I had been looking at either a used D2H or a new D200 for the past few weeks, but have now decided to bite the bullet and get a new D2Hs instead. The idea of a used D2H really scared me, even though I will be buying from a reputable dealer. It would only have come with a 90 day warranty. The new D2Hs comes with a 1 year manufacturers warranty and I can purchase an additional 3 years for less than $150. Well worth it in my opinion. The D2Hs also has many improvements in the metering system and improvements in the noise levels at higher ISO settings.
I had been tossing back and forth between the D200 with 5fps and 10MP and the D2H(s) with 8fps and 4MP. The lower resolution of the D2H(s) had me a bit worried, but after asking a number of professional photographers, this won't necessarily be an issue. I can easily get a 13x9 out of the D2H(s) that looks great and as much as I would love it, I just don't see myself building up a sizable portfolio that I could sell to a stock agency etc within the next few years. I am currently a sports shooter, and that is who this camera is designed for. I just need to take the time and get out there and shoot. If I capture something that someone wants to buy, I will have that option, but I won't have to shell out the $5,000 for the D2X.
I'm going to get the D2Hs as soon as the finances work themselves out. Look for me to post the first pictures from this camera within the next month.
Posted by doug at February 7, 2006 03:04 PM