View Full Version : What's the difference?
Clusty
06-28-2007, 05:47 PM
I have a few questions:
1. What are the main differences between the D40x and the D200? I was looking at this (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=nikon_d40x%2Cnikon_d200&show=all), and I don't see any major differences.
2. How do you put a filter on a zoom lens?
topslakr
06-28-2007, 05:57 PM
One important differance is that the D40 and D40x are limited to auto-focusing only AF-S and AF-I lenses and not AF lenses. Depending on your needs with lenses this could be a big deal. For Instance, their are no primes that will auto-focus on the D40/x so if you wanted to pickup the 50mm/1.8f lens you will need to focus it manually on the D40/x versus the D200 will focus it automatically.
As the proud owner of D40 it's not been a big issue for me. If you have nikon lenses already and are looking to add this as another camera you will want to check compadibilty.
Robert
Clusty
06-28-2007, 06:23 PM
One important differance is that the D40 and D40x are limited to auto-focusing only AF-S and AF-I lenses and not AF lenses. Depending on your needs with lenses this could be a big deal. For Instance, their are no primes that will auto-focus on the D40/x so if you wanted to pickup the 50mm/1.8f lens you will need to focus it manually on the D40/x versus the D200 will focus it automatically.
As the proud owner of D40 it's not been a big issue for me. If you have nikon lenses already and are looking to add this as another camera you will want to check compadibilty.
Robert
This will be my first Nikon DSLR.. so I'm fresh out of lenses. :)
I agree with you.. I don't think the lack of auto-focus on some lenses won't be a problem - I normally manual focus no matter what.
The D200 has various extra capabilities the D40x does not. However, if you compare them (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=nikon_d40x%2Cnikon_d200&show=all) many of the features are identical. In addition, the D200 is much larger, heavier and more expensive.
For a first DSLR, a D40x (or even the cheaper D40, if you can live with a few less MP) is probably a better choice unless you are already a film SLR buff and likely to be able to make use of the subtle improvements of the more expensive camera.
Wulf
Clusty
07-01-2007, 02:32 PM
The D200 has various extra capabilities the D40x does not. However, if you compare them (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=nikon_d40x%2Cnikon_d200&show=all) many of the features are identical. In addition, the D200 is much larger, heavier and more expensive.
For a first DSLR, a D40x (or even the cheaper D40, if you can live with a few less MP) is probably a better choice unless you are already a film SLR buff and likely to be able to make use of the subtle improvements of the more expensive camera.
Wulf
I've had a film SLR before, so I know all of the stuff. I just don't think the D200 has enough differences for that much of a different price.
The D200 shoots 5 fps, apparently has better metering, has more AF points, is backward compatible with just about everything, is built like a tank, has some advanced bracketing features (including WB), and has sophisticated flash controls.
The D80 has also has a bunch of these.
I think you only want the D200 if you are shooting lots of action (framerate), or are a pro needing the better build and very sophisticated controls.
EL
Clusty
07-01-2007, 03:26 PM
I think you only want the D200 if you are shooting lots of action (framerate), or are a pro needing the better build and very sophisticated controls.
EL
I don't qualify for either of these. I think I'm going to stick with the D40x.
uvsub
07-05-2007, 02:13 AM
Whoa, let's not forget the rubber weather sealings...If you're shooting in humid, wet conditions this feature alone is worth it's price. Sand, dust, all that crap. I was out in the Badlands last summer shooting a ghost-town. It was hot, windy, and dusty.
I kept the same lens on my D50 but you wouldn't believe what found it's way into the nooks and crannies. Right up until the day I sold the D50, I was picking sand out of the damn thing.
I have a D200, in part because of that experience, but especially because I'm out in the rockies shooting landscapes in all kinds of weather (it can go from 20 C to a white-out snow storm in 5 minutes up there).
Next month I'll be in Toronto where the humidex hits 45 C. The D200 is the way to go if you're serious about rugged landscape and weather. It's a gorgeous performer with a hell of a metering system. It's not just for sports.
Have you given any thought to the D80 as an intermediate choice? I don't know to what extent it has been nudged out of its niche by the 10mp D40, but it might be worth considering. Anybody with thoughts on this?
As for your second question, on DSLRs you just screw the filters into the threads at the end of the lens; I think some point and shoots have threads, maybe others have other ways of attaching?
EL
Markus
07-05-2007, 05:53 AM
In a nutshell the D200 is a Pro body and the D40X an entry level DSLR body (albeit with some hand-me-downs from bigger brothers). The D200 feels awesome in hand and has a multitude of 'pro' features such as; magnesium-alloy frame, weather sealing galore, 5fps, and compared to the D40X - an internal auto fcoussing motor... yadda yadda
D40X is very small and user-frendly DSLR entry cam with the main idea of owners generaly sticking to their kit lenses. Nice camera, though the D40 would be my pick.
I'm sure I've just repeated what everyone above has already mentioned, but hey, here's to winning a cam-pod! ;)
Oh yeah, all lenses have a thread at the end of the lens barrell. UV and Polarising filters are generally screw-on items.
Jargon
07-05-2007, 06:09 AM
In Nikon's DSLR camera product lineup, the D200 is actually a midrange or prosumer product. Nikon's product naming convention is a bit confusing. A 2-digit product name refers to an entry-level or consumer product. A 3-digit product name refers to a midrange or prosumer product. A 1-digit product name refers to a professional product. The latest professional model is the D2Xs.
ff151
07-15-2007, 07:28 PM
I have been reviewing the Nikon line for the past 6 weeks. I have finally chosen the 2oo and will be picking it up this week :)
If cost is an issue, many have advised to look for a used D70S. It is a few steps up from the 40X. Most users of the D80 and 70S state that they like the 70S better. I can't recall why, you'll have to research that yourself :D
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