Full-frame, as it's often described, is the pinnacle of DSLR photography as it offers a large- frame sensor the same size as that used by traditional 35mm film. The Nikon D600, the little brother of the D800 , offers this FX format which, as Nikon likes to call it, is a sensor size at a snip of the...

Excellent image quality; small and light for a full-frame camera; weather-sealed; most affordable full-frame DSLR to date

Limited AF point coverage (it's too centralised); don't like mode dial lock; limited movie controls compared to D800; don't think image quality is better than D800 (despite lower resolution); no live aperture control in movie mode

A small camera with a BIG sensor When the first rumors about the D600 started to circulate on the Internet, I wondered about what kind of sensor technology Nikon would put into it.

The Nikon D600 is one of the most affordable full-frame DSLRs ever, so is it the camera we've all been waiting for?

Excellent image quality; price; handling

AF points biased towards the centre of the frame

Nikon was the first out of the gate with a mid-priced full-frame camera - the 24 megapixel D600. Targeting advanced amateurs, enthusiasts and pros who want a smaller, lighter second or third camera body, the D600 brings with it a good mix of features and a price tag that won't break the bank.

Excellent image quality; Full feature set; Dual SD card slots; Good performance; especially given its 24 megapixel sensor; Trickle down features from the D800; e.g.

Slow AF in Live View; Smaller AF coverage (compared to D800; Dual SD card slots vs.

The Nikon D600 is a great camera, designed to become a best seller as it was the Nikon D700 . The latter had a few flaws heavy, bulky, noisy in the shot, with the viewfinder is not 100%, with a single memory slot.

Compact and lightweight; Silent shooting; Viewfinder to 100%; Dual memory slot; Autofocus Live View in efficient mode; Electronic level on two axes; Possibility of remote control via Wi-Fi accessory

Fewer focus points of the other models and concentrated only in the center of the frame; High resolution; Banding in JPG

SLRs with full-frame sensors (24 x 36 mm) are becoming increasingly accessible and increasingly affordable. Indeed, the Nikon D600 is priced under the £2,000 mark.

Full-frame sensor (24 x 36 mm); image quality; depth of field; etc; Large; comfortable 100% viewfinder; Advanced controls; loads of customisable features; Reassuringly sturdy build; Two SD card slots

Grip handle could be bigger given the camera's weight; Dense menus; complicated for novice users; Video mode can be tricky to use (manual focusing; external mic advisable

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.

The D600 was a huge upgrade for me, coming from a D40. I paired this lens with a NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8 VRII pro lens and WOW, it is amazing! I am getting fast auto focus at several apertures in light I wouldn't even think of trying to shoot the D40.

Easy To Use; Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus; Fast Shutter Speed; Good Image Quality; High ISO Performance; Large Clear LCD; Quiet; Small For A Full Frame

Maybe Too Slow For Sports; None For Most Users

I use the Nikon D600 for professional work and for general travel photography. It does just about everything the D800 does -- at nearly the same quality level -- and it costs considerably less and is lighter. Resolution is excellent.

Pro Level Camera

None so far

Keep up with the hard drive size to relax on the edit or delete files. Works beautifully with any af, af Dx af Fx and older primary type lenses. Does quality before quantity. Do your research. This is a keeper by any standard. It does mean business.

Keep up with the hard drive size to relax on the edit or delete files; Works beautifully with any af, af Dx af Fx and older primary type lenses; Does quality before quantity; Do your research; This is a keeper by any standard.

11 fps? It's not a D4 or a D800E; check the cost