lenses. I just wished I'd known about him before I bought the D3000.
Anyway, it got me back into photography and how to use a DSLR so I can't complain too much.
It's gotten to the point now, I'm just shooting anything I see, I love it.
I'm looking up, down, behind inside out and outside in 😂😂😂
Loving the B&W contrasty images I'm getting, especially at night. But then I have to take in the fact that I don't have a 1.4 prime lens and the ISO performance isn't as good as cameras today. So, contrasty it is. I love it. And thank you, I'm happy you enjoy them.
Hoping to get out today for something different so keep a look out over the weekend.
I'm having to use an ancient laptop from 2007 to do my Instagram as I've fried my pc motherboard 😭
I was giving it the yearly spring cleaning and new thermal pasting of the CPU & GPU. Been doing it for years but not paying attention.
Anyway. Enjoy your weekend mate 👍
@Badger 😂Those names are perfect. I especially like the sir part! Wow I am very surprised. You would think that it would be the other way around, but when I talked to people that were using the d40 in photography class they said it was actually a pretty decent camera and the pics they got from it were actually very good. It unfortunately just doesn't have a lot of features like the D300s has. Ken Rockwell's site is actually very informative. I like to see what he has to say about older cameras and lenses. Hey that's the important part it got you back into photography.
LOL 😂😂😂 Hey that's awesome!! That's what makes photography fun!
I know the 1.4s are a little more expensive unfortunately. The photos that you are getting have a lot of mood added to them. They look really neat and very contrasty. I know what you mean, ISO performance isn't the greatest in dark situations on the older dslrs. I learned something though while using my D200, and that is if I used center weight or spot for my metering at night the camera would actually allow me to use a higher shutter speed then using the matrix metering mode. I thought it was quite interesting. Maybe try it out and see what you think. I was surprised.
I'll go ahead and check out insta, can't wait to see what you got.
Oh my gosh no, not your computer!! I'm so sorry to hear about that. Hopefully your GPU is ok though. 😭
Thank you buddy, I hope you had a nice weekend my friend.
How many clicks did you get out of your D7000? That’s as old as my D700 which got up to 200k so far & going but I a friend got 400k before his failed & had it fixed back when worth it. Today, user you just sadly get another less.
@KHanscombe Unfortunately I am not sure how many clicks I have on my D7000 right off, but it is still going. Its one of my favorite cameras. 400,000 is a lot of clicks on a camera. I'm a surprised it lasted that long. I know sadly you can't buy those cameras new anymore, it is unfortunate.
My only problem is where can I buy a brand new batteries?
@Josemarquez Hi Jose, unfortunately I have only been able to find the original batteries in the used market. You can find ones in excellent condition, but unfortunately it doesn't give you a guarantee they will hold a charge. I recommend that you look on KEH or MBP. Hope this helps.
Kris
Wasabi batteries.
That's not heavy. Its a baby D2.if you thinks that's heavy, try a D2h/x with a wt-1/2 Wi-Fi adapter on it haha..
@tonetonic2013 You are right, I am sure that would be a very heavy setup. Wi-Fi adapters back then were bricks and definitely I'm sure added a nice amount of weight. Thank you for watching!
Kris
I used to carry two,D2h with wt-2 wifi links one with 17-55f2.8 and the other with a 70-200f2.8vr mk1.Heavy beasts and used as clubs in war zones as i recall and after said beatings would work fine...@@Kris_World 👍
Don't fall for the hype, keep your old camera
@HarveyWallbanger-hocq I completely agree with you! Some of the old cameras are still the best. Thank you for watching my video. Take care!
Kris
Shoot with such a high f stop is not the best idea in dark environment. f/1.4 or 1.8 would've made those photos look much better. In the end it is the lens that does 70% of the job not the camera.
P.S. Congrats with the purchase. The best DLSR ever made IMO.
@Fox F Hi yes you are absolutely right. Normally I would use a wide open aperture and a much lower ISO but since I was testing the camera mostly handheld at night I really just wanted to see what it was capable of. That and the lens I was using only went to an open aperture of f/3.5 because my Nikkor 24mm has some really bad glare issues. The sharpest point of the lens that goes to f/3.5 is f/7.1-f/11 unfortunately. The only lens I own that goes to f/1.8 is my 50mm and unfortunately I had forgotten that lens that night. But again you are right the pictures probably would have looked a lot better. Thank you for the comment. Thank you! I am really enjoying it so far. It is a very sturdy camera and love the way if feels when I am taking pictures. Thank you for watching my video. Hope all is well!
Kris
@@Kris_World Thanks and welcome to the CCD maniacs club! Oh and btw a lot of us use Gigapixel AI to upscale those 10.2Mp photos to 24-25Mp and then crop the hell out of em without anyone noticing ) Just a heads up.
@Fox F Thank you! I'm excited to use my new/used camera more and more. Oh really? I'll have to check that out and use it on a couple of my photos and see how it works. Thanks for the heads up! I really appreciate it!
Watch out for low light, this camera is something not so hot there. I suppose if you of course shoot raw, maybe that is a help. I loved my D200. My Brother still enjoys it today. I have the D800 and D700 and not wanting for anything else. My Sony A7iii x 2 are my production cameras. The Nikons are for the love of why I bother in the 1st place and brag about how the hobby is. I recommend patience and love with the D200. If you don't get that, but something more modern and maybe more forgiving, but that CCD is something to fight for if it is your bag image quality wise. After all these years it still rocks many's world. Why not? It is a bitchin camera.