Nikon D200 DSLR Review & Feature Walk Around

[@edwardslizewski717]

From the first minute that it came out I always wanted a Nikon D 200! But I did not have the $1500 to pay for it. It is now 2021 and I can afford the camera now. I bought a nice clean example for $120. Patience is indeed a virtue.

[@arnaldifero1]

🤣🤣🤣

[@najtrows]

Bought a D200 as broken for 20 bucks and I fixed the shutter with a pair of tweezers! I got a adapter now so I can use my grandmothers old Pentax K lenses too. Really fun to learn photo with this camera.

[@thequarantinecatholic]

I just picked up one tonight! I love my D40 and D300. There is something special about these old Nikons =)

[@BarryHull]

I bought a D200 brand new in 2006, still using it today. Great camera, love it.

[@rbsnmrjn]

MachTwo57 me too

[@thetallbarber]

No video on it?

[@saifulikhwan6749]

i have one nikon d200..seriously this camera its very old..but the performent better than a new camera today..just one i dont like about the camera d200..the LCD screen its very2 dispointed to me..sorry my english not good..hope u understand what i say..peacee ✌✌✌✌

[@therealcat5794]

@@saifulikhwan6749 The camera's made in 2005, what do you expect from the LCD screen.

[@tommassey9270]

What a camera, it's 2016 and these are going for next to nothing and they are built like a fine watch. OK, the camera is 10 years old and it is 10MP but there is nothing wrong with that. The camera is worlds better built than most of the cameras produced today. Considering this unit was originally 1.5 thousand originally and now can be purchased for a 10th of that is absolutely amazing. Snap one up before they are gone...you will not be sorry. And finally, great video Nick. Thanks for the great overview.

[@bobjimenez4464]

+Tom Massey I'm guilty of hunting for a D200 but hearing that at iso 800 things get grainy maybe a D300 might be a better choice. I'm really just wanting the camera to be programmable for use with manual focus AI lenses and the D200 is one of them that has the capability.

[@NickHurst1987]

+Bob Jimenez, Also very true. It's older technology so higher ISO's do get very grainy very fast. But with the wider aperture lenses you can pick up cheaper (especially is you get the older style AF lenses where the AF is driven by the camera) it's less of an issue unless you are planning on mostly shooting in darker situations.

[@garypowell375]

+Bob Jimenez I have a d3300 but with a lot of older lenses. A knowledgable friend suggested the d200. Most of the reviews say the d300 is better for reasons you can look up. I did a lot of reading and concluded that for my budget price the d200 was fine. I was able to pick one up with 12k clicks for 135 dollars is good to very good shape. I love the camera for all the reasons Nick mentions. One of the questions I still had was how much difference I would see between the 24 mp and this 10. Recently I took the camera out and with a 75 to 150 the color and sharpness is really quite good. The pictures look respectable at 2x on a 32 inch 1080p. Two more things... First.. I can't put my finger on it but it seems like there is something qualitative about the color that is nicer. (maybe warmer?) The second thing is that besides liking the feel of the camera I relax more and don't get uptight about just taking the camera everywhere with me. I have not tried all my lens on the camera but a 50 dollar 75 to 150 is a surprisingly nice combo. Thanks for the review by the way, I am still learning some of the features and this was helpful

[@cheralvikas5869]

@@bobjimenez4464 I have this

[@tosvus]

Literally just got this in the door today. The card door threw me for a loop! :D Played with it for a few minutes, seems like a great camera!

[@vincehollaway]

This is the most comprehensive video I've seen on the D200.

[@Kinnup7]

I just picked up this body for $46.00. Can’t wait to use it. Thanks for this video. Great content. Liked and subscribed.

[@sjur2108]

Thank you. Just bought one, and it even works nice with a manual 85/1.4 from 1982.

[@moccaOwca]

I was considering buying D90 or D200. I took D200 and I can exactly remember the moment I felt it's superb build quality an than I pressed shutter release and D200 reacted soo instantly, like it knew exactly what I want to do. I had previously D60 and it was also fast, like all DSLR of course, but D200 was just incredible. Now I don;t even look at tiny D90 or anything like that. With D200 or higher models you actually feel like a photographer.

[@NickHurst1987]

I'm glad you found it useful. A major pro to using this camera to learn with and that is that it has all the controls on the outside of the body such as ISO, metering, white balance and focus selection. Which means you'll actually be more inclined to use them as you don't have to dig through menus to get to what you need. Plus having the twin dials for aperture and shutter speed makes using the camera in manual focus mode easy The only con I ever had with the camera was it's weight and size.

[@D2G10]

The guy forgot talk about the main thing about this camera. It's amazing CCD sensor color science.

[@ksankunni]

Nick, Thanks mate, I have been using one since 2008 and still happy with it. picked up some extra points from you today, appreciate your review.

[@jeancadet7968]

I just got mine last Monday!!! It is truly an amazing camera! I also had a photo shoot on Thursday, the mother was very satisfied, with the way I shot her daughters. Only $150 bucks on Ebay, plus a battery grip. A great buy in 2018, which you can use as a main crop/medium format, portrait camera. I'm getting the D700 next!!

[@Dawn8022]

Thank you Nick, this video was really helpful, better than a college tutorial.

[@victorbest8318]

Still a good solid camera to have in 2023--now very easily bought

[@jeremiahmckeighen866]

Nick, I just wanted to thank you for this video. I'm actually going to be getting my own D200 Friday, considering it's so different from the dslr I was using this recent week, (Nikon 3300) which had most settings put on the outside (portrait, landscape, night, etc). So seeing this wasn't built like this kind of worried me, but not anymore! I've done researched and found that this is considered the "mini" version of the Nikon D2x so all in all this is just going to be great. Thank you once again!

[@evelynherrera8484]

I got one last Christmas and started exploring its features! :) Great review!

[@sambphillips959]

I picked up a D200 for £90! it's a tank, solidly built and performs extremely well

[@photomorti]

i still have my d200 , its build like a goddamn tank the thing just refuses to die :D

[@a.b.__iii]

Proud owner of a D200! what build, what feel and that ccd image sensor!! ;) I had a look at the new Nikon d500 and couldnt stand that plastic block any second longer! the rubber flaps on the d200 scream quality and the newer cameras have somehwhat plasticky rubber ...... have ordered a nikkor 50mm f1.4 to go with my nikon 200.

[@bonsilbin6856]

alwin bajaj....im looking forward to buy d200 today..with the lens 50mm f1.4.

[@Seattlesassy]

This was very informative. Its 2018 and I got this for a song. But being new to dslr cameras, this was v complicated to me. Your vid helped immensely. Thanks!

[@marcusgurley7676]

i got this beauty for $200 last year and used my lenses from my D5100. looking forward to learning how to use it! thanks for this video

[@davidhardy879]

Very nice " Overview " ! Thank you ! Just picked one up on MPB for cheap !

[@PerdidoZaiShanghai]

Love mine, it's heavy and robust... but the quality it's amazing and you're right had all the ft handly!

[@Noway673]

I've used this Nikon D200 for my class in college for photography and it take great images.

[@marbogbr]

Great vid. I've just picked up a mint D200 for £69 and can't believe the build quality. Makes my D7000 feel like a toy.

[@certilifestyle6181]

Is it good?

[@emrys6738]

its now 2022 its still a great work horse happy days

[@ToyoteroMundial]

Subscribed. Hope to see many more videos on your channel in 2024.

[@enterthevoidIi]

My brother just bought a used one. It's 2018 and it's still great :)

[@BBWGeneration]

Great video and finally was able to shoot some "clear" pics. Can't wait to teach my Son and see what he discovers.

[@ballisticcoefficientdepend9811]

Thanks so much for this video! My father just gave me this camera, which he's been using since 2006, as a gift. I believe the lens he gave me on it is a Sigma 70-300mm? I'm relearning photography and this video has really helped me understand the physical aspects of it MUCH better! It's in meant condition, I didn't even know it had a built in flash! Lol.

[@franticgrowls]

Awesome video man, I dont usually leave comments but in this instance I felt I had to do this. Keep on going man, have a great weekend :)

[@jacquelinekennedy7901]

Thanks for this video- really helped me with this camera. :)

[@emmagordon118]

Just braught one of these to play around with, I'm very keen on photography and would like to get further into my hobby in the future, seems like I made a good choice for a budget camera after watching this review 😊

[@LachlanMurnaghan123]

great to see that its still in use!!

[@DieselDucy]

Just got one. I love it.

[@Danny7305]

great review, i decided to get this camera as my first DSLR upgrading from a compact that ive been using for the 2 years managed to get one on ebay that was pretty much new with less than 1k shutter actuations bought the same lens too 35mm, plan on getting the 16-85mm next month

[@53glowe]

Nick...great review. Well done. Cheers Gary (Australia).

[@cesaranthonyviralta5495]

Excellent review. Everything I wanted to know! Thank you for taking time to do this, much appreciated.

[@Simon-bg3st]

Thanks Nick, I enjoyed this video even nine years on, and it taught me a few things about my new camera. I bought one a few months ago (April 2022) to replace a Nikon D3100 which I'd bought brand new in 2021 (I kid you not). It had a shutter count of 1800 and it's no exaggeration to say it was almost like new. It cost me £90. It certainly raises your game when you learn how to use it, in a way the D3100 never could. The feel of it in your hands is a world away from an entry level camera like the D3100. I use it with a Nikon 18-70 DX lens and a Tamron 70-300 DX macro. I think I need to get hold of a fast prime lens to see what it can really do.

[@BalitangGlobal]

i also had a nikon d3100 which i sold back in 2015 and im thinking of getting an old nikon d200. LOL. i have not purchased it yet but i leaning towards getting. how are you doing on your d200 now?

[@NelsonVarte]

Thanks Nick for this great review and walk around.

[@NickHurst1987]

Cheers Nelson, your comment is most appreciated.

[@PhotoWays]

Still got mine in 2021. And a D100, D300s, D600 and D800. The D200 comes out a few times a year!

[@crisischristysane]

Thanks Nick I am gonna buy this as my back up body for my D800e. One full frame and an other crop sensor.😊

[@RobSteez]

I still have my d70s and my D200, the d200 is a beast I'm still using to this day until I get my d7100. I'm gonna miss this camera, it's has been through alot and the d7100 will probably feel like a kids toy.

[@kavindra77222]

Really useful, short and sweet. :). Thnx.

[@NickHurst1987]

Oh blimey, this really does require some response. In regards to your point about being a beginner. I would say don't be daunted. At the end of the day it has 'P' mode which puts the camera in automatic - you can work out the other bits as you go (it was my first camera).

[@gobagoolfoxx6041]

This video has helped me so much with my Nikon d200. The only thing I don't understand is that the F stop on mine only goes down to 4.5.

[@NickHurst1987]

Hey there, what lens have you got? On the video mine could go down to F1.8 because that is what my lens could do. It was a 35mm F1.8-F22 lens. If your lenses maximum aperture is F4.5 then that's all the camera will go to. Hope that helps.

[@ImprEcr]

my Nikon F5 also stops when shooting in Ch but that's because of the amount of light going through the lens. Nice review.

[@ccmassis]

On the upper left dial you forgot "Mup" option, "Mirror Lock Up" used to avoid shaking by the shutter when using long lenses.

[@praveenkumar.g250]

Great work very helpful

[@hrpickinstuff]

Good tutorial Sir. Thank you

[@ANDREWFITZGERALD100]

Nice little review there thanks...

[@DanielPierce]

The CL setting can be changed in the menu from 2fps to 4fps

[@NickHurst1987]

Seems like a good option as a starter lens. It will give you a decent working range. Because the camera is a DX format camera (i.e. 1.5x crop of full frame) this will give you a real range of 27-105mm which encompasses 35,50 and 85 (which are 3 of the best shooting ranges). Seems like a good idea to me, just bear in mind that you won't be getting much bokeh with this lens (i.e. shallow depth of field) which I know a lot of people like. But it will make for a great useful lens - good thinking.

[@deathsshadow1975]

Picking one up hopefully in two weeks.

[@zelios2361]

how clear are the photos that it produces? it's 2018 now...what camera should i get if i want super clear photos?

[@abbi_ablaze]

Still have my D200...and I'm still taking great shots!

[@lifeasdevv9235]

Abbi Ablaze are you able to record videos with this camera ?

[@abbi_ablaze]

JustMe_Devv no

[@dimasanugrahillah127]

can you explain to me how to turn off auto iso in this camera?

[@NickHurst1987]

Someone wrote on here that you can buy a D2x for the same price, then removed their comment? My response to that very good question is as follows: I've never owned a D2X but I have briefly used one and whilst it does have very quick response times, extremely fast auto-focus and superb construction (so superb it could be used as a sledge hammer head) it's also EXTREMELY (Read: Oh my god my arm is falling off!) heavy and large. Personally I would take the D200 over it which is still a big, hefty, well built camera with an almost identical feature set. I believe the D2X was primarily aimed at professional photographers who couldn't afford FX format but needed something solid. D200 will be more than enough for most users. Good comment though and certainly an alternative :)

[@Glenfetish]

@nick hurst hi I am currently in the market for a different dslr, I currently own a d5000 which I've only owned for 2 months upgrading from a d3000. I quickly learned there were little to no improvements besides video. I'm stick between keeping the d5000 or getting the d90. Any ideas on what I should do?

[@NickHurst1987]

Glenfetish Hey there, after owning the D200 mentioned in this video I actually brought a D5100. After being very disappointed with it (I just didn't get on with it), I sold it and brought a D90 which I have to say is a brilliant camera. It has the pro feeling of the D200 with all the controls you need on the outside of the body but without being overly heavy. I'd definitely recommend the D90. I'm keeping mine.

[@NickHurst1987]

Glenfetish Oh also, all the recent photos on here are shot with the D90 - photography.nick-hurst.com/ . Hope that helps you make a decisions (please note, not full res photos).

[@write2viisshnu]

Nick Hurst I have used the D90 briefly, skin tones are not so good on this camera, may be its the CMOS sensor Nick.

[@dogmomone]

I own three D200s...love that body. I also own the pro-body D2H....very similar to the D2X, and yes, it weighs a TON! I use it mainly for sports photography, but a monopod is almost a necessity for the weight of that camera, especially once you mount a long lens (300mm or longer). I loved your video -- so nice to find someone to actually go through all of the awesome features of the D200. Thanks! (I also own several of the consumer-level Nikons...D5000s, D3000, D50.) Although easy to use for most anyone, I highly recommend the D200 for photographers who want more than just a fancy point-and-shoot camera.

[@NickHurst1987]

Glad to hear it Sjur, it's a great camera and like you've said works a treat and will auto-focus with pretty much any Nikon lens from any era (unlike most of the new models that only work with AF-S lenses). I would imagine an 85mm would almost be a short telephoto lens on this camera (due to the crop factor of DX would be around 125mm right?) which would be brilliant for candid portraits. Beautful bokeh at 1.4 also.

[@NickHurst1987]

Cheers Uka, I'm glad you found it useful.

[@joshualidberg9394]

Can you please tell me how to change the shutter speed here?

[@NickHurst1987]

Hey Joshua, There are two answers here. You need to be in either Manual mode or shutter priority (turn the knob on the left of the camera to M or S). Then in manual mode, turn the wheel on the front of the camera. The wheel on the back changes the aperture. In shutter priority mode, turn the wheel on the back of the camera. The wheel on the front does exposure compensation. Hope this helps,

[@joshualidberg9394]

Nick Hurst Thanks, that helped

[@BrandonYadegari]

That's what I was thinking! I think all these auto modes on today's DSLRs can get quite boring, an I'd really love to be able to learn every aspect of the camera. I think in gonna go ahead and pick this one up based on your advice though, not to mention that a good used one is a steal on Amazon.

[@kallumwilliams8235]

Please make a review of the battery grip

[@jacquelinekennedy7901]

thank you I learnt a lot, even tho I have been using it for a few years

[@jesamani75]

Great review.

[@sidrotten21]

brilliant video

[@brunobear507]

Thanks for the review!

[@deauvillevrienden]

Thanks for the video, forgot the timelapse function ;-)

[@NickHurst1987]

Hey Adey, I'm glad you liked the review. I'm not all that knowledgeable on that Canon but I know that Nikon low light performance back in 2006 (when these were in production) was far better than Canon equivalents. The Canon maxes out at ISO 800 whereas the Nikon goes up to 3200. Not that you'd want to use 3200 but I bet the Nikon will be sharper at 800 than the Canon is. Other than that they are very similar cameras tbh. So depends on price / what lenses you want.

[@IsraeliFisherman]

very liked your reveu keep working good job dude

[@elboogie2324]

I just got mine today. Can't wait to put some glass on it, and go out shooting.

[@Thebeardandthewhisky]

Quite usefull video, thanks! I've been looking to replace my D40 fore some time, but don't really know what my priorities are, but this helps a lot!

[@DK-dd3ds]

Good review ✌️

[@instakilleryt9990]

may ask the battery grip of d90 its compatible to d200? to?

[@Perfectreject]

thanks, I enjoyed your review. I'm now looking for a camera that does better in low light. I need to have the option to take photos in low light without the noise that a high ISO gives. Thanks

[@kb6kgx]

You didn’t mention the “Diopter” adjustment! No worries. Great “walk around”.

[@NickHurst1987]

Good spot Mark! I actually missed a couple of bits but I did my best for a 'one take' video. Glad you appreciated it.

[@NickHurst1987]

Absolutely, can't agree more. There are certain scenarios where a camera with better ISO performance is required (bird photography with fast movement in shade or something similar) but for 99% of the time, if you can't get it with this camera, you need to re-think your technique, not the equipment :)

[@w3r0ification]

🙁 I got mine I have zero idea how to use it 😕 the pictures look blurry on the screen I'm not sure if is the screen or the camera

[@smaxalina7501]

Super helpful! Thank You! : )

[@mrj335]

Thank you Nick very informative. Could do with a hours tutorial from you.

[@BrandonYadegari]

I was thinking about the Nikkor 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 since it seems like a solid starting point, while offering me the ability to be a little bit more flexible in what I'm shooting. Most everything I've been looking at is use through Amazon though, and it looks like I could pick that one up for around $100.

[@NickHurst1987]

Hey there, you're absolutely right, even though a D3100 is an "entry level" camera it's still got about 6 years of technology on the D200 and you will be loosing both pixels (14mp vs 10mp) and ISO quality as the D3100 will go cleanly to a little above ISO1000 whereas D200 is 800 max really. However with the D200 you'd be gaining in other areas like usability and weather sealing. A real upgrade (in all aspects including sensor quality) would be a D7000/D7100. Big step up in cost though.

[@ropeyarn]

I'd like to add that what you get with the D200 is a commercial quality build that pros paid $1700 for a few years ago. It balances well with Nikon's bigger lenses and the viewfinder is big and bright.

[@MSchumacherfan]

I have a D5500 but it's not weather sealed so I just picked a D200 up for $140 on your recommendation.

[@NickHurst1987]

In regards to a lens. If you're looking at general photography then the Nikon 35mm F1.8 is a fantastic lens. If you let me know what you need the lens for I can probably better advise on that as depending on what you're after a zoom might be more suitable - got a price range in mind?

[@rovielynulnagan]

Is this a good choice?how many shuttter count life

[@killeryout]

How do you change the shutter speed

[@sergeantcrow]

Thank you very much Nick..

[@ratnaprajapati9437]

is there tethering option in D200 let me know.

[@CodesLtd]

But is it work without SD card and my own here like urs?

[@dct124]

Move forward years later we have batteries that are 2650mAH compared to the 1500mAH standard which would give you nearly double the battery life and be able to charge via USB. I miss the D200 and with all this new software this camera can actually out perform some cameras today specifically in the color department from the CCD sensor. Aside from very high iso which if you have the lenses doesn't matter, I mean a 50mm 1.8 only cost $100 you'd be shooting low light easily at 800 iso, boost in post and denoise.

[@INDIGOBLUE555]

Yes, that's true... D200 still is my camera and it fulfills my needs in most respects. Of course if you're a professional photographer a better performance in low light can be desirable,especially if large size prints are required. Not my condition,so no need for an upgrade from my tough D200 !

[@brandony8507]

on 11:00 , i noticed the live view mode is slow, does it actually have that much lag on it?

[@NickHurst1987]

+Brandon Y Hey there, it doesn't have live view. I was demonstrating the slight delay when shooting burst mode on RAW file format. Hope that helps. Live view didn't come in for a few years after this camera was made.

[@brandony8507]

Ohhh okay thank you. Do you know If the d300 has live view?

[@jamesdeloso4749]

Good day what is the capacity of memory card in d200 ?

[@NickHurst1987]

I sold mine with battery grip and 2 batteries for around 270EUR so I would say it's a little overpriced if it's just the body. However if it's got low actuation's (the amount of shots it's taken) then it might be worthwhile. I suggest ask how many shots the camera has taken, if it's low then buy it if you're after a pro-style body. Alternatively you could buy a newer consumer body like a D3100 or D5100 which are going for good money as new versions of each have just come out.

[@timothythomas1345]

I was thinking about getting a d200.Although I was under the impretion that it was a full frame .I have a d3100 .and can mostly only afford older lenses that i cant get true speed from .SO do you think that the only full frame used and affordable to get would be d100.I believe that to be a full frame .as i want to get true aperture and focal length .thanks full the info and any other info you may be able to help me with .THANK YOU TIM IN FLORIDA

[@ketkiddy]

Great review Nick, I'm considering upgrading from a D3100 to a second hand D200 but I'm worried that I'll actually lose image quality and ISO performance even though its a much higher end camera because of the older sensor. Do you think the fact that this was a much higher end body will mean it can still out perform a D3100 even with it's age ? cheers.

[@scott-wright]

It's 2019 and I just picked one up for $10AUD. Ridiculous price. I shoot a D750 by day but have a D700 and now a D200 as I love this era of Nikon cameras. Plus I couldnt pass up a $10 body.

[@nerdMike]

Body only with batteries under 200€ is a good deal? Less than 12000 shots. What about video recording, lens type etc? Compared to new models. My 1100d is so bad