No love for the D600?


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In my case I would go A99 which is supposed to be based around the same Sony sensor as the D600 with some improvements. Then again, two of my four lenses are APS-C only, including my Carl-Zeiss zoom, so I'd have to update those anyway.

My initial thoughts were that the D600 was way overpriced. The more I look into it, the more I see it's a decent value.

I wish it had a little higher FPS... 5.5's pretty low. Also it tops out at 1/4000. I can't count how many times I wish my D90 went to 1/8000!

D800 is even slower FPS but has some extra features and body strength that seem to make it worth the extra $900.

The decision to make a purchase for me is quite easy; I've no free time and I don't shoot anything any more. No need to buy anything :p

My initial thoughts were that the D600 was way overpriced. The more I look into it, the more I see it's a decent value. I wish it had a little higher FPS... 5.5's pretty low. Also it tops out at 1/4000. I can't count how many times I wish my D90 went to 1/8000! D800 is even slower FPS but has some extra features and body strength that seem to make it worth the extra $900. The decision to make a purchase for me is quite easy; I've no free time and I don't shoot anything any more. No need to buy anything :p

Exactly on that same boat... :(

On the shutter deal I think i've only once or twice wished to have 1/8000, but I guess to each is own.

I still think the D800 much better than the D600.

That's a no-brainer... Though buying $3,000 worth of camera equipment when I don't make a living out of it, is pretty hard to justify :p

In my case I would go A99 which is supposed to be based around the same Sony sensor as the D600 with some improvements. Then again, two of my four lenses are APS-C only, including my Carl-Zeiss zoom, so I'd have to update those anyway.

I saw some comments on the a99 on dpreview, that price will be $2800 body only? That's d800 territory :p

That's a no-brainer... Though buying $3,000 worth of camera equipment when I don't make a living out of it, is pretty hard to justify :p

I thought it was 2800$ and the D600 is a bit over 2000$ Sure hard to justify. I do make a bit money on my shots. I am a 5dmIII guy but i keep giving the eye to the D800. Its really nice. LOL. The D600 is the same as the 6D to me. Just does not do it for me.

I thought it was 2800$ and the D600 is a bit over 2000$ Sure hard to justify. I do make a bit money on my shots. I am a 5dmIII guy but i keep giving the eye to the D800. Its really nice. LOL. The D600 is the same as the 6D to me. Just does not do it for me.

HMM no $2999..00 at amazon body only.

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D800-FX-Format-Digital-Camera/dp/B0076AYNXM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348516994&sr=8-1&keywords=d800

Larger, more robust and less plasticky

More (cross type) focus points

More crop modes

Compact Flash support

Viewfinder curtain!

Compatible with existing viewfinder accessories (DK-17M/DK-19 combo is just awesome)

Better exposure metering sensor (91000-pixel vs 2016-pixel)

1/250 flash sync speed (vs 1/200)

AF-ON and metering controls on the back!

Overall layout of the controls

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