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Made to fuel passion for photography in any situation, the intelligent D600 is fast, responsive, reliable and has the flexibility to respond quickly to unexpected shooting opportunities. This innovative, compact, 24.3-megapixel D-SLR is the smallest and lightest full-frame FX format Nikon has ever crafted. With features like 5.5fps shooting at full-resolution, 100% viewfinder coverage, customisable 39-point AF system and Full HD video capture with an option to record uncompressed footage via HDMI, your creative potential will be immeasurable. High-end photography is accessible with the D600 and should be enjoyed by everyone, not just the professionals.
Take your Photography to Another Level
The new Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor (35.9 x 24.0mm) with 24.3 Megapixels delivers outstanding image quality at a wide sensitivity range from ISO 100 to 6400 (expandable to ISO 50 to 25600 equivalent) utilising large pixel pitch. You can enjoy beautiful bokeh effects that only the FX format with its large image plane can offer. The 14-bit A/D conversion and excellent signal-to-noise ratio generate images with rich tonal gradation and reduced noise. Combined with its high resolution, this achieves high-quality images that can be enlarged or cropped so you can display your work of art just as you would like. To draw out the full potential of this outstanding camera, attach one of the latest NIKKOR lenses and it will become clear just how far the D600 can take you.
Faster, Intelligent Image Processing
Realising superior high-speed processing performance the D600 uses the same EXPEED 3 engine utilised by top-end models like the D4 and D800. The EXPEED 3 image-processor makes light work of data-rich tasks such as Active D-Lighting, high ISO noise reduction, and continuous shooting without sacrificing speed or quality, resulting in truly extraordinary images.
Speed and Accuracy for Fleeting Moments
The D600 delivers remarkable AF performance using a Multi-CAM 4800, 39 point autofocus sensor module. 39 tightly packed, strategically placed AF points work like a net to find your subject and lock it into sharp focus. The nine cross-type sensors in the centre provide further accuracy even when light and contrast are scarce. If the maximum effective aperture of your super-telephoto lens gets as slow as f/8 when attaching a 2.0x teleconverter, you can still count on the D600’s AF performance with seven active AF points. This stress-free, precise focusing system is great for shooting at sports events or capturing the perfect wildlife shot. Regardless of your photographic passion, the D600 has AF-area modes optimised to suit your subject matter. For moving subjects try the powerful Dynamic-area AF or the intelligent 3D-tracking feature, and for stationary subjects the single-point AF is perfect for landscapes. Alternatively choose the D600’s Auto-area AF which will automatically detect the main subject for you and which, when combined with the Scene Recognition System utilising the 2,016-pixel RGB metering sensor, further improves accuracy resulting in superior shots you’ll want to show off.
Capture the Moment - Fast
Making the dynamic-area AF even more effective, high-speed continuous shooting can be achieved at approximately 5.5 fps[1] in both FX and DX formats for up to 100 shots[2]. A redesign of the shutter-release button which is strategically surrounded by the power switch means your finger is ready and poised for action as soon as the camera is switched on. And with the camera being ready in as little as 0.13 s[1], and release time lag being minimised to approximately 0.052 s[1], close to that of the Nikon D4, you can capture unexpected photo opportunities in an instant.
Operational Comfort
Thanks to the redesign and reassessment of many camera components the D600 is compact, lightweight (weighing only 760g without battery) and boasts superior agility. Its highly robust and durable body, made in part from magnesium alloy, is effectively sealed to attain superior dust-prevention and weather-resistant performance equivalent to that of the D800 series. With a slightly deeper and longer front groove and rubber thumb rest this compact design still manages to accommodate a wide-range of hand sizes for maximum grip. Furthermore, the flattened power switch and adjusted angle of the shutter-release button both contribute to making finger movements more natural and strain-free after prolonged use.
Double SD Card Slots
When shooting large image files, recording speed and card capacity matter. The D600 comes equipped with double SD card slots that are compatible with the latest UHS-I compliant cards for faster data transfer. The camera also supports SDXC, the SD cards’ large-capacity standard, to ensure stress-free and productive shooting. Having two SD cards available simultaneously offers a number of advantages, including backup recording, RAW/JPEG separate recording and more.
Accuracy for Both View and Vision
A precise understanding of every element in the frame can be crucial to your compositional intentions, especially when shooting landscapes. The D600 is equipped with a newly developed glass prism optical viewfinder that gives you approximately 100% frame coverage and 0.7x magnification[3]. Enjoy a bright and clear view thanks to the large FX-format sensor, plus a focusing screen that is designed to make sharp focus fast and intuitive in both autofocus and manual. For crisp image playback the large, wide-viewing angle, 8-cm (3.2-in.), 921k-dot HD LCD monitor with an anti-reflective design comes with an automatic brightness control allowing easy image confirmation in both bright and dimly lit places.
Broadcast Quality Video at your Fingertips
Based on the same technology as the acclaimed Nikon D800, the D600’s Multi-area D-Movie function offers all the flexibility required for photographers who want to shoot video. Both FX- and DX- format video recording is possible in Full HD (1080p) at 24, 25 or 30fps with a maximum recording time of almost 30 minutes. And a wide variety of movie applications such as Live view operation and Time-lapse photography combine to ensure large format movie shooting at its best.
Perfect Images with Ease
A variety of practical and innovative in-camera tools help to make the most of every shooting opportunity and ensure your pictures are captured to perfection. HDR (High Dynamic Range) controls overexposure and underexposure to render a well-balanced, natural image with little noise and with an extensive range of tones. When facing extremely high-contrast lighting beyond the camera’s dynamic range, Nikon’s exclusive Active D-Lighting helps you maintain details in the highlights without losing them in the shadows. And if you want to take shots at certain times of the day or night the Time-lapse shooting function enables the shutter to be triggered at preset intervals. Time-lapse shooting saves images as movie files that allow slow action to be viewed in fast playback, with playback rates from 24 to 36,000 times faster than normal.
Optional Wireless Capabilities
Finally; the amazing Nikon D600 can be enhanced still further. By attaching the optional WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter to the camera’s USB connector you can transfer images directly to any smartphone or tablet, and control the camera remotely via the smart device. A great way to easily share high-quality images, preview shots on a larger screen, or experiment with full-frame self-portraits.
[1] Based on CIPA Guidelines. [2] JPEG, excluding fine/Large in FX format (max. 57 shots). [3] 50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1.Box Contains
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There is no sign of the much mentioned colour shift on the cameras rear display and the auto ajusting semsor on the same works efficiently and accurately. There appears to be no issues with left focus or multi-flash ussage with my three Nikon flashguns as has been mentioned as being an issue on the D800.
The focusing area is smaller than I would of liked but not a deal breaker and easily worked around. The system in my limited testing so far has proved itself to be quite efficient except when I tried to focus on a half leaf covered all white metal plate with evenly spaced holes all over its surface. This is the only thing that I have found can give the AF a problen thus far. I have found that the AF is happier when the camera is used in landscape mode as apposed to portrait mode which I would gues is somthing to do with the number of cross type sensors available for portrait/landscape mode. Again this is fairly easy to work around.
I have experemented with high ISO settings and managed to take a few very pleasing images of my son's warderobe with a considerable amount of clear detail and surprisingly little noise, even though I could only make it out as a dark shape the other side of his room. This was at ISO 25000 which is a whole lot higer than I would usually use.
The only possible negative point I have discovered so far is with the flash. Whether using the inbuilt unit or an external flash the colours are unaturally warm and saturated. On certain subjects the effect is actually very pleasing but for the main I find it best to use the inbuilt options to tone the colour and warmth down a little. Again not a major issue and some may even concider it an advantage depending on the type of images you take.
All in all, I am very impressed with this camera and would highly reccomend it to both enthusiasts and professionals alike.
One final point is that Amazon as usual delivered the goods in a timely fashion and well packaged to avoid damage in transit.
First impressions were good, this camera is not as sturdy or solid in the hand when compared to the D300, but for my use it feels robust enough. The handgrips are slightly thinner and less grippy than those on the D300 and it certainly feels more like the amateur camera Nikon say it is than the professional level D300, D300s or the D700. My fourth finger on my right hand only half fits onto the grip, so I can see I will want the optional MB-D14 battery grip to make the camera more comfortable to hold if I use it for an all day shoot.
I've spent 5 years learning about depth of field, shutter speed and ISO on the DX line of cameras, and the FX camera doesn't feel as different as I thought it might. The main differences I have noticed so far compared to the D300 are the lack of grainy noise at ISOs above 800 and the exposure and white balance are more accurate. The pictures just look better straight from the camera than the exact same images shot on DX. I have only tried RAW files so far, but the output at ISO 6400 on the D600 is around the same as ISO 1600 on the D300 as far as noise goes.
Many of the controls are slightly different on the D600 as there are less buttons than on the D300 style bodies. The main controls I've noticed/missed are the button for selecting focus points (multi or single point focus) and the quality/iso/white balance buttons. The lack of dedicated button means you have to press another button and then turn one of the control dials by the shutter release. Once you've done this a few times it becomes intuitive and no slower to use than on the older camera. Many people have criticized the smaller spread of the focus points, but I haven't found this to be a big problem.
The other differences between these two cameras are more subtle. There is a brighter, more colourful look to the images shot on the D600, no doubt in part due to the increased tonal range from the sensor and in the Expeed 3 processing engine. The subject 'pops out' far more in the images on full frame, both because of the colours and also the reduced depth of field. Although the background blur and bokeh are not as dramatically different as I thought they may be, the effect does enhance the photos noticeably.
So, was it worth the investment? The D600 at the time of writing is almost £1000 more than a used D300 in excellent condition. I could only afford it because I had spent some time building up a collection of DX lenses which I have now sold. It feels like I am starting again now, as there will no doubt be some FX glass that I end up wanting (eg a super wide angle lens) - but the main reason for going to FX has been to reduce the weight of my camera kit. The difference in low light performance of the FX cameras means that f2.8 lenses can be substituted with f4 lenses and the weight of kit overall will be reduced. A couple of primes can be bought cheaply to take care of portrait work and very low light situations, and a 24-120 f4 for everything else.
I am pleased that I finally took the plunge and bought into full frame photography. The D800 is another step up and would mean an upgrade to my computer to handle the file size so that was out of the question. The D600 is perfectly placed for the very top of the range in amateur photography and I am delighted with my purchase.
Let me start by saying that I am a converted Canon user of old and came from a 5D mk2 with some nice L glass to go with it. I sold off the Canon stuff and picked up a D7000 with a couple of DX lenses and was blown away with the image quality that this crop sensor could produce. For me personally, I realised that Nikon bodies were beating Canon stuff and so I started building my collection of Nikon glass.
At the start of this year I was lucky enough to be able to purchase a Nikon D4 and this of course has really set the bench mark as far as DSLR's go. When the D600 was announced I was excited as the crop sensor of the D7000 was becoming an irritation when using it as a second or backup to my D4 as I had to take into account the crop factor with my FX glass, and so the D600 seemed to offer the best package for my needs (the D800 was overkill for me at 36mp).
I've only had the D600 for a coupe of days now but it has far exceeded my expectations. The body is small, certainly compared with the D4, but it is chunkier and feels much more solid in the hands than the D7000. It certainly feels a little heavier than the D7k which I like as it seems to balance better with heavy glass on the front. The build quality is good, and whilst it does have some plastic parts it does not feel cheap or delicate.
Positives:
- High ISO performance is outstanding. DxO rate this camera as having the third best sensor in the world, after the D800e and D800. Not bad for a sub £2k camera.
- Handling and ergonomics are very nice indeed (for my hands anyway). I have configured the AE/L AF/L button to be 'AF-ON' and it sits nicely under my thumb. The grip fits my hands well and has enough size to allow my fingers to wrap round securely. Certainly more so than the D7000, but clearly not as much as the D4.
- Image quality is exceptional. The 24mp files are big and really pull out tonnes of fine detail, also allowing room for croppiing. The IQ as far as detail slightly trumps the D4 I would say. But of course the D4 is a different beast altogether :-).
- So far I have not had to apply any AF fine tuning with any of my lenses. Interestingly I did have to tweak a couple of lenses on my D4.
- The AF system is excellent. I have heard people say it is the same AF module lifted from the D7k but I have also read that Nikon have tweaked it somewhat. I thnk it shows as it seems snappier and slightly more accurate than the D7k.
Negatives:
- The plasticy feel of some parts of the camera is a little cheap perhaps, but not offensive. The battery door feels a bit flimsy and doesn't seem to sit completely flush against the bottom of the camera for example. But, I think I am a bit spoilt with the D4 which feels like a tank, so anything else feels a little less solid now.
Thats about my only real minor niggle, but apart from that I can't fault this camera at all. Its really superb and I think represents an excellent option for those looking to get into FF photography, but also those looking for a smaller lighter FF backup or second body.
Personally I think Nikon have done it again and are really leading the way now with DSLR cameras. Canon have their work cut out over the next few years thats for sure. Especially after their recent 6D launch! Oh dear.
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