Shawn Barnett published a user report on Imaging Resource. His conclusion is :

“The relatively minor (in my view) issue of the “corduroy” streaking aside, the Nikon D200 is simply a fantastic camera to shoot with, and its other image-quality parameters are absolutely first-rate. We’ll have our usual in-depth review with detailed image analysis posted eventually, but the early results show that Nikon has come up with another real winner. There’s a lot of sophistication in the D200’s operation and available controls that just aren’t available in the market at less than twice its price. We see professionals flocking to the D200 as a much more affordable alternative to the D2x that gives up very little in the way of image quality or capability. For the really serious amateurs, this is simply the camera to buy, at least at this particular moment in the market. To our eyes, it’s another clear home run for Nikon.”

Website : Nikon D200 User Report at Imaging Resource