I went for Nikon branded batteries out of the shop but got $20 knocked off each. I've had 3rd party batteries before and although they never caught fire the battery life was really bad.

I have the UV filter. I bought that at the same time to protect the lens.

My next purchase is definately more memory. Then probably the

Polarising filter
SB-600 or 800 flash
Macro Lens + possibley others
Maybe a new bag. I already have 3 but my fave is too small
Better Tripod - probably Manfrotto
Remote release
Battery grip

After all that or along with it is a studio set up.

By the way does anyone know how to make your own lightbox?

Fiona

Fiona,

I assume by light box you are thinking flash softbox. There is quite a bit on flash diffusion in the flash forum.

Don

....and when on your hike you can also double up the use of a good monopod as a walking stick...wish I had remembered mine last saturday!

Congrats on your new purchase! I'm hoping to upgrade to D200 soon too!

I'm in love with my D200 you will not regret it.

It is a cracking camera.