 | Nikon D200 Digital Field Guide by David D. Busch
Buy new: $13.59 / Used from: $1.76 This is my basic guidebook to the Nikon D200. Includes more in-depth information than the Nikon manual, with full color illustrations.
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 | Nikon D200 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Buy new: $799.98 / Used from: $695.00 If you already have Nikkor lenses, or want to buy your D200 with the exact lens you need, start with this body at a great price.
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 | Giotto SP8255 AEGIS Screen Protector Nikon D200 Top and Bottom
Buy new: $24.64 Set aside the D200's plastic LCD protector and install this set. Scratch-resistant, less glare, and improved view. Unlike some other third-party LCD protectors, this set comes with one for the top panel monochrome LCD, too.
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 | Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $339.99 / Used from: $319.00 Your pro-quality camera deserves a pro-quality flash with more power than the built-in unit. Commander mode lets you use this flash without cabling it to the D200, so you can place it anywhere for flexible lighting.
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 | Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom Nikkor Lens
Buy new: $198.00 / Used from: $155.94 Less expensive than the hard-to-find 18-200 VR lens, it provides shake-stopping vibration reduction at useful focal lengths, and really shines in for handholding your D200 for short and medium telephoto shots. Image quality is excellent.
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 | Nikon MB-D200 Multi-Power Battery Pack for the D200 Digital Camera
Buy new: $158.88 / Used from: $129.99 Personally, I hate weighting my D200 down with this vertical grip/battery pack. If I want a heftier camera, I can use my D2x. However, I know lots of photographers who love this add-on. It is especially handy when you're shooting lots of portraits or other vertically-oriented shots, and the ability to use both additional EN-EL3e and AA batteries can stretch your shooting session out.
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 | Nikon DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece for Nikon D200 Digital Camera
Buy new: $21.94 I put a DK-21M on my D200 a year ago, and have never removed it. Makes evaluating the scene in the viewfinder easier, and improves your ability to fine-tune focus. You may have to shift your eye around to view the readouts at the bottom of the viewfinder, but it's worth the effort.
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 | NIKON MC30 Remote Cable Release (31.5 in)
Buy new: $60.51 I don't go anywhere without my MC-30 remote cable. Sure, you can use the self-timer or MUp controls to shoot without joggling the camera, but the MC-30 lets you take your shot *now*, followed by more shots, with unmatched freedom from photographer-induced camera shake (assuming you're using a tripod, of course!)
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 | Tokina Zoom Super Wide Angle AF 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124AF Pro DX Lens + UV Filter + Lens Cleaning Kit for Nikon Digital Cameras
I love my Nikkor 12-24mm zoom, but this Tokina model has virtually the same sharpness for half the price. If you yearn for a super-wide lens for your D200, but can't justify $1000, you'll be pleased with this lens.
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 | Sigma APO 170-500mm F/5-6.3 DG Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras
Although not a "do-everything" lens like the 50-500mm "Bigma", it costs less. In three years of use, I've found its autofocus fast enough for sports; most of the baseball photos in my books were taken with this lens. It's big enough that I always use it with a monopod attached to its built-in collar. Otherwise, forget the rule of thumb: you'll need 1/2000th second to counter camera shake.
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 | Manfrotto 694 4-Section MagFiber Monopod (Black)
Buy new: $172.99 This monopod is strong enough that I can use it as a cane for my gimpy leg (which makes it easier to tote into museums and such.) Considering that I use the monopod for 70-80 percent of my shots when I am not using VR, it's an excellent investment for concerts, sports, landscapes, architecture, and other types of photography.
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 | Bogen-Manfrotto Three Section Black Monopod with 3232 Swivel Tilt Head.
Buy new: $61.50 I also own this monopod with the 3232 swivel tilt head. The tilt head isn't essential (you can always just tilt the monopod), but I use it sometimes. I keep this rig in the trunk of my second car along with a Velbon tripod so I'll always have it. The Manfrotto 694 monopod and a Manfrotto 055 tripod lives in the trunk of my main vehicle.
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 | Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies by David D. Busch
Buy new: $19.79 / Used from: $4.95 If you're not steeped in digital SLR lore, my introductory book explains the basics in easy-to-understand form. Useful if your D200 is your first dSLR.
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 | Quick Snap Guide to Digital SLR Photography: An Instant Start-Up Manual for New dSLR Owners by David D. Busch
Buy new: $19.79 / Used from: $15.00 Most D200 owners won't need this. I wrote it as a super-simple generalized guide to digital SLRs, sort of as a pre-quel to get you up to speed. Each concept is explained in bullet points on two- or four-page spreads with large photos.
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 | Digital SLR Pro Secrets by David D. Busch
Buy new: $26.39 / Used from: $16.45 If you're a more advanced photographer, you'll find lots of information and built-it-yourself projects in this first in my Pro Secrets series.
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 | David BuschÂ’s Digital Infrared Pro Secrets by David D. Busch
Buy new: $26.39 / Used from: $24.89 IR isn't just for landscapes, anymore! Everything you need to know about infrared photography. I show you how to make your own IR filter, convert an existing camera, and use infrared imaging for everything from sports to architecture.
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 | Adobe Photoshop CS3 Photographers Guide by David D. Busch
Buy new: $26.39 / Used from: $16.96 This isn't a beginner Photoshop guide. I wrote it for those who already know the basics of Photoshop and want to learn how the latest version will help them as photographers.
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 | Digital Travel Photography Digital Field Guide by David D. Busch
Buy new: $13.59 / Used from: $3.93 I've taken my D200 all over the world, and this book provides a wealth of travel and photography tips I've accumulated.
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 | David Busch's Quick Snap Guide to Using Digital SLR Lenses by David D. Busch
Buy new: $19.79 / Used from: $20.51 When this one hits the shelves, it will provide the only quick introduction to dSLR lenses. Check it out and see if it's for you.
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