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Nikon D600

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Pros

  • Good IQ
  • large OVF and useful AF
  • remains an incredible bargain and capable multi-capable tool

Cons

  • D600 having as rough a time as China
  • slightly pared down from its original design following an
  • had some cameras whose shutter mechanism was faulty

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • Full frame
  • 35.9x24 mm
  • 24 Mpx
  • 6016, 4016 px
  • Nikon F
  • 3.5
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Selective, Single Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Nikon D600 - Pros & Cons

Nikon D600

Pros

  • Good IQ
  • large OVF and useful AF
  • remains an incredible bargain and capable multi-capable tool
  • solid and well-built
  • simple and purposeful designs
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • the zoom ratio race is alive and well
  • Video performance is about as good as you can expect from the hardware
  • P600's lens is also respectably fast
  • Macro performance is excellent
  • P600 is priced competitively at S$749

Cons

  • D600 having as rough a time as China
  • slightly pared down from its original design following an
  • had some cameras whose shutter mechanism was faulty
  • technician is stuck in some poorly lit building
  • UI did Nikon install in this camera
  • your images will suffer when taken in daylight or under fluorescent light
  • image quality suffers immensely at full telephoto
  • too slow to be used to track a moving subject
  • image quality suffers in low light
  • there's not much lever force at the end of the lens
  • a little too slow for fast-moving ones

Nikon D600 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
25600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
24 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
6016 x 4016 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon D600 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatFull frame
Sensor size1.41 in
Sensor photo detectors25.0 Mpx
Effective pixels24.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h3:2
Max resolution6016 x 4016 px
Other resolutions
  • 4512x3008
  • 3936x2624
  • 3008x2008
  • 3008x1688
  • 2944x1968
ProcessorExpeed 3
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Optics and focus
Lens mountNikon F
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Magnification (Crop factor)1.0 x
Maximum aperture3.5
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast autofocusyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Focal length multiplier1x
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Selective
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) points selection
  • Auto
  • Manual
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Number of focus points39
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)39
Image stabiliserLens based only
Filter diameter2.83 in
Phase detection autofocusyes
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Program
  • Scene
  • Shutter priority
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Number of exposures2
Exposure compensation plus5
Exposure compensation minus-5
Expousure compensation steps
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
  • 2/3
  • 1
Auto exposure lockyes
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
  • 2/3
  • 1
  • 2
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Histogramyes
AE frames
  • 2
  • 3
WB Bracketing
Yes
Subject / scene modesyes
Flash sync speed1/200s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range12
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flash connectionHot shoe
Flash metering systemi-TTL
External flashyes
Continuous drive5.5 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Children
  • Close-up
  • Cuisine
  • Dawn
  • Dusk
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Party
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Average
  • Spot
3D supportyes
Manual settingsyes
Speed (JPEG)5.5 fps
Speed (RAW)5.5 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 3.0±EV
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemStereo
Supported audio file formatsLPCM
Noise reductionno
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Dimensions
Weight19.93 oz
Width4.92 in
Height3.35 in
Depth4.19 in
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Power
Power source type
  • AC
  • Battery
Battery life (CIPA)330
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery level indicatoryes
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
On/off switchyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSyes
Orientation sensoryes
Calendaryes
Energy Star certifiedno
Languages support
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
Tripod mounting supportedyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
Image editing modesRotating
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Image
ISO
  • 50
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 25600
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum50
ISO maximum25600
Boosted ISO minimum50
Boosted ISO maximum25600
Maximum image resolution6016 x 4000 px
White balance presets12
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
  • Sunny
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatRAW
HDRyes
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots921000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder magnification0.7 x
Diopter adjustment (D-D)3 - 1
Eye relief0.81 in
Separate info displayyes
Second displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Highlights
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1280 x 720
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeSLR
Body materialAluminum-magnesium
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Internal storage56.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Maximum memory card size32.0 GB
Dual memory card slotsyes
Memory slots2
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
mini type Cyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB version2.0
Headphone portyes
Microphone portyes
WirelessOptional
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Firewireno

Nikon D600 - Q&A (14)

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    donn
    over 2 years ago
    Is nikon d600 a full frame camera?
    arlie.labadie
    about 2 years ago
    The D600 is a full-frame DSLR aimed at enthusiasts, with a price to match. At a body only price of $2099/£1955, the 24MP D600 is significantly cheaper than its big brother the D800, and on a par with Canon's recently announced 21MP full-frame EOS 6D.
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    leonardo_dv
    over 2 years ago
    Is nikon d600 still good?
    coy
    about 2 years ago
    The Nikon D600 is Nikon's best digital camera ever, at any price. The D600 has better image quality than any of Nikon's professional cameras like the $6,000 D4, and the D600 is the smallest and lightest full-frame digital camera ever from Nikon. The D600 has the best ergonomics and handling of any Nikon DSLR.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    berry.corkery
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d600 mirrorless?
    von_reynolds
    about 2 years ago
    Yes
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    catherine_auer
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d600 weather sealed?
    thalia.glover
    about 2 years ago
    The D600 is weather-sealed to the same degree as professional cameras like the D800, you don't need to worry about using it in all but the most extreme weather conditions.
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    jovita_wehner
    over 2 years ago
    What mount is nikon d600?
    cristen
    about 2 years ago
    Nikon D600 has a Nikon F lens mount and currently there are 316 native lenses available for this mount.
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  • 0
    Votes
    yolando
    over 2 years ago
    What mount does nikon d600 have?
    andera
    about 2 years ago
    Nikon F lens mount - Nikon D600 has a Nikon F lens mount and currently there are 316 native lenses available for this mount.
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  • 0
    Votes
    hien
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d600 have bluetooth?
    basil
    about 2 years ago
    no
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  • 0
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    kandice.mann
    about 2 years ago
    How much is nikon d600?
    sheree.leuschke
    about 2 years ago
    $449.00 on amazon
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  • 0
    Votes
    jc
    over 2 years ago
    Does nikon d600 have an f mount?
    angelo
    about 2 years ago
    Nikon D600 has a Nikon F lens mount and currently there are 316 native lenses available for this mount. Nikon D600 doesn't have a sensor based image stabilization system but 71 of these lenses already comes with optical image stabilization.
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  • 0
    Votes
    robby_pagac
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d600 full frame?
    Productz
    about 2 years ago
    Yes. Nikon D600 is a Full Frame camera with 35.9 x 24.0 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format).
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    arlie.labadie
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d600 fx or dx?
    ernie
    about 2 years ago
    Fx
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  • 0
    Votes
    terrence
    over 2 years ago
    Does nikon d600 have a flash?
    ira
    about 2 years ago
    Sometimes, no amount of fiddling with aperture, shutter speed, and ISO produces a bright-enough exposure — in which case, you simply have to add more light. The built-in flash on your camera offers the most convenient solution, but you can also attach an external flash to the camera's hot shoe, labeled in Figure 7-29.
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  • 0
    Votes
    dominick_jones
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d600 a professional camera?
    jody
    about 2 years ago
    Yes
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    winifred.heidenreich
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d600 have wifi?
    rivka
    about 2 years ago
    Wireless control of the D600 is available for iOS or Android-based smart phones or tablets once the Nikon Wireless app has been downloaded.
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Nikon D600 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (49)

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Nikon D600 Review: Nikon D600
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Published: 28.12.2012
Review: Nikon D600

The Nikon D600 was the first full frame DSLR aimed squarely at the enthusiast market, though it was admittedly quickly followed by the Canon 6D. It packs a large sensor into a compact body and comes in at a considerably cheaper price than previous full frame cameras. But is the D600 the right first…

Nikon D600 Nikon D600
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Published: 04.10.2012
Nikon D600
4.5

The Nikon D600 is a new 24.3MP full-frame DSLR aimed at serious enthusiasts that retails for under £2,000.

Nikon D600 Nikon Coolpix P600 review | Digital Trends
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Published: 29.05.2014
Nikon Coolpix P600 review | Digital Trends

The Nikon Coolpix P600 offers an impressive 60x optical zoom lens that covers wide-angle and telephoto. But there are issues like a poor EVF and autofocusing that keep it from an all-around great camera.

Nikon D600 Nikon Coolpix P600 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 04.04.2014
Nikon Coolpix P600 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Nikon Coolpix P600 is a new super-zoom bridge camera with an incredible 60x zoom lens. The Nikon P600 also has a back illuminated 16 megapixel CMOS sensor, 3-inch 921K-dot vari-angle LCD screen, full 1080p high-definition movies with stereo sound, built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, an electronic viewfinder and 7fps burst shooting. Read our Nikon Coolpix P600 review to find out just what a 60x zoom lens is capable of...

Nikon D600 Nikon D600 Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 13.11.2012
Nikon D600 Review | Camera Decision
3.7

Nikon D600 is a 24.0MP Advanced DSLR camera with a Full frame sized CMOS sensor and Nikon F mount. Read our D600 review to find its pros and cons.

Nikon D600 Review: Nikon D600 - The Phoblographer
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Published: 31.10.2012
Review: Nikon D600 - The Phoblographer

When I was presented with the Nikon D600 ,I had my doubts. I thought it might be low end and flimsy full frame DSLR. I wondered 'what was Nikon thinking?' It was much better than I thought however. With its 24 megapixel sensor, putting out the images it does, this middle of the road DSLR, turned out to be interesting. The D600 came to us and caused a bit of controversy. Being a, somewhat, economical full frame camera,it is lacking some features especially compared to the Nikon D700 and D800 . There is some refinement to it though. The Nikon D600 does have character. After much use, the camera surprised me. The Nikon D600 is not the most sophisticated camera in the world but it does work very well.

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Nikon D600 versus D700

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Published: 23.11.2012
Nikon D600
4.5

An entry-level 'full frame' DSLR that provides 24.3-megapixel resolution and offers the option to add a Wi-Fi adapter, GPS module, stereo microphone and remote controller.

Nikon D600 Nikon COOLPIX P600 review - Cameralabs
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Published: 21.05.2014
Nikon COOLPIX P600 review - Cameralabs
4.0

Looking for a Nikon P600 review? Find out if the massive 60x range makes the COOLPIX P600 the best superzoom!

Nikon D600 Nikon D600 review | Cameralabs
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Published: 08.11.2012
Nikon D600 review | Cameralabs

Nikon D600 Nikon D600 Digital SLR Photo and Video Camera Review
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Review of the Nikon D600 Digital SLR Photo and Video Camera

Nikon D600 Nikon D600 & D610 Camera Review | DSLRBodies | Thom Hogan
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Review of the Nikon D600 and D610 camera by Thom Hogan

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Nikon D600 versus D7000

Nikon D600 Nikon D600 Review
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Published: 18.12.2012
Nikon D600 Review
4.0

There appears to be a move towards increasing the number of camera models with full frame (ie 24x36mm) sensors. Sony, for one, has even released a fixed mirror DSLR model with a full frame sensor. Going back to the film camera days companies just couldn’t leave 35mm alone: Kodak stupidly tried the disk camera taking

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