D600 Hands-On Field Test
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- Опубликовано: 13 окт 2024
- The Camera Store's Chris Niccolls checks out Nikon's latest full-framer! Special thanks to Victor Panlilio for the use of his Atomos Ninja 2.
Please forgive a few jarring edits as a great deal of footage was captured on a corrupted memory card.
Shot and Edited by Jordan Drake
Filmed on the Sony FS700
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This guy is an excellent speaker.
No the character shines thru.
I've always trusted Chris' reviews more than any other youtube camera reviewer.
Of all the photo channels I subscribe to, this guy is by far the happiest.
The 2012-2013 was a great period for full frame cameras.
Six new models were announced. The Sony α99, Nikon D600, Canon 6D, Sony α7, Sony α7R, Niko D610.
Also the iso / video / things changed so much back then, and nowadays they dont. Im getting a d610 today bc colors and most of things are same as newer cameras, and sometimes better colors. 900$ for a d610+grip+bag+ alot of other things in adorama
We were unable to test dynamic range as RAW support was not yet available. Looking at current tests, it looks very similar to the D800, especially in terms of shadow recovery.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
Great review! I pre-ordered the D600 also and waiting anxiously for it. Thanks for pointing out all the potential issues and the definite pluses on it!
Chris, thank you for this vid. I've been using my D800 (which I LOVE) for my weddings and a D300 as a back up. I finally decided to upgrade my D300 and I WAS going to get a 2nd D800, but now.....after listening to all of your points.....I think I'll save the money and go with the D600. I've been agonizing over this decision for weeks and you helped push me over the edge. THANKS!!! **Subscribed**
As Chris mentioned, it is the Atomos Ninja II. Brilliant little device.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
I know quite a few camera reviewer who have bought this camera and they all love it!
The best review at this time ! (nice work, Jordan and Presenter).
A hug from Brazil!
Chris has been a Nikon shooter for well over a decade.
The new Sony A99 supports an XLR input attachment, so I think it's only a matter of time. Personally, I'd love to see Nikon and Canon add an XLR battery grip as optional accessory.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
Very polished review...this guy knows what he is taking about, and he is very concise in how he presents the information.
Man you guys are awesome! I go on youtube after hearing that a new camera was just announced and what do I see? TheCameraStoreTV with a hands-on preview before anyone else. Not just that, but your videos are very helpful and informative yet enthusiastic and entertaining. Keep up the amazing work!
This is a super review, not often you get all the questions answered, with decent example photos.
Very helpful and so well done, Chris. I also appreciate your upbeat nature throughout your videos!
I'm not in the market for another camera yet, but this D600 will definitely be in the running when I make my next purchase.
The image stabilizer is in the lenses with the Nikon system. The quality of stabilization depends on the lens used.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
You guys really make the best camera videos! Thanks always!
You know every time I watch one of your reviews I am more impressed than before. I love the way you deliver information. You sir are a Rock Star waiting to happen.
Excellent review. Well-paced, not long and boring!
If resolution is not important, you'll appreciate the improved dynamic range over your D700. It's tough to test, but I'd still consider the D700 to be the more durable body, the the D600 only has magnesium at the top and base plate.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
Yes DX crop can be disabled. The 35mm F1.8 is a great candidate for full frame use, only about 5% of the frame vignettes.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
Yes, because he's obviously a photographer and knows what he's talking about and is extremely comfortable in from of the camera (and behind it apparently).
I agree with Thomas. Well done.
you guys the best reviewers out there for now and you guys are extremely cool!
Nice job! great review!! My D600 is on it's way..:)
what lens were you shooting with?
I got mine today, and love it. Upgrading from a Nikon D90, and he is not lying about the high ISO quality. I did some shots at 5000 and 6400, amazing. You will be impressed.
I came back to give this a thumbs up. You guys always do a good job.
Your reviews are always right on the subject and informative. Better than any other on youtube!
these are the best camera reviews by far!!!!! keep it up guys..
This is currently still only rumored. I've talked with Nikon on this and there is still no official word this is coming, or even possible. If there is an update, I'll post about it here.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
I've been loving the FS700! The dynamic range has been a huge advantage over the AF100, and I'm really happy with the images coming out of it!
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
WOW you pointing out the fact that you can't adjust the aperture in live view mode blew my mind! Thank you for that tip as you are the first one that mentions that. But regarding that; the live view IS optional right? Cause I am already used to working without live view ( I have the D200) so for me Live view isn't really necessary. ( so if you work without live view you can adjust ISO, shutter speed and aperture right?)
This is one of the best camera reviews I've seen! Love the style :D
I consider the D600 a Nikon classic. 24MP futureproofs. Has every feature. Is relatively small, "shootable". Is a great bargain too due to overblown oil spot issue. (Only affected early production runs, Nikon fixed for free for, like, a decade. Only recently stopped in 2021). I bought 2 bodies four years ago for the price of a new APS-C Fuji (or Sony). You can't beat full frame. The larger image plane is overlooked by RUclips yappers. It is IQ critical. Not for noise. For 3D pop and depth perception. There is a reason why portrait and pro photogs used medium format and fine arts landscape photogs shot large format. But shhhhh! Camera makers want you to keep paying a grand for cams with tiny sensors, since semi-conductors of this size are prohibitively expensive.
Really enjoyed that. Thanks. You are a very good and natural presenter!
I'm an amateur making the jump from point-and-shoot to the world of DSLR. Although I am an amateur photographer, my work involves multi-media so I understand the importance of a high-quality photo.
My question -- if I'm considering the D600, would you suggest buying the kit lens and honing my skills with it? Or do you think I should skip the kit lens and invest in something like a 50mm with better optics?
Thanks!
That's the Nikkor 16-35 F4 VR. Also a very good wide angle.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
Your channel is catching up to digital rev, recently loving your videos.
You can change aperture, but in order to preview depth of field, you need to flip out of live view, choose your F-Stop, and return to live view. Pretty clunky.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
Zeiss 16-35 F2.8. It's easily my favourite wide-angle zoom for the FS700.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
Thanks man! Appreciate your comment, I can't afford to have both of them, as Chris mentioned the D600 body is magnesium alloy top, bottom and back but not the front however Nikon claims that it is weathers sealed, not sure if it's built to meet the rigid body of a D700.
Great video... So helpful and down to earth! Keep up the good work, Jordan.
One thing that could be added to this video is that the D600 will allow you to switch to DX mode to take advantage of both DX and FX formats. There is an absolutely gorgeous video that two brothers made with the D600; have a look on RUclips for "Nikon D600 movie chasing the light." You won't be disappointed that you watched it. Actually, that's where I got my info about the DX mode. Highly recommended viewing.
Great review! Does the live view on the D600 do the strange line skipping/interpolation thing that the D800 does?
SUPER review. Covered A LOT of details. He had a GREAT knowledge of this camera! I just purchased the D600 and absolutely love it compared to my old D7000. Has many little improvements and some BIG ones too. I went from the D90 to D7000 to D600 and this is truly the best!!! My favorite is the ISO range is WOW!!!!!! I recommend you buy the D600!!!
You can use the aperture ring on Nikon AI lenses. Unfortunately, the aperture ring doesn't work with any autofocus lenses.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
Best video review of a camera I have ever seen. Great job..
The aperture control in liveview will NOT be fixes in a firmware update!!
it's due to the fact that the control of the f-stop is not a problem of software, but actually hardware. Keep in mind, D600 is aim to be light and small, so the design of all the hardware like shutter etc are totally different comparing to D800 and D4. Controlling the f-stop is not as easy as you think, this feature have been taken because of SIZE.
P.s D4 & D800 are made in Japan, while D600 is made in Thailand
Yes, it's in the pipeline.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
You ve just sold One here ! Thank you for awesome review !
Yes, everything is fully controllable when not in live-view.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
Chris, excellent review, as usual. In fact probably your best review. However, what are you doing testing high ISO in the middle of a sunny day? You know very well it will look fine on even most m43 cameras. You need to test it where it matters, at night in low light, to really see what low light ISO behavior is. Which you did before with D800 and other cameras. Other than that, fantastic review, thank you. I share your comments about D800's slow AF response, sold it off and got 5DM3!
Great review... Thanks for it :) And also glad you pointed out those important points in your review about the buffer size, aperture selection during live video, the lack of a PC sync although correctable with the AS-15, the 1/4000 even though one can use the native ISO 100 on it and the use of ND filters, etc. Thans!
I love the way that you do the presentation. It will be more exciting if you do tests on new lens and bodies on all brands.
Great review. You have a terrific style and directness.
nice review :) thanks a lot for all of you
how do you guys always get the first hands on preview? got to love that job chris!
great review! one thing that was not mentioned that probably is important is that there are only 9 cross type autofocus points, sensitive to max aperture of F/5.6. There isn't a center cross type sensitive to F/4 or F/2.8 lenses so people should be aware that 0 of the AF points will have cross type accuracy for F/4 or faster lenses.
Great preview...
just a suggestion: could you add to your video intoduction,the gear used;I mean I checked the 20 pages of comments to find the name of the tripod and and the lenses you used, but nada
btw I saw that I wasn't the only one,so under the 'filmed on' please add these informations
D600? like a few thousands,I ordered D800,but after waiting > 3 months,the AF/green LCD prob I gave up when I learned a 24M was around the corner,now I'm glad I waited,I'll got it...
Hey, great review!!! I love all your reviews, detailed and fun to watch.
Do you have a chance to review the Pentax k-5 II or K5-IIs?
Really good review! The only question that still remains unanswered is the focusing speed in low light. Is it substantially better than the D7000? Thanks!
very informative review..especially the power aperture issue in movie lv mode. the very first time i heard this from all sorts of reviews. keep up the good work. thumbs up!
Just got my D600 today. To clarify the point about live view and aperture control. When you're in live view and photo mode, you absolutely CAN change the aperture setting. When you're in live view video mode, you cannot.
Coming soon, with a fan favourite co-host!
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
If I didn't have a D800, I'd buy this camera for sure as these two have the very best IQ of any DSLR currently made.
Thanks! Keep us updated. I read it on some other sites-- I hope it is true even though I currently don't have plans to get the D600.
Awesome and fast review! Just a couple questions that I hope you can answer when you change Aperture manually with AI/S lenses, can you see the Live changes in Live View? and also does it have some sort of Exposure Meter or Histogram in Video Live View? Thanks!
Chris...I currently have a 5d mark iii. Do you think the D600 puts out better quality video than my current camera?
i have a d600. yes the af points are clustered in the middle, but it's not something that you really notice as being a problem. in some situations yes, but generally it's not a problem. bare in mind a d800 would load your card up very very very fast. there's a reason why the d4 has less mp. the d800 is aimed at a specific type of shooting.
Your reviews are so quick!! THANK YOU!
Just about to buy a used D600 with around 36k shutter count for plane spotting as my first DSLR (upgrading from the P510 lol). Hopefully it is one that wasn't affected by the oil issue or has already been fixed.
I just got one this week I have a D700 use it in the studio everyday I love the D600 as a backup camera in many cases I think it will be my first pick
Still only adjustable before recording is started.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
It will come. Lightroom support always takes a few weeks usually with any new camera.
I think they were talking about liveview video mode. You are right though about aperture control works fine in live view for photo.
My favorite review site!!
By far, you have given me the most info on this BEAST! Good job on selling me this camera. I will pick one up tomr.
Very cool and clean review. Id just like to know why they say d600 is the cheapest full frame dslr while we got Canon´s 5d Mark II as a full frame sensor that costs 1800 dollars while Nikon´s d600 is 2099????
sounds like a great camera and I'm looking to purchase this over the D800...while Nikon didn't cripple the D600 much and skimp on great features which is a relief, the aperture lockup in live view is a bummer mm wonder if you can do the aperture in manual mode during live view... thanks for great review Chris ;-)
Hi Chris, great Video alot of useful information, 1 quick question though, i own the d700, should i sell it off and get this d600? i dont shoot video, i am concern on the image quality, as many say that a higher MP camera are prone to get blur pictures hand held. Hoping to hear from you soon.
Cheers,
Bob.
You guys are doing a really good job. Love your program.
That was a burning question for me as well. I am SOOO happy to hear you say that. I love my 35mm f/1.8 and would have really hated to have to use it in DX mode only. P.S. Thanks for the great review and first look.
The FS700 footage looks great!
I've been watching this over and over since you uploaded it just because of your rage at 3:15 haha
Very informative review and nicely paced. Thanks for doing this.
christopher, you are right . it is a d700 in full frame form. it just goes to show that it is easily one of the best cameras nikon has made. for those of us that are not full time professionals or minted, the 600 is a good choice. however, i would say wait for the third batch. an associate of mine went back to using his d7000 for the moment - bothersome dust..
subscribed!! excellent review!! discussed pretty much all concerns i've been trying to research lately. can you review the 6D and the GH3 next? TIA!!
Some people complain that D600 does not allow aperture change when shooting videos.
Not true if you have a lens with aperture ring.
Here is how:
Menu =>custom setting menu => f controls => f5 customize command dials => Aperture setting => Off
turn this off and now you can adjust aperture with the ring, shooting video or taking pictures
Hahaha I came all way to see if the dealbreaker! would make an appearance. 3:15 was priceless.
Sold grade C D7000 with grip + 300€ for a used D610 1YR Warranty and just 13000 clicks. Super Camera, goind DX to FX is light awesome!
Great presentation, what is the mono tripod head in the opening sequence? Thanks
I tried the D600 in my local camera store today and the aperture control worked just fine in live view.
Nice review. I would like to see how it compares to the D700. Can you do such a video?
What camera are you using? The auto-focus lock, is a button that when pressed, will lock the auto-focus in place, meaning it won't hunt anymore. So let's say you auto-focus at the bird, get one shot, if it's already in focus, you can press the auto-focus lock so that it will no longer try to autofocus for the next couple of shots you'll take.
Hi Jordan, what do you think of the 24-85 ED VR kit lens Is it a good buy with the D600? Currently, i don't have a budget for the 24-70.
The BEST review of this camera, but all your reviews are fantastic. Crazy I know, but I had been saving forever to upgrade from D90 and got tired of waiting for the D800, so I bought a new D700 and used 28-70 f2.8 with the 3 grand I saved. I sort of regret it now, but I needed a new camera because I had weddings coming. I hope it wasn't that big of a mistake. ISO is a huge concern to me and I never take the 700 over about 4000 or so. Most my shooting seems to be in available darkness.
Exellent review. Totally agree with the apature control in LV.
Hi Jordan, I love your reviews seems like a perfect camera for me to buy. However, i'm very hesitant to buy because of the dust or oil issue on the d600. A lot of people has been disappointed in the issue.
MrPBNK I would suggest renting one for a weekend. Do some serious testing and see if its for you. The layout and ergonics are different than the D700. If you're using tier 1 glass you should be fine with that and good shooting technique to get sharp pictures. The resolution of the D700 is high enough for prints of almost any size. I'm a D700 with no plans to buy this camera. Cheers.
I envy your job Chris as you get to test gear I can only dream of.
Nice job Chris, that sucks they went backwards on the aperture issue.
Dave Dugdale
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