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 06/03/2006 05:59:37 PM · #1
Today, 06/03/2006, I got in my car and drove close to 300 miles to purchase a Nikon D200 camera. I have tried places online, but noone actually had one in stock.

I checked all the local stores and couldn't find one. The Best Buy in Harrisburg, PA actually had two of them.

I got it and I only put it down to come here to read what the current challenges are. I hope to start submitting some of my shots.


06/03/2006 06:03:59 PM · #2
Congrats on your purchase and the distance you went to aquire your kit ;)
 06/04/2006 01:28:41 AM · #3
Just so you know the Calumet in my town has quite a few of them for sale. If you want one just let me know and I can work the deal for you.

Nick M
 06/04/2006 01:35:29 AM · #4
Welcome to the club, you'll love it.
 06/04/2006 02:19:22 AM · #5
Good pickup. I played with one the other day and was shocked at how well built it is.

I would definitely look to get a better lens, though.
 06/04/2006 07:20:34 AM · #6
Best Buy doesn't have the greatest selection of lenes. I had to drive over to a Ritz camera to buy one. I wouldn't have been able to get through the day w/o taking a picture so that's the lens I picked. They tried to sell me a Quantarray lens and I flat out refused.

I want (not in any particular order):
Nikkor Macro 60mm f/2.8D
Sigma 10mm-20mm f4-5.6 Super Wide Zoom
Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6D ED

I also need some filters, a new tripod, a nice flash (SB-800).

My wife is gunna kill me.

06/04/2006 09:01:00 AM · #7
Originally posted by tonytmtsh:
...My wife is gunna kill me.


...but you'll die Happy! :) Congrats!!!

06/04/2006 10:44:18 AM · #8
I had the 70-300mm and liked it but sold it on Ebay and got the 18-200mm VR and that baby is sweet. It has been on my D70 for a month and hasn't come off yet!

I'd hold off on the 70-300 and save up for the 18-200 VR.

I also have that SB 800 and couldn't live w/o it!

Originally posted by tonytmtsh:
Best Buy doesn't have the greatest selection of lenes. I had to drive over to a Ritz camera to buy one. I wouldn't have been able to get through the day w/o taking a picture so that's the lens I picked. They tried to sell me a Quantarray lens and I flat out refused.

I want (not in any particular order):
Nikkor Macro 60mm f/2.8D
Sigma 10mm-20mm f4-5.6 Super Wide Zoom
Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6D ED

I also need some filters, a new tripod, a nice flash (SB-800).

My wife is gunna kill me.
06/04/2006 10:44:40 AM · #9
Nice...post some shots so I can envy the camera.

Originally posted by tonytmtsh:
Today, 06/03/2006, I got in my car and drove close to 300 miles to purchase a Nikon D200 camera. I have tried places online, but noone actually had one in stock.

I checked all the local stores and couldn't find one. The Best Buy in Harrisburg, PA actually had two of them.

I got it and I only put it down to come here to read what the current challenges are. I hope to start submitting some of my shots.
06/04/2006 10:47:26 AM · #10
WTG on the D200

Your lens choice looks good but you're missing a good deal of middle ground between 20mm and 70mm... I'm not sure if that makes sense?
 06/04/2006 10:49:45 AM · #11
Originally posted by tonytmtsh:
Best Buy doesn't have the greatest selection of lenes. I had to drive over to a Ritz camera to buy one. I wouldn't have been able to get through the day w/o taking a picture so that's the lens I picked. They tried to sell me a Quantarray lens and I flat out refused.

I want (not in any particular order):
Nikkor Macro 60mm f/2.8D
Sigma 10mm-20mm f4-5.6 Super Wide Zoom
Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6D ED

I also need some filters, a new tripod, a nice flash (SB-800).

My wife is gunna kill me.


I'd prolly switch the 70-300 for the 70-200 2.8 (or the 80-200 2.8) and the 60mm 2.8 macro for a 105mm 2.8 macro and 50mm 1.8. I want the 10-20 too! But that's just me :P

06/04/2006 03:01:43 PM · #12
Those are good choices. I am going to start planning a bank heist so I can buy them. I am not set on anything.
 06/04/2006 03:06:20 PM · #13
Originally posted by pawdrix:
WTG on the D200

Your lens choice looks good but you're missing a good deal of middle ground between 20mm and 70mm... I'm not sure if that makes sense?


I figure that's what I have now. 28mm to 80mm.

ps. I bought my wife a D50 today so now I also have access to her 18mm - 55mm.

pss. My wife didn't go ballistic on me at all. I got her a camera today and we are planning some photo hunt dates. It might just work out great.
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