Personally I need at least 45MP, 20 stops of dynamic range and 30Fps for the photos I post to Instagram.

Be honest, you just like that sound of the mirror slap. 😊

I got a D200 last summer with just 964 shutter count in pristine condition. Took it to Portugal and was the best decision ever. Got the most amazing photos. It's a beautiful camera. I also have a Nikon Z8 and a ZF, but this D200 I love it.

DSLRs are not dead. My most used camera lately is d70s. It's robust, simple, relatively light and just a joy to use. Picture quality and character straight from the camera is more than enough anyways. When it comes to the pure shooting experience I'm choosing d700. Sometimes I will just look at a scene through its beautiful and huge viewfinder and won't even take a photograph. The scene 'has been seen' if that makes sense, and that's enough.

My dad gifted me his old d200 a few weeks ago-my first camera. Glad to see it getting some love

Focus less on gear and more on light, composition, timing and storytelling in the images

Great video! As a casual photographer, the biggest benefit of my DSLRs is I can use (almost) all my lenses on each camera. My Nikon 105mm f2 DC lens (which cost more than *any* of my bodies) works on *every* camera I own - spanning a 43 year range. Nikon's F mount DSLRs are what made my move to digital possible. Once photography went digital, we knew old tech would be left behind in the wake of rapidly developing new tech. But old tech doesn't mean 'bad' and I continue to tell friends who want to get into photography now to find an old DSLR, because it has never been easier (or cheaper) to get into the hobby. For some context, I currently have a Nikon Nikkormat FTn, Nikkormat EL, FM2, N70, FM3A, F100 - and along the way had an F, F3HP, FE2, N8008, and N90. My first DSLR was the D70, then added a D7000, and I have recently added the D200 as I missed out on it earlier. Moving from my F100 to the D70 was pretty easy, as they both had a similar feel, and the D7000 even more so. The D200 is a tank, sits nicely in my hand, has a lovely CCD sensor, and will likely become the body I grab most often.

I'm only shooting on old soulful digital cameras (Canon 5D Classic, 6D, Nikon D200, Fuji S5 pro, Olympus E-1 & E-300, Fuji x-pro1, etc) but of all those cameras the Nikon D200 is my most loved one (have 2 just in case) and will never be sold. The metering is so superb, the images are soft yet sharp, creamy and the grain on high iso is ❤️. Long live the D200 🎉

When the D200 came out it was a workhorse of a semi-pro camera, second to the D2H/D2X flagship. I upgraded from the D100 to the D200 and shot with it for a decade. My most successful and memorable images was shot with that camera to this day.... I slowly migrated to mirrorless starting in 2012 while phasing out my D200, [still own and use it today along with the D100 on occasion] but after a decade with mirrorless I am back to DSLRs with up to date bodies, Why? well, many reasons. I'll just say this; with extensive use and living with SLRs, DSLRs, Mirrorless, it is the DSLR that in my personal experience that is the undeniable practical and creative photo tool outside of my 6x6 cameras that are robust, built to last, ergonomically sound and better value all around that shoots the same images as any consumer mirrorless camera. I am not concerned with video so That alone is reason enough to return to DSLRs but I feel I don't have to be careful about anything with a DSLR like I did with the fragile mirrorless bodies I owned.

DSLR's also serve a purpose for graybeards like myself - comfort. I learned to shoot on an SLR, and worked as a news photographer for years with SLRs, and the muscle memory still works when using a DSLR. I can have my D7200 with me for digital, my faithful old F3HP for film, and use the same lenses back and forth to boot. Both cameras just feel like the same tool to me. I do shoot mirrorless a good bit now (primarily with a Fujifilm X-E2S) and I love it, but even though the skills are the same, the feel and the EVF kind of throw me off and make me feel like a novice. I don't know if that makes sense or not, but it is true.

I am still shooting with a D750 and have no desire to change it. It's an awesome piece of kit, especially in low light. Agree that it's more about the way you hold the camera and your demeanour is more important than camera size when shooting street.

You think the D200 shutter is loud? Try the D700 - then watch the crowd scatter like there were shots fired 💥😉

Since 1960 I have used roll film cameras, 35mm rangefinders, 35mm SLRs, digital rangefinders, DSLRs and mirrorless. Recently I sold my Fuji X Pro 3, XT3 and XT30 and bought a second hand Nikon D750 with a set of Nikon AF-D lenses. With those lenses the D750 has a highlight-protect metering setting. It also has rear screen Live View with exposure review if needed but I prefer the TTL viewfinder. What joy!

This was my first DSLR, finally moving past film SLR and digital P&S cameras. The "DSLR feels like a mistake" is a statement I would challenge though. They ran circles around the first two generation of Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras, until the A9. It is worth considering that going from step 2 to step 5 does need steps 3 and 4.

I am literally so excited. I have recently received a Nikon D200 from my mother in law with like four different lenses and when I saw it in this thumbnail I totally geeked out.

I got a d200 about a year ago after only ever shooting with a sony a6100 before that and I absolutely love it. The colors it produces are fantastic and while nikon cameras are a bit fugly, once you get used to everything it is incredibly ergonomic and puts everything you need at your fingertips. I recently replaced the a6100 with an a7iii but I still shoot with the d200 most of the time because its just so much more fun and keeps me in the moment.

A little while back, I made a comparison between CMOS and CCD sensors... and it tursn out that those sensors are almost identical when it comes to color output. And I mean it makes sense, right ? Why should a photodiode react differently to color based on how the data is collected from the sensor itself (cause that's really the only difference there is in essence, a CCD reads in columns, and sometime all the colums at once, while a CMOS reads line by line... but ultimately the photodiodes are generally pretty similar, and so is the color filter array). What matters the most when we're talking about CCD cameras and their relation to color is not the fact that they're CCD cameras, but rather the fact that they're cameras coming from a time when CCD was still the primary technology used in camera sensors. Read : the 2000s. The D200 was released in 2005. I'm pretty sure you would be able to get very filmic tones and colors from a CMOS camera released in the same period, like for example teh 12MP CMOS D2X, or the 12MP Canon 5D, both released in 2005 as well. And the reason for it is that at that time, camera brands were trying to convert people from film, so they really put care in giving their sensors some "filmic" tones and colors, to give yet another arguments for people on the fence. This is especially visible in cameras like the Canon 5D classic in my opinion (Nikon D700 as well). I myself love to use a 4Mp Nikon D2H from 2003 to get my "filmic tone" images, and it doesn't even have a CCD nor a CMOS, it has a JFET sensor (older veriant of CMOS made by Nikon only for this camera) When film "died" (once the digital market was tru;y prevalent) in the early 2010, the focus shifted : camera brands were now competing withing the digital realm only, not also with film in the picture. So then color science evolved from the innacturate film tones to the more clinical and "correct" approach of color reproduction.

Good deal, I was lucky and paid only 95 Euro for the D200 / 24mm 2.8 AF-D combo😎 I like to use the affordable 50mm 1.8G on it for portraits. The D200 doesn't feel that much different from my much newer D750. Only zooming in on pictures is a bit fiddly.

"...for some reason they think Fuji and Ricoh are the only two cameras they should consider..." Well done on that statement George! I went from film to Nikon D300 and stayed there for years. Highly recommended!

Picked up the Canon 5D and 5Dii both for hundred quid each! Both are incredible cameras, and still very capable today. Even by today’s standards, the 5D delivers incredible image quality with a film like grain structure and render. The 5Dii is superb also. I’ve adapted a few older manual focus vintage lenses to these bodies. So for very little financial outlay, you can get a quality pro camera that can compete with mirrorless equivalents. Remember, what made a camera professional when it was released, is still relevant today. Regarding Leica, I’m seeing the Leica M8 at around £850 to £1000 now…. so still not cheap, but if you’re patient you can get bargains. My Leica M9 died, so I’m really really missing the rangefinder experience at the moment :/

I always enjoy your videos because of your obvious enthusiasm for photography, and you make using this old DLSR look like a lot of fun. Personally, I spent years shooting film, then DSLRs (for a about three years) and then went to mirrorless with Olympus with their first PEN cameras and then the break-through original E-M5 and I've never looked back. Anything which shortens the feedback loop between the shutter click and seeing the results greatly speeds your learning curve, and mirrorless cameras with a good EVF are the best at that because - at least with Olympus and OM Systems Live View features - you see your images in the EVF in real time. Adjust whatever until you see what you want and then grab the shot. I would think that going from film to this kind of experience would be liberating beyond words for many shooters. Still, I think it's highly valuable when respected vloggers like you highlight the great values in digital cameras available now for US $300 or less. They work just as well as when new when they were thousands of dollars and considered the bleeding edge of technology.

I'm using one of these together with a Sigma Art 30mm f1.4. I love it for the same reasons, plus all controls have an explicit dial or button and it's just so nice to use. Quick access to everything. And don't forgot the ergonomics. Yes, it is a big chunk but it fits so well into your hand!

Fun fact: Fuji licensed the D200 from Nikon, renamed it 'S5 Pro' and significantly modified the sensor and imaging processes. This led to a camera with substantially better dynamic range and arguably better color, particularly of human skin. A lot of wedding and portrait photographers used them. Because of those improvements, used S5s fetch significantly higher prices on the used market than the D200..

If size is a problem, you could try a Nikon D40 or Nikon D3000 with a small fixed lens like the one you used in the video. OVF + CCD + Zone Focus. Coincidentally I bought a Nikon D200 a few weeks ago because I work with Nikon DSLRs and would like to try one with a CCD sensor. It is a true professional battle tank of its time. Lots of physical buttons and controls available, no video or live view - which brings it closer to a film camera. And the color tones of this CCD sensor have something unique, at least compared to the other Nikons I have. Good video - as always - by the way.

Just wanted to say that your street photography has really leveled up. Been watching your videos for a little while now, and can really see the evolution in your street photography over time. Your videos helped inspire me to pick up an Olympus em1 and begin taking up the hobby for myself, and I'm now watching this video after recently purchasing a Sony A100, and am excited to give that a go as well.

Nothing beats an optical viewfinder and nothing will ever beat it

I have owned three D200's in the past 15 years - after owning my first one for a few months I realised that Nikon ai and ai-s manual focus lenses can fully meter and you get focus confirmation in the viewfinder and you can register each lens in the camera. I have never used an auto-focus lens on a D200 since.

I just picked up a D200 from MPB (US) for $44.00 last week. The top LCD screen had been cracked and some of the info on that screen is missing, but everything I need is either in the Menu or viewfinder. Has 28K actuations and works fine. I bought the Nikon D1X and D100 new back when they came out and did wedding and portrait photography with them. Sadly the D1X died years ago, but the D100 still works. I quit doing photography for about 15 years and recently got back into it because I enjoy it. Other than the Fuji X-T2 that I bought last year all of my cameras are Nikon DSLRs. Maybe I'm old school (or just old!) but I came up in the film days (Canon A-1s, etc., Mamiya twin lens, RB67) and I enjoy my Nikon DSLRs for now. Thanks for your content George.

The D200 is an amazing camera that produces wonderful photos. Very hefty pro level. Found one nearly new in box with a grip for cheap. I love big chunky cameras!

Very well presented! Well done George!

I have been shooting with Olympus mirrorless cameras since i bought my first OM-D E-M5 back in 2013. Before this, I used Nikon manual focus film cameras. Last week I ordered an Olympus E-400 DSLR kit just for fun (10 MP CCD).

I still shoot with my D200 I bought new in 2006. It’s a great camera though I have a D750 and D850. I doubt I ever part with the D200. It’s just works.

I was an early adapter to mirrorless, with the LUMIX G1 in 2008. Recently I was given a Canon crop-sensor DSLR and I love the TTL optical viewing, fast and precise AF and selection of lenses available. Cameras like these are sleeper street-shooters, with the precision of TTL composing and precise AF.

Need more of this content. Don't need the newest gear to enjoy photography. Plenty of options out there that still take good images..

I picked up a D200 from Adorama Camera in Manhattan for 65 dollars last year in perfect condition, it’s a great camera to mess around with.

I wanted a CCD sensor camera for my digital collection and the D200 was the one I went with. So much fun to use and love the pics!

I just purchased a D200 for 90 Euros with a five {5} year warranty, amazing. Still getting to know it but I love uing it along side my Nikon D3000 and Canon G12. I am able to use my lenses frommy D3000, so that is a great bonus. Keep the good informative videos coming.

I’ve got the D200 with Nikon 35mm 1.8 are these JPEGs or edited raw. I can never get these beautiful ccd colours from mine. I edit with darkroom on my phone ??????

Thanks for sharing your experience and thoughts. Here in Brazil, where gear is awfully expensive, we still have a DSLR market. For instance, the official Canon store still sells 5D mk II, 250D and EF glass. Many amateurs and professionals use DSLRs and buy them new and second hand.

Pro tip: If you scream while taking the picture no one will notice the loud shutter

I really liked this video since I still shoot my Nikon D3000 with either kit lens or the 35mm F/1.8 DX prime (which looks close to a 50mm on FX). It has an ancient 10MP CCD sensor and no video features at all but I knew that when I purchased it in 2010. Back then, making the jump from a Panasonic pocket camera to this Nikon was a major thing :) Although I wanted to make the jump to a modern mirrorless I never did it.

After "thousands" of cams i'm happy with my df, d700 & D3s. Sadly i can only find 2 D200 raw-files online. Do you have some for me? :)

I shot my D200 for 5+ years and still love it, even moreso than the D7200 I had after it. I finally moved to Fuji last year and really really like it for so many reasons, but the D200 still holds a place in my heart... I sold all my Nikon gear save for it and a 50 1.8

I bought the D200 as my first camera last year and took it with me overseas. It took some wonderful photos and had so much fun shooting with it however the poor iso and tiny screen makes is really hard for me to tell if the the photo I've taken is properly in focus. After a year of using this camera religiously, I honestly would like to switch to a camera/lens set up that is more clinical and modern. I always edit my photos and I feel like I can just make it look more "film like" in light room

I'm in a weird situation where I shoot my Fujifilm X70 without looking at it all. You can shoot it like a waist level finder a la Vivian Maier yes, but I quickly got used to blind shooting 28mm. My style of street photography is mostly on people, my camera is rarely above by chest and a lot of my shots do give a kinda child-like POV which works to the nostalgia vibe im doing with the film recipes. I have an external OVF for it, it does give me that analog experience, but honestly blind shooting 28mm got me so many interesting candid shots I never would have gotten pointing my pocket brick at someone.

I bought a D200 earlier this year. My first Nikon, but wow I love that camera. Feels great in the hand and the images have a special feel. I got hooked and then bought a D800E, lol. Its nice to have fun and not worry about the latest gear

The D700 is a great deal for around 250$ as well and it takes the same batteries. The only issue with these early cmos sensors vs the CCD sensors of the D200/D80/D70/D60/D40 is that the net files need some more work depending on the lighting conditions it was shot. These cameras can offer stunning results and CCD grades like smooth butter on Capture Nx2

Just ordered a Nikon D200 myself. It is supposed to be an upgrade from my trusty, old Nikon D50. Looking forward to trying it out.

I was so happy to finally upgrade my D70 a few years ago. CCD too noisy in low light and the shutter loud. Sad how quickly pro lenses fell in price for slr.

I have used both a Canon 40D and currently still use a Nikon D7200, both cracking good cameras that do what they were intended for - taking damn good photos.

A great video George, I couldn't agree with you more.

In addition to many analog cameras, I had extensive MFT equipment with various MFT cameras, but despite all the options, I was never able to enjoy it. Then, a good year ago I sold all the MFT equipment and started with a Nikon DSLR, shortly afterwards I now have the D200. D300, D700, D2x, D3, some in multiple versions - YES, GAS - and I just really enjoy using them. And a point that shouldn't be neglected in comparison to mirrorless cameras: I take an old DSLR Nikon and just take photos for a few days with one battery charge - sensational. Have a good time everyone - with whatever cameras... Andy from Switzerland

Hi George What colour settings did you have on the camera while doing this video. They are so beautiful. Were they JPEGs or raw edits

Solid points as always, thanks George. Two notes from a long time and happy viewer: //1 The D70 and D80 (with SD card slot) is the lugable D200. Both have the AF motor that their CCD siblings lack to drive the 24mm or 35mm etc. On my local market, Nikon glass is considerably dearer than Pentax, Olympus, Sony (Minolta) A and some Canon EOS. I've been spoiled by framing with a tilt or flip LCD on mirrorless and would recommend the Sony SLT range with EVF because of that and its absolute bang-for-buck and availability. I'm looking at a A68 bag with both kit zooms (decent, the long one in particular), a 50mm, batteries, tripod, flash at about €225 or 190 brexit coins. Top glass like the Tamron SP primes is easily half price of other mounts. Otherwise Pentax because of IBIS, weather sealing, MF PK compatibility and fantastic interface, ergonomics and fairly cheap pro (aka ltd.) glass but do some research on the solenoid issue first. K200D is the D80 killer from the CCD range; IBIS, weather sealed, 4xAA battery powered, top LCD. Both Sony A and Pentax PK can adapt M42 and Adaptall but not Nikon F or Canon FD or EOS afaik. //2 Some of these street shots are not as carefully curated as the rest of the video. Maybe allow some more time while editing to pick out a collection and leave more screen time for your final picks. Some of your subjects also seem somewhat surprised to be photographed and might not appreciate showing up on youtube either. In a very short while the image indexing robots can track faces across all www platforms. I don't know anything about the legalese and am not about to start discussing that here, it's just a personal opinion. Sorry for all the words! I truly enjoy your channel and inspiration, all the best.

What a lot of fun! Thank you for the perspective. It makes me want to get back into a decent DSLR (my workhorse DSLR died - which is why I bought a mirrorless). One of the few things that drives me nuts about my RF lenses is exactly what you are getting at - focus distance is only available on the viewfinder or back - and as to zone markings - forget it! Though to be fair, I'm more likely to slap an FL or FD lens on with an adapter and just use it manually anyway. :D The other thing that drives me nuts about RF lenses is that the rings are flush with the body - you're not expected to use any rings except zoom as a primary control, and it really shows. They're pretty, sleek, and the rings just don't fall to hand like they should.

Good video!! I have that 24mm lens on a D2x that I got very cheap. It's a lovely combo. Three thoughts. One: a good DSLR is just so easy to hold, especially the full size ones. Try a D2x. The D200 will feel small afterwards. Two: Nikon's lens range is vast and includes lenses from Zeiss, Sigma, etc. Many of these great lenses are available for under 200eur. Three: full frame Nikon DSLRs are pretty cheap. Cheap lenses, cheap cameras, bullet proof build.

Excellent and no silly muzak. I might yet subscribe.

I appreciate cameras for reasons other than what I initially buy them for. Examples: My end-game DSLR is my 6D. I like its smaller size, simplicity, and image quality. It was really my first that could do well in low light. However one of my goals was a little better AF, which it does not have. Plot twist: I learned to use it for sports photography just the same. I picked up an R8 after the dust had settled on the entry-level full frame models. I wanted the better AF - which has been fantastic - however I learned I don’t actually need it. I like its smaller size and the rear screen for a FEW things. One day I may even shoot a video clip with that camera. Or not. And so I’m still using EF glass, to support my film Canons I always threaten to start using again.

Nikon D3500 renders well, but the focus points are so limited, I don't use it much these days. For landscapes, no problem. For the street, not the best. I now own a Z5 and with the 40mm lens have a wonderful full frame, with a decent battery life, 2 SD slots, and a joy stick for the focus positioning, though I still tend to select by finger. The strange thing is that over time you begin to appreciate using the monitor more and more, with raising and lowering the camera becoming easy to do without using body gyrations. And the Z5 is a tilt only monitor -- perfect for the street. It cost less than going the Fujifilm system, and works like a charm. Nikon Z5 and Lumix GX9 are great for the street cameras.

Love your videos and your perspective. I was looking for a d700 but they're well over $400 CAN so picked up a d 200 for the astonishing price of 80 bucks Canadian which is under $60 US. I love it! Probably don't need the d700 now with the fantastic DX Nikkor lenses I got for it, also for a steal.😅 Compares very well to my Canon 5D mark ii.

I love my Canon 5D. Full Frame DSLR from the same era. I'd love to see you compare the two

The D200 is indeed a great bargain, particularly when paired with old manual AI, AIs & AI'd Nikkors. There are probably a hundred or more models out there, many of them quite cheap. The D200 meters them fully and they're just the thing for zone focus. Re. the "small" 10 meg files, I would love to see what something like Gigapixel AI could to for them, re. big prints.

George, I guess the D300 has some little improvements that count a lot. Would you agree? AF, Sensor cleaning and so on.. and yet it is an old excellent filmic and super sympathic camera to use.

Awesome cameras, I have the cheap D80 I bought for $10 with 350 shutter activations. Takes great pictures. I do love my X100S and unless I'm shooting "Macro" mode the OVF is fine. My ideal camera would be a CCD sensor, with a leaf shutter for high speed flash sync, an OVF, and an actual rangefinder patch, when I want. I'd need a 28, 35, and 56mm lenses with leaf shutters.

Started with Nikon DSLR's in 2010 & shot them for 12 years then moved to the micro four thirds system. The MFT is awesome but there is just something cool about those old Nikons. I trades and sold all my equipment except for a D40. Yes, the little 6mp entry level camera that you just can't replicate. The CCD sensor matched with a 35mm f1.8 lens is just pure fun to use. I totally understand the draw to these. The D40 will always be a camera in my collection!

Excellent Video!!!!!

DSLRs are big and loud... Enter Pentax KP with limited lenses. It has a "ninja mode" when you set it live view and set to electronic shutter. Also, the k3 series has the quietest mechanical shutters available on any DSLR.

Last year I got two D200 in great condition for around £80 each. You could get 20 of them for the price of an M8. They are not inferior in any way and you won't cry if something happens to them.

I picked up my old APSC DSLR for the first time in a few years after using mirrorless. I was dead set that I'd never go to mirrorless because my first experience with an EVF was AWFUL. So slow, refresh rate was terrible. When the Z9 and Z8 came out, I finally found an EVF that was better than an OVF. When I looked through that tiny APSC optical viewfinder after using EVF exclusively for a few years, I'm so much more appreciative of my big (modern) EVF.

my last camera before mirrorless was a Nikon D300, it was my dream camera when I got it.

Have you noticed how much smaller the D200 is compared with the Sony? I have recently gone back to shooting with my Nikon DSLRs - I don't do video and never print above A3, usually only A4. I don't really buy into the "CCD look", I don't crave noiseless pictures at ridiculously high ISOs because I was brought up on film, and the fact remains that the older DSLR cameras offer a great opportunity for superb photographs.

Well, I live in the land of freedom (United States). I love my dSLRs and still prefer the look of my 5D images but I've been almost exclusively mirrorless for the past 10 years. There's just so much hassle going around with dSLRs. Traveling was a nightmare because they always guaranteed TSA would pull you out for more extensive search and questioning. You were also barred from entering certain areas with a dSLR. Other places that would allow you to enter would mean constantly being approached and told, "no pictures," even if I wasn't even using it but had it visible. All of that disappeared when I bought a Sony a5000. No one ever takes a second look at it. My main camera now is a Sony A7CR. I do get some attention but its always older people asking, "Is that a film camera?"

discretion in street photography is over rated :D

I've got a 5D Mark II, 7D, and D200, they're all heavy AF. I need something smaller, lugging these bricks around takes the fun out of it.

Still got a 2004 Nikon D2X 12MP Flagship she holds up in well lit lighting but i miss the creamy dof of FX sensors and prime lens, sold my D750 a few years ago

Zone focusing? 2 suggestions: Nikon FE, Nikon D700. Both splendid.

I have a pile of DSLR's and a Nikon Z 8. I use them all. I esp like the D200, D700, D810. To be honest, size and weight when you consider like for like isn't hugely different. I'll give you the mirror noise, but meh for sports, street and portrait, DSLR is the best choice IMO. For landscape, mirrorless makes some sense because we use the monitor more than the OVF. But DSLRs can still do that, no problems what so ever. I find it odd that sports guys want to spend hours essentially looking at a TV screen. If you are interested, I have done a blog post on the D200 if you google, with my name you can read about it, and it's CCD magic.

Whats funny is my first serious cameras were…a mirrorless camera (GH1) and a film SLR (FM2). That was 2009 and I kind of just skipped DSLRs altogether. I’ve used them plenty but never actually owned one.

Never shot film, my main camera is D7200, but have come to love shooting with no viewfinder on my X-A7 and LX100M2.

This is my only camera to this day. I use a 40+ years Nikon 24mm lens with it nicer to use than the AF plastic stuff

I've just sold mine due to the fact that i can only keep one camera really and I had a friend who wanted to start his own hobby in photography, but goodness me I miss it already. I bought it for peanuts when it was broken and I ficed it myself, bought a lens, replaced all the rubbers and it was my little big moment of fun. Oh well, I guess I'll need to get back to my xt30 XD

What does “Film-like” mean?

If you liked the Nikon D200, you should also consider the Fuji modified D200, the Fuji S5 Pro.

I can't really move from DSLR to mirorless or I could say just don't want to, I just don't like the way they are handled, back in the day I used to use some bridge camera or compact camera with EVF and I don't feel really comfortable using them even though I like some of these camera images, I also tried some mirrorless and Sony SLT when I go to used camera shops and it feel weird the same way as when I use older bridge cameras. Even today I still didn't owned a single mirrorless camera despite I have multiple DSLRs and Film SLRs across many brand, I just don't like it and I think if I will buy some mirrorless camera soon it will be just because I want to use it with old manual focus lenses which many DSLRs and 35mm SLR autofocuss aren't compatible with and some can't adapt without using adaptors with infinity lens piece that will decrease image quality. As for D200, I used to get one with mint condition and only around 7000 clicks back in 2010, it's the best camera I got my hand on back then and I love its build quality and feel in my hand, but later I want a better camera in Nikon lineup with full frame and top of the line autofocus system with sightly more continuous shooting capability or camera that's more unique and D200 have focus system of lesser lineup which is not the same as D2X series, later when I bought D2X, D700 and S5 Pro into my collection of my GAS I don't feel like I want to own it anymore and sold my D200, after that I can't find another one in comparable condition again and I don't really want it back until recently because I always think D2X also produces image of the same look due to it came from the same era and to this day when I look at the image from both they are pretty much feel the same, however, due to people gassing up CCD sensor recently I start to want it back.

I have that one, It is fantastic.

Not all DSLRs are big. The Canon 100/200D (SL1/2) is tiny, light, inexpensive and accepts a 24mm 2.8 pancake. Re Fuji OVFs, I find them reasonably accurate, and no worse than the crop of a typical aps-c DSLR, plus you can see outside the frame which aids composition. The main issue with zone focusing manual lenses on DSLR cameras, is there is no Leica style tab as a distance guide. Add-on focus tabs have been available in the past (and may still exist?), and at a pinch you could put a knotted rubber band on the focus ring, with the knot acting as preferred distance and closer-further to left and right. More commonly, the photographer stops far enough down to flirt with diffraction and induce noise on older camera models, while having to look at the focus scale every time they take a shot, using a field of view that is already cropped from the original focal length. Apart from that, I agree the optical viewfinder has many advantages.

Nikon DSLRs, specifically the DXX line and DX line may be big, and bulky, but also some of the most ergonomic cameras to ever exist in my opinion. For general photography and sports at least

I still use my Canon EOS Rebel XT once in while and damn were cameras good from the 2000s

Could you do a video on best point & shoot camera for photography travel pic and street pics under $600 dollars

you should reeeaallyyy get to know the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LC1 it also fits the bill and is something totaly different

I'd love to see a fancy new kind of camera: one that can shoot digital full frame _and_ 35mm film. It would be possible to build one based upon the dslr design. Take a film slr and put a digital full frame sensor in place of the focusing screen and add an electronic viewfinder. This way you could easily choose, if you want to take a digital and / or an analog picture. It would also be possible to juse the fancy ai face detect features to take analog pictures. Well, it would not be cheap (I think at least $3000), but I'd buy one immediately.

Old pro-DSLRs from Nikon are the bargain of the century. Though I mainly shoot analog, when I go for digital I pick my D700 or my IR-converted D200. I paid 350 and 80 (!) EUR, respectively for them. Another insane bargain is the Nikon D3300 - although a beginner-DSLR, the 24mp sensor in this little gem is no joke! And the D3300 is tiny and light!!!

I don't want OVF. Switched to A7III years ago, and never looked back.

The Nikon Z8 EVF with 120hz is just as good to me as the optical one on my D750.

Pentax is still carrying the banner for DSLRs. As for Fuji: as far as framing goes it is kinda like a Leica. But here’s the thing: regardless of the focusing itself: outside-the-lens viewfinders like the Leica Ms and Fuji X100/X-Pro are inherently slightly innaccurate: but that’s a feature, not a bug. I find myself getting less bogged down with super precise composition, and just focusing on getting the shot with these viewfinders.

Still love my 5dII. It's such a tank

If anyone prefers older cameras; there are those who can't wait to show off their A1, R5 or Z9. After all, those eqpt. announce affluence.

You should try the D700. Magic without braking the bank.

Did you deliberately remove the eyepiece cover?

Hurray for the OVF!