Nikon D600 Announced

Nikon's new full frame D600 falls between the D7000 and D800

By Michael Zeigler

Nikon has released another full-frame camera, the Nikon D600, which is similar to both the cropped-senor D7000, and the full-fame D800.

Highlights of the new Nikon D600

• Full-frame, 24 megapixels
• Cost is $2,099
• Slightly larger than the D7000
• 1080p30 full HD video mode with stereo sound recording
• ISO range 100-6400, expandable to ISO 25,600
• Speed limited to 5.5fps
• 3.2in 921k-dot LCD screen
• 10.5 megapixel DX crop mode

Nikon's new full-frame D600

Comparison Chart for the Nikon D600

Nikon D600 underwater housings

We're hoping to see Nikon D600 underwater housings from all the major manufacturers - stay tuned for more details! Generally Ikelite, Sea & Sea, Nauticam, Hugyfot and Aquatica are fairly quick to the game. 

Update - Ikelite, Nauticam, and Sea & Sea D600 underwater housings are now out!

Nikon D600 vs D800 - which to buy?

If you are going to shoot underwater, and you are considering the D600, I would splurge for the D800. Once you consider the cost of a housing, lenses, trips, etc. - the extra $900 cost for the D800 is not a huge increment.

I like the Nikon D800 better for the following features the D600 does not have:

• Extra megapixels (36 vs 24)
• Compact flash slot
• Extra controls
• All metal body
• Faster shutter speed (1/8000th vs 1/4000th)
• Better auto-focusing (51 points vs 39)

All these features on the D800 are well worth it imho. 

On the plus side, the D600 is less expensive, and 15% lighter than the D800. - Scott Gietler

Further Reading

Nikon D800 specs and comparison

Nikon D800 and the Ikelite housing

Nikon D800 underwater photos

Where to Buy

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