D200, D80 or wait for D300?

[sci80298]

I've just sold ALL my Canon gears (350D and 3 lenses). Switching to Nikon due to its (1)18-200mm VR lens, (2)more robust body and (3)the absence of L lenses .

Should I get D200, D80 or wait for D300? Got back enough money to buy a D80, SB800 Flash and 18-200mm lens without topping up.

If I get the D200, I'll have to top up ($1000 difference).

As for D300, some say have to wait long long and the rumours that its coming out next year is not true.

[Lmodel]

D100 is launched in Feb 02 and it is after 3 yrs before the D200 is launched.

Therefore, I dun think it would be so soon before the D300 comes out. It wouldnt be cost effective to launch a new model within that time frame for that R&D spent. Perhaps you'll get the D200s

The thing with technology is you'll never finish waiting coz new models are launched every now and then. Why wait? Buy and Shoot now! You'll be missing many moments during the wait which are priceless if compared to the depreciation of your equipments.

Maybe consider a 2nd hand D200 and top up another $600 - $700? Either that the D80 is too~

[longkangman]

Originally Posted by sci80298 I've just sold ALL my Canon gears (350D and 3 lenses). Switching to Nikon due to its (1)18-200mm VR lens, (2)more robust body and (3)the absence of L lenses . Should I get D200, D80 or wait for D300? Got back enough money to buy a D80, SB800 Flash and 18-200mm lens without topping up. If I get the D200, I'll have to top up ($1000 difference).

I do not know about more robust body, the 40D could be on the way.
D300 can wait till cow come home, just get D200 and feel the power of mini d2x.

YMMV

[slooow]

not logical to wait lah bro

buy now shoot now upload photos now... upgrade later

if you keep thinking of upgrading, then might as well wait for D20Xs?



go look at your bank account now and buy whatever you need which you can afford...

D80, SB800 Flash and 18-200mm lens is a real solid startup!

welcome to the dark side!

[sci80298]

Thanks guys. You're right. I should get a camera soon. Lords, AP and CP, here I come! D200 it shall be.

[slooow]

D200? congrats... good choice

$1000 more is worth it

[Benng]

Yeah no question about it. D200 choice.

[zac08]

Good choice...



You won't regret it...

[jnet6]

Originally Posted by sci80298 Thanks guys. You're right. I should get a camera soon. Lords, AP and CP, here I come! D200 it shall be.

That's a good choice!

[sykestang]

Originally Posted by jnet6 That's a good choice!

Big troll... parrot here and echo there to chiong post count... Nothing constructive!!!

To sci80298,
I invite you to join me and some regulars Nikonians at our NUG at Peninsula Hotel Spinelli Cafe tonight after 6:30pm. Allow me to enlighten you to the world of Nikon. And also some better deals for the Camera and lenses. You might not have cough out extra $1k as you earlier predicted. You may also welcome to PM/SMS me @96456423 should you need more info on any Nikon stuff.

[jnet6]

Originally Posted by Benng Yeah no question about it. D200 choice.

Originally Posted by zac08 Good choice... You won't regret it...

Thank you for your constructive comments.

[chngpe01]

Originally Posted by sykestang Big troll... parrot here and echo there to chiong post count... Nothing constructive!!! To sci80298, I invite you to join me and some regulars Nikonians at our NUG at Peninsula Hotel Spinelli Cafe tonight after 6:30pm. Allow me to enlighten you to the world of Nikon. And also some better deals for the Camera and lenses. You might not have cough out extra $1k as you earlier predicted. You may also welcome to PM/SMS me @96456423 should you need more info on any Nikon stuff.

Originally Posted by jnet6 Thank you for your constructive comments.

Ok guys, not sure what's between both of you. If you have anything persnal please settle it thru PM no need for such post here.

[sci80298]

Thanks to http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=151190

Think I've got myself a good deal at CP today.

Paid $4949 for D200 body, SB800 flash, AF-S 18-200mm VR lens, EN-EL3e battery, B&W Skylight 72mm filter, Sandisk Extreme III CF Card 2GB and Battery Grip. Topped up only $1200 after the sales of my Canon gears.

3 Cheers to Nikon!!!

[clubgrit]

Welcome to the Nikon family !

Good buy, especially since it's CP. But why a Skylight filter and not the UV Haze, or the Nikon NC filter ?

Remember that post-processing will be different too from your Canon. Nikon Capture NX is highly recommended (some Canon users drool over this software ).

[sci80298]

Originally Posted by clubgrit Welcome to the Nikon family ! Good buy, especially since it's CP. But why a Skylight filter and not the UV Haze, or the Nikon NC filter ? Remember that post-processing will be different too from your Canon. Nikon Capture NX is highly recommended (some Canon users drool over this software ).

Nikon NC filter (out of stock). B&W has good skylight filter (without the pinkish effect). Prefer it when taking outdoor photos .

[_espn_]

I would go for D200, D300 still vapourware, nothing's confirmed, D200 is barely 1 year old. D300 won't be out in a hurry.

[zac08]

Originally Posted by _espn_ I would go for D200, D300 still vapourware, nothing's confirmed, D200 is barely 1 year old. D300 won't be out in a hurry.

Dude...

he just got the D200 liao...

[ortega]

Congratulations and welcome to the dark side

[_espn_]

Originally Posted by zac08 Dude... he just got the D200 liao...

I know, just to reaffirm his commitment ma

[trd2970]

congrats, i'm sure the D200 and 18-200 VR will serve u for years to come! it's a deadly combo!!