Nikon D200 10.2 Megapixel

The Nikon D200 is frankly one of the best digital cameras on the market. At its price level, it is unmatched in terms of features, performance, and image quality, not to mention ergonomics and build quality. When you combine one of the most advanced photographic systems on the planet with the latest in digital technology, one expects a top level result. The D200 meets and exceeds expectations day after day. I've used my fair share of top of the line digital gear from several brands, and the D200 truly is the best value. Missing only a handful of features from the top of the line, $5000 cameras, and improving on some of their features at the same time, the D200 provides professional level results in a professional level camera, but without the hefty price tag.
The 10.2 Megapixel CCD sensor provides outstanding image quality and resolution that puts every lens you mount to the test. Just like the D2X, it can bring out flaws in inferior glass that you never saw before- brutal, but that does mean you are getting the most out of your gear. I use it for any high resolution work I may need, and even heavily cropped prints are stunning. Auto White Balance in this camera is superb, and is rarely fooled by tricky lighting. The ability to set Kelvin white balance is also helpful for those situations where auto white balance is not able to do its best, like in extremely warm incandescent light.
Noise during long exposures is easily removed simply by turning on the long exposure Noise Reduction function. High ISO noise is not bad, especially considering the resolution of the camera. Nikon's rendition is like film grain, and implementing one of the three levels of noise reduction, even the lowest, almost completely removes color noise with, to my eyes, almost no perceptible loss of detail at all. Results in RAW at high ISO are best with Nikon Capture Editor.
The D200 body is very well built- its magnesium alloy chassis really shows in its heft and solid feel. the rubber grips and rubberized command dials are very nice. All the controls are in the right place, easily accessible. the large 2.5" 230,000 pixel LCD is very nice and provides you with a very clear view of your image. You can use the center button of the 4-way controller to instantly zoom in on a photo at varying levels of magnification too.
The myriad of custom functions and menu options may seem daunting, but it provides for unparalleled control over the end results. 4 shooting and 4 custom settings banks allow you to have multiple presets that you can rename at will.
The intelligent battery system in the D200 only accepts Nikon EN-EL3E batteries, but provides you with a running total of shots taken, percent remaining, and lets you know the charging life of the battery from new to replace. Coming from a Nikon D70 or D50, battery life may seem shorter, but considering it is basically the same battery powering image processing electronics from the Nikon D2X/D2HS, a much larger LCD, and more, performance is in line with what one would expect and is still good, though not as phenomenal as the D70/D50.
The body is also weather sealed and does an admirable job at keeping out the elements.
The Autofocus system is very configurable and provides great results overall. The flash system, Nikon's i-TTL, is fully supported with multiple groups controllable from the built in flash.
I've had my D200 since it came out in December 2005. It is certainly a fantastic camera and I love using it!

I decided to buy this one because it can afford for me and quality of Nikon D200. The Nikon is the best and professional. I see that quality pictures from NIKON.