Nikon D200 Problems

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i have been having alot of problems with my d200, at first i thought it was a faulty camera that was causing me exposure problems, but it turns out after some net research that there is a known problem with sigma ex lenses and the d200 that causes exposure issues. one min it will be fine then it just does silly things.

Has anyone had a similar problem with the d200 and have you ever had lenses rechipped by sigma, how long does it take ?? and more importantly what does it cost?

[-Oy-]

I've heard of problems with the AF button the D200 with Sigma HSM lenses - but I don't use that button anyway.

None of my 3 Sigma HSM / EX lenses have had exposure problems with the D200 - but friend has the 30mm F1.4 that does weird things and we think it's a lens contact problem, as it goes away if you wiggle it :D

[Gareth_R]

The only problem with some Sigma lenses on the D200 was the AF ON button.
I had mine re-chipped which took about 10 days, but the firmware update on the D200 has now cured the problem anyway.

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after speaking to sigma they say that there is a few problems with the d200 and sigma ex lenses i have the 24 - 70 f2.8 and 70 - 200 f2.8 ex it is an exposure problem, where do i look for d200 firmware updates ? its worth a try

[chuckles]

You can download the firmware from here (http://nikoneurope-en.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/nikoneurope_en.cfg/php/enduser/std_alp.php?locale=en_GB&bandwidth=broad&p_sid=kcfqTREi) The only problem is you'll have to register with Nikon and create an account, although this shouldn't be a problem. The D200 is considered a Professional camera and as such support is readily available from Nikon.

If your camera was purchased in the last 8 months I expect it's at version 2.0 anyway. I very much doubt it's camera problem at all :(

Perhaps the title "Sigma lens problem" would've been more appasite!

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thanks chuckles,

in away your right, it is a sigma lens problem, but only one that appears with the d200. I was going to call it sigma problems, then i realised every make of camera takes them and it wouldnt narrow down my problem.

From another conversation i had with sigma, they say it was common on the d200 with the ex lenses but they happily rechip if in warranty for only £5 so thats whats happend, the lens is on its way today to sigma uk in wellen garden city and hopefully it wont take the four weeks i was told it would