Nikon's entry in the market for full-frame DSLRs is something truly special. Between the 24.3 Megapixel sensor's full-frame photo taking capability, professional 1080p video, and convenient lightweight body, there is a lot for photo enthusiasts to love. The Nikon D600 opens up a new world of possibility for photographers and videographers alike.
24.3 Megapixel Sensor for Breathtaking Detail
If you like hefty specs on a camera that make for exceptional detail in photos, then this camera really deserves more than a double-take. Nikon is known to innovate with their cameras, and the fact that they've integrated this powerful 24.3 Megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor into the body of a sleek compact camera deserves a round of applause. The Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor is amazingly sensitive, producing the highest quality images.
The Wonder of Full-Frame Photo Taking with a Compact Camera
"DSLR" and "compact" no longer add up to "corners cut to make it work." Nikon has brought its reputation for accurate, beautiful full-frame photo taking and unparalleled low light capabilities to the world of versatile compact cameras. One-hundred-percent viewfinder coverage and 5.5 fps full-resolution shooting make this camera a worthy replacement for older Nikon models while also beating out competing models with similar specs in terms of price.
Spectacular 1080p Video in HD
As if there weren't enough to the camera in terms of still shots, the combination of the lightweight, compact camera body and 1080p video make it more than ideal for live action. The necessities for video, including an external microphone socket and headphone jack, are beautifully integrated without hampering Nikon's renowned ergonomics. Uncompressed video recording is also possible via HDMI, making this a highly competitive choice for your video needs.
Choosing between a powerful camera and the versatility of a compact, lightweight camera can make for a tough decision. With the Nikon D600 in your hands, you finally can have the best without compromise.
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth): 5.6 in. (141 mm) x 4.4 in. (113 mm) x 3.2 in. (82 mm)
Specifications
Type
Type: Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens Mount: Nikon F bayonet mount
Image Sensor
Picture Angle: Nikon FX format
Effective Pixels: 24.3 million
Sensor Size: 35.9 mm x 24.0 mm
Image Sensor Format: FX
Image Sensor Type: CMOS
Total Pixels: 24.7 million
Dust-reduction system: Image sensor cleaning
Dust-Off Reference Photo: Yes
Image Area (pixels):
FX-format
(L) 6,016 x 4,016
(M) 4,512 x 3,008
(S) 3,008 x 2,008
DX-format
(L) 3,936 x 2,624
(M) 2,944 x 1,968
(S) 1,968 x 1,312
File System
File Format Still Images:
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression
NEF (RAW): Lossless compressed, compressed 12 or 14 bit
Storage Media:
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Card Slot: 2 Secure Digital (SD)
File System:
Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
PictBridge
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: Eye-level Pentaprism Single-Lens Reflex Viewfinder
Viewfinder Frame Coverage:
FX (36x24): 100% Horizontal and 100% Vertical (Approx.)
DX (24x16): 97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical (Approx.)
Viewfinder Magnification: 0.70x (Approx.)
Viewfinder Eyepoint: 20.6mm (-1.0m)
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment: Built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1 m)
Reflex Mirror: Quick-return type
Mirror Lock Up: Yes
Lens
Lens Aperture: Instant-return type
Depth-of-field Control: Yes
Lens Compatibility at a Glance:
AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible
Metering with AI lenses
Compatible Lenses:
AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC lenses) and DX lenses (using DX 24 x 16 1.5x image area), AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI lenses (A and M modes only).
IX NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the F3AF, and non-AI lenses cannot be used.
Shutter
Shutter Type: Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Shutter Speed:
1/4000 to 30 sec.
Bulb
Fastest Shutter Speed: 1/4000 sec.
Slowest Shutter Speed: 30 sec.
Flash Sync Speed:
Up to 1/200 sec.
Synchronizes with shutter at 1/250s or slower
Bulb Shutter Setting: Yes
Shutter Release Modes:
Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-5 frames per second
Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 5.5 frames per second
Mirror-up [Mup] mode
Quiet Shutter Release
Self-timer Mode
Single-frame [S] mode
Continuous Shooting Options:
FX-format
CH: Up to 5.5 frames per second
CL: Up to 1-5 frames per second
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution: 5.5 frames per second
Self-timer:
2, 5, 10, 20 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
Exposure
Exposure Metering System: TTL exposure metering using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor
Metering Method:
Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm circle in center of frame
Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses)
Spot: Meters 4 mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
Metering Range:
0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering)
0 to 20 EV (spot metering)
Exposure Meter Coupling:
CPU
AI
Exposure Modes:
Aperture-Priority (A)
Manual (M)
Programmed auto with flexible program (P)
Shutter-Priority (S)
Exposure Compensation: +/- 5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Exposure Bracketing: 2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
Exposure Lock: Yes
Sensitivity
ISO Sensitivity:
ISO 100 -6400
Lo-1 (ISO 50)
Hi-1 (ISO 12,800)
Hi-2 (ISO 25,600)
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity: 100
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity: 6400
Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity: Lo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent)
Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity: Hi-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options:
Hi-1 (ISO 12,800 equivalent)
Hi-2, (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
Long Exposure Noise Reduction: Yes
High ISO Noise Reduction:
Low
Normal
High
Off
Active D-Lighting:
Auto
Extra High
High
Normal
Low
Off
D-Lighting Bracketing:
2 frames using selected value for one frame
3?5 frames using preset values for all frames
Focus/Autofocus
Picture Control:
Landscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Portrait
Standard
User-customizable Settings
Vivid
Single-point AF Mode: Yes
Dynamic AF Mode: Number of AF points: 9, 21, 39 and 39 (3D-tracking)
Auto-area AF Mode: Yes
Autofocus System: Nikon Multi-CAM 4800 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
Detection Range: -1 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68?F/20?C)
Lens Servo:
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status
Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used
AF-area mode:
9, 21 or 39 point Dynamic-area AF
Auto-area AF
Single-point AF
3D-tracking (39 points)
Focus Lock:
Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF)
Focus Modes:
Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)
Continuous-servo (AF-C)
Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only
Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Normal area
Single-servo AF (AF-S)
Wide area
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points: 39
Autofocus Sensitivity: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20 degrees C/68 degress F)
Autofocus Fine Tune: Yes
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes
Flash Bracketing: 2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
Built-in Flash Distance: 39 ft. (ISO 100)
X-Sync Speed: 1/200
Top FP High Speed Sync: Up to 1/4000
Flash Control:
TTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
Flash Sync Modes:
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Rear-curtain sync
Red-Eye reduction
Red-Eye reduction with slow sync
Slow sync
Flash Compensation: -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Flash-ready indicator: Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit such as SB-910, SB-900, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX or SB-50DX is fully charged
Accessory Shoe: Yes
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS):
Built-in flash Commander Mode
CLS Supported
White Balance
White Balance:
Auto (2 types)
Choose color temperature (2500K?10000K)
Cloudy
Direct Sunlight
Flash
Fluorescent (7 types)
Incandescent
Preset manual (up to 4 values can be stored)
Shade
White Balance Bracketing: 2 or 3 exposures
Live View
Live View Shooting:
Photography Live View Mode
Movie Live View Mode
Live View Lens servo:
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F)
Manual focus (MF)
Live View AF-area mode:
Face-priority AF
Wide-area AF
Normal-area AF
Subject-tracking AF
Live View Autofocus: Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
Live View Scene Auto Selector:
Auto mode
Auto (flash off) mode
Movie
Movie Metering: TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Movie Maximum recording time:
20 minutes at highest quality
29 minutes 59 seconds at normal quality
Movie File Format: MOV
Movie Video Compression: H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Movie Audio recording format: Linear PCM
Movie:
HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps
HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps
HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps
HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps
HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps
HD 1,280x720 / 30 fps
HD 1,280x720 / 25 fps
Movie Audio:
Built-in microphone, monaural
External stereo microphone (optional)
Monitor
Monitor Size: 3.2 in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution: 921,000 Dots
Monitor Type: Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
Monitor Angle of View: 170-degree wide-viewing angle
Monitor Adjustments:
Brightness, 5 levels
Brightness control using ambient brightness sensor
Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator: Yes
Playback
Playback Functions:
Auto Image Rotation
Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar)
Highlights
Histogram Display
Image Comment
Movie Playback
Movie Slideshow
Playback with Zoom
Slideshow
In-Camera Image Editing:
Color Balance
Color Outline
Color Sketch
D-Lighting
Distortion Control
Edit Movie
Filter Effects
Fisheye
Image Overlay
Miniature Effect
Monochrome
NEF (RAW) Processing
Perspective Control
Quick Retouch
Red-Eye Correction
Resize
Selective Color
Side-by-Side Comparison
Straighten
Trim
Image Comment: Yes
Interface
Interface:
Accessory Terminal: Remote Cord: MC-DC2 (available separately); GPS unit: GP-1 (available separately)
HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector
Headphone Connector
Hi-speed USB
Stereo Microphone Input
Wi-Fi Functionality:
Eye-Fi Compatible
WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter
GPS:
GP-1 GPS unit
GP-1A GPS unit
Save/Load Camera settings: Yes
Menus
Total Custom Settings: 50
My Menu: Yes with customization
Recent Settings: Yes
Supported Languages:
Arabic
Brazilian Portuguese
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Czech
Danish
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
German
Greek
Hindi
Hungarian
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Norweigan
Polish
Portuguese
Romanian
Russian
Spanish
Swedish
Thai
Turkish
Ukrainian
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings: Yes
World Time Setting: Yes
Power
Battery / Batteries: EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life (shots per charge): 900 shots (CIPA)
AC Adapter:
EH-5b AC Adapter
Requires EP-5B Power Supply Connector
Battery Charger: MH-25 Quick Charger
Miscellaneous
Tripod Socket: 1/4 in.
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth): 5.6 in. (141 mm) x 4.4 in. (113 mm) x 3.2 in. (82 mm)
Approx. Weight: 26.8 oz. (760 g)
Operating Environment: 0?40 degrees C (+32?104 degrees F)
