is the D200 price going to drop?

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

10/17/2007 01:19:29 PM · #1

i want to upgrade for a D200,

yet i see the price is still stagnant although the D300 is right around the corner, do you guys think this price is going to drop, meaning i should just be patient and get a d200 at around 1000-1200 OR i should just go ahead and figure out how the hell i am going to get the money for the D300?

bassbone

Nikon Z8

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120 f/4 S

10/17/2007 01:23:14 PM · #2

Everything I've seen about the noise levels and features makes me want to wait for the D300. The D200 is a huge upgrade from my D70, but I love what I have read about the D300. Hopefully I can squirrel away a bit of money so I can pick one up in the next 6 months or so...

LERtastic

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

10/17/2007 01:24:07 PM · #3

I am sure the D200 will come down in price. Just be patient. I picked up a D70s body only for $615 (CND, when it was not over the US$), right after the D80's came out.

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

10/17/2007 01:25:18 PM · #4

Originally posted by bassbone:

agreed but 1899 it's too much for me right now since i want to get an SB800 and a sigma 10-20 along with the D200,
so if i go D300, i won't be getting anything else

msieglerfr

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D

10/17/2007 01:32:02 PM · #5

Yes, it is going to drop. I heard it should be around 1300 euros (maybe slightly less) in Europe. Though, not quite cheap. If you are in the US, I believe it should be around 1200 $.

The D200 is just an amazing camera. I used to have a D70 and there is no way I will go back.

Personally, I will not get the D300, the difference between the D200 and D300 are not too large.

If you have enough money, go for the D300.
If you want to get a nice glass with it, go for the D200

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

10/17/2007 03:11:53 PM · #6

i hope it drops to 1200... i think the D300 is due in november so i am hoping around thanksgiving will be the right time ti make the purchase

msieglerfr

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D

10/18/2007 02:14:41 PM · #7

You will certainly not regret it...It is a really superior camera...I will not change it before at least three more years. Nikon rules!

jbsmithana

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 12-24mm f/4.0G IF-ED

10/18/2007 02:19:11 PM · #8

The D200 has already taken a drop to the $1250-1300 range once this year. I bought my first D200 body from B&H on 12/12/2006 for $1,299. The special lasted about a month if I remember.

Keep looking and you'll get it for that or less.

Message edited by author 2007-10-18 14:19:39.

Node

Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF for Nikon

10/18/2007 02:25:39 PM · #9

Originally posted by zaflabout:

I'd love to do that as well and I have no problem convincing myself that the D200 or D300 is the way to go and I have the money to do it but there is a wife in between who is not so convinced :(

msieglerfr

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D

10/18/2007 02:41:22 PM · #10

Wife is more important...Listen to them, they always have good pieces of advice...maybe you can get better glass as a trade off.

Good luck

Max

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

10/18/2007 05:03:22 PM · #11

Originally posted by msieglerfr:

Wife is more important...Listen to them, they always have good pieces of advice...maybe you can get better glass as a trade off.

Good luck

Max

well glass is good, i wanted to get the SB-800 as well, BUT really my D50 is just holding me back, i know i know it's not the camera but the photographer, but the D50 is lacking to my current needs

tate

Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

10/18/2007 05:05:56 PM · #12

I'm in a similar situation. What are these "needs"?
My main need is a bit more resolution.

fotomann_forever

10/18/2007 05:07:31 PM · #13

I won't be surprised if you see bunches of low-use D200's on the market soon., saving even more.

Canon 30D's are certainly a lot easier to find now the 40D is out.

But, yes the D200 should drop soon after D300 hits the shelves.

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

10/18/2007 05:15:52 PM · #14

well
1- faster shooting, sometimes i am covering shows, and try to capture the action with the D50, i got a couple of nice shots, but i am sure the D200 would have yielded better ones.
2-in deed the resolution.
3- iso range is much better in the D200
4- focusing points , there was a thread about that earlier, who uses it and who does not, well i am one of those who actually uses the 5 points on my D50, 11 points will be much better (of course 51 points will be very sweet)
5-color metering on the D200 is much better than the D50
6-time lapse ( i am really into this stuff) and i can't get myself to buy expensive equipment to do it when you can do it with your camera.
7- i would like to say the built, but to be honest i like hte feel of my D50.

option

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

10/18/2007 05:35:29 PM · #15

I'm banking on a drop in price when the D300 hits the market... I just have to remind myself that I'm switching for lenses, not fancy new bodies, or I'll end up with a D300 instead!

thegrandwazoo

Nikon D750

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

10/18/2007 05:36:42 PM · #16

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM NIKON!

:-D

Louis

Nikon D800

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

10/18/2007 05:39:48 PM · #17

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

I won't be surprised if you see bunches of low-use D200's on the market soon., saving even more.

Like mine maybe...

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

10/18/2007 05:41:23 PM · #18

Originally posted by Louis:

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
I won't be surprised if you see bunches of low-use D200's on the market soon., saving even more.

Like mine maybe...

well please let me know once you decide to get rid of it :)

Node

Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF for Nikon

10/18/2007 05:41:50 PM · #19

Originally posted by Louis:

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
I won't be surprised if you see bunches of low-use D200's on the market soon., saving even more.

Like mine maybe...

Yeah pity your in Canada, wonder if any Aussies are selling theirs?

Louis

Nikon D800

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

10/18/2007 05:44:30 PM · #20

Originally posted by Node:

Originally posted by Louis:

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
I won't be surprised if you see bunches of low-use D200's on the market soon., saving even more.

Like mine maybe...

Yeah pity your in Canada, wonder if any Aussies are selling theirs?

Hey, when I sell, I'll include free FedEx shipping.

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

10/24/2007 04:48:22 PM · #21

should i get a refurbished D200 or just keep on waiting?

Node