Nikon D600 Specifications

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Model Name:	Nikon D600
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:	Nikon D610 D600 vs D610
General
Model Number:	D600
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$2699.95
Street Price:	$1,899.95
Date Available:	2012-09-18
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	47.6 oz (1,350 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	5.6 x 4.4 x 3.2 in. (141 x 113 x 82 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	24.3
Sensor Format:	35mm
Sensor size:	861.6mm² (35.90mm x 24.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.97 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:	94
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	25.1
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	14.2
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	2,980
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	6016 x 4016 (24.2 MP, 3:2), 4512 x 3008 (13.6 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2008 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1968 (5.8 MP, 3:2), 1968 x 1312 (2.6 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.4
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio)
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon F
Lens:	Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 85mm
Focal Length (actual):	24 - 85mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.54x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/4.5 - f/29 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	38 cm to Infinity 15.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	72.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	39-point (9 cross type) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking via Nikon Multi-CAM 4800FX; Contrast-detect AF in Live View & Movie modes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.70x magnification, 20.6mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.70x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.70x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.2
Rear Display Resolution:	921,000 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	ISO 100 - 6400, Lo-1 (ISO 50), Hi-1 (ISO 12,800), Hi-2 (ISO 25,600), Auto (adjustable)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	2016-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene (portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait, night landscape, party/indoor, beach/snow, sunset, dusk/dawn, pet portrait, candlelight, blossom, autumn colors, food, silhouette, high key, low key), HDR, Active D-Lighting
Self Timer:	2/5/10/20 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Front-curtain sync, Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync; built-in flash supports wireless Commander mode
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens aperture dependent
Max Flash Sync:	1/200 (up to 1/250 with reduced flash range)
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	ISO-type Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	Yes
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio)
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes
Headphone Jack:	Yes
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional wired or wireless
Connections (extended):	Type-C Mini HDMI, Accessory Terminal, Stereo Mic Jack, Stereo Headphone Jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.50
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.51
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	36
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.58
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.4
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	28
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	5.4
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	14
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	5.4
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	12
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.26 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):	1.54 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.218 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.054 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.30 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.054 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	OVF: Full AF lag, Auto-area Mode = 0.335s LV: Full AF lag, Sigma 70mm = 1.78s Full AF lag, kit lens = 1.54s Prefocused = 0.218s
Startup Time:	0.3 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	4.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	900 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D14 battery grip
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No
Software
Included Software:	Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	24.3MP full frame (35.9 x 24mm) CMOS sensor, EXPEED 3 processor, 5.5 fps burst mode, 150K shutter, locking mode dial, dual SD card slots, UHS-1 compliant, uncompressed Full HD 8-bit video streaming via HDMI, stereo mic jack, headphone jack.