Review: Nikon D600
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The Nikon D600 is a 24.3-megapixel full-frame DSLR
The Nikon D600 could make a good back-up camera for pros, or give most enthusiasts all the options they'll need
The U1 and U2 user options on the exposure mode dial are a great way of slipping between regularly used settings on the D600
A 100 percent frame coverage viewfinder on the D600 is complemented by a 3.2-inch 921K dot LCD screen on the rear
Compared with the D800, the Nikon D600 is considerably smaller
The D600 performs well in low light situations and usable levels of noise into the hight ISOs
The Nikon D600 features a 39 point AF system with a MultiCAM 4800FX AF module
The zoom range of the 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S VR
I found I could happily dial the ISO on the D600 to around the 3200 mark without worrying at all about noise levels
Looking at shots from the D600, colors feel accurate
The Nikon D600 is a 24.3-megapixel full-frame DSLR aimed at enthusiasts.
Looking at shots from the D600, colors feel accurate and skin tones appear natural
The Nikon D600 autofocus was good, even in lower light conditions
RAW images can withstand a significant amount of editing such as pulling highlights or shadows, which is a testament to the dynamic range of the D600
You don't need to worry that the D600 is a slouch when it come to nailing focus
The auto white balance of the Nikon D600 performed well
RAW images can withstand a significant amount of editing such as pulling highlights or shadows, which is a testament to the dynamic range of the D600
The 24.3 megapixel sensor of the Nikon D600 gives you plenty of resolution
The D600 is capable of producing quite simply amazing quality images
Looking at shots from the D600, colors feel accurate and skin tones appear natural
The selective color feature on the D600
Having a full frame sensor on the D600 feels like being reunited with an old friend, a 50mm lens is suddenly back to being 50mm
Miniature effect feature of the D600
Article Summary
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 step into the full frame world for current crop sensor shooters? I recently had the opportunity to spend a bit of quality time with one to find out.
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