Ferrari Mailing List: Re: ¿ Nikon© DSLR ? NFC

[Charles Perry (charles]

We bought a D200 last year and have been extremely pleased with it. We also 
looked at the higher models but chose against them due to the extreme cost 
difference and the fact that you lose the built-in flash of the D200 which was 
a nice convenience for us since we're more casual users.

We bought the SLR because we needed a fast acting camera with which to capture 
our new puppy. Our point-and-shoots had such a delay between button press and 
shutter activation that they were worthless. The D200 is stunning in that 
regard - shoots like a motor drive and in good light can get 8-10 frames per 
second. Also bought the D200 over the lesser models to get the heavier duty 
body and better seals. Love the large LCD and it has amazing battery life. 
Really no complaints whatsoever with this unit.

We probably haven't learned half of what it can do, but it is a great unit. We 
bought it with the highly regarded 18-200 AFS DX VR lens and that one lens does 
95% of what you'd want due to the difference between standard SLR and digital 
SLR focal lengths. You might remember that when you're using your existing 
lenses - on a digital body the 18-200 we bought acts like a 24-300 on a regular 
camera. I would like to get the 12-18 lens for wide angle shots, but other than 
that we haven't needed anything else in a year.

Enjoy!

-- charles

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Bennett [mailto:pbennett [at] macnet.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 4:59 AM
To: Charles Perry
Cc: The FerrariList
Subject: [Ferrari] ¿ Nikon© DSLR ?

OK...watches are occasional f-list topics...why not cameras.  I'm devesting my 
4x5 outfil and  have focused attentions on a Nikon D300.   

With the Nikon D3 at 3x cost but with full frame sensor, ¿¿perhaps worth it??   
Any personal recommendations.?    

Don't mention Canon as I have a Nikon lens closet which precluds brand 
switching.
(full frame digital Hassy would be nice tho)   Like the idea of tying in a GPS 
so pictures all contain precise location data. 

So many toys, so little time.
p


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