Perhaps in a lab. The practical difference is simply splitting hairs. I make this remark as a happy D800 owner who would shoot with a D600 without hesitation.

The D600 is faster shot-to-shot, so in situations where you're chasing the subject, even with the smaller cluster of AF points, you're able to get more shots off to capture the subject. I have seen some dirt on D600 sensors, and I hear that Nikon will offer a free cleaning. For me, sensor cleaning is part of DSLR ownership, and I occasionally clean any/all of my cameras' sensors.

the d800 for studio is better than d600? and about the durability? I heard about 250.000 cliks for d800 . (sorry for my english).

How wide do you want to be in MM? The widest I go is my 24mm f2.8 AF-D lens, which sells at a bargain price compared to many other wide aperture primes.

Hi Snapchick. Thanks for the comparison. Just wondering though, with the drastic drop in good used D700 bodies, don't you think that a user moving up from a D7000 could save a bundle and really get a great bang for the buck to go for a 700 rather than one of the new bodies? Do you find a compelling reason to make the upgrade from 700 to an 800 or 600? I just want to get your thoughts on this.

Dedicated buttons for bracketing, ISO, white balance, quality, and AF-on. More sensitive 51-point autofocus system, D800 has fully metal body where D600 is plastic/metal. Higher flash sync speed on D800 and faster maximum shutter speed. The D800 also has a flash sync terminal and uses compact flash and sd as opposed to just sd on the D600. On paper the D800 has better image quality; in actually use they practically indistinguishable.

The d800 is better- that is a fact. More megapixels, sharper video, better low light, better AF, etc. This is coming from a d600 owner. Saying the d800 and d600 is a tie is like saying the iPhone 5 and the iPhone 6s is a tie.. one is newer and simply better

Can you make a tutorial on using the D800 in-camera HDR? I do HDR, but use bracketing and Photomatix. I wanted to see how well in-camera HDR works as compared to bracketing then using third party software (i.e. Photomatix.

I've had the D300 for about three years now and i'm thinking about buying a new camera. Would the D600 be a good upgrade or do you think I should aim higher??

I wanted to ask you a question in regards to the D800 - I plan on getting a D800 next week and since I'm spending a good 3000 for just the body which I don't mind i wanted your opinion on a good starting lens. What do you recommend for the MEANTIME- I know that it is frowned upon buying a 3000 and getting a cheap lens but I wanted to know your thoughts on it.?

Excellent video. Wonderful dissemination of information, clear, fast, comprehensive. Thsnk you.

I KNOW UR A NIKON BUT DO YOU OPPS CAPS think 7D canon good for filming??

It depends on your raw settings (12 bit vs 14 bit and compressed vs uncompressed). This has not been an issue for me. You can get a 32gb SD card for just over $20. D600 files under same settings are not significantly smaller. High ISO is indistinguishable between the two cameras.

The Sigma is an FX lens correct? Do you know how good it is in comparison to the Nikon lens?

I have to say you are one of the few photographers online who explains things well. I thank you for that

The main thing that worries me about the d600 is the focus points being bunched in the center. I'm upgrading from a d300s so that would be something I would have to get used to. Do you think having more spread out focus points is reason enough to spend the extra money? Also, I'm hearing a lot about how the d600's sensor gets dirty really easily. Has that caused any problems for you?

Hi How do you connect a slave radio to the D600? THX

As long as it says "DG" it is FX. "DC" is their DX notation. I do not know first-hand if it is a good performer.

Good fast paced review for those that do not have time or patience for the fluff! We love our D800, each camera has its own characteristics and it is personal choice which one is purchased. No problems with our D800 to date with regards oil on sensor, a quick clean works rather than send it off to Nikon.

It depends on what "break the bank" means for you. The Sigma 12-24 is probably the least expensive out there, with Nikon's options over $1k.

When it comes to the USB 3.0 and 2.0 Data Transfer speeds if the PC doesn't have USB 3.0 then that's partially mute, however that's when you look at the variances in Memory Cards Speed for both read and write speeds. There is some ultra fast SDHC cards but they run you big big bucks as does the Compact Flash...

I know you Only shoot Nikon but what do you think of the Canon eos 1dx

Thanks for the excellent review.

You will need a radio trigger for this. However, the D600's popup can trigger optically sensitive strobes and can act as a commander for Nikon speedlights

I am having trouble with bodies like the D600, D7000, D7100 with heavy lenses the grips seem to flimsy. They creak and crack like an old attic. I would prefer to have an ALL magnesium body.

I shoot my Canon Rebel T4i all the time :) 1dx looks great... of course, it sells for a hefty sum. I'd be more inclined to spend less on a body and more on lenses.

I can make the D600 hit focus in circumstances where the D800 can't,and vice versa. I've spent much time with each before I made these conclusions. Everyone else's experience may vary.

D800 in DX mode (without grip) is pretty fast. 5 fps. Same speed as D700 (without grip) and more pixels and pixel density than D700. D600 and D800 are very similar cameras except for control layout. D610 is 6fps out of the box in FX mode.

File sizes are similar. A lot of the hype with the D800 raw file sizes is in 14 bit uncompressed, which is a mode the D600 doesn't have. They both have 14 bit lossless compressed. For that mode, approx 30mb for the D800 and 20mb for the D600. Raw shooting and large files go hand in hand.

SnapChick...I love your review on the Nikon D800 vs D600. The jump cuts are priceless, and I mean that in a good way. I'm on the fence with these two so ingesting comparisons is what I have been doing for the last few days. I've subscribed to your youtube channel. I like your marketing and attitude, keep up the good work.

Cleaning your sensor will not void your warranty. Nikon can address any concerns that you have on the warranty.

Your welcome. It actually tilted me over the edge from Canon to Nikon. After watching that I finally decided to buy a refurbished D600 kit for $1800.00 from Nikon. I would like to get an extra-wide FX lens that won't break the bank. Any you can recommend?

I just picked up the Nikon D800. I was shooting surging the D600 with the D7000 as a back up. I traded in my D7000. I haven't even shot with it yet. After you said it was great for studio and portraits, I had to get this as my first professional camera! Thanks Leigh:)!!!

@LeighAndRaymond

10 жыл бұрын

Holy Moly, Steve!

this video helped me a lot, one reason i went for the D610 is the Auto mode, i am no pro and sometimes i like to go easy and just enjoy shooting, also it helps if my gf is using the camera as well.

Nice clip / review, for me though (and this is a bit left of field) the classic look of the Nikon F (as used in the 1996 movie "Blowup") is what I wish Nikon would make most or all of their cameras look like, not just just the DF model (a shame it doesn't provide video), hence why I tend to like the Olympus OMD's, FujiFilm XT1 and Sony A7 series at least in appearance (pending actually using them). The only DSLR (as a Film Student) that I've used regularly is the Canon 60D (it's what my "Film School" had). One more thing, perhaps a solution to the "jump-cuts" would be to add a "quick Transition" between them so as to soften the cut; kind regards.

I use both cameras in real life to make money (wedding photography mostly). Although I think you are spot on with most of your review I can say that in VERY low light with the AF assist light turned off (it is annoying and messes up my canded shots) the D800 will still acquire focus where as the D600 is just lost. I know its was just your opinion as you don't use video much but the D800 is far better in this category as well.

Thanks! I just found it for $699.00 so will give it a whirl. Really excited to get some of those fun extra wide angle shots in the bag. Thanks again!

great video - to hit the high/low points .. thank you

i'm not gonna lie, when i saw your mannerisms i was like "aww dam it" but i gave it a shot, and the information was pretty much spot on. I guess i'm more of the "documentary" type of person, but ah who am i to judge. There are ppl out there i'm sure who love your mannerisms, and since your information is concrete, all the better. You're just one more legit resource for people with your style to look to for help. Idk if i'll subscribe yet, but ah, i wish you luck with more of your videos

any plans to get the Nikon 1 V3?

@LeighAndRaymond

10 жыл бұрын

Plans, yes. Will I pull the trigger? I don't know yet :)

Snapchick, great comparison vid. Thinking about going back to SLR from Leica, or having both. Sounds like you love your d800 and that's the way to go. :)

Please Please Please could you review the Nikon 24mm 2.8 lens !

Very good reviews. Thank you!

hiiiiiiii how are you ??? I want to buy a camera at $ 2,000 what would you recommend? Do you have page on facebook??

why do they say the d800 is more pro than the d600, and which you feel give you better colors over all

which 24-120? there a two.

I do what I like. This may not be the right channel for you.

You look a lot like Aliena from wow,love all your videos,Thanks for all the great info!

I rented a D700 and D800e this weekend. Yes, I could see the "difference" in IQ, but it was relatively small and the D700 worked better (lots of small handling details). Confirms what you, Ming Thein and Rockwell wrote: the D800e is geared to studio and landscape. I'm not keen on the D600, though next gen Nirvana to me would have likely been the 610's sensor in the D700. Thanks for your detailed work on this. Watching the Df

What - testing two different cameras with different lenses too? Kind of a letdown...

@LeighAndRaymond

10 жыл бұрын

Put a 50mm on either of these cameras. Take a good shot. Put the lens on the other camera. Take the same shot. If it's a good photo on camera A (by your own definition of 'good), it will be a good photo on camera B.

@omniambience

10 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the review, would just have appreciated it more if only one variable was changed :-)

Your pictures would look the same if you used both cameras and the same lens. More important to me is the overall experience of using the camera. Plenty of sites out there will help you compare test scenes and resolution charts between cameras. There is much much more than that for me when comparing camera models. For example, these two cameras have completely different control schemes. If one scheme works better for you, that's the one to get. Or if test charts are your thing, get the D800.

SnapChick, you're awesome!!

Hasn't the D600 been discontinued?

@DeepSnowRider

10 жыл бұрын

The D610 replaced it with the main focus being the oil problem being resolved

always love your review!!

I like the more aggro style and rapid editing. Good job!

thanks. Useful comparison. I'm on the verge of going for the D600. But for the "cheapest" option it's still vast compared to a D7000 (or D7100 which has better AF). I really hoped by now Canikon would standardise on full frame for big bodies and leave cropped sensors to the little guys on the block.

the d800 dont have any left focus problem at all not mine that problem Depends on Your Serial nr earlier nr had that problem you can download the latest firmware and it should solve that issue previous models had this problem not all but some

Keep us all updated!

Great review! Thanks.

Oh I really want to go down to 10mm to 17mm range. I almost bought a Sigma 10-20mm before I converted from a Canon crop to the new full frame. I just love those amazing extra wide angle shots.

Chessfinesse I dont know what you are complaining about. There is nothing wrong with her delivery and personally I liked her witty banter. Its so much better than a droll recitation of features. I am amused and I like that. It keeps me engaged. Good job chick.

I have read and seen a ton of reviews and that was by far the best.

I like the auto focus points section. My D5100 has 11 and I think it's great.

awesome video.

great review.. thinking of the 600 around september.

Coming from the D200 , I can say I love my D600 & as I'm not professional it's is the clear winner. However thanks for the tie/ different perspective on the part of a professional user!

Not sure what the trolls are going off on this video for. Have you seen other video reviews? Most are poorly worded, shot horribly, and miss the big picture. Thanks SnapChick- for keeping it succinct, and to the point. Not to mention a good script and professionally attractive to look at. (as for the camera comparison the d800 is a no-brainer for me, pro level, MDC-0 vs MD-DC2, just my use. great review nonetheless)

My D70 has been everywhere and back and works like it did on Day 1, 9 years ago. I'm not concerned.

i don´t get it the F4 or the nikkor 24-120 f3-5-5-6

I own the D800 and the main reason is that I own the D800 and a couple of F/1.4 lenses. The D600 has a max shutter speed of 1/4000 while the D800 has 1/8000. I'm forced once in a while to shoot in bright sunlight at F/1.4 and with only 1/4000 of a speed I would really be over exposed even at ISO 100. Main reason why I got the D800.

without a doubt the most helpful youtube photographer

It's just positioning on Nikon's part. They need every segment of the market to feel like they have a camera "just for them."

just read some of the negative reviews....apparently there are a lot of people w/ way too much time on their hands who also can't distinguish forest from trees when it comes to photography. Thanks for the review.

Both very sweet cameras. I'd love to own the D800 though :) One of my dreams to own it :)

The D800 all metal frame is a plus, not a tie, because the lens mount is screwed to solid metal instead of plastic, which is a huge tradeoff. Lots of forums cover this subject.

Cool review, helped me make my mind up, d600 it is! Don't listen to the idiots posting horrible comments, review was helpful.

With both of cameras you can't change aperture settings while shooting video.

So true!

the las one v2 i find it almoast Sharp as the 24-70 2.8 but not quit but not far behind

Cool. Thanks again for making the vids.

Too much head movement while speaking is making me dizzy! Great review though hehehe :)

It seems that Nikon is missing a camera... I think I want the D600/610's 24mp sensor in a D700. Shot surfing the other day and 4fps on the D800 will not cut it. The D800 seems to replace (even slower) medium format rigs, instead of the D700. SLRs are about speed. Renting the D600 and D800e next week to compare and see if I'm wrong.

Hmmm. Not quite sure why there is so much hate towards this woman and her review. I thought she was extremely useful with her opinion. Posted replies criticizing her "witty banter"?? Really? It's not like she kicked a lame anecdote about three guys waking into a photo-shoot with a Nikon, Cannon and Sony. Keep doing your thing, SnapChick! I'll always be here to listen.

You failed to mention anything about image sensor dust

@NickHarman

8 жыл бұрын

It went away with the 610 and Nikon fixed most 600s free of charge

I rented and tested the D7100, D800E and D610. I liked the extra reach of the D7100's 1.3 crop mode, but what killed it for me was its poor performance at higher ISO's…..and somewhat chintzy build. What eliminated the D800E with me was its very loud and annoying (to me) mirror slap. It is loud and it adds significant vibration. Nope; I do not like that at all! I had my heart set on the D800E until I heard and felt that mirror slap. Enter the D610!: very subtle mirror slap, much quieter and softer than the D800(E). For me, price was NOT a factor. I bought the D610 and I love everything about it….except, that Nikon should have made this beauty with a full magnesium alloy body. I've been shooting since 1974 (40 years!) and the D610 is a pro class camera…..so where is the full magnesium allow body Nikon?

@DeepSnowRider

10 жыл бұрын

I shoot professional landscape, wildlife and astro photography and I have no complaints on mirror slap vibration. In fact I find it better than my previous D700 and D3X. If "mirror vibration" was your decision to go with the D600 then I feel sorry for you. That and you wanted to save $1300. If money was no issue you could have rented both models to compare instead of making a judgement call. Shooting wildlife and night photography shutter sound is a factor and I have no complaints.

@lolsa123

10 жыл бұрын

DeepSnowRider i love my d800, i took the d800 over 800-e due to the quite big price difference on them in sweden aproximately 600 bucks and the only big difference on them is the anti-aliasing filter which in my mind were a too little difference to make that money worth, i chose to buy an flash, tripod, new bag for the camera and an UV-filter for my lens for that money instead ;)

@MrKdr500

10 жыл бұрын

D7100 is a 1.5 crop.

@zeljkoplavsic784

6 жыл бұрын

Nikon D7100 and D7200 have 1,3 crop mode from DX format

I went with the D800e. But you were so wrong on autofocus, they are worlds apart! D800 in af-c is just rocking fast and reliable. D600 is slower and sometimes misses. But yeah, D600 is pretty great for it's price. But D800 is so much more!

So you're just relaying stats and not making a judgement.. Helpful

Thanks!

I agree that its a good lens, It is not as sharp as the 24-70 tho. The color rendition and overall quality isnt as good either.

Dumb implementation compared to the D600's quick select. Have it on my D2x and D300s, too. Never use it.

Ah, okay I own the same. Its true. It has some flaws and its not a prime lens. But its far from "bad". For my jobs I use it with a D700. Its pretty much my "working horse". It is so versatile. Definetely a good lens to get my jobs done. To be honest the most agencies that I work for don´t care for the look we photographers aim for. I did my first jobs with a canon Powershot S2IS. A bridge cam ROFL!!! Can you believe that.

Good video

I wish you would do a Kiyomi video.

I had a D800. Hated it and sold it. I will buy the next model after D600. I am very happy with my D7000. I lost my D700. Yes, I came from D70. Good point!

The D600 has a more comfortable (for memory cards and computers) resolution and a hair better dynamic range. I like the controls on the D600 better-green auto mode is great for handing the camera to non camera geeks. U1-2 settings are great. D600 has better remote control. I wish it did more than 3 bracket frames, had an OK button zoom feature, focused better in low-light, and had focus sensors at rule of thirds (D800 doesn't do this either). Neither has built-in GPS.

I always wondered why the D600 is regarded as 'amateur.' As the general performance is pretty much on par with other full frame cameras, aren't they all in the same general ballpark? Any insight? Also, your videos are always insightful and fun. Thanks for making them.

@alwynsmit3546

11 ай бұрын

It's seen as amateur because of the following: 1) build. Don't be fooled by the magnesium alloy claims. It's basically 2 plates & the rest is plastic. The pro bodies are generally better built 2) the AF system. It's not just the amount of points, it's the make up of those points & the system itself. Keep in mind, this is the system that was taken from the D7000. I used a D7000 & that AF system is nowhere near the one used for the 51 point system 3) maximum shutter is 1/4000 vs 1/8000 on pro bodies 4) less weather sealing than the pro bodies 5) overall responsiveness & buffer Those are just 5 points

I've experienced neither issue. The person you know should contact Nikon.

The D700, D800/E, and D600/D610 are all cameras that are pretty much in their own separate classes.

I went for the D800 because of the better low light performance, in underwater photography this is what makes or breaks the camera.

I love my D800 and the D600 is a mere little shined up D7100!