The Nikon D600 is a 'budget' full-frame DSLR aimed at enthusiasts upgrading from mid-range models or pros looking for an affordable backup for a higher-end body. Announced in September 2012, it's positioned roughly between the full-frame D800 and crop-format D7000 and combines many aspects of both...

24.3 Megapixel FX CMOS sensor; 39-point AF with 9 cross-type sensors; 5.5fps full-frame continuous shooting; Compatible with DX lenses; 1080p30 and uncompressed HDMI out; Built-in AF motor for non AF-S lenses

Resolution drops to 10.5 MPix in DX mode; No exposure control during movie recording; Bracketing limited to 3 frames; Wifi and GPS are separate accessories

A breakthrough price for a full-frame SLR, but you'd never guess from the features, performance or quality

A breakthrough price for a full-frame SLR, but you'd never guess from the features, performance or quality

The D600 may sit within Nikon's 'consumer' dSLR line-up, but don't expect to bag one for a few hundred pounds -- not for a few years, anyway, and even then not brand new.

Price; Resolution; Image quality; Movie performance; Build quality

Occasional minor chromatic aberration with kit lens; Heavy when fitted with lens

Hello Duxford! Why did you upload the video only in 480?

Full-frame SLRs used to be out of reach for most amateur photographers, but that's beginning to change. The Canon EOS 6D and Nikon D600 both use full-frame sensors housed in more consumer-orientated bodies.

Buy this camera if: - You want images with a wide dynamic range. - You want relatively noise-free high ISO settings. - You're prepared to shoot and edit both JPEG and NEF.RAW images. - You need a DSLR that can produce broadcast quality video. - You have a suite of high-quality Nikkor lenses.

You want images with a wide dynamic range; You want relatively noise-free high ISO settings; You're prepared to shoot and edit both JPEG and NEF.RAW images; You need a DSLR that can produce broadcast quality video; You have a suite of high-quality Nikkor lenses; You're upgrading from a consumer

You require a tough, weather-resistant camera body, You need high continuous shooting speeds; Don't buy this camera if, You require a tough, weather-resistant camera body, You need high continuous shooting speeds

The D600 isn't perfect, and perhaps this is because it's a blend of so much from two distinctly different camera markets - pro and enthusiast. Certain elements of the camera feel clunky, but then you're dazzled by the blistering performance elsewhere.

The image quality is great. I was surprised by the quality of the build(even thought there is that plastic feel)and the low light performance. No dust problems yet.

lightweight; FX; HD video recording features; Low light performance; 20 min video recording time and image quality

a bit plastic feel; but i guess i cant complain since its lightweight

The D800's little brother is a perfect choice for those with full frame aspirations.

Spectacular image quality; Faster than the D800; Sharp and flexible video

Inaccurate white balancing