Product ReviewsMint Condition Nikon D600 (29,867 shutter count)

Oldie But Goodie

When I switched from film to digital (after 30 years), I wanted a full-frame camera to be able to use all my old Nikon lenses. I am married to the Nikon "F" lens mount. At the bottom of the Nikon FF DSLR food chain lies the D600, I bought it as a "learner" camera, and am truly delighted with my purchase. The one I bought is sort of a "D605," having the new shutter. It focuses quickly; gets the exposure correct; produces excellent images, in both JPEG and RAW. My main complaint (and thus 4 stars) is the complexity of the menu system. Fortunately, the camera has only one Fn button, and I shoot exclsively in aperture mode, so I'm avoiding much of the complexity (and probably capability) of the camera. My other, and lesser, complaint is the difficulty the camera has working with old lenses. Yes, there's a setup for non-CPU lenses, but it's problematic. All in all, a very decent camera for newbies like me.Read full review...

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Fx performance in a compact body

Just slightly larger than my D7000, the D600 Fx (full-frame) feels virtually the same to shoot. The image quality is very good. I purchased it with a single job in mind - copying 35mm negatives and slides using a T-Mount "Slide Duplicator" from the 1970s that I had in my closet. I had used it with the crop sensor D7000 with good results but the limited sensor size meant that many images had to be stitched together if I wanted the entire 35 mm frame to be visible. The full sized sensor on the D600 means a single exposure would encompass the entire frame. The D600 HDR mode works perfectly in conjunction with the slide duplicator. My transfers are very good. It turned out exactly as I had hoped. See the two example transfers.

I recently had an opportunity to use it along side my D7000 while on vacation. The image quality is virtually identical but the extra field of view afforded by the D600 made it an obvious choice for anything I wanted to shoot with a wider angle. I used the D7000 for telephoto shots. As the pixels per degree of FOV is the same between the two when using the same lenses this seemed to work out in a very natural way.

The only facet where the D7000 seemed better was in raw frame rate when shooting action pictures. It is about one frame per second faster than the D600.

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D600 -- get the shutter fixed and you have a great camera

The High Iso performance of this camera is fantastic -- better than my D3s but with more resolution. Much has been written about the 39 focus points but I generally only use a single focus point and had no issues in low light. Image quality is wonderful. I have shot football under the lights, hockey, lacrosse and nature with this camera. After getting the shutter replaced right away I have had no oil spot issues. Battery life is great and it does have a focus motor which makes it compatible with lots of lenses. Dynamic range is very good. Don't be afraid to buy this camera used -- as long as it is not grey market Nikon will replace the shutter.Read full review...

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Works well as a second camera to my D750

I purchased the D600 as a second camera to my D750. I often have a 24-120mm zoom on the D750, and I wanted to have an 85mm fixed lens on a second body for candid portraits.

The D600 was almost half the cost of the D750. The image quality looks the same, and the D600 focuses a bit slower, but this isn't a issue for portraits.

Importantly, both cameras work well with the Nikon CLS remote flash control system, and I use them with 3 SB-700 flashes. I can use the built-in flash on either camera to control the remote SB-700s, without reconfiguring them in any way.

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Great camera at discount price

Moving up from a D300 (DX sensor) to D600 (Fx sensor) Images are sharper, viewfinder seems brighter. Will take a while to get used to the different control layout, the D300 was particularly easy to use with direct access focusing/metering controls. The shutter on the D600 is quieter, the inbuilt interval timer is handy. Unfortunately the battery is different, so I have to carry two styles of batteries, that look the same but have different connectors.
Camera was well packed, arrived in near mint condition...a bit of paint on a couple of control buttons had rubbed off, but that doesn't matter. Great camera and discount price.Read full review...

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Best deal for a full fame Nikon

This is the best value for a full frame Nikon Digital camera. I had the DX series and had lenses that would work for full frame. So this was a natural upgrade.. This has all the features that any photographer seeks at a great price. The 24MP does not overwhelm you and it has twin SD cards for memory. It also has wifi connectivity to your smart phone or pad. Just a great camera and great build quality. Read full review...

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Best value in FX from Nikon

I no longer have this camera but passed it on to my son. We will never get rid of it because its basically covered by Nikon forever against shutter and sensor replacement. Afew early run models had probs and caused bad PR. I've never had any dust or spots on mine. But I always keep a 50mm 1.4 on my camera even when sitting on shelf. The picture quality is great and the features are std for this level. I would suggest if you are moving into FX get one for transition and keep as back up and acquire good FX glass . If your moving from Nikon Dx sell everything and get body and at least a 24-120 vr f4 . And when you can pick up a 50 f1.4 for low light and fast shooting . this should be around 1100 -1200 for good used setup and everything will be usable as you expand into FX. Read full review...

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Excellent camera

Honestly I wasn’t sure what to expect from this camera. I wanted to get my girlfriend something new as an upgrade to her Sony a6000. Being a Sony a7iiii user myself I wasn’t sure as this camera is 11 years old. But it has blown me away, it’s so easy to use and nice to handle. The viewfinder is clear and the files are so crisp I love the colors sometimes more than my camera.Read full review...

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A superb digital full frame SLR.

I have used for the last 20 years Nikon gear. I had an FM, F3, F4s, D2x, point and shoots, etc. But this one is very special: the full size sensor takes your digital photography to a brand new level. The quality of the images is amazing!

Awesome camera for time lapse photography. Substantial amount of custom functions. Great compatibility with a vast array of manual and AF Nikkor lenses. Free lifetime sensor cleaning from Nikon due to a law suit settlement. Fells good and strong. If you use DX lenses, you can set the camera to crop the image automatically. And the list goes on and on... This is the best Nikon ever. If you get one you will no be disappointed.Read full review...

The hidden gem of Nikon

The d600 was Nikon's first semi-affordable full-frame DSLR to hit the market, and indeed held it's own with capabilities, weather sealed build, and excellent image quality (the pixel count being one of their highest, even the flagship D4 at $5,000 has less pixels than this camera's 24mp). Everything was set to make this camera a true competitor... and then the shutter issues arose.

Oil spots and dust on images plagued the D600 since the beginning due to a faulty shutter that Nikon, at the time, refused to acknowledge. YEARS later, after this camera had become a known failed model (and Nikon replaced with the wonderful D610) Nikon finally accepted responsibility. They will pay shipping and accept ANY d600 - in warrenty or not - to have a full cleaning, the shutter replaced with the updated working one, and firmware updates... all for free.

Nowadays most people want to get rid of these, simply thinking they are bad models. What that means for buyers is that you can pick one up cheap, send it to Nikon FREE, and a week or so later get a camera with brand new parts in it. Nikon will also clean the d600's sensor for free for life, something no other model or manufacturer has the luxury of. Quite a steal if you ask me.

Five stars considering the price if you're willing to send it in and wait the week.Read full review...

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