Nikon D600 Review
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If you are interested in picking up a Nikon D610 it is pretty much going to be the same as the D600 Review.
When Nikon announced the D600 it was pretty much no big surprise. What was a big surprise was the fact that they would have it before Photokina and months before Canons 6D.
The D600 is the first "affordable" FX Camera from Nikon at clocks in at $2,099.99 at AllensCamera.com. Now I am not going to sit here and run down the tech specs as most of you already know what they are. You also know that the most important thing about the camera are not the specs but how it actually handles in the real world shooting environment. AKA a "Real World Review" TM
What I am going to try and do is give you my straight up feedback from using the camera in a tough shooting situation of a night high school football game. If a camera can handle low light shooting and being pushed to its limits than it can handle everything and anything.
First things first this camera is pretty small yet it feels very nice in the hands. The one I shot with did not have the vertical grip yet shooting vertical really was not a problem at all. The screen is huge and clear and the buttons are will be very familiar to anyone who has shot or held a D800, D800E or Nikon D4. There is something to be said for keeping the same button set up from camera to camera to camera. The same holds true for the menu system. Nikon does a great job keeping the menus consistant from one body to the next.
The real tell tail sign of a quality camera to me is how it handles in low light situations. All I can say is this camera passed the low light shooting test with flying colors!!! I pushed it to its max normal ISO of 6400 for shooting football and the grain structure looks amazing to me. It looks almost like a film grain which is what I am ok with seeing in my images.
I do hear complaining about noise quit often from people who zoom in on the file on their computer and thing that there should be no grain. Or they ask me what noise reduction software do I use to get rid of the grain. The answer to that is I DO NOT USE ANY NOISE REDUCTION SOFTWARE. I welcome the dots of grain and accept them with open arms as normal.
I speak to this in the video above but if your exposure is close, somewhere around spot on to a half of a stop off you will not have to worry about grain becoming an issue. Grain and noise become and issue when you totally miss your exposure and try to bring back the file. When you push the files to the max is when you start to see issues with the image. But keep in mind thats not the camera fault, thats the fault of the exposure and who ever set it, wink wink.
The bottom line is this camera passes the high ISO test from its normal range of 6400 ISO. Beyond that I did not push it to the H modes as they are not recommended. Since the camera did so well at 6400, there is no doubt in my mind it will hold up at the lower ISOs. You can see some examples of 800 and 1000 ISO with some sideline portraits I took of Sam with the 14-24 2.8. Those files are very clean, colorful and sharp.
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Ten years after you made this, I am waiting for a D600 to be delivered to my house. Two more days. Upgrading from a D70. I appreciate your video, I learned more about the camera and the special lighting conditions of the football field.
I'm going for the same upgrade anorher year later. My D70 starts to have too many issues.
@@CreateTimeToListen I got a 24-120 f/4 but resisted the 50 f/1.8 . The 50 is excellent for product photos when selling online and just plain sharp. Also consider using GIMP on your computer for images, it is free and good. I like the full frame, and wish you success and happiness with your camera.
Thanks @@minnesnowtan9970. I still have some lenses from my Nikon F80 that I can recover. I've used those on the D70 as well. But will be looking for better ones later on. A 50 mm 1.4 or 1.8 is certainly a good investment.
2019 - just bought a D600 in great condition - great update to me, awesome camera! full-frame, finally :D
hello am a Nikon use from Zambia I want to get D600 hope am not wrong with a move please advise
Brooooooo i just to buy the d610 just to try full frame 🤣
You don't feel limited by the clumped AF points in the center?
Well, I bought one of those today, 2020 and still on a D600 HAHAHA
@@mikepawlikguitar *Just focus and re-compose. No biggie, dude.*
I love the first-person camera Jared! Although I kept expecting it to turn into a plasma gun...
Gordon Laing hi sir. I have learned a lot from you in my early days of photography.
I pushed the d800 to 6400 when i was shooting a concert and was very pleased with the results. I did post that RAW file as well for everyone to play with. But I do see what you are saying about it at higher ISO. The Mark III is much better at higher ISO's.
Lock in on Single and recompose when your shooting objects not moving and when you are shooting moving objects in continuos move the focus points to the outside with dynamic 21 or 9.
I am so impressed by your getting out and really using this camera. So many self proclaimed youtube photo gurus snap a few shots, or show what they shot earlier, or just talk about the camera. You show the camera out in the real world . So much appreciated. Im a professional, as I've been paid for weddings, events, portraits. I've upgraded some to a higher mp DX camera D7200, I still use the D700, and was using the D7000. I also use a Pentax k3, and K1.....my super low light beast great for receptions, concerts. I was looking to upgrade the D7000, and the fullframe D610 seemed to fit perfactly, but I was kind of second guessing my choice. I ran into that buffer issue, but your right; it can be worked around. I Haven't actually job tested the 610 yet. Thank you for such an indepth, hands on review. Much appreciated. I'm not worried any longer.
this was edited reaally nice, good work man :) the way you have the external camera, point of view with the edited picture coming up.. so smooth , you really take some fantastic pictures
The band is playing Earth Wind & Fire, how badass. I wish my high school wouldve had that in their bag for game days
The D600 is much better in low light but the d7000 is not to bad at 4000 and you can probably find them used for not to much these days.
Ahhhhh!!! Marching band memories flooding back from the past four years!!!! Sad to see it go, but for graduation, I'm getting a D600 after 4 years with an Olympus E-520!
I love it how you show a video of what you are shooting at and then instantly showing the photo that was taken. Awesome work, Jared!
17:05 contrast at +80! wow! think i have never gone above +35 at most.
I think they both will work well but I bet the 16-35 may be better based on being newer and the VR will help with hand held video.
I agree and think I will put a lot of my focus on shooting different lens reviews just like this.
Ha, i stayed up to post it so people waking up in the UK have something to watch in an hour than everyone getting up in the US will see the notification in their email!!! It will still be there when you get out of school tomorrow.
I live by that rule and like I said in my written review on the web page that when you step up to the full frame game its time to use better glass. Of course some people wont and will complain about how noisy their images up but we cant control that.
Just got my 600 and a 24-70 lens, can't wait to use them this weekend. This is my third Nikon, started with a 3100 and have a 7000 now. Very much enjoy the Nikon cameras and the 2.8 lenses. Thanks for the videos, keep em' coming...
You made a tremendous D600 review and also gave us a 'how to shoot high school football' class! Great job Jared!
I am absolutely loving this style of review...your getting so good at this Jared!
One of the best reviews by Fro till date.
These type of videos remind me of why I subscribed, Back to basics and more of the same kind of reviews please.
Coolio :)
These sorts of "real world" tests are so much better than the usual review videos you find online where someone takes a few test shots and then declares the camera good/bad.
I got lucky that Sam just purchased a d600 as well. I left the D4 at home because I was not going to touch it for this review. I agree with you as well.
This was a Vanguard Carbon Fiber mono pod and i really liked it.
Sometimes on the pro bodies I don't feel a need to review them but the other issue was I did not have it to long and was prepping for moving and Europe at the time.
Thanks for putting in a solid length video, Its nice to see a really good review of what will soon be my first FF camera ;D
The same thing can happen in the low, it may have more issues than if you stuck to the main approved settings.
Just bought it 3days ago, shot a wedding event with my 17-35mm. Love it. Light weight, fast AF, tough enough and it does what it promise to do. As what Flo says, don't compare it to a higher level cam. It a good entry FX. Get a good glass and enjoy shooting!
I am a Canon 550D shooter ....shooting for 3years ..... now thinking to buy a Full Frame after a long research i think i will go for Nikon d600 over Canon 6D
D800 and 5D MK3 is out of my budget
Thats the thing, its not a pity. I would fully recommend that someone without the glass does not by the full frame camera and just purchases lenses for their DX.
Very comprehensive and love the real world aspect of it. I have negative feelings toward reviews that tear new cameras apart when done from a "pixel peeping" point of view. Go out and shoot, then see it holds up in RL. Thanks, Jare-Bear. xxooxo.
This is the best D600 review on RUclips.
Great Review Jared!!!!!Keep Us Posted!!!!
I would have to agree with the post ahead of me - excellent review on several levels: 1st, the perspective on the camera and 2nd, the perspective on photography. Both so insightful. .... Thank you for both.
I was referring to Canon shooters more than that. Coming from a D90 you won't really see a difference as the D600 can go a stop lower, to ISO 100, than the D90's ISO 200, but most shooters have the luxury of being able to shoot f/1.2 and f/1.4 at ISO 100 all day, Adding a variable ND filter means extra glass in front of your lens where you might want a CPL etc., and it is a hassle and expenditure that may well get you to D800 prices if you're buying a good ND for every lens.
yea it has all the cut up rubber in it and if it rains its prob better and all.
As for the small centralized area of the 39 focus points: if you ever want to use a DX lens (thus going into DX crop mode), the focus points cover the view. Whole point of going FX is to use that full frame sensor, though.
Have you used the d600 to make the statement? They have to have differences between the cameras or this would just be a d800. Sure id love to have 51 focus points and the be able to change the aperture during live view but if you want all that your answer is a d800.
I will do my best to do that.
well, there are a lot of factors, first sensor size, nikon's d600 and d4 are both full frame sensor (which means the sensor is about 38% bigger and captures more light naturally), then, both sensors and processors are newer (400d is a 2006 camera), then raw files are less compressed which preserves more quality, and finally nikon's algorithms (from own experience) clean noise much better, with almost no luminance noise, even i work with my d5100 at 6400-12800 without much trouble
Probably the longest review that I have ever seen. That being said, I appreciate Jared's passion and knowledge.
Thank you for this Jared. Nice comprehensive review, covering ISO, noise vs grain, quality of images, focus points and a little bit of video. I'm currently on the D7000 but loving this review on the Nikon D600 and some coverage with the kit lens
Very nice review, I like the fact that you actually took the camera out into a real world environment.
hey there, you have to remember new people come by all the time and it may be their first video. Sorry it bothers you but click off when it gets to the end of the video and you wont have to worry about it.
More actual Review like this would make your Channel one of the best.
Hi, i like doing these, there are fewer of these at times because they do take much longer to do but i want to do more and more with lenses and everything.
Thank you for doing this! ive been waiting for a sports photography video from you!! great tips!
The last part is far from true. Its not about the camera only, its about quality glass and knowing your stuff. But I have shown with the Nikon D3000 that you can shoot a concert at 1600 ISO without a problem.
they released an update.
That was the best video I've ever seen from you Jared! Give us more!
Greetings from Cologne Germany!
THis is the most awsome review of a camera i have seen so far JARED!!! please make more reviews like this!!!! THIS IS AWSOMEEEE you shud become a Sports illustrated photographer!!
I'm looking forward to get that camera, thank you for the great review.
Take a look at the pictures.
Its not a deal breaker to me honestly. 1/4000th of a second is perfectly acceptable it just about all situations. Nikon doesn't have a 1.2 lens to let that much light in but they do have the 1.4. And honestly if you need to shoot at 1/4000th at F2.8 or 3.2 you can still blow the backgorund out and the wedding client wont know that difference.
I'm slightly surprised and happy I watched this video. I waited 8 months before buying the D600 because I was torn over the D800. I had a choice. More expensive camera vs. entry level Camera and some new glass.
What I ended up with was the D600, a af-s 28mm 1.8G and the af-s 85mm 1.8G.
It gives a a warm feeling watching this video 3 months after my purchase and basically I've followed your advice. Or better put let my head rule my heart.
Great Video Jared.
other way around. The "sweet spot" on an fx lens is in the centre. since a dx lens doesnt use the entire rear element theres almost no way of getting vignetting. The only issue would be your focal length shown isnt the one your getting
Hey nice review Jared. I am amazed at the pictures you can take on a whim, not even thinking about it. I have to struggle to get good shots like that. Prop to you. Keep up the great vids. I wish I could get into some photography classes around here
i am so anxious for you to finally get your hands on the canon competition for this model :D
Jared! Kudos for pronouncing the family name correctly! 'Riddell' instead of the more popular 'riddle'.
Oh, and an awesome evaluation the D600. I'm following you closely before making the decision to replace my D300.
Cheers, John (Riddell)
You dont have to motor drive to get great shots. I dont miss great shots because I dont motor drive. I anticipate the action and I capture it with a shot.
Oh man this is the best review ever. Can you do a D4 review like this soon? Thanks.
Very good real world review, thanks for the noise v. grain explanation. Let's not forget the great quality of the images. Awesome vid.
Thanx for the great D600 introduction!! Problem is: the D600 body alone may be in financial reach for a lot of people, but getting all the (expensive) FX glass might be a big thing! So either you´re affluent enough for this change to FX anyway (if so, just go for it!) or, being just an enthusiast. even one with pro ambitions, really think closely, if you really need that, if you´re already well equipped with your DX-gear! As you say Jared: it´s abt. using what you have to the full extent!
.. this is how a review should be done. IN REAL SITUATION. thank you Mr. Jared.
Great video! And you recounting what it was like in the film days brings back memories from HS. Shooting night football, indoor basketball, etc with a Minolta X700 and 3.5 glass with Tmax 3200. Lucky to get 3 or four good shots. People today don’t know how easy they have it.
Jared my man you are good, im a editor and retoucher i love photography also (im a point and shoot user) i dont even have a Dslr yet but man i cant wait till i get one...not just because i wanna take better quality photos (clarity of course.camera doesnt make the photographer) but because i want to put to use all the great things i have learned from you. you are a true Master of Photography, and even better you share your knowledge with the world. your AWESOME
I love your quote "spraying and praying" nice one! haha I like how you speak from a quality perspective first, and implement that while you explain.
I'll be sure to tell my wife to get it from there. It's a big birthday present yay! I really like how you advised to get this instead of the D800 and save up for better glass. I'm coming to full frame from a D90 which has been a fantastic camera thus far. I know I said on another video how your videos lost finding the fun in shooting. I can say that I had fun sitting through this 30 mins video and I'm a fan again.
When you just focus on getting an image that's sharp in focus and that has good composition, and when you focus on the subject of the video and the important stuff, censor dust seems to fade away.
Ha, I said it maybe 2 times while on the football field. I use that as a way to remind myself that it is not a D4 should not be compared to heavily to it. Enjoy it, did you call Allens for it?
when you set an exposure in the D4's video mode it stays that way and its separate for stills. So technically the D4 does have separate settings for video and stills like the d600.
As always, a spectacular job! The stills in the video coupled with your knowledgeable commentary provides the information that anyone would need to assist them in making a buying decision.
I took 3 pictures and felt terrible honestly. I was like I shouldn't be doing this anymore so I stopped shooting the cheerleaders and went back to shooting football. I guess thats what happens when you get older.
Hey Fro - Just ordered a D600 as my first digital camera (had a Nikon F3 w/MD4 Motordrive) since 1984. Hopefully, it will arrive in a few days... but I came across your videos and found this one very informative and made me feel like I made a good decision on my D600 purchase. Thanks Fro.
when i go to the right my exposure goes to the right when I go to the left it goes to the left. Thats the way i have always shot.
i know this is like 8 years later but i am struggling to get my first FX camera moving from DX so is it true that the Nikon D600's ISO has better quality than the D610 mentioned in some technical website?
yes.
You've got the best reviews!!
Technically its the other way around, grain is a term that can be used to describe noise on a digital sensor, since the noise is literally that. Signals generated by amplification and interference.
Depends, if you want to do landscapes, the FX will really be helpful, meanwhile the 1.3 crop will get you closer to your subject. Also you'll have ISO limitations in the D7000, i wouldnt like to use softwares to remove noise or grain as it would smoothen the image leading to loss of crucial sharpness
Can not wait for a 6d review to this level! One of the best camera reviews on youtube!
Nice photos Jared!
I remove usually color noise but keep luminance noise as it is.
Try the RS-7 with the burt extension.
Fantastic review, please do all future reviews with this structure, love it!
First, Ken does not shoot RAW, if he shot RAW this would be more of a non issue than it already is. I see no issues with my D4, I see no issues with the D600 and I am pretty sure they say its an issue with the tint of the screen. But in all honesty it does not matter and I have seen no such issue with my images.
Ken needs to shoot RAW and stop pixel peeping.
Very impressed with the thoroughness of your review! Loved the real world treatment under 'challenging' conditions as it is probably the extreme that most owners of that camera would probably take it.
great review!! please do another but shooting landscapes and video with this camera
So I do these high school sports all the time. I use my d800 and a sigma 70-200 2.8. I've found I like shooting at 1/500 f/4 and ISO 10000 (our lights aren't as good). I really do like that 300 2.8. That's my dream lens right there!
First time watching your review, Jared. Awesome job! Nice and refreshing to hear. :)
Regarding the speed of the AF, have you considered changing the default settings in the camera (which cripple its AF speed)? Notably setting the focus-delay to 'Off', and the focus priority to 'Release'. The difference is night and day.
What a classic review, one of my favs. Gonna be using the D610 to shoot some karate and figure skating for a provincial competition coming up here in Canada and this hit the spot .
Great video. I REALLY like the 1st person cam, nice addition!
they would not be a bad start at all.
I just e mailed sony again to try and get them to send me some test units.
You really need to publish your own magazine. "ProFroPhoto" rolls off the tongue. Great stuff man keep up the great work!
I have a d7000 and have shot it at 4000 ISO without an issue. There are way to many things that could be issues to tell you if there is a problem with the camera. But in many cases there tends to be some human error involving settings or lenses that its hard to say. You can tweet me a picture with your settings and I can tell you if there is an issue.
Keep in mind when Jared says "quality glass" you can snap yourself up a AF-S 50mm f/1.8G (or even the f/1.8D) for between $150-$220 USD... and that 50mm is a VERY quality piece of glass.
It's definitely not 24-70 quality, but it's a wicked all-around lens, if you don't mind cropping, you can do your running kids, EXCELLENT portrait lens, fast enough for astro photography, night photography, video...
So you don't need to spend $1000 on glass.
this video came up just in time! I'm about to order a new camera and it's between the d800 and d600. I'm ordering after I finish watching this video.
Great review, Jared. It let us see the camera in a real life situation. I saw a note in the Lightroom 4.2 readme that said support for the D600 is preliminary, so there's a small chance edited photos might look different if reopened once D600 support is official. I imagine most will take that chance rather than not being able to edit anything.
Jared will probably have a much better comment, but I was in the same situation you were in and I ended up getting two lenses. I find the 24-70 a bit of a compromise for portraits. 70mm frames weird for me, for some reason. I ended up with the 14-24 for landscape photos and a dedicated 85/1.8D that I bought used. It's fantastic.
Splendid review, Jarid, I am true fan of yours from now on!