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Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit

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Product Highlights

  • 24.3MP FX-Format CMOS Sensor
  • EXPEED 3 Processor
  • 3.2" LCD Monitor
  • With 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR Lens
  • 1080p HD Video Capture
  • 100-6400 ISO - Expandable to 50-25600
  • 5.5 fps Continuous Shooting
  • 39 Wide-Area AF Focus Points
  • Wi-Fi Connectivity with Optional Adapter
  • Includes DSLR/Laptop Bag and Memory Card

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The D600 Digital Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Lens Kit from Nikon features a full-frame 24.3MP FX-format CMOS sensor in a compact body and a wide angle to telephoto zoom lens that covers almost all shooting situations. With the full-sized sensor also comes a powerful engine; the EXPEED 3 processing system enables features such as 5.5 fps continuous shooting at full resolution. Compact as it is, the D600 still provides a 3.2" LCD monitor.

The AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens included with the D600 camera body is a zoom lens that can capture everything from wide-angle to ultra telephoto, allowing the photographer to shoot to their heart's content from day one. It features a 9-blade rounded diaphragm, three aspherical lens elements, two extra-low dispersion ED elements, Nikon's exclusive Silent Wave Motor, Vibration Reduction (VR II) image stabilization system and fast, quiet internal focusing. This lens kit also includes a DSLR/Laptop bag and a Class 10 32GB SDHC Memory Card.

The D600 camera body has features that allow the camera to stretch for the photographer's needs. Such features include a wide ISO range of 100-6400, expandable to 50-25600. This allows shots to be captured in a variety of lighting situations, from low-light to bright, with minimal image noise. The camera also has 39 focus points for wide-area AF coverage in both still and HD video capture.

Other ways that the D600 enables the photographer to focus on the job at hand include Nikon's well-known metering and onboard intelligence. The camera uses the company's intelligent Scene Recognition System with 3D Color Matrix Metering II for beautiful, high-definition images. This metering takes into account brightness, contrast, subject distance, and the scene colors for accurate, balanced photos. The i-TTL flash, auto white balance, subject tracking, and fast autofocus are all assets of the D600.

The D600 is an HDSLR, featuring 1080p HD video capture. Selectable frame rates include 30/25/24p at the highest resolution and 30/25/24p at 720p. Other useful features at the photographer's disposal for shooting movies include manual exposure control, full-time AF with face-priority, dedicated inputs for a stereo mic and headphones, and Simultaneous Live View.

The Nikon D600 is compatible with F-mount NIKKOR interchangeable lenses (both FX and DX-format), giving the photographer a wealth of options. Additionally, the camera can be used with Nikon's WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter for wireless transfer of images to a smartphone or tablet. The adapter can even be used for remotely capturing images with the D600 using the compatible app.

Compact Full-Frame HDSLR
Full-frame, high-resolution performance is available in a compact, affordable HDSLR - the D600. The camera's 24.3MP FX-format CMOS sensor captures every detail with lifelike sharpness. Its EXPEED 3 processing system manages all that data with speed and accuracy, enabling up to 5.5 frames-per-second (fps) continuous shooting at full resolution. The camera also features a fast power-up (0.13 seconds) and minimal shutter release lag (0.052 seconds). Low-light performance provides crystal clear images from ISO 100 to 6400, expandable down to 50 and up to 25,600 for extreme situations.
AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 ED VR Lens Included
The D600 body comes bundled with an all-purpose AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 ED VR Lens:

FX and DX Format
Optimized for edge to edge sharpness on both FX and DX-format D-SLRs. DX-format D-SLR angle of view is equivalent to a focal length of 42-450mm in FX/35mm format.

Three Aspherical Lens Elements
This is another unique Nikon innovation, which virtually eliminates coma and other types of aberration, further improving image integrity

Two Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Element
Two ED element offers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration - even at the widest aperture settings.

Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
Nikon's Super Integrated Coating enhances light transmission and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare.

M/A (Manual/Auto) Focus Mode Switch
This NIKKOR lens features a focusing mode which allows switching from automatic to manual focusing with virtually no lag time by simply turning the focusing ring on the lens.

Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
A significant innovation in AF lens technology, Nikon's Silent Wave Motor uses ultrasonic (inaudible) vibrations-rather than a gear system-to focus the lens, providing incredibly smooth, silent and precise autofocus operation

Close Focus
With a close range focus, you'll be able to focus to 18" (45.7 cm) at every focal length.

Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
Nikon VR II(Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization, which is tailored to each lens, enables handheld shooting at up to four shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible for dramatically sharper images and HD videos - even in low light

Internal Focusing
All internal optical movement is limited to the interior of the non-extending lens barrel, which allows for a more compact, lightweight construction - as well as a closer focusing distance

Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
The rounded 9-blade diaphragm renders a beautiful, natural background blur (Bokeh) at its wider aperture settings.

Nikon DSLR/Laptop Shoulder Bag and Memory Card Included
Included with the camera and lens is a sturdy Nikon DSLR/Laptop Shoulder bag with padded spacers for a DSLR camera, lenses and accessories and dedicated laptop compartment. Also included is a SanDisk Class 10 32GB SDHC Memory Card. With the supplied items in this kit, all you need to do is charge the battery and you are ready to shoot.
Highly Accurate AF System for Superior Sharpness
The D600 has 39 focus points that provide wide-area AF coverage and offer seemingly endless compositional possibilities. The 9 cross-type sensors and 7 center focus points work all the way down to f/8.0 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 full time auto focusing
Metering and Onboard Intelligence
The D600 delivers consistently beautiful still 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
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, full-time 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
Share Images Easily with the WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter
Using the optional WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter, users can automatically send great pictures to their smartphone or tablet and even remotely capture images from the D600. With its simple app, now when you can't wait to share that great image, you don't have to. Share it to your smartphone or tablet in an instant
Imaging
Camera Type Digital SLR with Interchangeable lenses
Lens Mount Nikon F
Camera Format Full-Frame
Pixels Actual: 24.7 Megapixel
Effective: 24.3 Megapixel
Max Resolution 6016 x 4016
Other Resolutions 4512 x 3008
3008 x 2008
3936 x 2944
2944 x 1968
3008 x 1688
Aspect Ratio 3:2, 16:9
Sensor Type / Size CMOS, 35.9 x 24 mm
File Formats Still Images: JPEG, RAW
Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Audio: Linear PCM
Bit Depth 14-bit
Noise Reduction Yes
Memory Card Type SD
SDHC
SDXC
Image Stabilization None
Focus Control
Focus Type Auto & Manual
Focus Mode Single-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M) , Focus Lock AF Area Mode
Autofocus Points 39
Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type Pentaprism, LCD Display
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification Approx. 0.70x
Diopter Adjustment - 3 to +1 m
Display Screen 3.2" Rear Screen   LCD (921000)
Screen Coverage 100%
Angle of View 170°
Live View Yes
Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity Auto, 100-6400 (Extended Mode: Auto, 50-25600)
Shutter Type: Electronic
Speed: 30 - 1/4000 sec
Mirror Lock-Up Yes
Metering Method 3D Color Matrix Metering, Center-weighted average metering, Spot metering
Exposure Modes Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Programmed Auto, Shutter Priority
Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps)
White Balance Modes Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Natural White), Fluorescent (White), Fluorescent H, Incandescent, Kelvin, Manual, Shade
Flash
Flash Modes 1st Curtain Sync
Auto
Off
Red-eye Reduction
Second-curtain Sync
Slow Sync
Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
Built-in Flash Yes
Dedicated Flash System iTTL
External Flash Connection Hot Shoe
AV Recording
Video Recording Yes, NTSC/PAL
File Size 1920 x 1080p (Full HD)
1280 x 720p (HD)
Frame Rate @ 1920 x 1080: 30 fps, 25 fps, 24 fps
@ 1280 x 720: 60 fps, 50 fps, 30 fps
@ 1280 x 720: 25 fps
Exposure Control Auto: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
Manual: Shutter Speed, ISO
ISO Sensitivity Auto, 100 - 6400, Expandable to 25600
Exposure Compensation -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
Focus Auto
Manual
Continuous Auto
Continuous Shooting Time 1920 x 1080
20 min.
1280 x 720
29 min.
Audio Recording With Video, Stereo, Via Optional External Mic
Performance
Continuous Shooting Up to 5.5 fps
Start-up Time 0.13 Seconds
Shutter Lag 0.052 Seconds
Self Timer 2 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, 20 sec
In-Camera Image Editing Color Balance, Color Outline, D-Lighting, Distortion Control, Edit Movie, Filter Effects, Fisheye, Image Overlay, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, NEF (RAW) Processing, Perspective Control, Quick Retouch, Red-eye Correction, Straighten, Trim
Connectivity 1/8" Headphone, 1/8" Microphone, HDMI C (Mini), USB 2.0
Wi-Fi Capable Yes
Power
Battery 1x EN-EL15  Built-in Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery, 7VDC, 1900mAh
AC Power Adapter EH-5b (Optional)
Operating/Storage Temperature Operating
0 to 40 °F (-17 to 4 °C)
Physical
Dimensions (WxHxD) 5.6 x 4.4 x 3.2" / 142.2 x 111.8 x 81.3 mm
Weight 26.8 oz / 760 g
Kit Lens
Focal Length 28 - 300 mm
Comparable APS-C Focal Length: 42 - 450 mm
Aperture Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6
Minimum: f/22 - 22
Angle of View 74° - 8°
DX Picture Angle: 53° - 5°
Minimum Focus Distance 1.6' (0.49 m)
Magnification 0.32x
Groups/Elements 14/19
Diaphragm Blades 9
Autofocus Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
Filter Thread Front: 77 mm
Dimensions (DxL) Approx. 3.26 x 4.5" (8.28 x 11.43 cm)
Weight 1.76 lb (800 g)

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NikonD600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit
 
4.4

(based on 22 reviews)

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91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good image quality (18)
  • Fast / accurate auto-focus (17)
  • Easy to use (15)
  • Image stabilization (13)
  • High ISO performance (12)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Landscape/scenery (19)
    • Family photos (17)
    • Travel (14)
    • Low light (13)
    • Sports/action (11)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Photo enthusiast (9), Semi-pro photographer (7), Casual photographer (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (20)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Awesome Combo and Travel camera

    I am a professional portrait photographer. My main camera is a Nikon D3s. I have needed a second backup camera for some time and felt my biz was at great risk if something ever ...Read complete review

    I am a professional portrait photographer. My main camera is a Nikon D3s. I have needed a second backup camera for some time and felt my biz was at great risk if something ever happened with my D3s. I wanted a full frame camera and video capabilities but was not wanted to spend the $$ to get a D4. I was seriously considering the D800 but was concerned about the large file sizes and the space they would take up on my computer. So, when Nikon announced the D600, it was the perfect match for me. I also had been looking at getting the 28-300mm lens as an all purpose lens and one I could take when traveling so that I didn't have to lug around all my lenses. I was concerned though by the variable aperture of 3.5-5.6. I was afraid it would perform too much like a kit lens and I would not be happy with the quality or sharpness. All of my favorite lenses are fixed apertures ranging from 1.4 to 2.8. I have been playing with this camera and lens combo since it arrived and couldn't be happier. Recently I rigged up this combo and also rigged up my D3s. I was expecting to use the D3s for most of my portrait session and just use the D600 for a few shots when needed. I ended up shooting the whole session with the D600. I was so pleased with the performance of the camera and lens! The lens is sharp through out the entire focal range and the high ISO capabilities of the D600 ensured that the aperture of the lens was not a problem. I did have a bit of a learning curve on a few of the buttons that were slightly different from my D3s, but the learning cure was short. I can see already that this is gong to be the perfect travel camera and lens for me as well. I am very impressed with the sharpness and megapixels of the camera. Although the battery lasted just fine for my session, I have ordered the battery pack as well. Really pleased with this purchase. It is a great primary camera, travel camera, video, and backup too. Can't go wrong with this one!

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Dust/Oil spots ruin excellent camera

    The Nikon D600 and 28-300 zoom lens was a great combo which I used for a week. I immediately found the upper left field on the sensor had spots, which was being reported ...Read complete review

    The Nikon D600 and 28-300 zoom lens was a great combo which I used for a week. I immediately found the upper left field on the sensor had spots, which was being reported by many people and stores on the Web. Since a permanent fix was not available through Nikon, and it recurs after cleaning, it seemed unacceptable to send in a camera monthly for cleaning (despite a year warranty). I thus returned it and decided to buy a Canon EOS 6D with the packaged 24-105 zoom lens, and added the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens. This cost me more money then the Nikon package but neccesary to get the same focal range. I can't comment on the Canon yet.

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    5.0

    Great kit

    By mufasa

    from Dallas, TX

    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
    • Fast Shutter Speed
    • Good Image Quality
    • Good Image Stabilization
    • High ISO Performance
    • Large Clear LCD
    • Quiet

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Family Photos
      • Indoors/Low Light
      • Landscape/Scenery
      • Sports/Action
      • Travel
      • Video

      Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

      I upgraded from DX to FX with this purchase. Absolutely love it!

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      • No

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      4.0

      Great product, especially for the price.

      By Rod in Brooklyn

      from Brooklyn, NY

      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
      • Fast Shutter Speed
      • Good Image Quality
      • Good Image Stabilization
      • High ISO Performance
      • Large Clear LCD
      • Quiet

      Cons

      • No tiltswivel lcd

      Best Uses

      • Family Photos
      • Indoors/Low Light
      • Landscape/Scenery
      • Sports/Action
      • Travel
      • Weddings/Events
      • Wildlife photos

      Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

      This is a powerful camera. It is a marked improvement over the Nikon D5000 that I am replacing. I bought this camera to be able to use for my photography business and have had so many wonderful experiences. I would recommend it to any one who is looking for a camera that has it all.

      • Ease of Operation:
      • 9
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      5.0

      D600

      By Laymen PappyG

      from Wilmington Delaware

      About Me Casual Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
      • Good Image Quality
      • Quiet

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Landscape/Scenery
        • Sports/Action
        • Travel
        • Wildlife photos

        Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

        The first time I went out to take my new D 600 for a "Test Drive" I fell in love with the results. Very easy to use. Such detail and depth of fields. Night and day from my previous camera,s

        • Ease of Operation:
        • 7
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        4.0

        Great camera with a minor flaw

        By Robert the Runner

        from Corona, CA

        About Me Photography Student

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
        • Fast Shutter Speed
        • Good Image Quality
        • Good Image Stabilization
        • High ISO Performance
        • Large Clear LCD

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Family Photos
          • Indoors/Low Light
          • Landscape/Scenery
          • Sports/Action
          • Travel
          • Weddings/Events
          • Wildlife photos

          Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

          Great camera but as most of the reviews I have read state, it does suffer from oil spatter on its sensor. I noticed it after the very first shot I took. Image quality is amazing though, and I have read that after about 3000 shots or so the oil problem is completely gone. I can deal with a few sensor cleanings. The camera has a great feel and feels familiar since I own a D7000 as well. I have only had the camera a week and already feel as if I have been using it for years. The 28-300 is very convenient and although it isn't a fast lens it is quite sharp. Overall I am very pleased with the purchase.

          • Ease of Operation:
          • 8
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          5.0

          Great Camera

          By morty the photo guy

          from west hartford, ct

          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Family Photos
            • Indoors/Low Light
            • Landscape/Scenery
            • Sports/Action
            • Travel
            • Video
            • Weddings/Events
            • Wildlife photos

            Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

            best camera I ever owned

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            • No

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            3.0

            I got a lemon

            By kimmer

            from Vashon, WA

            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Good Image Quality
            • Large Clear LCD
            • Quiet

            Cons

            • Lens Problems

            Best Uses

            • Landscape/Scenery
            • Travel
            • Weddings/Events
            • Wildlife photos

            Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

            Great camera, but I got a lemon as the lens autofocus episodically doesn't work (and not just when there's a busy background) and the aperture reading reads 0. Has caused several missed shots. Requesting a replacement. Otherwise the camera takes gorgeous shots.

            • Ease of Operation:
            • 9
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            • No

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            5.0

            Glad I bought this camera

            By Jmarino

            from Morgantown WV

            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Good Image Quality
            • Good Image Stabilization
            • High ISO Performance
            • Large Clear LCD

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Family Photos
              • Indoors/Low Light
              • Landscape/Scenery
              • Sports/Action
              • Travel
              • Video
              • Weddings/Events
              • Wildlife photos

              Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

              I upgraded from the D5100, which I loved. I was skeptical about upgrading due to some of the professional reviews the D600 was getting.(sensor spotting) I am so glad I did upgrade and I decided to get this lens along with it instead of just the body. Another wise decision on my part. If you are trying to decide as I was, go for it! You won't be sorry. You will love how easy it is go from the menu driven type cameras to the more professional D600. Trust me you will just love it. I shoot manual and love that I can make setting changes so fast. The lens is really sharp and taking photos at higher ISOs is just plain awesome. Even in very poor indoor lighting, shooting hand held at 1/15, f5.6 ISO 1000, the photos were sharp and very little shadow noise. I had to enlarge beyond 11x14 to even see the noise. So,if you are on the fence in making a decision.....go for it, you won't be sorry you did. Oh and so far I have not seen any spotting but I bought a cleaning kit just in case. They are a good thing to have for any camera. Used it on my 5100 which had never been cleaned. So there you go, if you are worried about the spotting, buy a cleaning kit. Don't let that worry stop you from buying this camera, you may never even see any spotting.

              • Ease of Operation:
              • 10
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              • No

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              4.0

              best value for the price

              By xpressions

              from nj

              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
              • Fast Shutter Speed
              • Good Image Quality
              • Good Image Stabilization
              • High ISO Performance
              • Large Clear LCD
              • Quiet

              Cons

              • Short Battery Life

              Best Uses

              • Family Photos
              • Landscape/Scenery
              • Sports/Action
              • Travel
              • Video
              • Weddings/Events

              Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

              best upgragde from DX to Fx. and not heavy on the wallet. the oil spot issue i have not experienced yet. guess they have "resolved" it.

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              • No

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              1.0

              Dust/Oil spots ruin excellent camera

              By RDash

              from Dallas, TX

              About Me Casual Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Builtin Flash
              • Builtin Hdr
              • Dual Sd Memory Slot

              Cons

              • Spots On Sensor

              Best Uses

                Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                The Nikon D600 and 28-300 zoom lens was a great combo which I used for a week. I immediately found the upper left field on the sensor had spots, which was being reported by many people and stores on the Web. Since a permanent fix was not available through Nikon, and it recurs after cleaning, it seemed unacceptable to send in a camera monthly for cleaning (despite a year warranty). I thus returned it and decided to buy a Canon EOS 6D with the packaged 24-105 zoom lens, and added the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens. This cost me more money then the Nikon package but neccesary to get the same focal range. I can't comment on the Canon yet.

                • Ease of Operation:
                • 8
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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                5.0

                nice package for the money

                By radmancoral

                from Miami, fl

                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Excellent Quality
                • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                • Good Image Quality
                • Good Image Stabilization
                • High ISO Performance
                • Large Clear LCD
                • Serious Professional Came

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Family Photos
                  • Landscape/Scenery
                  • Wildlife photos

                  Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                  there is no question that the camera and less are excellent, but the value comes with the very large camera bag and the 32Gb memory card. Very nice package, if you are interested in the 28-300mm zoom, which by the way, works very nice.

                  • Ease of Operation:
                  • 7
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                  • No

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                  3.0

                  Disappointed

                  By chr

                  from Tallahassee, FL

                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                  • Fast Shutter Speed
                  • Good Image Quality
                  • Good Image Stabilization

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Family Photos
                    • Indoors/Low Light
                    • Landscape/Scenery

                    Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                    I loved this camera for the picture quality except for the spots in the pictures that came from internal debris on the sensor. I have been wanting a full frame DSLR for a while and was so excited when I found the D600. I really hated to return the camera (tried 2 different ones) but I can't deal with something new that has a flaw.

                    • Ease of Operation:
                    • 5
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

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                    4.0

                    Phenomenal Package

                    By DG

                    from Orange County, CA

                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                    • Fast Shutter Speed
                    • Good Image Quality
                    • Good Image Stabilization
                    • High ISO Performance
                    • Large Clear LCD

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Family Photos
                      • Indoors/Low Light
                      • Landscape/Scenery
                      • Sports/Action
                      • Video

                      Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                      I am a not a professional photographer and use this only for family photographs. I've been using older DSLRs for years, but this is such a monumental improvement over prior cameras, its almost overwhelming. I recommend anyone who is not a pro and buys this camera should also buy the dummy's guide to using the camera - it's a quick tutorial in all of the basic, and more advanced features. I haven't yet found anything I don't like about the camera. The only downside to the Package Deal is the camera bag - it's ridiculously bulky, and I've just stored it away and will never use it.

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                      • No

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                      5.0

                      Awesome Combo and Travel camera

                      By Richterkessing Photography

                      from Atlanta, GA

                      About Me Pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy To Use
                      • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                      • Fast Shutter Speed
                      • Good Image Quality
                      • Good Image Stabilization
                      • High ISO Performance
                      • Large Clear LCD

                      Cons

                      • Heavy

                      Best Uses

                      • Indoors/Low Light
                      • Landscape/Scenery
                      • Travel
                      • Video

                      Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                      I am a professional portrait photographer. My main camera is a Nikon D3s. I have needed a second backup camera for some time and felt my biz was at great risk if something ever happened with my D3s. I wanted a full frame camera and video capabilities but was not wanted to spend the $$ to get a D4. I was seriously considering the D800 but was concerned about the large file sizes and the space they would take up on my computer. So, when Nikon announced the D600, it was the perfect match for me. I also had been looking at getting the 28-300mm lens as an all purpose lens and one I could take when traveling so that I didn't have to lug around all my lenses. I was concerned though by the variable aperture of 3.5-5.6. I was afraid it would perform too much like a kit lens and I would not be happy with the quality or sharpness. All of my favorite lenses are fixed apertures ranging from 1.4 to 2.8. I have been playing with this camera and lens combo since it arrived and couldn't be happier. Recently I rigged up this combo and also rigged up my D3s. I was expecting to use the D3s for most of my portrait session and just use the D600 for a few shots when needed. I ended up shooting the whole session with the D600. I was so pleased with the performance of the camera and lens! The lens is sharp through out the entire focal range and the high ISO capabilities of the D600 ensured that the aperture of the lens was not a problem. I did have a bit of a learning curve on a few of the buttons that were slightly different from my D3s, but the learning cure was short. I can see already that this is gong to be the perfect travel camera and lens for me as well. I am very impressed with the sharpness and megapixels of the camera. Although the battery lasted just fine for my session, I have ordered the battery pack as well. Really pleased with this purchase. It is a great primary camera, travel camera, video, and backup too. Can't go wrong with this one!

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                      • No

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                      5.0

                      D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/

                      By ChristieToo

                      from Marblehead, MA

                      About Me Photo Enthusiast

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy To Use
                      • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                      • Fast Shutter Speed
                      • Good Image Quality
                      • Good Image Stabilization
                      • High ISO Performance
                      • Large Clear LCD
                      • Quiet

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Family Photos
                        • Landscape/Scenery
                        • Travel
                        • Video

                        Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                        My Nikon D600 has been a treasure to use. It is a big upgrade from my Nikon D200.
                        It is new enough to me that I cannot elaborate on details yet. Sorry.

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                        5.0

                        solid camera

                        By Arlene

                        from Salt lake City, Utah

                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy To Use
                        • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                        • Fast Shutter Speed
                        • Good Image Quality
                        • Good Image Stabilization
                        • High ISO Performance
                        • Large Clear LCD
                        • Quiet

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Family Photos
                          • Indoors/Low Light
                          • Landscape/Scenery
                          • Video

                          Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                          this camera is built like a tank.

                          • Ease of Operation:
                          • 10
                          • Was this a gift?:
                          • No

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                          5.0

                          Great Product

                          By Spartacus

                          from Dallas, TX

                          About Me Photo Enthusiast

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy To Use
                          • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                          • Good Image Quality
                          • High ISO Performance
                          • Quiet

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Family Photos
                            • Indoors/Low Light
                            • Landscape/Scenery
                            • Sports/Action
                            • Travel
                            • Video
                            • Wildlife photos

                            Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                            D600 feels quite solid in my hands at least especially when you hook the 28-300 lens! Its perfect for me to take travel pictures.

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                            • No

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                            4.0

                            Great Value

                            By Maddog

                            from Midland, GA

                            About Me Photo Enthusiast

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Kit A Great Value

                            Cons

                            • Heavy

                            Best Uses

                            • Family Photos
                            • Indoors/Low Light
                            • Landscape/Scenery
                            • Travel

                            Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                            Not being professional astute to easily master the D800 but wanting to step up to FX format, this is an excellent camera. When coupled with the 28-300 mm lens the whole camera is rather heavy. So I turned around and bought tghe 24-86 mm the folowing week (from B&H)

                            • Ease of Operation:
                            • 7
                            • Was this a gift?:
                            • No

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                            5.0

                            Awesome camera

                            By Kumar

                            from Silver spring md

                            About Me Casual Photographer

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Easy To Use
                            • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Family Photos

                              Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                              Very user friendly and the cost for an FX is never comparable

                              • Ease of Operation:
                              • 10
                              • Was this a gift?:
                              • Yes

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                              5.0

                              Great Professional Camera

                              By Michael

                              from Jennings, LA

                              About Me Pro Photographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                              • Fast Shutter Speed
                              • Good Image Quality
                              • Good Image Stabilization
                              • Large Clear LCD

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Family Photos
                                • Indoors/Low Light
                                • Landscape/Scenery
                                • Sports/Action
                                • Weddings/Events

                                Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                                Great for professional photography. Perfect number of megapixels. Great resolution and ease of use for professionals. Not recommended for beginners or simple enthusiasts.

                                • Ease of Operation:
                                • 8
                                • Was this a gift?:
                                • No

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                                5.0

                                great system

                                By ole andy j

                                from Chadds Ford, PA

                                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Easy To Use
                                • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                                • Fast Shutter Speed
                                • Good Image Quality
                                • Good Image Stabilization
                                • Quiet

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Landscape/Scenery
                                  • Travel
                                  • Wildlife photos

                                  Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                                  So far I have been transitioning from the D 300S
                                  Impressive
                                  Looking forward to winter shots.

                                  • Ease of Operation:
                                  • 8
                                  • Was this a gift?:
                                  • No

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                                  NikonD600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit
                                   
                                  4.4

                                  (based on 22 reviews)

                                  Ratings Distribution

                                  • 5 Stars

                                     

                                    (13)

                                  • 4 Stars

                                     

                                    (6)

                                  • 3 Stars

                                     

                                    (2)

                                  • 2 Stars

                                     

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                                    (1)

                                  91%

                                  of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

                                  Pros

                                  • Good image quality (18)
                                  • Fast / accurate auto-focus (17)
                                  • Easy to use (15)
                                  • Image stabilization (13)
                                  • High ISO performance (12)

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Landscape/scenery (19)
                                    • Family photos (17)
                                    • Travel (14)
                                    • Low light (13)
                                    • Sports/action (11)
                                      • Reviewer Profile:
                                      • Photo enthusiast (9), Semi-pro photographer (7), Casual photographer (3)
                                      • Was this a gift?:
                                      • No (20)

                                    Most Liked Positive Review

                                     

                                    Awesome Combo and Travel camera

                                    I am a professional portrait photographer. My main camera is a Nikon D3s. I have needed a second backup camera for some time and felt my biz was at great risk if something ever ...Read complete review

                                    I am a professional portrait photographer. My main camera is a Nikon D3s. I have needed a second backup camera for some time and felt my biz was at great risk if something ever happened with my D3s. I wanted a full frame camera and video capabilities but was not wanted to spend the $$ to get a D4. I was seriously considering the D800 but was concerned about the large file sizes and the space they would take up on my computer. So, when Nikon announced the D600, it was the perfect match for me. I also had been looking at getting the 28-300mm lens as an all purpose lens and one I could take when traveling so that I didn't have to lug around all my lenses. I was concerned though by the variable aperture of 3.5-5.6. I was afraid it would perform too much like a kit lens and I would not be happy with the quality or sharpness. All of my favorite lenses are fixed apertures ranging from 1.4 to 2.8. I have been playing with this camera and lens combo since it arrived and couldn't be happier. Recently I rigged up this combo and also rigged up my D3s. I was expecting to use the D3s for most of my portrait session and just use the D600 for a few shots when needed. I ended up shooting the whole session with the D600. I was so pleased with the performance of the camera and lens! The lens is sharp through out the entire focal range and the high ISO capabilities of the D600 ensured that the aperture of the lens was not a problem. I did have a bit of a learning curve on a few of the buttons that were slightly different from my D3s, but the learning cure was short. I can see already that this is gong to be the perfect travel camera and lens for me as well. I am very impressed with the sharpness and megapixels of the camera. Although the battery lasted just fine for my session, I have ordered the battery pack as well. Really pleased with this purchase. It is a great primary camera, travel camera, video, and backup too. Can't go wrong with this one!

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                                    Most Liked Negative Review

                                     

                                    Dust/Oil spots ruin excellent camera

                                    The Nikon D600 and 28-300 zoom lens was a great combo which I used for a week. I immediately found the upper left field on the sensor had spots, which was being reported ...Read complete review

                                    The Nikon D600 and 28-300 zoom lens was a great combo which I used for a week. I immediately found the upper left field on the sensor had spots, which was being reported by many people and stores on the Web. Since a permanent fix was not available through Nikon, and it recurs after cleaning, it seemed unacceptable to send in a camera monthly for cleaning (despite a year warranty). I thus returned it and decided to buy a Canon EOS 6D with the packaged 24-105 zoom lens, and added the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens. This cost me more money then the Nikon package but neccesary to get the same focal range. I can't comment on the Canon yet.

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                                    5.0

                                    Great kit

                                    By mufasa

                                    from Dallas, TX

                                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Easy To Use
                                    • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                                    • Fast Shutter Speed
                                    • Good Image Quality
                                    • Good Image Stabilization
                                    • High ISO Performance
                                    • Large Clear LCD
                                    • Quiet

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Family Photos
                                      • Indoors/Low Light
                                      • Landscape/Scenery
                                      • Sports/Action
                                      • Travel
                                      • Video

                                      Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                                      I upgraded from DX to FX with this purchase. Absolutely love it!

                                      • Was this a gift?:
                                      • No

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                                      4.0

                                      Great product, especially for the price.

                                      By Rod in Brooklyn

                                      from Brooklyn, NY

                                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Easy To Use
                                      • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                                      • Fast Shutter Speed
                                      • Good Image Quality
                                      • Good Image Stabilization
                                      • High ISO Performance
                                      • Large Clear LCD
                                      • Quiet

                                      Cons

                                      • No tiltswivel lcd

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Family Photos
                                      • Indoors/Low Light
                                      • Landscape/Scenery
                                      • Sports/Action
                                      • Travel
                                      • Weddings/Events
                                      • Wildlife photos

                                      Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                                      This is a powerful camera. It is a marked improvement over the Nikon D5000 that I am replacing. I bought this camera to be able to use for my photography business and have had so many wonderful experiences. I would recommend it to any one who is looking for a camera that has it all.

                                      • Ease of Operation:
                                      • 9
                                      • Was this a gift?:
                                      • No

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                                      5.0

                                      D600

                                      By Laymen PappyG

                                      from Wilmington Delaware

                                      About Me Casual Photographer

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Easy To Use
                                      • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                                      • Good Image Quality
                                      • Quiet

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Landscape/Scenery
                                        • Sports/Action
                                        • Travel
                                        • Wildlife photos

                                        Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                                        The first time I went out to take my new D 600 for a "Test Drive" I fell in love with the results. Very easy to use. Such detail and depth of fields. Night and day from my previous camera,s

                                        • Ease of Operation:
                                        • 7
                                        • Was this a gift?:
                                        • No

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                                        4.0

                                        Great camera with a minor flaw

                                        By Robert the Runner

                                        from Corona, CA

                                        About Me Photography Student

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Easy To Use
                                        • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                                        • Fast Shutter Speed
                                        • Good Image Quality
                                        • Good Image Stabilization
                                        • High ISO Performance
                                        • Large Clear LCD

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Family Photos
                                          • Indoors/Low Light
                                          • Landscape/Scenery
                                          • Sports/Action
                                          • Travel
                                          • Weddings/Events
                                          • Wildlife photos

                                          Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                                          Great camera but as most of the reviews I have read state, it does suffer from oil spatter on its sensor. I noticed it after the very first shot I took. Image quality is amazing though, and I have read that after about 3000 shots or so the oil problem is completely gone. I can deal with a few sensor cleanings. The camera has a great feel and feels familiar since I own a D7000 as well. I have only had the camera a week and already feel as if I have been using it for years. The 28-300 is very convenient and although it isn't a fast lens it is quite sharp. Overall I am very pleased with the purchase.

                                          • Ease of Operation:
                                          • 8
                                          • Was this a gift?:
                                          • No

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                                          5.0

                                          Great Camera

                                          By morty the photo guy

                                          from west hartford, ct

                                          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Easy To Use

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Family Photos
                                            • Indoors/Low Light
                                            • Landscape/Scenery
                                            • Sports/Action
                                            • Travel
                                            • Video
                                            • Weddings/Events
                                            • Wildlife photos

                                            Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                                            best camera I ever owned

                                            • Was this a gift?:
                                            • No

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                                            3.0

                                            I got a lemon

                                            By kimmer

                                            from Vashon, WA

                                            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                            • Easy To Use
                                            • Good Image Quality
                                            • Large Clear LCD
                                            • Quiet

                                            Cons

                                            • Lens Problems

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Landscape/Scenery
                                            • Travel
                                            • Weddings/Events
                                            • Wildlife photos

                                            Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                                            Great camera, but I got a lemon as the lens autofocus episodically doesn't work (and not just when there's a busy background) and the aperture reading reads 0. Has caused several missed shots. Requesting a replacement. Otherwise the camera takes gorgeous shots.

                                            • Ease of Operation:
                                            • 9
                                            • Was this a gift?:
                                            • No

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                                            5.0

                                            Glad I bought this camera

                                            By Jmarino

                                            from Morgantown WV

                                            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                            Pros

                                            • Easy To Use
                                            • Good Image Quality
                                            • Good Image Stabilization
                                            • High ISO Performance
                                            • Large Clear LCD

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Family Photos
                                              • Indoors/Low Light
                                              • Landscape/Scenery
                                              • Sports/Action
                                              • Travel
                                              • Video
                                              • Weddings/Events
                                              • Wildlife photos

                                              Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                                              I upgraded from the D5100, which I loved. I was skeptical about upgrading due to some of the professional reviews the D600 was getting.(sensor spotting) I am so glad I did upgrade and I decided to get this lens along with it instead of just the body. Another wise decision on my part. If you are trying to decide as I was, go for it! You won't be sorry. You will love how easy it is go from the menu driven type cameras to the more professional D600. Trust me you will just love it. I shoot manual and love that I can make setting changes so fast. The lens is really sharp and taking photos at higher ISOs is just plain awesome. Even in very poor indoor lighting, shooting hand held at 1/15, f5.6 ISO 1000, the photos were sharp and very little shadow noise. I had to enlarge beyond 11x14 to even see the noise. So,if you are on the fence in making a decision.....go for it, you won't be sorry you did. Oh and so far I have not seen any spotting but I bought a cleaning kit just in case. They are a good thing to have for any camera. Used it on my 5100 which had never been cleaned. So there you go, if you are worried about the spotting, buy a cleaning kit. Don't let that worry stop you from buying this camera, you may never even see any spotting.

                                              • Ease of Operation:
                                              • 10
                                              • Was this a gift?:
                                              • No

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                                              4.0

                                              best value for the price

                                              By xpressions

                                              from nj

                                              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Easy To Use
                                              • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                                              • Fast Shutter Speed
                                              • Good Image Quality
                                              • Good Image Stabilization
                                              • High ISO Performance
                                              • Large Clear LCD
                                              • Quiet

                                              Cons

                                              • Short Battery Life

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Family Photos
                                              • Landscape/Scenery
                                              • Sports/Action
                                              • Travel
                                              • Video
                                              • Weddings/Events

                                              Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                                              best upgragde from DX to Fx. and not heavy on the wallet. the oil spot issue i have not experienced yet. guess they have "resolved" it.

                                              • Was this a gift?:
                                              • No

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                                              1.0

                                              Dust/Oil spots ruin excellent camera

                                              By RDash

                                              from Dallas, TX

                                              About Me Casual Photographer

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Builtin Flash
                                              • Builtin Hdr
                                              • Dual Sd Memory Slot

                                              Cons

                                              • Spots On Sensor

                                              Best Uses

                                                Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                                                The Nikon D600 and 28-300 zoom lens was a great combo which I used for a week. I immediately found the upper left field on the sensor had spots, which was being reported by many people and stores on the Web. Since a permanent fix was not available through Nikon, and it recurs after cleaning, it seemed unacceptable to send in a camera monthly for cleaning (despite a year warranty). I thus returned it and decided to buy a Canon EOS 6D with the packaged 24-105 zoom lens, and added the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens. This cost me more money then the Nikon package but neccesary to get the same focal range. I can't comment on the Canon yet.

                                                • Ease of Operation:
                                                • 8
                                                • Was this a gift?:
                                                • No

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                                                5.0

                                                nice package for the money

                                                By radmancoral

                                                from Miami, fl

                                                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                                Verified Buyer

                                                Pros

                                                • Excellent Quality
                                                • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                                                • Good Image Quality
                                                • Good Image Stabilization
                                                • High ISO Performance
                                                • Large Clear LCD
                                                • Serious Professional Came

                                                Cons

                                                  Best Uses

                                                  • Family Photos
                                                  • Landscape/Scenery
                                                  • Wildlife photos

                                                  Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                                                  there is no question that the camera and less are excellent, but the value comes with the very large camera bag and the 32Gb memory card. Very nice package, if you are interested in the 28-300mm zoom, which by the way, works very nice.

                                                  • Ease of Operation:
                                                  • 7
                                                  • Was this a gift?:
                                                  • No

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                                                  3.0

                                                  Disappointed

                                                  By chr

                                                  from Tallahassee, FL

                                                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                                  Verified Buyer

                                                  Pros

                                                  • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                                                  • Fast Shutter Speed
                                                  • Good Image Quality
                                                  • Good Image Stabilization

                                                  Cons

                                                    Best Uses

                                                    • Family Photos
                                                    • Indoors/Low Light
                                                    • Landscape/Scenery

                                                    Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                                                    I loved this camera for the picture quality except for the spots in the pictures that came from internal debris on the sensor. I have been wanting a full frame DSLR for a while and was so excited when I found the D600. I really hated to return the camera (tried 2 different ones) but I can't deal with something new that has a flaw.

                                                    • Ease of Operation:
                                                    • 5
                                                    • Was this a gift?:
                                                    • No

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                                                    4.0

                                                    Phenomenal Package

                                                    By DG

                                                    from Orange County, CA

                                                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                                    Verified Buyer

                                                    Pros

                                                    • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                                                    • Fast Shutter Speed
                                                    • Good Image Quality
                                                    • Good Image Stabilization
                                                    • High ISO Performance
                                                    • Large Clear LCD

                                                    Cons

                                                      Best Uses

                                                      • Family Photos
                                                      • Indoors/Low Light
                                                      • Landscape/Scenery
                                                      • Sports/Action
                                                      • Video

                                                      Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                                                      I am a not a professional photographer and use this only for family photographs. I've been using older DSLRs for years, but this is such a monumental improvement over prior cameras, its almost overwhelming. I recommend anyone who is not a pro and buys this camera should also buy the dummy's guide to using the camera - it's a quick tutorial in all of the basic, and more advanced features. I haven't yet found anything I don't like about the camera. The only downside to the Package Deal is the camera bag - it's ridiculously bulky, and I've just stored it away and will never use it.

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                                                      • No

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                                                      5.0

                                                      Awesome Combo and Travel camera

                                                      By Richterkessing Photography

                                                      from Atlanta, GA

                                                      About Me Pro Photographer

                                                      Verified Buyer

                                                      Pros

                                                      • Easy To Use
                                                      • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                                                      • Fast Shutter Speed
                                                      • Good Image Quality
                                                      • Good Image Stabilization
                                                      • High ISO Performance
                                                      • Large Clear LCD

                                                      Cons

                                                      • Heavy

                                                      Best Uses

                                                      • Indoors/Low Light
                                                      • Landscape/Scenery
                                                      • Travel
                                                      • Video

                                                      Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                                                      I am a professional portrait photographer. My main camera is a Nikon D3s. I have needed a second backup camera for some time and felt my biz was at great risk if something ever happened with my D3s. I wanted a full frame camera and video capabilities but was not wanted to spend the $$ to get a D4. I was seriously considering the D800 but was concerned about the large file sizes and the space they would take up on my computer. So, when Nikon announced the D600, it was the perfect match for me. I also had been looking at getting the 28-300mm lens as an all purpose lens and one I could take when traveling so that I didn't have to lug around all my lenses. I was concerned though by the variable aperture of 3.5-5.6. I was afraid it would perform too much like a kit lens and I would not be happy with the quality or sharpness. All of my favorite lenses are fixed apertures ranging from 1.4 to 2.8. I have been playing with this camera and lens combo since it arrived and couldn't be happier. Recently I rigged up this combo and also rigged up my D3s. I was expecting to use the D3s for most of my portrait session and just use the D600 for a few shots when needed. I ended up shooting the whole session with the D600. I was so pleased with the performance of the camera and lens! The lens is sharp through out the entire focal range and the high ISO capabilities of the D600 ensured that the aperture of the lens was not a problem. I did have a bit of a learning curve on a few of the buttons that were slightly different from my D3s, but the learning cure was short. I can see already that this is gong to be the perfect travel camera and lens for me as well. I am very impressed with the sharpness and megapixels of the camera. Although the battery lasted just fine for my session, I have ordered the battery pack as well. Really pleased with this purchase. It is a great primary camera, travel camera, video, and backup too. Can't go wrong with this one!

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                                                      • No

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                                                      5.0

                                                      D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/

                                                      By ChristieToo

                                                      from Marblehead, MA

                                                      About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                                      Verified Buyer

                                                      Pros

                                                      • Easy To Use
                                                      • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                                                      • Fast Shutter Speed
                                                      • Good Image Quality
                                                      • Good Image Stabilization
                                                      • High ISO Performance
                                                      • Large Clear LCD
                                                      • Quiet

                                                      Cons

                                                        Best Uses

                                                        • Family Photos
                                                        • Landscape/Scenery
                                                        • Travel
                                                        • Video

                                                        Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                                                        My Nikon D600 has been a treasure to use. It is a big upgrade from my Nikon D200.
                                                        It is new enough to me that I cannot elaborate on details yet. Sorry.

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                                                        5.0

                                                        solid camera

                                                        By Arlene

                                                        from Salt lake City, Utah

                                                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                                        Verified Buyer

                                                        Pros

                                                        • Easy To Use
                                                        • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                                                        • Fast Shutter Speed
                                                        • Good Image Quality
                                                        • Good Image Stabilization
                                                        • High ISO Performance
                                                        • Large Clear LCD
                                                        • Quiet

                                                        Cons

                                                          Best Uses

                                                          • Family Photos
                                                          • Indoors/Low Light
                                                          • Landscape/Scenery
                                                          • Video

                                                          Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                                                          this camera is built like a tank.

                                                          • Ease of Operation:
                                                          • 10
                                                          • Was this a gift?:
                                                          • No

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                                                          5.0

                                                          Great Product

                                                          By Spartacus

                                                          from Dallas, TX

                                                          About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                                          Verified Buyer

                                                          Pros

                                                          • Easy To Use
                                                          • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                                                          • Good Image Quality
                                                          • High ISO Performance
                                                          • Quiet

                                                          Cons

                                                            Best Uses

                                                            • Family Photos
                                                            • Indoors/Low Light
                                                            • Landscape/Scenery
                                                            • Sports/Action
                                                            • Travel
                                                            • Video
                                                            • Wildlife photos

                                                            Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                                                            D600 feels quite solid in my hands at least especially when you hook the 28-300 lens! Its perfect for me to take travel pictures.

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                                                            • No

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                                                            4.0

                                                            Great Value

                                                            By Maddog

                                                            from Midland, GA

                                                            About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                                            Verified Buyer

                                                            Pros

                                                            • Kit A Great Value

                                                            Cons

                                                            • Heavy

                                                            Best Uses

                                                            • Family Photos
                                                            • Indoors/Low Light
                                                            • Landscape/Scenery
                                                            • Travel

                                                            Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                                                            Not being professional astute to easily master the D800 but wanting to step up to FX format, this is an excellent camera. When coupled with the 28-300 mm lens the whole camera is rather heavy. So I turned around and bought tghe 24-86 mm the folowing week (from B&H)

                                                            • Ease of Operation:
                                                            • 7
                                                            • Was this a gift?:
                                                            • No

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                                                            5.0

                                                            Awesome camera

                                                            By Kumar

                                                            from Silver spring md

                                                            About Me Casual Photographer

                                                            Verified Buyer

                                                            Pros

                                                            • Easy To Use
                                                            • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus

                                                            Cons

                                                              Best Uses

                                                              • Family Photos

                                                              Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                                                              Very user friendly and the cost for an FX is never comparable

                                                              • Ease of Operation:
                                                              • 10
                                                              • Was this a gift?:
                                                              • Yes

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                                                              5.0

                                                              Great Professional Camera

                                                              By Michael

                                                              from Jennings, LA

                                                              About Me Pro Photographer

                                                              Verified Buyer

                                                              Pros

                                                              • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                                                              • Fast Shutter Speed
                                                              • Good Image Quality
                                                              • Good Image Stabilization
                                                              • Large Clear LCD

                                                              Cons

                                                                Best Uses

                                                                • Family Photos
                                                                • Indoors/Low Light
                                                                • Landscape/Scenery
                                                                • Sports/Action
                                                                • Weddings/Events

                                                                Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                                                                Great for professional photography. Perfect number of megapixels. Great resolution and ease of use for professionals. Not recommended for beginners or simple enthusiasts.

                                                                • Ease of Operation:
                                                                • 8
                                                                • Was this a gift?:
                                                                • No

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                                                                5.0

                                                                great system

                                                                By ole andy j

                                                                from Chadds Ford, PA

                                                                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                                                Verified Buyer

                                                                Pros

                                                                • Easy To Use
                                                                • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                                                                • Fast Shutter Speed
                                                                • Good Image Quality
                                                                • Good Image Stabilization
                                                                • Quiet

                                                                Cons

                                                                  Best Uses

                                                                  • Landscape/Scenery
                                                                  • Travel
                                                                  • Wildlife photos

                                                                  Comments about Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera with 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Zoom Lens Kit:

                                                                  So far I have been transitioning from the D 300S
                                                                  Impressive
                                                                  Looking forward to winter shots.

                                                                  • Ease of Operation:
                                                                  • 8
                                                                  • Was this a gift?:
                                                                  • No

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