Nikon D600 24.3 MP CMOS FX-Format Digital SLR Camera with 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR AF-S Nikkor Lens (OLD MODEL)

First of all I really love this Camera. I received this camera yesterday from Amazon after a long wait hoping Nikon might have taken care of the dust/oil issues by now as suggested in multiple forums. I am not good with writing reviews but wanted to write this one since there are hundreds of folks like me waiting to buy this camera and possible d600 defect is holding them back. This review is also for the folks waiting for a recent update on dust/oil spots issue. I shot first couple of shots starting with F16 thru F22 and I see multiple spots. These spots are quite visible without any highlights/blacks adjustments. There are two kinds of spots - 1. round spots - These look more like oil/liquid spots. I spotted 8-9 spots. 2. irregular spots - These are more like when bugs get smashed on to your windshield and leave nasty spots(may be dust?). I spotted 4-5 spots. I am planning to dust cleaning today to see if it get rid of some spots. I have owned multiple Canon cameras (5dmk3, 7d, t2i) and I never had to wet clean the sensor. I know multiple folks commented that dust accumulation is very natural but believe me dust/oil spots that you see on some d600 images they dont seem natural so please stop defending a product which has a possible design defect, it doesnt make us less of a fan of Nikon or for that matter of any brand. If you ask me I will probably keep this camera considering all other good things. I know how to wet clean the sensor. But if this problem is recurring every few hundred shots after sensor cleaning (dry and wet) I will choose to send it back. Happy clicking!

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In all honesty I thought the upgrade from a D7000 would have been very minor if noticeable at all and I was worried that I spent $2K(Kit sale deal) when it wasnt really needed. I was settled in to my D7K and my mostly DX lens selection. Fortunately I find the difference from a D7000 to be huge. The Overall IQ, the focusing is quick and nails nearly every time, skies are never blown out and the colors are so rich. It really is a different experience and with good glass pictures really come to life. Its not only the performance but the camera itself feels so much better. Its more then "just a D7000 with a FX sensor" stuffed in to it. The minor button changes are better(ae-l/af-l, recording button, the tightness of the buttons, etc), the grip feels better, I like the minor UI changes of both LCDs better, obviously the viewfinder is bigger and brighter. All and all its far from a D7000 physically. As far as the oil/dust issue. Im sure its wide spread. My D7000 exhibited the same issue(not as bad as Ive seen by some D600 though). It stopped with the d7000 after awhile and a cleaning or 2. Its no excuse on Nikons part for ignoring the issue though. -1 star for Nikons arrogance but the camera itself is 5 stars all the way! This will however cost them customers. A+ on Amazon shipping also. 1 day shipping was really shipped in 1/2 of day! edit: After constant struggles with in focus shots and the overall tone on how Nikon CS handled the D600 issue(and a ton of other Nikon deceptive issues), Ive since moved on to a Canon 6D. Lets just say I miss absolutely nothing from the Nikon. :)

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I knew this was refurbished, but it said that it had been repaired so that it did not keep leaving black dust on the sensor but it DOES, (this was a known problem for the 600) I have had to have it cleaned once and it needs it again. At $100 a cleaning I am not happy. I really feel like I have been taken on this deal. Wish I could return it and get my money back.

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I love this camera for the amazing image quality and was absolutely astounded by the high ISO/low light capabilities, but I returned it due to flaws that a $2000 camera just shouldnt have. The big one was the oil spots on the sensor, which began showing up on my photos fairly quickly. I also noticed the menus/photo review freezing periodically, especially when trying to zoom in. My D600 also had the tendency to overexpose (sometimes severely) in all modes but Manual. I usually shoot in manual mode anyway so this wasnt a huge problem for me, but might be for others. I really wanted to keep this camera, but for $2000 Im just not willing to deal with an oily sensor and glitchy screen reviews. So back to Amazon it went and Im stuck with my D5000 until a permanent fix or something better emerges.

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I often photograph dogs running and jumping and, unfortunately the AF system proved inadequate. I previously used a D700 which worked flawlessly. I purchased a D600 to get a sensor with better dynamic range since I photograph outdoors in the harsh Florida sun. The sensor is amazing and right on par with a Nikon D800, but the camera just could not track fast moving animals. I returned the camera, and purchased a D800 which locks on like a missile and tracks perfectly and is great for birds in flight too. If you dont need a camera for fast erratically moving subjects, I would highly recommend this camera. I have heard about the oil spots which happened with my D800, but cleaning a sensor is easy and that would not deter me from purchasing this camera. A bottle of eclipse cleaning solution, a lighted magnifier and sensor swabs will do the trick.

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