Nikon D600 Explained

Model:Nikon D600
Kind:Digital single-lens reflex
Sensor Type:CMOS
Sensor Size:35.9 x 24 mm Full Frame FX format, 5.95 μm pixel size
Res:6016 × 4016
(24.3 megapixels)
Lens Mount:Nikon F-mount
Recording Medium:Dual SD, SDHC, SDXC. Also UHS-I and Eye-Fi (WLAN)
Shutter:Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Shutterrange:1/4000 to 30 sec, bulb, X-sync at 1/200 sec.
Metering:TTL 3D Color Matrix Metering II metering with a 2,016 pixel RGB sensor
Mmode:Matrix metering, center-weighted metering, spot metering
Farea:39-point AF/11-point AF
Fmode:Instant single-servo (AF-S); continuous-servo (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); manual (M)
Viewfinder:Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage
Speedrange:100–6400, extended mode to 50–12800, HI2 mode 25600
Flash:Manual pop-up; guide number 12/39 at ISO 100 (m/ft)
Frame Rate:5.5 fps
Flbkt:-3 to +3 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV
Dimensions:141 x 113 x 82 mm
Rearlcd:3.2 inch (921,600 dots)
Weight:760g, body only
Price:US$ 2099 (body only); US$ 2699 (with 24–85 mm kit lens)
Date:13 September 2012
Successor:Nikon D610

The Nikon D600 is a 24.3-effective-megapixel FX-format full-frame digital SLR camera from Nikon released on September 13, 2012 targeted at professionals[1] and enthusiasts.[2] It began shipping on September 18, 2012; at introduction, its suggested retail price in the U.S. was $2099 (UK £1,955) for the body only and $2699 (UK £2,450) with a 24–85 mm kit lens.[3] The Nikon D600 was given a Gold Award by Digital Photography Review.[4]

According to Nikon the D600 uses the same Expeed 3 as used for the D4 and D800 series, with the same 12-channel sensor interface,[5] [6] featuring a very wide dynamic range which provides the possibility of lightening shadows or darkening overlit areas (high dynamic range imaging, HDR) with one shot when shooting in raw image format.

Features

Reception

DxOMark reviewed the D600 sensor image quality[8] and assigned it an overall score of 94, the third-highest-rated camera sensor in its camera sensor database, behind the D800 and its sibling, the Nikon D800E.

According to Digital Photography Review, its build quality and user interface are between the D7000 and the high-end full-frame D800. It includes almost all of the video capabilities of the D800, except that the D600 body cannot adjust aperture during video recording.[3]

Service advisories and release of successor (D610)

See main article: Nikon D610. Following complaints of dust accumulation on the D600's sensor,[9] in late November 2012, a user created a timelapse video as evidence that was then widely reported in photography-related publications.[10] [11] [12] Three months later, Nikon responded with a service advisory that referred to "the natural accumulation of dust", and advised users to perform "manual cleaning using a blower bulb" before contacting a service center.[13]

On October 8, 2013, the Nikon D610 was announced,[14] a direct successor of the D600, and the D600 was shortly thereafter noted as having been discontinued.[15] The D610 has been described as "a very minor refresh", but does include a new shutter unit.[16] It was speculated that the D610 was released solely to address the oil and dust issues of the D600.[17] [18] [19]

In January 2014, the website Nikon Rumors reported that some users were receiving D610 units back in response to sending their D600 units in for repair,[20] and Nikon responded by stating this was done on a case-by-case basis.[21] On February 26, Nikon issued another service advisory according to which they will perform full inspection, cleaning, and replacement of the shutter unit for all D600 units sent in, regardless of warranty status, and free of charge.[22] On March 18, the Chinese government ordered Nikon to stop selling the D600, forcing Nikon to recall all remaining units from dealers.[23] Ten days later, Nikon published a third advisory noting that "Nikon will replace [...] with a new D600 or an equivalent model" any cameras "upon which the above service has been performed several times" "if a number of multiple (sic) granular black spots are still noticeable".[24] On June 30, it was revealed Nikon had allocated 1.8 billion Yen (17.6 million USD) for the cost of these repairs and replacements over the past financial year.[25]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.techradar.com/reviews/cameras-and-camcorders/cameras/digital-slrs-hybrids/nikon-d600-1096671/review Hands on: Nikon D600 review
  2. Web site: Nikon unwraps its D600 budget full-frame camera . . September 13, 2012 . September 13, 2012.
  3. Web site: Nikon D600 Preview . Barnaby . Britton . . September 13, 2012 . September 13, 2012.
  4. Web site: Nikon D600 In-Depth Review. dpreview.com. 13 April 2018.
  5. http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/dslr/d600/features01.htm D600 image quality: Image-processing engine EXPEED 3
  6. Web site: Nikon Hacker: Camera Matrix . 2012-09-27 . 2013-07-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130724092815/http://nikonhacker.com/wiki/Main_Page . dead .
  7. Web site: Nikon D600 Announced . . September 13, 2012 . September 18, 2012.
  8. Web site: Nikon D600 sets high bar for sensor image quality . . September 19, 2012 . September 19, 2012 . September 2, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130902053841/http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Publications/DxOMark-Reviews/Nikon-D600-sets-high-bar-for-sensor-image-quality/Measurement . dead .
  9. Web site: D600 Sensor Dust Issues. 22 October 2012. lensrentals.com. 13 April 2018.
  10. Web site: Photographer creates time-lapse showing D600 'dust' accumulation. dpreview.com. 13 April 2018.
  11. Web site: Time-Lapse of Dust Accumulating on Nikon D600 Sensor. 22 November 2012. fstoppers.com. 13 April 2018.
  12. Web site: A Time-Lapse Showing How Quickly Dust Accumulates on Nikon D600 Sensors. 21 November 2012. petapixel.com. 13 April 2018.
  13. Web site: Nikon issues service advisory on D600's dust issue. dpreview.com. 13 April 2018.
  14. Concentrate on the Clarity: The New Nikon D610 FX-Format D-SLR Places Emphasis on the Image Making Experience . Nikon Inc. . October 8, 2013 . October 8, 2013.
  15. Web site: Nikon D600 marked as discontinued - Nikon Rumors. 2013-10-25. nikonrumors.com. 13 April 2018.
  16. Web site: Nikon launches D610 full-frame DSLR with updated shutter mechanism. dpreview.com. 13 April 2018.
  17. Web site: Rumor: Nikon to Release D610 to Address the D600's Sensor Speck Issues. 30 August 2013. petapixel.com. 13 April 2018.
  18. Web site: Rumor: Nikon preparing to announce new D5300 and D610 DSLR cameras - Nikon Rumors. 2013-08-29. nikonrumors.com. 13 April 2018.
  19. Web site: Nikon D610 Officially Announced; Addresses Dust/Oil Issue of Its Predecessor. 8 October 2013. nofilmschool.com. 13 April 2018.
  20. Web site: Nikon is replacing some D600 cameras with new D610 models - Nikon Rumors. 2014-01-27. nikonrumors.com. 13 April 2018.
  21. Web site: Nikon issues statement on rumored D600 / D610 swap-outs. dpreview.com. 13 April 2018.
  22. Web site: Nikon to offer D600 shutter replacement to address 'dust' issue. dpreview.com. 13 April 2018.
  23. Web site: Chinese government orders Nikon to stop selling D600. dpreview.com. 13 April 2018.
  24. Web site: Nikon to offer D600 replacements if 'spots' continue. dpreview.com. 13 April 2018.
  25. Web site: Nikon sets aside 1.8 billion yen to cover D600 warranty repairs. dpreview.com. 13 April 2018.

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