I agree with YesDear with the technology being outdated. There are very good deals on the D200s right now because they are trying to sell old stock because its been discontinued and replaced in the Nikon lineup with the D300.If you do go with the D200 once you really start to get to know the camera you may feel like you are working with outdated technology soon after your purchase. If you can afford the D90 I would definately go that route over the D200.