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<blockquote data-quote="fotojack" data-source="post: 22843" data-attributes="member: 16">1. I HATE that it does not have an internal motor. I would love to be&nbsp; able to buy some older and cheaper lenses without having to manual focus&nbsp; all the time.&nbsp; *In this case, get the D200. Awesome camera! I speak from experience.*2. I really do need some more auto focus points. I just get frustrated having only 3. *Again, I'd go with the D200. It has 11 focus points, with an option for 7 built in.*3. I also think I could use a higher number of megapixels. *No you don't. That's just marketing hype. Mega pixels do not necessarily translate into better photos. 10 MP is more than enough to make great pictures*4. The lenses I have right now are just the kit lenses: 18-55mm and 55-200mm. *Absolutely nothing wrong with these lenses. Both are very popular and take sharp photos. Best used outdoors with or without a flash, depending on the shot.*5. If I decided to upgrade the body, I am thinking either a D200 or a D90. *If video is important to you, get the D90. If you want a more professional camera, get the D200. The D200 will most likely be cheaper to buy than a D90, and you'll get higher end features. The D200 body has the built in focus moter, and is made of metal.........very rugged.*Any more questions.........don't be afraid to ask.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="fotojack, post: 22843, member: 16"] 1. I HATE that it does not have an internal motor. I would love to be able to buy some older and cheaper lenses without having to manual focus all the time. *In this case, get the D200. Awesome camera! I speak from experience.* 2. I really do need some more auto focus points. I just get frustrated having only 3. *Again, I'd go with the D200. It has 11 focus points, with an option for 7 built in.* 3. I also think I could use a higher number of megapixels. *No you don't. That's just marketing hype. Mega pixels do not necessarily translate into better photos. 10 MP is more than enough to make great pictures* 4. The lenses I have right now are just the kit lenses: 18-55mm and 55-200mm. *Absolutely nothing wrong with these lenses. Both are very popular and take sharp photos. Best used outdoors with or without a flash, depending on the shot.* 5. If I decided to upgrade the body, I am thinking either a D200 or a D90. *If video is important to you, get the D90. If you want a more professional camera, get the D200. The D200 will most likely be cheaper to buy than a D90, and you'll get higher end features. The D200 body has the built in focus moter, and is made of metal.........very rugged.* Any more questions.........don't be afraid to ask. [/QUOTE]

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