Nikon D200

[stevesurf]

Probably one of the most feature-packed semi-professional (AKA prosumer) digital SLR cameras has been introduced, and there are a bunch of previews:
Ken Rockwell
Rob Galbraith
Lets Go Digital
Nikon Site
Spec Sheet

This has been the long awaited replacement for the Nikon D100, including a 10MP CCD, newly designed LCD and viewfinder, magnesium, sealed body, PictBridge, EXIF, RAW and JPEG capability, decent buffer, big LCD display, compact body and price to match. This camera can move the advanced consumer to a professional, or used as a second camera for a pro. In addition, there's a new vibration reduction 18~200mm lens and macro flash system introduced, described here

 

[perplex]

lets see if D70 price come down because of this.

 

[go_vtec]

Wow, this puts serious pressure to Canon's next 30D release. Way a go Nikon!

 

[Oink1]

Thats a dSLR - as i understand it 'Prosumer' cameras have a single fixed lens such as my Finepix S5500

 

[stevesurf]

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Originally Posted by Oink1 Thats a dSLR - as i understand it 'Prosumer' cameras have a single fixed lens such as my Finepix S5500

The term "prosumer" really is far more subjective and has been used by many to describe products like the Nikon D70, which has more features than a DSLR aimed at the consumer market (like the D50). There are a number of categories that apply to a DSLR. The D200 offers many more professional features and is, of course, less of a "prosumer" product than the D70, but nonetheless can fall into that category in between consumer and professional.

 

[warpdriver]

I would consider the D200 to be advanced amateur/entry professional camera.

Prosumer is clearly the Canon XT class or advanced versions of P&S with 4-10X zoom premium lenses.

 

[stevesurf]

Geez, this is really more of a marketing term than an accurate category! "Prosumer" products can relate to semi-professional as stated here.
As you stated, Prosumer can be considered to be different than DSLR here.
However, this term is being also used to directly describe the Canon EOS 10, Nikon D70 and Nikon D100, the D200's predecessor here. One conclusion: we should probably stick withe the terminology that many large retailers have: Point & Shoot, Advanced Digital, Semi-Professional and Professional.

 

[Mr.PD]

What ever you want to call it, go ahead. I call it very interesting.

I'm in the mood to step up from my Coolpix 8800. I was in the middle of comparing reviews on the Rebel XT and the Nikon D50 when I got the thought to crop out the first step and step up a level or two above the Rebel and D50. Then bam! you drop this under my nose.

I thank you for the enlightenment. My wallet is very nervous.

 

[stevesurf]

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Originally Posted by Mr.PD I thank you for the enlightenment. My wallet is very nervous.

You are very welcome; however, please remember that:
one (1) D200 = HD650 + SR-71 + iPod 5G + IC + a set of 1/2 carat diamond earrings. I had to say that; after all this is Head-fi

 

[warpdriver]

Yeah, a D200+ at least the 18-70 is going to cost as much as a top headphone rig. Priorities Priorities.

 

[yaufei]

I would rather say it is one of the most awaited or delayed.

But i think i will still be holding to my D2H. I like it too much....

 

[kevin gilmore]

What i really want is a full frame sensor Nikon camera.
Don't care how much it costs.

My kodak won't last forever.

 

[perplex]

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Originally Posted by kevin gilmore What i really want is a full frame sensor Nikon camera. Don't care how much it costs. My kodak won't last forever.

i dont think Nikon Ever plan to?

 

[n_maher]

How am I going to justify this to the wife?