Nikon D200
This is a condensed review of the Nikon D200 provided by DPReviews.com. The full review can be found at the link provided.
Conclusion - Pros
Excellent resolution, although not a huge 'step up' from eight megapixels
Compact body design which has a true pro feel, build and feature set
Instant power on, very responsive, very short black-out time, very fast media write
Excellent five frames per second continuous shooting, fast 'smart buffering'
Eleven point AF system, fast and accurate
Good dynamic range, conservative metering, smart auto tone selection
More conservative, film-like appearance to images (although sharpening is too mild)
Important controls can be locked to avoid accidental adjustment
Easy to use playback / delete combination (although magnification could be easier)
Very attractive menu system
White balance memories show thumbnails of reference image
Very flexible control system, lots of options for control and programmable buttons
Huge range of custom settings
Large, bright and detailed LCD monitor
Important information such as ISO sensitivity is shown on the LCD status bar
Bright clear viewfinder, doesn't feel small like some cropped cameras
Sophisticated interval timer feature
Unique in-camera features: Overlay, Multiple exposures
GPS data recording feature (requires optional cable, NMEA compatible)
Good battery life, updated battery design provides detailed information to camera
In-menu help pages
Optional wireless WiFi transmitter (802.11 b/g)
USB 2.0 Hi-speed interface (which performs like one, a good 5+ MB/sec)
Smaller and lighter than the D2X and will make a good alternative for many photographers
Excellent value for money considering the competition
Conclusion - Cons
Higher noise at ISO 1600 and 3200 than we would like, mostly in shadows
High ISO noise reduction works but at the expense of detail
Default sharpness is too mild, first impression to a new user may be negative
Insufficient number of image parameter adjustments with little latitude
Disappointing automatic white balance performance under artificial light
Some cameras affected by vertical banding issues
No RAW adjustment with supplied Picture Project, only simple conversion
Nikon Capture should be included with all 'pro' and 'semi-pro' cameras
(Still) Very poor memory management and performance from optional Nikon Capture
