Product ReviewsNikon D200 SLR Digital Camera Body Only - Black

Cheap way to have good, clean photo fun

After half a century in photography, my first and until recently only Nikon camera was a D800, which in 2012 made me abandon film and go digital for serious photography. Before that I worked with medium and large format film, and I sell my prints up to 8 feet wide, so I need the pixel count.

However, lockdown boredom made me curious about some of the predecessors to my D800, and as they are now available for a song on eBay, I decided to try them out since I already have the lenses and other kit to use with them.

And you know what? I love my new, old D200 and 300. Not for my largest prints, but they’re much better and more enjoyable than compacts for smaller scale photography. A dozen or so megapixels is fine for that, and fitted with a 35 or 50mm prime, they’re no bother to carry around.

All right, not pocket sized, but in my film days, my walkabout camera was a Hasselblad, so a D200/300 with a small lens is no problem. In fact, it’s good to hold a proper tool in my hand instead of a dinky toy, and the DX crop turns my nifty fifty into an excellent and compact “75mm” portrait lens - lighter and less intimidating than an 85mm on the D800.

I’m still glad I didn’t fork out thousands on these cameras back when they came out, but a decade and a half later it’s a different matter. Get yourself one for less than we used to spend on film in a week, have fun and make some nice pictures while you’re at it.Read full review...

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Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: johnriley1uk

Quality build, easy to use

It's ok but not up to today's standards, picture quality is average.

Good beginners camera but I only have it as a back up for my other Nikon.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: pigscout

OUTSTANDING camera!!

This camera is one of the most underrated pieces of gear on the market! It sell for a ridiculously low price on ebay, and features a magnesium frame and 10 MP CCD sensor. The CCD sensor has a unique, excellent quality not found in modern CMOS sensors. Very well built and great image quality - I liked it so much that I bought (2)!!Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: sye2000

Classic Nikon D200

After reading many other reviews, I decided to buy a Nikon D200 myself. It may be an older model, but the quality of photos I've taken so far is superb. Every control is just where it should be. I'm enjoying learning what it is capable of. An excellent camera to improve your DSLR skills on, without breaking the bank. Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: theartco2010

Very robust and reliable

These camera's are very robust and a nice feel and the grip lets your hand sit comfortably around it and the weight is also nice not to light.I have seven of these now on with over 60000 shots to its name and all perfect all in all a great camera some people have said about the photo's from this camera are you sure it is not Full Frame with the photo's produced from it.I would recommend it to anybody as a great all round cameraRead full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: 3bogz-2001

Suitable for use with large drone.

I purchased this camera to use in conjunction with my new drone equipment. After buying the suitable memory card I tried out the camera manually. I have yet to fly the drone as that is being repaired professionally. I am sure the camera and memory card will work well. We must however wait and see.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: max_bidder

Great value for money, just be choosy!

Exceptionally well built camera, it feels bomb proof. Personally, I prefer a camera to have a bit of heft to it and this has certainly got that! Have never got on with smaller format gear and this is just the right size. And what a great shutter sound!! Small point maybe, but it enhances the experience. So 10 out of 10 from me.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: pjmh23

D200

The Nikon D200 is a fantastic camera. It comes in at 10.2 mp, which is more than enough , although a vast majority of people think you need lots of mp.
this is not so if you have the right camera and the right lens. My 200 is married to a Nikon 50mm and with this I can print out A4 pictures with lots of detail. The 200 is easy to hold , simple to use, and is built like a small tank , with inbuilt motor it will cope with the vast majority of Nikon lens. So I would recommend these older cameras as you can get a near mint one for very little moneyRead full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: p1zaz

Good back-up camera

Simple to use device with plenty of useful information still available via Nikon web-site. Works well with most Nikkor AF lenses except 'p' series (software upgrade needed for them to work). Generally pleased with the device.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: junkmagnate

DSLR for less than £50!

Obviously not the latest model, but for the money it cant be beat! Bought it mainly so I can use my old classic nikkor lenses on digital, which is great, you get exif data too. Would make a great starter outfit for a young snapper.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: wendyrg9

Nikon Camera

Camera is awesome it takes beautiful pictures and pin sharp. I only have one small thing it’s heavy camera but on a stand perfect I love it