New Nikon user, forums?

[eveyuk]

I've just moved over from Canon to Nikon. I've started hanging out at the DPreview D200 forum- what a bunch of arrogant *****! The nicer people there seem to be drowned out by the losers more often than not.

Can anyone give me some links to friendlier forums for a D200 novice?

Cheers.

 

[eveyuk]

Can i be the first to ask, why would you swap from Canon to Nikon?

Ive only ever used Canon, but, both systems seems very similar, but from what ive read Canon have the edge ATM with regards to Noise and Accessories.

As for forums, well there is nothing up with these here fine OcUK forums...Other than that I find the guys over at TP forums to be a top bunch.

I just left a letter plus underscores in the sweary for effect. I thought only naughty people would know the word I had disguised anyway.

I wanted a 300d Upgrade, I felt the the 30D is dated and I couldn't stretch to a 5D.

I bought 3 lenses (18-200 VR, tokina 12-24 and a 35 F2) plus D200 and speedlight from Hong Kong via paypal for a good price so with the new 400D knocking the resale value of my 300D I thought it was time for an upgrade. Canon couldn't offer me what I wanted so I had to jump ship.

Low light wise the D200 is a challenge but otherwise it's a great machine and something I think I can grow into. If a Canon 40D was out I'd have got that.

There seems to be too much aggression in the DP Review forums now. I get that at work, I don't need it in my hobby.

 

[eveyuk]

No you didn't

Careful, because some partially-starred swearies will get you a 48hr suspension - all swearies must be fully starred out

Aha, I have been off and on on these forums for years and I wasn't aware of that.

<gulp>

 

[eveyuk]

I have a D200 and its excellent in low light - a lot of it is down to the user!

Ouch!!!

Don't I know you from DP review?

 

[eveyuk]

I guessed that