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Nikon D600 · Nikon USA product photograph with attached lens; lens is not part of body specifications
Nikon · Nikon DSLR
D600
A 24.3-megapixel full-frame DSLR with 39-point autofocus, dual SD slots and 1080p video.
- Type
- DSLR
- Sensor
- Full frame
- Megapixels
- 24.3
- Lens
- Nikon F mount
- Video
- 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps
- Body weight
- 760 g
What reviewers say
Both praise detailed images, wide dynamic range and useful high-ISO results, while noting limited autofocus coverage. Photography Blog finds sturdy, responsive handling but awkward differences from other Nikon bodies and restricted live-view aperture control. Photo Review likes the familiar interface but considers its body less suitable for tough conditions and finds slower live-view and movie focusing.
From photographyblog.com and photoreview.com.au
Specifications
Report a wrong or missing specImage and sensor
- Camera type
- DSLR
- Sensor format
- Full frame
- Sensor type
- CMOS
- Sensor dimensions
- 35.9 × 24 mm
- Effective resolution
- 24.3 MP
- Largest image
- 6016 × 4016
- RAW recording
- Yes
- Standard ISO range
- 100–6400
- Sensor detail
- Nikon acknowledged excessive granular dust spots in some D600 images in March 2014 and then offered cleaning, shutter/related-part replacement and, after repeated unsuccessful servicing, replacement cameras; this historical notice does not establish present service eligibility. FX CMOS with 24.3 million effective and 24.7 million total pixels; Japan gives 24.26 million and 24.66 million respectively. Image Sensor Cleaning and Image Dust Off reference data; full FX 6016 × 4016 or DX crop 3936 × 2624
- Image formats
- 12-bit or 14-bit NEF RAW, lossless-compressed or compressed; JPEG Fine/Normal/Basic with size-priority or optimal-quality compression; simultaneous RAW/JPEG; adjustable Picture Controls and in-camera NEF processing; no TIFF capture
- ISO detail
- Standard ISO 100–6400 in one-third or half stops; Lo expansion down to ISO 50 and Hi expansion up to ISO 25600 equivalent; automatic sensitivity control
- Image processor
- EXPEED 3
Lens and shooting
- Lens mount
- Nikon F mount
- Stabilisation
- Optical lens stabilisation
- Maximum continuous burst
- 5.5 fps
- Lens detail
- Nikon F mount with AF coupling and contacts, including body autofocus motor. Compatible G/D AF, other AF and AI-P lenses; non-CPU AI lenses support A/M with restrictions and registered lens data; DX lenses use DX crop. Non-AI, IX and F3AF excluded
- Autofocus
- Nikon Multi-CAM4800 phase detection with 39 points, nine cross-type and seven f/8-compatible central points; -1 to +19 EV at ISO 100, 20°C; AF fine-tuning, single-point, dynamic nine/21/39, 3D tracking and auto-area. Live view uses contrast AF with AF-S/AF-F and face/wide/normal/tracking areas
- Shutter
- Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter, 1/4000 to 30 seconds, Bulb and Time via optional ML-L3; tested to 150000 cycles. X-sync 1/200 second, up to 1/250 with reduced flash range
- Burst detail
- High-speed continuous approximately 5.5 fps; low-speed 1–5 fps; quiet single-frame, mirror-up, self-timer and optional infrared remote modes
- Stabilisation detail
- Optical VR depends on the attached lens; no sensor-shift stabilisation
- Flash
- Built-in pop-up i-TTL flash, guide number approximately 12 m at ISO 100, 20°C; commander for two remote flash groups, accessory shoe and compatible Auto FP Speedlights
- Exposure controls
- P/S/A/M, Auto and scene modes, U1/U2 presets; 2016-segment RGB matrix, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±5 EV compensation, exposure/flash and white-balance bracketing; two-exposure HDR, multiple exposure, interval timer and dual-axis virtual horizon
Video
- Highest video resolution
- 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps
- Video detail
- FX- or DX-based 1920 × 1080 at 30p/25p/24p, 1280 × 720 at 60p/50p/30p/25p; MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC and linear PCM audio; high quality up to 20 minutes, standard up to 29 min 59 s. Time-lapse movie creation and uncompressed HDMI output. Photography Blog sample caption says 1920 × 1280; own Nikon specification gives 1920 × 1080
- Audio
- Built-in mono microphone; 3.5 mm external stereo microphone input with plug-in power and headphone output; adjustable recording sensitivity
Screen and viewfinder
- Viewfinder
- Optical
- Screen size
- 3.2″
- Screen dots
- 921,000
- Touchscreen
- No
- Tilting screen
- No
- Display detail
- Fixed 3.2-inch TFT with approximately 921000 dots in US specification or 920000 in Japan; 170° viewing angle, 100% coverage and automatic brightness adjustment; BM-14 protective cover, top status LCD and live view
- Viewfinder detail
- Pentaprism with approximately 100% FX or 97% DX coverage, 0.7× magnification with 50mm f/1.4 at infinity; eyepoint 20.6 mm US or 21 mm Japan; grid display and depth-of-field preview
Connections and design
- Battery life (maker's claim)
- 900 photographs
- Body weight
- 760 g
- Release detail
- Nikon Japan records actual first sale on 27 September 2012; global announcement dated 13 September 2012
- Recording media
- Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots, UHS-I supported; overflow, backup or RAW/JPEG split recording and card-to-card copying
- Ports
- Hi-Speed USB, mini HDMI Type C, 3.5 mm microphone and headphone connections, accessory terminal for optional MC-DC2 remote or GP-1/GP-1A GPS
- Wireless connections
- Optional WU-1b Wi-Fi mobile adapter or ML-L3 infrared release; no built-in Wi-Fi or GPS
- Battery life detail
- EN-EL15 lithium-ion battery, approximately 900 CIPA shots; optional MB-D14 takes one EN-EL15 or six AA batteries
- Charging
- External MH-25 charger; optional EH-5b mains adapter with EP-5B connector
- Dimensions
- Approximately 141 × 113 × 82 mm
- Weight detail
- Approximately 760 g body only; 850 g with battery and SD memory card, excluding body cap
- Materials
- Magnesium-alloy top and rear covers with dust/water-drop sealing in Nikon's announcement; Photo Review's description of a resin top conflicts with the maker
- Colours
- Black
- In the box
- EN-EL15, MH-25 charger, BS-1 shoe cover, DK-21 eyecup, BM-14 monitor cover, BF-1B body cap, DK-5 eyepiece cap, AN-DC8 strap, UC-E15 USB cable and ViewNX 2 CD-ROM (Japan body package)
Pros and cons
Pros
- Full-frame sensor with 12-bit or 14-bit RAW capture
- 100% pentaprism viewfinder and two SD card slots
- Microphone and headphone connections plus HDMI output
Cons
- Nikon documented an excessive dust-spot issue
- Fixed screen without touch controls
- Wi-Fi and GPS require optional accessories
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Sensor | Megapixels | Lens | Video | Body weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSLR | Full frame | 16.2 | Nikon F mount | 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps | 1180 g | Mar 2012 | |
| DSLR | Full frame | 36.3 | Nikon F mount | 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps | 900 g | Mar 2012 | |
| DSLR | Full frame | 36.3 | Nikon F mount | 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps | 900 g | Apr 2012 |
Sources
- nij.nikon.com/products/lineup/slr/d600/spec.html
- nij.nikon.com/products/lineup/slr/d600
- nikonusa.com/p/d600/25488/overview
- nikon.com/company/news/2012/0913_dslr_01
- nikon.com/company/news/2014/0328_01
Photo: Nikon USA product photograph with attached lens; lens is not part of body specifications
- D600 top with 24–85mm VR lens: Nikon official D600 photograph
- D600 left side with 24–85mm VR lens: Nikon official D600 photograph
- D600 right side with 24–85mm VR lens: Nikon official D600 photograph
- D600 front oblique with 24–85mm VR lens: Nikon official D600 photograph
- D600 opposite front oblique with 24–85mm VR lens: Nikon official D600 photograph
- D600 body and separate 24–85mm VR kit lens: Nikon official D600 photograph; exact maker-labelled kit configuration pictured
- D600 two-lens kit configuration: Nikon official D600 photograph; exact maker-labelled kit configuration pictured
