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# 5.5 fps continuous shooting Full 1080p HD video 24.3MP full-frame sensor Nikon D600 24.3 MP CMOS FX-Format Digital SLR Camera (OLD MODEL)

**Brand:** nikon
**Price:** € 35.76
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## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your craft with Nikon D600 — where pro-level power meets your creative vision.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Nikon D600 24.3 MP CMOS FX-Format Digital SLR Camera (OLD MODEL) by nikon
- **How much does it cost?** € 35.76 with free shipping
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## Best For

- nikon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nikon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Never Miss the Moment:** Shoot at a rapid 5.5 frames per second to capture fast-moving subjects with razor-sharp clarity.
- • **Cinematic Quality Video:** Record smooth, full HD 1080p videos with uncompressed HDMI output for flawless post-production.
- • **Professional-Level Autofocus:** 39-point AF system with 9 cross-type sensors ensures pinpoint focus in any lighting condition.
- • **Capture Every Detail with Precision:** 24.3MP FX-format CMOS sensor delivers stunning, lifelike images that make your portfolio pop.
- • **Dual SD Card Slots for Unlimited Creativity:** Store more, shoot longer, and back up your work instantly with dual card slots.

## Overview

The Nikon D600 is a full-frame DSLR featuring a 24.3MP CMOS sensor, 39-point autofocus, and 5.5 fps continuous shooting. It offers professional-grade image quality and video capabilities, including full HD 1080p recording and dual SD card slots for extended shooting. Lightweight yet powerful, it’s designed for passionate photographers seeking high-resolution performance in a compact, affordable package.

## Description

Passionate photographers who seek exceptional full-frame, high-resolution performance rely on Nikon FX-format HD-SLRs. For the first time ever, that level of performance is available in a compact, affordable HD-SLR. D600’s 24.3 megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor captures every detail with lifelike sharpness. Its EXPEED 3 processing system manages all that data with remarkable speed and accuracy, enabling up to 5.5 fps continuous shooting at full resolution. And the lowlight performance synonymous with Nikon is again proven deserved—shoot crystal clear images from ISO 100 to 6400, expandable down to 50 and up to 25600 for extreme situations.

Review: This Camera is Great! - Despite all the negative remarks about this camera (not professional, oil and dust a on the light sensor, Nikon has dropped the ball), I bought this camera anyway. Why? 1. I have known many "professional" photographers over the last 45 years and many of them showed me photographs that were incredible AND, they were taken with simple point and shoot cameras. Thus, demonstrating it isn't always the camera, but what you can do with it that makes the difference. This camera is sharp, clear, and takes great photographs. As I progress through the learning curve of operating this camera to it's maximum ability, I have seen a big difference in my photos. I am enjoying the challenges this camera poses, and doing my best to get the full potential from myself. 2. I don't care about the oil and dust issues. Things get dirty. I have to wash my car, too. But, cleaning a light sensor is a lot easier and faster than washing the car. So, I bought a sensor cleaning kit. I haven't noticed any problems with the camera, yet. But, I'm ready to take care of business if the sensor shows signs of needing a good cleaning. I find the capability of this camera to be right up there with the best of all 35mm DSLRs. The focus is super fast, I have fast memory cards in place so, the images are stored at lightening speed, and vibrant color are outstanding. As I hinted at earlier, there is a bit of a learning curve that goes with owning one. Don't let this deter you from considering this camera. Buy a good book that is dedicated to this camera and you will be good to go in no time. And, of course, practice with actual photo taking. If you are in no hurry the slope of the learning curve just flattens out. Who would I recommend this camera to? Everyone!! Everyone who has a real interest in using DSLR, that is. Owning and using this camera has been a lot of fun. I always thought I took pretty good photographs (don't we all?) but, this camera has reminded me that I can be much better than I though I was. In oder to get the most from this camera I have to get the most from myself. I love the challenge. March 13, 2013 I wanted to add a few bits of information that I didn't include before. I have a limited budget so, I had to research exactly which lenses I would need the most for now. I finally decided to purchase two zoom lenses. 1. Wide angle zoom: AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm 1:4G ED VR I really love this lens. It has been called the sharpest lens, and in my opinion it is really sharp. Noted to have several types of distortion but, this distortion can be controlled with good handling and software processing. 2. Tele zoom: AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm 1:3.5 - 5.6 ED VR This lenses was highly recommended and I felt this would fit my budget. The lens is sharp, little to no distortion, and has been a very reliable lens. It is heavy but manageable. I can hand hold it alright but, I'm not as rock steady as I was years ago. On a tripod, this lens yields very clear images. The light sensor kit I bought (in case I need it) is made by Eclipse. I purchased a kit that contained a few #3 brushes, a couple o pads, and a small bottle of liquid sensor cleaner. The kit comes in a handy nylon, zippered bag which is easily carried in my backpack. As for the D600, I am going out photographing birds and flowers at this time, and I really like the results I'm getting. The detail of the flowers is incredible. The birds are harder to get but, the camera has come through with its great response. The 24mp sensor makes the difference when photographing the birds. I can't always get close enough to fill the view finder, but I can crop these photos and still have clear and crisp image. ***UPDATE 3/31/2013 I did notice something on my image sensor the other day. So, I took the camera outside and took pictures of a clear sky under the same conditions recommended to search for oil splotches and dust. And, I found them showing up. No problem. I had already purchased the Eclipse cleaning system and, spent 10 minutes cleaning the sensor in the recommended fashion. After testing I found my cleaning had removed the splotches and dust. Thus, I am still happy with my D600 purchase, it still takes incredible pictures, and I have no fear of oil or dust while I travel. Cleaning is simple and quick. I know Nikon should have resolved this issue long ago. However, they didn't! But, I don't really care. I believe we all should learn to do basic things to take care of minor problems like this ourselves. I won't lose a moment of picture taking, nor will I have to search for someone to clean my camera for me. And, I'm glad I made this purchase.
Review: Comparison with D800E. Comparison with D3200. Comparison with Fuji X. - Three notes; comparison with D800E, with D3200, and with mirrorless half frame such as Fujifilm: 1. So how does the D600 compare with D800E? Two months ago I was able to try out a D800E and saved many shots at various ISO. When I received my D600 this week I was able to compare directly, closely duplicating the previous scenes, with the same lens (105mm VR). High ISO noise reduction was OFF for all shots. Results: At ISO 6400, the D800 image is distinctly less noisey, and also punchier, with better color contrast and clarity. Comparing at ISO 100 and then again on a third scene at ISO 800 there is very little difference between 800/600 except of course in pixel density. At ISO 1600, the noise is comparable but D800 is beginning to give noticeably nicer contrast. Also the D600 produces an odd texture on greens. So, D800 is a higher performance sensor at very high ISO - as one should certainly expect for the price. Under more typical conditions, there is little difference. As for resolution, I think most photographers know by now the difference between 24MP and 36MP is not going to be realized in handheld photography anyway. For the ultimate in low noise and image contrast at high ISO, D800 is slightly but definitely superior to D600. But it should be; for the difference in price you can buy a nice lawn tractor. Comparing the D600 with itself at various ISO, if one looks closely there is a bit of noise beginning above ISO 400. Please note that all my comparisons were JPEG's; I don't yet have software for raw D600 files. The D600 appears to be based on the D7000 half frame, so all the focus sensor points are clustered towards the center, but I did not find this to be a problem. On the convenience side, the D600 has almost all the options of D800, including Autofocus Fine Tune, while being noticeably lighter and smaller. Both D600 and D800 have the MyMenu feature; Instead of plowing through the endless complex of menus to make any change, I can set up my own custom menu with up to 20 items selected from all the standard menus and leaving off things I use rarely, if ever. Note: D600 should be used with VR lenses or you have no hope to get 24MP out of it at ordinary shutter speeds. 2. Five stars for the D600 as a sweet spot in the Nikon line for those of us with a drawer full of FX lenses. However, the photo market has changed significantly in the four years since the D700 came out and the rational photographer should consider the alternatives. A few years ago full frame digital, if you could afford it, was head and shoulders above anything else. This is no longer quite so true. I was able to try out a D3200 recently, Nikon's newest entry level half-frame DSLR. This was a quick test, but enough to see this is the real bargain - at 1/4 the price of D600, 1/6 the price of D800E, amazingly good DX sensor, photos at lower ISO quite striking, and about half the weight. Entry level DSLR is a very competitive market and Nikon tries harder to offer value there than for the lower sales volume full frame. Even advanced photographers shouldn't turn up their noses at D3200; unless you're firmly committed to full frame or need the dedicated buttonss, D3200 is a steal. Yes, D800E is state of the art and D600 is close - but neither of these could be said to be five times better than D3200. 3. The second big development in recent years is the advent of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. I still strongly prefer a DSLR vewfinder to any other kind - have tried electronic viewfinders but just do not like them. Also, the familiarity of the Nikon interface is a big plus for me. Nevertheless, I am aware that lots of advanced photographers are moving to much smaller and lighter half-frame mirrorless cameras like the Sony NEX and Fujifilm X series. As the art of making sensors continues to develop, the quality gap between full-frame digital and half-frame digital is becoming smaller. Particularly for the Fujifilm X series, which I have tried, the sensor is truly impressive. One recent online review even reports that the high ISO images from Fujifilm half-frame are slightly better than full-frame D600! If true, quite remarkable. The D600 takes lovely photos. Today I went to a farmers' market in a neighoring town and shot baskets of fresh radishes, beets, squash; the images on my computer screen glowed with smooth bright color.I have not stopped shooting since it was delivered. But at the same time I can see it being perhaps my very last DSLR. The D600 with 24-85 kit lens weighs 3 lb 2 oz, even more when I mount one of my two other FX VR lenses, 16-35 and 105 macro. Things are changing in photography, and we are close to the point where one can get beautiful images without needing such a big heavy camera. Until then, D600 is highly recommended.

## Features

- 24.3MP full-frame CMOS sensor
- 39-point AF system (9 cross-type)
- ISO 100-6400 expandable up to 25,600
- 3.2 inch LCD with 921,000 dots
- Full 1080p HD video
- 5.5 frames per second continuous shooting
- 100% viewfinder coverage
- 2,016-pixel RGB TTL metering sensor
- Single-axis level in viewfinder, dual-axis level in live view
- 10.5MP DX-format crop mode
- Uncompressed video recording via HDMI
- Dual SD card slots

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0099XGZXA |
| Aperture modes | F3.5 |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | Unknown |
| Auto Focus Technology | Center, Continuous, Contrast Detection, Face Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Phase Detection, Selective single-point, Single, Tracking |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 39 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #225,902 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #341 in DSLR Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 14 Bit |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Built-In Media | Shoe Cap |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | Nikon F mount |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Nikon F mount devices |
| Compatible Mountings | Nikon F (FX) |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 5.5 FPS |
| Crop Mode | DX-format crop mode |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 387 Reviews |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 921000 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 921000 |
| Effective Still Resolution | 24.3 MP |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 50 |
| Exposure Control | Aperture priority (A), Manual, Program (P), Shutter-priority (S) |
| File Format | NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed or uncompressed, JPEG |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | UHS-I |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | C2 |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots |
| Flash Memory Video Speed Class | V30 or higher |
| Flash Modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Synch, Rear Curtain Synch, Flash compensation |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 sec |
| Focus Features | Multi-CAM 4800 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection |
| Focus Mode | Single-Servo AF (AF-S) |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Form Factor | Mid-size SLR |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00018208254880 |
| HDMI Type | Type C Mini HDMI |
| Hardware Interface | HDMI, USB |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Item Weight | 1.9 Pounds |
| JPEG Quality Level | Basic, Fine, Normal |
| Lens Construction | 7 elements in 5 groups |
| Manufacturer | Nikon |
| Maximum Aperture | 3.5 Millimeters |
| Maximum Focal Length | 85 Millimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 24.3 MP |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 Seconds |
| Memory Slots Available | 2 Secure Digital (SD) |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 2 TB |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Average, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 24 Millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
| Model Name | Nikon D600 |
| Model Number | 25488 |
| Model Series | D600 |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Night vision | No |
| Optical Zoom | 1 x |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 24.3 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | Full Frame (35mm) |
| Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
| Real Angle Of View | 39.6 Degrees |
| Recording Capacity | 66.67 Hours |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 3.2 Inches |
| Self Timer | 10 Seconds |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Shooting Modes | Scene |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | TFT-LCD with 921K pixels and with automatic brightness adjustment and manual monitor adjustments |
| Supported File Format | NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed or uncompressed, JPEG |
| Supported Image Format | NEF (RAW) 12 or 14 bit, JPEG, NEF (RAW)+JPEG |
| Total Still Resolution | 24.3 MP |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| Touch Screen Type | Capacitive |
| UPC | 018208254880 |
| Video Capture Format | AVC |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Resolution | FHD 1080p |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology | Yes |
| Write Speed | 5.5 MB/s or higher |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** Unknown
- **Compatible Mountings:** Nikon F (FX)
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 50
- **Image Stabilization:** No
- **Maximum Aperture:** 3.5 Millimeters
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 85 Millimeters
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Average, Spot
- **Optical Zoom:** 1 x
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed or uncompressed, JPEG

## Images

![Nikon D600 24.3 MP CMOS FX-Format Digital SLR Camera (OLD MODEL) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91-hCPz5MoL.jpg)
![Nikon D600 24.3 MP CMOS FX-Format Digital SLR Camera (OLD MODEL) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91K4t9w1fkL.jpg)
![Nikon D600 24.3 MP CMOS FX-Format Digital SLR Camera (OLD MODEL) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/914hOvJcuAL.jpg)
![Nikon D600 24.3 MP CMOS FX-Format Digital SLR Camera (OLD MODEL) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91KypOuC64L.jpg)
![Nikon D600 24.3 MP CMOS FX-Format Digital SLR Camera (OLD MODEL) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91ohbKev4BL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Would this be recommended for a beginner?**
A: If you're a beginner who wants to learn about photography, and/or aspire to become a pro photographer, this camera would take you all the way. Be ready to spend serious money for lenses, to use the camera to it's potential. It does have a "program" mode, so it can act as a point-and-shoot too.  It's kind of silly to buy it for that purpose, way overkill...if you're a beginner who just wants to take good photos, you might be better served with an all-in-one camera with a high quality zoom lens built in.  Lumix cameras have been very favorably reviewed, I bought this one for my Mom...she can't carry around her pro-level Canon camera gear around the world anymore: Panasonic DMC-FZ70K (http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-FZ70-Digital-Optical-Stabilized/dp/B00DY2Y28M).  She loves it, wishes this quality was available even a few years back.  Hope this helps!

**Q: Are there any d600 owners that did not experience the shutter/sensor issues?  What percentage of owners had this problem?**
A: Mine got worse with age.  What was a negligible problem at 2,000 clicks became a serious problem at 4,00 clicks.  A new shutter made it worse degrading seriously after 1000 shots.  I have been without the camera 5 weeks waiting for a supposedly different part number shutter to be installed.Update.  Nikon replaced the camera in April with a D610 body.  That camera seems fine.

**Q: Does the D600 body sold by Amazon come with the 1 year Nikon USA Warranty? It may be stated here, but I'm not finding/seeing it yet. Before I purchase, I would like to know...............?**
A: Most of the Amazon Marketplace vendors are not authorized Nikon USA dealers. Check the vendor against the Nikon site.  Nonvendors, however, sometimes sell Nikon USA cameras with warranties. Send the camera back if there is no yellow warranty slip.  The Nikon "recall" only applies to warranted cameras. Nikon has been installing an updated shutter since April 2014.  My experience says you'll likely need one if yours wasn't rebuilt after that date.

**Q: can you bundle 18-300 lense with the d600?**
A: 18-300 is a DX lens, so like Kevin Brown said, it will crop to around 10 MP instead of full resolution 24 MP.  Did you mean 28-300 lens?  The 28-300 is an FX lens and will me much better suited to this camera. Amazon has a kit with 28-300.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This Camera is Great!
*by G***S on March 11, 2013*

Despite all the negative remarks about this camera (not professional, oil and dust a on the light sensor, Nikon has dropped the ball), I bought this camera anyway. Why? 1. I have known many "professional" photographers over the last 45 years and many of them showed me photographs that were incredible AND, they were taken with simple point and shoot cameras. Thus, demonstrating it isn't always the camera, but what you can do with it that makes the difference. This camera is sharp, clear, and takes great photographs. As I progress through the learning curve of operating this camera to it's maximum ability, I have seen a big difference in my photos. I am enjoying the challenges this camera poses, and doing my best to get the full potential from myself. 2. I don't care about the oil and dust issues. Things get dirty. I have to wash my car, too. But, cleaning a light sensor is a lot easier and faster than washing the car. So, I bought a sensor cleaning kit. I haven't noticed any problems with the camera, yet. But, I'm ready to take care of business if the sensor shows signs of needing a good cleaning. I find the capability of this camera to be right up there with the best of all 35mm DSLRs. The focus is super fast, I have fast memory cards in place so, the images are stored at lightening speed, and vibrant color are outstanding. As I hinted at earlier, there is a bit of a learning curve that goes with owning one. Don't let this deter you from considering this camera. Buy a good book that is dedicated to this camera and you will be good to go in no time. And, of course, practice with actual photo taking. If you are in no hurry the slope of the learning curve just flattens out. Who would I recommend this camera to? Everyone!! Everyone who has a real interest in using DSLR, that is. Owning and using this camera has been a lot of fun. I always thought I took pretty good photographs (don't we all?) but, this camera has reminded me that I can be much better than I though I was. In oder to get the most from this camera I have to get the most from myself. I love the challenge. March 13, 2013 I wanted to add a few bits of information that I didn't include before. I have a limited budget so, I had to research exactly which lenses I would need the most for now. I finally decided to purchase two zoom lenses. 1. Wide angle zoom: AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm 1:4G ED VR I really love this lens. It has been called the sharpest lens, and in my opinion it is really sharp. Noted to have several types of distortion but, this distortion can be controlled with good handling and software processing. 2. Tele zoom: AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm 1:3.5 - 5.6 ED VR This lenses was highly recommended and I felt this would fit my budget. The lens is sharp, little to no distortion, and has been a very reliable lens. It is heavy but manageable. I can hand hold it alright but, I'm not as rock steady as I was years ago. On a tripod, this lens yields very clear images. The light sensor kit I bought (in case I need it) is made by Eclipse. I purchased a kit that contained a few #3 brushes, a couple o pads, and a small bottle of liquid sensor cleaner. The kit comes in a handy nylon, zippered bag which is easily carried in my backpack. As for the D600, I am going out photographing birds and flowers at this time, and I really like the results I'm getting. The detail of the flowers is incredible. The birds are harder to get but, the camera has come through with its great response. The 24mp sensor makes the difference when photographing the birds. I can't always get close enough to fill the view finder, but I can crop these photos and still have clear and crisp image. ***UPDATE 3/31/2013 I did notice something on my image sensor the other day. So, I took the camera outside and took pictures of a clear sky under the same conditions recommended to search for oil splotches and dust. And, I found them showing up. No problem. I had already purchased the Eclipse cleaning system and, spent 10 minutes cleaning the sensor in the recommended fashion. After testing I found my cleaning had removed the splotches and dust. Thus, I am still happy with my D600 purchase, it still takes incredible pictures, and I have no fear of oil or dust while I travel. Cleaning is simple and quick. I know Nikon should have resolved this issue long ago. However, they didn't! But, I don't really care. I believe we all should learn to do basic things to take care of minor problems like this ourselves. I won't lose a moment of picture taking, nor will I have to search for someone to clean my camera for me. And, I'm glad I made this purchase.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Comparison with D800E. Comparison with D3200. Comparison with Fuji X.
*by D***Y on September 22, 2012*

Three notes; comparison with D800E, with D3200, and with mirrorless half frame such as Fujifilm: 1. So how does the D600 compare with D800E? Two months ago I was able to try out a D800E and saved many shots at various ISO. When I received my D600 this week I was able to compare directly, closely duplicating the previous scenes, with the same lens (105mm VR). High ISO noise reduction was OFF for all shots. Results: At ISO 6400, the D800 image is distinctly less noisey, and also punchier, with better color contrast and clarity. Comparing at ISO 100 and then again on a third scene at ISO 800 there is very little difference between 800/600 except of course in pixel density. At ISO 1600, the noise is comparable but D800 is beginning to give noticeably nicer contrast. Also the D600 produces an odd texture on greens. So, D800 is a higher performance sensor at very high ISO - as one should certainly expect for the price. Under more typical conditions, there is little difference. As for resolution, I think most photographers know by now the difference between 24MP and 36MP is not going to be realized in handheld photography anyway. For the ultimate in low noise and image contrast at high ISO, D800 is slightly but definitely superior to D600. But it should be; for the difference in price you can buy a nice lawn tractor. Comparing the D600 with itself at various ISO, if one looks closely there is a bit of noise beginning above ISO 400. Please note that all my comparisons were JPEG's; I don't yet have software for raw D600 files. The D600 appears to be based on the D7000 half frame, so all the focus sensor points are clustered towards the center, but I did not find this to be a problem. On the convenience side, the D600 has almost all the options of D800, including Autofocus Fine Tune, while being noticeably lighter and smaller. Both D600 and D800 have the MyMenu feature; Instead of plowing through the endless complex of menus to make any change, I can set up my own custom menu with up to 20 items selected from all the standard menus and leaving off things I use rarely, if ever. Note: D600 should be used with VR lenses or you have no hope to get 24MP out of it at ordinary shutter speeds. 2. Five stars for the D600 as a sweet spot in the Nikon line for those of us with a drawer full of FX lenses. However, the photo market has changed significantly in the four years since the D700 came out and the rational photographer should consider the alternatives. A few years ago full frame digital, if you could afford it, was head and shoulders above anything else. This is no longer quite so true. I was able to try out a D3200 recently, Nikon's newest entry level half-frame DSLR. This was a quick test, but enough to see this is the real bargain - at 1/4 the price of D600, 1/6 the price of D800E, amazingly good DX sensor, photos at lower ISO quite striking, and about half the weight. Entry level DSLR is a very competitive market and Nikon tries harder to offer value there than for the lower sales volume full frame. Even advanced photographers shouldn't turn up their noses at D3200; unless you're firmly committed to full frame or need the dedicated buttonss, D3200 is a steal. Yes, D800E is state of the art and D600 is close - but neither of these could be said to be five times better than D3200. 3. The second big development in recent years is the advent of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. I still strongly prefer a DSLR vewfinder to any other kind - have tried electronic viewfinders but just do not like them. Also, the familiarity of the Nikon interface is a big plus for me. Nevertheless, I am aware that lots of advanced photographers are moving to much smaller and lighter half-frame mirrorless cameras like the Sony NEX and Fujifilm X series. As the art of making sensors continues to develop, the quality gap between full-frame digital and half-frame digital is becoming smaller. Particularly for the Fujifilm X series, which I have tried, the sensor is truly impressive. One recent online review even reports that the high ISO images from Fujifilm half-frame are slightly better than full-frame D600! If true, quite remarkable. The D600 takes lovely photos. Today I went to a farmers' market in a neighoring town and shot baskets of fresh radishes, beets, squash; the images on my computer screen glowed with smooth bright color.I have not stopped shooting since it was delivered. But at the same time I can see it being perhaps my very last DSLR. The D600 with 24-85 kit lens weighs 3 lb 2 oz, even more when I mount one of my two other FX VR lenses, 16-35 and 105 macro. Things are changing in photography, and we are close to the point where one can get beautiful images without needing such a big heavy camera. Until then, D600 is highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing camera, some drawbacks
*by B***A on September 2, 2013*

There are already quite a few reviews on this camera, but I'll go ahead and add my own spin on it. First of all, the technical image quality that you can get from this camera is amazing, period. But that goes without saying--it's a FX Nikon, of course it's amazing. That being said, I personally bought this camera and returned it, and went for the Canon 6D. A good part of this decision is due to the fact that I am more invested in the Canon system, but I do own both. If there were no other significant drawbacks to the D600, I would have kept it, as it is a superior camera spec-wise; usability wise however, is a different story. I'll start with the bad, in order of how much it bugs me (a lot to a little): 1) The user interface is clunky. It doesn't make sense, unlike the D7000/7100. Buttons buttons positioned on the left side of the screen are neither related, nor do they follow any sort of discernible pattern. It requires memory, which is fine if this is the only camera you shoot, ever. But not even amateurs like myself shoot more than one camera. I cannot be pressed to be farting around with a control scheme that doesn't make sense. Other than the button layout, the ISO control is wonky, the AF control is wonky, and the two stacked mode dials is...well, I'm not a fan. 2) NO APERTURE CONTROL IN LIVE VIEW?!?!?!? Not much of a problem for stills, but I do shoot with LV on tripod for landscapes often, so this really bugs me. Typically I have a lot of time when shooting landscapes, so it's not too big a deal, but cmon Nikon.... If you plan to use this camera for video, FORGET IT--pay $1000 for the D800... Why Nikon hasn't moved their system towards a hybrid mechanical/electronic aperture control is beyond me--it's 2013! Your mechanical AF control is what made you lose market share to Canon in the first place...learn from your mistakes! 3) ISO Performance could be better. This is very important to me, as I shoot a lot of indoors and try my best to avoid flash if I can (flash is very difficult to use correctly, and therefore takes me too long to compose shots; also it's very distracting and annoying to my subjects). If you're coming from a crop sensor, yes, the ISO performance is amazing, but compared to other FX camera bodies (D700, 5D3, 6D, A99), it falls short. For the 'armchair' photographers, yes, dxo says this body has 'the best' ISO performance (and I love DXO--very useful website), but sorry, that's just blatantly wrong--go look at ANY site online with comparison pics. The D600 does have 24 MP, this I'm sure this is part of it (smaller pixel pitch), but on JPEG w/NR on ("best" ISO performance), I can't bring myself to shoot at ISO 6400--on my 6D, I can and do shoot at ISO 12,800 under the same conditions without batting an eyebrow. Put the D600 on RAW, and it's all downhill from there. 4) AF Performance could be better. It's NOT BAD, don't get me wrong, but it's not good either. I would have expected better with 39x9 AF system, but with all the points are crammed in the center, making it absolutely no different than the 6D, which has an 11x1 AF system. The bonus with the 6D is that the center point is -3EV sensitive. I would have expected to feel a discernible difference between the AF systems of the two cameras, but I cannot (though, it should be said, that AF nowdays is equally contingent on the lens, where Canon tends to be superior). In a nutshell, it's good, but it really doesn't feel any better than 'the crummy 6D'. 5) Grip is tiny. I don't mind at all, as I have small-medium hands, but I can see this bugging people with larger hands. The 6D is a smaller body overall, but has a bigger grip....what? 6) Green screen problem. Why has this not been fixed yet? Since it doesn't actually affect the picture (at least as far as I can noticeably tell, green is quite forgiving, so it's arguable), it's not a big deal for me, but it's just one of those things that bugs you. That said, it's very funny to crack jokes about...so it's a plus in a way... 7) Oil sensor problem. I DIDN'T EXPERIENCE THIS, but if I did, it would bug me...a little. It's very easy to clean yourself in less than a minute (if you're seriously sending your body to Nikon just to have them clean your sensor....smh), but again, an issue that the end-user really shouldn't have to deal with. The good: 1) Amazing image quality. I've been really smashing this camera in the above, but seriously, for 98% of your shots, it's an amazing, state-of-the-art imaging MACHINE. The D600 does not disappoint in the image quality department. 2) Better than the D800 IMO, and it's $1000 cheaper! Better ISO performance, quicker operation, faster FPS (also important to me), smaller and lighter, and it uses the exact same image processor. Only difference is the megapixel count (24 versus 36), but anyone who knows anything about photography (and perhaps a little about science and engineering), knows that increased sensor resolution is pointless if the lens confusion cannot resolve at that resolution. Only a small handful of primes can resolve at 20 megapixels on FF, and that's stopped down optimally, using perfect technique (which rarely ever happens--admit it <:p). 36 megapixels? You're just losing ISO performance with a smaller pixel pitch, and resolving detail that doesn't exist. The day consumer-level lenses begin to resolve at 30 megapixels at reasonable apertures, I'll consider again whether or not 36 megapixels is worth it. But this will require some significant, cutting edge research breakthrough in the field of optics (or someone decides to start manufacturing lenses out of diamonds). Maybe it'll happen, but until then, 36 megapixels is silly. 3) Good FPS (5.5)--awesome for a cheap-ish FX body! 4) 2 SD card slots. Awesome! I know there's this remaining legacy with CF cards, but SD technology has more or less caught up at this point. I think it's quite weird to have a CF slot and SD slot...and even worse when there's only one (*cough*--6D). Redundancy is important, you don't want to be that guy that loses all his/her pictures with no backup. 5) Built in flash. Okay, so it's not THAT useful, but there are times when you need it, particularly in flash biasing (fill flash). An external flash is superior of course, but I don't carry one if I can avoid it, and even if I have it, I usually can't be pressed to take it out for just a single shot where a fill flash is helpful. Also, it can be used to trigger an external flash if you don't have a trigger on you, which is also useful. I really miss this in the Canon FF system. Just my two cents, you may not agree with everything, and that is respectable of course! Take it for what it is, make yourself a better photog, and happy shooting!

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