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Nikon D200 DSLR Camera
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Nikon D200 DSLR Camera

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Nikon's semi-pro APS-C DSLR from 2005, aimed at advanced enthusiasts.

Why it's buy-it-for-life

A redditor still owns their D200 years later, noting it's been heavily used but has held up well even after long stretches of disuse.

What redditors say

Recommended on reddit as recently as February 2025

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    I still have my D200. Haven't used it in a long while, but it has been well used!

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