D70s to D200?

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Looking for some more opinions as my D70s is broken and will cost the cost of the camera to fix, so im thinking i may as well upgrade...

I saw a D200 body in my local camera shop for five hundred quid, good price? Seems it...

It seems like the natural progression from a D70s without breaking my bank!

Anyone with a D200 got anthing to say about it? I will be using it for general usage, portfolio work for dancers/actors and shows/musicals!

Many thanks!
Jamie
 
The D200 is a very good all rounder although you could also consider the Fuji S5 Pro, it's a slow camera in terms of FPS and buffer empty speed but ideal for portraits and even better for show/musicals as it has very good dynamic range (ideal for capturing the full effect of the lighting).

If you can find a little more cash D300s are going for about £750 - £800 and are very good at high ISO performance and are a lot faster than the S5 Pro and the step up from the D200.
 
Sounds about right for a shop price, but as Simon says, an S5 Pro can be had new for the same money and unless you plan to shoot something like motorsport then it's a much better buy (y)
 
Not sure if i would consider changing from Nikon, as i ahve compatible kits, (Flash, lens etc)
I was considering a D300, but i do have a fairly limited budget :/
What about D5000? that was there too...
I was really happy with results i got from the D70s and im assuming it will only get better with a D200?
 
The S5 Pro is a D200 body with a different sensor/electronics, so compatible with Nikon lenses and flash by the way.
 
Jamie Smith said:
Not sure if i would consider changing from Nikon, as i ahve compatible kits, (Flash, lens etc)
I was considering a D300, but i do have a fairly limited budget :/
What about D5000? that was there too...
I was really happy with results i got from the D70s and im assuming it will only get better with a D200?
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i would take the D90 over the D5000.
 
V8burble said:
The S5 Pro is a D200 body with a different sensor/electronics, so compatible with Nikon lenses and flash by the way.
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Very interesting to know! Thankyou!
 
Jamie Smith said:
Not sure if i would consider changing from Nikon, as i ahve compatible kits, (Flash, lens etc)
I was considering a D300, but i do have a fairly limited budget :/
What about D5000? that was there too...
I was really happy with results i got from the D70s and im assuming it will only get better with a D200?
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I've got a D70s, a D300 and an S5 Pro - the S5 Pro replaced a D200 - it's a much better camera and a total bargain if you can still find one
 
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