TheFantasticG

New/updated Nikon D600 specifications:

• 24.7MP full frame sensor
• Weight: 760g (850g with battery and memory cards), the D800 weights 900g
• 3.2" LCD with 921K dot with ambient sensor control
• HDMI output
• Video compression: H264/MPEG-4
• Full HD with 30p, 25p, 24p, HD with 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p
• Viewfinder coverage: 100% for FX , 97% for Dx
• The Nikon D600 will have built-in AF motor
• The body most probably will be weather sealed
• The D600 may not have built-in GPS as initially reported
• ISO range: 100-6400 (with Lo-1 ISO 50 and Hi-2 ISO 25,600)
• 39 AF points (with an option of 11 AF points), 9 cross-type AF points
• AF face detection
• Exposure compensation: ±5 EV (same as the D800)
• The D600 will probably use the EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery

Looks pretty nice by the specs. I hope they build a ton of them before annoucing it so they can meet demand.

TheFantasticG

From Nikonrumors.com:

The release probability of the Nikon D600 for Photokina is now at 99%. Here is an updated list of the specifications (new additions in bold):

• Very small and lightweight body
• 16 bit image processing
• Expeed 3 processor
• Maximum video recording: 30 minutes
• Built-in mic
• 19 scene modes
• Magnesium alloy only on top and back only
• Maximum shutter speed of 1/4000
• Shutter life: 150,000 cycles (the D800 is rated for 200,000 cycles)

Previously reported Nikon D600 specs:

• 24.7MP full frame sensor
• Weight: 760g (850g with battery and memory cards), the D800 weights 900g
• 3.2" LCD with 921K dot with ambient sensor control
• HDMI output
• Video compression: H264/MPEG-4
• Full HD with 30p, 25p, 24p, HD with 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p
• Viewfinder coverage: 100%
• The Nikon D600 will have built-in AF motor
• The body most probably will be weather sealed
• The D600 will not have built-in GPS
• ISO range: 100-6400 (with Lo-1 ISO 50 and Hi-2 ISO 25,600)
• 39 AF points (with an option of 11 AF points), 9 cross-type AF points
• AF face detection
• Exposure compensation: ±5 EV (same as the D800)
• The D600 will probably use the EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery
• 5 fps (same as the D700, the D800 has 4fps)
• 2 SD card slots with Eye-fi support
• Build-in retouching images functionality
• Built-in flash with sync speed of 1/250s
• Two user settings: U1 and U2
• Fn button
• Auto DX crop mode
• In-camera RAW editor
• Built in time-lapse functionality
• Build-in HDR
• New external battery grip
• Internal AF motor
• The price of the D600 is rumored to be very low - maybe as low as $1500
• Announcement before Photokina (September 2012)

TheFantasticG

Well, most of the rumor was true.

Body only = $2099 so I won't be jumping on it.

Jon

Neither will I. It isn't worth what they're charging not when D700s are going for $1700. Plus you can get a D800 for $900 more than the D600 and it's a hell of a lot more camera for the price.

TheFantasticG

One thing that bothered me about it is the AF coverage on the sensor, or rather the lack there of. It's very little. Which is expected since Nikon took A DX AF multicam and put it on a bigger chip without any modifications.

I'll wait for the 2nd gen.

Jon

I'm sure you've seen the 6D release, spec'd even lower than the D600 yet it's the same price?

TheFantasticG

Yup. One cross type AF sensor in the sensor but better coverage... I really like the built in wifi and gps. Wish my D7k had that.

Jon

The D600 performed very well in DxOMark testing.

http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Pub...-image-quality

When the price falls below $2k, I'll reconsider.

TheFantasticG

When they are around $1500 or I need glasses than I will probably get one.

45SSxb2

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you fellas change your mind yet about the d600 I was going back and forth between the 800 and 600 after seeing the reviews Ill get a 600 over an 800 because of the megapixels and with the extra 900 I could put that towards a 24-70

Jon

It's ranked #3 only behind the D800 and D800e. So IQ wise, it's an awesome camera. Just a little expensive at the moment, in my opinion. Keep an eye out for a used one. I've seen 1-2 pop up locally for around $1800. I've also seen D800s for $2600 or so.

D600/D800/5D3 Comparison and Review by DigitalRev:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdqpqOoeBQM&feature

www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPgAWKVB8U8&feature=relmfu

TheFantasticG

I haven't changed my mind. Ill still wait for it to come down below $1699 before I pick it up. See, my D7000 isn't failing in any way for me. The "increased" DOF with the DX sensor is beneficial to me since 95% of my photography is macro. In which I am already hurting for DOF with macro @ 1:1 and greater.

TheFantasticG

$700 off D600 kit -- Sooner than I thought it would happen.

speedy000

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yea but u can also pick up a refurb'd d800 for 2300 now.

TheFantasticG

Some don't like buying refurb or used.... not sure it'd be anyone on this forum though. Besides, D800 ain't for everyone. I certainly would pass on it.

Ethan

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That D600 kit is so tempting with the sub-$2k price tag.
Broke college kid status ftw.

Jon

There's one listed locally for $1400. If I didn't have my D700 and wasn't already spoiled by the AF system, I'd consider it.