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p.1 #1 · D600 vs. D3 viewfinder


Hello:

DPReview says the D600 'offers the same viewing experience as the D800 and D4'. I don't have those but how does it compare to the D3 or D2X? Can someone that has both say how they compare?

Thank you,

Alex




Oct 12, 2012 at 09:45 AM
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p.1 #2 · D600 vs. D3 viewfinder


BEing accustomed to the circular eyepiece from the D3/800.
I felt a bit cramped.

Others have said it is excellent and feels no different



Oct 12, 2012 at 10:04 AM
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p.1 #3 · D600 vs. D3 viewfinder


varome wrote:
Hello:

DPReview says the D600 'offers the same viewing experience as the D800 and D4'. I don't have those but how does it compare to the D3 or D2X? Can someone that has both say how they compare?

Thank you,

Alex



This, along with their bizarre practice of using camera-generated jpegs to appraise image quality, is yet another example of why DPR's reviews are largely worthless.
Many have claimed the D800 and D600 finders are fine and perfectly useable. I advise you to check for yourself.
I purchased a D800 and found the finder to be awful compared to my familiar D3's. D600 could be better, but ??.



Oct 12, 2012 at 01:44 PM
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p.1 #4 · D600 vs. D3 viewfinder


Yeah DPR D600 preview was not as good.
My local shop just got one today so I went to check it out. It's not bad but to my eye the D3 seem larger.
Thanks



Oct 12, 2012 at 03:18 PM
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p.1 #5 · D600 vs. D3 viewfinder


I have a D3, D4, and D600. I just did a quick comparison between all three and I can't see any difference.


Oct 13, 2012 at 10:37 AM
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p.1 #6 · D600 vs. D3 viewfinder


It may have the same viewing experience in terms of VF coverage, but I still prefer the rounded eyepieces on the D3 and D4. I use the DK-19 eyecup on my bodies and they're great for sunnier days on the sidelines.

Having said that... I'm considering adding this neat little option so I can continue to use the DK-19. Cool thinking Nikon...



Oct 13, 2012 at 11:11 AM
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p.1 #7 · D600 vs. D3 viewfinder


Have you looked at the Hoodeyes from Hoodman, DJ? I've been using them for years. They make all of the eyepieces feel the same to me. They have models for eyeglass wearers too.

http://www.hoodmanusa.com/products.asp?dept=1061

Kerry



Oct 13, 2012 at 12:01 PM
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p.1 #8 · D600 vs. D3 viewfinder


you can see a side x side comparison of the eyepieces of D600, D700 and D3 in this thread:

https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1157096

The actual viewfinder appears to be the largest of that bunch in the picture. The big circle pad seems like it may give the viewfinder a feeling of being larger when held up to the eye.

brad






Oct 13, 2012 at 12:03 PM
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p.1 #9 · D600 vs. D3 viewfinder


varome wrote:
Hello:

DPReview says the D600 'offers the same viewing experience as the D800 and D4'. I don't have those but how does it compare to the D3 or D2X? Can someone that has both say how they compare?

Thank you,

Alex



neither is good, canon or sony A850 is better. Nuff said, it is sad that even D4 was not upgraded.
Paper wise they should be same between nikon high FX cameras except the small crop on D700.



Oct 13, 2012 at 12:43 PM
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p.1 #10 · D600 vs. D3 viewfinder


Red: thanks for comparing.

All others thank for the comments. I like the Nikon VF but not compared the Sony.



Oct 13, 2012 at 02:05 PM
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p.1 #11 · D600 vs. D3 viewfinder


Kerry Pierce wrote:
Have you looked at the Hoodeyes from Hoodman, DJ? I've been using them for years. They make all of the eyepieces feel the same to me. They have models for eyeglass wearers too.

http://www.hoodmanusa.com/products.asp?dept=1061

Kerry


I have never considered that at all. Thanks Kerry! Will try to check them out.



Oct 14, 2012 at 08:36 AM
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p.1 #12 · D600 vs. D3 viewfinder


It would be great if the DK-17M can be used with D600 via the DK-22.


Oct 14, 2012 at 09:30 AM
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p.1 #13 · D600 vs. D3 viewfinder


ytwong wrote:
It would be great if the DK-17M can be used with D600 via the DK-22.


But it won't. Trust me, I've tried the same for the D7000. The DK-22 is nice, but won't allow a direct fitment of the DK-17M (of which I use on my D700.)

There's a way to do it, but it's not easy, or pretty.



Oct 14, 2012 at 10:13 AM
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p.1 #14 · D600 vs. D3 viewfinder


So what is the point of the DK-22 and can you get a round rubber eye piece?

What I am asking is if you can get a round eyepiece on the D600 (similar to what the D700/D800 have)?



Oct 16, 2012 at 11:31 PM





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