Customer Reviews
Nikon D200 - Inherent manufacturing issues 
2008-08-15
I purchased this Nikon D200 with the 18- 135 lens, and thought it was a fantastic camera, that is, until the auto focus decided to no longer work at 11 months old.
It appears that the D200 has an inherent fault in the auto focus, and Nikon are not doing a recall, and in my case refuse to fix it under warranty.
So I am very disappointed with this camera, very disappointed with Nikon, and would never buy another Nikon product due to their lack of product support
Splendid 
2008-07-13
This is simply a splendid camera. I have owned Nikon F's F3 and F4s, so I was very happy to finally get back into the Nikon family when I decided to go digital. This camera is actually very very simple to use and one does not be afraid of having to read some extremely complicated manual. It is very self-explanatory and it is fortunately compatible with at least a great part of my previous Nikon lenses. One my need to buy the extra battery grip in order to get an improved balance of the camaer. The flash that is in the camera is great for most pruposes excpet when using some of the wide-angles or longer leses since there tends to be a shadow of the lens. The colors and resolution are arellz superb however and not much can be said against it except that probably it is already surpassed now by other Nikons such as the D-300.
Best of the Bunch... 
2008-07-08
If you are a full-frame lens kind of guy, then you have your D3. However, that aside, having played with the D300, D200 and D3, I will have the D200 at my side regardless. As for why, it's just made better and it's cheaper. The added features to the D300 don't make it worth the money you pay and the D3 is simply out of most peoples price range. And, again, if you're a full-frame kind of person, just take a few steps back or forward and problem solved (Most of the time). The D200 rocks.
D200 is one of the best digital camera ever 2008-05-04
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
An amazing camera for the price. 2008-04-29
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!!!!
Amazing piece of equipment 2008-04-05
Breathtaking image quality assured by a high-performance 10.2 megapixel DX Format CCD sensor coupled with Nikon's image processing engine and the world's most sophisticated light metering system, the Nikon D200 digital SLR has a framing rate of up to 5 frames per second and minimized (50 ms) shutter lag provide ultra-fast handling characteristics, allowing high sequential image speed for sports, wildlife, fashion and event photography. The Nikon D200 is uniquely enabled to perform to a standard once reserved for cameras costing far more. Image Sensor - RGB CCD, 23.6 x 15.8mm Image Size - Up to 3,872 x 2,592 Maximum Storage Media - CompactFlash (CF) Card Type I and II and Microdrive Sensitivity - 100 to 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV with additional settings up to 1 EV over 1600 File System - Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF Interface - NTSC or PAL White Balance - Auto (TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting, preset white balance, white balance bracketing possible (2 to 9 frames in increments of 1, 2 or 3) Picture Angle - 35mm format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length LCD Monitor - 2.5-inch, 230,000-dot, TFT LCD with brightness adjustment Self-timer - Electronically controlled timer with 2 to 20 seconds duration Compatible Lenses - All AF-DX, AF-D, AF-G, AF-I, AF-S, and AF VR Nikkor lenses provide full AF & metering operation Dimensions - Width 147 x Height 113 x Depth 74mm / Weight - 830 grams
Great Camera 2008-04-01
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.
Very Great Camera 2008-03-26
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.
D200 2008-03-01
Great camera -- I don't have any comments that can better describe numerous glowing reviews about features, qualities, and other benefits associated with the D200.
a few disappointments 2008-01-08
I was surprised that the battery charger provided with the camera is only rated to run on 110V US current. So a purchaser in the US has to pack a transformer to use it outside the US, Canada and Panama. Even inexpensive camera battery rechargers will run on up to 240V, so I don't understand why the recharging system isn't more international travel-friendly.
Some of this may be my learning curve, but I have found the autofocus settings to be counterintuitive. A significant fraction of the first several hundred images I shot with the camera did not focus as I intended despite varying the autofocus settings, attempting to focus manually, etc.
My impression after a couple weeks of use is that it is a powerful imaging platform though, and results improved with use.
