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Message: <blockquote data-quote="lowryerhys" data-source="post: 1527557" data-attributes="member: 601900">I am looking to purchase a new camera.  I do mostly indoor shooting (casual and studio).  It appears from ebay that I can get a d200 body for ~$600 or I could buy a new kit (camera and lens) for ~$1100 from circuit city (or a d90 kit from circuit city for $900).  I can buy a lightly used d80 and lens from a guy in town for $500 (I can get the same for a similar price on ebay but since he is local, I can check it out before I buy).  It appears from online reviews that the d80 and the d200 are similar in specifications overall but I have not used either (I used a d100 for a couple years).  Has anyone used any of these cameras and have a recommendation?  Should I spend extra money and buy a d90 or d300 or should I just go with the deal on the d80 and save the money for a better lens?  Which camera should I buy?Thanks!</blockquote>