Nikon D600 HD SLR Camera Features & Technical Specs

FULL-FRAME POWER. FUEL YOUR PASSION.

Finally, the power of a 24.3 MP Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor in a compact, streamlined HD-SLR body. Create brilliant full-frame images and 1080p videos. Capture every detail in stunning clarity with Nikon's superior 39-point AF system with Scene Recognition. Empower your inner filmmaker with cinema-quality HD video recording features. Nikon FX-format quality has never been more attainable.

A full-frame Nikon for your full-time passion.

If you've been looking to take your passion to the next level with full-frame HD-SLR performance, your wait is over. Now the power of a pro-level Nikon FX-format camera—stunning full-frame images, cinema-quality 1080p videos, superior low-light performance, blazing fast framing and burst rates, built-in HDR, wireless photo sharing and much more—is attainable in a compact, lightweight HD-SLR. Optimized for full-frame shooting and versatility, streamlined for compactness and value, the D600 will fuel your passion like never before.

FX-QUALITY IMAGES AND HD VIDEOS

NIKON’S MOST COMPACT FULL-FRAME HD-SLR EVER

Passionate photographers who seek exceptional full-frame, high-resolution performance rely on Nikon FX-format HD-SLRs. For the first time ever, that level of performance is available in a compact, affordable HD-SLR. D600's 24.3 megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor captures every detail with lifelike sharpness. Its EXPEED 3 processing system manages all that data with remarkable speed and accuracy, enabling up to 5.5 frames-per-second (fps) continuous shooting at full resolution. And the low-light performance synonymous with Nikon is again proven deserved—shoot crystal clear images from ISO 100 to 6400, expandable down to 50 and up to 25,600 for extreme situations.

THE BEAUTY IS IN THE DETAILS

HIGHLY ACCURATE AF SYSTEM FOR SUPERIOR SHARPNESS

One of the keys to capturing razor-sharp images and HD videos—whether shooting through the viewfinder or with the LCD monitor—is a fast, precise autofocus system, and the D600 has one of the best. 39 focus points with wide-area AF coverage offer endless compositional possibilities. Nine cross-type sensors and seven center focus points work all the way down to f/8 for extended AF functionality with teleconverters and long-reach lenses. When shooting photos or HD video in Live View, Nikon’s responsive contrast-detect AF activates for accurate fulltime autofocusing. Every moment you capture will be razor sharp.

UNWAVERING EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE

FLAWLESS METERING AND ONBOARD INTELLIGENCE

The D600 delivers consistently beautiful images and HD videos, thanks to Nikon’s intelligent Scene Recognition System with 3D Color Matrix Metering II. Its 2,016 pixel RGB sensor evaluates every scene, taking into account brightness, contrast, subject distance and the scene colors, all within the time it takes to press the shutter release button. That data is then referenced against an onboard image database for consistently accurate exposures, auto white balance, i-TTL flash and subject-tracking autofocus performance.

CINEMA-QUALITY HD VIDEO PROJECTS

PRO-LEVEL 1080P HD VIDEO RECORDING FEATURES

Nikon is committed to developing HD-SLRs that empower and inspire filmmakers and video enthusiasts, and the D600 is proof of that commitment. Shoot 1080p HD videos with selectable frame rates of 30p, 25p or 24p and MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression. Bend time with 720p HD at 60p, 50p or 30p for ultra-smooth video playback of fast moving subjects, or create slow-motion footage during post processing. Maintain your creative vision with manual exposure control, fulltime AF with face-priority and subject tracking, dedicated inputs for a stereo mic and headphones, still image exporting, and much more. Enhance all that with the dramatic perspectives and depth-of-field control of NIKKOR interchangeable lenses, and you’ll dazzle with every video project.

WI-FI CAMERA CONTROL AND MOBILE PHOTO SHARING

OPTIONAL WU-1B WIRELESS MOBILE ADAPTER

With Wi-Fi compatibility, the D600 makes sharing photos even easier. Connect the optional WU-1b Wireless Adapter and wirelessly transfer photos to your smartphone, tablet or any compatible Wi-Fi enabled device. Use your smartphone to instantly upload your shots to the web or email them to a friend. Install Nikon's free Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility and remotely control the D600—see what the camera sees from your smartphone or tablet and fire off shots!

Lighting studio optional

The D600’s built-in pop-up flash opens up new shooting possibilities—and not just in low-light situations. Even well lit subjects can benefit from a balanced fill flash for extra depth and dimension. And since the D600’s flash integrates with Nikon’s i-TTL system, it can act as a Commander and communicate crucial exposure information to two groups of remote flashes across three channels for accurate lighting and exceptional results.

Estimated Retail Price	$2,099.95
Type	Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens Mount	Nikon F bayonet mount
Picture Angle	Nikon FX format
Effective Pixels	24.3 million
Sensor Size	35.9mm x 24.0mm
Image Sensor Format	FX
Image Sensor Type	CMOS
Total Pixels	24.7 million
Dust-reduction system	Image sensor cleaning
Dust-Off Reference Photo	Yes
Storage Media	SD SDHC SDXC
Card Slot	2 Secure Digital (SD)
File System	Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) PictBridge
Viewfinder	Eye-level Pentaprism Single-Lens Reflex Viewfinder
Viewfinder Frame Coverage	FX (36x24): 100% Horizontal and 100% Vertical Approx. DX (24x16): 97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical Approx.
Lens Compatibility at a Glance***	AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible Metering with AI lenses
Compatible Lenses	AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC lenses) and DX lenses (using DX 24 × 16 1.5x image area), AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI lenses (A and M modes only). IX NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the F3AF, and non-AI lenses cannot be used.
Shutter type	Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Shutter Speed	1/4000 to 30 sec. Bulb
Flash Sync Speed	Up to 1/200 sec. Synchronizes with shutter at 1/250s or slower
Shutter Release Modes	Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-5 frames per second Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 5.5 frames per second Mirror-up [Mup] mode Quiet Shutter Release Self-timer mode Single-frame [S] mode
Self-timer	2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled
Exposure Metering System	TTL exposure metering using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor
Metering Range	0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering) 0 to 20 EV (spot metering)
Exposure Modes	Aperture-Priority (A) Manual (M) Programmed auto with flexible program (P) Shutter-Priority (S)
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Exposure Bracketing	2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
ISO Sensitivity	ISO 100 - 6400 Lo-1 (ISO 50) Hi-1 (ISO 12,800) Hi-2 (ISO 25,600)
Long Exposure Noise Reduction	Yes
AF-area mode	9, 21 or 39 point Dynamic-area AF Auto-area AF Single-point AF 3D-tracking (39 points)
Autofocus Sensitivity	-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
Built-in Flash Distance	39 ft. (ISO 100)
Top FP High Speed Sync	Up to 1/4000
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)	CLS Supported
White Balance	Auto Choose color temperature (2500K–10000K) Cloudy Direct Sunlight Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Preset manual (up to 4 values can be stored) Shade
Live View Shooting	Photography Live View Mode Movie Live View Mode
Live View Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
Movie Metering	TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Movie Maximum recording time	20 minutes at highest quality 29 minutes 59 seconds at normal quality
Movie File Format	MOV
Movie Video Compression	H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Movie Audio recording format	Linear PCM
Movie	HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps HD 1,280x720 / 30 fps HD 1,280x720 / 25 fps
Movie Audio	Built-in microphone, monaural External stereo microphone (optional)
Monitor Size	3.2 in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution	921,000 Dots
Monitor Type	Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
Monitor Angle of View	170-degree wide-viewing angle
Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator	Yes
Interface	Accessory Terminal: Remote Cord: MC-DC2 (available separately); GPS unit: GP-1 (available separately) HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector Headphone Connector Hi-speed USB Stereo Microphone Input
Wi-Fi Functionality	Eye-Fi Compatible WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter
GPS	GP-1 GPS unit GP-1A GPS unit
Save/Load Camera settings	Yes
Total custom Settings	50
Battery / Batteries	EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life (shots per charge)	900 shots per charge (Battery Life) (CIPA)
AC Adapter	EH-5b AC Adapter Requires EP-5B Power Supply Connector
Battery Charger	MH-25 Quick Charger
Tripod Socket	1/4 in.
Approx. Dimensions	Width: 5.6 in. (141mm) Height: 4.4 in. (113mm) Depth: 3.2 in. (82mm)
Approx. Weight	42 oz. (760g) camera body only
Supplied Accessories	EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery MH-25 Quick Charger EG-D2 Audio Video Cable UC-E15 USB Cable BM-14 LCD Monitor Cover DK-21 Rubber Eyecup AN-DC8 Strap DK-5 Eyepiece Cap BF-1B Body Cap BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap NikonView NX2 CD ROM