Nikon D600
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The Nikon D600 was a landmark release in 2012, designed as the first truly accessible "prosumer" full-frame DSLR. It successfully bridged the gap between the DX (APS-C) enthusiast bodies and the professional D800 series, offering a high-performance 24.3MP CMOS sensor in a significantly more compact and lightweight chassis. Its standout feature remains its exceptional image quality, boasting a 14.2 EV dynamic range and superb color depth, making it a favorite for landscape and portrait photographers who demand clean, flexible RAW files even by modern standards. Technically, the camera is built around a robust 39-point AF system (9 cross-type) and an EXPEED 3 processor, delivering a respectable burst rate of 5.5 fps. For the seasoned shooter, the inclusion of a 100% coverage pentaprism viewfinder and weather-sealed magnesium alloy construction ensures a professional feel and reliability in the field. It also features dual SD card slots for instant backup and a dedicated "Quiet" shutter mode, which was a significant draw for wedding and event photographers at the time. On the video front, the D600 was ahead of its class, providing uncompressed HDMI output and dedicated jacks for both an external microphone and headphones for real-time monitoring. While its maximum shutter speed of 1/4000s slightly limits it compared to the 1/8000s found on higher-tier bodies, its balance of ergonomics and sensor performance remains impressive. Though it was eventually succeeded by the D610 to address early sensor dust issues, a clean D600 remains a highly capable tool for any photographer prioritizing full-frame depth and classic Nikon handling.
- Continuous shooting: 5.5 fps
- Video max resolution: 1920 x 1080
- Sensor format: Full Frame
- Connectivity bluetooth: No
- ISO range: 100-6400 (expandable to 50-25600)
Specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Line or model
- D600
- Effective megapixels
- 24 Effective megapixels: usable sensor resolution for images.
- Sensor type
- CMOS Sensor technology (for example, CMOS, CCD).
- Processor
- Expeed 3
- Low pass filter
- Built-in optical low-pass filter Optical low‑pass filter that reduces moiré and aliasing.
- ISO range
- 100-6400 (expandable to 50-25600) Range of ISO values available on the camera.
- Focus Points
- 39 Number of available autofocus points.
- Body type
- Mid-size SLR
- Body classification
- Dslr
- Body dimensions
- 5.55 x 4.45 x 3.23″, 1.87 lb Physical body dimensions (width × height × depth), usually in mm.
- Viewfinder
- Optical, 100% coverage, 0.70x magnification Viewfinder type (optical or electronic) for composition.
- Screen size
- 3.20" Physical size of the screen; measured by the visible diagonal in inches.
- Screen Resolution
- 921k dots Number of pixels shown on the screen (width × height).
- Touch screen
- Indicates whether the screen supports touch for menus or focus.
- Screen articulation
- Fixed screen Screen articulation type (tilting, fully‑articulated, etc.).
- Video modes
- FHD at 30 fps · HD at 60 fps Available combinations of resolution and frames per second (FPS) for video recording.
- FHD max FPS
- 30 Maximum frames per second in Full HD.
- Video Max Resolution
- 1920 x 1080 Maximum video resolution the camera can record.
- Wireless connectivity
- Optional via WU-1b adapter Wireless features available (Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi).
- Connectivity Wi-Fi
- Wi‑Fi connectivity available on the camera.
- Battery Type
- EN-EL15 lithium-ion Battery type/model used by the camera.
- Continuous Shooting
- 5.5 fps Maximum burst shooting speed in frames per second (fps).
- Dimensions
- 141 x 113 x 82 mm Physical body dimensions (width × height × depth), usually in mm.
- Shutter Speed Max
- 1/4000
- Storage Media
- SD / SDHC / SDXC (Dual slot) Card/storage media formats supported by the camera.
- Storage Types
- SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots)
- Viewfinder Type
- Optical (Pentaprism)
- FPS Max
- 5.5
- ISO Base
- 100
- ISO Max
- 25600
- Viewfinder Coverage
- 100
- Viewfinder Magnification
- 0.7
- Connectivity Bluetooth
- Connectivity Nfc
- Flash Builtin
- Weather Sealed
- Launch price
- USD 2,099 In 2012, it is the manufacturer’s suggested price at release.
- Current price
- USD 628 It is the approximate market value (used or new) as of the indicated date.
- Lens Mount
- Nikon F Lens mount type supported by the camera. If L-Mount Alliance appears, it means the camera uses Leica L mount shared across alliance brands.
