
More like the D7000 than the D800, the Nikon D600 is tuned more for the consumer shooter, yet it still offers most of the controls a more serious photographer would want, right out front. It doesn't have to be complicated to enjoy the fruits of a full-frame digital SLR. That's the kind of camera it is, and why Nikon made it the way they did. The main reason I show and talk about all these images is I liked how the Nikon D600 let me think about my composition and not the camera. Unlike the company's consumer SLRs, the Nikon D600 still includes support for legacy lenses, with both a screw drive to handle old, body-driven AF lenses and the Meter coupling lever for reading the aperture settings of even older lenses. Down beneath the lens release button is the Focus mode selector, with an AF-mode button in the center. The upper right corner has an infrared port, holes for the microphone, and the flash release button. The shiny lens to the right of the shutter button houses the AF-assist lamp. The inclusion of the Sub-command dial on the front indicates this is a prosumer camera. By default a Depth-of-field preview button, this latter button can also be programmed to serve other functions. Anyone who knows the D7000 will recognize the control layout, particularly the position of the two function buttons, one just right of the grip, the other lower-left of the lens mount (on the pro cameras, these two buttons are inline with one another between the grip and lens mount). The Nikon D600 still seems tall, probably due to that big, bright pentaprism behind the Nikon logo. Compare that to 5.7 x 4.8 x 3.2 inches and 31.7 ounces (900g) for the D800, and you can see the Nikon D600 is a bit shorter and about five ounces (140g) lighter. Measurements are 5.6 x 4.4 x 3.2 inches, and weight is 26.8 ounces (760g) without lens or battery. The Nikon D600 is noticeably smaller than a D800, and weighs less as well. Think of the Nikon D600 as a D7000 with a full-frame sensor. But it's important to remember the Nikon D600 was designed to be a little more consumer friendly, leaving off a few features here and there, and including things like Scene modes. If you've been eyeing the D800, much of the D600's specs will seem less-than. Imaging Resource ratingīy Shawn Barnett, Andrew Alexander, Mike Tomkins and Zig Weidelich A kit including AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR lens was priced at US$2,700, a premium of US$600 over the body-only price. The Nikon D600 shipped in the US market from September 18, priced at about US$2,100 body-only.

Consĭust and oil spatter problem Moire problem with certain subjects Slower X-sync speed Slow AF in Live view mode Aliasing in videos. Great controls for amateur or pro Good grip and heft Impressive low-light performance Very good dynamic range Excellent battery life Built-in lens correction. With an interface more like the D7000 than the D300, the D600 is tuned for the enthusiast photographer. Getting closer to the mainstream 35mm SLR, Nikon's D600 carries a lower price than any full-frame predecessor, and delivers the high image quality you'd expect from a Nikon full-frame camera.
