Compact and light, Outstanding sensor performance, Userfriendly
Autofocus sensor positioning, No aperture adjustment in video mode, Pricey, Fixed LCD screen
Buying Guide Best camera accessories The Nikon D600 is a terrific camera. To produce a full-frame sensor with comparable image quality to the likes of the Nikon D4, Nikon D800 and Canon EOS 5D Mark III is no mean feat in itself; but to house it in a body ...
Published: 2013-02-17, Author: Simon , review by: stuff.tv
Abstract: Nikon may have chosen not to reposition the D600 in its pro line-up, but there's nothing remotely amateur about the way this camera looks and feels. Everything about it is sturdy and solid, with the screen protector on the main LCD especially shouting tha...
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Published: 2012-12-14, Author: Christopher , review by: reviewed.com
Nikon's D800 turned out to be one of 2012's most surprising success stories. As attention shifted from the 5D Mark III's lukewarm debut and onto the D800's huge 36.3 megapixel sensor, it reignited the age-old megapixel war —a war we believed to be over. N...
Published: 2012-12-14, Author: Christopher , review by: reviewed.com
Abstract: Building off the surprise success of the popular D800, and recognizing the demand for a cheaper full frame camera, Nikon announced the D600 at this year's Photokina. The incredible 36-megapixel sensor found on the D800 does not return, instead we trade do...
Price, Resolution, Image quality, Movie performance, Build quality
Occasional minor chromatic aberration with kit lens, Heavy when fitted with lens
The D600 represents excellent value for money. If you've been hankering after a full-frame dSLR and don't have a stash of rival lenses that you want to keep using, look this way. It's chunky, and a little bit heavy, but it's a camera that should serve ...
Fullframe sensor (24 x 36 mm), image quality, depth of field, etc, Large, comfortable 100% viewfinder, Advanced controls, loads of customisable features, Reassuringly sturdy build, Two SD card slots
Grip handle could be bigger given the camera's weight, Dense menus, complicated for novice users, Video mode can be tricky to use (manual focusing, external mic advisable)
It's rare to see a full-frame DSLR at this price (only Sony had done it previously, in fact). Image quality is clearly excellent, and the Nikon D600 is sure to be a must-have for users looking for this kind of camera. But like any advanced, expert-level S...
