ET Reviews: Nikon’s latest DSLR D600 packs a newly-developed 24MP full frame sensor

Nikon’s latest DSLR D600

NEW DELHI: Nikon's latest full frame DSLR, the D600, packs a newly-developed 24MP full frame sensor inside a lightweight and compact body. Nikon has taken the best of features from the Nikon D800 and D7000 and combined them together in the D600. And that too at a surprising price point.


Like the more expensive D800, the D600 too has weatherproof seals. However, unlike the D800 which has a full metal body, the D600 has a mix of magnesium alloy and plastic construction. The camera is much smaller than the D800 and it is surprising to that in this size, the casing houses a full frame sensor.

The button scheme has been revamped, which is unlike the layout on either the Nikon D800, D700 or the D7000. It does not have too many changes, but still takes some time to get used to if you have been a Nikon DSLR user.

Nikon has incorporated dual SD card slots, a high resolution 3.2-inch LCD display, built-in flash as well as a new optical viewfinder that provides 100% coverage, making the D600 seem worthy of the asking price.

As expected, the D600 performed really well, thanks to the combination of the sensor and the EXPEED 3 image processor. Image quality is fantastic with rich colors and sharp details.



Even shooting with ISO 3200 at night, the images have minimal visible noise — similar performance to what you get from the more expensive Nikon D800. The camera also does video recording in full HD with variable frame rates — even here the quality is top-notch.

Looking purely at the specifications, the D600 currently has no competitor at the same price. Canon loyalists can consider the EOS 5D Mk II (also a full frame DSLR), but it has only 9 cross type autofocus points compared to the D600's 39 points.

Additionally, the D600 also includes a built in flash, a faster 5.5 fps continuous shooting speed (EOS 5D is 3.9fps) and built in time-lapse and HDR modes.



Source:- The Economics Times