Nikon d200?

Joe T · 30-10-2005, 18:17

That 18-200 looks like it could be very cool indeed.

**Sonsey** · 01-11-2005, 10:56

Well here it is... from the horse's mouth so to speak:-

£1300 body only

Arriving a bit earlier than I expected though, which should make it a nice Christmas for Nikon fans

http://www.nikon.co.uk/press_room/re...w.aspx?rid=190

evilowl · 01-11-2005, 14:22

ouch! typical that the UK gets stiffed on the prices though

Well I'd better get down the docks and start offering handjobs for cash a bit earlier than I had hoped to :lol:

:coat:

**Sonsey** · 01-11-2005, 14:31

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Originally Posted by evilowl

ouch! typical that the UK gets stiffed on the prices though

I can see alot of people importing this one if it does indeed come in at $1699 in the US, unless the UK based sellers cut a good chunk of RRP... £300 or so is quite a saving.

p.s. I'm not even gonna comment on the other part of your post

CT · 01-11-2005, 14:40

Nice camera! I'd expect the UK price to be down around a £1000 a few months after launch if you can manage to wait.

DavidUK · 01-11-2005, 15:28

[quote=evilowl]Yeah it does go a fair bit wider as you would expect. It's a superb lense in every way, but if I had the money to spend on wide angle glass now I would probably go for the Sigma 10-20 which wasn't available when I got my 12-24 last year

http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/len...01&navigator=6

The best bit is that it's a lot cheaper too!

http://www.onestop-digital.com/catal...roducts_id=130

...thanks evilowl

I may look at purchasing one of those when I have the necessary funds!

**Sonsey** · 01-11-2005, 15:59

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Originally Posted by CT

I'd expect the UK price to be down around a £1000 a few months after launch if you can manage to wait.

I expect your right, once Canon release the 20D replacement (rumoured to be around Febuary) it should start off a nice little price war in the shops, everyone wins... for that one reason alone Canon and Nikon fans should get along better

***Steve*** · 02-11-2005, 07:39

Both sides are being treated to some exciting and very highly specked cameras of late. The 5D from Canon has filled a gap and answered the calls buy the full frame brigade and now Nikon has released the D200 with full weather sealing and a larger sensor. Again catering to a certain market.

Both sides will gain new customers due to these cameras and like you say the battle of the manufactures will continue, giving us the customer more choice and helping our wallets become lighter.

***Dave*** · 08-11-2005, 19:06

Some more details on the 18-200 VR lens on page 6 of D200 review here

Chez · 28-11-2005, 14:05

Well, I hope it lives up to the hype as I've just pre-ordered the D200 and 18-200mm VR

noah · 28-11-2005, 15:01

im really tempted by that 18-200 vr lens, but i think it may be out of my budget, im hoping less than £400 but i guess it could end up being far more.

***Dave*** · 28-11-2005, 16:21

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Originally Posted by Chez

Well, I hope it lives up to the hype as I've just pre-ordered the D200 and 18-200mm VR

WOW...at what prices if you don't me asking & where from ?

Joe T · 28-11-2005, 18:33

AP have their review of the D200 scheduled for January.

Chez · 29-11-2005, 10:30

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Originally Posted by DJW

WOW...at what prices if you don't me asking & where from ?

Prices TBC, but I have 3 refundable £25 deposits placed with different retailers -

AJ Purdy
Walters Photo Video
Park Cameras

Whichever store comes through with one first, I will keep. I will either cancel my other orders or offer them to friends/forum members (assuming there is a limited initial batch and people want them).

I know I am number 13 on the list with one of the retailers, so should get one hopefully