I just attached a brand new Nikor 28-300 lens. It works perfectly. I am so happy I came across your site, which re-enthused me about using this camera and accepting some minor digital grain.
I have a D200 and it is easily capable of getting good shots. That said; the composition, the lighting and the creative eye behind the lens are the most important factors, as always. Thanks again, Dan, for your reviews. Love them.
Love, love, love my D200.. Great with old manual lens ...D200 with my 28-80 mm ....3.5/4.5....even at high ISO ....mimics film photos from the 30's through and up to the 60's ....my friends tend to comment without prompt the vintage quality of the pics I take with it ....higher ISO values actually help create that time like quality ...colors are fantastic...if you'd ask I'd recommend manual lens only ...really enhances the photo taking experience , very SLR like
Agree. I absolutely love the quality of the D200. Quality is great and colors are unique. Even B&W conversions from raw are excellent and the noise is close to film grain. Only downside, is the battery lasts much less than the D300/D700, my other 2 loves...
An excellent landscape camera that almost permanently stayed on ISO 100. The colours I got from this camera I could not get out of my old D750 & Z5! It certainly has that "je ne sais quois"!😀
Hello Dan. Great short video about this wonderful tool. I totally agree with you, the D200 is still a very capable camera, even in 2023, and it's very fun to use. I tried one 1 month ago and I liked it so much that I bought one 2 days ago on ebay. Can't wait to use it. Regarding the noise, well, I think that CCD sensors noise remind me film camera noise, which is not the case for CMOS sensors.
Yep, I have a D200 and a couple of lenses. So quick and easy to use, no fiddling with numerous menus, just press a few buttons and job's a good one. Love the colours from it as well. Bought mine as a used bargain along with a couple of lenses so whats not to like?
I bought a used D200 to allow me to use my old manual focus Nikon lenses and those that did not include a focusing motor as most newer lenses include. A really good buy and still quite capable.
Thanks for your interesting video. I'm considering a vintage DSLR to test the hypothesis that if you are a decent photographer it doesn't matter what camera you have in your hand.
Great video! I use mine with vintage Nikkor AI lenses. It's incredibly easy to focus manual lenses, thanks to the bright viewfinder. The colours are great too!
I got this camera in a trade and haven’t shot with it much since I have a mirrorless camera that is easier to carry around. Great video. I will have to take this camera out more to shoot.
great video, thank you Dan! ...just got myself one for AU$200 with 18-70mm lens and only 39! shutter clicks...so basically a new camera..and I enjoy it immensely, just whip the D750 out when I need higher ISO :)
Yeah ! I have luck to buy my D200 (in 2021) with 2 lenses (18-70 and 70-300) of a mom who are selling the sons stuff. The camera came with 5200 shots (no problem, no marks, no fung). She simple offered the packet for 1/3 of real price. I only needed to buy a new battery and the camera now rocks ! greetings from Brazil !
Merci Dan, pour votre revision sur cette caméra. La mienne, je l'ai procurée , l'année dernière. Je continue à l'utilisée et apprendre à prendre des photos. Comme vous l'indiquiez, c'est un outil qui prend de l'âge mais malgré cela, reste bien affûté. Bonne santé et tout ce qu'il y a de mieux!
I still have my d200 with its original kit lens 18 to 200 mm. I finally bought a d3200 which has 24 megapixels so I often use that lens on the d 3200. But I still love the color from that CCD on the d200 and everything about how the camera works I just prefer. And to be honest which is always a good idea, I simply love the camera. Also if you just posting your stuff online it doesn't make a difference.
The D3200 will be better in low light situations. Back in 2014, I wished there was a D200 with a D3200 sensor, since the D500 was not out yet. Those were the days.
This is my kit D200 / 35 f/1.8 then CF/SD card adapter and upload straight to cloud with the smartphone SD adapter. Easy. Nothing beats that CCD, looks like film. Oh and I shoot jpegs LOL.
@@MrAnalogDan12 if you like to sit behind your screen editing RAWs be my guest. I was taught it’s best to secure the shot in camera but what do I know :) Ps: it can still store the RAW beside the JPEG anyway, just in case!
Wanting to move on from my D3100, i couldn’t afford a more expensive semi professional camera so i bought an older camera the D200. I went backwards to improve my photography!!
@@MrAnalogDan12 Oh, so maybe I should be looking at getting a D200 to replace my D3000 then? I don't work any more, well, I'm a house husband :-). so money is a big problem for me. Ultimately, a D7000 would be my ideal DSLR.
@@badger67 let me put it this way : A D7000 is a 2012 Chevy Malibu. Yeah, it's cool and relatively modern while the D200 will be more like a 2005 Crown Vic from the police. It will have less features but still pretty good and durable. Hope my comparison helped.
@@MrAnalogDan12 I'm afraid you're comparisons have gone straight over my head as I'm not an American. I'm a Welshman from North Wales ;-D But I get the idea. Thank you.
Estimado, saludos. Tengo una Nikon D200. Mi consulta: ¿Me puede indicar cuanto mide la foto en Blanco y Negro que mostró en el video?. Gracias desde Rancagua, Chile.
@@MrAnalogDan12 Muchas gracias por responder mi consulta. Se nota una impresión de buena calidad. Eso demuestra la calidad del sensor CCD en la D200. Saludos desde Rancagua, Chile.
Excellent review, I love the D200 that much that I also purchased a special lens. The 17-55 f2.8. The image quality is now better than with my d7200 which is 24 mpx camera but looks too digital.
The D200 does a much better Job with the Colour, Hue, Contrast, than the later Nikons. Might be the fact it has CCD sensor, rather than the CMOS senor. Too bad it gets noisy above 400.
With DXO Pure Raw you can shoot at 1600 with 400 noise. It makes D200 fully usable in 2022. With the 35mm 1, 8 its a pleasure. (sorry for my poor english)
hi, i want this camera for years because as you say the colors and hdr of this camera looks better for some reason, now that i can get one the pictures taken really stiinkssss, looks as blurry (and it is not the case). After research this body has the strongest antialiasing filter and its unable to get sharp images. The edges of things look bad at zoom 100x100 preview, BUT looks amazing previewing the whole pic and in prints I think... what do you think about this topic? Iam thinking to open the device to remove the filter over the ccd... greetings
Hello. Some D200 had focusing issues. Try to shoot a few images with small apertures like f11 or F16. If these images come out sharp, maybe it's a back/front focus issue on your camera. By the way, have you tried another lens ?
No professional photographer can tell what photo was taken with which camera. a good photo is simply good.. composition and knowledge of your camera is what matters the most. I personally by the way dont like using adapters for camera cards.
You're right ! The viewing distance helps a lot. I could not find the video, but some journalists in 2005 tested the D200 and printed huge posters and by huge, I mean meters tall and there was no issue.
I love nikon d80 y D200 inmaculate cameras, COLORS AND SOFTNESS ARE THE BEST THING, the next cameras as D300 D90 D600 D610 those cameras don't give the same quality in Color, maybe in resolution they are good but in the color noooooooooooooooo never
I still have a D200. No I don’t use it commercially but it’s fun to use (outdoors I will add. The CCD creates lovely film like images which I don’t see today.
I have still a D200 with 8000 clicks in almost mint condition. I almost forgot that I had this camera. Ok no match for my D850 but still love the D200. Great build quality and colors are very nice. Selling this camera would not be an option. I will get like 100 bucks or something. Not worth it.
@Eric Parker well -AF performace; the D850 can almost see in the dark -high ISO performance; from ISO 800 the D200 pics have much noise - dynamic range - color depth - overall speed - sensor resolution; for landscape and large prints the D850 prevails
Just bought one! Can't wait to get it and start using it. Coming from a current Canon 90D
I have used this camera since 2005, when I bought it to shoot all of my experiences around the world. I am so glad to have seen your review.
People who owned tohis camera enjoyed it. People who did not own it wanted it !
The D200 is such an awesome camera. A close family member bought one new in 2006 and used it regularly for for ten years. It's almost indestructible!
Indeed ! My D750 does not feel as sturdy as this one. you are not afraid to use a D200, cuz you know you won't break it.
I just attached a brand new Nikor 28-300 lens. It works perfectly. I am so happy I came across your site, which re-enthused me about using this camera and accepting some minor digital grain.
cool !
I have a D200 and it is easily capable of getting good shots. That said; the composition, the lighting and the creative eye behind the lens are the most important factors, as always. Thanks again, Dan, for your reviews. Love them.
Thanks !
Love, love, love my D200..
Great with old manual lens ...D200 with my 28-80 mm ....3.5/4.5....even at high ISO ....mimics film photos from the 30's through and up to the 60's ....my friends tend to comment without prompt the vintage quality of the pics I take with it ....higher ISO values actually help create that time like quality ...colors are fantastic...if you'd ask I'd recommend manual lens only ...really enhances the photo taking experience , very SLR like
Yeah, it also looks like the F100 so it's still has some 90's vibes !
Agree. I absolutely love the quality of the D200. Quality is great and colors are unique. Even B&W conversions from raw are excellent and the noise is close to film grain. Only downside, is the battery lasts much less than the D300/D700, my other 2 loves...
You're right about the batteries. Best is to carry a spare one.
An excellent landscape camera that almost permanently stayed on ISO 100. The colours I got from this camera I could not get out of my old D750 & Z5! It certainly has that "je ne sais quois"!😀
It seems there is a regain of interest for these older CCD based DSLR's. Wait and see.
Great video. I think I'll take my D200 out tomorrow.
have fun with it
Hello Dan. Great short video about this wonderful tool. I totally agree with you, the D200 is still a very capable camera, even in 2023, and it's very fun to use. I tried one 1 month ago and I liked it so much that I bought one 2 days ago on ebay. Can't wait to use it. Regarding the noise, well, I think that CCD sensors noise remind me film camera noise, which is not the case for CMOS sensors.
Well, i'm old enough to remember when 1600 or 3200 ISO were a maximum (unless you were pushing film).
Yep, I have a D200 and a couple of lenses. So quick and easy to use, no fiddling with numerous menus, just press a few buttons and job's a good one. Love the colours from it as well. Bought mine as a used bargain along with a couple of lenses so whats not to like?
Thanks for sharing
I bought a used D200 to allow me to use my old manual focus Nikon lenses and those that did not include a focusing motor as most newer lenses include. A really good buy and still quite capable.
These are nice cameras, with a CCD sensor. The D300 is also good, but this time with a CMOS. Color rendition is slightly different.
Thanks for your interesting video. I'm considering a vintage DSLR to test the hypothesis that if you are a decent photographer it doesn't matter what camera you have in your hand.
Once you know the limitations of your camera you can use it where it will be best.
just bought one and will revieve it this afternoon 😀
good for you ! have fun with it
Great video! I use mine with vintage Nikkor AI lenses. It's incredibly easy to focus manual lenses, thanks to the bright viewfinder. The colours are great too!
Thanks for sharing!
I got this camera in a trade and haven’t shot with it much since I have a mirrorless camera that is easier to carry around. Great video. I will have to take this camera out more to shoot.
It's an older camera with character.
great video, thank you Dan! ...just got myself one for AU$200 with 18-70mm lens and only 39! shutter clicks...so basically a new camera..and I enjoy it immensely, just whip the D750 out when I need higher ISO :)
Yeah ! I have luck to buy my D200 (in 2021) with 2 lenses (18-70 and 70-300) of a mom who are selling the sons stuff. The camera came with 5200 shots (no problem, no marks, no fung). She simple offered the packet for 1/3 of real price. I only needed to buy a new battery and the camera now rocks ! greetings from Brazil !
Nice pick ! The 18-70 is a little gem.
stick a 35mm 1.8 on it and it will be amazing
Merci Dan, pour votre revision sur cette caméra.
La mienne, je l'ai procurée , l'année dernière. Je continue à l'utilisée et apprendre à prendre des photos. Comme vous l'indiquiez, c'est un outil qui prend de l'âge mais malgré cela, reste bien affûté.
Bonne santé et tout ce qu'il y a de mieux!
merci
I still have my d200 with its original kit lens 18 to 200 mm. I finally bought a d3200 which has 24 megapixels so I often use that lens on the d 3200. But I still love the color from that CCD on the d200 and everything about how the camera works I just prefer. And to be honest which is always a good idea, I simply love the camera. Also if you just posting your stuff online it doesn't make a difference.
The D3200 will be better in low light situations. Back in 2014, I wished there was a D200 with a D3200 sensor, since the D500 was not out yet. Those were the days.
This is my kit D200 / 35 f/1.8 then CF/SD card adapter and upload straight to cloud with the smartphone SD adapter. Easy. Nothing beats that CCD, looks like film. Oh and I shoot jpegs LOL.
You do you ! If you think shooting JPEGS is what you need, why bother ?
@@MrAnalogDan12 if you like to sit behind your screen editing RAWs be my guest. I was taught it’s best to secure the shot in camera but what do I know :)
Ps: it can still store the RAW beside the JPEG anyway, just in case!
Thank you!!!
You're welcome !
So, I just discovered it has 75,000 shutter clicks. Can the shutter be replaced after it wears out at 100,000 or so?
@@ELMProductionGroup a friend of mine has one with 1.7 million actuations in the original shutter. So I'd say you're fine.
Wanting to move on from my D3100, i couldn’t afford a more expensive semi professional camera so i bought an older camera the D200. I went backwards to improve my photography!!
While you won't get improvements in image quality compared to the 3100, you might get new opportunities.
@@MrAnalogDan12 Oh, so maybe I should be looking at getting a D200 to replace my D3000 then? I don't work any more, well, I'm a house husband :-). so money is a big problem for me. Ultimately, a D7000 would be my ideal DSLR.
@@badger67 let me put it this way : A D7000 is a 2012 Chevy Malibu. Yeah, it's cool and relatively modern while the D200 will be more like a 2005 Crown Vic from the police. It will have less features but still pretty good and durable. Hope my comparison helped.
@@MrAnalogDan12 I'm afraid you're comparisons have gone straight over my head as I'm not an American. I'm a Welshman from North Wales ;-D
But I get the idea. Thank you.
Estimado, saludos. Tengo una Nikon D200. Mi consulta: ¿Me puede indicar cuanto mide la foto en Blanco y Negro que mostró en el video?. Gracias desde Rancagua, Chile.
50x70cm on Epson printer
@@MrAnalogDan12 Muchas gracias por responder mi consulta. Se nota una impresión de buena calidad. Eso demuestra la calidad del sensor CCD en la D200. Saludos desde Rancagua, Chile.
Excellent review, I love the D200 that much that I also purchased a special lens. The 17-55 f2.8. The image quality is now better than with my d7200 which is 24 mpx camera but looks too digital.
Thanks for sharing ! I had this lens, back when I used a D200 and D300. Sold it when I got my D800 full frame.
good point my old d200 had a creamy film like quality
The D200 does a much better Job with the Colour, Hue, Contrast, than the later Nikons. Might be the fact it has CCD sensor, rather than the CMOS senor. Too bad it gets noisy above 400.
True, but the noise pattern looks okay, close to film grain.
I find it very pleasant until 800 and usable till 1600.
With DXO Pure Raw you can shoot at 1600 with 400 noise. It makes D200 fully usable in 2022. With the 35mm 1, 8 its a pleasure. (sorry for my poor english)
@@jankarol
Mon français n'est pas très bon non plus, pas de soucis
How do get shutter clicks?
Many ways. On a Mac preview, on websites dedicated to this or in Photoshop exifs under image number.
hi, i want this camera for years because as you say the colors and hdr of this camera looks better for some reason, now that i can get one the pictures taken really stiinkssss, looks as blurry (and it is not the case). After research this body has the strongest antialiasing filter and its unable to get sharp images. The edges of things look bad at zoom 100x100 preview, BUT looks amazing previewing the whole pic and in prints I think... what do you think about this topic? Iam thinking to open the device to remove the filter over the ccd... greetings
Hello. Some D200 had focusing issues. Try to shoot a few images with small apertures like f11 or F16. If these images come out sharp, maybe it's a back/front focus issue on your camera. By the way, have you tried another lens ?
No professional photographer can tell what photo was taken with which camera. a good photo is simply good.. composition and knowledge of your camera is what matters the most. I personally by the way dont like using adapters for camera cards.
me neither. I just look for a second hand compact flash and it just works the way it should.
When printed poster size...higher ISO is not the problem😂😂😂
You're right ! The viewing distance helps a lot. I could not find the video, but some journalists in 2005 tested the D200 and printed huge posters and by huge, I mean meters tall and there was no issue.
I love nikon d80 y D200 inmaculate cameras, COLORS AND SOFTNESS ARE THE BEST THING, the next cameras as D300 D90 D600 D610 those cameras don't give the same quality in Color, maybe in resolution they are good but in the color noooooooooooooooo never
even I got a fuji s5pro and it's good too
These more modern cameras have their advantages. But lots of people (me included) loved the CCD colors. Next cameras used CMOS.
after all seeing this vide o i want to purchase having a1 sony i prefer d200
I still have a D200. No I don’t use it commercially but it’s fun to use (outdoors I will add. The CCD creates lovely film like images which I don’t see today.
I still use a D300... commercially ! But it's a CMOS so...
I have still a D200 with 8000 clicks in almost mint condition. I almost forgot that I had this camera. Ok no match for my D850 but still love the D200. Great build quality and colors are very nice. Selling this camera would not be an option. I will get like 100 bucks or something. Not worth it.
@Eric Parker well
-AF performace; the D850 can almost see in the dark
-high ISO performance; from ISO 800 the D200 pics have much noise
- dynamic range
- color depth
- overall speed
- sensor resolution; for landscape and large prints the D850 prevails
@Eric Parker for professional work yes, for a hobbyist less. But it depends all on your needs.