D200 official announcement
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:40 amDSLRUsers.com
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D200 official announcement
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:40 amPosted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:42 amWell, finally it's landed!
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:45 amThe 11 area AF points look different to the D2X, I think it looks more squashed in.
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:45 amWhen I attempt to go to the Tech Specs the site returns an error message. Is this happening for you guys also?
Cheers,
Cheers,
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:46 amit's interesting that they have not input any text into each of the "key features".
You'd think they'd finish it off before releasing it to the world.
Maybe they did it just to tease their customers.....
You'd think they'd finish it off before releasing it to the world.
Maybe they did it just to tease their customers.....
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:47 amSheetshooter wrote:When I attempt to go to the Tech Specs the site returns an error message. Is this happening for you guys also?
Cheers,
yes getting the following
The page you requested was not found on this web server.
This could be for a variety of reasons, including:
* You followed a broken or out-of-date link.
* You entered the URL for the page incorrectly.
* The page no longer exists.
If you followed a broken link, please inform the owner of the referring page.
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:47 amhuynhie wrote:The 11 area AF points look different to the D2X, I think it looks more squashed in.
Yes, It's, but don't know yet till I'll have the first hands on next week on an evaluation unit at my supplier.
At least my NDA is now safe.
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:48 am
*starts skipping around*
Tim
p.s. a fatman skipping is an amazing feat.... so is the launch of a d200
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:50 amYep, they're the error messages.
According to CBA ForEx the price is certainly very reasonable.
Yes, the website may be unprepared but if normal Nikon gestation periods are anything to go by it will all be well in place long before stocks are available.
Cheers,
According to CBA ForEx the price is certainly very reasonable.
Yes, the website may be unprepared but if normal Nikon gestation periods are anything to go by it will all be well in place long before stocks are available.
Cheers,
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:50 amThey copied the strategies from "Uncle Gary" about revealing the prizes for/ at Xmas dinner.
Well, wait folks!!!! no rush!!!!! back to your desk!!!!!!!!!!! and today is Friday
Well, wait folks!!!! no rush!!!!! back to your desk!!!!!!!!!!! and today is Friday
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:51 amThe RRP of USD1699 is quite cheap 
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:52 amZeeke wrote::D *starts skipping around*
Tim
p.s. a fatman skipping is an amazing feat.... so is the launch of a d200
As a fat man, Zeeke, I would have preferred you to skip that statement.
Cheers,
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:53 amRRP in Australia is AU$3900.00.
Wait to see what the final selling price in stores.
Wait to see what the final selling price in stores.
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:53 amniiice!
The have not even finished the site!!
The have not even finished the site!!
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:55 amMHD wrote:niiice!
The have not even finished the site!!
They have done all but not display till its official announcement, wait!!!!!
Few more sleeps!!!!!!!!
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:55 am$3900!
that puts it in a good market position
that puts it in a good market position
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:57 amMHD wrote:$3900!
that puts it in a good market position
As I said in another thread! I stopped my venture into the other camp, coz I smelt something near.
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:58 amBirddog114 wrote:RRP in Australia is AU$3900.00.
Wait to see what the final selling price in stores.
That's a ridiculous mark-up - The US price equates to less than A$2300. Maxwell's strike again...
Guess where I'll be buying mine
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:58 amBirddog114 wrote:RRP in Australia is AU$3900.00.
Wait to see what the final selling price in stores.
is that body only or lens included?
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:58 amI want one 
The price looks good too
The price looks good too
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:58 amAnd it looks like they're releasing some new 'VR' lenses as well.
Bob.
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Bob.
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:58 amleek wrote:Birddog114 wrote:RRP in Australia is AU$3900.00.
Wait to see what the final selling price in stores.
That's a ridiculous mark-up - The US price equates to less than A$2300. Maxwell's strike again...
Guess where I'll be buying mine
It's RRP mate!!!!!!
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:00 amBirddog114 wrote:It's RRP mate!!!!!!
So is the US price
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:01 amhuynhie wrote:Birddog114 wrote:RRP in Australia is AU$3900.00.
Wait to see what the final selling price in stores.
is that body only or lens included?
Not clear till that date!
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:01 amBirddog114 wrote:
It's RRP mate!!!!!!
Is RRP Mawell speak for Ridiculous Ripoff Price ????
Looks like Mr Poon is going to get a lot of orders
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:02 amThe Flash file is using containers from those links, so it's likely they're updating it gradually.
$3900 is outrageous for that and pardon me for thinking that using the Sony 10 mp CCD is piss weak, even if it is facing off against the 20D.
At $3900, it's not targeting the 20D and Nikon are missing the point in regards to being able to compete with the Canon 5D.
Someone get me a sack of waterballoons... we need to wake the R&D team at Nikon up!
$3900 is outrageous for that and pardon me for thinking that using the Sony 10 mp CCD is piss weak, even if it is facing off against the 20D.
At $3900, it's not targeting the 20D and Nikon are missing the point in regards to being able to compete with the Canon 5D.
Someone get me a sack of waterballoons... we need to wake the R&D team at Nikon up!
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:03 amleek wrote:Birddog114 wrote:It's RRP mate!!!!!!
So is the US price
Always like that MHD! the RRP is so high overhere!
RRP of D2x was around AU$8K.
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:05 amBirddog114 wrote:RRP in Australia is AU$3900.00.
Nothing changes at Maxwells, it would seem.
At that price, it'll be cheaper to buy an airfare to LA or HK and buy one there, taking a small holiday into the bargain.
But with only 10MP, if you already have a D70, why would you even bother? There would need to be something exciting in the rest of the specs to make this a true winner.
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:05 amNnnnsic wrote:The Flash file is using containers from those links, so it's likely they're updating it gradually.
$3900 is outrageous for that and pardon me for thinking that using the Sony 10 mp CCD is piss weak, even if it is facing off against the 20D.
At $3900, it's not targeting the 20D and Nikon are missing the point in regards to being able to compete with the Canon 5D.
Someone get me a sack of waterballoons... we need to wake the R&D team at Nikon up!
Nikon is sliding their camera models inbetween Canon cameras.
AUD3900 is steep but for USD1699 is quite easy to swallow for what you are getting.
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:06 amRelax guys!!!!!!
I'm sure, you'll see its price tag around AU$3k, when it's fullfilled and products more available on the shelves.
Of course HKG or US market are lot of cheaper.
I'm sure, you'll see its price tag around AU$3k, when it's fullfilled and products more available on the shelves.
Of course HKG or US market are lot of cheaper.
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:06 amWow... a 2.5 inch LCD... That's almost big enough to tell if my shots are in focus
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:08 amleek wrote:That's a ridiculous mark-up - The US price equates to less than A$2300. Maxwell's strike again...
Guess where I'll be buying mine
John,
When I've bought 80-400VR from Mr.Poon for about $1800, Maxwell's RRP was $3500
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:09 amJohn,
That depends upon the level of magnification they employ. If they go the way of the D70, it'll be woefully inadequate. If they take the D2x train, then it will be quite useful.
That depends upon the level of magnification they employ. If they go the way of the D70, it'll be woefully inadequate. If they take the D2x train, then it will be quite useful.
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:09 amPrice of it will be in the range of the D100 at the time of its released.
Not surprised me at all! Nikon does not want to loose the sales of the D2x, their flag ship model.
If they have 12MP in the D200, the sales of the D2x will be negative.
Not surprised me at all! Nikon does not want to loose the sales of the D2x, their flag ship model.
If they have 12MP in the D200, the sales of the D2x will be negative.
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:09 am3 grand is still too much for that, Birdy.
The price point it should come in at Australia should be around $2500 for it to be a logical conversion.
10 mp and a CCD compared with a CMOS?
C'mon Nikon. Go fish.
The price point it should come in at Australia should be around $2500 for it to be a logical conversion.
10 mp and a CCD compared with a CMOS?
C'mon Nikon. Go fish.
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:11 amNnnnsic wrote:3 grand is still too much for that, Birdy.
The price point it should come in at Australia should be around $2500 for it to be a logical conversion.
10 mp and a CCD compared with a CMOS?
C'mon Nikon. Go fish.
Look at the D2x from HKG or US market's prices and comparing with local stock in Australia, It's $7150.00 from ECS or other, while HKS or other sellers sell them around $5500.00
People still preferred to buy local stock instead of.
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:13 amBirddog114 wrote:Not surprised me at all! Nikon does not want to loose the sales of the D2x, their flag ship model.
They need a new flagship model announced by the next major photo expo or they will lose sales.
Having a full-frame camera released by their main competitor at a lesser price point than their flagship camera will not bode well for them as it is.
They're going to need a D3 or a new naming system if they separate the APS and FF sensor based cameras.
If they have 12MP in the D200, the sales of the D2x will be negative.
At that price with only a 10mp CCD, there better be some amazing features that make it wholly unique or else the sales of the D200 will be negative.
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:15 amNnnnsic wrote:Birddog114 wrote:Not surprised me at all! Nikon does not want to loose the sales of the D2x, their flag ship model.
They need a new flagship model announced by the next major photo expo or they will lose sales.
Having a full-frame camera released by their main competitor at a lesser price point than their flagship camera will not bode well for them as it is.
They're going to need a D3 or a new naming system if they separate the APS and FF sensor based cameras.If they have 12MP in the D200, the sales of the D2x will be negative.
At that price with only a 10mp CCD, there better be some amazing features that make it wholly unique or else the sales of the D200 will be negative.
Leigh, dont tell me this! I have only owned the D2x for 4 months.
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:18 amWell , lets wait and see some raw images from the camera to evaluate ourselves.
I hope that just puting the Nikon badge on the side along with D200 is not all the development they have done.
Still looks cool also.
No mention of any new lenses??? Or did I miss that.
MATT
I hope that just puting the Nikon badge on the side along with D200 is not all the development they have done.
Still looks cool also.
No mention of any new lenses??? Or did I miss that.
MATT
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:19 am18-200 VR DX.
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:20 amLeigh,
You haven't gone to bed yet!
Put thing aside and have a quick nap!
Hey, as I joked in the last few days in one of the thread on this board, with the D200/ 4MP and D70 with 6MP.
Will you trade?
Yes, wait and see, lot of fans will take the D200, don't be so surprised!
You haven't gone to bed yet!
Put thing aside and have a quick nap!
Hey, as I joked in the last few days in one of the thread on this board, with the D200/ 4MP and D70 with 6MP.
Will you trade?
Yes, wait and see, lot of fans will take the D200, don't be so surprised!
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:21 amThe only product that is anywhere interesting is the new flash (SU-800) IMO. 18-200VR f/3.5 to f/5.6 - a prosumer lens 
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:24 amsirhc55 wrote:The only product that is anywhere interesting is the new flash (SU-800) IMO. 18-200VR f/3.5 to f/5.6 - a prosumer lens
And also there're lot of disapointed fans who are wishing the D200 with 12MP and other features so they had put their stop in buying the D2x.
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:27 amBirddog114 wrote:Leigh,
You haven't gone to bed yet!
Put thing aside and have a quick snap!
Indeed I haven't.
One day, Birdy. One day...
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:33 amWhat sensor is this, Birdy?
I just went back through the news archives and the Sony was a 10.8 CMOS.
Since this is a 10.2 CCD, this isn't the Sony.
I just went back through the news archives and the Sony was a 10.8 CMOS.
Since this is a 10.2 CCD, this isn't the Sony.
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:33 amAny way! another new toy for me to play and show to members!
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:37 amYou just gotta love Ebay - they already have new and USED D200’s in the google search engine
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:38 amChris... I think you'll find that's just Google playing keywords with you and eBay.
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:40 amWho want to place the pre-order?
Where's Andoru?
Where's Andoru?
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:42 amPut one aside for me birddog
100% want one, must be maxwell stock.
100% want one, must be maxwell stock.