The New Nikon D600 Puts FX-Format In Focus For Photo Enthusiasts

Yesterday, Nikon Inc. announced the 24.3-megapixel (MP) D600, a camera designed to deliver the image quality and performance benefits of a full frame FX-format sensor.

The D600 employs Nikon's newly developed, large 24.3 MP FX-format CMOS Sensor (35.9 x 24mm) to offer photographers a versatile camera that provides image quality and sharpness, with ample resolution to tackle almost any project. The new CMOS sensor provides a wide ISO range from 100-6400 (expandable from 50-25,600) to give photographers maximum low-light flexibility yielding clean images with minimal noise and accurate color. The full ISO range can also be used while capturing HD video in challenging light. Nikon's exclusive EXPEED 3 image processing engine interprets the massive amount of image data flowing from the sensor to quickly process images and HD video.

The D600 features a 39 point AF system with the new MultiCAM 4800FX AF module. This offering of AF modes allows users to select a single point, continuous AF, Dynamic AF or use 3D tracking to keep pace with a moving subject throughout the frame. Additionally, the D600 is ready to shoot in 0.13 seconds, with a 0.052 second shutter release.  The camera is also capable of bursts of images at 5.5 frames per second (fps) at full resolution with full AF, to capture decisive moments. The D600 features several scene modes and features to enhance creativity, including one-touch access to Picture Control functions through a new dedicated button.

The Nikon D600 gives users the ability to record Full HD at varying frame rates and resolutions including 1080p video at 30, 25 or 24p, and 720p video at 60, 50 and 30p. When shooting HD video at the highest quality setting, up to 20 minutes can be recorded, or up to 29 minutes and 59 seconds in normal quality for added convenience when shooting static shots such as interviews and events.

For monitoring and streaming applications, the image can be displayed on the LCD screen while simultaneously shown on another monitor through the HDMI, with or without shooting data. What's more, the D600 adds the ability to transfer uncompressed video via the HDMI connection, which can then be routed to a digital recorder or similar device.  

To accompany the D600, Nikon has also announced the optional WU-1b Wireless Adapter that allows users to connect wirelessly to the camera and share images taken with the D600 through their mobile device to their social circles, as well as send and download images from their camera to a compatible device. A companion Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility application for Android™ based mobile devices is also available at no additional cost.  Furthermore, an application for the iPhone® and iPad® mobile digital devices will be available on September 15, 2012. 

The Nikon D600 will be available on September 18, 2012 for the suggested retail price (SRP) of $2,099.95*, for body only, or with the AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR for the SRP of $2,699.95*. The WU-1b will be also available on September 18, 2012 for an SRP of $59.95*. The MB-D14 Multi Power Battery Pack will be available in late September for an SRP of $322.00*.