Nikon D600 announced

**kilo delta** · September 13th, 2012, 01:15

http://www.nphotomag.com/2012/09/13/...ll-frame-dslr/

The Nikon D600 – release date scheduled for just a week’s time, on September 18, 2012 – boasts a new 24.3-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor and is Nikon’s smallest and lightest FX-format camera on the market, weighing approximately 760g and measuring 141 x 113 x 82mm.Nikon says the D600’s 14-bit A/D conversion and excellent signal-to-noise ratio enable images with low noise and wide dynamic range even at high ISO sensitivities.
The Nikon D600 offers an ISO range of 100–6400, extendable up to 25,600 (equivalent) and down to 50 (equivalent).
The Nikon D600 – which sits above the Nikon D300s and below the D800 in the lineup of Nikon DSLRs – also comes equipped with the same 116-bit EXPEED 3 image-processing engine found in the Nikon D4, which the company claims delivers smooth gradations with abundant detail and tone all the way up the scale to pure white, even when shooting in JPEG.
Another signature feature of the Nikon D600 is the newly developed Multi-CAM4800 39-point AF system with AF sensitivity inherited from the flagship D4.
“Compatible with lenses up to f/8 combined open aperture and sensitive down to -1 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F), sharp shots are possible even in challenging light conditions,” according to Nikon’s statement. “A variety of AF-modes such as Dynamic-area AF and 3D-tracking maintain focus on even the smallest subjects, however unpredictable their movements may be.
Implementing Nikon’s Multi-CAM4800 AF system —with individually selectable or configurable 9-, 21- and 39-point coverage settings — the Nikon D600’s autofocus sensor module and algorithms have been re-engineered to improve low-light acquisition sensitivity capabilities to be compatible with a combined aperture up to f/8 with detection down to -1 EV (ISO, 20°C/68°F).
Simplified selection of AF modes such as AF-A, AF-S and AF-C is now possible without taking your eye away from the viewfinder.

May be tempted to upgrade from my current D300 for this.

***Ferry_vO*** · September 13th, 2012, 02:20

Nice specs, but that body just looks too tiny for my big hands, especially with a big lens fitted.

**kilo delta** · September 13th, 2012, 02:26

Originally Posted by Ferry_vO

Nice specs, but that body just looks too tiny for my big hands, especially with a big lens fitted.

Easily sorted by fitting a battery grip. I've one on both of my current Nikon camera bodies.

***Ferry_vO*** · September 13th, 2012, 03:04

It's not just the heigth of the grip; on my old 400D I would only hold it with my thumb and the tip of my fingers. On my 7D the entire grip is supported by my whole hand which makes it easier to carry around, even with the heavy 100-400 on it.