For those who are interested there is a new review of the D200 here:

http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/NikonD200/index.shtml

Lee

good objective review with a well thought out verdict.

it's still the camera I lust after

I want the D200!!!! But it will be a while - have to save up some $$

Here's the review I've been lusting after. I ordered from B&H after their site said they had them in stock. But after I placed the ordered they sent an apology instead of a shipping notice. In the meantime, I cancelled my Adorama order! So these puppies are in short supply. I'm still waiting on my shipping notice!

Another review as well...

http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/con...era-Review.htm

Originally Posted by zigzag Another review as well... http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/con...era-Review.htm

Isn't it interesting how our expectations of new camera release timelines have changed. I love the text in this review:

However, with extensive custom options, iTTL flash control with commander mode, and a rugged magnesium body, the perhaps long overdue D200 is sure to carve a niche for itself within the dense DSLR market.

And as a Nikon owner, I don't doubt that Nikon is grossly behind Canon's lead in the DSLR market and I've personally been hoping for improvements.

I'm only saying that it's relatively recent that camera manufacturers are expected to release a completely new model every 18 months - or risk being Long Overdue.

But I'm not really surprised. I work in the technology world where new releases are dated if they're not weekly . . .

(I know that the d200 is really a replacement for the d100 which has been out longer than 18mos - but at the d200's price point, it's also a compelling, relatively slight upgrade for the d70 which was newer on the scene - a little more than 18 mos.)

. . . my editorial . . .

Originally Posted by wholenewlight good objective review with a well thought out verdict. it's still the camera I lust after

Me too. I had mine pre-ordered in early November, but it seems that I won't get mine until near the end of January as it seems Nikon is struggling to meet demand. Oh well...

Regarding the originally posted review, my thoughts were the same. Seems reasonably objective...

Thanks,

Lee

Originally Posted by macaddict So these puppies are in short supply. I'm still waiting on my shipping notice!

I can definately sympathize. Let us know when it shows up!

Lee