Nikon D600 24.3 MP CMOS FX-Format Digital SLR Kit with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Nikkor Lens (OLD MODEL)

In all honesty I thought the upgrade from a D7000 would have been very minor if noticeable at all and I was worried that I spent $2K(Kit sale deal) when it wasnt really needed. I was settled in to my D7K and my mostly DX lens selection. Fortunately I find the difference from a D7000 to be huge. The Overall IQ, the focusing is quick and nails nearly every time, skies are never blown out and the colors are so rich. It really is a different experience and with good glass pictures really come to life. Its not only the performance but the camera itself feels so much better. Its more then "just a D7000 with a FX sensor" stuffed in to it. The minor button changes are better(ae-l/af-l, recording button, the tightness of the buttons, etc), the grip feels better, I like the minor UI changes of both LCDs better, obviously the viewfinder is bigger and brighter. All and all its far from a D7000 physically. As far as the oil/dust issue. Im sure its wide spread. My D7000 exhibited the same issue(not as bad as Ive seen by some D600 though). It stopped with the d7000 after awhile and a cleaning or 2. Its no excuse on Nikons part for ignoring the issue though. -1 star for Nikons arrogance but the camera itself is 5 stars all the way! This will however cost them customers. A+ on Amazon shipping also. 1 day shipping was really shipped in 1/2 of day! edit: After constant struggles with in focus shots and the overall tone on how Nikon CS handled the D600 issue(and a ton of other Nikon deceptive issues), Ive since moved on to a Canon 6D. Lets just say I miss absolutely nothing from the Nikon. :)

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What can you say about this thing that hasnt already been said? I cant agree more with those who have fallen in love with this camera. Just the other day I was looking through some pictures and was marveling at how far the tech has come since my d70 back in the day. My biggest complaint is that they switched the zoom out and zoom in buttons on us; drives me nuts! Also, the battery life doesnt seem to be as amazing as it was on my d300. Its still very good, but not *that* good. I cant recommend this thing enough however. Its been a great camera for me both personally and in the wedding photography side of things. 5/5!!

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After using waterproof Olympus Tough Stylus cameras for several years while my many Nikon cameras and lenses for film languished, I made the plunge for the D600. I considered the D800, but after reading a few reviews, it was clear that the newer D600 might be the correct "compromise." It is a relatively steep learning curve, but can be accomplished with a little effort and the investment of money and time are well worth it. I took the package that included the 28–300 mm Nikon lens and despite the weight, feel it was the right combination for the nature, landscape, portrait, and bird photos I use it for. The vibration reduction works far better than I expected for on-the-wing bird photos while sitting in a sea kayak with no tripod. It is amazingly fast to accommodate a sudden takeoff by a bird from the water and I have to follow birds flight, adjust focus and exposure (automatically), and hope for a decent shot. I have had it only 3–4 weeks and have been rewarded with excellent results. Id recommend this for anyone wanting to move up from point and shoot cameras to getting serious results. My biggest issue so far is getting the correct focus on the subject of interest—lots of competition in the frame, but there are options for that to explore.

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I often photograph dogs running and jumping and, unfortunately the AF system proved inadequate. I previously used a D700 which worked flawlessly. I purchased a D600 to get a sensor with better dynamic range since I photograph outdoors in the harsh Florida sun. The sensor is amazing and right on par with a Nikon D800, but the camera just could not track fast moving animals. I returned the camera, and purchased a D800 which locks on like a missile and tracks perfectly and is great for birds in flight too. If you dont need a camera for fast erratically moving subjects, I would highly recommend this camera. I have heard about the oil spots which happened with my D800, but cleaning a sensor is easy and that would not deter me from purchasing this camera. A bottle of eclipse cleaning solution, a lighted magnifier and sensor swabs will do the trick.

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This is a great value for a full frame camera. Functionally it works extremely well. If you are worried about the dust issue, I will say that yes it will probably happen to you. I bought a refurbished model and it still happened to me. However It is only a temporary issue that will go away after a couple thousand shots. My advice is to watch some youtube video and learn how to clean your sensor with a proper swab and fluid as it is not very difficult (takes 2 minutes). If you have steady hands, you will not run into issues. If you are uncomfortable with this, pay somebody to do it. After your photos start getting dirty, clean your sensor. Shoot a couple thousand more, then clean it again. Chances are that will be the end of it.

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I love this camera for the amazing image quality and was absolutely astounded by the high ISO/low light capabilities, but I returned it due to flaws that a $2000 camera just shouldnt have. The big one was the oil spots on the sensor, which began showing up on my photos fairly quickly. I also noticed the menus/photo review freezing periodically, especially when trying to zoom in. My D600 also had the tendency to overexpose (sometimes severely) in all modes but Manual. I usually shoot in manual mode anyway so this wasnt a huge problem for me, but might be for others. I really wanted to keep this camera, but for $2000 Im just not willing to deal with an oily sensor and glitchy screen reviews. So back to Amazon it went and Im stuck with my D5000 until a permanent fix or something better emerges.

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High quality JPEG images at default settings Outstanding low and high ISO performance in both JPEG and Raw files Fast, responsive camera when adjusting settings Wide dynamic range Raw files Consistently pleasing metering and white balance results Very solid build quality and good ergonomics / handling Very good video specification and output Dual SD card slots Built-in flash can act as Commander for multi-flash setups Comprehensive camera customization options DX crop mode in both stills and video modes 100% viewfinder coverage with high magnification Well-designed, easily accessible menu system In-camera raw processing Dual axis virtual horizon Ability to output uncompressed HD video to an external recorder Manual audio control for both recording and monitoring 3.5mm Stereo mic and headphone inputs Auto ISO selection can be linked to lens focal length Using 100 days About up 800 shots No oil/dust spots Thank you

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I must say that I was very reluctant to buy a D600 24-85 Kit. I did because the price came down so much on recent deal. I sold the lens as I had no need for it. So my D600 pretty much only set me back around $1270. Not bad :-) Ive shot 2 events so far 3 photo treks totaling about 7500 photos. Im very happy with it. Ive shot wide open from 1.4 to f22 and so far no signs of dust/oil on the sensor plate. Maybe I got lucky :-) It looks as if the size of it maybe about the same size of a D7000 but I was wrong. Side by side with a D800 you can tell that its smaller but the grip on the D600 feels a lot more secure than a D7000/D90. It a great camera. Photos and videos turn out great with proper technique and lens :-) Sorry to hear about others with dust/oil problems. Nikon dropped the ball when it comes to handling the situation. I have friends that werent so lucky with theirs. Good luck with your purchase. I hope you get a good one.

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I knew this was refurbished, but it said that it had been repaired so that it did not keep leaving black dust on the sensor but it DOES, (this was a known problem for the 600) I have had to have it cleaned once and it needs it again. At $100 a cleaning I am not happy. I really feel like I have been taken on this deal. Wish I could return it and get my money back.

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I absolutely love this camera. I upgraded from a Nikon D90 and really appreciate the full format sensor. I am able to use all of my older film lenss with this camera and now the size is not being cropped. A few of the dials are in different places but that is to be expected. I was able to use it with little trouble and Im sure after having it a month I will not even have to think about where the buttons have moved as it will be automatic. Its great that this camera offers space for two memory cards and you can use them for back-up, overflow or one for RAW and the other JPEG for faster writing. At this time I have only had this camera for three weeks but have nothing bad to say about it. I cant wait for my next big trip. I keep coming up with ridiculous things to photograph so Ill have an excuse to use it. Its not overly heavy and I have shot for over an hour without noticing any problems with the weight. Battery life is long (up to 900 shots). This camera has everything the more expensive pro Nikon cameras have but for a cheaper price in a more compact and lightweight body. It cant be beat.

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